15 Can't Miss Vehicles at the 2010 Paris Auto Show October 05, 2010
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Every fall, the Paris Auto Show kicks off the major auto show season. Automakers come out in full force to show off their best wares for the 2011 and beyond model years, and set …
2008 Paris Auto Show: Mini Crossover Concept October 08, 2008
Likes:
YES! Mini performance
YES! Mini fun no longer restricted to paved roads
YES! Center rail system improving storage
Dislikes:
NO! Did you look at the thing?
NO! Mini int…
2008 Paris Auto Show: Mazda Kiyora Concept October 08, 2008
Likes:
YES! Start-stop technology
YES! Direct injection engine
YES! Cool Mazda Nagare Concept styling cues
Dislikes:
NO! Nose comes around corners five-minutes before …
2008 Paris Auto Show: Lamborghini Estoque Concept October 08, 2008
Likes:
YES! The wowie looks we expect from Lamborghini
YES! Room for you and three of your friends
YES! May go into production
Dislikes:
NO! Your stock portfolio was heavy on …
2008 Paris Auto Show: Audi A1 Sportback Concept October 08, 2008
Likes:
YES! 5-door body more practical than Mini Cooper
YES! Stellar fuel economy
YES! Cool and futuristic interior
Dislikes:
NO! Seriously, Audi, get over the big-mouth grill…
2008 Paris Auto Show: 2011 Chevrolet Cruze October 08, 2008
Likes:
Yes! A compact car we would consider driving
Yes! 40 mpg, non-hybrid vehicle
Yes! Aggressive styling
Dislikes:
No! It's a 2011 vehicle. 2011!
No! No diesel option for …
2008 Paris Auto Show: 2010 Volkswagen GTI October 08, 2008
Likes:
YES! Snazzy new looks
YES! Seven-speed DSG
YES! Good fuel economy
Dislikes:
NO! New design may be too subtle for some
NO! 210 hp not a lot these days
NO! Interior too…
2008 Paris Auto Show: 2010 Lexus IS 250 Convertible October 08, 2008
Likes:
YES! Convertible!
YES! Same security and weather protection as a hardtop
YES! A convertible with a useable rear seat
Dislikes:
NO! Rear seating will likely be a little …
2008 Paris Auto Show: 2010 Kia Soul October 08, 2008
Likes:
YES! Fun looksYES! Scion-like audio system
YES! The first Kia you'll brag about owning
Dislikes:
NO! Only 140 hp in U.S. version
NO! Old-school transmission choices
NO…
2008 Paris Auto Show: 2010 Honda Insight Concept October 08, 2008
Likes:
YES! The most affordable hybrid on the planet
YES! Honda is a master at packaging smaller cars
YES! Definitely arriving in Honda showrooms this spring
Dislikes:
NO! Ang…
2008 Paris Auto Show: 2010 Cadillac CTS Sport Wagon October 08, 2008
Likes:
YES! Very attractive wagon designYES! Offers a viable alternative to a crossover/SUVYES! Similar performance to the CTS sedan
Dislikes:
NO! No plans to bring diesel version t…
2008 Paris Auto Show: 2010 Audi S4 October 08, 2008
Likes:
YES! Supercharged V-6 has nearly as much power as previous V-8YES! Seven-speed dual-clutch transmissionYES! Enhanced quattro all-wheel drive
Dislikes:
NO! Wagon will be Europe-on…
2008 Paris Auto Show: 2009 Volkswagen Golf October 08, 2008
Likes:YES! New, smooth stylingYES! Upgraded interiorYES! Self-park feature
Dislikes:
NO! New gadgets bound to drive up priceNO! We have to wait longer for oursNO! Why is ours called a Rabb…
2008 Paris Auto Show: 2011 Chevrolet Volt October 08, 2008
Likes:YES! Revolutionary step in automotive transportationYES! Futuristic exterior and interior designYES! Potential to never visit a gas station again
Dislikes:NO! Won't be out until 2010NO! Low…
2008 Paris Auto Show: 2010 Vauxhall Insignia Sports Tourer October 08, 2008
Likes:YES! America needs more European styling on its roads!YES! Europe does wagons so well.
Dislikes:NO! Not yet guaranteed to be coming to the U.S.NO! All-wheel drive would sure help.Competes…