Thursday, July 22, 2021

Lotus Emira Coming Next Spring

The Lotus Emira is an all-new mid-engine premium sports car powered by a 3.5-liter V6 engine at launch while from Summer 2022, the Emira will be powered by an AMG turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder ‘i4’ mated to a choice of a manual, automatic or Dual Clutch Transmission. The Emira is built on the recently announced new Lotus Sports Car Architecture using the same bonded extruded aluminum chassis technology which debuted on the Elise. Access to the car’s infotainment system is via a 10.25-inch centrally mounted touch-screen, with an additional 12.3-inch TFT driver’s display behind the steering wheel. Deliveries will start next Spring.


Volvo Concept Recharge

The Volvo Concept Recharge is a preview to the next generation of all-electric Volvos with designers repositioning the seats, optimizing the roof profile and lowering the hood but retaining the high eye point of the existing XC40, XC60 and XC90 models. By removing the engine and replacing it with a full battery pack under the flat floor, the wheelbase has been extended. 

Porsche Cayenne Turbo GT Starts At $182,250 In Early 2022

The new Porsche Cayenne Turbo GT, only available in the Coupe body style, is powered by a 631 horsepower 4.0-liter twin-turbo V8 engine mated to a modified eight-speed Tiptronic S automatic transmission to offer quicker shift times. The Cayenne Turbo GT is available to order now and expected to reach U.S. dealers in early 2022 for $182,150 (including a $1,350 delivery, processing and handling fee).

Friday, June 25, 2021

2022 Honda Civic Hatchback

The 2022 Honda Civic Hatchback EX-L and Sport Touring trims are powered by a 180 horsepower turbocharged 1.5-liter 4-cylinder engine with a new 6-speed manual transmission available in Sport and Sport Touring grades. Compared to the 10th-generation Civic Hatchback, its windshield pillars also have been moved rearward by nearly 2 inches (1.96 inches), its wheelbase is 1.4-inches longer and its rear track is 0.5-inch wider. Civic Hatchback includes all of the technological updates made to the 2022 Civic Sedan, including a new standard single-camera Honda Sensing® suite of safety and driver-assistive technologies. Key options include a 9” color touchscreen, Bose premium sound system and a 10.2-inch all-digital instrument display. In addition to the standard Normal and Eco driving modes, 2.0L Sport and 1.5L Sport Touring trims of the 2022 Civic Hatchback with the CVT now feature a user-selectable Sport mode.

2022 INFINITI QX60 Coming This Fall

The all-new, next generation 2022 INFINITI QX60 SUV is powered by a V-6 engine mated to an all-new 9-speed automatic transmission with available Intelligent All-Wheel Drive. The 2022 INFINITI QX60 goes on sale in North America this Fall.

Mustang Mach-E GT Has EPA-estimated Range of 270 miles

The Mustang Mach-E GT will now take you an EPA-estimated range of 270 miles and Mustang Mach-E GT Performance Edition an EPA-estimated range of 260 miles after completing the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency certification and range labeling processes. Buyers may qualify for as much as $7,500 in federal tax incentives for purchasing an all-electric Ford vehicle.

2021 Acura TLX Type S Starts at $53,325

The 2021 Acura TLX Type S is powered by a 355 horsepower turbocharged 3.0-liter DOHC V6 engine featuring a sport-tuned, quicker shifting 10-speed automatic transmission, which has been strengthened to handle the increased horsepower and torque of the new engine. Additionally, the standard torque vectoring Super Handling All-Wheel Drive™ (SH-AWD®) has been optimized. The 2021 TLX Type S starts at $53,325 (including $1,025 destination) and $54,125 with available High Performance Wheel and Tire Package. The new Type S engine also will power the upcoming 2022 MDX Type S.

2022 Kia Soul Starts at $20,365

The 2022 Kia Soul model, powered by either a 147 horsepower 2.0-liter I4 or 201 horsepower 1.6-liter turbocharged I4 engine, gets updates to the S, X-Line and GT-Line that include a standard 10.25-inch display screen with navigation, dual automatic climate control, push-button start with engine immobilizer, wireless smartphone charger and dual USB chargers. The LX with manual transmission variant is discontinued. The new LX Technology Package adds Blind Spot Collision Warning, Rear Cross-Traffic Collision Avoidance Assist, Lane Change Assist, Forward Collision Avoidance Assist, Lane Keeping Assist and Driver Attention Warning. The LX, the standard screen on the head unit is now eight inches (up one inch from last year’s model). The Soul LX 2.0L starts at  $20,365 (including $1,175 destination).


Monday, June 21, 2021

2022 Toyota Tundra

 

2022 Toyota Tundra

Wednesday, June 16, 2021

2022 Kia Telluride Starts At $34,015


The 2022 Kia Telluride, with year-on-year sales up 68 percent and powered by a 291 horsepower 3.8L V6 engine, starts at $34,015 (including $1,225 destination) and adds the new Kia badging, slightly redesigned radiator grille and a larger 10.25-inch navigation display, fully automatic temperature control and highway driving assist to the LX and S trims, as well as Navigation Based Smart Cruise Control-Curve to all trims.

2022 Honda Civic Starts At $22,695 Now

The completely redesigned 11th-generation 2022 Honda Civic Sedan is powered by a standard 158 horsepower 2.0-liter 4-cylinder engine with a continuously variable automatic transmission on the Civic LX with a starting MSRP of $22,695 (including $995 destination charge). Civic EX, powered by a 180 horsepower 1.5-liter turbocharged 4-cylinder engine and a CVT, starts at $25,695. Variants will include Hatchback, and high-performance Si and Type-R models.


