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noah44jacob · 5 years
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2020 Audi A5 Coupe Price, Engine and Release Date Review
2020 Audi A5 Coupe Price, Engine and Release Date Review
2020 Audi A5 Coupe Price, Engine and Release Date Review– It’s less if we did not identify what to anticipate of the 2020 Audi A5 Coupe. Underneath, it’s the same as the 2020 Audi A4 we just recently tested, which we summed up in using this method: “It does not make significant noise about it, but the 2020 Audi A4 Allroad Prestige Review boasts a tranquil functionality that is as wonderful as it…
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truemedian · 4 years
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2021 BMW 4 Series revealed with mild-hybrid power and, uh, that face
Yes, that face. BMW From its turbocharged powertrains to its robust cabin tech to its advanced driver-assistance systems, there are a lot of reasons to like the 2021 4 Series, which BMW officially revealed Tuesday. But the one thing everyone's going to get hung up on is the styling -- specifically, that enormous grille.
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Yes, the 2021 BMW 4 Series has the enlarged kidneys first seen on the Concept 4 showcar from the 2019 Frankfurt Motor Show, as well as the all-electric i4. It's definitely... a look. And it's one we don't like, at least in photos. BMW says the grille "is framed by surfaces with a three-dimensional mesh structure," so there's at least some interesting detail, though it kind of loses any luster it might've had by bolting the European front plate in the middle. (It's going to look awful in US press fleet spec, with a bright yellow New Jersey plate smack dab in the middle.)The 2021 4 Series will be offered in 430i, 430i xDrive and M440i xDrive models, the latter of which gets darker exterior trim and larger side air intakes on the front fascia. LED headlights are standard across all models, and the shape just doesn't work with those giant buck teeth in the middle. Compared to an equivalent 3 Series sedan, the new 4 Series is 2.2 inches longer, 1 inch wider and 2.2 inches lower. But it rides on the same 112.2-inch wheelbase. See how it stacks up to its rivals in our spec comparison.Luckily, the rest of the 4 Series looks pretty darn good, with a tapering roofline similar to that of the larger 8 Series coupe. All 4 Series coupes come standard with 18-inch wheels, though a variety of 19-inch options are available, as are M Sport brakes with either blue or red calipers, an aero kit and a rear lip spoiler. The LED taillights have an interesting light signature not unlike that of the recently revealed 2021 Acura TLX, and honestly, we think the new 4 Series looks best from the rear three-quarter view.
2020 BMW 430i vs. 2021 BMW 430i
2020 BMW 430i 2021 BMW 430i Engine 2.0-liter turbo I4 2.0-liter turbo I4 Power 248 hp 255 hp Torque 258 lb-ft 294 lb-ft Transmission 8-speed auto 8-speed auto 0-60 mph 5.5 sec 5.5 sec Top speed 155 mph 155 mph Wheelbase 110.6 in 112.2 in Length 182.7 in 187.9 in Width 79.4 in 81.9 in Height 54.2 in 54.6 in Weight 3,574 lbs 3,578 lbs Cargo capacity 15.7 cu-ft 12.0 cu-ft
Tons of tech
Step inside, and the 4 Series' design is far less polarizing. The cabin is largely the same as what you'll find in the 3 Series sedan -- the 4 Series' four-door sibling -- with leather surfaces available in a range of colors, flush-mounted controls on the center console and several different wood and metal inlay options. Being a two-door coupe, the rear seats aren't super spacious, but they can at least be folded flat to accommodate longer items from the 12-cubic-foot trunk.The 4 Series comes standard with analog gauges and a 5.1-inch color display in the instrument cluster, as well as an 8.8-inch center touchscreen for the iDrive 7 infotainment suite. Opt for the Live Cockpit Professional package and you upgrade to a 12.3-inch fully digital gauge display, like the one offered in BMW's other models, as well as a 10.2-inch central multimedia screen. Regardless of models, navigation comes standard, with real-time traffic data from BMW Maps. And hey, both Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard -- finally! -- and wirelessly, no less.As with the 3 Series, the 4 Series gets BMW's Intelligent Personal Assistant artificial intelligence tech, activated by saying, "Hey, BMW" -- kind of like the "Hey, Mercedes" function found in Benz's MBUX. Unlike MBUX, though, BMW's system is really just for controlling vehicle functions and working with the online navigation data. It's still useful, just not as robust. In other words, no, your BMW can't tell you a joke.Like the 3 Series sedan, the 4 Series can be had with a 12.3-inch digital gauge cluster and a 10.2-inch infotainment screen. BMW Elsewhere on the tech front, the 4 Series gets the same driver-assistance systems as the new 3 Series. Standard equipment includes lane-departure warning, frontal collision warning, pedestrian detection, blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert, automatic high-beam headlights and speed limit information. You can add the company's Driving Assistance Professional Package, which gets you full-speed adaptive cruise control as well as Extended Traffic Jam Assist, a Level 2 driver-assistance feature that adds lane-keeping assistance to make highway commutes easier.A particularly cool tech upgrade is the optional Parking Assistance Package, which not only includes a 3D surround camera, but has a back-up assistant that actually memorizes the last 150 feet of your journey at speeds below 20 mph, and can automatically trace the same path in reverse. For the 4 Series, this package adds BMW's new drive recorder, which can automatically capture 20 seconds of video around the moment of an impact and save it to the car's hard drive. Your insurance claims adjuster will love it.
2020 BMW 440i vs. 2021 BMW M440i
2020 BMW 440i xDrive 2021 BMW M440i xDrive Engine 3.0-liter turbo I6 3.0-liter turbo I6 Power 320 hp 382 hp Torque 330 lb-ft 364 lb-ft Transmission 8-speed auto 8-speed auto 0-60 mph 4.6 sec 4.3 sec Top speed 149 mph 155 mph Wheelbase 110.6 in 112.2 in Length 182.7 in 188.0 in Width 79.4 in 81.9 in Height 54.8 in 54.8 in Weight 3,827 lbs 3,977 lbs Cargo capacity 15.7 cu-ft 12.0 cu-ft The roofline is very similar to that of the 8 Series. BMW
Turbo power with mild-hybrid assist
The 430i comes with BMW's 2.0-liter turbo I4 engine, delivering 255 horsepower and 294 pound-feet of torque. Rear-wheel drive is standard but, as its name suggests, the 430i xDrive comes with all-wheel drive. These models accelerate to 60 mph in 5.5 and 5.3 seconds, respectively. Regardless of driveline, the 2.0-liter turbo engine is paired with an eight-speed automatic transmission.The M440i xDrive, meanwhile, uses a 3.0-liter turbo I6 engine, which now has a 48-volt mild-hybrid battery, which delivers supplemental electric boost during acceleration and smooths out the action of the stop-start system. (The engine can now shut off below 9 mph rather than waiting until the car comes to a complete stop.) All told, the 3.0-liter I6 produces 382 hp and 369 lb-ft. Its standard all-wheel drive and M Sport rear differential allow the M440i to accelerate to 60 mph in 4.3 seconds. Once again, an eight-speed automatic is the only transmission available.All 4 Series models get the same hydraulic-lift shock absorbers as the new 3 Series, which we love. This hardware smooths out road vibrations and reduces body movement, but doesn't give up any overall feedback or handling prowess. Compared to the 3 Series, the 4 Series has increased damping forces, firmer springs and larger anti-roll bars, and the coupe sits 0.4 inches lower to the ground. The M440i comes standard with an M Sport suspension, with an even stiffer tune. Finally, the Adaptive M chassis option allows for automatic adjustment of the adaptive dampers, though if our experience with the 3 Series is anything to go on, we think most buyers will prefer the standard and M Sport suspension setups just fine. Speed-sensitive power steering is standard on the 4 Series, while M Sport and M440i models get variable-ratio steering.Yes, a proper M4 is coming, too, but we won't see that version until after the four-door M3 debuts, likely sometime in 2021.The rear three-quarter is definitely this car's best angle. BMW
Arriving in October
The 2021 4 Series will go on sale globally in October, and it'll be priced from $46,595 in the US, including $995 for destination. The 430i xDrive will come in at $48,595 and the M440i xDrive will cost $59,495. This represents a $650 increase over the 2020 430i and 430i xDrive coupes, while the 2021 M440i is a full $5,150 more expensive than the 2020 440i. BMW's two-door 4 Series will continue to fight its long-time rivals, the Audi A5 and S5, and the Mercedes-Benz C300 and AMG C43. The 4 Series convertible will surely follow in due course, as will the four-door 4 Series Gran Coupe. Rest assured, they'll pack all the same performance and tech. And they'll definitely have that huge grille, too. Read More Read the full article
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fanaticarmagazin · 4 years
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AUDI RS5 Sportback und Coupe (2020) - Ready to take off
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Die aktualisierten RS 5-Modelle, Sportback und Coupé, greifen die neue RS-Designsprache ihrer großen Brüder RS 6 Avant und RS 7 Sportback auf. Für beeindruckende Fahrleistungen sorgen ein V6-Biturbo-Motor mit 450 PS, ein permanenter Allradantrieb und die Fahrwerkstechnologie Dynamic Ride Control. Der Grundpreis für beide neuen Modelle startet in Deutschland bei 83.500 Euro. Der neue Singleframe-Grill ist im Vergleich zum Audi A5 flacher und breiter. Das Kühlerschutzgitter mit dreidimensionaler Wabenstruktur ist in Schwarz glänzend gehalten. Die angedeuteten Luftschlitze über dem Grill erinnern an den Audi-Klassiker Sport Quattro von 1984.
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Als Alternative zu den serienmäßigen Matrix-LED-Scheinwerfern stehen abgedunkelte Matrix-LED-Scheinwerfer mit Laserlicht zur Wahl. Die Radhäuser sind 15 Millimeter weiter ausgestellt, neue Schweller zeichnen den RS 5 flacher. Optikpakete können in glänzendem Schwarz oder mattem Aluminium, sowie Carbon bestellt werden. Als neue Lacke stehen Turboblau Uni und Tangorot Metallic zur Wahl. Im Innenraum der RS 5-Modelle dominieren horizontale Linien und das neue RS-Designpaket in Schwarz mit felsgrauen Kontrastnähten. Die stark konturierten RS-Sportsitze lassen sich vielfältig elektrisch einstellen, ihre Lehnen sind mit dem RS-Logo geprägt. Serienmäßig dient ein Mix aus Alcantara und Leder mit Wabensteppung als Bezugsmaterial, auf Wunsch gibt es Leder Feinnappa. Neu in den RS 5-Modellen sind auch die Dekoreinlagen in Carbon matt.
