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he Spokane New Car Dealers Association is excited to announce our 39th show, the 2019 Spokane Auto Show, coming to the Spokane County Fair and Expo Center, Friday February 15th through Sunday February 17th. There will be 26 different new car brands onsite, in 20 different Bob McLean auto exhibits. The theme of this year’s show is SEE SHOP SAVE! As an association we have all committed to making sure that each of the 26 new automotive brands onsite provide you with their lowest prices. Between the 34 different dealerships, we employee over 2,000 team members, and we are all proud to call Spokane home. We live here, we raise our families here, and we believe in supporting our local community. In an effort to help those in need, we are doing a food drive for FREE admission tickets. Stop by any of the 34 new automotive dealers and donate food, or stop by a BECU branch location to donate food, and receive a FREE admission ticket for Friday February 15th from 10am to 4pm. Find a list of all donation locations at spokaneautoshow.com. No show is complete without some FUN added in! This year is projected to be our MOST FUN year ever! We have prizes every half an hour, and LARGE daily prizes to give away. Friday someone will win tickets to the Rolling Stones in Seattle with airfare and hotel; on Saturday someone will win tickets to a NASCAR weekend in Las Vegas, with airfare and hotel; and on Sunday, which is our FAMILY DAY, we will be giving away 4 round trip tickets on Alaska Airlines and a $1,000 Disney gift card. You will SEE every new make and model onsite at the 2019 Spokane Auto Show, and you can SHOP cars, trucks, vans, SUVs, luxury cars, hybrids and more! I can’t stress enough how much you will SAVE! We have all teamed up to make this the BEST weekend of the year to buy. You will be able to shop indoors and test drive as many vehicles as you want. In an effort to make sure your buying experience is as easy as possible, we have teamed up with three of the BEST credit unions in the area, WSECU, Numerica and BECU. They are all onsite and able to help you with onsite financing and special low Spokane Auto Show interest rates. Because your safety and protection is important to us, we have also teamed up with Accurate Insurance as our official Insurance Agency of the Spokane Auto Show. They are offering special Auto Show rates to anyone who attends the show and will be onsite for all three days. We look forward to seeing you at this year’s Spokane Auto Show! Bob McLean President, Spokane New Car Dealers Association
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SHOP LOCAL AT THE AUTO SHOW W
ith so many “Shop Local” signs hanging in the storefront windows of independent retailers, we often start to associate the idea of local with small. But that’s not always the case. The enormous scale and international brand representation of the Spokane Auto Show can obscure just how locally rooted the event truly is. Take Kristin Goff, for example. She’s a thirdgeneration dealer with deep ties to Spokane. Together with Wayne Stoddard, her grandfather Chud Wendle Sr. opened a Ford franchise on 2nd and Jefferson along Spokane’s Automobile Row back in 1943. Two decades later, Chud’s son Dick joined the dealership. Today, Dick’s daughter Kristin helps lead the ever-expanding Wendle Motors franchise, where her husband Shane works as well. “We love the car business and the community,” she says. “Now our kids are working here. They started out washing cars and working in admin. They both love the car business too, which is exciting. And even though he’s retired, my dad still comes in almost every day.” As it’s grown to include more franchises
like Suzuki and Nissan, the family business has where we get to provide you with exceptional created dozens more jobs too. Having started service for the majority of your experience with with just 24 employees, Wendle Motors is now your car,” he says. That experience begins as home to over 140 staff. early as the decision-making phase and continues You don’t need to have multiple family with maintenance and upkeep over the car’s generations in this area to be deeply invested in lifetime. it. Just this past summer, Craig and Amber Fruin Francois Chaker has a similar story to moved with their young daughters from Alberta, the Fruins. Originally from France, he joined Canada, to assume co-ownership of Spokane AutoNation Land Rover Jaguar three years Hyundai. ago after many years working all over the “We moved our entire family for this United States. Like other dealers who grew opportunity,” he says. “It was a no-brainer. up elsewhere, he was drawn to the area for its We’ve been coming here for years