MODEL INFORMATION NEWS
May 2013
CARS
Light Commercial Vehicles
AUDI
Audi A3 Sedan Model 2013
CHEVROLET
Chevrolet Trax Hatchback Model 2013 Chevrolet Captiva Station wagon Facelift Model 2013
CITROEN
Citroen C3 Hatchback Facelift Model 2013 Citroen C4 Picasso MPV Model 2013
DACIA
Dacia Logan MCV Station wagon Model 2013
FIAT
Fiat 500L Trekking Station wagon Model 2013
HONDA
Honda CR-Z Coupe Facelift Model 2013
HYUNDAI
Hyundai Grand Santa Fe Station wagon Model 2013
INFINITI
Infiniti Q50 Sedan Model 2013
JEEP
Jeep Cherokee Station wagon Model 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee Station wagon Facelift Model 2013
KIA
Kia Pro Ceed Hatchback Model 2013 Kia Carens MPV Model 2013
LAND-ROVER
Range-Rover Sport Station wagon Model 2013
LEXUS
Lexus IS Sedan Model 2013
MERCEDES-BENZ
Mercedes-Benz E-Class Coupe Facelift Model 2013 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Convertible Facelift Model 2013 y
MITSUBISHI
Mitsubishi Space Star Hatchback Model 2013
NISSAN
Nissan Note Station wagon Model 2013 Nissan 370Z Coupe Facelift Model 2013 Nissan 370Z Convertible Facelift Model 2013
PEUGEOT
Peugeot 2008 Station wagon Model 2013 Peugeot 308 Hatchback Model 2013
PORSCHE
Porsche Panamera Hatchback Facelift Model 2013
QOROS
Qoros 3 Sedan Model 2013
RENAULT
Renault Captur Hatchback Model 2013 Renault Scénic MPV Facelift Model 2013 Renault Grand Scénic MPV Facelift Model 2013 Renault Scénic Xmod MPV Model 2013 Renault Fluence Sedan Facelift Model 2013 Renault Kangoo Station wagon Facelift Model 2013
SEAT
Seat Leon SC Hatchback Model 2013
SKODA
Skoda Superb Hatchback Facelift Model 2013 Skoda Superb Station wagon Facelift Model 2013
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SSANGYONG
SsangYong Rexton Station wagon Model 2013 SsangYong Rodius MPV Model 2013
SUBARU
Subaru Impreza Hatchback Model 2013 Subaru Legacy Sedan Facelift Model 2013 Subaru Legacy Station wagon Facelift Model 2013 Subaru Legacy Outback Station wagon Facelift Model 2013
SUZUKI
Suzuki SX4 Hatchback Model 2013
TOYOTA
Toyota Auris Touring Sports Station wagon Model 2013
VOLKSWAGEN
VW Cross Up Hatchback Model 2013 VW Golf VII Variant Station wagon Model 2013
VOLVO
Volvo S60 Sedan Facelift Model 2013 Volvo V60 Station wagon Facelift Model 2013 Volvo XC60 Station wagon Facelift Model 2013 Volvo V70 Station wagon Facelift Model 2013 Volvo XC70 Station wagon Facelift Model 2013 Volvo S80 Sedan Facelift Model 2013
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AUDI Audi A3 Sedan Model 2013 Introduction: 07-2013 Info: This is the Audi A3 Sedan, the third member of the Audi A3 family. At 446cm long, the A3 Sedan is 15cm longer than the five-door A3 Sportback. It's 9mm lower than the Sportback, and shares its 264cm wheelbase, which is longer than the three-door hatchback's.
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CHEVROLET Chevrolet Trax Hatchback Model 2013 Introduction: 04-2013 Info: Chevrolet has based the Trax on the Opel Mokka.
Chevrolet Captiva Station wagon Facelift Model 2013 Introduction: 06-2013 Info: Facelift of the current Captiva with a new lower front bumper and restyled fog lights. The rear of the car gets new LED lights and a revised bumper.