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Das Interieurdesign wird durch ein neues Bedienkonzept ergänzt, das sich auf ein MMI-Touch-Display mit 10,1 Zoll Diagonale konzentriert. Dieses basiert auf dem neuen modularen Infotainmentbaukasten der dritten Generation (MIB 3). Wenn das Top-Infotainmentsystem an Bord ist, informiert die Ansicht „RS-Monitor“ den Fahrer im zentralen MMI-Display über die Temperatur von Motor und Getriebe, die maximalen Längs- und Querbeschleunigungswerte sowie über Reifendruck- und temperatur. Im 12,3 Zoll großen Virtual Cockpit können ebenfalls spezielle RS-Anzeigen über Reifendruck, Drehmoment, Leistung, Motoröltemperatur, Ladedruck und g-Kräfte angezeigt werden. Weiter können Rundenzeiten und die Beschleunigung von 0 auf 100 km/h direkt über eine Lenkradtaste gestartet werden. Auch nach der Überarbeitung leistet der 2.9 TFSI unverändert 450 PS (331 kW). Zwischen 1900 und 5000 U/min erreicht der V6-Biturbo-Motor ein Drehmoment von 600 Newtonmetern. Im RS 5 geht es in 3,9 Sekunden von Null auf 100 km/h, auf Wunsch hebt Audi Sport die Höchstgeschwindigkeit von 250 auf 280 km/h an. Per Schaltwippen kann die Acht-Stufen-Tiptronic manuell gesteuert werden. Die RS-5-Modelle sind mit permanentem Allradantrieb mit einer Kraftverteilung von 40:60 ausgestattet. Bei Bedarf kann das Mittel­differenzial bis zu 70 Prozent der Kräfte nach vorne oder bis zu 85 Prozent nach hinten umleiten. Optional kann ein Hinterachsdifferential mitbestellt werden.
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Auf Wunsch steht das RS-Sportfahrwerk Plus mit Dynamic Ride Control (DRC) bereit. Es realisiert einen rein hydraulischen Wank- und Nickausgleich, die Arbeitsweise seiner Dämpfer lässt sich über ein Fahrdynamikystem in drei Stufen umschalten. Neben den bekannten Fahrmodi Comfort, Auto und Dynamic gibt es die beiden neuen Modi „RS1“ und „RS2“. Diese sind individuell konfigurier- und speicherbar und im Anschluss direkt und schnell über die Lenkradtaste RS-Mode anwählbar. Das RS 5 Coupé und der RS 5 Sportback fahren serienmäßig auf 19 Zoll-Rädern. Auf Wunsch gibt es 20-Zöller in drei neuen Designs, eine Version davon ist gefräst und in mattem Bronze lackiert. In Deutschland und auf weiteren europäischen Märkten sind die Modelle seit Dezember 2019 bestellbar, im Frühjahr 2020 gehen beide zu den Händlern. Der Grundpreis für beide neuen Modelle startet in Deutschland bei 83.500 Euro.
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【展區導覽】車展重點用力劃!Audi創見未來陣容超驚豔!
作者:SanjiNoir 黑侍樂讀
論及國內大型展覽,2年1度的世界新車大展一向是車迷朋友的最佳朝聖境地,舉凡國產、進口品牌,亦或是全新發表車型與概念車,實質上來說即是眾車廠的軍火庫展示。想當然,來自德國、專精於豪華車生產與製造的高端品牌Audi也同樣加入戰局,一舉將旗下全新亮相的當代車款一併展出,呈現四環品牌最奢華的展場佈局。
對於Audi來說,在光學上的琢磨一直被認為是當代之最,其展場的燈光與設計皆映射了Audi對於照明的極致要求,而旗下車型所配置的Audi Matrix 矩陣式LED極光頭燈,更實質地讓Audi於同級競品中被冠上科技燈組之最的美名,讓Audi除了享有在車體打造上的極致美學外,同時也成為Audi的專屬識別印象。
然而在光電的轉換中,時代極速轉型,電動車所帶來的高效能與零排放成為移動工具中的主軸,科技創新更同為Audi的品牌標語。因此Audi於該領域上投放大量心血與成本,其努力下所生成的即是今日展場中出現的Audi首款純電動休旅車Audi e-tron。這輛純電佳作肩負著Audi對於電能佈局的期許,更是內部研發人員的心血結晶。在e-tron身上,秉持著Audi一貫的美學設計,以四橫式直線作為設計重點,並採用專為電池散熱而生的八邊形封閉式水箱護罩,並結合Audi Matrix 矩陣式 LED 頭燈技術,以邁向未來之姿導引前視造型。
車側則為了空氣力學採用導流設計,結合Audi慣用的流體線條設計,創造出0.27Cd的極低風阻係數。而車尾同樣延續Audi那圓潤且精緻的設計哲學,營造出電動未來的尾部線條。而尾燈與霧燈組施以LED燈組技術,將這輛Audi首演的純電SUV打造成充滿科技感的電氣鉅作。來至座艙,Audi e-tron散發著濃烈的未來科技,其採用三面板設計,以12.3吋Audi Virtual Cockpit全數位虛擬駕駛座艙為首,搭配10.1吋的最新的MMI Touch Response影音娛樂整合系統與8.6吋空調座椅設定界面外,e-tron同時具備互聯網、Wifi與LTE等功能,使在座乘客享有便利的網路服務。
動力技術與電池科技也同為Audi卓越技術的展現。Audi e-tron採用前後雙電動馬達與95kWh鋰電池組,透過增壓模式最高可輸出300kW(402ps)的最大馬力輸出以及664Nm的峰值扭力,配合全新Quattro四輪驅動系統,0-100km/h加速只需5.7秒即可達成,最高極速為200km/h。此外,e-tron擁有400公里的續航力,透過150 kW的快充模式更能在30分鐘內完成充電,效能相當驚人。除了擁有高效的能源運用,透過動能回收系統與高效駕駛輔助功能提供額外30%的續航力,如此高效的利用確實在電動局勢上站穩腳步。
然精巧可愛,也可以同具跑格。沒錯,在Audi展場中同時展出的全新Audi A1,那全新編排的外觀設計加上更為洗鍊的出色座艙,將過去針對年輕族群的設定改為全面性,以最經濟實惠的價格入主四環掀背小鋼砲。尤其在本次展場所亮相的亮黃配色Audi A1 30TFSI S-Line,其充滿活力的搶眼配色相當討喜,而特別之處在於本次車型搭載S-Line空力套件,融合全新多角型水箱罩、大面積蜂巢式進氣壩與箭矢型LED日行燈,性能意味十足。當然更要提到引擎蓋下方的三孔式設計,完美致敬1984年所推出的傳奇車種Sport Quattro與Ur quattro的線條設計。
來至車尾與車側,大膽創新的設計曲線同為Audi A1迷人之處。採用時下流行的類懸浮式車頂與two-tone雙色設計,結合亮面烤漆的側裙飾板與雙色造型鋁圈,營造出充滿運動氛圍的側體曲線。車尾則延續車頭氣壩的張狂造型,並同樣於保桿、鴨尾處施以亮面烤漆飾板,搭配分層式的線條、後分流器設計與高科技LED序列式尾燈組,整體後視造型既時尚又散發濃濃跑格!
不僅如此,全新Audi A1在內裝方面的質感用料確實別於以往,特別是這次軟質塑料與飾板上的豐富運用,整體質感更加精緻。然而,其駕駛為導向的10.25吋數位儀表板除提供豐富行車資訊外,更有著類戰鬥機的造型,倘若握上S-Line專屬平把方向盤、踩下油門,光看著轉速攀升,血液立刻沸騰。中控檯則具備10.1吋MMI多媒體資訊娛樂系統(入門為8.8吋),更同步導入高規車型所具備的手寫、觸控、聲控,以及Apple CarPlay和Android Auto等功能,如此科技與人性化的座艙設定,確實讓小巧的Audi A1充滿溫度。
Audi A1所具備的精巧不代表安全打折扣。全新Audi A1採用MQB A0底盤,除空間表現比過往提升不少外,主動安全配備上也是向高規車型看齊,除了具備全速域ACC車距維持系統外,可偵測行人的Audi Pre sense front系統、自動停車輔助系統、倒車顯影與雷達也同步導入。此外,本次亮相的Audi A1 S-Line 30TFSI搭載1.0升3缸渦輪增壓引擎,最大馬力輸出達85kW(116ps),峰值扭力為200Nm,結合高效的7速S-tronic雙離合器變速系統,0-100km/h僅需7.7秒,提供買家一定程度的熱血操駕,更別提1.0升所帶來的油耗與稅金優勢,全新Audi A1的綜合魅力勢不可擋!