distinct seasons, its competitive “WE LOVE because we love this area and we cost of living and its hospitality, love this community.” and he remains committed to THE CAR With the help of their staff, making his business a part of BUSINESS AND the couple has worked to give the community that was so their dealership a warm, “mom welcoming to him. THE COMMUNITY,” and pop” flavor that takes the full “Most importantly, scope of car ownership — not just it comes down to the car buying — into account. people who live here,” he says. “Moving here “I think people tend to focus on the sales was an incredible experience, and more people experience, but dealers like us aren’t selling you are realizing that. The city is growing, and the a car just to send you on your merry way. We’re Spokane Auto Show is growing along with it. looking forward to a harmonious relationship The future is very bright here.” •
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ut the pedal to the metal and hurry in to visit six iconic and pristine vintage sports cars and high-powered ground pounders on display at the 2019 Spokane Auto Show. This legendary line-up includes a Lola T190, Datsun 240Z, MACH 75, 68 Camaro Z28 Trans AM, Porsche
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GUS JOHNSON Ford
LARRY H. MILLER Lexus Toyota Honda
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DEALERS’ CHOICE M
ake no mistake: The Spokane Auto Show is a competitive event. As one of the only auto shows in the entire country that combines vehicle showcasing and on-location sales, the dealers know that they’re vying for your attention as well as your business. At the same time, it’s also a hugely collaborative event. Each year the dealers have to work together as a team to make the auto show happen at all. And each year they work together with the automakers and lenders to help their customers score optimal deals on new cars. “The auto show is the one time each year that we all come together. All of our local dealers are there representing 26 manufacturers under one roof,” says Kristin Goff of Wendle Motors. “Everybody steps up to the plate, and ultimately that makes it the best time for customers to look for the perfect vehicle.” Most area dealers consider the Spokane Auto Show to be the unofficial kick-off to their sales season. The latest vehicle models are hitting showrooms, warmer spring weather is just around the corner and buyers are starting to envision what kind of car they’ll be driving in the year ahead. That atmosphere creates a unique and palpable buzz. It’s
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something that caught the attention of Spokane Hyundai’s Craig Fruin, who is participating in the Spokane Auto Show for the first time ever. “One thing that I’ve noticed is that there’s certainly an excitement among the dealers,” he says. “Everybody’s working very hard to make sure the show is a hit. The dealers are focused on providing great value, and there’s an exceptional opportunity for customers to save a ton of money while also experiencing pretty much every brand on the planet.” Like previous years, the Spokane Auto Show is designed to cater to every kind of driver. Whether they’re actively shopping for a new car or just checking out the latest styles and features, they’ll be able to view and test drive a range of family-oriented minivans, high-octane muscle cars, rugged trail-ready SUVs or premium luxury sedans — and of course lots of trucks! “Our dealers love the auto show, but the real advantage is to the consumer,” says Don Kellman, executive director of the Spokane New Car Dealers Association. “With so many brands being represented, they’ll have the opportunity to see all of them in one place, compare their favorites and make the best deal that they can.”
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PHOTO OPP! River Park Square’s iconic Red Shoe will be onsite at the Spokane Auto Show. Find it at the Hyundai display, where you can win River Park Square gift certificates!
National Gumdrop Day! FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 15TH
Friday Night Flights Keep calm and join us for a night of fun! For the first time ever, you will have the opportunity to enjoy your favorite drinks from NO-LI BREWHOUSE and BARRISTER WINERY, in multiple pop-up beer and wine lounges at the Spokane Auto Show. Join us from 5 to 8 pm during the exclusive Friday night of viewing the biggest discounts and savings of the year. You will also have a chance to win the Friday giveaway prize of two tickets to the Rolling Stones at Seattle’s Century Link Field with hotel and airfare. Be sure to turn in your map with the 20 unique stamps at the BECU booth to be eligible for the prize.
