If you’re a car fan, now your 2013 can start for real. As it’s getting usual for this blog, this special article will bring you concise information about some of the most important features of this North-American event and links for other cars whose full articles were previously published (some are in Portuguese). Opening this article will show you a brand index to make your browsing easier. Besides, it’ll be constantly updated with more information as long as the event progresses, so make sure to check it out later!
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Complete articles: SQ5, RS6 Avant.
RS7 Sportback: After seeing the new CLS 63 AMG and M6 Gran Coupé, did you really think Audi would wait too long? The sixth current RS car uses the same twin-turbo V6 4.0L debuted with RS6 Avant, but here even more powerful: there are 550 hp with eight-speed automatic gearbox and quattro system with three driving modes to make 0-60 mph in 3s9. The style changes are one more beautiful version of what Audi does with its sporty versions, but there are two interesting item packages: Dynamic also raises the top speed limit to 177 mph, while Dynamic Plus allows 190 mph.
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Complete articles: Continental GT Speed Convertible.
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Complete articles: M6 Gran Coupé, Z4.
4-Series Concept: That’s what happens when you take a 6-Series, give it a drastic length reduction and give away some of its classical style in exchange of a more obvious sportiness. It’ll be hard to figure what BMW salespeople will find to sell this car without forgetting M3 and vice-versa because they are very similar in size and certainly will be also in internal space or engine options, but the fact is this car really takes advantage from being free from 3-Series’ design not only when it comes to the design. It’s almost sure this car will hit the streets, but until now there’s very few information about that.
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Complete articles: Corvette C7, Onix, Silverado, Spin, Trax.
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Dart GT: This version was first shown at Dart’s official release as R/T, but now it’ll hit the streets with this new name. This change probably came to save the highly expected SRT’s spot, which will have a special engine. GT, in turn, focuses at the style: the black-painted front grille comes along with exclusive suspension and double exhaust tip. The interior brings Nappa leather seats, 8.4” touchscreen and dual-zone air-conditioner, not to mention the optionals list. Besides, this Dart brings the best engine available for its versions so far: a 2.4L of 180 hp and manual or six-speed automatic transmission.
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Complete articles: 500e, 500L and 500L Trekking.
500 Abarth Tenebra: Even though Fiat’ biggest releases were related to the minivan division, the sporty versions have also received some attention. Since the Abarth version already brings an entire aerodynamical kit and other style items, it didn’t take too much to create a special edition for it: besides the exclusive gray and 16” wheels, dark-coating for all the external lights and some chrome details. Internally, it brings sporty steering wheel. full leather coating and even some console details in carbon fiber. Everything moved by the very efficient MultiAir 1.4L turbo with 160 hp.
500 Cattiva: And how could you think this little Italian would lose the chance to receive one more special edition? This one is based on the Turbo version, starting with this exclusive bright dark-orange. There are several chrome details and the lights were black-painted, while the 16” wheels received dark-gray painting. Entering the car reveals a Beats multimedia sound system and sporty seats in black leather, with more dark painting to the central console. This car stays with the MultiAir 1.4L turbo with 160 hp, but the special version had the suspension readjusted, for more sporty driving.
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Grand Cherokee: The half-age facelift brought many upgrades to the luxury SUV. Externally it only brings redesigned front and rear lights (with LEDs) and bumpers, but the interior became once again up-to-date with the current technologies: there’s a 7” screen only for the dashboard, and an 8.4” one for the UConnect system at the console. Besides, the engine options received a turbined 240-hp V6 3.0L using diesel, and there’s a new automatic eight-speed gearbox with electronic selection. The Hemi V8 6.4L used at the SRT8 trim, in turn, received cylinder-deactivation to become 5% more efficient.
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Cadenza: The 2014 model year brought a small facelift to the big sedan. There were several slight updates which all together made the car more elegant, and ready to compete with big sedans like the new Toyota Avalon – it’s great to see the tail lights received LEDs, while the wheels became much prettier. The interior features dual-zone A/C, keyless entry and leather seats, with the front ones with more electric controls, not to mention the 8” touchscreen which controls the brand new SiriusXM Traffic and Uvo eServices systems. It always brings a 290-hp V6 3.3L, using FWD and six-speed automatic gearbox.
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Complete articles: IS.
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MKC Concept: Taking the lower-cost brand’s vehicles and only rebadging them is ancient history. Ford’s luxury division has created a very attractive design language of its own, and now gives a preview of their next release: this crossover will be Escape and Kuga’s high-end brother. MKC takes huge advantage from sharing only their platform, and this comes from more than its very imponent design: the concept car brings a very stylish interior, with plenty of high-quality materials, aluminum details and a full panoramic sunroof, not to mention an endless item list. There’s no engine information, though.
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Complete articles: Quattroporte.
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Complete articles: CLS 63 AMG, E-Class 2-door and 4-door, E63 AMG.
CLA: After achieving excellent acceptance with the new A-Class, instead of only creating a common sedan version the Germans decided to fashion a smaller CLS. CLA features the already famous four-door coupé body which was created by its bigger brother, and pair it to A-Class’s more casual and sporty design. The initial engine options will be a 2.0L with 150 hp for CLA 200 and 210 hp for CLA 250 and a diesel option for CLA 220 CDI, with 150 hp. But the high performance fans won’t be frustrated: there’s an AMG version coming. Click here to read this car’s full article
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Complete articles: Paceman.
Paceman JCW: It’s impossible to be surprised with this one. Right after the conventional Paceman was released, each and every sports car fan simply knew it was just a matter of time for the John Cooper Works to arrive. Not that this is bad news: the gorgeous external painting takes a lot of attention along with the the aerodynamic kit and the exclusive wheels. The interior repeats the red-and-black decor, but these cars’ main feature is hidden under the hood: how about the famous 1.6L with turbo and overboost delivers 215 hp and takes this car from 0 to 60 mph in 7s, with 140 mph of top speed.
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Complete articles: Avalon.
Corolla Furia Concept: After all those photo and video teasers, every single Toyota enthusiast now must be hoping for the automaker to take this concept to the streets with the smallest possible changes, and you know why? Because this car is the global Corolla’s future. This concept car’s design is so attractive that creates the perfect chance for this car to take the competition among the compact sedans to a whole new level – the Japanese now finally have the opportunity of making one of their most famous cars stop looking so old-fashioned when next to Civic, Elantra and Mazda3.
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CrossBlue Concept: And the MQB platform appears again. VW has finally showed their first mid-level crossover, which will be placed between Tiguan and Touareg. However, this one isn’t planned to defeat tough off-road tracks or deliver impressive amounts of luxury. Since the production car will be focused at North America, its priority will be the families, at city and highway uses. In other words, this is their first crossover to seat six or seven. The concept car also thinks at the efficiency, by using a 190-hp turbo diesel engine paired to two electric units, one for each axle, and dual-clutch transmission.
Passat Performance Concept: The US-custom version of VW’s famous mid-size sedan now shows some slight design changes, leather seats and lower ride height to prepare the public for the upcoming changes: this car will replace the five-cylinder 2.5L engine at the North-American market for a more efficient one, the EA-888 1.8L TSI with 250 hp using a six-speed automatic transmission, which could also come in a R-Line version. But what’s already sure is the new engine and the visual items, like the modified front bumper, 19” wheels, some carbon fiber details and xenon headlights and LEDs.
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