至於在中大型休旅方面,全新戰局如今可謂是由性能跑旅Audi Q8所掀起。這款車以絕美斜背、強勁動力與機能空間進軍性能跑旅的行列,想必Auid Q系列的SUV家族發展的相當純熟,而Audi Q8的出現又為品牌旗艦跑旅樹立一分格局。整體造型上同樣植入家族式基因,採用大面積八角型水箱罩,並於上方結合鍍鉻與霧銀等高質感用料,而左右二側的進氣裝置與LED燈組巧妙結合,營造出跑格、科技兼具的前視造型。
儘管Q8與Q7採用相同的MLB evo平台架構上,不過基於車型定位,Audi Q8尺寸更為精簡,試圖營造出極致的壓縮肌肉感,配合下修的C柱、22吋大尺寸鋁圈與無窗框設計,勾勒出Coupe的原萃精神。車尾部分,Audi Q8所配置的整合式LED燈組自然是迷人,不過其雙層式車尾設計將跑旅風範如實帶出,配合下護板、矩型單邊雙出排氣尾管與傾斜美背,無論以任一角度欣賞,皆重現了Audi對於運動化的苛刻要求。
空間佈局上,Audi Q8不畏懼斜背劣勢,憑藉直逼3,000mm的軸距與長4,990mm、寬2,000mm、高1,710mm的體積表現,論空間表現毫無異議,讓乘客無論在腿部亦或是頭部皆能得到空間上的舒適滿足。再者,置物空間達605公升,經4/2/4座椅傾倒後,行李箱容量可一舉擴充至1,755L,展現不容質疑的強大空間機能。
一路上堅持高智能駕駛艙的Audi於Q8上也毫不例外,採用類Audi A8旗艦房車的豪華設置,但同時又維持Audi一慣的典雅與精簡。除了將實體按鍵簡化於觸控面板上,Audi Q8 55TFSI Quattro  S-Line導入了12.3吋Audi Virtual Cockpit數位儀表來提供豐富的行車資訊與導航,而中控台上的MMI 10.1吋與8.6吋的雙中控觸控螢幕則讓駕駛以更直覺的方式進行操作。除此之外,S-Line專屬的賽車方向盤提供優異握感與造型讓美觀與素雅成為Audi的完美內在。
動力與操控方面,本次展出的為Audi Q8 55TFSI Quattro S-Line,搭載一具3.0升V6雙渦輪增壓動力單元,最大馬力輸出可達253kW(344ps),峰值扭力可達500Nm,並配備48V Mild-Hybrid輕度複合動力系統、tiptronic 8速手自排變速系統與前40、後60輸送比例的Quattro四輪驅動系統,0-100km/h加速僅需5.9秒即可完成。底盤部分,Audi Q8被賦予搭載品牌尖端的後輪轉向及主動式氣壓懸吊等技術,因此Audi Q8 55TFSI Quattro  S-Line成為Coupe車系中的全方位悍將,將動能、操控與空間進行完美整合。
跨界休旅熱潮持續攀升,Audi在Q系列家族中也於本次車展中展出了全新大改款Audi Q3,以全新視覺造型與精巧實用度,再次踏進水深火熱的跨界硬戰。在整體外觀設計下,Audi Q3 45 Quattro TFSI S-Line皆取自於四環品牌的家族式特徵,車頭採用鋼琴烤漆的八邊形水箱罩,搭配數位矩陣式LED雷射頭燈以及張狂的進氣孔設計,在辨識度上深具四環品牌風範,而在搭配S-Line專屬空體力學套件,即便是跨界身份,依舊充滿跑格意味。
不論是圓弧式的線條與壯碩的輪輁,在Q3車身上的這些設計儼然成為Audi跨界的一大特色,搭配獨特亮面的輪輁設計與複雜幾何形的多輻式鋁圈造型,視覺樣貌頗有跨界玩家氣息。車尾那標誌性的新式LED尾燈在夜色時散發出火炬式的樣貌,增添夜間時的識別度,而下方的亮色保險桿也特意作出進氣孔與擾流造型,論硬派越野程度,或許Audi Q3才屬家族之最。
座艙表現,以Audi Q3 45TFSI Quattro S-Line為例,在延續家族樣貌的同時除用料質感更為精進以外,舉凡全新12.3吋Audi Virtual Cockpit虛擬數位座艙儀表、10.2吋MMI與8.8吋觸控螢幕也同樣出現於座艙中,更別提套用S-Line套件後所帶來的運動感,論方向盤與內飾板皆使人熱血沸騰。當然,論及跨界,空間表現自然重要,經由MQB 底盤打造後,整體尺碼來到長4,484mm、寬1,849、高1,616mm,軸距更提升為2,680mm,甚至其後行李空間經擴充可由530L提升至1,525L,展現跨界休旅所應具備的高水準載物能力。
動力表現,Audi Q3 45TFSI Quattro S-Line對於力量絕不妥協,即便搭載的為一具2.0升四缸渦輪增壓引擎,最大馬力卻可輸出高達171kW(233ps),峰值扭力可展現350Nm的強悍力道,搭配S-tronic 7速自手排變速系統與Quattro四輪驅動,0-100km/h加速可於6.3秒完成,若稱它為跨界鋼炮,可一點也不為過。
中大型房車在汽車銷售中一向佔有不可或缺的絕對地位,論哪家車廠皆不可缺席,而四環品牌旗下的豪華房車Audi A4確實為品牌銷售的堡壘,而在換上全新家族式的設計語彙,於今年五月發表的小改款A4同時也進軍Audi展場,以更出色的精緻細節與高科技座艙,在此引領中高階主管邁向成功之旅。
在整體架構下,小改款Audi A4維持既往優異的設計體態,但在細部設定更為精湛。在前視造型下,透過換上全新家族式單框架水箱護罩格柵來強化氣勢,並植入許多橫式線條曲線,下方左右二側的大型進氣裝置使Audi A4顛覆以往素雅風格,反倒是以前衛運動的風格邁進。想當然,既然身為Audi品牌豪華房車,燈組配置同步標配LED燈組(高規車型為Matrix LED技術)。車側基本上維持現有型態,不過在車尾設計上同步導入家族系列燈組,將尾燈組換上全新LED式樣,搭配上翹的車尾設計與矩型排氣管,在維持既有的穩重風格之下,同時精進科技與鮮明的運動感受。
動力方面,就小改款Audi A4 45TFSI的部份來看搭載正是當家的2.0L渦輪增壓引擎,並輔以12V Mild-Hybrid 輕油電系統,擁有182kW(248ps)的最大馬力以及370Nm的峰值扭力,搭配S-tronic 7速手自排變速箱,提供高效的動能運作反應,讓駕駛享有既穩定又強悍的動能輸出。
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2020 Audi E-Tron Sportback costs $78,395, has 218 miles of range
A sleeker, sportier 2020 E-Tron Sportback is coming to join the E-Tron in Audi’s growing EV portfolio this summer.
The E-Tron Sportback is a coupe-like version of the E-Tron battery-electric SUV that went on sale in 2018, and it will sell at a slight premium, with Audi announcing Thursday a starting price of $78,395 versus $75,795 for the regular E-Tron. Both figures include destination.
The E-Tron Sportback debuts with the same mechanicals as the E-Tron, meaning a dual-motor setup delivering 355 horsepower (402 hp with Boost Mode) and all-wheel drive—a setup good for 0-60 mph acceleration in 5.5 seconds. A sportier S variant with a tri-motor setup good for 496 hp is also coming, though Audi hasn’t said when it will land.
2020 Audi E-Tron Sportback
The battery in the E-Tron Sportback is a 95-kilowatt-hour unit and Audi quotes an EPA-estimated range of 218 miles. The regular E-Tron is rated at 204 miles by the EPA, with the extra miles of the E-Tron Sportback likely due to its slipperier shape. Using a high-speed charger, an 80-percent charge can be completed in about 30 minutes, according to Audi.
Anyone purchasing a new E-Tron Sportback will receive 1,000 kWh of free charging (equivalent to approximately 2,500 miles of range) at Electrify America fast-charging stations to be used within the first four years of ownership. Electrify America currently has 400 charging stations across the country and plans to double this by 2022.
Also included as standard is adaptive air suspension, 20-inch wheels, heated and cooled seats, a digital instrument cluster, and a surround-view camera. There’s also standard navigation with a feature that estimates where the vehicle can travel based on its current charge state.
Audi E-tron Sportback
To mark the E-Tron Sportback’s market arrival, Audi is offering a special launch edition that will come in an exclusive Plasma Blue shade of paint, together with orange brake calipers, Monaco Gray Valcona leather trim, and a few additional special touches. Numbers will be limited and pricing for this model hasn’t been.
Production of the E-Tron and E-Tron Sportback is handled at Audi’s plant in Brussels, Belgium.
Audi plans to have 20 EVs in its lineup by 2025. Others in the pipeline we know of include an E-Tron GT super sedan, Q4 E-Tron compact SUV, and an A4-sized model that might end up replacing the A5.
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2020 Nissan Z Concept, Rumor and Rivalry
New Post has been published on https://www.nissancarhq.com/2020-nissan-z-concept-rumor-and-rivalry/
2020 Nissan Z Concept, Rumor and Rivalry
2020 Nissan Z Concept, Rumor and Rivalry – Z is essential note in Nissan’s past and selection. It is restricted to sport models and several brand’s most famous versions. We all know that new Z will never restore the marvelous record of 240Z model soon, nevertheless it does not must be in this way also. 350Z model possessed its disadvantages, generally in the high end sector, with noticeably low-cost plastic-type material and horrible construction. Recent 370Z tackled individuals concerns, but without the income accomplishment as statistics have been even substantially a whole lot worse than just before. Once more it does not must be in this way and approaching Tokyo Motor Show in December is planning to property new Z concept, although 2020 Nissan Z model is planning for success the avenues in 2019.
Should Consider Looking With GTR – If Nissan shifted the borders of vehicle entire world with most recent GTR, so need to Z at the very least acquire some remnants of it. The 370Z is not meant as a more compact variation of GTR, but it really can use some of its huge competition-motivated architectural alternatives.
It is able to part beyond doubt, but the GTR is merely another entire world on it. With a little luck, new Z will tend much more on capabilities from GTR. And therefore does not signify it must get rid of GT aspect of it, that spicier combination could consider a lot more fascinating to purchasers.
2020 Nissan Z Concept
Little for the present time, as not a concept has debuted, much less manufacturing variation. What is particular is the use of the decreased FR-L platform, at the moment underpinning stunning Infiniti Q60. Less than the hood, a lot more events are awaited, when just before it absolutely was all easy enough and very clear- 350Z got a 3.5-liter model, and the 307Z possessed, you guesses it, 3.7-liter engine. Now the base engine offer you could be 3. -liter V6 scored at 304 hp, when leading 1 capabilities the identical V6 though with the tiny support of two turbos, increasing 405 horses and 475 Nm of torque.
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There is also gossip about crossbreed variation employing the identical 3. -liter in addition to 160 hp electronic motors for put together push of around 500 horse power. All engines will continue to work with 7-speed two-clutch system auto. If Japanese use some reasonable contemplating, even perhaps 2. -liter L4 model is probable no less than in Europe, primarily because that might help it become even closer German levels of competition plus decrease access price. As 370Z usually takes 5.3 moments to 60 miles per hour with recent 333 hp Underhood location, we ought to undoubtedly assume some decently speedier velocity instances with a new model.
2020 Nissan Z Rumor
Without finding a concept car almost everything is still left to real wondering. The existing variation seems as it provides escaped Manga animated and that we never realize that outliving model under consideration. The a different one is most likely will be sharper, plus more angular, turning into creatively even closer GTR. Also, given that Nissan paid for far more awareness of grille models currently, the small, and inconspicuous grille is gonna phase away for one thing far more extraordinary as with most recent Murano or Maxima.
