Wednesday, February 17, 2021

2022 Hyundai Kona Arrives This Spring

The new 2022 Hyundai Kona and Kona Electric SUVs, 1.6 inches longer than the previous model, receive a fresh design for the U.S. market, including an all-new sporty N Line trim. The standard powertrain is a 147 horsepower 2.0-liter 4-cylinder Atkinson engine paired with a new Smartstream Intelligent Variable Transmission, while the N Line and Limited trims offer a 195 horsepower 1.6-liter 4-cylinder direct-injected, turbocharged engine coupled to a seven-speed EcoShift® dual-clutch transmission. The Kona Electric, freshened with a new front fascia design, has a 150 kW (201 horsepower) permanent-magnet synchronous electric motor supplied by a high-voltage 64 kWh lithium-ion battery producing an estimated MPGe is 132 city, 108 highway, and 120 combined based on internal testing. The center-stack and center-cluster displays are all new for the Electric with large 10.25 screens. 2022 Kona gasoline and Electric SUVs will arrive in the Spring.



2022 INFINITI QX55 Starts At $46,500 In April

The 2022 INFINITI QX55 crossover coupe, with standard Intelligent All-Wheel Drive and available in LUXE, ESSENTIAL and SENSORY trim levels, is powered by a 268-horsepower VC-Turbo engine paired to a Continuously Variable Transmission with steering wheel-mounted paddle shifters and manual mode. The 2022 INFINITI QX55 LUXE is equipped with a power-sliding tinted glass moonroof, heated front seats, Active Noise Cancellation, and safety features including Forward Emergency Braking with pedestrian detection, Rear Automatic Braking, Predictive Forward Collision Warning, Lane Departure Warning, Blind Spot Warning, and Rear Cross-Traffic Alert, and will start at $46,500 (excluding destination and handling charges, tax, title, license and options) when it arrives in dealers in April across the U.S. An all-new INFINITI QX60 three-row crossover will join later in the year.

2022 Chevrolet Bolt EUV From $33,995 This Summer

The new, all-electric 2022 Chevrolet Bolt EUV electric vehicle will be the first Chevrolet vehicle to offer the Super Cruise hands-free driver assistance system for more than 200,000 miles of enabled roads in the U.S. and Canada. It also has a Dual Level Charge Cord that allows a standard 120-volt three-prong outlet for Level 1 charging and a 240-volt outlet for Level 2 charging up to 7.2 kilowatts. The larger Bolt EUV gets a GM-estimated 250 mile range on a full charge and is priced from $33,995 (including destination freight charge), compared to the 2022 Bolt EV that achieves a GM-estimated 259 miles of range and starts at $31,995, before any available state, local or utility incentives. Both will be available this Summer.


2022 INFINITI QX60 Arrives Later This Year

The all-new 2022 INFINITI QX60 three-row crossover will be powered by a 295-horsepower 3.5-liter V-6 engine mated to an all-new 9-speed automatic transmission when it arrives to the U.S. and Canada later this year.

Thursday, February 11, 2021

Toyota To Add More Electrified Models

Toyota will introduce two BEVs and a PHEV electrified models in the U.S. market this year. By 2025, Toyota’s goal is to have 40% of new vehicle sales be electrified models, and by 2030 expects that to increase to nearly 70%.

2022 Audi e-tron GT Goes On Sale This Summer Starting At $99,900

The 2022 Audi e-tron GT produces up to 522 horsepower and the RS e-tron GT distributes up to 637 horsepower to all four wheels. Preliminary manufacturer’s estimated ranges based on approximation of EPA test cycles for a full charge are 238 miles for the e-tron GT and 232 miles for the RS e-tron GT.  With an 800-volt electrical architecture, the e-tron GT comes standard with the ability to charge at 270 kW using DC fast-chargers from 5-80% in just 22.5 minutes. The e-tron GT quattro Premium Plus starts at $99,900 and the RS e-tron GT at $139,900 (excluding destination charge, sales taxes, title, options, dealer charges and any available state or federal tax incentives). It is anticipated that 2022 Audi e-tron GT models may qualify for up to $7,500 in federal tax incentives. Dealer sets actual price. The 2022 Audi e-tron GT is expected to go on sale in the U.S. this summer.

