The new 2007 Hyundai Elantra is the new product from Hyundai on the New York Auto Show. The midsize gets Hyundai???s now six airbags, ABS brakes and front-seat active head restraints. The bigger dimensions allow for an interior that???s larger than the inner sanctums of the Civic, Corolla and even the Acura TL. It’s clear that Hyundai is aiming the Elantra directly at both Japanese small sedans and will likely undercut them in price by a large margin.
Hyundai Elantra 2007
Infiniti G35 2007
Take a look at new 2007 Infiniti G35! Hot pic from New York Auto Show.
New Audi TT
Audi???s Ingolstadt headquarters drop and snap some live shots of the brand???s new TT coupe unveiled last Friday. Now you can see the first real pics of the new Audi TT. More pics here.
Hyundai “Terracan”
The new Terracane (see spyshot) designed and developed for the US market. Referred to as the “EN” by informed sources, the all-new seven-passenger unibody SUV is expected to arrive for the 2007 model year.
The EN is expected to be powered by Hyundai’s 3.8-liter DOHC V-6, and will measure in close to Ford’s Explorer in width and overall length.
Watch for the “EN” (codename) to arrive at dealerships in late 2006.
2007 SMART ForTwo
eMercedesBenz share fresh spy pics of the coming 2007 SMART ForTwo. As you can see from the photo, it appears the latest smart will remain similar in shape and size to the current model. Early rumors indicate the next smart fortwo will feature more streamlined headlights. The headlights might be a little more streamlined, but the overall shape and size seem to be the same.
Kia Sedona
Kia Motors has anounced Kia Sedona 2006-model redesign, arriving in dealerships this month.
Although the Sedona’s base price has increased significantly, so has the quality and content.
The basics: The 3.8-liter all-aluminum engine is shared with the Hyundai Santa Fe and Azera. The new engine is smoother than the underpowered 3.5-liter iron-block engine it replaces, and has considerably more power and torque.
Despite growth in nearly every dimension, the Sedona shed more than 400 pounds in the redesign. Most of it came from the lighter engine, high-tensile steel in the body, and a lighter-weight transmission and rear suspension.
Notable features: Standard features include cruise control, stability control, traction control, CD player, tire-pressure monitors, power windows and mirrors, keyless locking with alarm, tri-zone air conditioning, four-wheel antilock disc brakes and six standard airbags with a full-length side curtain for all three rows.
The base model stickers at $23,665, including freight.
Third-row seats fold into the floor. Second-row seats weigh about 60 pounds each, fold forward and can be removed. Second-row passengers have windows that go down.
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Audi A5 Spying
We have pics of the new Audi A5 coupe. It’s 2 2 V6, a 3.2L FSI, and 3.6L FSI, with nary a four-banger in sight.
Slated to find private hands in 2007, if this shot is accurate the A5 finds front-end styling dominated by Audi’s now-trademark, Euro-plate friendly horse collar grille, along with a high beltline and short rear overhang.
Pontiac Pursuit
General Motors unveil the new Pontiac Pursuit on Chicago Auto Show. The coupe will be a high-performance relative of the Chevrolet Cobalt coupe with some Pontiac influences. The vehicle will give the Buick-Pontiac-GMC channel a shot at the small-car market, a source close to GM says. GM is still considering names for it. Pontiac intends to launch the coupe as a 2007 model and likely will start production this fall in Lordstown, Ohio.
The car will be priced similarly to the Chevrolet Cobalt SS supercharged coupe, which starts at $20,490, including shipping. In Canada, GM sells a Cobalt sibling called the Pontiac Pursuit.
Redesigned Toyota Tundra
Toyota unveiled the redesigned Tundra at the Chicago Auto Show. What emerges for the 2007 model year is a bigger, beefier pickup, with styling that takes its cues from the FTX concept truck from 2004.
What buyers will find in the redesigned Tundra:
1. A bigger truck.
2. A new 5.7-liter V-8 joins the engine lineup.
3. Towing capacity rated at more than 10,000 pounds.
4. Three trim levels – base, SR5 and Limited – and three cab configurations, including the Double Cab.
5. The options list will include a rearview backup camera and Bluetooth connectivity for cellular telephones.
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Honda Four-Door Civic Si
The new Honda Civic Si model was anounced on Chicago Auto Show. A concept on the Chicago stage but promised for production in the fall, the Civic Si Sedan will share the current Si Coupe’s 197-hp four and six-speed manual transmission, along with its limited-slip differential. New 18-inch wheels jazz up the sedan, and four-piston Brembo brakes increase stopping capability. Honda says 2007 will be the first time that two Si models will be available at the same time in the Honda lineup.