We talked about that 370Z resolved some top quality troubles of forerunners cabin, but the new Z must accept it more. Most up-to-date alterations of GTR delivered noticeably better resources, so assume the identical remedy on this page, and in addition a lot higher quality clip alternatives must become a member of the selection. The price of close to $30k need to keep, but we foresee that you will get considerably more because of it with the new vehicle.
Rivalry For Nissan Z 2020
At the very first look levels of competition is quite a few, but as a result of the distinct style idea, at a next display less than very much, no less than in the design territory. BMW 4 Series, Audi A5, Mercedes C-School Coupe, Infinity Q60 is, all superior goods plus more made as sophisticated GT high end cruisers, when Ford Mustang, Chevy Camaro, and Dodge Challenger comply with muscle tissue car graphic brutality. If this maintains its distinct ovum designed body, only primary aesthetic competitor continues to be Audi TT, clearly outstanding in just about every feeling, and also more than twenty huge more costly. If 2020 Nissan Z model steals some GTR tips, and yes, it must, and in case cabin is provided with a lot more focus than just before, with enriched engine supply it may well convert the tide of very poor income negatively affecting its appearance at the moment. Happen Japan, make the old Fairlady very proud yet again!
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candello · 7 years
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2020 Nissan Z Concept, Rumor and Rivalry
New Post has been published on https://www.nissancarhq.com/2020-nissan-z-concept-rumor-and-rivalry/
2020 Nissan Z Concept, Rumor and Rivalry
2020 Nissan Z Concept, Rumor and Rivalry – Z is essential note in Nissan’s past and selection. It is restricted to sport models and several brand’s most famous versions. We all know that new Z will never restore the marvelous record of 240Z model soon, nevertheless it does not must be in this way also. 350Z model possessed its disadvantages, generally in the high end sector, with noticeably low-cost plastic-type material and horrible construction. Recent 370Z tackled individuals concerns, but without the income accomplishment as statistics have been even substantially a whole lot worse than just before. Once more it does not must be in this way and approaching Tokyo Motor Show in December is planning to property new Z concept, although 2020 Nissan Z model is planning for success the avenues in 2019.
Should Consider Looking With GTR – If Nissan shifted the borders of vehicle entire world with most recent GTR, so need to Z at the very least acquire some remnants of it. The 370Z is not meant as a more compact variation of GTR, but it really can use some of its huge competition-motivated architectural alternatives.
It is able to part beyond doubt, but the GTR is merely another entire world on it. With a little luck, new Z will tend much more on capabilities from GTR. And therefore does not signify it must get rid of GT aspect of it, that spicier combination could consider a lot more fascinating to purchasers.
2020 Nissan Z Concept
Little for the present time, as not a concept has debuted, much less manufacturing variation. What is particular is the use of the decreased FR-L platform, at the moment underpinning stunning Infiniti Q60. Less than the hood, a lot more events are awaited, when just before it absolutely was all easy enough and very clear- 350Z got a 3.5-liter model, and the 307Z possessed, you guesses it, 3.7-liter engine. Now the base engine offer you could be 3. -liter V6 scored at 304 hp, when leading 1 capabilities the identical V6 though with the tiny support of two turbos, increasing 405 horses and 475 Nm of torque.
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There is also gossip about crossbreed variation employing the identical 3. -liter in addition to 160 hp electronic motors for put together push of around 500 horse power. All engines will continue to work with 7-speed two-clutch system auto. If Japanese use some reasonable contemplating, even perhaps 2. -liter L4 model is probable no less than in Europe, primarily because that might help it become even closer German levels of competition plus decrease access price. As 370Z usually takes 5.3 moments to 60 miles per hour with recent 333 hp Underhood location, we ought to undoubtedly assume some decently speedier velocity instances with a new model.
2020 Nissan Z Rumor
Without finding a concept car almost everything is still left to real wondering. The existing variation seems as it provides escaped Manga animated and that we never realize that outliving model under consideration. The a different one is most likely will be sharper, plus more angular, turning into creatively even closer GTR. Also, given that Nissan paid for far more awareness of grille models currently, the small, and inconspicuous grille is gonna phase away for one thing far more extraordinary as with most recent Murano or Maxima.
We talked about that 370Z resolved some top quality troubles of forerunners cabin, but the new Z must accept it more. Most up-to-date alterations of GTR delivered noticeably better resources, so assume the identical remedy on this page, and in addition a lot higher quality clip alternatives must become a member of the selection. The price of close to $30k need to keep, but we foresee that you will get considerably more because of it with the new vehicle.
Rivalry For Nissan Z 2020
At the very first look levels of competition is quite a few, but as a result of the distinct style idea, at a next display less than very much, no less than in the design territory. BMW 4 Series, Audi A5, Mercedes C-School Coupe, Infinity Q60 is, all superior goods plus more made as sophisticated GT high end cruisers, when Ford Mustang, Chevy Camaro, and Dodge Challenger comply with muscle tissue car graphic brutality. If this maintains its distinct ovum designed body, only primary aesthetic competitor continues to be Audi TT, clearly outstanding in just about every feeling, and also more than twenty huge more costly. If 2020 Nissan Z model steals some GTR tips, and yes, it must, and in case cabin is provided with a lot more focus than just before, with enriched engine supply it may well convert the tide of very poor income negatively affecting its appearance at the moment. Happen Japan, make the old Fairlady very proud yet again!
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iratefate · 7 years
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2020 Nissan Z Concept, Rumor and Rivalry
New Post has been published on https://www.nissancarhq.com/2020-nissan-z-concept-rumor-and-rivalry/
2020 Nissan Z Concept, Rumor and Rivalry
2020 Nissan Z Concept, Rumor and Rivalry – Z is essential note in Nissan’s past and selection. It is restricted to sport models and several brand’s most famous versions. We all know that new Z will never restore the marvelous record of 240Z model soon, nevertheless it does not must be in this way also. 350Z model possessed its disadvantages, generally in the high end sector, with noticeably low-cost plastic-type material and horrible construction. Recent 370Z tackled individuals concerns, but without the income accomplishment as statistics have been even substantially a whole lot worse than just before. Once more it does not must be in this way and approaching Tokyo Motor Show in December is planning to property new Z concept, although 2020 Nissan Z model is planning for success the avenues in 2019.
Should Consider Looking With GTR – If Nissan shifted the borders of vehicle entire world with most recent GTR, so need to Z at the very least acquire some remnants of it. The 370Z is not meant as a more compact variation of GTR, but it really can use some of its huge competition-motivated architectural alternatives.
It is able to part beyond doubt, but the GTR is merely another entire world on it. With a little luck, new Z will tend much more on capabilities from GTR. And therefore does not signify it must get rid of GT aspect of it, that spicier combination could consider a lot more fascinating to purchasers.
2020 Nissan Z Concept
Little for the present time, as not a concept has debuted, much less manufacturing variation. What is particular is the use of the decreased FR-L platform, at the moment underpinning stunning Infiniti Q60. Less than the hood, a lot more events are awaited, when just before it absolutely was all easy enough and very clear- 350Z got a 3.5-liter model, and the 307Z possessed, you guesses it, 3.7-liter engine. Now the base engine offer you could be 3. -liter V6 scored at 304 hp, when leading 1 capabilities the identical V6 though with the tiny support of two turbos, increasing 405 horses and 475 Nm of torque.
There is also gossip about crossbreed variation employing the identical 3. -liter in addition to 160 hp electronic motors for put together push of around 500 horse power. All engines will continue to work with 7-speed two-clutch system auto. If Japanese use some reasonable contemplating, even perhaps 2. -liter L4 model is probable no less than in Europe, primarily because that might help it become even closer German levels of competition plus decrease access price. As 370Z usually takes 5.3 moments to 60 miles per hour with recent 333 hp Underhood location, we ought to undoubtedly assume some decently speedier velocity instances with a new model.
2020 Nissan Z Rumor
Without finding a concept car almost everything is still left to real wondering. The existing variation seems as it provides escaped Manga animated and that we never realize that outliving model under consideration. The a different one is most likely will be sharper, plus more angular, turning into creatively even closer GTR. Also, given that Nissan paid for far more awareness of grille models currently, the small, and inconspicuous grille is gonna phase away for one thing far more extraordinary as with most recent Murano or Maxima.
We talked about that 370Z resolved some top quality troubles of forerunners cabin, but the new Z must accept it more. Most up-to-date alterations of GTR delivered noticeably better resources, so assume the identical remedy on this page, and in addition a lot higher quality clip alternatives must become a member of the selection. The price of close to $30k need to keep, but we foresee that you will get considerably more because of it with the new vehicle.
Rivalry For Nissan Z 2020
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At the very first look levels of competition is quite a few, but as a result of the distinct style idea, at a next display less than very much, no less than in the design territory. BMW 4 Series, Audi A5, Mercedes C-School Coupe, Infinity Q60 is, all superior goods plus more made as sophisticated GT high end cruisers, when Ford Mustang, Chevy Camaro, and Dodge Challenger comply with muscle tissue car graphic brutality. If this maintains its distinct ovum designed body, only primary aesthetic competitor continues to be Audi TT, clearly outstanding in just about every feeling, and also more than twenty huge more costly. If 2020 Nissan Z model steals some GTR tips, and yes, it must, and in case cabin is provided with a lot more focus than just before, with enriched engine supply it may well convert the tide of very poor income negatively affecting its appearance at the moment. Happen Japan, make the old Fairlady very proud yet again!
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2020 Nissan Z Concept, Rumor and Rivalry
New Post has been published on https://www.nissancarhq.com/2020-nissan-z-concept-rumor-and-rivalry/
2020 Nissan Z Concept, Rumor and Rivalry
2020 Nissan Z Concept, Rumor and Rivalry – Z is essential note in Nissan’s past and selection. It is restricted to sport models and several brand’s most famous versions. We all know that new Z will never restore the marvelous record of 240Z model soon, nevertheless it does not must be in this way also. 350Z model possessed its disadvantages, generally in the high end sector, with noticeably low-cost plastic-type material and horrible construction. Recent 370Z tackled individuals concerns, but without the income accomplishment as statistics have been even substantially a whole lot worse than just before. Once more it does not must be in this way and approaching Tokyo Motor Show in December is planning to property new Z concept, although 2020 Nissan Z model is planning for success the avenues in 2019.
