Sunday, September 13, 2020

Maserati MC20


 The new Maserati MC20 (MC for Maserati Corse and 20 for 2020) is powered by a 630 horsepower V6 engine mated to a DCT 8 gear transmission. Inside there's a wireless smartphone charger and GT, Wet, Sport, Corsa and ESC Offdriving drive mode selectors. The MC20 design was produced in about 24 months.

2021 Chrysler Pacifica Arrives Redesigned In 4th Quarter

The redesigned 2021 Chrysler Pacifica seven-passenger minivan has third-row Stow ‘n Go seating and is powered by a 287 horsepower 3.6-liter Pentastar engine paired with AWD or the hybrid powertrain on both the Limited and Pinnacle models. The lineup starting at $36,540 (including $1,495 destination charge) has Touring, Touring L, Limited and the new top-of-line Pinnacle trim levels while Chrysler Voyager is the budget-friendly family option that starts at $28,730. New features added to the 2021 Chrysler Voyager’s optional SafetyTec Group include Pedestrian AEB and Full-speed Forward Collision Warning-Plus. The hybrid powertrain option, starting at $41,490, features a dual-motor eFlite electrically variable transmission paired with a specially modified version of the 3.6-liter Pentastar V-6 gasoline engine. The Pacifica Hybrid delivers more than 80 miles per gallon equivalent (MPGe) in electric-only mode, an all-electric range of more than 30 miles and a total range of more than 500 miles and continues to be eligible for a $7,500 federal tax credit, as well as any state and local credits. 2021 Chrysler Pacifica and Chrysler Voyager start arriving in dealerships in the fourth quarter of 2020.

2021 Subaru Impreza Arrives In October

The 2021 Subaru Impreza sedan and 5-door models, equipped with all-wheel drive as standard in all Base, Premium, Sport and Limited trims, is powered by a 152-horsepower 2.0-liter 4-cylinder direct injected SUBARU BOXER® engine mated to a Lineartronic CVT (continuously variable transmission), which on Premium and above, features a 7-speed manual mode function with steering wheel paddle shifters. All Impreza models equipped with the Lineartronic CVT come standard with EyeSight® Driver Assist Technology, which includes Automatic Pre-Collision Braking and Throttle Management, Lane Keep Assist, Lane Departure and Sway Warning, as well as Lead Vehicle Start Alert. Models with the CVT also feature Rear Seat Reminder, which is designed to help prevent child and/or pet entrapment by alerting the driver to check the rear seat before exiting the vehicle. The 2021 Impreza achieves up to 36 highway MPG and more than 450 miles on a full tank and arrives at Subaru retailers in October with a price starting at $19,720 (including $925 destination & delivery) for a sedan with 5-speed manual transmission, just a $100 increase from 2020 model year.

Jeep Wrangler 4xe Hybrid Coming Early Next Year

Jeep Wrangler 4xe is powered by a 375 horsepower with a turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine and two electric motors mated to TorqueFlite eight-speed automatic transmission that combine to deliver an estimated 50 MPGe including up to 25 miles of pure electric operation. The Jeep Wrangler 4xe’s 400-volt, 17-kWh, 96-cell lithium-ion battery pack,  underneath the second-row seat, uses nickel manganese cobalt graphite chemistry. The Wrangler 4xe hybrid powertrain has three modes of operation, known as E Selec: Hybrid using battery power first, Electric using electric power only until the battery reaches the minimum charge and eSave: Prioritizes propulsion from the 2.0-liter engine, saving the battery charge for later use. Jeep Wrangler 4xe models will be available in Europe, China and the United States by early 2021. 

Jeep® Grand Wagoneer Concept Previews Next Year's Production Model

 

An all-new Jeep® Grand Wagoneer Concept premium SUV, the rebirth of the nameplate which debuted in 1984, has an interior for up to seven passengers and includes an electric-vehicle powertrain, on- and off-road performance with three available 4x4 systems and the Quadra-Lift air suspension. 1963 was the first model year of the original Wagoneer. Display screens include a 12.3-inch driver information display behind the steering wheel, a 12.1-inch horizontal touchscreen in the center console with a 10.25-inch horizontal comfort display touchscreen below, and a 10.25-inch passenger screen provides the front passenger with touchscreen control. Production versions of the Wagoneer and Grand Wagoneer are slated to arrive in showrooms next year.