2022 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross Starts At $24,590

The 2022 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross, five inches longer overall at 178.9 inches on wheelbase that remains unchanged at 105.1 inches, is powered a 152 horsepower turbocharged 1.5-liter direct-injection engine mated to an 8-speed CVT with Sport Mode transmission and starts at $24,590 (including $1,195 destination/handling charge) for the ES trim that a standard seven-inch Display Audio touchscreen infotainment system. Driver and front passenger heated seats are standard on LE, SE and SEL trims. Mitsubishi's Super All-Wheel Control (S-AWC)2 all-wheel drive system can be added to any trim level for $1,600.

Thursday, February 4, 2021

All-New 2022 Nissan Pathfinder Goes On Sale This Summer

The all-new 2022 Nissan Pathfinder SUV, with seating for up to eight and a new captain's chairs option, is powered by a 284-horsepower 3.5-liter Direct Injection V6 is matched with an all-new 9-speed transmission for smooth, direct response. Available all-new Intelligent 4WD with 7-position Drive and Terrain Mode Selector for on- and-off-road driving with available 6,000-pound maximum towing capacity to haul boats and trailers. The all-new 2022 Pathfinder is offered in 2WD and 4WD and S, SV, SL and Platinum and SV Premium and SL Premium packages when it goes on sale this Summer.


All-New 2022 Nissan Frontier Goes On Sale This Summer

The all-new 2022 Nissan Frontier mid-size pickup is equipped with a 310 horsepower 3.8-liter direct injection V6 engine matched to a 9-speed automatic transmission. Frontier 4WD models feature a shift-on-the-fly 4-wheel drive system with 2WD/4HI/4LO modes operated by an electronically controlled part-time transfer case. Frontier 4WD models are available with a 4-wheel limited-slip system. Hill Start Assist is standard on all models, and Hill Descent Control is standard on all 4WD models. The PRO-4X model adds an electronic locking differential, Bilstein off-road shock absorbers and underbody skid plates for off-road driving. The 2022 Frontier King Cab is offered in 2WD and 4WD S and SV grades while the Crew Cab is available in 2WD and 4WD S, SV SWB (standard bed) and SV LWB (long bed), along with the Crew Cab PRO-4X (4WD only) and new-for-2022 PRO-X (2WD only). Seven option packages will be available. A 5-foot bed is standard on all Crew Cab models, with a 6-foot bed optional on Crew Cab SV Long Wheelbase models. A 6-foot bed is also standard on all King Cab models. The all-new 2022 Nissan Frontier goes on sale this Summer.


Wednesday, February 3, 2021

2021 Ford F-150 Raptor Coming This Summer

The 2021 Ford F-150 Raptor, fully redesigned, is powered by a twin-turbo 3.5-liter EcoBoost® engine mated to a 10-speed automatic transmission upgraded with next-generation controls bolted to a torque-on-demand transfer case. With a 36-gallon gas tank capacity, the Raptor delivers a projected EPA-estimated range of more than 500 miles on a full tank of gas. The reengineered all-new five-link rear suspension is designed to provide more control and power to the ground over rough terrain at high speeds. Raptor is available with either 35-inch or 37-inch tires. The larger 3.1-inch-diameter anodized aluminum shock bodies are filled with all-new low-friction shock fluid decreases frictional losses inside the damper for improved off and on-road comfort. Available in SuperCrew configuration on a 145-inch wheelbase, Raptor features a fully boxed high-strength steel frame with a high-strength, military-grade, aluminum alloy and composite body. The 2021 F-150 Raptor will be available in showrooms this Summer and the Raptor R is coming next year.

2022 Cadillac CT5-V and CT4-V Blackwings Coming This Summer

The 2022 Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing, powered by a 668 horsepower 6.2L Supercharged V8 engine, and CT4-V Blackwing (pictured), with a 472 horsepower 3.6L Twin-Turbo V6 engine, represent Cadillac's performance brand. A six-speed manual transmission is standard with an available 10-speed automatic transmission. V-Series Blackwing models are built on Cadillac’s rear-wheel drive architecture and feature shock tower braces, an underside shear plate and thicker rear cross members to improve chassis rigidity. Tap Shift/Manual Mode allows the driver to use integrated magnesium paddle shifters to select a gear and hold it until selecting the next gear, up or down. Sport Mode provides real-time interpretation of driving conditions, adjusting the transmission to reduce shift busyness and improve performance, while retaining aggressive driving dynamics. Dynamic Performance Mode is calibrated to deliver track focused shift patterns and automatically activates when high-g forces are experienced in Sport or Track mode. Pricing begins at $59,990 (including $995 destination charge) for the CT4-V Blackwing and $84,990 for the CT5-V Blackwing. Reservations for both vehicles are open now with deliveries later this Summer.  