Should Consider Looking With GTR – If Nissan shifted the borders of vehicle entire world with most recent GTR, so need to Z at the very least acquire some remnants of it. The 370Z is not meant as a more compact variation of GTR, but it really can use some of its huge competition-motivated architectural alternatives.
It is able to part beyond doubt, but the GTR is merely another entire world on it. With a little luck, new Z will tend much more on capabilities from GTR. And therefore does not signify it must get rid of GT aspect of it, that spicier combination could consider a lot more fascinating to purchasers.
2020 Nissan Z Concept
Little for the present time, as not a concept has debuted, much less manufacturing variation. What is particular is the use of the decreased FR-L platform, at the moment underpinning stunning Infiniti Q60. Less than the hood, a lot more events are awaited, when just before it absolutely was all easy enough and very clear- 350Z got a 3.5-liter model, and the 307Z possessed, you guesses it, 3.7-liter engine. Now the base engine offer you could be 3. -liter V6 scored at 304 hp, when leading 1 capabilities the identical V6 though with the tiny support of two turbos, increasing 405 horses and 475 Nm of torque.
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There is also gossip about crossbreed variation employing the identical 3. -liter in addition to 160 hp electronic motors for put together push of around 500 horse power. All engines will continue to work with 7-speed two-clutch system auto. If Japanese use some reasonable contemplating, even perhaps 2. -liter L4 model is probable no less than in Europe, primarily because that might help it become even closer German levels of competition plus decrease access price. As 370Z usually takes 5.3 moments to 60 miles per hour with recent 333 hp Underhood location, we ought to undoubtedly assume some decently speedier velocity instances with a new model.
2020 Nissan Z Rumor
Without finding a concept car almost everything is still left to real wondering. The existing variation seems as it provides escaped Manga animated and that we never realize that outliving model under consideration. The a different one is most likely will be sharper, plus more angular, turning into creatively even closer GTR. Also, given that Nissan paid for far more awareness of grille models currently, the small, and inconspicuous grille is gonna phase away for one thing far more extraordinary as with most recent Murano or Maxima.
We talked about that 370Z resolved some top quality troubles of forerunners cabin, but the new Z must accept it more. Most up-to-date alterations of GTR delivered noticeably better resources, so assume the identical remedy on this page, and in addition a lot higher quality clip alternatives must become a member of the selection. The price of close to $30k need to keep, but we foresee that you will get considerably more because of it with the new vehicle.
Rivalry For Nissan Z 2020
At the very first look levels of competition is quite a few, but as a result of the distinct style idea, at a next display less than very much, no less than in the design territory. BMW 4 Series, Audi A5, Mercedes C-School Coupe, Infinity Q60 is, all superior goods plus more made as sophisticated GT high end cruisers, when Ford Mustang, Chevy Camaro, and Dodge Challenger comply with muscle tissue car graphic brutality. If this maintains its distinct ovum designed body, only primary aesthetic competitor continues to be Audi TT, clearly outstanding in just about every feeling, and also more than twenty huge more costly. If 2020 Nissan Z model steals some GTR tips, and yes, it must, and in case cabin is provided with a lot more focus than just before, with enriched engine supply it may well convert the tide of very poor income negatively affecting its appearance at the moment. Happen Japan, make the old Fairlady very proud yet again!
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2020 Nissan Z Concept, Rumor and Rivalry
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2020 Nissan Z Concept, Rumor and Rivalry
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2020 Nissan Z Concept, Rumor and Rivalry – Z is essential note in Nissan’s past and selection. It is restricted to sport models and several brand’s most famous versions. We all know that new Z will never restore the marvelous record of 240Z model soon, nevertheless it does not must be in this way also. 350Z model possessed its disadvantages, generally in the high end sector, with noticeably low-cost plastic-type material and horrible construction. Recent 370Z tackled individuals concerns, but without the income accomplishment as statistics have been even substantially a whole lot worse than just before. Once more it does not must be in this way and approaching Tokyo Motor Show in December is planning to property new Z concept, although 2020 Nissan Z model is planning for success the avenues in 2019.
Should Consider Looking With GTR – If Nissan shifted the borders of vehicle entire world with most recent GTR, so need to Z at the very least acquire some remnants of it. The 370Z is not meant as a more compact variation of GTR, but it really can use some of its huge competition-motivated architectural alternatives.
It is able to part beyond doubt, but the GTR is merely another entire world on it. With a little luck, new Z will tend much more on capabilities from GTR. And therefore does not signify it must get rid of GT aspect of it, that spicier combination could consider a lot more fascinating to purchasers.
2020 Nissan Z Concept
Little for the present time, as not a concept has debuted, much less manufacturing variation. What is particular is the use of the decreased FR-L platform, at the moment underpinning stunning Infiniti Q60. Less than the hood, a lot more events are awaited, when just before it absolutely was all easy enough and very clear- 350Z got a 3.5-liter model, and the 307Z possessed, you guesses it, 3.7-liter engine. Now the base engine offer you could be 3. -liter V6 scored at 304 hp, when leading 1 capabilities the identical V6 though with the tiny support of two turbos, increasing 405 horses and 475 Nm of torque.
There is also gossip about crossbreed variation employing the identical 3. -liter in addition to 160 hp electronic motors for put together push of around 500 horse power. All engines will continue to work with 7-speed two-clutch system auto. If Japanese use some reasonable contemplating, even perhaps 2. -liter L4 model is probable no less than in Europe, primarily because that might help it become even closer German levels of competition plus decrease access price. As 370Z usually takes 5.3 moments to 60 miles per hour with recent 333 hp Underhood location, we ought to undoubtedly assume some decently speedier velocity instances with a new model.
2020 Nissan Z Rumor
Without finding a concept car almost everything is still left to real wondering. The existing variation seems as it provides escaped Manga animated and that we never realize that outliving model under consideration. The a different one is most likely will be sharper, plus more angular, turning into creatively even closer GTR. Also, given that Nissan paid for far more awareness of grille models currently, the small, and inconspicuous grille is gonna phase away for one thing far more extraordinary as with most recent Murano or Maxima.
We talked about that 370Z resolved some top quality troubles of forerunners cabin, but the new Z must accept it more. Most up-to-date alterations of GTR delivered noticeably better resources, so assume the identical remedy on this page, and in addition a lot higher quality clip alternatives must become a member of the selection. The price of close to $30k need to keep, but we foresee that you will get considerably more because of it with the new vehicle.
Rivalry For Nissan Z 2020
At the very first look levels of competition is quite a few, but as a result of the distinct style idea, at a next display less than very much, no less than in the design territory. BMW 4 Series, Audi A5, Mercedes C-School Coupe, Infinity Q60 is, all superior goods plus more made as sophisticated GT high end cruisers, when Ford Mustang, Chevy Camaro, and Dodge Challenger comply with muscle tissue car graphic brutality. If this maintains its distinct ovum designed body, only primary aesthetic competitor continues to be Audi TT, clearly outstanding in just about every feeling, and also more than twenty huge more costly. If 2020 Nissan Z model steals some GTR tips, and yes, it must, and in case cabin is provided with a lot more focus than just before, with enriched engine supply it may well convert the tide of very poor income negatively affecting its appearance at the moment. Happen Japan, make the old Fairlady very proud yet again!
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New and Future Cars for 2018 and Beyond
In 2016 the car-making industry saw its seventh consecutive year of record sales in the U.S. with 17.55 million purchases in all. So far in 2017 the numbers seem to have finally plateaued, with analysts forecasting a final total closer to 17 million—still not too shabby. Various social, political, and economic factors are driving the slight decline, but don’t blame it on a lack of interesting, exciting, and appealing new vehicles designed to grab our attention. Indeed, the following is filled with more than 100 cars, crossovers, SUVs, and trucks that are either on sale now or will be within a few years. Even so, this lineup is not exhaustive in terms of everything coming down the pipe. It is composed of the top 100-plus machines that pique our interest as the automotive world continues to change on a seemingly daily basis. Although there might come a day when, as some predict, we will see a sad end to our celebration of No Boring Cars, the good news is—as evidenced on the following pages—we aren’t there yet by a long shot.
2020 Acura RLX
When to Expect It: Summer 2020
The beak is dead! Long live the diamond pentagon grille! Aside from the new mug, expect to see a bigger badge and a wider body similar to the Precision Concept for the new RLX. More tech from the flagship NSX supercar as well as more powerful electric motors for the sport hybrid Super Handling All-Wheel Drive luxury sedan should continue to trickle over. The extra juice should provide a healthy gain to the V-6 hybrid system’s current combined 377-hp output, but the standard 310-hp V-6 in the RLX could be replaced by a version of the 2.0-liter turbocharged i-VTEC four-cylinder that’s in the 2018 Honda Accord. The six-speed automatic and seven-speed dual-clutch transmission will probably be replaced with a new 10-speed automatic transmission. More radar and lidar equipment should find its way to the redesigned RLX, as should a lot of autonomous features in the cockpit if Acura expects its fully autonomous fleet to hit the 2025 target date. The car should be available in 2020 for a starting price of around $60,000.
2018 Alfa Romeo Stelvio
On Sale: Now (Early 2018 for Quadrifoglio); Base Price: $42,990
Alfa Romeo figures consumers in the U.S. bought about 2.1 million vehicles in the premium segment last year, a quarter of those being premium SUVs. It’s hard to imagine the mandate to build SUVs was a dream come true for Porsche, Bentley, Maserati, and very soon Lamborghini, nor would we guess Alfa loyalists unanimously embrace the idea. But that’s the market reality and why we have the 2018 Alfa Romeo Stelvio, named for a mountain pass in the Swiss Alps. Based on the Giulia platform, the all-wheel-drive Stelvio is powered by a 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder with 280 horsepower mated to an eight-speed ZF automatic transmission. Styling is a strong point, as is the welcoming interior. Steering and handling are suitably Italian—weight distribution is 50/50—and even at the base level ($42,990), you get some nice features ranging from leather upholstery to a carbon-fiber driveshaft. You can step up to the Ti Lusso package for more luxury or Ti Sport for better performance, including 20-inch wheels and an upgraded suspension. You’ll have to wait until early 2018, however, for the Stelvio Quadrifoglio and its meaty 505-horsepower twin-turbo V-6.
