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XTS is shaping up to be the fleet queen. -
no stick? ............. 8 speed only with RWD? both fails in an otherwise spectacular package....... 3600 pound weight is quite exceptional, although to be fair, if the Epsilon were as rigorously engineered gram per gram as the Alpha chassis, they would be able to trim the weight of that down to about 3300 or so.......
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rear end is an improvement. one of my peeves, the Regal had at least a pittance of German aura to it inside. Now it it seems to be getting the flowing mush look inside more like the LaCrosse. Not saying the LaCrosse is bad, but both cars have gone in an interior direction that is less youthful.....more chrome and more akin to Lexus a few years ago. Mushy and soft.
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ruin the front and do nothing about the crappy interior. geez.
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I like the new steering wheel, and i admit the new stack will be more functional, but to be honest, I really liked the Regal's current center stack and mess of buttons. It's not too confusing....plus the knob on the console. I really like the look of the GS current center stack maze of buttons. AWD is something a lot of folks expect and the turbo option going to 260hp will make big sales jump I think. I am sure the lack of AWD manual GS will generate tons of bitching. TO be honest, I think that is a valid complaint. I would offer a manual turbo FWD non GS and make the GS manual option AWD only. I think the eAssist either needs the 2.5 and a defeat switch, or just make the 2.5 the new standard mill. 2.4 plus eAssist, meh.
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Let me break it down, 2.0T is the base engine, the 3.6L DI will be the middle, and TT 3.6L is the top dog. Don't know on the manual transmission. Don't know curb weight. Stay tuned this week. Crystal ball is a bit murky on this on. Rumor has it that wagon will not be returning due to poor sales. no wagon = no big deal, to me anyways. I would rather Cadillac concentrate on putting the best diesels in for a launch into Europe and also share those diesels with us here. Coupe and convertible though, possibly.
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The fortunate aspect of this is how the XTS and CTS can't be mistaken for each other in terms of proportions.
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Could it be the Mercedes overtones? I do see a lot of 'Art and Science + Mercedes proportions' here.....
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Like it, although I would have preferred larger headlights. Minor. I do think, even with the twin turbo v6, that the lack of the v8 is kind of bad. And not a pushrod. A new gen Northstar v8...yes i know it would prob have the same specs as the TT, but I do still think some caddy fans expect the v8 somewhere. really top notch, caddy.....is the 2.0t standard? MT available? Curb weight? I am not huge on the long hood designs but the Germans do it this way and this is really the arena Caddy is going for. First gen CTS had a nice proportion IMHO but it was not as extreme as is expected in this class of car. How does the coupe translate here? Current CTS coupe will become an instant classic I think due to it not really making over to this language..... this car should be the first caddy to get diesel again here in the US...... I could enjoy a base CTS 2.0t manual turbo.....more room than the ATS. Love how the wreath and crest are above the grille centerline........asymmetrical......
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looks nice though.
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Usually you get a decent bead on where shoppers are at at the auto show each year. Toyota and even Honda, and the other Japanese brands really are seeing a graying clientele. It's almost chicken or egg. Are the cars the duds, or the customers? Japan auto industry is still sort of stuck on itself in many ways. The current Corolla is an embarrassment.
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really don't think this freshened the car enough, even though the updates were helpful. They sort of had the chance to really do a lot more than the piddly changes they did. Most folks won't notice the new front or rear. Interior console redo and actual decent steering wheel buttons are helpful, but the remainder of the interior is pretty much unchanged. I would have hoped for some plastics upgrades and a little less of a vast nothing dash or a tiny cowl over the gauges to get changed. What LaCrosse does have to its advantage is optional AWD. Because the LaCrosse has it, the Impala won't get it. What is most important now is that for the next three years while they milk these changes, that the packaging and pricing and rebates are all in place so people won't look at the newer Azeras, Avalons, and so many other competitors. I could see average transaction prices coming down on the Lacrosse to keep it selling. The LaCrosse at least hides the Epsilon disease visually (narrowness) more than the others in GM's stable. The venti ports, need to die.
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grumpy cat says "GOOD!"
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Lincoln News: Lincoln MKZs Are Coming To Dealers
regfootball replied to William Maley's topic in Lincoln
The MKz at out auto show was hashed inside by the end also. The MKz is a Mercury Milan inside, not a luxury car. Ford really dropped the ball on the interior of this thing. -
Vibe w/ third row. I like this a lot more than the Mazda5
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The Isuzu Axiom was quite nice looking.
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The next gen Rondo / Carens is out in Europe now.... A little Volvo in the front, Escape in the side, and three rows. Should they bring the Rondo back? Would be a good hybrid / Cmax competitor. http://www.km77.com/00/kia/carens/2013/kia-carens-precio.asp
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Vehicle: Volkswagen Beetle TDi (2013)
regfootball replied to ocnblu's topic in Member's Rides Showcase
"mechanical"? think "anti-electric". -
Chevrolet News:Rumorpile: Chevrolet Colorado To Get A Diesel?
regfootball replied to William Maley's topic in Chevrolet
too bad it's a fugly truck. small diesel truck is a good idea. hit with the ugly stick, inside and out. -
Jeep News: Jeep Hopes To Produce 250,000 Cherokees Annually
regfootball replied to William Maley's topic in Jeep
spit out my drink! they might sell 80k in the US. Total global 250k is tough to swallow. If it weren't visually challenged, I would up those. -
Mazda6 powertrain is as you would expect from a large-displacement four cylinder and auto. It's fairly perky and responsive, but I wouldn't describe it as smooth or pleasant. A 2-liter turbo would be nicer. The chassis, despite being tuned sporty and firm, is actually very livable. It's just that the coarseness of the powertrain, combined with the slight claustrophobia from the high beltline and low roof, amplify the NVH you get from the chassis, which in itself is fine and 3-series like. I would say Accord or Camry are best for most family sedan buyers; shame they're so bland and common. accurate on the Mazda. The turn off for me on the mazda was the claustrophobia, the upright dash as opposed to fallaway, and in particular it was loud inside (not as loud as the Honda though). I don't think the Accord works well for typical dumbed down buyers either. To me, the Fusion, Sonata are great blends that would still please the milquetoast crowd.
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I don't buy that completely. I do know the next Taurus was supposed to come out on the new Fusion chassis. Unless they expect Lincoln to take over the premium sedan role. THere will still be old timers and police departments that will want more room and more roof than the Fusion has. Or they will build the current Taurus as is forever, ala Crown Vic.
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why is the interior so lame is what i want to know.
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I feel nearly completely the same way you do. I haven't had the fusion turbo out yet though. Amazing the weaknesses the Passat has with the powertrains, and bland interior. The 5 is useless and the diesel is not all that and a box of rocks. What did you think of the Mazda engine and tranny? Fusion I think is the well balanced safe bet for the broadest swath of buyers.
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getting sick of the bunker cars. a lot of the public dislikes the problems created by it also.
