Sunday, June 30, 2024

2025 Volkswagen Jetta Starts At $23,220 By End of 3rd Quarter

The 2025 Volkswagen Jetta, powered by a 158 horsepower 1.5-liter turbocharged inline four-cylinder engine mated to an eight-speed automatic transmission, will have a revised front fascia, new upper and lower grille designs, LED headlights, more wheel offerings, new dash design and a floating touchscreen infotainment system with an 8-inch display, with a starting price of $23,220 (including $1,225 destination charge. The Jetta GLI is powered by a 228 horsepower 2.0-liter engine which can be paired with either a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission or a six-speed manual transmission. The IQ.DRIVE system is standard on all 2025 Jetta and Jetta GLI models utilizing front and rear radar, a front camera and several ultrasound sensors enabling Travel Assist, Forward Collision Warning and Automatic Emergency Braking with Pedestrian Monitoring, Active Blind Spot Monitor; Rear Traffic Alert; Adaptive Cruise Control, Stop and Go, Lane Assist and Emergency Assist. The revamped Jetta lineup is expected to reach U.S. dealers by the end of Q3 2024.

Thursday, June 20, 2024

All-New 2025 BMW X3 Starts At $50,675 In The 4th Quarter

The all-new 2025 BMW X3, in its fourth generation badged as 30 xDrive and M50 xDrive, is 1.3 inches longer than its predecessor and 1.1 inches wider. The BMW X3 30 xDrive is powered by a 255 horsepower 2.0-liter TwinPower Turbo 4-cylinder engine and starts at $50,675 (including $1,175 destination and handling). The BMW X3 M50 xDrive has a 3.0-liter engine and a 48V hybrid system for a total system output of 393 horsepower integrated into the eight-speed Steptronic transmission with a starting price of $65,275. The driver and passengers can spend any downtime they have in the car when it’s stationary by gaming in single-player or in multi-player mode. They only need their smartphone, which will serve as a controller, and the gaming experience on the BMW Curved Display is ready to go. Forward Collision Mitigation, Lane Keeping Assistant and Speed Limit Info, along with the Driving Assistant including Active Blind Spot Detection and manual Speed Limit Assistant are standard. The Parking Assistant, now standard, incorporates features such as the Backup Assistant and a Rear View Camera. A trailer hitch is optional, and allows a trailer load of up to 4,850 lbs depending on the model variant. Market launch will get underway in the fourth quarter of 2024.

Sunday, June 16, 2024

2024 Jeep Wagoneer S Launch Edition EV Coming This Fall

The all-new, all-electric 2024 Jeep Wagoneer S Launch Edition is four-wheel drive with a range of more than 300 miles on a single charge, delivering 600 horsepower. It carries a 400-volt, 100-kilowatt-hour battery pack that allows owners to charge the vehicle from 20% to 80% in 23 minutes (with DC fast charger). Every Jeep Wagoneer S Launch Edition includes a 48-amp Level 2 home charger or public charging credits of equal value through Free2move Charge, Stellantis’ 360-degree charging ecosystem. Wagoneer S customers can access the Free2move Charge app to search for charging stations, activate the charging session and keep track of charging history (US only). The Wagoneer S gets an all-new standard 12.3-inch driver cluster and Selec-Terrain traction management system that features Auto, Sport, Eco, Snow, Sand drive modes for all weather and road conditions.. Jeep Wagoner S customers are automatically enrolled in Jeep Wave, a premium loyalty program filled with benefits and perks, including dedicated 24/7 support. The all-new, all-electric 2024 Jeep Wagoneer S will launch first in the U.S. and Canada in the second half of 2024 and later be available in markets around the world.

2025 Genesis GV80 Coupe Starts At $81,300 This Summer

The first-ever 2025 Genesis GV80 Coupe comes with a 375 horsepower 3.5L twin turbo V6 engine mated to an 8-speed automatic transmission in the 3.5T AWD which starts at $81,300 (including $1,350 freight) or a 409 horsepower 3.5L twin turbo engine with 48V e-Supercharger in the 3.5T e-Supercharger AWD starting at $87,100. Standard equipment includes a 27-inch OLED integrated instrument cluster and navigation touchscreen, 20-inch sport alloy wheels, Nappa leather seating surfaces, power heated and ventilated second row seats, wireless Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™, Bang & Olufsen® premium audio system, panoramic sunroof, head-up display, and Genesis Digital Key. It also comes equipped with Genesis’ suite of advanced driver assistance systems and features – including Surround View Monitor, Blind-Spot View Monitor, and Parking Collision-Avoidance Assist. The first-ever 2025 GV80 Coupe will arrive at U.S. retailers this Summer. 