2020 Aston Martin Valkyrie
When To Expect It: Deliveries begin 2019
Aston Martin has conceived what it calls “the hypercar of our time,” created in partnership with Red Bull Racing and Formula 1 design legend Adrian Newey. The key to achieving its goal is the Newey-designed aerodynamic package. This is a ground-effect car. Its radically sculpted floor sits higher off the road than the body sides while the “grille” is an opening to funnel air into tunnels along the cockpit sides. The Valkyrie features variable ride height and a hybrid rear-wheel-drive powertrain. The engine is a new, naturally aspirated 6.5-liter Cosworth V-12, supplemented by an electric motor. Total output should exceed 1,000 hp. Constructed from materials including carbon fiber and titanium, a 2,400-pound-or-less curb weight is the target. Figure 0-60 mph in less than 3 seconds and sustained lateral grip and braking in excess of 2 g. Aston will build 150 road cars and 25 track-only versions. Price should be about $3.2 million, but all road versions are already sold.
2018 Audi A5, S5, RS 5
On Sale: Now (Late 2017 for RS 5); Base Price: $43,775 (A5) / $55,575 (S5) /$70,000 (RS 5 est)
Although not as elegant as the original Walter de Silva-designed first generation, Audi’s second crack at the A5 makes up for that with big leaps in technology and refinement. The simple, clean cabin is wisely designed around the stellar virtual cockpit instrument display, a segment-best feature in infotainment.
The base 252-hp turbocharged four-cylinder for the A5 is as smooth and punchy as ever, and standard all-wheel drive serves up balanced control alongside steady handling. Thanks to the new five-link front and rear suspension, the last-gen car’s unwanted understeer is a thing of the past.
For the brawnier S5, Audi amped up both power and torque by swapping out the old supercharged engine in favor of a turbocharged 3.0-liter V-6. The new mill’s healthy 354 hp and 369 lb-ft are now sent to all four wheels via an eight-speed automatic transmission, which better manages the gobs of low-end torque than last generation’s dual-clutch.
The A5 and S5 are already in showrooms, but Audi has also confirmed a buck-wild RS 5 will arrive by year’s end as a 2018 model. Chomping at the bit with 450 hp and 443 lb-ft of torque from the 2.9-liter twin-turbo V-6 it shares with the new Porsche Panamera, the RS 5 should match the 503-hp Mercedes-AMG C63’s 3.7-second sprint to 60 mph, owing to its sophisticated all-wheel-drive setup. The A5 and S5 start at $43,775 and $55,575, respectively. The RS 5 coupe starts around $70,000 and goes on sale late in 2017.
2019 AUDI A8
On Sale: 2018 / Base Price: $80,000 (est)
Handsome. Conservative. Understated. These words have, for a decade or more, been the key descriptors of Audi’s exterior design ethos. That has changed in the last 24 months or so, and it’s going to keep changing with the introduction of the Audi A8.
The interior carries forward past themes, too, but with an edgier, futuristic flair and no more buttons thanks to two haptic feedback screens. There’s a lot going on beneath the surface as well—things such as unattended self-parking, a 12.3-inch high-resolution virtual cockpit display that replaces the instrument panel, and the ability to interpret GPS route data and sensor information to automatically coast (at speeds between 34 and 99 mph) or recuperate energy via the 48-volt belt-alternator starter system.
The 2019 Audi A8 goes on sale in the U.S. sometime next year with a starting price around $80,000.
2019 Audi Q8
On Sale: 2018 / Base Price: $55,000 (est)
Following the trend of style-first, function-second SUVs such as the BMW X6 and Mercedes GLE Coupe, the Audi Q8 will begin production in 2018 as the flagship of Ingolstadt’s SUV portfolio. The nearly finished concept version (pictured) of the Marc Lichte-penned Q8 showcases a chunky and purposeful styling language meant to break Audi’s traditionally restrained mold. (If all moves ahead as planned, it’ll be by far the least hideous option in the segment.) We also expect the Q8 will launch with the next generation of Audi’s infotainment system, featuring multiple touchscreens and a new head-up display, which will make their debut first on the new A8.
Unlike its three-row Q7 sibling, the Q8 will come exclusively as a two-row SUV, riding on the same MLB architecture that also underpins the surprisingly athletic Bentley Bentayga. Powertrain options are undetermined, but we expect the 333-hp turbocharged 3.0-liter V-6 from the Q7 at launch, with a plug-in hybrid option as well as a sportier S model in the pipeline. Look for a starting price north of $55,000.
2018 AUDI RS 3
On Sale: Now; Base Price: $55,875
An absurd, white-hot 400-hp dynamo of an entry-level luxury sedan used to be the sort of thing we’d have to lust after from across the ocean. These are blessed times, however, seeing as Audi has renewed its commitment to beefing up its RS portfolio here in the States to better compete with BMW M and Mercedes-AMG.
Europe was able to enjoy the last RS 3 as a hatchback with a 367-hp turbo inline-five, but we’ll only get it as a sedan. Using the same all-new turbocharged inline-five and seven-speed dual-clutch gearbox as the more compact TT RS, the first-ever Audi RS 3 for the U.S. has the added benefit of four doors and a more usable back seat. Despite a little more weight and a less track-focused approach to suspension tuning, the $55,875 RS 3 will still be a potent answer to the Mercedes-AMG CLA45, capable of cracking off 0-60-mph sprints in less than 4 seconds.
2018 Audi TT RS
On Sale: Now; Base Price: $65,875
Anyone accusing Audi of being too sedate would do well to sample the TT RS. Packing 40 more horses and maintaining the same 3,306-pound weight, this 400-hp überTT won the heart of contributing writer and race-car driver Andy Pilgrim. A big part of the appeal is the distinctive, all-new 2.5-liter turbo inline-five. True to Audi heritage and electrifying to witness, the new aluminum-intensive engine drops 54 pounds and sounds delicious with an optional sport exhaust.
Other major bits of kit include a nonadjustable sport suspension and carbon-ceramic front brakes, but the TT RS is a beast even with its standard steel brakes and adaptive magnetic dampers. Even under serious punishment the TT RS will not understeer; its all-wheel-drive system is capable of sending just shy of 100 percent of available torque to the rear axle.
With no real competitors at its $65,875 price point along with all-wheel drive and brutal 3.6-second 0-60-mph launches, the TT RS is in a class of its own.
2018 Bentley Continental GT
When To Expect It: Summer 2018
The 2018 Continental GT will make its debut at the 2017 Frankfurt Motor Show with a newfound focus on athleticism, technology, and an appropriately avant-garde design language. Although the new Conti’s looks borrow curvy cues from the EXP 12 Speed 6e concept, its chassis is based on Porsche’s MSB platform. The Continental’s top-dog model will be powered by a new edition of the venerable 6.0-liter W-12 delivering 624 horsepower and 664 lb-ft of torque. In this guise, the new model eclipses the outgoing Speed version with a 0-60-mph time of 3.6 seconds and a top speed of 207 mph. By 2019 a 550-hp, 4.0-liter V-8 model should materialize, as should a plug-in hybrid that utilizes a 3.0-liter V-6. A hefty fuel tank and drivetrain efficiency improvements will deliver a cruising range of around 500 miles.
2017 Bentley Continental Supersports
On Sale: Now; Base Price: $296,025 (coupe) $325,325 (convertible)
The curtain call for the current Conti invokes brag-worthy milestones, appointing the 209-mph Supersports coupe ($296,025) as the world’s fastest four-seater and the 205-mph Supersports convertible ($325,325) as the fastest four-seat convertible. The W-12 engine sees its most potent application to date with a reworked intake and charging system and larger turbos that can spin at 150,000 rpm. The upgrades extract 700 horsepower and 750 lb-ft of torque from the 6.0-liter W-12, a 67-hp and 131-lb-ft gain over the Speed model. That motivation can launch the 2.5-ton steed to 60 mph in 3.4 seconds, aided by 88 pounds of weight loss at the wheels, brakes, and exhaust. The notoriously long-in-the-tooth infotainment hardware is at least garnished with more inventive finishes such as a dashboard embedded with a checkerboard pattern made of 12,000 strands of carbon fiber, each 10 times thinner than a strand of human hair.
2019 BMW 8 Series
On Sale: 2018 / Base Price: $100,000 (est)
The original 8 Series was revered for its timeless shape and forward-thinking technology. This Adrian van Hooydonk-penned successor will be no different. (IFTTT
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jesusvasser · 7 years
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New and Future Cars for 2018 and Beyond
In 2016 the car-making industry saw its seventh consecutive year of record sales in the U.S. with 17.55 million purchases in all. So far in 2017 the numbers seem to have finally plateaued, with analysts forecasting a final total closer to 17 million—still not too shabby. Various social, political, and economic factors are driving the slight decline, but don’t blame it on a lack of interesting, exciting, and appealing new vehicles designed to grab our attention. Indeed, the following is filled with more than 100 cars, crossovers, SUVs, and trucks that are either on sale now or will be within a few years. Even so, this lineup is not exhaustive in terms of everything coming down the pipe. It is composed of the top 100-plus machines that pique our interest as the automotive world continues to change on a seemingly daily basis. Although there might come a day when, as some predict, we will see a sad end to our celebration of No Boring Cars, the good news is—as evidenced on the following pages—we aren’t there yet by a long shot.
2020 Acura RLX
When to Expect It: Summer 2020
The beak is dead! Long live the diamond pentagon grille! Aside from the new mug, expect to see a bigger badge and a wider body similar to the Precision Concept for the new RLX. More tech from the flagship NSX supercar as well as more powerful electric motors for the sport hybrid Super Handling All-Wheel Drive luxury sedan should continue to trickle over. The extra juice should provide a healthy gain to the V-6 hybrid system’s current combined 377-hp output, but the standard 310-hp V-6 in the RLX could be replaced by a version of the 2.0-liter turbocharged i-VTEC four-cylinder that’s in the 2018 Honda Accord. The six-speed automatic and seven-speed dual-clutch transmission will probably be replaced with a new 10-speed automatic transmission. More radar and lidar equipment should find its way to the redesigned RLX, as should a lot of autonomous features in the cockpit if Acura expects its fully autonomous fleet to hit the 2025 target date. The car should be available in 2020 for a starting price of around $60,000.
