The all new 2013 Honda CR-Z is now available for purchase in Australia. This two-door hybrid comes with larger 17-inch alloy wheels, revised front and rear bumpers, a new grille, rear LED taillights and a diffuser. Under the hood, power comes from a combination of a 1.5-liter four-cylinder engine (w/ either a six-speed manual or automatic gearbox) and an electric motor that produce a combined 136 hp and 190 Nm of torque. The 2013 Honda CR-Z price starts at AU$38,490 (about $40,324). [Autoevolution]
Mercedes-Benz has introduced their latest four-door coupe sedan at this year’s New York Auto Show. Called the Mercedes-Benz CLA45 AMG, this high-performance compact sedan is equipped with a 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine (w/ a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission) that generates 265kW and 450Nm. Performance-wise, it has an electronically limited top speed of 250km/h and can sprint from 0-100km/h in 4.6 seconds. [Car Advice]
Toyota has showcased the all new 2014 Toyota Highlander at this year’s New York Motor Show. Available in both front and all-wheel-drive configurations, this third generation mid-size SUV comes with a trapezoidal grille, wrap-around headlamps, bold fenders and a newly styled rear liftgate. Under the hood, the car is equipped with a 3.5-liter V6 dual VVT-i engine that is coupled to a six-speed ECT-i transmission. [AR]
Check out this newly introduced 2013 Kia Koup. This two-door coupe is available in two different engine options including a 1.6-liter turbocharged four-cylinder unit with 150kW and 264Nm of torque, and a 2.0-liter direct injected four-cylinder unit with 129kW and 209Nm, and comes in two different transmission options: a six-speed manual or auto. [Car Advice]
Here’s a glance at the upcoming 2013 Toyota Vios. Made for the Eastern countries, this new five-door sedan comes with a sharper and sportier look, with a frowned front fascia and a huge trapezoidal grille. The 2013 Toyota Vios is scheduled to make its debut at this week’s Bangkok Motor Show. [Autoevolution]
Check out this new styling and performance packages for the Mercedes-Benz CLS 63 AMG by German Special Customs. Called the ‘Stealth’ project, the car receives a new front bumper with built-in LED daytime running lights, a redesigned hood with air vent, different side skirts and fenders, four-pipe exhaust, along with a new rear bumper that has a carbon fiber diffuser and side air outlets. Under the hood, the 5.5-liter twin-turbo V8 engine has also been upgraded to produce 750HP and 1,150Nm of torque (an increase of 225HP and 451Nm of torque). [AR]
