The SE and XSE are
the sportier versions of the car, and Toyota says this is visually evident from 200 yards away.
Marchionne's idea is to export the Abarth 500, a 120 - horsepower
sporty version of the car, company sources say.
Being
a sportier version of a car, it receives the usual sportier versions of things.
No doubt
sportier versions of the car will come even closer to the concept's overall appearance.
Not exact matches
Alfa Romeo's
version of the
car — ostensibly called the Alfa Romeo Spider, a name long tied to
sporty, spritely rear - wheel drive roadsters until it was applied to a front - wheel drive
car in 1995 — won't necessarily use the same engines as its Mazda sibling.
I can think
of a couple FWD
cars that have
sporty AWD varients (Ford Focus RS, Mazdaspeed6), but the overwhelming majority
of AWD
cars with 2wd
versions are not made to be more
sporty.
There's a
sportier version of the Hyundai Elantra on the way to the U.S., and our first hints about its mechanical upgrades come courtesy
of the
car's debut in its home market
of South Korea.
Sure, there are plenty
of AWD sports
cars, but there are very few AWD
cars that are «
sporty versions»
of 2WD
cars.
The decision to add a
sportier, more enthusiast - oriented
version of the 2014 Hyundai Veloster Turbo makes sense given the
car's demographics.
Elsewhere, the Alpine name has returned, this time as a
sporty sub-brand for Renault - and it's finally showing off the production
version of the A110 sports
car.
How It Drives The
sporty, tight - handling performance that's defined the modern Mini is still going strong in this third - generation
car, but the overall driving experience is more refined than in previous
versions of the Hardtop.
The
sporty, tight - handling performance that's defined the modern Mini is still going strong in this third - generation
car, but the overall driving experience is more refined than in previous
versions of the Hardtop.
The
cars are
sportier, Polestar - fettled
versions of the Volvo S60 and V60 with a selection
of performance upgrades that are optional on the regular models fitted as standard.
I forgot that I wasn't driving the
sportier S5
version of this
car, so impressed was I by the performance.
They've used all that lovely 911 and sports
car heritage to sell us the dream
of sporty versions of inherently unsporting machines.
Now here we are in the summer
of 2009, and the Quattroporte has evolved into three distinct models after last fall's facelift: the base
car, still powered by the 4.2 - liter V - 8; the 4.7 S, which was our test
car, with a new 4.7 - liter
version of the V - 8, and the Sport GT - S, also powered by the 4.7 - liter V - 8 but with a
sportier suspension and a bit more horsepower.
The current 2006 model line - up
of Volvo
Cars includes: the award - winning new S40 and its wagon counterpart the all - new V50; the award - winning XC90; the
sporty S60 sedan — including the award - winning performance sedan — S60 R and the performance wagon
version — V70 R; the S80 luxury sedan; the versatile V70 wagon and rugged XC70 (Cross Country); and the soon - to - be released new Volvo C70, the convertible with the innovative retractable hardtop.
Two Carbon - Fibre Packages offer different
versions of carbon - fibre trim, whilst the optional Aerodynamics package gives the
car an even
sportier look and is a new feature in this segment.
In addition, to highlight the performance roots
of the
car, VW lowers the GTI a little over a half - inch over its TSI
version making it much more
sporty driving experience.
Chevrolet introduced at the 2016 Los Angeles Auto Show this week the 2017 Spark Activ, a
sporty, trail - inspired
version of its Spark small
car.
ASSOCIATE EDITOR GRAHAM KOZAK: Maybe it's just me, but I feel like anyone who goes out
of their way to buy a coupe
version of a
car better known as a sedan — like this 2014 Honda Civic EX-L, for example — is expecting something fun,
sporty and perhaps just a little frivolous.
Claimed to have been created to entice younger buyers to the brand, the BX6 is said to have
sportier styling with a pair
of slimmer front headlights and a less imposing
version of the
car - maker's front grille.
Tata Motors has expressed interest in entering the entry - level performance
car segments, and have showcased a
sportier version of the Tata Bolt at the 2015 Geneva Motor Show and Auto Expo 2016, which was co-developed with Jayem Automotives.
Sitting on a new
version of the renowned Ibiza «Agile Chassis», with wider front and rear tracks (30 mm and 33 mm respectively) the new
car looks and feels even more «planted», and delivers both a composed ride and class - leading,
sporty handling.
We were treated to a hot ST
version of the Edge SUV that gains the usual
sporty ST trinkets and badges dotted around the
car.
In fact, they've been so popular that Audi has come out with various
versions of the
car, including both sedans, wagons, and the
sportier «S» models.
Both these
cars are
sportier versions of their standard siblings.
Sport trim
cars get 17 - inch wheels, chrome treatment and LED lights, while AMG Line models have an even
sportier cabin, 18 - inch wheels and body styling to look like the most potent
versions of the C - Class.
