The 2023 Lexus LC 500 Convertible is powered by a 471 horsepower 5.0-liter V8 engine paired with a Direct-Shift 10-speed automatic transmission. The Convertible posts a 0-60 mph time of 4.6 seconds and its maximum track speed is electronically limited to 168 mph. The roof can be opened or closed at speeds up to 31 mph taking approximately 15 seconds to open and approximately 16 seconds to close. The 2023 LC Convertible comes standard with Lexus Safety System that includes Pre-Collision System with Pedestrian Detection, Lane Departure Alert with Lane Keep Assist, All-Speed Dynamic Radar Cruise Control and Intelligent High Beams. Also like the LC 500 coupe, Blind Spot Monitor with Rear Cross-Traffic Alert come standard. The 2023 LC 500 Convertible will have an MSRP of $101,500 (including $1,150 delivery, processing, and handling fee) and is expected to arrive in dealerships in late 2022.
The LC 500h powered by an Multistage Hybrid System including an Atkinson-cycle 3.5-liter V6 gasoline engine and adds a unique four-speed automatic transmission for a combined system output of 354 horsepower. The LC 500h uses a compact, lightweight lithium-ion battery. The battery pack fits neatly between the rear seats and the luggage compartment and has a high-power density, with its 84 cells producing 310.8 volts. The LC 500h will start at $100,600 when it arrives in dealerships in November along with the 2023 LC 500, like the convertible, powered by a 471 horsepower 5.0-liter V8 engine paired with a Direct-Shift 10-speed automatic transmission and will start at $94,600.
The 2023 Toyota Highlander gas models are now equipped with a new 265-horsepower, 2.4-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine replacing the 3.5-liter V6 engine and with an EPA-estimate of up to 25 combined MPG. Arriving at dealerships nationwide this month, the 2023 Highlander with the new turbo engine will have a starting MSRP of $37,755 and the 2023 Highlander Hybrid will have a starting MSRP of $41,555. (including $1,335 delivery, processing, and handling fee).
The all-new Honda Prologue battery-electric SUV, positioned above CR-V and alongside Passport, will come to market in North America in 2024.
The Hyundai IONIQ 6 electrified streamliner will deliver 380 miles of all-electric range per charge, according to the Worldwide Harmonized Light Vehicle Test Procedure. It goes on sale later this year in select markets in Europe and next year in North America.
The new Audi R8 Coupe V10 GT RWD, powered by a 602 horsepower 5.2 liter, naturally aspirated V10 engine mated to a new 7-speed dual-clutch transmission for faster shifts and the new Torque Rear driving mode allows drivers to choose their own level of ESC support. The new R8 GT is based on the second edition 562 horsepower R8 V10 performance RWD. The R8 GT is limited to 333 units worldwide and will be available at dealerships starting in 2023.
The Orange Country Auto Show is open at the Anaheim Convention Center this weekend and though all manufacturers are not represented, there are ride and drive experiences in Jeeps and and electric vehicles.
Displays staged by Chevrolet, Ford, GMC, Honda, Hyundai, Jeep, Kia, Lexus, Nissan, Ram, Toyota, Volkswagen plus electric vehicles from Audi, BMW, Genesis, Mini and Porsche. There are electrified rides provided by Chevrolet, Ford, Kia, Nissan, Volkswagen. Dealerships put exotic vehicles on exhibit, like McLaren.
If you're shopping for a compact SUV, there's plenty of choice to check out: Honda CR-V, Kia Sportage, Ford Escape, Lexus NX, Toyota RAV4, Hyundai Tucson, VW Taos, Chevrolet Trailblazer, Jeep Renagade to name a few. There are trucks, large SUVs and sports cars.