Thursday, January 28, 2021

2022 BMW M5 CS Sedan Arrives In 2nd Half 2021 For $142,995

The 2022 BMW M5 CS Sedan, available only for the 2022 model year, is powered by a 627 horsepower 4.4-liter M TwinPower turbo V8 engine mated to a 8-speed M Steptronic automatic transmission with Drivelogic and the M xDrive all-wheel drive system that takes it from 0-60 mph in 2.9 seconds to a top speed of 190 mph.. The driver can select from three xDrive modes including 4WD, 4WD Sport and 2WD. MSRP is $142,995 (including $995 destination) and will arrive in the U.S. 2nd half of 2021.

Thursday, January 21, 2021

2021 Porsche Taycan RWD Arrives In Mid-March

The new 2021 Porsche Taycan, the fourth variant of the all-electric Taycan that joins the Taycan Turbo S, Taycan Turbo and Taycan 4S, features rear-wheel drive and is available with a single-deck Performance Battery with a gross capacity of 79.2 kWh producing a range of up to 267 or an optional two-deck Performance Battery Plus with gross capacity of 93.4 kWh delivering a range of up to 300 miles. Both batteries can be charged from five to 80 per cent SoC in 22.5 minutes and that power for a further 62 miles is achieved after five minutes. The first rear-wheel drive Taycans will make their way to dealerships from the middle of March 2021.

Saturday, January 16, 2021

2021 Honda Ridgeline Starts At $37,665 Soon

The 2021 Honda Ridgeline is redesigned with all-new sheet metal from the front roof pillars forward, including a new hood with power bulge, a new squared off nose and upright grille, and new front fenders. The 2021 Honda Ridgeline is powered by a 280-horsepower, 3.5-liter direct-injected VTEC® V6 mated to a 9-speed automatic transmission with i-VTM4® torque-vectoring all-wheel drive that automatically sends up to 70 percent of torque to the rear wheels and continuously apportions 100 percent of that torque between the left and right rear wheels based on driving conditions at each wheel. The 2021 Honda Ridgeline starts at $37,665 (including $1,175 destination charge) and goes on sale Feb 2.

2021 Audi Q5 Sportback Starts At $48,895, SQ5 Sportback At $57,195

The 2021 Audi Q5 Sportback, offered in Premium, Premium Plus and Prestige trim levels, is powered by a 261 horsepower 2.0-liter TFSI® engine mated to a seven-speed S tronic® dual-clutch transmission and quattro® all-wheel drive starting at $48,895 (including $1,095 destination charge) while the 2021 SQ5 Sportback (pictured) has a 349 horsepower 3.0-liter TFSI® V6 engine with an eight-speed Tiptronic® transmission starting at $57,195. Audi side assist provides blind spot monitoring, lane departure warning helps keep the driver within the driving lane, pre sense rear uses radar sensors in the rear bumper to help detect an impending rear-end collision, parking system plus helps make parking easier with front and rear proximity acoustic parking sensors, and rear cross traffic assist supports the driver when reversing out of a perpendicular parking space. 


Thursday, January 7, 2021

2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee L Coming In 2nd Quarter

The all-new 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee L, with three-row seven-passenger seating, is powered by the standard 290 horsepower all-aluminum 3.6-liter Pentastar V-6 engine with a towing capacity of up to 6,200 pounds and an estimated driving range of nearly 500 miles or the available 357 horsepower 5.7-liter V-8 engine with a towing capacity of up to 7,200 pounds. Three Jeep 4x4 systems and Selec-Terrain traction management system with five terrain modes for off-road capability include more off-road ground clearance and water fording capability compared with previous generations. The 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee L will arrive in Jeep dealerships in the second quarter of 2021 and will be available in Laredo, Limited, Overland and Summit configurations. The all-new Jeep Grand Cherokee two-row and its 4xe electrified version are scheduled to start production later in 2021.


