Monday, November 28, 2016
2017 Cadillac CT6 Plug-In Hybrid Coming In The Spring For $76,090
2017 Cadillac CT6 Plug-In Hybrid, with a total driving range of more than 400 miles, has an all-electric range at an estimated 30 miles and fuel economy estimated at 65 MPGe. The two-motor EVT system combines with the 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder gas engine to produce an estimated total system power of 335 horsepower for an estimated zero to 60 mph time of an estimated 5.2 seconds. The CT6 Plug-In Hybrid launches in North America in the spring of 2017, starting in the U.S. at $76,090 (including a $995 destination freight charge) and before any applicable electric vehicle tax incentives.
Jaguar I-PACE Concept Coming In 2018
Jaguar I-PACE Concept, an all-wheel-drive, all-electric performance SUV, powered by a 90kWh battery with an estimated range of 220 miles and zero to 60 acceleration in around 4 seconds. The I-PACE has electric motors on the front and rear axles and a combined output of 400 horsepower and 516-lb ft. of torque, the same torque rating as the F-TYPE SVR. The Jaguar I-PACE will become a production model in 2018.
2017 Jeep® Compass Coming In 2017 First Quarter
The all-new 2017 Jeep® Compass offers a 180 horsepower 2.4-liter Tigershark four-cylinder engine mated to either a nine-speed automatic transmission for 4x4 models or a six-speed manual transmission (4x2 and 4x4 models) or a six-speed automatic transmission for 4x2 models. The 2017 Jeep Compass is available in four different trim configurations: Sport, Latitude, Limited and Trailhawk. Available features include Forward Collision Warning-Plus, LaneSense Departure Warning-Plus, Blind-spot Monitoring and Rear Cross Path detection, ParkView rear backup camera, electronic stability control with electronic roll mitigation and seven standard air bags.
Wednesday, November 23, 2016
Monday, November 21, 2016
Mitsubishi eX Concept
The Mitsubishi eX Concept is a 100 percent electric-powered compact SUV with a cruising range of 248.5 miles from a Twin Motor 4WD drivetrain that delivers a total output of 188 horsepower. The Ultrasonic miss-acceleration Mitigation System plus Brake Control uses radar to detect obstructions either in front or behind the vehicle and regulates motor power when the driver presses their foot on the accelerator by mistake to prevent the vehicle from going forward.
2018 Toyota C-HR Coming Next Spring
The all-new 2018 Toyota C-HR, with an appeal to buyers of the outgoing Scion brand, is powered by a 144 horsepower 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine with a Sport and a manual shift mode It goes on sale next spring with XLE and XLE Premium grades. The XLE Premium grade adds Smart Key and Push Button Start, Blind Spot Monitor and Rear Cross Traffic Alert and Front Seat Heaters.
Subaru VIZIV-7 SUV Concept Becoming Reality In Early 2018
The Subaru VIZIV-7 SUV Concept, with full three-row capability will be introduced to the North American market in early 2018.
Sunday, November 20, 2016
2017 Volvo V90 Cross Country Wagon
The 2017 Volvo V90 Cross Country wagon, completing Volvo’s 90 Series line-up, is powered by a 362 horsepower version of Volvo’s Drive-E powertrain mated to an eight-speed Geartronic automatic transmission. Production of the car is set to start this Fall in Sweden.
2017 Volkswagen e-Golf
The 2017 Volkswagen e-Golf, using a new lithium-ion battery and 134 horsepower motor, has an increased range of about 50 percent of up to 124 miles on a single charge. The 7.2 kW on-board charger, standard on both SE and SEL Premium trims, enables the battery to be fully charged in less than six hours at a traditional charging station. The e-Golf vehicle is only available at participating dealers in select states.
2017 Honda Civic Si Coming Next Year
The 2017 Honda Civic Si Coupe and Si Sedan will be powered by a 1.5-liter, directed-injected and turbocharged DOHC in-line 4-cylinder engine with dual variable cam timing mated to a short-shifting 6-speed manual transmission and will launch next year as the latest additions to the 10th-generation Honda Civic lineup, joining the Civic Sedan, Civic Coupe and just-launched Civic Hatchback.
2018 Audi Q5 Coming This Spring
The all-new 2018 Audi Q5, with all-new front fascia, more rear legroom and shoulder room, as well as increased cargo capacity, is powered by a 252 horsepower 2.0-liter TFSI® four-cylinder engine mated to an all-new seven-speed S tronic® dual-clutch transmission, accelerating from 0-60 mph in 5.9 seconds. Split folding 40/20/40 rear seatbacks recline and slide back and forward. The all-new Audi Q5 goes on sale in the Spring of 2017.
