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It seems that it is that time again to say goodbye to some car models alot of us loved and like. But we don't have to be sad as some new models are coming.
And I'm here to give you guys (and gals) the info: (BTW, list may be a little long. Sry.)
Acura:
Acura will be releasing a 5-door RDX (CV-R Type) due fall of 2005.
It will have a 2.4 liter 4-cylinder 200HP engine. Nothing is dead as of now.
Aston Martin:
The DB7 is dead. The future holds a new Vanquish, and a 100K priced AMV8 Vantage
Audi:
The A6 Avant and RS6 are now dead. The future? The A3 is a 5-door car expected in spring 2005 as a '06 model
Bentley:
Currently nothing is dead nor new. The Continental GT and the Arnage continue to sell well.
BMW:
BMW is canceling nothing and the future holds a next gen. 3-Series along with a new 4-series. We all know of the new M5. And in the next 7 years, expect a 1-series.
Buick:
Buick kills the Regal, put will put out a new front-wheel drive sedan by 2005 and considering a rear-wheel drive convertible and sedan.
Cadillac:
Cadillac cancels the Sevilla while getting ready to an ultra-luxurious sedan priced at $150,000! And you thought the XLR was expensive! A new restyled DeVille is expects '06. And the STS-V and XLR-V will get an engine upgrade boosting them to a V8 producing 400 horses.
Chevrolet:
They smack the Cavalier dead, and get ready to introduce a new Impala and maybe a Kappa-platform-based Nomad station wagon. Chevy is also putting out a new SUV, the Uplander, along with the Equinox. The Trailblazer gets an enigne upgrade, along with the SSR and the Silverado. A new van called the Express is coming out with a 12-passenger limit. The S-10, Tracker, and Venture are also dead. The future also holds a PT-Cruiser type car called the HHR. And of course the new Corvette C6. and the Colorado.
Chrysler:
The 300M and Concorde are gone, but a mid-sive '06 Sebring is on the way. A new 300 Convertible and coupe is coming. A redisnged Cruiser is coming out to showrooms in 2008.
Cross Lander:
A new car called the 244X is coming.
Dodge:
The Intrepid is dead. But Dodge is putting out a replacement for the Dakota. The Ram gets an upgrade, and the Ram SRT-10 becomes a quad cab. A new Ram Power Wagon is coming as well. Plus, a new Viper. The GTSR Concept is being redone and fitted to make it faster than before and enough to beat the SRT-10 by seconds. Expect it in 2007.
Ferrari:
What is Ferrari killing off? This. The 456M and the Enzo.
a 612 Scaglietti F1 model is coming next year along with a the 575M Maranello which gets an engine upgrade and new handling resembling the 360 Stradale's.
EDIT: Forgot about the new 600 Impola that is also coming.
Ford:
Ford knocks off all SVT models. They will return in 2006 with a new Mustang Cobra and F-150 Lightning.
GMC:
The Sonoma is gone, and the only things that are coming are the Envoy, Envoy XL, and Sierra getting "premium" Denali trim levels. Along with a new Canyon pickup.
Honda:
Nothing is dead, and the future holds a Pilot-based pickup with a 5-passenger compartment. A New car smaller than the Civic, and a compact, hybird SUV similiar to the RD-X Concept at the 2002 Detriot Auto Show.
Hummer:
Again, nothing gone, and the future holds a new H3. A smaller vehicle using components from the Chevy Colorado and GMC Canyon. A short-box version will be coming soon after.
Hyundai:
The only thing new is a new minivan and a new Sonata in '06. Nothing gone nor changed.
Infiniti:
The M45, and I35 are dead while an all-new, rear-drive, longer wheelbase M45 is coming spring 2005 and shown as a '06 model.
Isuzu:
The Rodeo and Axiom are gone. And that means only the Ascender is left. But Isuzu says expect 3 new models sometime before 2008.
Jaguar:
The XJ lineup gets a longer wheelbase. The S-Type is being shown also as a R model. Nothing new or dead as been shown.
Jeep:
Jeep's lineup will extend to 8 models before the end of '06. A 2006 Commander model is coming. A new 2007 Wrangler is also expected with with a new Grand Cherokee which will be here by 2006.
