2011 New York Auto Show: 2012 Hyundai Accent

2011 New York Auto Show: The 2011 New York Auto Show has finally opened and Hyundai debuted its all-new fourth-generation 2012 Hyundai Accent to the public.The Accent was presented on stage in New York sporting the automaker's new "Fluidic Sculpture" design language.The vehicle is also set to be offered in both sedan and five-door body styles, with the subcompact promised to be the best-in-class in terms of increased fuel economy and power.

 

The Accent is powered by an all-new 1.6-liter direct-injected "Gamma" four-cylinder engine that can produce 138-horsepower.The engine then employs a standard six-speed manual or an optional six-speed automatic transmission to send the power to the front wheels.The vehicle also comes redesigned with new technology and more safety features.The entry-level Accent will be sold at a price of $12,445, with the rang-topping trim at $16,795.

 

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2011 New York Auto Show: 2012 Lexus GS

The upcoming all-new Lexus GS has been spied undergoing testing in US.As expected, it will be a production version of the LF-Gh concept shown earlier this year at the New York Motor Show. Toyota has been very secretive of what the new GS has in store and there is very little we can tell from the heavily camouflaged mule.There are a few details of what's under the hood that we are aware of.

 

We do know that the current LS 450h has a 3.5-liter V6 engine giving an output of around 296hp with a top speed of 149 mph and can accelerate from 0-62mph in 5.9 seconds.Toyota engineers have been working hard to reduce the CO2 emissions and provide a more eco-friendly sedan. The Lexus GS 450h hybrid has been selling at a price tag of £44,615 or USD $71,259 equivalent in the UK. If nothing else, we really hope that Lexus plans to incorporate the styling from the LF-Gh concept. Perhaps this will give the brand the dose of adrenaline it desperately needs.

 

Photos courtesy of gmotors.co.uk

 

2011 New York Auto Show: 2012 Chrysler 300C SRT8

2011 New York Auto Show: Pictures of the all-new 2012 Chrysler 300C SRT8 have already been circulating the internet in the form of spy shots.But official details and photos are now out from the automaker just in time for the opening of the 2011 New York Auto Show.As expected, the SRT8 will be equipped with a 6.4-liter Hemi V8 engine that can produce some 465-horsepower and 465 lb-ft of torque.

Chrysler says that we can expect a zero to 60 mph time in the "high four-second range." nThe exterior sports new front and rear fascias, side skirts, dual four-inch exhaust tips, and 20-inch wheels.The interior has been updated from the 2011 model year to include improved materials, carbon-fiber trim, and a center stack that now comes with standard navigation. nAdditional luxury can be ordered with the Premium Leather Interior Package.

This package places "Foligno" leather over the door uppers, the instrument panel, the cluster hood, and the sides of the center console.

 

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2011 new york auto show: 2011 Jeep Wrangler Mojave

Just in time for the 2011 New York Auto Show, Jeep has decided to release a special edition of the Wrangler.Dubbed the Mojave, the special edition basically adds on Jeep's body-colored hardtop and fender flares in tan, white, or black onto the standard Wrangler Sport.The automaker then adds the side steps from the Sahara model, as well as lizard decals on the hood and rearmost pillar. The wheels have been borrowed from the Wrangler Rubicon trim too.

  The Mojave is powered by the same 202-horsepower, 3.8-liter V6 that's available in both four-speed automatic and six-speed manual transmissions.Inside, the interior receives dark saddle leather, embroidered lizards on the front seats, and tread-patterned rubber floor mats that round off the cabin.We can expect to see the Mojave edition roll into showrooms starting June with an MSRP of $29,945.

2011 new york auto show: 2012 Fiat 500c

Fiat has just unveiled the drop-top version of their famed 500 subcompact at this year's New York Auto Show.The 2012 500c is different than other convertibles, specifically the Mini convertible.Instead of the absence of B and C pillars, the 500c features a power-operated dual-layer panoramic folding soft top that leaves the frame arches in place. In other words, from a side view, it's hard to tell whether or not it's the open roof version.

 

This design also prevents the roof from being in the way of rear passengers and has little to no interference in cargo space.The top can be lowered at speeds up to 60 mph and has the ability to be partially closes where it would act as a sunroof instead.The 500c also has a slightly taller windshield than the hard top version, as it's meant to improve visibility.Out back, the rear seats can still fold down to allow up to 23.4 cubic feet of space.

Power will come from Fiat's Multiair 1.4-liter four-cylinder engine with 101 hp and 98 lb-ft of torque and is mated to either a five-speed manual or a six-speed automatic.Sales are set to begin later this spring.