2021 Mitsubishi Mirage Starts At $15,390

The 2021 Mitsubishi Mirage five-door hatchback (pictured above) and Mirage G4 four-door sedan, powered by a 78 horsepower 1.2-liter 3-cylinder DOHC engine teamed with either a five-speed manual or continuously variable transmission, have revised front and rear exterior styling. Also, new for 2021, every Mirage and Mirage G4 comes standard with Forward Collision Mitigation with Pedestrian Detection4 across all trim levels. Additionally, Lane Departure Warning, and Automatic High Beam systems are available on the top-line SE trim level. The 2021 Mitsubishi Mirage ES with 5-Speed manual transmission starts at $15,390 (including destination/handling charge of $1095). 


Kia Introduces New Logo and Slogan

Kia discloses new brand slogan: ‘Movement that inspires’. Kia says, "The logo is a symbol of Kia's new brand purpose and the values it promises to offer customers through future products and services, and the experiences these enable. Kia seals its brand promise by developing the new logo to resemble a handwritten signature. The rhythmical, unbroken line of the logo conveys Kia's commitment to bringing moments of inspiration, while its symmetry demonstrates confidence. The rising gestures of the logo embody Kia’s rising ambitions for the brand, and, more importantly, what it offers customers."


Wednesday, December 30, 2020

2021 Nissan LEAF and LEAF PLUS Starting At $32,545 Now

The all-electric 2021 Nissan LEAF, with a 40 kWh lithium-ion battery and 110-kW motor producing 147 horsepower and delivering up to 149 miles of range in S and SV trims, starts at $32,545 (including $925 destination and handling). The extended-range LEAF PLUS (pictured), with a larger-capacity 62-kWh lithium-ion battery and 160 kW motor producing 214 horsepower delivers a range up to 226 miles in S PLUS, SV PLUS and SL PLUS trims, starts at $39,145. Both the LEAF and LEAF PLUS can be charged up to 80 percent in 40-45 minutes using the quick charge port. Also available is a portable charging cable that can be plugged into either a 120-volt outlet or any 240-volt outlet, eliminating the need to have a level 2 charger installed in your home. Every 2021 Nissan LEAF is offered with a limited lithium-ion battery warranty8 covering defects in materials or workmanship for eight years or 100,000 miles, whichever comes first, for the battery pack. Nissan also provides a limited warranty against battery capacity loss below nine bars of capacity as shown on the vehicle’s battery capacity level gauge for the first eight years or 100,000 miles for all models.


Monday, December 21, 2020

All-New 2021 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Starts At $110,850 First Half of 2021

The all-new 2021 Mercedes-Benz S 500 4MATIC, powered by a 429 horsepower electrified six-cylinder in-line engine, will start from $110,850 (including $1,050 destination and delivery charge). The 2021 Mercedes-Benz S 580 4MATIC, with a 496 horsepower electrified V8 bi-turbo engine, will start from $115,150. Both vehicles are equipped with an EQ Boost integrated starter generator, which provides a further 184 lb-ft of torque as well as up to an additional 21 horsepower for short periods for acceleration and power delivery. Interior elements include a 12.8" OLED multimedia touchscreen display in the center console, rapid-heating and ventilating multi-contour front seats with massage and comfort headrests, powered side rear sunshades, wireless smartphone integration and wireless charging in the front, toll gate transponder, soft close doors and air balance cabin fragrance system. The Mercedes-Benz S-Class will arrive in U.S. dealerships in the first half of 2021.

Wednesday, December 16, 2020

2021 Range Rover Evoque Starts At $44,350

The 2021 Range Rover Evoque, powered by a 246 horsepower 2.0L Turbocharged Ingenium Gas I4 engine, starts at $44,350 (including $1,050 destination and delivery). The new Pivi Pro infotainment system, underpinned by a new Electrical Vehicle Architecture first introduced on the New Land Rover Defender, can personalize the driver’s experience based on habits and preferences learned over time. The new navigation system uses self-learning algorithms to optimize routing, while the Smart Voice Guidance even knows to remain quiet when the driver is travelling on regular routes, to minimize interruptions. The next-generation of driver assistance and customer convenience systems includes a new standard 3D Surround Camera, plus available Rear Collision Monitor. A new optional Advanced Cabin Air Filtration system is designed to help filter out fine particulate matter, allergens, strong odors, and displays interior and exterior air quality information.