2021 INFINITI QX80 Starts At $70,445 This Fall


The 2021 INFINITI QX80, with room for seven or eight passengers, and powered by a 400 horsepower 5.6-liter 32-valve V8 engine mated to a 7 speed automatic transmission, will start at $70,445 for 2WD ( including $1,395 shipping & handling) and $73,545 for the All-Mode® 4WD. New trim levels are Sensory, Premium Select and Luxe, featuring the Smart Rearview Mirror system that switches between a regular mirror and an LCD monitor to display a high-definition image from a rear-mounted camera. The 2021 QX80 will be available from INFINITI showrooms across the United States in Fall 2020. 


2021 Mazda6 Goes On Sale Later This Month


The 2021 Mazda6 Sport, equipped with a 187 horsepower Skyactiv-G 2.5-liter engine paired with a six-speed automatic transmission with manual shift and sport modes, G-Vectoring Control Plus and front-wheel drive, starts at $25,270 (including $945 for destination and handling). The 2021 Mazda6 Sport now comes standard with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. The 2021 Mazda6 Grand Touring, powered by a 250 horsepower Skyactiv-G 2.5 Turbo engine, starts at $30,970, and will feature wireless Apple CarPlay along with the Bose® 11-speaker premium audio, SiriusXM® satellite radio with three-month trial subscription, auto-diming rearview mirror with Homelink, heated door mirrors with driver’s side auto-dimming and paddle shifters on the steering wheel. The 2021 Mazda6 which comes in Sport, Touring, Grand Touring, Grand Touring Reserve, Carbon Edition (above) and Signature trim levels, goes on sale later this month.

Tuesday, September 8, 2020

2021 Dodge Durango Starts At $33,260, Hellcat At $82,490


The 2021 Dodge Durango three-row SUV lineup starts at $33,260 (including $1,495 destination charge) with a new driver-oriented cockpit, including new instrument panel, wrapped and accent-stitched mid-bolster and center console, upgraded door panels and the all-new five-times-faster Uconnect 5, with the available 10.1-inch touchscreen. The Durango supercharged 710 horsepower 6.2-liter HEMI® Hellcat V-8, 392-cubic-inch HEMI V-8 engine and 360 horsepower 5.7-liter HEMI V-8 with the Tow N Go Package have a towing capability of 8,700 lbs while the 295 horsepower 3.6-liter Pentastar V-6 engine has a towing capability of 6,200 lbs. New for 2021, the Durango SRT Hellcat (above),built exclusively for 2021 model year, is powered by a supercharged 710 horsepower 6.2-liter HEMI® Hellcat V-8 engine paired with an eight-speed automatic transmission that delivers 0-60 mph in 3.5 seconds, covers the quarter-mile in 11.5 seconds and has a top speed of 180 mph. The Durango SRT Hellcat starts at $82,490. The 2021 Dodge Durango SXT, GT, R/T, Citadel and SRT 392 models will arrive later this year. Durango SRT Hellcat will open for dealer orders this Fall.

2021 Nissan GT-R On Sale Now


The 2021 Nissan GT-R Premium features 565 horsepower 3.8-liter DOHC twin turbo V6 engine mated to a dual-clutch, paddle-shift 6-speed transmission starts at $115,235 (including $1,695 destination and handling) while GT-R NISMO (above), with carbon body components, carbon ceramic brakes and a turbocharger design straight from a GT3 racecar, is powered by a 600 horsepower 3.8-liter twin turbo V6 engine and starts at $212,435 now.

2021 Porsche Panamera Arrives Spring 2021


The redesigned 2021 Porsche Panamera Turbo S is now powered by a 620 horsepower 4.0 liter twin-turbo V8 engine which replaces the previous 550 horsepower Panamera Turbo. The 473 horsepower twin-turbo V8 in the Panamera GTS is a 20 hp increase compared to the previous model. Porsche is expanding its hybrid offering with the Panamera 4S E-Hybrid plug-in hybrid model with an electric motor paired with a 325 horsepower 2.9 liter twin-turbo V6 engine results in a system power of 552 horsepower.  For the 2021 model year, all Panamera E-Hybrid models now feature a 27 percent larger hybrid battery capacity (up to 17.9 kWh from 14.1 kWh previously) as well as recalibrated drive modes to maximize the performance and efficiency of the powertrain. The 2021 Panamera models will be available to order starting early next year, and are expected to arrive at U.S. dealers in the course of Spring 2021.