On this special holiday, you know what to do… eat as many gumdrops as you want. Onsite, the Spokane Auto Show will have a GIANT jar of gumdrops and you’re invited to guess how many are in it. The one who gets closest to guessing it correct will win the entire jar!
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Family Day The Spokane Auto Show is a place for kids of all ages to come and enjoy! On Sunday, February 17, kids will enjoy FREE face painting provided by Micaelas Fancy Faces, a virtual racing simulator sponsored by the Spokane Festival of Speed, D1:10 RWD Drifting provided by Spokane RCDrift Syndicate and Team Warhorse Karate Jiu Jitsu will be onsite! You will not want to miss our Sunday giveaway prize of a trip for four to a Disney Resort, including airfare and a $1,000 Disney gift card! Make sure to get your map at the entrance of the show and collect 20 unique stamps for your chance to win this Disney trip!
Give Food Drive, Get Tickets! Find a new car and give back to the community this February, only at the Spokane Auto Show. This year we’ve teamed up with 2nd Harvest Food and BECU to give back to those in need. How can you help? Simple! Stop by any of the participating locations below before Feb. 14 and drop off two nonperishable food items. Your good deed will get you free admission to the show valid on Friday, Feb. 15, between 10 am and 4 pm.
We’re painting the town RED at the Spokane Auto show with chances to win incredible prizes EVERY HALF HOUR! From 20 different RED vehicles specially displayed across the show, guests will be encouraged to pick the one they LOVE the best! Then simply take a pic of your top pick and share your photo on Instagram with #LoveSAS! Participants will be entered to win one of these amazing prizes, drawn every half hour throughout show! 30 Chances to win tickets to the Historic Grand Prix presented by the Spokane Festival of Speed 15 Chances to win Zip Wax products presented by Zip Wax
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WHAT’S OLD IS NEW AGAIN
The wide world of automobiles is constantly changing, with both revivals and retirements of old classics on the horizon
Volkswagen Beetle
Ford Bronco
Chevrolet Blazer
ach year the automotive world holds the promise of the new. All-new cars, new styles, new features, new capabilities. And all this innovation is typically unveiled at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, where SUVs and trucks stole much of the spotlight this year along with the cutting-edge driverless technologies of tomorrow. Each year also holds the promise of a few further surprises. Sometimes carmakers give us the opportunity to see one of our favorite models from years past re-emerge in a more contemporary form. This year and next, several previously retired model lines are being given a new lease on life. Whereas muscle cars like the Dodge Challenger and Charger were at the center of this phenomenon not long ago, this time around it’s primarily SUVs and off-roaders that are getting the phoenix treatment. Last produced in 2002, the HONDA
PASSPORT officially returns this year to mark the start of the vehicle’s third generation. In terms of looks, there are faint visual traces of its predecessors in the newest model, but it’s certainly no throwback. It’s also equipped with state-of-the-art technology to handle more types of terrain better than ever. The same goes for the much-anticipated Jeep Wrangler-based pickup, which had become the stuff of dreams for off-road enthusiasts after the Scrambler was discontinued in 1986. First teased all the way back in 2005 as a concept car, the JEEP GLADIATOR, as it’s now called, has all the stylings and ruggedness of a classic Wrangler, but with a pickup-style bed for hauling bigger loads. After going quiet in 1996 following a successful 30-year run, the FORD BRONCO is slated to return in 2020 as a midsize SUV. As far as chassis and powertrain go, the sixthgeneration Bronco will have quite a bit in
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common with the recently reintroduced Ford Ranger midsize truck. The CHEVROLET BLAZER is also back for the first time since 2005. Unlike its previous incarnations, which were brawny derivations of Chevy’s popular pickups, the 2019 Blazer is being positioned as a sleek, Camaro-inspired midsize crossover SUV that is very much its own vehicle. Unfortunately, automakers can’t always bring old favorites back to life. The beloved VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE, which saw its last visual refresh in 2012, is entering 2019 in the solemnly named Final Edition. Available in coupe and convertible configurations, the last vehicle in the Beetle line will come in two extra nostalgic colors honoring its long lineage: Safari Uni Beige and Stonewashed Blue. Once production ends this summer, though, you’ll have missed your chance to own the iconic Bug. For now, at least. •
