Infiniti has just revealed the lineup of advanced and hi-end engines for the Infiniti Q50 sports sedan at the 2016 Chicago Auto Show. The audience witnessed showcasing of a 300hp (220kW) and a 400hp (294kW) versions of the trustworthy 3.0-liter V6 twin turbo power unit and the flexible 2.0-liter 4-cylinder turbo engine. The three fresh engines are now on display at the country’s oldest and most popular show, along with the 2016 QX60 crossover and the all-new QX30 premium active crossover.
The compact and lightweight 3.0-liter V6 twin-turbo unit is by far the most advanced V6 engine that Infiniti has created. It impresses with wonderful balance between drivability, efficiency and flexibility. The new VR lineup of engines will be available with Q50 Red Sport 400 and the 300-hp Q50 3,0t.
The third new Q50 engine is a 2.0-liter turbo inline 4-cylinder unit that produces a total of 208hp (152kW) and 258 lb-ft of torque. It is offered in conjunction with Daimler and is assembled at Infiniti’s plant in Decherd, Tennessee. This one is available with AWD or rear-wheel-drive system and will go on sale later in 2016. It will also be joined by a fourth Q50 engine choice.
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Also, along with the Q50, other models are expected to draw buyer’s attention with the completely restyled QX60 luxury crossover that comes with even further extended list of goodies. For example, owners will benefit from the Forward Emergency Braking with pedestrian detection and the Predictive Forward Collision Warning system. 2016 QX60 will be in Infiniti’s showrooms next month.
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2017 Cadillac XT5 is the first of its kind, since the brand did not produce any crossovers until now. However, the XT5 is setting a new beginning by entering the popular segment. It will be followed by other luxury crossovers carrying the “XT” designation as part of Cadillac’s product-driven global growth plan.
2017 Honda Ridgeline which just debuted can be now equipped with Honda Genuine Accessories. Visitors of Chicago Auto Show will be able to see the various personalization options for the pickup truck. The list of things one can add to their Ridgeline includes a variety of accessories that improve the style and outdoor character of the new unibody truck.
Chevrolet is introducing the Silverado 1500 Z71 and Colorado Z71 equipped with the famous and good-looking Midnight Special Edition. Both models are expanding the portfolio of special-edition trucks, which over last year achieved rapidly growing popularity. It was measured at 27 percent which is a double the increase for the total truck market.
There is good reason to wait for this year’s Geneva International Motor Show and it is indeed Mazda’s plan to showcase the award-winning RX-VISION Concept and the efficient and sweet Mazda3 in combination with SKYACTIV-D 1.5-liter clean diesel.
2016 Dodge Durango will benefit from two additional upgrade packs: Brass Monkey and Anodized Platinum. Especially created to enhance the visuals of the vehicle, these two will be available in second quarter of 2016.
Subaru of America, Inc. announced details for the 2016 Crosstrek Special Edition. This sweetie will be offered in Pure Red exterior finish and there will be only 1,500 units. We do expect further details at the 2016 Chicago Auto Show where it will debut.
Ford Explorer, the best-selling SUV for a quarter of century, will be offered with XLT Sport Appearance Pack for the new 2017 season. The additions will include dark-accented exterior components, distinctive wheels, grille, mirror caps and some more. So, let’s check them out!
BMW M Division and MotoGP have released their latest 2016 BMW M2 MotoGP Safety Car with abundance of information, pictures and video. By the way, the two partners have formed the perfect combination for almost two decades, releasing an abundant variety of Safety Cars through the years. The choice for 2016 falls onto the M2 Series, which implements the latest technology and guarantees the safety of the MotoGP riders… despite of the conditions.
Carbonfiber Dynamics has done the impossible with this BMW M4 M4R project, which has been substantially modified and features new aggressive appearance, more power and enhanced handling. Starting with the front, the car includes carbon fiber Varis front lip that has aggressive look but that also increases the surface pressure on the front axle. The same material has been used for the VSDC light construction for the System-2 bonnet. Varis Carbon side sills and mirror caps were also installed to make the optical junction between front lip and diffuser.
Chevy Camaro 1LE performance package is here to meet and greet 2017 season. This upgrade pack builds off the popularity of the previous generation 1LE and offers even more handling and performance tweaks. Also, in response to customer recommendations, Chevrolet team will offer not one, but two upgrade packs for V6 and V8 models. Cool, right?
Honda Civic Hatchback Prototype in its renewed form is going to make 2016 Geneva Motor Show debut, which also happens to be its world premiere. The company has just shared a teaser image of the upcoming car that shows its rear and innovative tail-lights. Honda has also disclosed that the prototype actually previews the exterior design of the all-new hatchback model, which is scheduled for a European launch in the beginning of 2017. The car will be produced in the United Kingdom and then exported globally, including the United States.
