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EUROPEAN AUTOMAKERS SHINE AT NAIAS
THE LATEST FROM HYUNDAI, KIA IN DETROIT
MORE FROM THE ‘DETROIT THREE’
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Japanese automakers
AUTO SHOW
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turn heads in Detroit
Neil Moore
Metroland Media DETROIT, MI: After putting up with the standard Pearson treatment (long lineups, surly service), it’s a bummer to hear your flight has been cancelled, virtually at the same time you’re expecting to board. But foul weather in Motor City meant that nothing was taking off or landing at Detroit Metro Airport, so it was up to our small group of Canadian journalists – and Nissan management – to find an alternative. Wouldn’t want to miss the fun at the North American International Auto Show. It was reminiscent of Planes, Trains and Automobiles, with a group from Montreal flying to T.O. and then driving, and others cabbing it from Billy Bishop Airport to Oakville to hitch a ride. Luckily, our Pearson crew included Nissan Canada’s Didier Marsaud, who lived nearby and offered his Infiniti QX60 crossover for the journey that was whipped by blowing snow and icy conditions that got progressively worse as we headed west. But it was the automobile that eventually got all of us safely there, which was apt for an event that celebrates all things automotive. NAIAS kicked off early Monday with the 2016 North American Car and Truck of the Year awards. You might think it would be skewed towards the Detroit Three, but it was nothing of the sort with Honda Pilot, Nissan Titan and Volvo XC 90 as finalists for the truck
JIM ROBINSON
Metroland Media
‘Detroit Three’ come loaded for Auto Show
The third-generation Infiniti Q60 coupe had its global debut in Detroit, featuring more sculpted styling and a big boost in power with its available 3.0-litre twin-turbo V6 rated up to 400 hp.
award, and Mazda MX-5, Honda Civic and Chevy Malibu for the car. Indeed, four of six were from Japanese automakers, which as a group, had some interesting debuts at this year’s event.
ACURA:
which rolls on massive 22-inch alloys, is long, low and wide, and it showcases Acura’s new Diamond Pentagon grille. The interior is equally dramatic with its double-layered instrument panel, ultra-thin “floating” rear seats and hand crafted wood speaker grilles.
The cutting-edge Acura PreciHONDA: sion Concept is not a flight of fancy, While some automakers chamthe company claims, but points to a “bolder, more distinctive future” pion traditional body-on-frame construction, Honda claims its for Acura vehicle design. The heavily sculpted vehicle, lightweight, rigid unibody is better
- at least for mid-sized pickups. Which is a segment where their all-new Ridgeline claims to have an edge on the competition in terms of passenger space, driving dynamics, and in the back where a wider bed can haul sheets of drywall between the wheelwells. The Ridgeline will be available for the first time in both front- and AWD, and is powered by a 3.5litre, direct-injected i-VTEC V6 that claims best-in-class acceleration. Payload isn’t confirmed, but is Turn to page W2
DETROIT, MI: This year’s North American International Auto Show in Detroit was aptly described by a colleague as “docile” but the Domestic Three were front and centre nevertheless. Leading the way was General Motors with new products and concepts from three of its four divisions staring with Chevrolet which showed the 2017 Bolt EV and Cruze Hatchback. The Bolt is described as Chevy’s “first ground up, long-range electric vehicle” that is based on a flat battery pack beneath the floor with exceptional short front and rear overhangs but with a tall “greenhouse” for a wide range of view and SUV-like seating. This makes it possible for the Bolt to seat five with 16.9 cu ft of cargo space under the rear seat. The “floating” instrument panel has a 10.2-inch capacitive tough screen with multipurpose centre console and wireless charging for a wide range of mobile devices. The Bolt goes into production later this year. Debuted on the eve of the show, the Cruze Hatchback boasts 524 litres (18.5 cu ft) of cargo space behind the rear seat. With the rear seat folded, cargo space expands to 1,189 litres (42 cu ft). It is more than 91 kg (200 lb) lighter than the previous-generation model due largely to a body structure that is 100 pounds lighter and an engine that’s 20 kg (44 lb) lighter. Offered in five trim levels, it is powered by a 1.4-litre turbo engine with direct injection and Stop/Start technologies, electric power steering and, on Premier models, a Z-link rear suspension.
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LEFT: The all-new 2017 Ridgeline is based on a unibody chassis, claiming top marks in the mid-size class for passenger room, driving dynamics and pickup bed usability. RIGHT: The Toyota Mirai is a mid-size, four door fuel cell vehicle that emits only water vapour.
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