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  1. smk4565
    I don't get why this car exists, it is shorter and lower than an X1, but it is supposed to be higher in the line? It basically looks like a tall VW Golf or an X1 with a squashed down roof, seems pointless.
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    BMW has had that shifter since like 2008.
  3. smk4565
    The new one will just takes sales off the Levante because the new one is on a better platform and will probably be cheaper. Problem isn’t lack of SUVs, it is no one wants a Maserati. They aren’t that good.
  4. smk4565
    From the side it looks like an Aston Martin Rapide. It is a good looking concept, but I doubt they build something that looks like it. Maybe some version of that grille, which isn't too far off from the Miata's, ends up on the Mazda6.
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    They could close the Mitsubishi brand and use the factory to build more Nissans. That would improve margins.
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    Polestar 1 has smaller exterior dimensions than the AMG GT, which is the smallest car Mercedes makes. Polestar 1 is 5 inches shorter than a Mercedes SL. I wouldn't say that interior room is going to be high on the pro's list for this car. As I said in this thread and the other, I really like the looks of the Polestar, I would sort of prefer all EV, since Volvo already has a plug-in hybrid, this is like an XC90 powertrain with the boost turned up. It is also a cut down Volvo S90 chassis with an S90 interior. So even though I like the car, $153,000 is not worth it for an S90 coupe plug in hybrid.
  7. smk4565
    They should sell them. But at the same time, EV only I think would be better. I like this car, but the price is going to be the problem. Why would you buy this over an AMG GT, or a 911 Turbo or Aston Martin Vantage, Audi R8, S-class coupe, etc. Because this Polestar is still burning gas like they are. The Polestar has a lot of power, but I suspect much like a Tesla it is only good in a straight line, and doesn't have the handling and suspension of those other cars I mentioned. And I like the Volvo S90 interior, it is nice at the S90's price point, but not at $153,000.
  8. smk4565
    I suspect that sales of left hand drive Chryslers will end production in a couple years.
  9. smk4565
    The Pahntom would make a perfect EV. Range anxiety is gone because Rolls-Royce owners have a private jet, so long road trips are out. They also have a chauffeur so he can charge the car, the owner need not worry about it.
  10. smk4565
    Doesn't look as good as a Mercedes, not as much horsepower as a Mercedes, not as good an interior as a Mercedes. Not surprised.
  11. smk4565
    This is where that 365 hp turbo 4 rumored for the Wrangler ended up.
  12. smk4565
    I really like it, but I don't like the subscription idea, and I don't like that it is a plug in. Volvo already has plug in hybrids, I thought the purpose of Polestar was to build electric cars?
  13. smk4565
    They have to build and EV and this is the Phantom is the most logical vehicle in the world to be an EV. Their #1 priority is quiet operation with huge torque, electric does that. The car is huge with lots of space for batteries and they don't care about weight. And lastly the new Phantom LWB is $530,000 before options, their buyers don't care about price either.
  14. smk4565
    That is my point a 2 seater is a bad idea for Hondaor anyone. If Honda wants to do a sports car it should have a back seat to broaden appeal.
  15. smk4565
    So where are GM and Ford with 2 seat roadsters? I don't see them making a Miata fighter and I assume it is because they know there is now money in it.
  16. smk4565
    The SLk/SLC is getting cancelled at the end of its life cycle. G6 coupe, Monte Carlo, Sebring/200, Solara, Altima coupe all dead. I forgot the Nissan 370 is 2 seater only. They have sold 3,265 YTD down 23.9%. Mazda is on pace to sell about 10,000 Miata's this year. But compare that to a Camaro or Mustang. If Honda is going to introduce a sports car, they are better off offering a back seat.
  17. smk4565
    The 911 has a back seat. The Miata is the only 2 seater left under $40k, there is probably a reason for that. And look at Miata sales vs Mustang, Camaro, Challenger, 370Z, BRZ/GT86, etc. Coupes are dying as it is, 2 seaters even more so.
  18. smk4565
    The article is speculating 0-60 times on a car that hasn't been tested yet. The E43 does it in 4.2 without the e-turbo and 35 less hp. The S450 is 5.1 seconds 4.9 or 5.0 makes sense for a CLS carrying less weight. I think the interesting bit is the 300 hp, 295 lb-ft inline 4, that would be a big boost to the C300, GLC300, E300.
  19. smk4565
    The AMG version will be fast, even though it is only a 43 level. The GLC43 does 0-60 in 4.3 seconds as an SUV, the E43 does it in 4.2 and this car will have more power than those two. There is supposedly to be no V8 on the next CLS. Yep, half the sedans on the market took that CLS shape.
  20. smk4565
    A new S2000 coupe and convertible could work but sadly I think it would need a back seat to compete with BRZ, Camaro, Mustang, etc. 2 seater only is really low volume.
  21. smk4565
    I saw a Fiesta Titanium today which I didn't even know was a thing.
  22. smk4565
    I am most interested in seeing what they do with the new inline six engine because it will bring along an update to the inline 4 also and 48 volt mild hybrid systems too. This is short term future to get power and mpg before the electrics take over. I don't think they even need the CLS with the E-class coupe now having a spacious back seat. I think the E-class sedan and coupe cover the market but it is nice that they provide the customers choice.
  23. smk4565
    Which in 2005 was 425 hp and 14/20 mpg. To 14/23 mpg in 2014, and the SRT is out of production since 2014. 45 hp gain in 9 years with 3 mpg gain. The current Chrysler 300 V8 makes 363 hp.
  24. smk4565
    But they went from 350 hp to 363 hp in the Chrysler 300. An 06 S500 4matic got 14/20 mpg out of its 302 hp V8, the 2018 S560 4Matic gets 17/27 mpg with 463 hp. Adding 160 hp and 7 mpg highway is pretty good. The S63 went from ab6.3 V8 with 518 hp, 11/17 mpg in 2008, to 5.5 liter V8 with 577 hp 15/23 mpg in 2013, to 4.0 liter V8 603 hp 17/26 mpg in 2018. 9 mpg highway improvement with adding 85 hp and 160 lb-ft of torque. So the point is you can raise power and fuel economy at the same time with engine downsizing, turbos, DI, etc. Use the technology, Chrysler doesn't do that.
  25. smk4565
    But no gas mileage increase, and CAFE in 2005 was around 27 mpg, in 2025 it is 54 mpg. In 12 years they went no where, now they have to double the fuel economy in 8 years. 375 is definitely a lot of horsepower, but a six cylinder can make that. The Pentastar should replace the 5.7 Hemi with equal power but a 5 mpg advantage.
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