Sport compact cars

Hyundai Veloster N Wins MotorWeek Drivers' Choice Award at 2019 Chicago Auto Show

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Thursday, February 7, 2019
Cars, Motor vehicles, Hatchbacks, Sport compact cars, Hyundai Motor Company, Hyundai Motor America, Hyundai Veloster, Chicago Auto Show, Hyundai, Coupés, Hyundai Tiburon

CHICAGO, Feb. 7, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --MotorWeek has awarded the Hyundai Veloster N the 2019 Drivers' Choice Award for Best Sport Coupe.

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  • CHICAGO, Feb. 7, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --MotorWeek has awarded the Hyundai Veloster N the 2019 Drivers' Choice Award for Best Sport Coupe.
  • The Drivers' Choice Awards ceremony was held during the 2019 Chicago Auto Show.
  • Hyundai's high performance N line-up was developed to make the driver's heart beat faster whenever they're behind the wheel.
  • Hyundai Motor America is headquartered in Fountain Valley, California, and is a subsidiary of Hyundai Motor Company of Korea.

Toyota RAV4 Drivers Earn Trail Cred' Thanks to New TRD Off-Road Treatment

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Thursday, February 7, 2019
Motor vehicles, Cars, Automotive industry, Toyota RAV4, Toyota, TRD, Sport utility vehicles, Pickup trucks, Coupés, Sport compact cars, Toyota Racing Development, Toyota FJ Cruiser

For 2020, the new TRD Off-Road is designed for customers who make the great outdoors a second home.

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  • For 2020, the new TRD Off-Road is designed for customers who make the great outdoors a second home.
  • For the first time, the RAV4 will join a formidable team of Toyota TRD Off-Road SUVs and pickups inspired by the brand's legendary off-road and desert racers.
  • Building on the 8.6-inch ground clearance and design features of the RAV4 Adventure grade, the 2020 RAV4 TRD Off-Road goes above and beyond with suspension, wheels and tires engineered specifically for trail driving.
  • The 2020 RAV4 TRD Off-Road exclusively rolls on lighter and more rigid flow-formed 18x7-inch matte black TRD alloy wheels with Falken Wildpeak A/T Trail all-terrain tires.

2020 Toyota Sequoia TRD Pro Opens Path to Family Adventures, Leads Charge for Updates on all TRD Pro Models

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Thursday, February 7, 2019
Motor vehicles, Cars, Car classifications, Sport utility vehicles, Pickup trucks, Toyota Sequoia, TRD, Toyota, Coupés, Sport compact cars, Toyota Tacoma, Toyota Tundra

The aluminum-bodied internal bypass shocks employed on the 2020 Sequoia TRD Pro, and all TRD Pro models, are tuned by TRD engineers specifically for each truck or SUV's unique attributes.

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  • The aluminum-bodied internal bypass shocks employed on the 2020 Sequoia TRD Pro, and all TRD Pro models, are tuned by TRD engineers specifically for each truck or SUV's unique attributes.
  • One could never lose the 2020 Toyota Sequoia TRD Pro in the parking lot of an outdoor gear store.
  • The TRD Pro "TOYOTA" grille leads the charge, flanked by LED headlights and, below, Rigid LED fog lights.
  • The Sequoia TRD Pro leads a lot of "new" across the TRD Pro family for 2020.

Subaru Tecnica International Unleashes Most Powerful Model Ever With Limited-Edition STI S209

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Monday, January 14, 2019
Cars, Subaru, Coupés, Sport compact cars, Sedans, Sports sedans, Subaru Impreza, Subaru Tecnica International, STI

Aggressive new look with wide fenders, front canards and rear wing

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  • Aggressive new look with wide fenders, front canards and rear wing
    Available in two exterior colors: World Rally Blue Pearl and Crystal White Pearl
    Subaru Tecnica International (STI), a wholly owned subsidiary of Subaru Corporation, today introduced the limited-edition STI S209, the first-ever S-line STI product produced exclusively for the U.S. market.
  • The S209, like the Nrburgring Challenge racecar, wears an expanded wide-body exterior treatment, which extends the vehicle's overall width to 72.4 inches, or 1.7 inches wider than a standard WRX STI.
  • Only around 200 units of the STI S209 will be built, earmarked exclusively for the U.S.
  • Subaru Tecnica International Inc. (STI), a wholly owned subsidiary of Subaru Corporation of Japan, was established to undertake the motorsports activities of Subaru.

Hyundai Announces Veloster N Pricing: Performance Package Model Starts Under $30,000

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Tuesday, November 13, 2018
Cars, Hatchbacks, Sport compact cars, Convertibles, Hyundai Veloster, Hyundai Motor Company, BPM

Instead of focusing on outright performance numbers, Hyundai chose to emphasize the N driver's heartbeats per minute (BPM), rather than revs per minute (RPM).

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  • Instead of focusing on outright performance numbers, Hyundai chose to emphasize the N driver's heartbeats per minute (BPM), rather than revs per minute (RPM).
  • With fun-to-drive character as a top priority, Veloster N has been developed to deliver thrilling cornering ability coupled with everyday sports car drivability.
  • Building on top of the already performance-focused Veloster Turbo, the Veloster N adds a comprehensive degree of exterior, interior and mechanical differentiation.
  • Veloster N takes the Veloster name to an all-new level of performance and establishes the N brand in a way that will impress even the most hardcore driving enthusiasts.

2019 Honda Civic Type R and Civic Hatchback Accelerate into Dealerships

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Thursday, November 1, 2018
Transport, Private transport, Land transport, Sport compact cars, Hatchbacks, Hot Hatch, Sports sedans, Compact cars, Honda Civic Type R, Honda, Honda Civic

TORRANCE, Calif., Nov. 1, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --The 2019 Civic Type R and Civic Hatchback return with upgraded interior features, standard Honda Sensing on Civic Hatchback, and Sonic Gray Pearl available on Civic Type R for the first time in the U.S.

