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Miami Auto Show opens...first major American show!
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Sat, 7 Oct 2000 04:25:11 GMT
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The second major international auto show and the first major American
international auto show has kicked off in sunny Miami. The South Florida/Miami
International Auto Show, which was introduced in 1970 (when the only other
auto shows were in Chicago, Detroit, and New York City), celebrates it's 30th
year in style. Here's a look at the new models at the first of America's "BIG
FIVE" auto shows:
Ford Explorer: Ford's best-selling SUV get's a complete overhaul. Features
include a third-row of seating and rougher styling. The styling cues give way
to the Ford Expedition. On sale in Miami and Los Angeles February 2001.
Eveywhere else March 2001.
http://www.wieck.com/public/*PV_019415.jpg
Ford Focus Street: This isn't a concept, it's the newest addition to the Ford
Focus compact car line. On sale December.
http://www.wieck.com/public/*PV_019338.jpg
Honda Civic: The all-new Civic provides more space and style than ever before.
Available in coupe and sedan bodystyles. On sale now.
Kia Optima: Introducing the "biggest Kia - EVER!". The Optima, based on the
Hyundai Sonata, features a 2,7 litre V6 engine pumping out 185bhp. On sale now
in Miami. December everywhere else.
Chrysler Sebring Convertible: America's favourite convertible get's an all-new
look. On sale December in Miami and Orlando. January everywhere else.
http://www.wieck.com/public/*PV_017717.jpg
Lincoln Blackwood: A Lincoln pick-up truck!?! Yup, that's right. The all-new
Lincoln Blackwood goes on sale in the spring.
http://www.wieck.com/public/*PV_017732.jpg
Mercury Moutaineer: Mercury's all-new Moutaineer diferates itself more than
ever from it's Ford Explorer brother. The new Moutaineer takes on edgier
styling cues with a more modern look. On sale spring.
http://www.wieck.com/public/*PV_017001.jpg
Hyundai XG300: If you ever though Koreans couldn't make luxury cars, you were
wrong. The Hyundai XG300 luxury sedan starts at $22,999 and tops off at
$24,999. Standard features include Italian leather and a Porshce 5-speed
Tiptronic transmission, as well as Hyundai's 10-yr/100,000 mile powertrain
warranty.
Hyundai Elantra: An all-new Elantra for an all-new year. The new Elantra
features a more modern, flush look, and, for the first time, is avilable in
five-door hatchback, in addition to four-door sedan. 4dr on sale now; 5dr on
sale November.
Saturn SUV: Saturn's first ever SUV is here. On sale in late 2001, the SUV
still does not have a name, though it is rumoured to be named SUV. The SUV,
based on the Opel/Vauxhall Vectra/Saturn L platform, will feature four- or six-
cylinder engines and start at around $17,000.
http://www.wieck.com/public/*PV_019355.jpg
http://www.wieck.com/public/*PV_019356.jpg
Volvo 60-Series: It's a ReVOLVOlution with all new Volvo 60-Series, which
introduces curves no Volvo has ever seen before. The all-new sedan goes on
sale in Miami, Los Angeles, New York City, Chicago, Dallas, Houston, San
Francisco, and Seattle in November, other markets in December.
Chevrolet TrailBlazer: A new mid-size SUV that does not replace the Blazer,
the TrailBlazer offers a best-in class 260bhp I-6 and seating for up to eight.
http://www.wieck.com/public/*PV_019083.jpg
Hummer H1 Slantback: A new version of the well-known Hummer features a slanted
back.
Ford Thunderbird: The production version of Ford's new retro cruiser has
debuted in final street-ready form.
http://www.wieck.com/public/*PV_019414.jpg
There were numerous other vehicle debuts, such as the new Daewoo Nubira Sport,
and commerical debuts such as the Acura MDX.
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