2020 Alfa Romeo 4C Spider 33 Stradale Tributo

The 2020 Alfa Romeo 4C Spider 33 Stradale Tributo mid-engine sports car, powered by a 237 horsepower 1750cc turbocharged engine with direct-injection, dual intercoolers and variable-valve timing mated to a 6-speed Alfa twin-clutch transmission, starts at $79,995 U.S. MSRP (excluding destination), with only 33 units to be produced for North America. The 2020 Alfa Romeo 4C Spider 33 Stradale Tributo, achieving 0-60 mph in 4.1 seconds to a top speed of 160 mph, marks the final production run of the 4C Spider for North America.

2021 Nissan Murano Starts At $33,605 Now

The 2021 Nissan Murano, powered by a 260-horsepower 3.5-liter DOHC V6 connected to an advanced Xtronic transmission in either front-wheel drive or Intelligent All-Wheel Drive, is on sale now with a starting MSRP of $33,605 (including $1,095 destination and handling) for the Murano S front-wheel drive model. Murano is also available in SV, SL and Platinum trim levels.

Sunday, December 13, 2020

2021 Subaru WRX and WRX STI Coming In March

The 2021 Subaru WRX, powered by a 268 horsepower 2.0-liter direct-injection turbocharged BOXER engine with Subaru Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive and Active Torque Vectoring, comes standard with a 6-speed manual transmission and available Sport Lineartronic® CVT (automatic transmission) with manual shift modes, and starts at $28,420 (including $925 destination & delivery). Both the 2021 WRX Premium and Limited with the optional Sport Lineartronic CVT feature SI-DRIVE and Subaru EyeSight Driver Assist Technology. SI-DRIVE is a powertrain performance management system that allows the driver to tailor the vehicle’s driving characteristics by choosing from among Intelligent, Sport and Sport Sharp modes using a switch on the steering wheel.

The 2021 Subaru WRX STI, with a 310-horsepower 2.5-liter turbocharged BOXER engine, starts at $38,170. The WRX STI performance technology includes Multi-Mode Driver Controlled Center Differential Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive, Active Torque Vectoring and Multi-Mode Vehicle Dynamics Control. Both models begin arriving into Subaru retailers in March 2021.


2021 Mazda MX-5 Miata Starts At $27,775

The 2021 Mazda MX-5 Miata, powered by a 181 horsepower Skyactiv-G 2.0-liter engine with a Skyactiv-MT six-speed manual transmission, starts at $27,775 (including $945 for destination and handling) as early as this month. The powertrain can be configured with a Skyactiv-MT six-speed manual transmission or six-speed automatic transmission with paddle shifters. Trim levels are the MX-5 Sport, Club and Grand Touring. Standard i-Activsense safety features include Blind Spot Monitoring with Rear Cross-Traffic Alert, Smart City Brake Support and Lane Departure Warning System.

2022 Acura MDX Arrives In February Starting at $47,925

The fourth-generation 2022 Acura MDX, powered by Acura’s new 290 horsepower 3.0-liter V6 Turbo engine mated to a 10-speed automatic transmission, gets its most radical design transformation yet adding the Precision Cockpit all-digital instrument display, Amazon Alexa Built-In, and Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto integration. The new MDX has an all-new platform, body and chassis double wishbone front suspension, and multi-link rear suspension. The 2022 MDX will arrive at dealers Feb. 2 starting at $47,925 (including $1,025 destination charge). MDX Type S, powered by Acura’s new 3.0-liter V6 Turbo engine and fourth-generation Super Handling All-Wheel Drive™, is set to arrive late Summer 2021.

Aston Martin DBX Bowmore Edition

The Aston Martin DBX Bowmore Edition celebrates the brand’s partnership with single malt whisky distillery, Bowmore, with only 18 to be built before they are delivered to customers at a private lifestyle experience in Scotland. Launched in 2019, DBX is a 5-seater SUV powered by a 542 horsepower 4.0-liter twin-turbo V8 engine. The Q by Aston Martin DBX Bowmore Edition is on sale globally now and customer deliveries will take place in Q4 2021.


2021 Nissan Armada

The 2021 Nissan Armada, powered by a 400 horsepower 5.6-liter Endurance® V8 engine with a standard 8,500 lbs. maximum towing capacity, adds an integrated Trailer Brake Controller with tow hitch receiver and Trailer Sway Control for the first time. The new Armada features Nissan Safety Shield® 360 with Intelligent Lane Intervention, Intelligent Forward Collision Warning and Blind Spot Intervention. A 3rd row seat power-folding feature is standard on Platinum grade. Armada SL and Platinum models are also available with optional 2nd row captain's chairs and a removable 2nd row console. The 2021 Nissan Armada is available in SV, SL and Platinum models in 2WD and Auto 4WD drive configurations. An S grade will be available at a later date.


