The 2014 line up is based on
the outgoing models trim designation with added specifications and design elements.
Not exact matches
The 2018 Honda Accord will keep the same basic
trim lineup (LX, Sport, EX, EX-L, Touring) as the
outgoing car, with the 1.5 T liter engine offered in all five levels; the pairing of the smaller engine with the Touring
model is new for 2018.
The
outgoing model boasts a 90 - percent take rate of the top two of three
trim levels, with more than 50 - percent having a manufacturers suggested list price of more than $ 50,000.
There aren't as many changes to the rear, which continues to use the
outgoing model's LED taillights and gains a few more chrome
trim pieces.
It's dynamically better with an improved powertrain, its game has been upped hugely in the cabin, and it looks better than the
outgoing model to boot, with updated signature wing - look LED lighting (full LEDs on the Touring), handsome 18 - inch wheels for higher
trim levels, and a wider, more muscular stance.
In addition to the LE, XLE, and Limited
trims of the
outgoing model, the 2016 Toyota RAV4 has a «sporty» SE
trim level.
Critical Knowledge: Mariner gets more powerful enginesNew VOGA
trim for Milan, Sable and Mountaineer2009 Mercury Mariner: While the exterior remains almost identical to the
outgoing 2008
model, the big news for the Mariner compact SUV from Mercury is a powertrain lineup that consists of a more powerful 2.5 - liter, inline 4 - cylinder engine mated to a new 6 - speed automatic transmission, which produces 171 hp versus 153 for the 2008
model.
The
outgoing model was also available in 4 variants but the SX
trim has been replaced with V in this iteration.
Around back, smaller taillights replaced the previous two - piece units, while the chrome
trim seen on the
outgoing model was removed.
Other than that, the 2016 3 Series is identical to the
outgoing model except for the badges that come with the new
trims.
Like the
outgoing model, the all - new Sportage will be built at Kia's production facility in Gwangju, Korea, and be available in three distinct
trim levels (LX, EX, SX Turbo) when it goes on sale next year.
A prominent single - screen infotainment system replaces the dual - screen setup that infuriated us on higher -
trim models of the
outgoing Accord.
Every
trim level gets alloy wheels and where the all - wheel - drive version of the
outgoing model sat very high, this one is hunkered down like the others in the lineup.
With the 2018 Navigator, Lincoln puts its shoulder back into the category it created: Think Continental on a grand scale and, for Lincoln, a grand profit scale: The new Navigator starts at $ 73,250 delivered, over $ 8,500 more than the
outgoing base
model, and the Black Label
trim 4x4 version we sampled came to $ 98,145.
The attention to interior materials has stayed about the same as in the
outgoing model, though it should be noted that in SV
trim, the feel of the materials is actually very good.
The material quality of the all - new Optima's cabin is significantly improved over the
outgoing model, with a far higher proportion of soft - touch materials, as well as cloth and leather
trim in natural tones.
When looking at how the 2017 VW Golf GTI compares to the previous
outgoing model, the new Golf GTI received a number of additional standard features as well as an all - new Sport
trim option.
The thoroughly updated interior features much higher quality
trim than the
outgoing model and the buttons and controls feel solid and hard - wearing.
Compared to the
outgoing model, the Outback gets a mild price increase that ranges between $ 250 and $ 495, depending on the
trim level.
The base J
trim of the
outgoing model has now been discontinued, while the diesel range still doesn't get a top - end
trim.
Outside, the 2016 Silverado stands apart from the
outgoing two - year - old
model thanks to a more sculpted hood, new - look headlights with integrated LED daytime running lights, a new grille accented by a thin strips of chrome
trim, and a redesigned front bumper that integrates a pair of vertical fog lights.
Additional standard features at base level compared to the
outgoing seven - year - old
model includes a reversing camera, lane departure warning, forward collision warning, pedestrian warning with light city braking function, LED headlights, a powered tailgate, front / rear parking sensors, Parking Assistant, xLine
trim, 18 - inch alloy wheels, satellite - navigation, rear seat adjustment, Intelligent Emergency Call and Teleservices, ConnectedDrive Lifestyle, Real Time Traffic Information.
Just like the
outgoing model, the new Mazda MX - 5 will be available in three
trims — Sport, Club and Grand Touring.
As with the
outgoing model, the 2018 Subaru Crosstrek comes in three
trims: 2.0 i (base), 2.0 i Premium, and 2.0 i Limited.
Considering some 50 percent of current Enclave owners bought their
outgoing models for more than $ 50,000, I'm sure the Avenir
trim will fit in alongside the others just fine.
The Platinum
trim makes 400 hp (35 more than the
outgoing model) and 480 pound - feet of torque at 3,250 rpm (60 more than the
outgoing model).
When it comes to engines, the Altima is expected to keep an inline - four as a base engine — the
outgoing model uses a 2.5 - liter unit connected to a CVT, good for 182 hp and 180 lb - ft of torque — but it remains to be seen if it will keep the beefier 3.5 - liter V6 in the top -
trim SL
model.
The new 7 Series can be anywhere from 100 to 300 lbs lighter than the
outgoing model, depending on
model and
trim level.