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2012 Hyundai Sonata (i40) wagon spy shots - Click above for high-res image gallery
It's no secret that we Autobloggers are big fans of wagons. Unfortunately, the market here in the United States isn't as wagon-friendly as those in other corners of the world, and because of this, there are very few examples to choose from - most automakers would rather introduce crossovers, as it's a significantly bigger (and growing) market.
With that in mind, it's unlikely that we'll get a version of this five-door
Hyundai Sonata (which will be dubbed "i40" in other markets), though the automaker hasn't officially given America the red light just yet. Aside from the cargolicious rear end, the Sonata wagon caught by the spy shooters at CarPix employs a different chrome treatment at the base of the A-pillar, and we can see that a slightly different front fascia has been adapted. In keeping with the Sonata's sleek design,
Hyundai has opted for a more rakish hatch assembly.
While you wait for Hyundai to take the wraps off this load lugger, scroll through the gallery below to see the prototype out on the street.
[Source: CarPix]
Spy Shots: 2012 Hyundai Sonata (i40) wagon caught testing again originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 27 Aug 2010 16:56:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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August 27th, 2010
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Filed under: Spy Photos, Hatchback, Volkswagen
Volkswagen Up! spy shots - Click above for high-res image gallery
Even though
Volkswagen won't be offering a gasoline-powered version of its exclamatory little
Up! city car here in the United States, we're still slated to get its E-Up! electric counterpart. Earlier reports stated that a larger version of the E-Up!
could come Stateside as early as 2013, and we now have spy shots of a pair of Up! prototypes out testing in the Death Valley heat.
Our keen-eyed spy photographers pointed out that while these two prototypes appear to be very similar, the one with its grille closed off could actually be the all-electric E-Up! model. Thus, we'll be keeping our eyes peeled for more spy shots of the VW prototypes as they go through their hot weather testing. For now, have a look at these initial spy shots for yourself in our high-res gallery below.
[Source: KGP Photography]
Spy Shots: Volkswagen Up! caught in Death Valley originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 26 Aug 2010 15:58:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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August 26th, 2010
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Filed under: Spy Photos, Sedan, Performance, Mercedes-Benz
2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS AMG spy shots - Click above for high-res image gallery
Surprise, surprise -
Mercedes-Benz is working on an AMG version of its
next-generation CLS-Class coupe sedan. Our spies recently caught this prototype out and about, and underneath all of that cladding is what we imagine to be an immensely attractive, steroid-enhanced version of the new
CLS body. We'll take one in black, please.
Shapely lines aside, the most important part of any AMG car is what's under the hood, and the CLS AMG will doubtlessly pack wallop. Expect Benz's new 5.5-liter twin-turbo V8 to be under the bonnet, as this will rapidly become standard spec for Benz's V8-powered AMG cars. We've already read about this mill in the new
S63 and
CL63, so expect the CLS to bring around 540 horsepower and 590 pound-feet of torque to the table, though we assume that an upgraded performance package will be available, increasing these output numbers.
We're on the edge of our Recaros for this one, folks. But until the final tweaks have been made, we'll have to settle for these spy shots. See for yourself in the high-res gallery below.
[Source: CarPix]
Spy Shots: Mercedes-Benz CLS getting the inevitable AMG treatment originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 19 Aug 2010 19:29:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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August 19th, 2010
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Filed under: Spy Photos, Europe, Hatchback, Audi
Audi S1 spy shots - Click above for high-res image gallery
If you're mad about the fact that
Audi won't be bringing its new
A1 to the United States, you'll want to look away - our spies have captured the hotter
S1 version of Audi's pint-sized hatch. This prototype may only look like an A1 in S-Line trim, but our spies point out that the larger tailpipes and heartier exhaust note are a dead giveaway of this car's heightened sporting intentions.
A five-door A1 is
reportedly in the works, but the S1 will likely only be available in the three-door body style. Power is expected to come from a turbocharged, 1.4-liter four-cylinder engine which will be tuned to crank out around 180 horsepower, and Audi's seven-speed S-tronic gearbox will send that power to the front two wheels. That's right, folks - no Quattro versions of the A1 (or S1) are planned, so front-wheel drive it is.
This shiny red prototype looks to be nearing the final stages of development, which means we could see the production car as early as this year's
Paris Motor Show. The S1 will certainly be a hot little number, and you can see the high-res spy shots for yourself in the gallery below.
[Source: CarPix]
Spy Shots: Audi S1 prototype has that 'forbidden fruit' thing going on originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 19 Aug 2010 11:29:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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August 19th, 2010
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Filed under: Spy Photos, Sedan, Performance, Dodge
2011/2012 Dodge Charger SRT8 prototype - click above for high-res image gallery
It's no secret that
Chrysler is unleashing redesigned versions of the
300 and
Dodge Charger sedans this Fall and we've seen numerous images of them prowling the streets of suburban Detroit in recent months. Now another of Autoblog's eagle-eyed readers, Marty M., has dropped us a note to let us know that he had captured what appears to be the new
SRT8 version of the Charger.
We're assuming this is the high-output Charger based on the size of the wheels and rear deck appendage, along with the depth of the front air dam. The freshly contoured flanks are visible under the camo, but we can't quite tell if there is a new piece of glass at the trailing edge of the rear doors. The new SRT8 engine is expected to grow from the current 6.1-liters to 6.4-liters with at least 450 horsepower, and shooter Marty tells us it sounds very much how a big V8 ought to. It isn't known if the high-performance SRT version of the next Charger will debut alongside its lesser linemates for model year 2011, or if it will hang out until it can earn a 2012 designation. Either way, it's time to get excited.
Reader Spy: Are you the next Dodge Charger SRT8? originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 18 Aug 2010 11:33:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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August 18th, 2010
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Filed under: Spy Photos, Coupe, Paris Motor Show, Lotus
Lotus Evora S - Click above for high-res image gallery
The
Paris Motor Show in just over a month is shaping up to the be one of the biggest shows for Lotus in many decades. While the highlight is expected to be a new supercar successor to the departed Esprit, it apparently won't be alone.
At least two additional occupants of the Lotus stand have been accidentally confirmed, including an Evora Automatic and a hotted-up
Evora S.
This second iteration of the newest Lotus is expected to receive a supercharger bolted to its 3.5-liter
Toyota V6 boosting it up to 350 horsepower and 300 pound-feet of torque. The brakes and thermal requirements of the base Evora have reportedly been sized for more powerful models so they won't need upgrading for the S.
A prototype of what's believed to be the Evora S was caught outside the Nürburgring this week preparing for its public debut. The only notable visual difference for the S appears to be a more prominent rear diffuser. Check out the little red devil by taking a closer look at our high-res gallery below.
[Source: CarPix]
Spy Shots: Lotus Evora S looks great in red originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 17 Aug 2010 14:59:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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August 17th, 2010
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