2021 Nissan Kicks Gets News Exterior and Interior

The 2021 Nissan Kicks front wheel drive compact crossover, available in S, SV and SR trims and powered by a 122 horsepower 1.6-liter DOHC 16-valve 4-cylinder with Continuous Variable Valve Timing Control System paired with an Xtronic transmission, gets new exterior and interior styling and features standard Safety Shield 360 which includes Automatic Emergency Braking with Pedestrian Detection, Lane Departure Warning, radar-based Blind Spot Warning, Rear Cross Traffic Alert, High Beam Assist and class-exclusive Rear Automatic Braking. Fuel economy ratings are 31 mpg city, 36 mpg highway and 33 mpg combined.


2021 Chevrolet Tahoe Turbo-Diesel Available Soon

The 2021 Chevrolet Tahoe Turbo-Diesel, powered by the 277 horsepower 3.0L Duramax inline-six turbo-diesel engine, offers an EPA-estimated 28 highway, 21 city and 24 combined mpg in rear-wheel-drive models, which also have a maximum towing up to 8,200 pounds, and 26 highway, 20 city and 22 combined mpg for four-wheel drive models. The 3.0L Duramax turbo-diesel is available on the LS, LT, RST and Premier trims with an MSRP of $995 over the base 5.3L V-8 gas engine. It is also available in the High Country trim as a $1,500 MSRP decrease over the standard 6.2L V-8 gas engine. The first customer deliveries of the 2021 Tahoe and Suburban with the available 3.0L Duramax turbo-diesel are expected to begin before the end of the year.

Wednesday, December 2, 2020

2021 Mazda CX-30 2.5 Turbo Starts $31,000

The 2021 Mazda CX-30 2.5 Turbo will deliver 250 horsepower and 320 lb-ft of torque with premium (93 octane) fuel, or 227 horsepower and 310 lb-ft of torque with regular (87 octane) fuel. Mazda’s i-Activ all-wheel drive with off-road traction assist and Skyactiv-Drive quick-shifting, six-speed automatic transmission with sport mode are standard on all turbo models. CX-30 2.5 Turbo starts at $31,000 (including $1,100 for destination and handling), the CX-30 2.5 Turbo w/ Premium Package at $33,400 and the CX-30 2.5 Turbo w/ Premium Plus Package at $35,000. 

Mustang Mach-E GT Performance Edition Coming Late Next Summer

 

The Mustang Mach-E GT Performance Edition joins the Mustang Mach-E GT stable, pumping out 480 horsepower, it delivers an EPA-estimated range of 235 miles. Mustang Mach-E GT and GT Performance Edition will be available late next Summer.


2021 Lincoln Nautilus Arrives In Early 2021

The new 2021 Lincoln Nautilus is powered by a 250 horsepower 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine or an available 335 horsepower 2.7-liter twin-turbocharged V6 engine with standard Auto Start-Stop capability and an 8-speed transmission. The new Nautilus comes standard with Lincoln Co-Pilot360™ and available Lincoln Co-Pilot360™Plus which features a 360-degree camera with a front sensing system, Adaptive Cruise Control with stop-and-go and lane-centering technology, Distance Alert/Distance Indication and Enhanced Active Park Assist and Evasive Steering Assist. The new SYNC® 4* system is displayed on a 13.2-inch screen. The Lincoln Way™ app allows clients to start and drive their Lincoln using their compatible smartphone with no traditional key necessary. Nautilus will arrive in dealerships early next year.

Friday, November 20, 2020

2022 Subaru BRZ Coming Next Fall

The all-new, rear-wheel drive 2022 Subaru BRZ sports car, on a 101.4-inch wheelbase and offered in Premium and Limited trims, is powered by a new and more powerful 228 horsepower 2.4-liter horizontally opposed engine available with either a standard six-speed manual or an available six-speed automatic with a new Sport mode designed for more aggressive driving. The BRZ will go on sale early Fall of 2021.