2022 Subaru Ascent Starts At $33,420 This Summer

The 2022 Subaru Ascent, with 3-row interior and available in Base, Premium, new Onyx Edition, Limited, and Touring trim levels, has a 260 horsepower 2.4-liter turbocharged BOXER engine paired with a high-torque Lineartronic® CVT (continuously variable transmission) featuring an 8-speed manual mode function and steering wheel paddle shifters allowing up to 5,000-lb.towing capacity with standard Trailer Stability Assist. The 2022 Ascent arrives in Subaru retailers this Summer with a starting price of $33,420 (including $1,125 delivery charge).


2022 Lexus NX All-New In The 3rd Quarter

The all-new 2022 Lexus NX 250 provides a 203 horsepower 2.5-liter 4-cylinder gas engine with start/stop functionality mated to an eight-speed transmission, available in both FWD and AWD options. The NX 350 has a an estimated 275 horsepower 2.4 turbo gas engine with a new 8-speed transmission. The NX 450h+, with EV output equivalent to a 2.0-liter engine and a full-time AWD system, has a manufacturer-estimated 36-mile range on electric power only, from a newly developed, high-capacity lithium ion battery. The F SPORT Handing model, available with both the turbo and PHEV powertrains, has Active Variable Suspension and front and rear performance dampers. There's a 7-inch Multi Instrument Display and optional 10-inch Head Up Display while in the center stack, a 9.8-inch touchscreen is standard with an optional 14-inch touch screen. The all-new 2022 NX will start production in the third quarter of 2021 with pricing to be announced closer to the on-sale date.


Sunday, June 13, 2021

2022 Audi A3 Starts At $34,945

The all-new 2022 Audi A3 comes standard with a 201 horsepower 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder TFSI® engine mated to a seven-speed dual-clutch S tronic® transmission starts at $34,945 (including $1,045 destination charge) while the Audi S3, 0.8 inches wider and 1.6 inches longer than its predecessor, is powered by a 306 horsepower 2.0-liter four-cylinder TFSI® engine and starts at $45,945.  

2022 Jaguar I-PACE Starts At $71,050

The 2022 Jaguar I-PACE all-electric SUV, with a new 3D surround camera and ClearSight rear-view digital mirror and new infotainment system, is powered by an electric motor at each axle, producing 394 horsepower and 512 lb-ft of torque and an 11kW on-board charger as standard. Connecting to a 100-kW DC charger can replenish up to 63 miles of range in 15 minutes. For the 2022 model year, I-PACE is available exclusively in top HSE trim, with a starting price of $71,050 (including $1,150 destination).

2022 Nissan Pathfinder Starts At $34.560 Later This Month

The all-new 2022 Nissan Pathfinder, with an all-new Intelligent 4WD with 7-position Drive and Terrain Mode Selector, seating for up to eight, available captain’s chairs along with connected technology with all-new available 10.8-inch Head-up Display, 12.3-inch digital dashboard, ProPILOT Assist with Navi-link and available 6,000-pound maximum towing capacity starts at $34,560 (including $1,150 destination and handling) later this month.

BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe Starts At $45,795 In August

The new 2nd generation BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe, 5.9-inches longer, 1-inch wider and 2.1-inches taller than its predecessor, is powered by a 255 horsepower TwinPower Turbo 2.0-liter 4-cylinder engine in the 430i Gran Coupe that starts at $45,795 (including $995 destination) and a 382 horsepower 3.0-liter 6-cylinder engine in the M440i xDrive Gran Coupe that starts at $58,995 for the M440i xDrive Gran Coupe. Both linked with the 8-speed Sport Steptronic transmission with steering-wheel mounted shift paddles and Launch Control. Market launch planned for August.


2022 BMW X3 M Starts At $70,895 In September

The updated 2022 BMW X3 M and X4 M powered by a 473 horsepower inline 6-cylinder turbocharged engine and 457 lb-ft of torque mated to an 8-speed M Steptronic transmission with Drivelogic while the new Competition offers 503 horsepower. The X3 M starts at $70,895 (including $995) and the X4 at $74,395. Market launch is set for September.

2022 BMW X3 and X4 Starting At $44,695 This Fall

The updated 2022 BMW X3 Sports Activity Vehicle and 2022 BMW X4 Sports Activity Coupe are powered by a 248 horsepower 2.0-Liter 4-cylinder and 382 horsepower 3.0-Liter inline 6-cylinder engines mated to an 8-speed Sport Steptronic transmission with steering-wheel mounted paddle shifters. The X3 sDrive30i starts at $44,695 (including $995 destination). $46,695 for the X3 xDrive30i and $58,795 for the X3 M40i. The X4 xDrive30i is $52,795 and $63,395 for the X4 M40i. The 2022 X3 and X4 production begins in Plant Spartanburg in August.

2021 Jeep® Grand Cherokee L Starts At $38,690 In The 2nd Quarter

The all-new 2021 Jeep® Grand Cherokee L  three-row SUV, which includes Laredo, Limited, Overland and Summit models, is powered by the standard 293 horsepower all-aluminum 3.6-liter Pentastar V-6 engine or a 357 horsepower 5.7-liter V-8 which is optional for Overland and Summit (4x4 models only) and a towing capacity of up to 7,200 pounds. Both engines are paired with an eight-speed automatic transmission and start at $38,690 (including $1,695 destination). Grand Cherokee L Altitude starts at $41,890, Limited $45,690, Overland $54,690, Summit $58,690, Summit Reserve $63,690. The 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee L is scheduled to start arriving in Jeep dealerships in the second quarter of 2021.