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The do-it-all SUV category keeps expanding, with fresh entries from luxury brands along with exciting refinements of existing classics
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KIA TELLURIDE
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Replacing Lincoln’s midsize MKX, a best-seller for this luxury carmaker, the Nautilus is a fivepassenger crossover SUV that starts at $40,340. Whether you opt for the standard inline turbo four or upgrade to the twin-turbo V6, you’ll get solid torque, plenty of pep, class-typical fuel economy and scads of cabin perks like adaptive cruise control. The premium Black Label trim comes with eye-catching color schemes, upgraded interior leather, a dual-panel sunroof as well as four years or 50,000 miles of complimentary maintenance. Just $25,500 can get you into Toyota’s popular RAV4 crossover, which has been revamped for 2019. More fuel efficient and more powerful (by 27 hp) than the outgoing 2018 model, the new sporty midsize SUV also features an infotainment system with a larger screen and high-tech safety assists like driver drowsiness monitoring. A wide range of affordable trims — extending from the base LE all the way up to the Limited with heated seats and digital rearview — let you customize and upgrade the sporty RAV4 without breaking the bank.
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Ever since the Telluride was shown off as a concept car at the 2016 Detroit Auto Show, auto enthusiasts have been eager to see it enter production. With the start of the 2020 model year, that long wait is finally over, and Kia’s threerow, eight-seat flagship SUV will soon be ready to roll into your driveway. This is the largest, most luxurious SUV the brand has ever produced, and it’s being assembled at home in the very market it was designed for: America. Pricing is TBD, but you can still get a sneak peak of the 2020 Telluride.
The carmaker best known for the 911 scored a massive hit with its high-end SUV, and on looks alone, the third-generation iteration doesn’t appear to mess with success. But the quietly remodeled Cayenne now rides on the robust Audi MLB platform and starts out (at $65,700) with a turbocharged 3.0-liter V6. The two available upgrades will boost the engine specs significantly — up to a strapping twin-turbo 4.0-liter V8, in fact. Inside, it’s elegance down to the last detail, with Panamera accoutrements and first-class ride comfort. ADVERTISING SUPPLEMENT TO THE INLANDER
With its XT4, Cadillac eliminates some of the hard work for you. The all-new subcompact SUV, which starts at $34,795, comes with just one engine option — a spry turbocharged fourcylinder. Remote start, LED headlights and Cadillac’s CUE infotainment system with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay integration are also standard. That leaves you free to spend your time deciding how you’d like to enhance this roomy five-seater. The sunroof and 13-speaker premium Bose sound system are enticing options, as are the Premium Luxury and Sport trims.
Those with long automotive memories will recall that there was a Honda Passport in the 1990s. Now you can safely forget it. The relaunched Passport of 2019 is as fresh and contemporary as it gets, with adaptive cruise control, LED exterior lighting and three-zone climate control as standard. Honda’s optional i-VTM4 (Intelligent Variable Torque Management) is an advanced AWD system with discrete Normal, Sand, Snow and Mud drive settings for superior handling in all conditions. Pricing for this two-row, five-seat midsize SUV is TBD.
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Subaru Ascent
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Spoiling you for choice with seven trim levels from the base SE ($24,250) to the Ultimate 2.0T ($35,100), the Hyundai Santa Fe excels as a family-oriented crossover. It offers ample interior space, two rows of seating with 60/40 power push-button folding rear seats, lots of outside visibility, optional wireless device charging and Hyundai’s attractive SmartSense safety and assist package. The practical Rear Occupants Alert, for instance, uses an ultrasonic sensor to warn the driver of a child or pet moving in the back of the car.