2021 Mazda CX-5 Starts At $26,370 This Month


The 2021 Mazda CX-5, powered by a 187 horsepower four-cylinder Skyactiv-G 2.5-liter engine mated to a six-speed automatic transmission with manual shift and sport modes, gets a new 10.25-inch large center display. CX-5 Touring adds heated driver and front passenger seats, leatherette seats with Lux Suede inserts and dual-zone automatic climate control. The all-new available Touring Preferred SV Package upgrades to the Bose® 10-speaker audio, leather seats, power liftgate, power moonroof, auto-dimming rearview mirror with Homelink, six-way power passenger seat and eight-way power driver’s seat with lumbar support and memory positioning. The CX-5 Touring with Touring Preferred SV Package, Carbon Edition is offered with the standard Skyactiv-G 2.5-liter engine and the CX-5 Carbon Edition Turbo is available with the 250 horsepower Skyactiv-G 2.5 Turbo engine. It goes on sale this month with a starting MSRP of $26,370 (including $1,100 for destination and handling).

2021 Mercedes GLE 63 S Coupe At $117,050 Late 2020


The new redesigned Mercedes GLE 63 S Coupe is powered by a 603 horsepower AMG 4.0-liter V8 biturbo engine featuring an electrified EQ Boost starter-generator mated to a AMG SPEEDSHIFT TCT 9-speed automatic transmission. New features include active roll stabilization, known as ACTIVE RIDE CONTROL, that uses two independently operating, electromechanical actuators at the front and rear axles, each with an integrated planetary gear. Arriving in U.S. dealerships late 2020, the AMG GLE 63 S Coupe will start from $117,050 (includes $1,050 destination and delivery charge).

2021 Lexus GX 460

The 2021 Lexus GX 460 full-time automatic four-wheel drive system is powered by a 301-horsepower 4.6-liter V8 producing 329 lb.-ft. of peak torque with a 6,500-lb. towing capacity aided by Trailer Sway Control. New for 2021, silver 18-inch wheels are available on Premium and Premium Plus packages. Multi-Terrain Select allows you to choose from multiple surfaces such as loose rocks, mud and sand, moguls, and more to optimize drivability. The GX can roam unpaved roads, trails, and steep inclines with Downhill Assist Control, Hill-start Assist Control, Active Traction Control, Vehicle Stability Control and available Crawl Control. Lexus Safety System+ includes Pre-Collision System with Pedestrian Detection, Lane Departure Alert, Intelligent High Beams and High-Speed Dynamic Radar Cruise Control.

Monday, August 24, 2020

2021 Nissan TITAN Starts At $38,145 Now


The 2021 Nissan TITAN pickup truck, powered by a 400 horsepower 5.6-liter Endurance® V8 engine, is on sale now with a starting MSRP of $38,145 (including $1,595 destination and handling) for the TITAN King Cab 4x2 S model. The TITAN XD with an extended 151.6-inch wheelbase, about 15 inches longer than TITAN models (Crew Cab comparison) and 6.5-foot bed, starts at $46,625 for the TITAN XD S Crew Cab 4x4.

Wednesday, August 19, 2020

2021 Subaru Forester Starts At $25,845


The 2021 Subaru Forester compact SUV, in it’s fifth-generation, is powered by a 182 horsepower 2.5-liter SUBARU BOXER® engine teamed with a Lineartronic® CVT and Subaru Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive delivering up to 33 mpg EPA-estimated highway fuel economy. The 2021 Forester (Base), which comes with the SUBARU STARLINK™ 6.5-inch Multimedia Plus system with high-resolution touchscreen and offers up to 1,500-lb. towing capacity with standard Trailer Stability Assist, is priced at $25,845 (including $1.050 destination & delivery). In addition to the Base, Forester has Premium, Sport, Limited and Touring trim levels. New for 2021, the Premium comes with Keyless Access with Push-Button Start and fog lights as standard equipment. 