Thursday, November 17, 2016
All-New 2017 MINI Countryman Goes On Sale In March
The all-new 2017 MINI Countryman, coming in Cooper, Cooper S and the all new plug-in hybrid Cooper S E ALL4, is the biggest MINI ever and includes a model powered by both a three-cylinder MINI TwinPower Turbo Technology gasoline engine and an electric hybrid synchronous motor. With an option to plug in, the MINI Cooper S E Countryman ALL4 has a 3-cylinder gasoline engine that works in tandem with a powerful electric motor to produce a combined peak output of 221 horsepower, with the e-rear axle enabling all-season ALL4 traction. The new MINI Countryman will go on sale in March 2017 at MINI dealers across the U.S. with the MINI Cooper S E Countryman ALL4 plug-in hybrid following in June 2017.
Mercedes-Maybach S650 Cabriolet - Only 75 For U.S.
The Mercedes-Maybach S650 Cabriolet, based on the open-top S-Class, with seating for four and powered by a 621 horsepower 6.0L V12 biturbo engine mated to a 7G-TRONIC seven-speed automatic transmission, is limited to 300 worldwide and 75 cars for U.S. buyers. Mercedes tells me to expect a price of around $300,000.
2018 Alfa Romeo Stelvio
The all-new 2018 Alfa Romeo Stelvio and Stelvio Ti models are powered by a 280 horsepower all-aluminum 2.0-liter direct-injection 16-valve turbocharged and inter-cooled engine mated to an eight-speed automatic transmission, while the Stelvio Quadrifoglio has a 505 horsepower all-aluminum direct-injection 2.9-liter 24-valve bi-turbo inter-cooled V-6 engine with a standard Q4 all-wheel-drive system that has a Cylinder Efficient Management deactivation system, which enables the engine to run on three of its six cylinders. The Stelvio is built on the Alfa Romeo Giulia sedan platform and can be customized with up to 13 exterior colors, seven wheel choices, ranging from 18 inches to 21 inches and an almost endless selection of interior color and trim choices.
All-New 2017 Mazda CX-5 Coming This Spring
The all-new 2017 Mazda CX-5, with a lower center of gravity and 10mm wider front and rear tread, offers a SKYACTIV-D 2.2 clean diesel engine, and a SKYACTIV-G 2.0 or SKYACTIV-G 2.5 direct-injection gasoline engines paired with either a six-speed SKYACTIV-DRIVE automatic or six-speed SKYACTIV-MT manual transmission. Also available is Mazda’s predictive i-ACTIV AWD system. The new CX-5 has G-Vectoring Control which by adjusting engine torque in response to steering wheel action, delivers unified control over lateral and longitudinal acceleration (G) forces and optimizes the vertical load on each wheel. The new CX-5 with gas engines will hit showrooms in the Spring while the diesel will follow later in the year.
Tuesday, November 15, 2016
2018 Ford EcoSport Arrives In Early 2018
The all-new 2018 Ford EcoSport, equipped with either a 1.0-liter three-cylinder turbocharged EcoBoost® engine or a 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine with Ford’s Intelligent 4WD as standard, will be available in S, SE, SES and Titanium trims. Both engines are mated to six-speed automatic transmissions. The all-new Ford EcoSport starts arriving in dealerships in early 2018.
Monday, November 14, 2016
2018 Audi A5 and S5 Coupe
The all-new 2018 Audi A5 and S5 Coupe offers a 252 horsepower 2.0-liter TFSI® four-cylinder engine mated to either a six-speed manual transmission or a seven-speed S tronic® dual-clutch transmission on the A5 and a newly designed 354 horsepower turbocharged 3.0-liter TFSI® V6 engine on the S5 with an eight-speed Tiptronic® automatic transmission. Every Audi A5 is standard-equipped with quattro® all-wheel drive. New for 2018, available Audi virtual cockpit and MMI® touch and driver assistance systems including standard Audi pre sense® city and available adaptive cruise control with stop & go and traffic jam assist.
2017 Chevrolet Spark ACTIV Coming In The First Quarter
The 2017 Chevrolet Spark ACTIV, with an Ecotec 1.4L engine, is a sportier version of the Spark featuring trail-inspired accents and upscale features and goes on sale in the first quarter of 2017 for $16,945 with manual transmission and $18,045 with continuously variable transmission. Fuel economy is GM estimated at 29 city and 37 highway with the manual transmission and 30 city/37 highway with the CVT.
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