The 2023 Subaru Forester, offered in Base, Premium, Sport, Wilderness, Limited, and Touring trim levels, is powered by a 182 horsepower 2.5-liter SUBARU BOXER® engine teamed with a Lineartronic® CVT and Subaru Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive with up to 1,500-lb. towing capacity (3,000-lb. for Wilderness) and features standard Trailer Stability Assist. EyeSight Driver Assist Technology is standard. Automatic Emergency Steering is included on models equipped with Blind-Spot Detection with Lane Keep Assist and Rear Cross-Traffic Alert and works with EyeSight and Blind-Spot Detection to assist with steering control to help avoid a collision at speeds less than 50 mph. Forester starts at $27,620 (including $1,225 destination & delivery) when it arrives at Subaru retailers in December.
The 2023 Jeep® Renegade, powered by a 177 horsepower 1.3-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine mated to a nine-speed automatic transmission, has Latitude (Altitude Package and RED Edition available), Limited (High Altitude Package available) and Trailhawk 4x4 grade levels and up to 2,000-lb. towing capacity (when properly equipped with the Trailer Tow Package on Trailhawk model).
The sixth-generation entry-level 2023 Kia Rio, powered by a 120 horsepower 1.6L 4-cylinder MPI engine offering up to 41 MPG on the highway, starts at $17,505 (including $1,055 destination) for the LX 4-Door Sedan.
The Lamborghini Urus S, successor to the original Urus and powered by a 657 horsepower 4.0 liter twin-turbo V8 engine with six drive modes, joins the Urus Performante in the new two-model line-up for the Lamborghini Super SUV and starts at 195,538 Euro or nearly $192,000 US dollars.
The 2023 BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive30i open-top two-seater with 255 horsepower now includes an M leather steering wheel, M Sport seats, M pedals, an M driver’s footrest, and a dashboard upholstered in SensaTec and starts at $53,795 (including $995 destination). The M40i with 382 horsepower starts at $66,295.
The all-new second generation 2023 Kia Niro Hybrid has larger dimensions and more standard technology and is powered by a 1.6-liter four-cylinder engine coupled with a 32kW electric motor for a combined 139 horsepower and 195 lb.-ft of torque sending power to the front wheels via a six-speed dual clutch transmission. Features include Forward Collision Avoidance Assist, Blind Spot Collision Warning with Parallel Exit, and Rear Cross Traffic Collision Avoidance-Assist. The 2023 Niro Hybrid is arriving in dealers now and will be available in all 50 states starting at $27,785 (including $1,295 destination) for the LX.
The 2023 Nissan Ariya, with a 100% electric all-wheel drive system, comes in six grades levels and is equipped with either a standard range 63 kWh battery or 87 kWh long range battery of usable capacity (63 kWh exclusive to Ariya Engage), with up to 304 miles of range and output ratings ranging from 214 to 389 horsepower. Ariya goes on sale late fall (FWD models only) and offers a choice between front-wheel drive and e-4ORCE all-wheel drive with a long range and standard range battery option. The 2023 Nissan Ariya starts at $44,485 (including $1,295 destination and handling). Customers who participated in the Ariya reservation program will still be able to purchase their Ariya at the special reservation MSRP. Ariya e-4ORCE models will be available in Spring 2023.
The 2023 INFINITI QX50, powered by a 268 horsepower 2.0-liter engine paired with an XTRONIC transmission, adds an available SPORT grade slotted in the middle of the PURE, LUXE, SENSORY, AUTOGRAPH trim levels. Fuel economy is 23 mpg city and 29 mpg highway with front-wheel drive or 22 mpg city and 28 mpg highway with all-wheel drive. Standard equipment on all grades are: heated outside mirrors, remote engine start, a frameless auto-dimming rearview mirror, Rear Door Alert and a wireless phone charging pad. On the QX50 AUTOGRAPH, additional powertrain enhancements give the QX50 the ability to tow up to 3,000 pounds, when properly equipped. The 2023 QX50 arrives in showrooms this month starting at $41,495 (including $1,195 destination and handling charge) for the PURE trim.