2025 BMW M2 Starts At $66,075 In August

The 2025 BMW M2 is powered by a 473 horsepower 3.0 liter 6-cylinder in-line engine with M TwinPower Turbo technology via the 8-speed M Steptronic transmission with Drivelogic. There are new design accents for the exterior and interior, a broadened exterior color range, and the introduction of BMW Operating System 8.5 to support the latest generation of BMW iDrive. Standard equipment for the new BMW M2 also includes three-zone automatic climate control, ambient lighting, a Harman Kardon surround sound system, and the BMW Live Cockpit Plus with BMW Maps navigation system. The standard smartphone integration enables use of Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™. Among the optional items available are Active Cruise Control with Stop&Go function and the Parking Assistant with Reversing Assistant. Starting at $66,075 (including $1,175 destination and handling), it will be launched worldwide in August 2024.

2025 BMW 2 Series Starts At $40,375 In August

The 2025 BMW 2 Series comes in a 230i Coupe that starts at $40,375 (including $1,175 destination and handling), 230i xDrive at $42,375, both powered by a 255 horsepower 2.0 liter Inline 4 cylinder TwinPower Turbo engine mated to an 8-speed Sport Steptronic transmission. The M240i with a 382 horsepower 3.0 liter 6 cylinder TwinPower Turbo engine starts at $51,275, and the M240i xDrive at $53,275. The BMW Curved Display comprises a 12.3-inch Information Display and a 14.9-inch Control Display that serve as a platform for the further developed BMW iDrive with QuickSelect based on the BMW Operating System 8.5. The new BMW 2 Series Coupe will be launched on the market in August 2024. 

2025 Honda Civic Sedan Starts At $25,345 Later This Summer

The 2025 Honda Civic Sedan, on sale now in four trim levels, starting with LX and Sport, and topped by the hybrid-powered Sport Hybrid and Sport Touring Hybrid, starts at $25,345 (including $1,095 destination charge). The hybrid-electric powered 2025 Civic Sport Hybrid starts at $29,845. Sport trim is now available with either a new 2.0-liter engine, or the more powerful 200 horsepower hybrid-electric powertrain. The Honda Sensing® suite of safety and driver-assistive technologies is standard on all Civic models including increased system visibility for motorcycles and bicycles for the Collision Mitigation Braking System™ with Pedestrian Detection, Adaptive Cruise Control and Lane Keeping Assist System. Forward Collision Warning; Road Departure Mitigation incorporating Lane Departure Warning are also standard. All Civic Sport models also are now equipped with a blind spot information system with Rear Cross Traffic Alert. The refreshed Civic Hatchback, including the first-ever Civic Hatchback hybrid, will arrive at dealers later this Summer.

2025 Nissan LEAF S Starts At $29,280 Now

The 2025 Nissan LEAF S has a 40-kWh lithium-ion battery with an EPA-estimated range of up to 149 miles and starts at $29,280 (including $1,140 destination and handling), while the SV PLUS has a 60-kWh battery and up to 212 miles of range and starts at 37,330. Every Nissan LEAF comes standard with Nissan Safety Shield® 3603, a suite of technologies that includes Automatic Emergency Braking with Pedestrian Detection, Blind Spot Warning and Lane Departure Warning. For added driver convenience, LEAF SV PLUS also includes ProPILOT Assist and Intelligent Around View® Monitor5. The 2025 Nissan LEAF is now on-sale.

2025 Toyota Crown Signia Starts At $44,685 Late This Summer

The first-ever 2025 Toyota Crown Signia, available in a choice of XLE and Limited grades, has standard electronic on-demand All Wheel Drive and the Toyota Hybrid Electric Vehicle system with 240 net system horsepower that delivers an EPA-estimated combined 38 MPG rating. All Toyota Crown Signia grades also receive a 12.3-inch fully digital gauge cluster with selectable gauges. Drivers can choose different display layouts with the push of a button, including a Hybrid System Indicator that shows system output and regeneration status to encourage eco-driving habits. The Toyota Crown Signia starts at $44,685 (including $1,095 delivery processing and handling fee) for the XLE grade and $49,085 for the Limited grade. Models are expected to arrive at Toyota dealerships later this Summer.

