Friday, May 17, 2019

2019 Porsche 911 Speedster Starts At $275,750


The 2019 Porsche 911 Speedster, weighing 3,230 pounds, is powered by a 502 horsepower 4.0-liter flat-six engine with a GT Sport six-speed manual transmission that can sprint from zero to 60 mph in 3.8 seconds to a top track speed of 192 mph, with production limited to 1,948 worldwide. The 2019 911 Speedster, expected to reach U.S. dealers in late 2019, is available to order for an MSRP of $275,750 (including $1,250 delivery, processing and handling fee). The optional Heritage Design Package designed by Porsche Exclusive Manufaktur, which offers many styling cues and design elements inspired by classic Speedster models from the 1950’s, can be ordered for an additional $24,510.

2020 BMW M5 Edition 35 Years Coming This Fall For $128,995


The 2020 BMW M5 Edition 35 Years, limited to 350 units globally with 35 units for the U.S., is powered by an M TwinPower Turbocharged 617 horsepower 4.4L V8 engine mated to an eight-speed M Steptronic transmission and M xDrive for 0 to 60 mph acceleration of 3.1 seconds, reaching 124 mph in 10.8 seconds. An M-specific version of the Variable Damper Control system has Comfort, Sport and Sport Plus modes selectable at the press of a button activating different damper settings. The 2020 M5 Edition 35 years also receives the newest Live Cockpit Professional with the BMW iDrive 7 operating system with a high-resolution digital 12.3” instrument cluster display behind the steering wheel and a 10.25” center display diagonally across. The U.S. spec cars will be produced in September and October of this year and feature exclusive BMW Individual exterior and interior appointments with an MSRP of $128,995 (including Destination and Gas Guzzler tax).

2020 Porsche Cayenne S Coupe Starts At $89,850 This Fall


The 2020 Porsche Cayenne S Coupe, now available to order, is powered by a 434 horsepower 2.9-liter twin-turbocharged V6 engine mated to an eight-speed Tiptronic S transmission and Porsche Traction Management all-wheel drive for a 0-60 mph time of 4.7 seconds with the standard Sport Chrono Package or 4.6 seconds with any of the optional Lightweight Sport Packages to a top track speed is 164 mph. The Cayenne S Coupe compared to the standard Cayenne S, has rear seats that are 1.18 inches lower and in addition to the Sport Chrono Package, it includes 20-inch alloy wheels, eight-way Sport Seats, a panoramic fixed glass roof and a 2+2 seating layout, with a choice of a rear bench seat with three seatbelts at no additional cost. The new 2020 Cayenne S Coupe will arrive in the U.S. this Fall starting at $89,850 (including $1,250 for delivery, processing and handling).

2020 Hyundai Elantra Starts At $19,870 Soon


The 2020 Hyundai Elantra, with a new Intelligent Variable Transmission, improved fuel economy and standard Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist will start at starting at $19,870 (including $920 freight charge) for the Elantra SE when it arrives in dealer showrooms this Spring. The Elantra SE, SEL, Value Edition and Limited are powered by a 147 horsepower 2.0L MPI Atkinson Cycle engine, the Eco model by a 128 horsepower 1.4L Turbo-GDI engine achieving an EPA estimated 36 mpg combined fuel economy rating with its 7-speed dual clutch transmission and the Elantra Sport trim features a 201 horsepower 1.6L Turbo-GDI engine mated to a 7-speed dual clutch transmission. Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist uses the car’s front-facing camera to help detect an imminent collision and avoid impact or minimize damage by braking. Lane Keeping Assist helps prevent accidental lane departure by sensing road markings, automatically steering the car if necessary. Driver Attention Warning system monitors a spectrum of driver-related characteristics to help detect driver fatigue.

Tuesday, May 7, 2019

2020 Acura RDX Starts At $38,595 Now


The 2020 Acura RDX, powered by a 272-horsepower turbocharged i-VTEC® engine with available Acura Super-Handling All Wheel Drive™ ), is on sale now for $38,595 (including $995 destination and handling). The 2020 Acura RDX has AcuraWatch™ safety and driver-assistive technology, an ultra-wide panoramic moonroof, next-generation Acura JewelEye™ LED headlights, and next-generation Acura sport seats. The 2020 RDX also includes a True Touchpad Interface™. Also available is the ELS Studio 3D™ premium audio, a 16-channel, 710-watt system, featuring four ultra-slim Highline™ ceiling-mounted speakers.