Kia:
They set their sights for a end of the year Sportage compact SUV. A new OPtima is coming with a V-6.
Lamborghini:
With the end of the Diablo era, the only thing new is their new Murcielago Roadster. But they say to expect some fast models to come by 2006.
Land Rover:
Introduces the LR3. After seeing one in person, its very nice. LR kills the Discovery though and gets ready to make a another, more meaner looking Land Rover that has been already shown at the auto shows in its orange color.
Lexus:
Lexus has some new models coming soon, and gets rid of nothing.
Lincoln:
A Mazda 6 type car called the Zephry, a next gen. Aviator, and the Mark LT, their version of the F-150.
Expect these in the next 3 years.
Lotus;
The Esprit is dead. And it seems everything else is doing well or being shown at auto shows.
Maserati:
They have already introduced the Quattroporte which is their newest model. Haven't seen anything new except some sport models of the coupe.
Maybach:
Nothing's dead, duh! They just released the 57 and 62. But both models will get a slight boost in prices next year.
Mercedes-Benz:
The C32 AMG, C230K, SLK230 Kompressor, SLK320, CL55 AMG, SL55 AMG, and SLK32 AMG are dead, but a new little roadsteris coming. The C230K will be replaced by a new B-Class. A redesigned S-Class that is bigger is coming. The M-Class gets a upgrade, and the next G-Class, and all new R-Class is coming. The R-Class is basically just SUVS. AMG is producing its version of the CLS500 and CLS65, and will carry a 6-figure price.
Mercury:
The Marauder is gone, and it seems nothing is coming yet.
Mini:
They have been showing off their Convertible model for a few months now, and it seems nothing is dead nor coming.
Mitsubishi:
While they are still on the edge of being put out, they are putting the Diamante, Montero Sport, and Lancer Sportback down. What's new? A pickup that is spun off the Dodge Dakota. The Lancer gets an engine boost.
Mosler:
The MT900S is pushed a little more and is now a faster car. Nothing seems to be on its way.
Nissan:
Nissan is adding new stuff to the Pathfinder, Altima, Frontier and Xterra.
Oldsmobile:
Dead. The company is just supposedly dead.
Panoz:
Nothing dead, but some new Esperante is coming.
Pontiac:
They will be producing a new coupe version of the G6. The Solstice roadster will be here in 2006. And we already know of the GTO.
Porsche:
The Boxster is dead-for now. A new model is coming resembling the 997 Carrera.
The 911 Targa, GT3 and GT2 are going to be produced to a limited number. But a new GT2 is coming.
Rolls-Royce:
The Phantom has been doing well, but still nothing new nor dead.
Saab:
Saab seems to be adding new features, while nothing new nor dead is from them either.
Saleen:
Saleen continues to make the Stangs and S7. Nothing new has been heard nor has nothing dead.
Saturn:
Saturn gets rid of the L300. Their future holds a rear-wheel drive, 2-seater convertible. Ohh... And a very large SUV model.
Scion:
Scion is introducing the Tc.
Subaru:
They are also adding features to the Legacy and Outback.
Suzuki:
The Vitara V-6 is gone. They too are adding new features.
Toyota:
Will be showing off a 3rd gen. Avalon with a fastback sedan look. 2005 will be the year it hits showrooms.
The Tundra is being replaced by a new truck in '06 a completely redisgned truck in 2006 which is also larger. A 3 quarter-ton and diesel powered truck may follow.
Also, a Toyota Tacoma X-Runner is expect which is like a Tacome with mods.
Volkswagen:
With the R32 gone, they'll be showing off an all new Jetta that goes on sale next March. A New Passat will follow next fall, along with a new GTI and Golf. And rumor is a new minivan. The plans for a retro Microbus have been dropped.
Volvo:
The C70, and V40 are gone while a C70 coupe is coming next year. Volvo will also make a coupe and convertible using the S40/V50 platform. The C70 will also be turned into a convertible later after the coupe.
And there you have it. The new and the dead and the companies with nothing new.