2025 Toyota Corolla FX Special Edition Arrives This Fall

The 2025 Toyota Corolla FX special edition, powered by a 169 horsepower 2.0L, Dynamic Force 4-cylinder DOHC 16-valve engine with has a manufacturer-estimated 34 combined MPG rating, adds a rear spoiler, 10.5-inch screen, 7-inch multi-information display and a wireless charger from the 2025 XSE trim. Toyota Safety Sense 3.0 will also come standard on the 2025 Toyota Corolla FX. Corolla FX models arrive at Toyota dealerships in the Fall of 2024.

2025 Cadillac OPTIQ Coming This Fall

The 2025 Cadillac OPTIQ, with a Cadillac-estimated 300 miles of range, is powered by a 300 horsepower (224 kW) dual motor all-wheel drive propulsion system with an 85-kilowatt-hour battery pack. OPTIQ has a 33-inch diagonal advanced LED display with 9k resolution, Super Cruise driver assistance technology enabled by high-definition GPS mapping, driver attention system, lane changing capabilities and steering wheel light bar. Standard safety and driver assistance technologies include adaptive cruise control, Blind Zone Steering Assist, Enhanced Automatic Parking, and Forward Collision Alert. Production of OPTIQ will begin late this Fall.

2025 BMW 330i Sedan Starts At $46,675 In August

The new 2025 BMW 330i Sedan powered by a 255 horsepower 2-liter inline TwinPower Turbo 4-cylinder engine with 48V mild hybrid technology starts at $46,675 (including $1,175 destination and handling). The 2025 M340i  powered by 386 horsepower 3-liter inline 6-cylinder engine paired with an 8-speed Steptronic Sport transmission starts at $60,775. The new BMW 3 Series has the latest version of the BMW iDrive with QuickSelect based on BMW Operating System 8.5 and features a new home screen and QuickSelect rapid-access tech. The new BMW 3 Series Sedan will be launched worldwide in August 2024. 

2025 BMW M3 Starts At $77,175 In July

The 2025 BMW M3, refreshed inside and out, is powered by a 473 horsepower 3-liter straight-six engine with M TwinPower Turbo technology through a 6-speed manual transmission starts at $77,175 (including $1,175 destination and handling). The M3 Competition delivers 503 horsepower via an 8-speed M Steptronic transmission with Drivelogic starts at $81,375. The new BMW M3 Competition Sedan with M xDrive that develops 523 horsepower starts at $86,475. The new BMW M3 has the latest generation of BMW iDrive based on BMW Operating System 8.5. The fully digital screen made up of a 12.3-inch information display and a 14.9-inch control display contains M-specific content. All variants will be launched worldwide in July 2024.

Tuesday, May 28, 2024

2025 Porsche 911 Carrera Starts At $122,095 This Fall

The new 2025 Porsche 911 Carrera is powered by an updated 388 horsepower 3.0 liter twin-turbo boxer engine, now equipped with the intercooler used in the 911 Turbo models and starts at $122,095 (including $1,995 delivery, processing and handling fee). The 911 Carrera GTS (above) lightweight hybrid powertrain has a new 478 horsepower 3.6 liter boxer engine contributing to the total system 532 horsepower with a new, strengthened eight-speed dual-clutch transmission with an integrated, permanently excited synchronous motor. The GTS starts at $166,895. There's new, model-specific front fascia and integrating all of the light functions into the standard LED Matrix design headlights which allows for larger air intakes in the front fascia. As standard, Porsche delivers the new 911 coupe models as a pure two-seater with no rear seats or a 2+2 seat configuration is available for no additional cost. For the first time, the 911 features a fully digital instrument cluster with a 12.6-inch curved display  offering up to seven different display views and the Porsche Communication Management uses a 10.9 inch central display. The new 2025 911 Carrera is available to order now as a Coupe or Cabriolet with rear-wheel drive. Additionally, the 2025 911 Carrera GTS is also available as a rear and all-wheel drive model (911 Carrera GTS and 911 Carrera 4 GTS) in Coupe or Cabriolet form, and as a Targa variant (exclusively available with all-wheel drive). Both powertrains are fitted with PDK as standard. Deliveries of the new 2025 911 Carrera models to U.S. Porsche Centers are expected to start in the Fall, and at the end of 2024 for the 911 Carrera GTS models. 