2021 Nissan Sentra On Sale Now Starting At $20,335

The 2021 Nissan Sentra, in its eighth generation and completely redesigned inside and out a  year ago, is powered by a 149-horsepower, 2.0L 4-cylinder engine and starts at $20,335 (including $925 destination and handling charges). For 2021 Apple CarPlay® integration and Android Auto™ is standard equipment on all trims.

Honda Civic prototype Previews 2022 Civic Coming Next Spring

The 11th-generation Honda Civic prototype gives a glimpse of the model lineup that will include an all-new Sedan, Hatchback, Si and Type R with a new chassis, more powerful and fuel-efficient powertrains,  full digital dash, multiple new features and technologies and further advances in active and passive safety features and performance. The all-new 2022 Civic arrives in late Spring 2021.

INFINITI QX55 Arrives In Spring 2021

The all-new INFINITI QX55 SUV, powered by a 268 horsepower Variable Compression Turbo four-cylinder engine, will be available in LUXE, ESSENTIAL, and SENSORY trim levels. The all-new QX55 arrives in the U.S. and Canada in spring 2021, with other key markets to follow shortly after.


2021 Jeep® Wrangler Rubicon 392 Goes On Sale Q1 2021

The 2021 Jeep® Wrangler Rubicon 392, with 10.3 inches of ground clearance, is powered by a 470 horsepower 6.4-liter V-8 engine mated to the crisp-shifting TorqueFlite eight-speed automatic transmission and Selec-Trac full-time active transfer case. Off road, the Trail Rated Wrangler Rubicon 392’s powertrain meshes with heavy-duty wide track Dana 44 axles, a 3.73 final drive ratio, transmission torque converter lockup control, a 2-inch lift and standard 33-inch tires on 17-inch beadlock-capable wheels. The 2021 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon 392 goes on sale in the first quarter of 2021.

 

2021 Toyota Mirai, All-New Generation Goes On Sale Next Month

The all-new, second-generation 2021 Toyota Mirai hydrogen fuel-cell electric vehicle (FCEV), will offer multiple grades for the first time, XLE and Limited, and is based on Toyota’s premium rear-wheel drive platform. Mirai comes equipped with Full-Speed Dynamic Radar Cruise Control, which can be activated above 30 mph and is designed to perform vehicle-to-vehicle distance controls down to 0 mph and resume from a stop. The 2021 Mirai goes on sale in December.

BMW iX Arrives In Early 2022

The BMW iX, BMW’s new technology flagship, is comparable with the BMW X5 in length and width and is almost the same height as the BMW X6 and will have an output of around 500 horsepower aiming is to deliver a lower combined electric power consumption figure which equates to a range of 300 miles according to the EPA’s FTP-75 test procedure. The battery can be charged from 10 to 80 per cent capacity in under 40 minutes. In just ten minutes, enough energy can be fed into the battery to increase the car’s range by around 75 miles. The BMW iX goes into production at BMW Plant Dingolfing in the second half of 2021 and is scheduled to arrive on U.S. shores in early 2022. 


2021 Lexus LS Starts At $77,025 This Month

 

The 2021 Lexus LS sedan powered by a 416 horsepower 3.5-liter, twin-turbo V6 engine mated to a 10-speed automatic transmission on the LS 500 that will begin arriving at dealerships in late this month, with a starting MSRP of $77,025 (including $1,025 delivery, processing & handling charge). LS 500h models, powered by a 354 horsepower Multistage Hybrid System that combines a naturally aspirated Atkinson-cycle 3.5-liter V6 gasoline engine with two electric motor/generators powered by a lithium-ion battery, are expected to arrive at dealerships in early 2021, and pricing will be announced closer to that time. The new 12.3-inch multimedia touchscreen provides additional control options for driver and passenger. 

2021 Land Rover Discovery Starts At $55,250

The 2021 Land Rover Discovery is powered by either a 296 horsepower 2.0L Turbocharged engine in the 2.0L S and 2.0L S R-Dynamic models or a 355 horsepower 3.0L Turbocharged I6 MHEV engine in the 3.0L S R-Dynamic and 3.0L HSE R-Dynamic grades. The Discovery 2.0L starts at $55,250 (including $1,350 destination and delivery charge). The New Discovery has a completely redesigned center console housing a 48 percent larger 11.4-inch full HD touchscreen and ClearSight Ground View technology, providing drivers with a view of the obscured ground directly beneath the front of the vehicle using the central touchscreen and a combination of forward-facing cameras.