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CITROEN Citroen C3 Hatchback Facelift Model 2013 Introduction: 04-2013 Info: The facelift includes a restyled front end including LED daytime running lights, as well as new tail lights.
Citroen C4 Picasso MPV Model 2013 Introduction: 06-2013 Info: The new Citroen C4 Picasso is the first Citroen to be based on the PSA Group's new EMP2 platform, and is up to 140kg lighter than its predecessor.
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DACIA Dacia Logan MCV Station wagon Model 2013 Introduction: 06-2013 Info: The new Logan Station wagon can be fitted with engines ranging from the basic 1.2 16v 75 to the three-cylinder turbo 0.9-liter and a 90 PS turbo diesel.
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FIAT Fiat 500L Trekking Station wagon Model 2013 Introduction: 06-2013 Info: The Trekking is a lightly restyled 500L, designed to give the car a soft-roader look; so it gets new front and rear bumpers and black body strips and wheel arch covers.
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HONDA Honda CR-Z Coupe Facelift Model 2013 Introduction: 04-2013 Info: The 2013 CR-Z can be identified by a range of styling upgrades which include a new front bumper design, a revised grille, a new aerodynamic diffuser design.
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HYUNDAI Hyundai Grand Santa Fe Station wagon Model 2013 Introduction: 06-2013 Info: The Grand Santa Fe is bigger all round than the regular Santa Fe – 10mm taller, 5mm wider and 225mm longer – thanks to an extra 100mm in the wheelbase, and does make the Santa Fe far more able to accommodate six or seven without compromise.
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INFINITI Infinti Q50 Sedan Model 2013 Introduction: 07-2013 Info: The new Q50 is the first model in the Infiniti range to use Infiniti's new naming scheme, and is designed to steal sales away from the BMW 3 Series and the Audi A4 in the competitive compact executive market. A seven-speed automatic gearbox will be fitted as standard and all models will be available with either rear-wheel drive or all-wheel drive.
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JEEP Jeep Cherokee Station wagon Model 2013 Introduction: 08-2013 Info: New generation of the current Jeep Cherokee.
Jeep Grand Cherokee Station wagon Facelift Model 2013 Introduction: 06-2013 Info: The new Jeep Grand Cherokee is now equipped with a new eight-speed automatic transmission, available on the entire engine line-up. New exterior and interior design features characterize each single trim level in a unique way and include new bi-xenon headlamps with LED daytime running lights.
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KIA Kia Pro Ceed Hatchback Model 2013 Introduction: 03-2013 Info: The rakish three-door hatchback joins the five-door and Sportswagon estate models in the Ceed line-up and will provide a good looking alternative to the Renault Megane Coupe.
Kia Carens MPV Model 2013 Introduction: 04-2013 Info: Under the skin, the third-generation Carens sits on a modified version of the C’eed platform. The biggest news for families is that the company will offer both five and seven-seat versions of the model.
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LAND-ROVER Range-Rover Sport Station wagon Model 2013 Introduction: 06-2013 Info: At 485cm long, the new Range Rover Sport is 6cm longer than its predecessor; the wheelbase is 18cm longer and the overall width has increased by 6cm. The styling blends elements of the old car with cues from the latest Range Rover and Evoque.
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LEXUS Lexus IS Sedan Model 2013 Introduction: 05-2013 Info: The new IS features the new 'spindle' front grille which adorns all new Lexus models, decorated with a new headlamp cluster design and the trademark L-shaped daytime running lights set independently below.
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MERCEDES-BENZ Mercedes-Benz E-Class Coupe Facelift Model 2013 Introduction: 05-2013 Info: Mercedes has facelifted the coupe and cabriolet members of the E-class family.