The next generation seven-passenger 2023 Mitsubishi Outlander plug-in hybrid SUV (PHEV), rated to offer 38 miles of all-electric range from a 350-volt, 20kWh lithium-ion battery pack, is fitted with a new generation of Mitsubishi Motors' twin-motor Super All-Wheel Control system, utilizing the 2.4-liter MIVEC four-cylinder Atkinson Cycle gasoline engine and front motor to drive the front wheels, and a stand-alone rear-mounted motor to drive the rear axle. Both electric motors are more powerful than previous, with the front at 114-horsepower and rear at 134-horsepower, bringing combined system power to 248-horsepower and 332 lb/ft of torque. The 2023 Outlander PHEV is coming to the U.S., and will be on-sale in select markets starting in November, followed later by availability across the whole country. The vehicle delivers a 64 MPGe (miles-per-gallon equivalent) rating and will offer up to 420 miles of combined electric-gasoline range on a single charge and single tank of fuel. The 2023 Outlander PHEV will start from $41,190 (including $1,345 destination/handling charge) when it goes on-sale in select U.S. markets starting in November, followed later by availability across the whole country.
The new 2023 Nissan Altima, powered by a 188 horsepower 2.5-liter 4-cylinder engine that delivers fuel economy ratings of 28 mpg city, 39 mpg highway and 32 mpg combined for the front-wheel-drive S and SV grades, and 27 mpg city, 37 mpg highway and 31 mpg combined for front-wheel-drive SR and SL models. Intelligent All-Wheel Drive is available on 2023 Altima SV, SR and SL grades equipped with the 2.5-liter 4-cylinder engine. In addition, Altima SR (FWD only) features an available 248 horsepower 2.0-liter Variable Compression Turbo engine delivering fuel economy ratings of 25 mpg city, 34 mpg highway and 29 mpg combined. The 2023 model year adds a new 12.3-inch HD color display with multi-touch control, Nissan Door-to-Door Navigation system, Android Auto™, wireless Apple CarPlay®, wireless phone charging pad and WiFi hotspot, all standard on Altima SL and SR VC-Turbo grades and available on SV. The new 2023 Nissan Altima is on sale now starting at $26,385 (including $1,095 destination and handling).
The 2023 Nissan Z, offered in Sport and Performance grades, is powered by a 400 horsepower 3.0-liter V6 twin turbo engine with a choice of a 6-speed manual or new 9-speed automatic transmission. Standard driver assistance and safety technologies include Automatic Emergency Braking with Pedestrian Detection, Blind Spot Warning, Lane Departure Warning, Rear Cross Traffic Alert, High Beam Assist and Intelligent Forward Collision Warning.
The 12.3-inch TFT meter display has "Normal" mode, "Enhanced" mode pushes the tachometer and speedometer to the edges of the display and "Sport" mode prioritizes the tachometer in the center with shift-up light at the top for shift information in the driver's field of view. The all-new, seventh-generation 2023 Z, went on sale this Summer starting at $41,015 (including $1,025 destination and handling) and can be seen this weekend at the OC Auto Show at the Anaheim Convention Center (next to Disneyland).
This fourth-generation Highlander has a Hybrid System powered by a 2.5-liter DOHC four-cylinder engine with two electric motors producing 243 total system horsepower. The Highlander Hybrid’s AWD system utilizes a separate rear-mounted electric motor to power the rear wheels when needed. The 2022 Highlander Hybrid Bronze Edition AWD starts at $46,815 (including $1,335 delivery, processing and handling).
The new 2024 Mercedes-AMG C 63 S E PERFORMANCE, measuring an extra 3.3 inches, has total power of 671 horsepower from the 469 horsepower AMG 2.0-liter four-cylinder turbocharged engine combined with a two-speed electric motor and 400-volt high-performance battery that offers a capacity of 6.1 kWh, a continuous output of 94 horsepower and a peak output of 201 horsepower for ten seconds, transmitted via the AMG SPEEDSHIFT® MCT 9G transmission (Multi-Clutch Transmission). The eight AMG DYNAMIC SELECT drive programs are: "Electric," "Comfort," "Battery Hold," "Sport," "Sport+," "RACE," "Slippery" and "Individual".