2021 Sonata N Line Starts At $34,195 This Month

The 2021 Sonata N Line, powered by a 290 horsepower Smartstream 2.5-liter turbocharged engine mated to a new N Eight-Speed Wet Dual-Clutch Transmission to a SEL Plus trim Sonata is priced at $34,195 (including $995 in freight charges). Features include N front and rear fascias, rear spoiler, panoramic sunroof, glossy black side mirrors and window surround, N dual exhaust with quad tips, N badging and full LED taillights.

2021 Nissan Versa On Sale Now Starting at $15,855

The 2021 Nissan Versa, the third generation, is powered by a 122-horsepower 1.6-liter 4-cylinder engine paired with an Xtronic transmission or available 5-speed manual  in the S (5-speed manual or Xtronic transmissions), SV (Xtronic) and SR (Xtronic) models. The Nissan Safety Shield® 360 system, standard on Versa SV and SR grades, includes Automatic Emergency Braking with Pedestrian Detection, Rear Automatic Braking, Lane Departure Warning, High Beam Assist, Blind Spot Warning and Rear Cross Traffic Alert. Other available technology includes Intelligent Driver Alertness and Intelligent Cruise Control. Starting at $15,855 (including $925 destination and handling), the 2021 Versa compact sedan on sale nowat Nissan dealers nationwide.


Wednesday, November 4, 2020

2021 Nissan Maxima Starts At $37,915


The 2021 Nissan Maxima, in SV, SR and Platinum trim levels and powered by a 300-horsepower 3.5-liter VQ-series V6 engine mated to an Xtronic transmission, starts at $37,915 (including $925 destination and handling). The 40th Anniversary Edition package is priced at $2,125 on top of the fully equipped Maxima Platinum grade, which has an MSRP of $43,145.

2022 Volkswagen Golf R Coming In Late 2021

The new 2022 Volkswagen Golf R, with a newly developed torque vectoring 4Motion all-wheel-drive system and a Vehicle Dynamics Manager, is powered by a 315 horsepower 2.0-liter turbocharged engine mated to a standard 6-speed manual transmission or an optional 7-speed DSG dual-clutch automatic transmission. The suspension has been retuned specifically for the vehicle, starting with an 0.8-inch lower ride height than the standard Golf. The car features a strut-type front and a multi-link rear suspension. The car will go on sale in the U.S. as a 2022 model during the latter part of 2021. 

2021 Jeep® Gladiator Willys Starts At $36,760 Now

The new 2021 Jeep® Gladiator Willys is a Jeep Gladiator variant, powered by a 3.6-liter Pentastar V-6 engine that offers a limited-slip rear differential, rock rails, 32-inch mud terrain tires and black accents. The Willys name goes back more than a hundred years and became Kaiser Jeep in the 1950s. Gladiator Willys is available on Sport and Sport S model. The 2021 Jeep Gladiator Willys, available on Sport and Sport S models, has a starting MSRP of $36,760 (including $1,495 destination) and is available now.

2021 INFINITI Q60 Arrives Before Yearend

The 2021 INFINITI Q60 sports coupe, powered by a 300-horsepower, 3.0t twin-turbo V6 engine in the 3.0t PURE and Q60 3.0t LUXE, starts at $41,650 for rear-wheel-drive models and $43,650 for models equipped with Intelligent All-Wheel Drive. The 400-horsepower Q60 RED SPORT 400 available in Rear-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive starts at $58,100 for RWD models and $60,100 for AWD models. The 2021 INFINITI Q60 will arrive in dealerships across the U.S. before the end of the year.


2021 Jaguar E-PACE Starts At $42,045

The 2021 Jaguar E-PACE compact SUV is restyled and offered with a choice of a 246 horsepower 2.0-liter four-cylinder turbocharged Ingenium engine paired with a 9-speed automatic transmission or, on the 300 Sport, a 296 horsepower powertrain thanks to mild-hybrid technology. The focal point of the interior design is the curved 11.4-inch HD touchscreen integrated into the central instrument panel. All E-PACE models have JaguarDrive Control featuring Comfort, Eco, Dynamic, and Adaptive Surface Response modes, which can be chosen manually by the driver based on the road conditions. Pricing for E-PACE starts at $42,045 (including $1,050 destination and delivery) for P250 AWD, $47,145 for P250 SE, and $51,045 for 300 Sport.