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15815 Yonge Street, Aurora Thursday, November 24, 2016
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LA Auto Show:
AUTO SHOW
Metroland Media LOS ANGELES, CA: The LA show was quite low-key for announcements from the big three this year. This could possibly be due to the resurgence of the Detroit show and most of the manufacturers holding back any big announcement for a home turf advantage. There were, however, a few notable introductions and prototypes. Ford hit the ground running with a fun packed concert with DJ Khaled and broadcast the launch of the 2018 EcoSport via Snapchat during the concert. This is a first for any manufacturer to reveal a new model in this way and it certainly hit the intended demographic of potential customers. The 2018 EcoSport will come in four trim levels with an assortment of 10 exterior and seven interior ambient colour schemes. It will offer two choices of engine — the 1.0-litre three-cylinder turbocharged EcoBoost or 2.0-litre four-cylinder GDI. Ford’s intelligent 4WD system will come as standard in the 2.0 litre vehicles. All trim levels will come with a sixspeed automatic transmission. The interior electronics and connectivity are outstanding for an entry level CUV, from standard Sync 3 connectivity and entertainment system all the way up to an optional Ford-exclusive B&O PLAY
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LA 2016: Japanese Report
Ford is really out to prove that a compact SUV can be big when it comes to the fun department with the new EcoSport.
audio system with 10 speakers pushing out an earsplitting 675watts of power. Ford is really out to prove that a compact SUV can be big when it comes to the fun department. The 2018 EcoSport will be available in Canada early 2018.
ALFA ROMEO:
While not truly a domestic, Alfa Romeo is marketed under the FCA banner in North America and Canada, so it is somewhat of a
domestic. The launch of the all-new 2018 Stelvio SUV was bigger than even Alfa Romeo had envisaged with the majority of media being excluded from the reveal due to capacity issues. This all-new mid-sized SUV will come in three trim levels – Stelvio, Si and Quadrifoglio. The base and Si models will come with all-aluminum, 2.0-litre, direct-injection turbo charged engine with an eight-speed auto-
matic transmission, delivering 280 horsepower and 306 lb.-ft. of torque. The Quadrifoglio trim will come with an all-aluminum, direct-injection 2.9-litre 24-valve bi-turbo intercooled V-6 engine, delivering a huge 505 horsepower and 443 lb.-ft. of torque. All trim levels will come with an array of standard equipment with the base and Si models having a carbon fiber driveshaft, 18-inch Turn to page W5
LEFT: The Alfa Romeo Stelvio will be available in up to 13 exterior colours, a choice of seven wheels, ranging from 18 inches to 21 inches; and a vast selection of interior colour and trim choices. RIGHT: The new exterior look is highly influenced by its big brother the Grand Cherokee, but there are some design features, such as the windshield angle, that relate more to the Cherokee.
LOS ANGELES: The Nissan Sentra as a performance sedan? This may seem like an oxymoron, but that’s exactly how Nissan’s tame-looking compact sedan has evolved with the introduction of the 2017 Nissan Sentra NISMO model. It made its world debut at the Los Angeles Auto Show. The car is slated to hit the market in Canada during the first quarter of 2017. Nissan took the wraps off its hot new performance variant for invited media prior to press days at the LA show and a few of us had an opportunity for an up-close look and a brief drive in downtown LA. For anyone not familiar with NISMO it is the performance division of Nissan, which has given the NISMO treatment to a number of its vehicles over the years. The 2017 models also include the Juke, GT-R and 370Z, but this is the first time the Japanese automaker has done it to one of its core products like the Sentra. In addition to outside body kit parts that give the car a more aggressive look and also help with the aerodynamics, the NISMO Sentra also gets a significant power boost. The 1.6-litre turbocharged four-cylinder engine that will also be featured in the new Sentra SR Turbo produces a robust 188 hp and 177 lb/ft of torque, mated with either a six-speed manual or an Xtronic continuously variable transmission (CVT). This compares with 124 hp from the standard 1.8-litre fourcylinder engine in the base Sentra. Underneath, buyers get a NISMO-tuned suspension, 18-inch wheels and other tweaks to set it apart from everyday Sentras. Inside, the cockpit is drivercentric with nicely bolstered seats that are designed to keep your butt firmly planted. Turn to page W3
The Mercedes-Benz Year-End Event. On Now. Decorate your driveway this holiday season and receive the first three payments on us. 2017 GLA 250 4MATIC TOTAL PRICE: $47,765* Finance rate
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2017 CLA 250 4MATIC TOTAL PRICE: $46,365*
Plus receive
0.9% 1.9% 3 months **
60 months *Taxes extra.
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Finance rate
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Plus receive
1.9% 2.9% 3 months **
60 months
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45 months
payments waived
*Taxes extra.
Mercedes-Benz Newmarket, 230 Mulock Drive, Newmarket, Ontario, L3Y 9B8, 905.853.6868, www.newmarket.mercedes-benz.ca © 2016 Mercedes-Benz Canada Inc. 2017 CLA 250 4MATIC with optional Premium Package ($3,800), Premium Plus Package ($1,300) and Sport Package ($2,500) /2017 GLA 250 4MATIC with optional Premium Package ($3,800) and Premium Plus Package ($1,900) shown above, Total Price $47,765/$46,365. Lease and finance offers based on the 2017 CLA 250 4MATIC/2017 GLA 250 4MATIC are available only through Mercedes-Benz Financial Services on approved credit for a limited time. MSRP starting at $37,500/$38,000. **Lease APR of 2.9%/1.9% applies. **Finance example is based on a 60/60-month term and a finance APR of 1.9%/0.9% and an MSRP of $37,500/$38,000. ††First, second and third month payment waivers are capped for 2017 GLA/CLA (including AMG) up to a total of $400 (including taxes) for lease programs and up to a total of $600 (including taxes) for finance programs. Vehicle license, insurance, registration, and taxes are extra. Dealer may lease or finance for less. Offers may change without notice and cannot be combined with any other offers. See your authorized Mercedes-Benz dealer for details or call the Mercedes-Benz Customer Relations Centre at 1-800-387-0100. Offers end November 30, 2016.