2018 Alfa Romeo Stelvio
On Sale: Now (Early 2018 for Quadrifoglio); Base Price: $42,990
Alfa Romeo figures consumers in the U.S. bought about 2.1 million vehicles in the premium segment last year, a quarter of those being premium SUVs. It’s hard to imagine the mandate to build SUVs was a dream come true for Porsche, Bentley, Maserati, and very soon Lamborghini, nor would we guess Alfa loyalists unanimously embrace the idea. But that’s the market reality and why we have the 2018 Alfa Romeo Stelvio, named for a mountain pass in the Swiss Alps. Based on the Giulia platform, the all-wheel-drive Stelvio is powered by a 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder with 280 horsepower mated to an eight-speed ZF automatic transmission. Styling is a strong point, as is the welcoming interior. Steering and handling are suitably Italian—weight distribution is 50/50—and even at the base level ($42,990), you get some nice features ranging from leather upholstery to a carbon-fiber driveshaft. You can step up to the Ti Lusso package for more luxury or Ti Sport for better performance, including 20-inch wheels and an upgraded suspension. You’ll have to wait until early 2018, however, for the Stelvio Quadrifoglio and its meaty 505-horsepower twin-turbo V-6.
2020 Aston Martin Valkyrie
When To Expect It: Deliveries begin 2019
Aston Martin has conceived what it calls “the hypercar of our time,” created in partnership with Red Bull Racing and Formula 1 design legend Adrian Newey. The key to achieving its goal is the Newey-designed aerodynamic package. This is a ground-effect car. Its radically sculpted floor sits higher off the road than the body sides while the “grille” is an opening to funnel air into tunnels along the cockpit sides. The Valkyrie features variable ride height and a hybrid rear-wheel-drive powertrain. The engine is a new, naturally aspirated 6.5-liter Cosworth V-12, supplemented by an electric motor. Total output should exceed 1,000 hp. Constructed from materials including carbon fiber and titanium, a 2,400-pound-or-less curb weight is the target. Figure 0-60 mph in less than 3 seconds and sustained lateral grip and braking in excess of 2 g. Aston will build 150 road cars and 25 track-only versions. Price should be about $3.2 million, but all road versions are already sold.
2018 Audi A5, S5, RS 5
On Sale: Now (Late 2017 for RS 5); Base Price: $43,775 (A5) / $55,575 (S5) /$70,000 (RS 5 est)
Although not as elegant as the original Walter de Silva-designed first generation, Audi’s second crack at the A5 makes up for that with big leaps in technology and refinement. The simple, clean cabin is wisely designed around the stellar virtual cockpit instrument display, a segment-best feature in infotainment.
The base 252-hp turbocharged four-cylinder for the A5 is as smooth and punchy as ever, and standard all-wheel drive serves up balanced control alongside steady handling. Thanks to the new five-link front and rear suspension, the last-gen car’s unwanted understeer is a thing of the past.
For the brawnier S5, Audi amped up both power and torque by swapping out the old supercharged engine in favor of a turbocharged 3.0-liter V-6. The new mill’s healthy 354 hp and 369 lb-ft are now sent to all four wheels via an eight-speed automatic transmission, which better manages the gobs of low-end torque than last generation’s dual-clutch.
The A5 and S5 are already in showrooms, but Audi has also confirmed a buck-wild RS 5 will arrive by year’s end as a 2018 model. Chomping at the bit with 450 hp and 443 lb-ft of torque from the 2.9-liter twin-turbo V-6 it shares with the new Porsche Panamera, the RS 5 should match the 503-hp Mercedes-AMG C63’s 3.7-second sprint to 60 mph, owing to its sophisticated all-wheel-drive setup. The A5 and S5 start at $43,775 and $55,575, respectively. The RS 5 coupe starts around $70,000 and goes on sale late in 2017.
2019 AUDI A8
On Sale: 2018 / Base Price: $80,000 (est)
Handsome. Conservative. Understated. These words have, for a decade or more, been the key descriptors of Audi’s exterior design ethos. That has changed in the last 24 months or so, and it’s going to keep changing with the introduction of the Audi A8.
The interior carries forward past themes, too, but with an edgier, futuristic flair and no more buttons thanks to two haptic feedback screens. There’s a lot going on beneath the surface as well—things such as unattended self-parking, a 12.3-inch high-resolution virtual cockpit display that replaces the instrument panel, and the ability to interpret GPS route data and sensor information to automatically coast (at speeds between 34 and 99 mph) or recuperate energy via the 48-volt belt-alternator starter system.
The 2019 Audi A8 goes on sale in the U.S. sometime next year with a starting price around $80,000.
2019 Audi Q8
On Sale: 2018 / Base Price: $55,000 (est)
Following the trend of style-first, function-second SUVs such as the BMW X6 and Mercedes GLE Coupe, the Audi Q8 will begin production in 2018 as the flagship of Ingolstadt’s SUV portfolio. The nearly finished concept version (pictured) of the Marc Lichte-penned Q8 showcases a chunky and purposeful styling language meant to break Audi’s traditionally restrained mold. (If all moves ahead as planned, it’ll be by far the least hideous option in the segment.) We also expect the Q8 will launch with the next generation of Audi’s infotainment system, featuring multiple touchscreens and a new head-up display, which will make their debut first on the new A8.
Unlike its three-row Q7 sibling, the Q8 will come exclusively as a two-row SUV, riding on the same MLB architecture that also underpins the surprisingly athletic Bentley Bentayga. Powertrain options are undetermined, but we expect the 333-hp turbocharged 3.0-liter V-6 from the Q7 at launch, with a plug-in hybrid option as well as a sportier S model in the pipeline. Look for a starting price north of $55,000.
2018 AUDI RS 3
On Sale: Now; Base Price: $55,875
An absurd, white-hot 400-hp dynamo of an entry-level luxury sedan used to be the sort of thing we’d have to lust after from across the ocean. These are blessed times, however, seeing as Audi has renewed its commitment to beefing up its RS portfolio here in the States to better compete with BMW M and Mercedes-AMG.
Europe was able to enjoy the last RS 3 as a hatchback with a 367-hp turbo inline-five, but we’ll only get it as a sedan. Using the same all-new turbocharged inline-five and seven-speed dual-clutch gearbox as the more compact TT RS, the first-ever Audi RS 3 for the U.S. has the added benefit of four doors and a more usable back seat. Despite a little more weight and a less track-focused approach to suspension tuning, the $55,875 RS 3 will still be a potent answer to the Mercedes-AMG CLA45, capable of cracking off 0-60-mph sprints in less than 4 seconds.
2018 Audi TT RS
On Sale: Now; Base Price: $65,875
Anyone accusing Audi of being too sedate would do well to sample the TT RS. Packing 40 more horses and maintaining the same 3,306-pound weight, this 400-hp überTT won the heart of contributing writer and race-car driver Andy Pilgrim. A big part of the appeal is the distinctive, all-new 2.5-liter turbo inline-five. True to Audi heritage and electrifying to witness, the new aluminum-intensive engine drops 54 pounds and sounds delicious with an optional sport exhaust.
Other major bits of kit include a nonadjustable sport suspension and carbon-ceramic front brakes, but the TT RS is a beast even with its standard steel brakes and adaptive magnetic dampers. Even under serious punishment the TT RS will not understeer; its all-wheel-drive system is capable of sending just shy of 100 percent of available torque to the rear axle.
With no real competitors at its $65,875 price point along with all-wheel drive and brutal 3.6-second 0-60-mph launches, the TT RS is in a class of its own.
2018 Bentley Continental GT
When To Expect It: Summer 2018
The 2018 Continental GT will make its debut at the 2017 Frankfurt Motor Show with a newfound focus on athleticism, technology, and an appropriately avant-garde design language. Although the new Conti’s looks borrow curvy cues from the EXP 12 Speed 6e concept, its chassis is based on Porsche’s MSB platform. The Continental’s top-dog model will be powered by a new edition of the venerable 6.0-liter W-12 delivering 624 horsepower and 664 lb-ft of torque. In this guise, the new model eclipses the outgoing Speed version with a 0-60-mph time of 3.6 seconds and a top speed of 207 mph. By 2019 a 550-hp, 4.0-liter V-8 model should materialize, as should a plug-in hybrid that utilizes a 3.0-liter V-6. A hefty fuel tank and drivetrain efficiency improvements will deliver a cruising range of around 500 miles.
2017 Bentley Continental Supersports
On Sale: Now; Base Price: $296,025 (coupe) $325,325 (convertible)
The curtain call for the current Conti invokes brag-worthy milestones, appointing the 209-mph Supersports coupe ($296,025) as the world’s fastest four-seater and the 205-mph Supersports convertible ($325,325) as the fastest four-seat convertible. The W-12 engine sees its most potent application to date with a reworked intake and charging system and larger turbos that can spin at 150,000 rpm. The upgrades extract 700 horsepower and 750 lb-ft of torque from the 6.0-liter W-12, a 67-hp and 131-lb-ft gain over the Speed model. That motivation can launch the 2.5-ton steed to 60 mph in 3.4 seconds, aided by 88 pounds of weight loss at the wheels, brakes, and exhaust. The notoriously long-in-the-tooth infotainment hardware is at least garnished with more inventive finishes such as a dashboard embedded with a checkerboard pattern made of 12,000 strands of carbon fiber, each 10 times thinner than a strand of human hair.
2019 BMW 8 Series
On Sale: 2018 / Base Price: $100,000 (est)
The original 8 Series was revered for its timeless shape and forward-thinking technology. This Adrian van Hooydonk-penned successor will be no different. (IFTTT
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jonathanbelloblog · 7 years
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New and Future Cars for 2018 and Beyond
In 2016 the car-making industry saw its seventh consecutive year of record sales in the U.S. with 17.55 million purchases in all. So far in 2017 the numbers seem to have finally plateaued, with analysts forecasting a final total closer to 17 million—still not too shabby. Various social, political, and economic factors are driving the slight decline, but don’t blame it on a lack of interesting, exciting, and appealing new vehicles designed to grab our attention. Indeed, the following is filled with more than 100 cars, crossovers, SUVs, and trucks that are either on sale now or will be within a few years. Even so, this lineup is not exhaustive in terms of everything coming down the pipe. It is composed of the top 100-plus machines that pique our interest as the automotive world continues to change on a seemingly daily basis. Although there might come a day when, as some predict, we will see a sad end to our celebration of No Boring Cars, the good news is—as evidenced on the following pages—we aren’t there yet by a long shot.