Mercedes-Benz E-Class Convertible Facelift Model 2013 Introduction: 05-2013 Info: But the E-Class Coupe and Convertible don’t the sheet metal changes the saloon and estate get, so the Coupe and Convertible retain the pontoon rear haunches to set them apart from the four-door E-Class models.
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MITSUBISHI Mitsubishi Space Star Hatchback Model 2013 Introduction: 04-2013 Info: The small city car will be named Mirage in some markets. The 3,710 mm long, 1,665 mm wide and 1,490 mm tall five-door hatchback will be available with a 1.0-liter three-cylinder engine.
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NISSAN Nissan Note Station wagon Model 2013 Introduction: 06-2013 Info: The second-generation of the current Nissan Note. A new Dynamic Styling Pack option adds sportier bumpers and black trim around the headlights and front grilles.
Nissan 370Z Coupe Facelift Model 2013 Introduction: 06-2013 Info: Facelift of the current Nissan 370Z.
Nissan 370Z Convertible Facelift Model 2013 Introduction: 06-2013 Info: The biggest change is the new front, with LED daytime running lights.
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PEUGEOT Peugeot 2008 Station wagon Model 2013 Introduction: 05-2013 Info: The 208-based crossover is due to debut at the Geneva Motor Show in March.
Peugeot 308 Hatchback Model 2013 Introduction: 08-2013 Info: The new Peugeot 308 will be presented for the first time at the Frankfurt Motor Show on September 2013 and sales will start during autumn 2013 in Europe.
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PORSCHE Porsche Panamera Hatchback Facelift Model 2013 Introduction: 07-2013 Info: Exterior changes to the front of the Panamera are limited to a new bumper and subtly reshaped headlights. There are more significant changes at the rear, with new rear lights and bumper and a redesigned tailgate that incorporates a wider window. Long-wheelbase Executive models have been introduced, to give the Panamera added appeal as a luxury car. As well a 15cm longer wheelbase, these get air suspension and a high level of equipment as standard.
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QOROS Qoros 3 Sedan Model 2013 Introduction: 08-2013 Info: This is the Qoros 3. A new manufacturer from China is heading to Europe with this.
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RENAULT Renault Captur Hatchback Model 2013 Introduction: 06-2013 Info: The new Captur will be built on the same platform as the new Clio.
Renault Scénic MPV Facelift Model 2013 Introduction: 05-2013 Info: Facelift of the current Scénic with new front design.
Renault Grand Scénic MPV Facelift Model 2013 Introduction: 05-2013 Info: Facelift of the current Grand Scénic with new front design.
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Renault Scénic Xmod MPV Model 2013 Introduction: 06-2013 Info: The Scénic XMOD is a pseudo crossover version of the Scénic. The new car will not be offered with four-wheel drive.
Renault Fluence Sedan Facelift Model 2013 Introduction: 04-2013 Info: Facelift of the current Fluence with new front design.
Renault Kangoo Station wagon Facelift Model 2013 Introduction: 06-2013 Info: Facelift of the current Renault Kangoo with new front design.
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SEAT Seat Leon SC Hatchback Model 2013 Introduction: 05-2013 Info: This is the Seat Leon SC - a new three-door version of the Leon. The Leon SC will use the same engines as the five-door.
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SKODA Skoda Superb Hatchback Facelift Model 2013 Introduction: 06-2013 Info: The Skoda Superb has been given a mid-life facelift, with revised styling and more efficient engines.
Skoda Superb Station wagon Facelift Model 2013 Introduction: 06-2013 Info: Squarer fog lights along with a new bonnet and front wings.
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SSANGYONG SsangYong Rexton Station wagon Model 2013 Introduction: 04-2013 Info: New generation of the current SsangYong Rexton.
SsangYong Rodius MPV Model 2013 Introduction: 08-2013 Info: New generation of the current Rodius MPV.
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SUBARU Subaru Impreza Hatchback Model 2013 Introduction: 04-2013 Info: New generation of the current Impreza Hatchback.