Hope you enjoy. 👍
I will let you know of anything new!
And I'm here to give you guys (and gals) the info: (BTW, list may be a little long. Sry.)
Acura:
Acura will be releasing a 5-door RDX (CV-R Type) due fall of 2005.
It will have a 2.4 liter 4-cylinder 200HP engine. Nothing is dead as of now.
Aston Martin:
The DB7 is dead. The future holds a new Vanquish, and a 100K priced AMV8 Vantage
Audi:
The A6 Avant and RS6 are now dead. The future? The A3 is a 5-door car expected in spring 2005 as a '06 model
Bentley:
Currently nothing is dead nor new. The Continental GT and the Arnage continue to sell well.
BMW:
BMW is canceling nothing and the future holds a next gen. 3-Series along with a new 4-series. We all know of the new M5. And in the next 7 years, expect a 1-series.
Buick:
Buick kills the Regal, put will put out a new front-wheel drive sedan by 2005 and considering a rear-wheel drive convertible and sedan.
Cadillac:
Cadillac cancels the Sevilla while getting ready to an ultra-luxurious sedan priced at $150,000! And you thought the XLR was expensive! A new restyled DeVille is expects '06. And the STS-V and XLR-V will get an engine upgrade boosting them to a V8 producing 400 horses.
Chevrolet:
They smack the Cavalier dead, and get ready to introduce a new Impala and maybe a Kappa-platform-based Nomad station wagon. Chevy is also putting out a new SUV, the Uplander, along with the Equinox. The Trailblazer gets an enigne upgrade, along with the SSR and the Silverado. A new van called the Express is coming out with a 12-passenger limit. The S-10, Tracker, and Venture are also dead. The future also holds a PT-Cruiser type car called the HHR. And of course the new Corvette C6. and the Colorado.
Chrysler:
The 300M and Concorde are gone, but a mid-sive '06 Sebring is on the way. A new 300 Convertible and coupe is coming. A redisnged Cruiser is coming out to showrooms in 2008.
Cross Lander:
A new car called the 244X is coming.
Dodge:
The Intrepid is dead. But Dodge is putting out a replacement for the Dakota. The Ram gets an upgrade, and the Ram SRT-10 becomes a quad cab. A new Ram Power Wagon is coming as well. Plus, a new Viper. The GTSR Concept is being redone and fitted to make it faster than before and enough to beat the SRT-10 by seconds. Expect it in 2007.
Ferrari:
What is Ferrari killing off? This. The 456M and the Enzo.
a 612 Scaglietti F1 model is coming next year along with a the 575M Maranello which gets an engine upgrade and new handling resembling the 360 Stradale's.
EDIT: Forgot about the new 600 Impola that is also coming.
Ford:
Ford knocks off all SVT models. They will return in 2006 with a new Mustang Cobra and F-150 Lightning.
GMC:
The Sonoma is gone, and the only things that are coming are the Envoy, Envoy XL, and Sierra getting "premium" Denali trim levels. Along with a new Canyon pickup.
Honda:
Nothing is dead, and the future holds a Pilot-based pickup with a 5-passenger compartment. A New car smaller than the Civic, and a compact, hybird SUV similiar to the RD-X Concept at the 2002 Detriot Auto Show.
Hummer:
Again, nothing gone, and the future holds a new H3. A smaller vehicle using components from the Chevy Colorado and GMC Canyon. A short-box version will be coming soon after.
Hyundai:
The only thing new is a new minivan and a new Sonata in '06. Nothing gone nor changed.
Infiniti:
The M45, and I35 are dead while an all-new, rear-drive, longer wheelbase M45 is coming spring 2005 and shown as a '06 model.
Isuzu:
The Rodeo and Axiom are gone. And that means only the Ascender is left. But Isuzu says expect 3 new models sometime before 2008.
Jaguar:
The XJ lineup gets a longer wheelbase. The S-Type is being shown also as a R model. Nothing new or dead as been shown.
Jeep:
Jeep's lineup will extend to 8 models before the end of '06. A 2006 Commander model is coming. A new 2007 Wrangler is also expected with with a new Grand Cherokee which will be here by 2006.