2020 Acura RLX
When to Expect It: Summer 2020
The beak is dead! Long live the diamond pentagon grille! Aside from the new mug, expect to see a bigger badge and a wider body similar to the Precision Concept for the new RLX. More tech from the flagship NSX supercar as well as more powerful electric motors for the sport hybrid Super Handling All-Wheel Drive luxury sedan should continue to trickle over. The extra juice should provide a healthy gain to the V-6 hybrid system’s current combined 377-hp output, but the standard 310-hp V-6 in the RLX could be replaced by a version of the 2.0-liter turbocharged i-VTEC four-cylinder that’s in the 2018 Honda Accord. The six-speed automatic and seven-speed dual-clutch transmission will probably be replaced with a new 10-speed automatic transmission. More radar and lidar equipment should find its way to the redesigned RLX, as should a lot of autonomous features in the cockpit if Acura expects its fully autonomous fleet to hit the 2025 target date. The car should be available in 2020 for a starting price of around $60,000.
2018 Alfa Romeo Stelvio
On Sale: Now (Early 2018 for Quadrifoglio); Base Price: $42,990
Alfa Romeo figures consumers in the U.S. bought about 2.1 million vehicles in the premium segment last year, a quarter of those being premium SUVs. It’s hard to imagine the mandate to build SUVs was a dream come true for Porsche, Bentley, Maserati, and very soon Lamborghini, nor would we guess Alfa loyalists unanimously embrace the idea. But that’s the market reality and why we have the 2018 Alfa Romeo Stelvio, named for a mountain pass in the Swiss Alps. Based on the Giulia platform, the all-wheel-drive Stelvio is powered by a 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder with 280 horsepower mated to an eight-speed ZF automatic transmission. Styling is a strong point, as is the welcoming interior. Steering and handling are suitably Italian—weight distribution is 50/50—and even at the base level ($42,990), you get some nice features ranging from leather upholstery to a carbon-fiber driveshaft. You can step up to the Ti Lusso package for more luxury or Ti Sport for better performance, including 20-inch wheels and an upgraded suspension. You’ll have to wait until early 2018, however, for the Stelvio Quadrifoglio and its meaty 505-horsepower twin-turbo V-6.
2020 Aston Martin Valkyrie
When To Expect It: Deliveries begin 2019
Aston Martin has conceived what it calls “the hypercar of our time,” created in partnership with Red Bull Racing and Formula 1 design legend Adrian Newey. The key to achieving its goal is the Newey-designed aerodynamic package. This is a ground-effect car. Its radically sculpted floor sits higher off the road than the body sides while the “grille” is an opening to funnel air into tunnels along the cockpit sides. The Valkyrie features variable ride height and a hybrid rear-wheel-drive powertrain. The engine is a new, naturally aspirated 6.5-liter Cosworth V-12, supplemented by an electric motor. Total output should exceed 1,000 hp. Constructed from materials including carbon fiber and titanium, a 2,400-pound-or-less curb weight is the target. Figure 0-60 mph in less than 3 seconds and sustained lateral grip and braking in excess of 2 g. Aston will build 150 road cars and 25 track-only versions. Price should be about $3.2 million, but all road versions are already sold.
2018 Audi A5, S5, RS 5
On Sale: Now (Late 2017 for RS 5); Base Price: $43,775 (A5) / $55,575 (S5) /$70,000 (RS 5 est)
Although not as elegant as the original Walter de Silva-designed first generation, Audi’s second crack at the A5 makes up for that with big leaps in technology and refinement. The simple, clean cabin is wisely designed around the stellar virtual cockpit instrument display, a segment-best feature in infotainment.
The base 252-hp turbocharged four-cylinder for the A5 is as smooth and punchy as ever, and standard all-wheel drive serves up balanced control alongside steady handling. Thanks to the new five-link front and rear suspension, the last-gen car’s unwanted understeer is a thing of the past.
For the brawnier S5, Audi amped up both power and torque by swapping out the old supercharged engine in favor of a turbocharged 3.0-liter V-6. The new mill’s healthy 354 hp and 369 lb-ft are now sent to all four wheels via an eight-speed automatic transmission, which better manages the gobs of low-end torque than last generation’s dual-clutch.
The A5 and S5 are already in showrooms, but Audi has also confirmed a buck-wild RS 5 will arrive by year’s end as a 2018 model. Chomping at the bit with 450 hp and 443 lb-ft of torque from the 2.9-liter twin-turbo V-6 it shares with the new Porsche Panamera, the RS 5 should match the 503-hp Mercedes-AMG C63’s 3.7-second sprint to 60 mph, owing to its sophisticated all-wheel-drive setup. The A5 and S5 start at $43,775 and $55,575, respectively. The RS 5 coupe starts around $70,000 and goes on sale late in 2017.
2019 AUDI A8
On Sale: 2018 / Base Price: $80,000 (est)
Handsome. Conservative. Understated. These words have, for a decade or more, been the key descriptors of Audi’s exterior design ethos. That has changed in the last 24 months or so, and it’s going to keep changing with the introduction of the Audi A8.
The interior carries forward past themes, too, but with an edgier, futuristic flair and no more buttons thanks to two haptic feedback screens. There’s a lot going on beneath the surface as well—things such as unattended self-parking, a 12.3-inch high-resolution virtual cockpit display that replaces the instrument panel, and the ability to interpret GPS route data and sensor information to automatically coast (at speeds between 34 and 99 mph) or recuperate energy via the 48-volt belt-alternator starter system.
The 2019 Audi A8 goes on sale in the U.S. sometime next year with a starting price around $80,000.
2019 Audi Q8
On Sale: 2018 / Base Price: $55,000 (est)
Following the trend of style-first, function-second SUVs such as the BMW X6 and Mercedes GLE Coupe, the Audi Q8 will begin production in 2018 as the flagship of Ingolstadt’s SUV portfolio. The nearly finished concept version (pictured) of the Marc Lichte-penned Q8 showcases a chunky and purposeful styling language meant to break Audi’s traditionally restrained mold. (If all moves ahead as planned, it’ll be by far the least hideous option in the segment.) We also expect the Q8 will launch with the next generation of Audi’s infotainment system, featuring multiple touchscreens and a new head-up display, which will make their debut first on the new A8.
Unlike its three-row Q7 sibling, the Q8 will come exclusively as a two-row SUV, riding on the same MLB architecture that also underpins the surprisingly athletic Bentley Bentayga. Powertrain options are undetermined, but we expect the 333-hp turbocharged 3.0-liter V-6 from the Q7 at launch, with a plug-in hybrid option as well as a sportier S model in the pipeline. Look for a starting price north of $55,000.
2018 AUDI RS 3
On Sale: Now; Base Price: $55,875
An absurd, white-hot 400-hp dynamo of an entry-level luxury sedan used to be the sort of thing we’d have to lust after from across the ocean. These are blessed times, however, seeing as Audi has renewed its commitment to beefing up its RS portfolio here in the States to better compete with BMW M and Mercedes-AMG.
Europe was able to enjoy the last RS 3 as a hatchback with a 367-hp turbo inline-five, but we’ll only get it as a sedan. Using the same all-new turbocharged inline-five and seven-speed dual-clutch gearbox as the more compact TT RS, the first-ever Audi RS 3 for the U.S. has the added benefit of four doors and a more usable back seat. Despite a little more weight and a less track-focused approach to suspension tuning, the $55,875 RS 3 will still be a potent answer to the Mercedes-AMG CLA45, capable of cracking off 0-60-mph sprints in less than 4 seconds.
2018 Audi TT RS
On Sale: Now; Base Price: $65,875
Anyone accusing Audi of being too sedate would do well to sample the TT RS. Packing 40 more horses and maintaining the same 3,306-pound weight, this 400-hp überTT won the heart of contributing writer and race-car driver Andy Pilgrim. A big part of the appeal is the distinctive, all-new 2.5-liter turbo inline-five. True to Audi heritage and electrifying to witness, the new aluminum-intensive engine drops 54 pounds and sounds delicious with an optional sport exhaust.
Other major bits of kit include a nonadjustable sport suspension and carbon-ceramic front brakes, but the TT RS is a beast even with its standard steel brakes and adaptive magnetic dampers. Even under serious punishment the TT RS will not understeer; its all-wheel-drive system is capable of sending just shy of 100 percent of available torque to the rear axle.
With no real competitors at its $65,875 price point along with all-wheel drive and brutal 3.6-second 0-60-mph launches, the TT RS is in a class of its own.
2018 Bentley Continental GT
When To Expect It: Summer 2018
The 2018 Continental GT will make its debut at the 2017 Frankfurt Motor Show with a newfound focus on athleticism, technology, and an appropriately avant-garde design language. Although the new Conti’s looks borrow curvy cues from the EXP 12 Speed 6e concept, its chassis is based on Porsche’s MSB platform. The Continental’s top-dog model will be powered by a new edition of the venerable 6.0-liter W-12 delivering 624 horsepower and 664 lb-ft of torque. In this guise, the new model eclipses the outgoing Speed version with a 0-60-mph time of 3.6 seconds and a top speed of 207 mph. By 2019 a 550-hp, 4.0-liter V-8 model should materialize, as should a plug-in hybrid that utilizes a 3.0-liter V-6. A hefty fuel tank and drivetrain efficiency improvements will deliver a cruising range of around 500 miles.
2017 Bentley Continental Supersports
On Sale: Now; Base Price: $296,025 (coupe) $325,325 (convertible)
The curtain call for the current Conti invokes brag-worthy milestones, appointing the 209-mph Supersports coupe ($296,025) as the world’s fastest four-seater and the 205-mph Supersports convertible ($325,325) as the fastest four-seat convertible. The W-12 engine sees its most potent application to date with a reworked intake and charging system and larger turbos that can spin at 150,000 rpm. The upgrades extract 700 horsepower and 750 lb-ft of torque from the 6.0-liter W-12, a 67-hp and 131-lb-ft gain over the Speed model. That motivation can launch the 2.5-ton steed to 60 mph in 3.4 seconds, aided by 88 pounds of weight loss at the wheels, brakes, and exhaust. The notoriously long-in-the-tooth infotainment hardware is at least garnished with more inventive finishes such as a dashboard embedded with a checkerboard pattern made of 12,000 strands of carbon fiber, each 10 times thinner than a strand of human hair.
2019 BMW 8 Series
On Sale: 2018 / Base Price: $100,000 (est)
The original 8 Series was revered for its timeless shape and forward-thinking technology. This Adrian van Hooydonk-penned successor will be no different. (IFTTT
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