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  • TORRANCE, Calif., Nov. 1, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --The 2019 Civic Type R and Civic Hatchback return with upgraded interior features, standard Honda Sensing on Civic Hatchback, and Sonic Gray Pearl available on Civic Type R for the first time in the U.S.
  • The changes build on the edgy styling, fun-to-drive nature, versatility and premium features that made Civic Hatchback and Civic Type R instant hits last year after joining the award-winning 10th-generation Civic lineup.
  • The 2019 Civic Hatchback and Civic Type R go on-sale at Honda dealerships beginning Saturday, November 3 with a Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP1) starting at $21,450 for Hatchback, and $35,700 for Type R (excluding $895 destination and handling).
  • Civic Hatchback Sport, along with Civic Type R and Civic Si, also earned a coveted spot on the Car and Driver 10 Best list for 2018.

2019 Honda Civic Si Hits the Streets with Upgraded Tech, Enhanced Interior and New Colors

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Thursday, October 25, 2018
Transport, Private transport, Sedans, Automotive industry, Coupés, Mid-size cars, Compact cars, Sport compact cars, Honda Civic Si, Honda Civic

The Si Coupe and Sedan are highly praised for their exceptionally responsive chassis, high-torque VTEC Turbo engine and outstanding overall value, and have collected 2018 Car and Driver "10Best" and Editor's Choice awards.

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  • The Si Coupe and Sedan are highly praised for their exceptionally responsive chassis, high-torque VTEC Turbo engine and outstanding overall value, and have collected 2018 Car and Driver "10Best" and Editor's Choice awards.
  • Available in 2-door coupe and 4-door sedan body styles, the 2019 Civic Si benefits from a number of other changes to its interior.
  • In addition to the updated Display Audio system, Civic Si receives larger cupholders, more intuitive steering wheel controls, an improved electronic parking brake switch, and physical buttons for fan speed.Additionally, Platinum White Pearl is added to Civic Si's exterior color palette, while Si Coupe gets a new Tonic Yellow Pearl.
  • While the summer tire package is no longer available as a factory trim, it remains available as a dealer-installed option.

Honda to Debut Rugged Open Air Vehicle Concept at 2018 SEMA Show, Showcase Civic Type R TCR, Rebelle Rally Pilot, Overland Ridgeline, Powersports Products and More

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Thursday, October 25, 2018
Transport, Private transport, Land transport, Hot Hatch, Sport compact cars, Sports sedans, Coupés, Station wagons, Honda Civic, Semi-automatic transmission, Honda, TCR Touring Car

Eversley and his Honda Civic Type R TCR dominated the series with five wins and 11 podium finishes in the 12-race season.

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  • Eversley and his Honda Civic Type R TCR dominated the series with five wins and 11 podium finishes in the 12-race season.
  • Based on the immensely popular Honda Civic Type R, the TCR version boasts numerous upgrades, resulting in 340 horsepower from the 2.0-liter turbocharged 4-cylinder.
  • The Type R TCR also features a sequential 6-speed manual gearbox with a JAS twin-disc sintered-metallic clutch and paddle shifters.
  • This year however, their Honda Civic Type R benefits from numerous race-bred upgrades, upping the ante with more horsepower and race-ready brakes and suspension.

Hyundai Introduces 2019 Veloster N, First U.S. Market N-Brand High-Performance Model, at Thunderhill Raceway

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Wednesday, October 24, 2018
Transport, Private transport, Hatchbacks, Land transport, Sport compact cars, Convertibles, Hyundai Veloster, Hyundai Motor Company, Thunderhill Raceway Park, North American International Auto Show

WILLOWS, Calif., Oct. 24, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --THUNDERHILL RACEWAY-- Hyundai today introduced its high-performance Veloster N model to an exclusive U.S. media group at a driving event at Thunderhill Raceway in Northern California.

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  • WILLOWS, Calif., Oct. 24, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --THUNDERHILL RACEWAY-- Hyundai today introduced its high-performance Veloster N model to an exclusive U.S. media group at a driving event at Thunderhill Raceway in Northern California.
  • Hyundai had first introduced Veloster N to media as the first of its U.S. N models at the 2018 Detroit Auto Show.
  • Veloster N was born in Namyang, Hyundai's global R&D center, and was thoroughly honed at its Nurburgring-based testing center in Germany.
  • The Veloster N offers a comprehensive degree of exterior, interior and mechanical differentiation even beyond the Veloster Turbo and R-Spec models.

Drivers Can Find The 2019 Edition Of The Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross At Brooklyn Mitsubishi

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Monday, September 17, 2018
Transport, Private transport, Automotive industry, Hatchbacks, Sport compact cars, Convertibles, Mitsubishi Eclipse, Mitsubishi Motors, Mitsubishi Mirage, Mitsubishi Colt

To help drivers get even more excited about the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross, the Japanese brand recently released the 2019 model, and it is now available at Brooklyn Mitsubishi.

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  • To help drivers get even more excited about the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross, the Japanese brand recently released the 2019 model, and it is now available at Brooklyn Mitsubishi.
  • As a subcompact crossover, the 2019 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross provides seating accommodations for up to five passengers, plus22.1-to-22.6cubic feet of cargo space behind the rear seats.
  • Under the hood of the 2019 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross is a 1.5-liter four-cylinder MIVEC engine that is outfitted with a direct injection turbocharger.
  • Drivers interested in learning more about the 2019 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross and taking it out for a test drive are encouraged to contact Brooklyn Mitsubishi through its website at www.brooklynmitsubishi.com or by phone at 718-345-1600.