BMW X4
Billing itself as a sports activity coupe, the all-new X4 is one of the most distinguishable compact SUVs on the road today. Its sleek side profile is defined by a low-slung roofline reminiscent of sporty fastbacks, and yet its eight inches of ground clearance and brawny front apron put it firmly in the SUV camp. Along with the choice of two turbocharged engines, X4 drivers can leap from the base model ($51,445) to include BMW’s optional Gesture Control, which is a nextgeneration way of using simple hand movements to interface with your infotainment system.
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SUBARU ASCENT
The Subaru Ascent wants to be your all-rounder. Sporting three rows of seats and up to 153 cubic feet of passenger space, capable of towing up to 5,000 pounds and bundling symmetrical AWD as standard, the Ascent is the largest crossover Subaru offers and the first to implement its 2.4-liter turbocharged flat-four BOXER engine. The base model starts at $31,995, and three additional levels of trim pack in even more bonus features like full LED headlights, additional USB ports and a larger touchscreen.
BUICK ENVISION
For its $31,995 starting price, the Envision gives drivers a lot of standard equipment, including 60/40 folding second-row seats that also recline. Plus there’s Buick’s proprietary QuietTuning technology to minimize cabin noise and increase the accuracy of the IntelliLink voice-control system. But this understated five-seater SUV can be kitted out even further with the top-end Premium II trim, which adds ventilated front seats, a 2.0-liter turbo V4 with a nine-speed automatic transmission and the feature-packed Driver Confidence package.
JAGUAR E-PACE
Not to be confused with Jaguar’s all-electric I-PACE, the E‑PACE is the very first compact SUV from the renowned British carmarker. Starting at $38,600, the E-PACE features allwheel drive along with what’s called All-Surface Progress Control (ASPC), which helps to compensate for slippery conditions. It’s got the mix of sportiness and luxury that drivers expect from Jaguar, handling on- and off-road surfaces with equal agility while equipping its passengers with plenty of cargo space and optional high-end audio systems.
Jaguar E-Pace
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PICKUPS & 4x4s Truck makers continue to refine one of America’s best-selling categories, with special editions of old favorites, revivals of classic nameplates and handy new features like power liftgates
Ford Ranger
Chevy Silverado
CHEVY SILVERADO
This year the ever-popular Silverado has been redesigned from the ground up and offers an expanded range of eight distinct models and six powertrain choices. Those include the rugged Trail Boss models with a 2-inch lift straight from the factory and the High Country model with a two-tone chrome and bronze finish and a new power tailgate. For all its muscle, though, the 2019 Silverado (base price $29,795) takes advantage of advanced manufacturing and mixed materials to shed up 450 pounds compared to its predecessor.
GMC SIERRA
Starting at $33,500 and sporting an all-new look for 2019, the GMC Sierra has been rethought from grille to gate. And that’s no exaggeration. The broad, rearview-dominating grille suits the Sierra’s husky frame, and the MultiPro tailgate in the SLT trim, for example, has an extender that can be used as a step or even a laptop stand. Optional packages can get you advanced cooling, an even heavier-duty suspension and as much as
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GMC Sierra
Ram 1500 Kentucky Derby Edition
12,000 pounds of towing capacity to suit your specific uses, making the Sierra as versatile as ever.
FORD RANGER
The Ranger is back in North America after an eight-year break, and it’s returned like a more confident, more attractive version of an old flame. For a compact pickup, the Ranger boasts excellent towing capacity of up to 7,500 pounds and an impressive 1,860-pound payload. Its turbocharged four-cylinder engine offers a potent mix of thrust and fuel economy that suits hauling just as well as highway driving. The cabin is kitted out, too. Even the base model ($24,300) comes with Ford’s SYNC infotainment system and WiFi hotspot features.
RAM 1500 KENTUCKY DERBY EDITION
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Jeep Wrangler JLMoab Edition
of best-in-class features like the Uconnect 12inch touchscreen, a 900-watt Harman Kardon premium audio system (with 19 speakers, no less) and 12,750-pound towing capacity, this special edition commemorating the 144th Run for the Roses is aimed squarely at truck owners who place equal value on muscle and exclusivity. Only 2,000 units of this special-edition model will be made. Starts at $53,190.
