The John Cooper Works Concept is, of course, based on the newly redesigned Mini, a slightly more spacious
car than the outgoing model, and distinguished by a longer wheelbase and a wider track.
Using the Mercedes MRA platform — shared with the saloon — the new convertible is a larger
car than the outgoing model.
The seats are comfy with good bolstering; this is much more of a driver's
car than the outgoing model.
Not exact matches
After passing through the pass, there is absolutely zero question whatsoever in our minds that the new Continental GT is an eminently more capable
car dynamically
than the
outgoing model thanks to a number of key updates, chief among them a move to from the aging D1 platform to the VW Group's MSB component set — a far more rigid underlying structure with greater packaging flexibility that also underpins the Porsche Panamera.
This new
car still has a 4 - litre flat - six, but with a 9000rpm rev limit — like the GT3 — and with more power (513bhp) it's even faster
than the
outgoing model.
The facelifted, UK V8
cars will develop 444bhp, 34bhp more
than the
outgoing model.
News that the new
model is significantly lighter
than the
outgoing car is extremely promising, as is Suzuki's claim the
car has been developed on European roads.
This is mostly due to the fact that today's CTS - V is considerably larger and more powerful
than the
outgoing model, now that the ATS - V has arrived as Cadillac's entry - level performance
car.
The new M3 is some 175 pounds lighter
than the
outgoing model, says BMW, but even so it's not a light
car.
The wheelbase overreaches the DB9's by more
than 2 inches for improved rear - seat comfort, but the
car is said to be no larger
than the
outgoing model — the result of a chassis meticulously shaped using more individual aluminum pressings
than any Aston before.
The new
car is 13.5 percent more efficient
than the
outgoing model, says Bentley, but you'll still see only 20 mpg on the highway and 12 mpg in town.
Efforts aren't as high as the
outgoing model, and there's not as much solidity in that proud Germanic tradition that we've all been taught to appreciate — but, instead, you get a
car that feels even smaller
than it already is.
Under the bonnet, Ferrari's entry - level
model gets a huge boost in power with the twin - turbocharged 3.9 - litre V8 pushing out 441kW / 760Nm — 29kW / 5Nm more
than the
outgoing car.
The insides of the new
car are more spacious
than the
outgoing model with 45 mm more shoulder room and 10 mm more headroom at the rear.
Given the rejigged dimensions of the new
car, the Insignia looks far more athletic
than the
outgoing model.
Let's talk times now, this
car is over a second faster to the ton
than the
outgoing model and sprints from 0 to 100 km / hr in under 6.5 seconds which is pretty quick for a
car of this size.
The exterior design of the new
car is more aggressive
than the
outgoing model, with LED lighting throughout, and follows the design language of its American market Camry and C - HR small SUV.
The LS rides on a new platform it shares with the LC 500 sports
car, and it's longer, lower and wider
than the
outgoing model.
The
car gets a new upper grille positioned somewhat higher
than the
outgoing model's and suggestive of higher - end vehicles such as Jaguar and Aston Martin.
The company didn't release much info about the
car other
than to say it's better
than the
outgoing model.
The exterior looks better
than the
outgoing model, although, perhaps the rear tail light treatment lets the new
car down a bit.
Well the new Evora 400 costs a bit more
than the
outgoing Evora and Evora S
models, but at least now it holds the title as the fastest road
car that Lotus has ever produced.
The
car's newly designed underpinnings contribute to an improvement in suspension performance and a greater structural rigidity over the previous generation
model, resulting in 41 % greater torsional strength and 35 % greater bending strength
than the
outgoing model.
The automaker's latest design language makes the
car look more aggressive
than the
outgoing model.
If you haven't seen much of the
outgoing model that's because K900 sales totaled less
than 500 last year in the U.S., which works out to fewer
than 10
cars per state on average.
KIA CUTS RIO PRICE There are a number of cheap
cars for sale in the American market and Kia's Rio is even less expensive
than the
outgoing model.
Size-wise, it's not appreciably larger
than the
car it replaces, but intelligent use of aluminum and a carving out of interior space means it's both lighter and roomier
than the
outgoing model.
Car weight 100 kg less
than outgoing model.
The new is built on an all new platform code named IB and the
car caught testing seems slightly larger
than the
outgoing model and will completely replace the current
model.
The suspension — as agile as a sports
car, as maneuverable as a compact
model The new Audi A6 is noticeably sportier
than the
outgoing model — thanks especially to innovative solutions for the suspension.
The Swift is now five - door only and the entry - level 89bhp 1.2 - litre SZ3
car will be on sale from # 10,999, meaning that at launch the very cheapest Swift will be noticeably more expensive
than the
outgoing # 8,999 SZ2
model.
Around 50 per cent stiffer
than the
outgoing model, the new body in white allowed Suzuki's engineers to opt for suppler suspension settings without affecting the
car's handling.
Despite improvements in space, efficiency, performance and technology the new
model range starts at around # 1,500 less
than the
outgoing car.
The new design is decidedly edgier and more modern
than the
outgoing model's, and the new
car is shorter
than even the first generation MX - 5.
Ford claims that the new
car is more responsive and efficient, and smoother
than the
outgoing model.
The
car is 6.2 - feet wide and 4.8 - feet high with a larger interior
than the
outgoing model.
The new XF is expected to be slightly larger
than the
outgoing model (in order to resolve the leg room and boot space situation on the previous
car), and yet it promises to be 100 kg lighter.
The new Z4 would be a pure sports
car rather
than the
outgoing model's more luxurious position.
There is even a foglamp housing along with a new bumper, which makes the
car slightly longer
than the
outgoing model (from 3395 mm to 3430 mm).
The Civic's fuel tank has been relocated and the
car's floor is lower
than that of the
outgoing model.
Just like the
outgoing car, the 6 Series GT features a body that's larger in most directions
than other 6 Series
models.
The new
car is 98 mm longer, 44 mm wider, and 7 mm taller
than the
outgoing model, with a 28 mm longer wheelbase and an increase in track width (+42 mm front and +34 mm rear).
Waiting will also mean the
car's styling will look current for several years and it will be worth more at resale
than the
outgoing 2012
model.
The
car also features a larger front splitter
than the
outgoing models — not that that ought to help with fuel economy.
It's a little bit bigger
than the
outgoing model, yet was able to shed a considerable amount of weight, enough so that the
car will come with a turbocharged 4 - cylinder engine for the first time.
Hyundai promises that the new Santa Fe will boast class leading roominess in the seven - seat SUV segment, and the new
car is both longer and wider
than the
outgoing model, sizing up at 4,470 mm long and with a width of 1,890 mm.
The V8 - powered machine, which is effectively the entry point for what will eventually become a range of
cars, is faster
than all
outgoing models - including the V12 S.
Overall the
car seats five and is just a few centimeters bigger
than the
outgoing model.
The standard
model also is bigger, lighter, more powerful and more efficient
than the
outgoing version, while serving up cutting - edge technologies like forward collision warning, front and rear parking - assistance systems, Fender premium audio, a full portfolio of VW
Car - Net connected services, Climatronic automatic air conditioning and 3D navigation.
It's one of the first
cars in Subaru's range to ride on the Subaru Global Platform, claiming to be significantly more rigid and spacious
than the
outgoing model.