Kia:
They set their sights for a end of the year Sportage compact SUV. A new OPtima is coming with a V-6.
Lamborghini:
With the end of the Diablo era, the only thing new is their new Murcielago Roadster. But they say to expect some fast models to come by 2006.
Land Rover:
Introduces the LR3. After seeing one in person, its very nice. LR kills the Discovery though and gets ready to make a another, more meaner looking Land Rover that has been already shown at the auto shows in its orange color.
Lexus:
Lexus has some new models coming soon, and gets rid of nothing.
Lincoln:
A Mazda 6 type car called the Zephry, a next gen. Aviator, and the Mark LT, their version of the F-150.
Expect these in the next 3 years.
Lotus;
The Esprit is dead. And it seems everything else is doing well or being shown at auto shows.
Maserati:
They have already introduced the Quattroporte which is their newest model. Haven't seen anything new except some sport models of the coupe.
Maybach:
Nothing's dead, duh! They just released the 57 and 62. But both models will get a slight boost in prices next year.
Mercedes-Benz:
The C32 AMG, C230K, SLK230 Kompressor, SLK320, CL55 AMG, SL55 AMG, and SLK32 AMG are dead, but a new little roadsteris coming. The C230K will be replaced by a new B-Class. A redesigned S-Class that is bigger is coming. The M-Class gets a upgrade, and the next G-Class, and all new R-Class is coming. The R-Class is basically just SUVS. AMG is producing its version of the CLS500 and CLS65, and will carry a 6-figure price.
Mercury:
The Marauder is gone, and it seems nothing is coming yet.
Mini:
They have been showing off their Convertible model for a few months now, and it seems nothing is dead nor coming.
Mitsubishi:
While they are still on the edge of being put out, they are putting the Diamante, Montero Sport, and Lancer Sportback down. What's new? A pickup that is spun off the Dodge Dakota. The Lancer gets an engine boost.
Mosler:
The MT900S is pushed a little more and is now a faster car. Nothing seems to be on its way.
Nissan:
Nissan is adding new stuff to the Pathfinder, Altima, Frontier and Xterra.
Oldsmobile:
Dead. The company is just supposedly dead.
Panoz:
Nothing dead, but some new Esperante is coming.
Pontiac:
They will be producing a new coupe version of the G6. The Solstice roadster will be here in 2006. And we already know of the GTO.
Porsche:
The Boxster is dead-for now. A new model is coming resembling the 997 Carrera.
The 911 Targa, GT3 and GT2 are going to be produced to a limited number. But a new GT2 is coming.
Rolls-Royce:
The Phantom has been doing well, but still nothing new nor dead.
Saab:
Saab seems to be adding new features, while nothing new nor dead is from them either.
Saleen:
Saleen continues to make the Stangs and S7. Nothing new has been heard nor has nothing dead.
Saturn:
Saturn gets rid of the L300. Their future holds a rear-wheel drive, 2-seater convertible. Ohh... And a very large SUV model.
Scion:
Scion is introducing the Tc.
Subaru:
They are also adding features to the Legacy and Outback.
Suzuki:
The Vitara V-6 is gone. They too are adding new features.
Toyota:
Will be showing off a 3rd gen. Avalon with a fastback sedan look. 2005 will be the year it hits showrooms.
The Tundra is being replaced by a new truck in '06 a completely redisgned truck in 2006 which is also larger. A 3 quarter-ton and diesel powered truck may follow.
Also, a Toyota Tacoma X-Runner is expect which is like a Tacome with mods.
Volkswagen:
With the R32 gone, they'll be showing off an all new Jetta that goes on sale next March. A New Passat will follow next fall, along with a new GTI and Golf. And rumor is a new minivan. The plans for a retro Microbus have been dropped.
Volvo:
The C70, and V40 are gone while a C70 coupe is coming next year. Volvo will also make a coupe and convertible using the S40/V50 platform. The C70 will also be turned into a convertible later after the coupe.
And there you have it. The new and the dead and the companies with nothing new.
Hope you enjoy. 👍
I will let you know of anything new!