JEEP WRANGLER JL MOAB EDITION
The visuals of the JL Moab Edition are unmistakably Wrangler. The trim, however, is top of the line. Leather-trimmed seats. A premium nine-speaker Alpine audio system complemented by an 8.4-inch Uconnect touchscreen. Navigation system as standard. Nine color choices, including Granite Crystal, Ocean Blue Metallic, Punk’n Metallic and, yes, even Mojito. Rock rails for the craggiest of trails. A 3.6-liter, 285-hp V6 Pentastar engine capable of generating 260 pound-feet of torque. All this off-road luxury in a classic Jeep package runs $51,300 to start.
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GREEN CARS & HYBRIDS
The clean, electric revolution is hitting its stride, with lots of options for consumers, from hybrid minivans to the first all-electric SUVs
Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid
Lexus ES 300H
CHRYSLER PACIFICA HYBRID
You might expect some fanfare for America’s first-ever hybrid minivan, but when that minivan checks all the right boxes — roominess, safety, solid handling, SUV-like looks — that fanfare is even more justified. Capable of traveling up to 520 miles on a single tank and up to 33 miles on e-power alone, the Pacifica Hybrid starts at $39,995 and holds the prospect of vastly increased fuel economy and efficiency tax credits. New for 2019 is the optional S Appearance package, which adds black design elements on the interior and exterior for added style.
LEXUS ES 300H
The ES sports sedan was one of the first models that Lexus ever introduced, which means it has a legacy that spans three decades. For its 30th birthday, the ES has been given a major revamp. It’s now powered by the brand’s fourthgeneration hybrid drivetrain and an improved battery, leaving it with as much trunk space as its non-hybrid counterpart along with a 43/45 mpg (city/highway) economy rating. But that’s only under the hood. On the outside, the ES 300h is fronted by Lexus’ distinctive spindle grille and has a lithe, catlike appearance.
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Audi E-Tron
Mercedes EQC
Range Rover P400E
HYUNDAI KONA
MERCEDES EQC
AUDI E-TRON
RANGE ROVER P400E
Slated to appear early this year, the all-electric Hyundai Kona transforms the SUV that won North American Utility Vehicle of the Year into a zero-emission greenmobile. Offering an EPAestimated range of up to 258 miles on a single charge, the Kona lets you fill up at home with the EV fast charger and then enjoy its high-tech safety and entertainment features on the road — or the trail. Base pricing is TBD, but there will be three trims to choose from: the SEL, Limited and Ultimate, the last of which will net you rainsensing wipers and smart cruise control.
Audi’s first purely electric SUV combines the brand’s characteristic sporty styling with powerful dual asynchronous electric motors and a premium Bang & Olufsen 3D sound system for a crossover that wows on every level. When using 150kW chargers, the e-tron is capable of juicing up its battery to 80% charge in just half an hour. That will still get you an estimated range of nearly 160 miles. The first shipments are scheduled to start in spring of 2019, so if the e-tron’s $74,800 base price is in your ballpark, be sure to get on the waiting list now. ADVERTISING SUPPLEMENT TO THE INLANDER
Previewed as a concept car at the 2016 Paris Motor Show, the fully electric EQC is charging up for a proper launch in mid-2019. It took 200 prototypes and pre-production vehicles to refine its engineering to such a high level. In terms of size, the EQC is close to Mercedes’ gas-powered GLC model, but the electric crossover features an all-new vehicle platform and a distinct exterior design that belies its eco-friendly drivetrain. There are also five driving modes, allowing drivers to choose a power-hungry option for max performance. Pricing is TBD.