2021 Mazda CX-9 Starts At $35,060 This Month


The 2021 Mazda CX-9, three-row midsize crossover SUV powered by a 250 horsepower Skyactiv-G 2.5 Turbo engine paired with a six-speed Skyactiv-Drive automatic transmission, receives new exterior designs, new seat patterning and a 10.25-inch large center display with the latest Mazda Connect infotainment interface. The 2021 Mazda CX-9 Sport FWD starts at 35,060 (including $1,100 for destination and handling). In addition to the Sport, the CX-9 comes in Touring with available Touring Premium Package, Carbon Edition, Grand Touring and Signature trim levels and will arrive in dealerships later this month. Mazda’s predictive i-Activ all-wheel drive with off-road traction assist is standard in CX-9 Signature and available on all other trim levels.

2021 Ram 1500 TRX With 702 Horsepower


2021 Ram 1500 TRX, 8 inches wider when compared to the rest of the Ram 1500 lineup, is powered by a 702 horsepower 6.2-liter supercharged HEMI® V-8 engine combined with a high-torque-capacity TorqueFlite eight-speed automatic transmission that takes the Ram TRX 0-60 mph in 4.5 seconds to a top speed of 118 mph. New front and rear 2.5-inch Bilstein Black Hawk e2 adaptive performance shocks were designed exclusively for TRX and go with a five-link coil suspension. An all-new Head-up Display unit makes its FCA vehicle debut with the first FCA application of Drive Modes and Off-Road Pages with the Uconnect 4C NAV 12-inch touchscreen. The new Baja drive mode calibrates four-wheel-drive and steering systems, stability control, paddle shifters and suspension for ultimate desert performance, delivering maximum capability on undulating, loose surfaces. An available digital rearview mirror replaces the traditional rearview mirror with a 9.2-inch-wide LCD monitor. The 2021 Ram TRX benefits from up to 32 inches of water fording, up to 8,100 pounds towing and a maximum payload capacity of 1,310 pounds.

Sunday, August 16, 2020

Hyundai Elantra N Line


The Hyundai Elantra N Line, the enhanced version of the new Elantra that launched in April, is powered by a 201 horsepower 1.6-liter GDI turbocharged engine with six-speed manual or seven-speed Double Clutch Transmission. Following the launch of the new Elantra N Line, Hyundai plans to launch Sonata N Line with 2.5-liter turbocharged GDI engine in 2020 to further expand the N Line lineup. Features include Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist, Lane Keeping Assist, Lane Following Assist, High Beam Assist, Driver Attention Warning and Blind-Spot Collision Avoidance Assist with Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist. In addition, Elantra N Line owners get a Hyundai Digital Key, Wireless CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity.

2021 Lexus LX 570


The 2021 Lexus LX 570 is powered by a 383-horsepower 5.7-liter V8 engine mated to an 8-speed automatic transmission that routes power to LX’s full-time four-wheel-drive system, which includes a Torsen® limited-slip center differential (with electronic-locking center differential). The LX is rated to tow up to 7,000 lbs. For 2021, the LX adds Amazon Alexa compatibility and an updated Sport Package, available only on the 3-row model. There’s an available Rear Seat Entertainment System with dual 11.6-inch screens, second-row HDMI input, and wireless headphones. All LX 570s come equipped with Lexus Safety System +, as well as, Blind Spot Monitor with Rear Cross-Traffic Alert, Panoramic View Monitor and Multi-Terrain Monitor, and Intuitive Parking Assist. Only 500 of the LX Inspiration Series will be produced on LX 3-row only, available in Black Onyx or White Pearl* exterior with Black semi‑aniline leather trim with Rioja Red accents inside.

Tuesday, August 11, 2020

Cadillac LYRIQ Electric Autonomous Car


The Cadillac LYRIQ, based on GM’s next-generation, modular electric vehicle platform, offers beyond 300 miles of range on a full charge (based on internal testing), the latest version of Super Cruise, a hands-free driver assistance feature, available on more than 200,000 miles of compatible highways and recently enhanced to include automated lane change, and a 33-inch-diagonal advanced LED screen the spans the entire viewing area of the driver.