2025 Acura MDX Starts At $52,250 Now

The 2025 Acura MDX, powered by a 290 horsepower 3.5 liter 24-Valve SOHC i-VTEC Aluminum-Alloy V6 engine mated to a 10-speed automatic transmission, has new front fascia, open-frame Diamond Pentagon grille with a redesigned diamond pattern grille mesh, four JewelEye® LED headlight elements, "Chicane" LED daytime running lights, a new 12.3-inch touchscreen and Google built-in, a quieter cabin, and two available bespoke Bang & Olufsen luxury audio systems. New for the 2025 model year is the MDX A-Spec with Advance Package and at the top of the MDX lineup is the 355 horsepower turbocharged MDX Type S which now comes standard with the previously optional Advance Package that includes a Head-Up Display, 16-way power front seats, soft-touch Milano leather, 9-way massaging front seats, second-row heated seats, heated steering wheel and Surround View Camera. The 2025 Acura MDX is arriving at Acura Dealers now with a starting manufacturer's suggested retail price $52,250 (including $1,350 destination charge).

Saturday, May 25, 2024

Refreshed 2025 Honda Civic Coming In June

The refreshed 2025 Honda Civic, available in four trim levels and a sedan or hatchback, is powered by a 158 horsepower or 180 horsepower turbo 2.0-liter 4-cylinder engine while Sport Hybrid and Sport Touring Hybrid trims have a two-motor hybrid system with an anticipated combined 200 horsepower. The hybrid powertrain is expected to represent about 40% of all Civic sales. The 2025 Honda Civic has a new front fascia, and darker taillights, while hybrid-powered trims get colored headlamp garnish and front lower spoiler. New colors include Solar Silver Metallic, Urban Gray Pearl, Blue Lagoon Pearl (exclusive to Civic sedan) and Sand Dune Pearl (exclusive to Civic hatchback). All hybrid models are now available with a gray interior color. Sport Hybrid also comes standard with a moonroof, heated front seats and dual zone climate controls. The 2025 Civic sedan will begin arriving at Honda dealers next month, while the Civic hatchback will arrive later this Summer.

Sunday, May 19, 2024

2025 Porsche Cayenne GTS Starts At $126,895

The 2025 Porsche Cayenne adds the 2025 Cayenne GTS ($126,895) and Cayenne GTS Coupe ($131,495) models powered by 493 horsepower twin-turbo V8 engine. The Cayenne GTS Coupe is equipped with an adaptive rear spoiler. Optionally, the Cayenne GTS Coupe can also be ordered with a Sport Exhaust System with center-mounted tips in dark bronze as a part of three different Lightweight Sport Packages. These include a lightweight roof, a rear diffusor made of carbon fiber and reduced sound insulation. Depending on the equipment, the Lightweight Sport Packages can reduce the weight of the vehicle by up to 55 pounds. The 2025 model year Cayenne, with 13 models to choose from, starts at $86,695 (including $1,995 delivery, processing and handling fee) is now available to order, with U.S. deliveries expected to begin in the Fall. The Cayenne GTS is now available to order in the U.S.

4th Generation Bentley Continental GT Coming Soon

The new fourth-generation Bentley Continental GT, with a new V8 engine and electric motor, is the first car built around Bentley’s new Ultra Performance Hybrid powertrain delivers 771 horsepower and 50 miles of all-electric range, and comes with active all wheel drive with torque vectoring, four-wheel steering, an electronic Limited Slip Differential, 48V electric active anti-roll control and new dual-valve dampers. the new fourth-generation Continental GT will be revealed in June.

Chevrolet Equinox RS EV Starts At $43,295 Now

The Chevrolet Equinox EV, with an EPA-estimated range of 319 miles on FWD models, has a starting MSRP of $43,295 and is available now while the base Equinox EV LT with a starting MSRP of $34,995 will be available for ordering later in the year. The LT and RS trims are offered in both FWD and AWD drive configurations.

2024 Chevrolet Silverado EV First Edition RST Starts $96,495

The 2024 Chevrolet Silverado EV, offered exclusively in Crew Cab models, is available in a 754 horsepower First Edition RST model with a GM-estimated 440-mile range, and 510 horsepower fleet-oriented WT models with an EPA-estimated 450-mile range on a full charge on 4WT and a 393-mile range on the 3WT. The RST First Edition starts at $96,495 (including $1995 estimated destination freight charge) and has up to 10,000 pounds of maximum trailering with up to 1,500 pounds of payload. Chevrolet will roll out a suite of Silverado EV trims for retail customers.