With so many carmakers debuting hybrid or e-vehicles in 2019, it was only natural that Land Rover would choose this year to introduce the first hybrid powertrain in its 70-year history. And yet, with typical understatement, the P400e doesn’t make a big show of its abundant battery power. Or the fact that it bests its V6-powered counterparts in terms of horsepower and torque. Of course, the styling of the P400e is Range Rover through and through, whether you’re eyeing the rugged-sporty exterior or admiring the plush space inside the cabin. Pricing starts at $79,295.
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SEDANS
The classic sedan just keeps getting better via major upgrades both inside the cabin and under the hood
Nissan Altima
VW Jetta
VW JETTA
The Jetta is a staple of the Volkswagen lineup, and it’s easy for staples to start to feel too familiar. That’s why the German automaker completely redesigned its compact sedan for 2019, introducing ubiquitous LED lighting, sleeker looks and the more modern MQB ride platform. There are also some high-tech additions, such as optional integration with the VW Car-Net Security & Service, which can notify you if the Jetta’s sunroof is open when rain is forecast. But all those clever perks aren’t reflected on the window sticker. Base pricing starts at just $18,745.
NISSAN ALTIMA
Boasting premium looks and premium features as standard, Nissan’s incredibly popular Altima was given an overhaul this year in an effort to sprint out to the front of the midsize sedan category. The base model (from $23,900), simply called the S, includes cutting-edge infotainment integration with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto as well as intelligent all-wheel drive and remote start.
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Mazda3
Acura ILX
Opting for the top-end Edition ONE VC-Turbo trim, available later this year, kits out your Altima with exterior ground lighting, a rear spoiler and 19-inch alloy wheels.
MAZDA3
Available from early 2019 in both sedan and hatchback models, the fourth-gen Mazda3 has been thoroughly re-envisioned and now adopts the company’s Japanese-inspired Kodo design language for a synthesis of sportiness, elegance and sophistication. The head- and taillights are thinner, the bumpers are cleanly integrated into the body and the interior has been refined for an upscale, minimalist aesthetic. Upgrade options will include a 12-speaker Bose audio system and the new SKYACTIV-X engine. Pricing will be announced soon.
ACURA ILX
The ILX joins other sedans in its class in receiving a facelift for the current model year. The base 2019 ILX (from $25,900) is a front-wheel ADVERTISING SUPPLEMENT TO THE INLANDER
Dodge Charger SXT
drive powered by a 201-hp 2.4-liter V4 engine, and it also comes with the automaker’s featurepacked AcuraWatch safety and driver assistance package. Drivers can add Apple CarPlay and Android Auto by bumping up to the Premium or Technology trim, which will also give them the option to add the A-Spec package. That includes sporty visual tweaks like diffusers, spoilers and 18-inch wheels.
DODGE CHARGER SXT
For the $28,995 base price of the 2019 Charger SXT, you get the sort of muscle you expect from this iconic powerhouse — and that goes for looks as well as raw power. Paired with an eight-speed automatic transmission, the SXT’s 3.6-liter Pentastar V6 cranks out 292 hp, and you can notch that up by another 8 hp by shifting to an all-wheel drive configuration. The advanced Uconnect infotainment system makes the Charger as appealing on the inside as it is on the outside, especially if you opt for the eye-catching Go Mango or B5 Blue exterior finish.
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WHAT THEY’RE SAYING PorSche of Spokane “Come see our amazing selection of 25 new Porsche Macan AWDs starting as low as $55,950!” KEVIN RIORDAN
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Larry H. Miller Toyota
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“2018 New LandRover Discovery: $3,995 cash down, $589+tax, 39-month lease, 10k miles year. Also come and see the first allelectric Jaguar, the I-PACE.”
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Foothills Mazda Lincoln
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Becker Buick GMC
“Come see the all new 2019 GMC Sierra.” WAYNE CORNWELL
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Dishman Dodge
“Come experience the Dishman Difference, with the best pricing of the year during the Auto Show! See the 2019 Ram 1500, Motortrend’s truck of the year, and the 2019 Jeep Wrangler, Motortrend’s SUV of the year.” TOM MAINE
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