Subaru Legacy Sedan Facelift Model 2013 Introduction: 03-2013 Info: Facelift of the current Subaru Legacy with new front grille and bumper.
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Subaru Legacy Station wagon Facelift Model 2013 Introduction: 03-2013 Info: All-wheel drive comes as standard with buyers having the choice of a six-speed manual gearbox or Subaru's second-generation Lineartronic continuously variable transmission (CVT).
Subaru Outback Station wagon Facelift Model 2013 Introduction: 03-2013 Info: Facelift of the current Subaru Outback with new front grille, bumper and fog lights.
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SUZUKI Suzuki SX4 Hatchback Model 2013 Introduction: 06-2013 Info: New generation of the current Suzuki SX4. Buyers will be able to choose between 1.6-litre petrol and diesel engines. Petrol models get a five-speed manual gearbox, diesels have six speeds, and a continuously-variable transmission (CVT) is optional on the petrol. Four-wheel drive is optional on both engines.
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TOYOTA Toyota Auris Touring Sports Station wagon Model 2013 Introduction: 06-2013 Info: An estate version of the new Toyota Auris hatchback. The Auris Touring Sports adds a wagon body which is 285mm longer than the hatchback. The car will be the first estate car in its segment to be available with a hybrid drivetrain, alongside conventional petrol and diesel engine options.
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VOLKSWAGEN VW Cross Up Hatchback Model 2013 Introduction: 07-2013 Info: This is the new VW Cross Up, a rugged version of the Up city car.
VW Golf VII Variant Station wagon Model 2013 Introduction: 05-2013 Info: Estate version of the Golf VII Hatchback.
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VOLVO Volvo S60 Sedan Facelift Model 2013 Introduction: 06-2013 Info: Facelift of the current S60 Sedan.
Volvo V60 Station wagon Facelift Model 2013 Introduction: 06-2013 Info: Facelift of the current V60 Station wagon.
Volvo XC60 Station wagon Facelift Model 2013 Introduction: 06-2013 Info: Facelift of the current XC60 Station wagon.
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Volvo V70 Station wagon Facelift Model 2013 Introduction: 06-2013 Info: Facelift of the current V70 Station wagon.
Volvo XC70 Station wagon Facelift Model 2013 Introduction: 06-2013 Info: Facelift of the current XC70 Station wagon.
Volvo S80 Sedan Facelift Model 2013 Introduction: 06-2013 Info: Facelift of the current S80 Sedan.
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Light Commercial Vehicles
DACIA
Dacia Dokker Panel van Model 2013
MERCEDES-BENZ
Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Facelift Model 2013
RENAULT
Renault Kangoo Panel van Facelift Model 2013
TOYOTA
Toyota ProAce Panel van Model 2013
VOLKSWAGEN
VW Cross Caddy Station wagon Model 2013
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DACIA Dacia Dokker Panel van Model 2013 Introduction: 12-2012 Info: The new Dacia Dokker will hit the market in two versions, as a people carrier, with five seats and rear sliding doors, and as a utility van, the equivalent of the Renault Kangoo Express.
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MERCEDES-BENZ Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Facelift Model 2013 Introduction: 05-2013 Info: Facelift of the current Sprinter with new front design.
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RENAULT Renault Kangoo Panel van Facelift Model 2013 Introduction: 06-2013 Info: Facelift of the current Renault Kangoo Panel van with new front design.
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TOYOTA Toyota ProAce Model 2013 Introduction: 06-2013 Info: Toyota has revealed its new medium-sized panel van produced as a result of a new partnership with PSA Peugeot-Citroen.
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VOLKSWAGEN VW Cross Caddy Station wagon Model 2013 Introduction: 04-2013 Info: The Cross Caddy gets plastic protectors for the wheel arches, the lower part of the front and rear bumpers and door sills. The toughening process has also added metallic protectors for the front and rear underbody.
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