A BMW X7 development
car has been spotted testing with M package trim, showing how
sportier versions of the future Range Rover rival will look.
This
sportier version of one
of the most popular
cars in America comes standard with 17 - inch alloy wheels, a sport - tuned suspension, air conditioning, a 6 - speed automatic transmission and automatic headlights.
Having presented as a concept
car in Tokyo and Geneva, Nissan will unveil this weekend at the 24 Hours
of Le Mans the production
version of the Nismo Juke with a revised chassis and a
sporty look.
Shown for the first time at the Ypsilanti show - and - tell, the LeSabre Ultra is a
sporty, higher - performing
version of Buick's staid sub-luxury large
car.
Through a premium hexagonal grille, a dynamic character line running along the flanks
of the
car, and a
sporty rear end design, the new
version is specifically engineered to realize the image
of a sophisticated and dynamic premium sedan.
LOS ANGELES - After two generations
of the Mitsubishi Eclipse as a boy - racer
sporty car, the next
version will be more in the sport coupe mode.
The Abarth 595 Competizione is a more
sporty version of the already bonkers Fiat 500 Abarth with the rowdy nature
of the
car dialled all the way upto 11.
Some
versions of the
car offer a manual transmission for a
sportier driving experience, but all CTS models are known for their plush interiors and affordable pricing on the previously - owned luxury market.
The
sporty two door
version of the Civic is all new for the 2016 model year, as it joins the sedan as part
of the tenth generation
of the small
car.
Two Carbon - Fiber Packages offer different
versions of carbon - fiber trim, while the optional Aerodynamics Package gives the
car an even
sportier look and is a new feature in this segment.
A five - seat
version of the 7 - seat Atlas that went on sale in the US in 2017, the near - production concept
car features a coupe - like profile, an even
sportier stance, and a plug - in hybrid drivetrain with 355 horsepower and an anticipated 26 miles (42 km)
of all - electric range.
Inside, the Optima GT will be based upon the same refined, high - quality interior found in standard
versions of the all - new Optima, with a more dynamic intent in its execution, to leave drivers in no doubt as to the
sporty character
of the
car.
Lexus hopes to re-establish its
car sales in 2001 with a new
version of the LS flagship and the
sporty BMW - fighting IS 300.
If it's value you are after, the Cavalier Z24 from Chevrolet is one
car that delivers.The Z24 is the
sporty version of the Cavalier line.
The Ford Mustang has long been known for its muscle
car reputation, but modern
versions - especially those built after 2005 - provide more than their share
of sporty driving thanks to improved chassis design and a renewed focus on drivetrain development.
Essentially a
sportier and more powerful
version of the standard Tiago hatchback, the
car is being jointly developed by Tata Motors and Coimbatore - based Jayem Automotives.
In it's ninth model year, Ford's Escort still is a
car for the masses, although Ford's definition
of masses has broadened considerably recently.Thus, Escort is available in several
versions, ranging from the bargain Pony, at less than $ 7,000, to the
sporty GT model, which can cost more than $ 10,000 when loaded.Fully independent suspension with gas - charged struts; rack - and - pinion steering; maintenance - free battery; flush - mounted halogen headlamps; side - window demisters; automatic shoulder - belt restraint system; center console; cargo - area cover; dual accent stripes; dual-fold rear seat.
High prices and changing tastes have flattened the market for
sporty coupes and convertibles.But Chevrolet has reacted to the changing market by beefing up the performance and improving the appearance
of its V - 6 Camaro without jacking up the
car's price extensively.For those
of you still toying with the notion
of owning a sports
car, Chevrolet has a very interesting lower - priced alternative to the thundering Camaro Z28: It's the Camaro RS.This
version of Chevy's pony
car comes with a very potent 3.8 - liter V - 6 that gives the
car a radically different personality.
The Mini Cooper and Cooper «S» were
sportier versions that were successful as rally
cars, winning the Monte Carlo Rally four times from 1964 through to 1967, although in 1966 the Mini was disqualified after the finish, along with six other British entrants, which included the first four
cars to finish, under a questionable ruling that the
cars had used an illegal combination
of headlamps and spotlights.
Other 2000 model year highlights include: a new
version of Pontiac's
sporty Bonneville sedan, two new midsize
cars from Saturn, a pair
of affordable entries from Volvo and the flashy new Jaguar S - Type.
Mercedes - AMG is highly likely to add electric
versions of its performance
cars in the future in the belief that they will be
sporty enough to live up to the brand name.
The new
sportier version of the BMW i3 made its global debut last year and one
of biggest addition to the
car was BMW's new traction control system, which was adapted specifically to the instantaneous power delivery
of the BMW eDrive system.