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2 012 POR T L AND I NT E RNAT I ONA L AUTO SHOW
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OF F I C I A L SOUV EN I R MAGA Z I NE
2012 PORTLAND INTERNATIONAL AUTO SHOW
2012 CADILLAC XTS SEDAN
2012 CHEVROLET SONIC
2012 CRUZE ECO
BUICK
Buick is the oldest American automobile brand, having been
founded in 1899 by David Buick of Detroit. The company was the
foundation of General Motors in 1908, and has continued pro-
ducing automobiles to the present day. Look for a series of three
or four “portholes” on the fender or hood of premium Buicks
- it’s been the brand’s styling trademark for more than 60 years.
The turbocharged Buick Regal and the compact Buick Verano will
attract a younger buyer to this year’s auto show.
Regal
The 2012 Buick Regal is Buick’s sport sedan offering, with an
available manual transmission, a turbocharged 270 horsepower
engine, a driver-selectable suspension system and a firm, Eu-
ropean-tuned chassis. The Buick Regal delivers a driving expe-
rience that rivals the best import sport sedans in the segment.
Engine choices include Buick’s standard direct-injected 2.4-liter
Ecotec or a 2.0-liter turbocharged Ecotec. Regal is also available
with eAssist light electrification technology, which boosts high-
way mileage to 36 MPG. Sticker prices have dropped approxi-
mately $200 from 2011.
Base Price: $26,670
Engine: 2.4-liter direct-injected inline 4-cylinder (availlable with
eAssist) or turbocharged 2.0-liter inline 4-cylinder
Horsepower: 182 or 220
Fuel Economy: 19/29, 25/36 or 20/32
Enclave
Buick’s Enclave 8-passenger crossover utility vehicle offers pre-
mium luxury and capable SUV performance. Seekers of a quiet
ride will note that the Enclave is equipped with QuietTuning,
Buick’s exclusive engineering process to reduce, block and ab-
sorb unwanted noise. Noise-reducing components include an
acoustic-laminated windshield, laminated safety glass for front
doors, triple door seals, flat-blade windshield wipers, and out-
side rearview mirrors. In addition, strategically placed sound-
deadening material is applied in more than two-dozen locations
throughout the vehicle.
Base Price: $36,600
Engine: 3.6-liter V6
Horsepower: 288
Fuel Economy: 17/24
Verano
All new for 2012, the compact luxury Buick Verano is making
waves across the United States and around the world. Its stan-
dard Ecotec 2.4-liter direct injected engine and six-speed auto-
matic powertrain enables an EPA-estimated 32 mpg on the high-
way. Available luxury features include Buick’s IntelliLink, which
connects the driver’s smart phone to a seven-inch LED high-reso-
lution, full-color touch screen display radio that enables stream-
ing stereo audio from the phone through services like Pandora,
or any Bluetooth media device.
Base Price: $22,585
Engine: 2.4-liter direct-injected inline 4-cylinder
Horsepower: 180
Fuel Economy: 21/32
CADILLAC
Do you like V8 engines? Thank Cadillac for that, because they in-
troduced the first production V8 in 1915. Cadillac also pioneered
electric starters, synchronized transmissions, and the standard
pedal layout we use today. Founded in 1902, Cadillac is the sec-
ond-oldest American brand still producing cars - only Buick is
older. In the modern era, Cadillac is known for combining high
performance with luxury in cars such as the CTS, CTS-V, and the
SRX crossover utility vehicle. New for 2012, the XTS full-size se-
dan is Cadillac’s featured product.
SRX
The Cadillac SRX is a distinct alternative in the mid-luxury cross-
over segment, offering dramatic body design and most-wanted
features. The second-generation SRX was new last year, and it
has quickly gained a strong consumer following. The SRX re-
ceived several revisions for 2012, including a horsepower boost
to 308, new 6-speed automatic transmission with ECO settings
to improve fuel economy, standard Bluetooth connectivity and
heated steering wheel. The SRX seats five and tows up to 3,500
pounds.
Base Price: $35,185
Engine: 3.0-liter V6
Horsepower: 308
Fuel Economy: 17/24
Escalade Hybrid
Cadillac’s Escalade Hybrid was the world’s first full-size luxury
SUV with a hybrid drivetrain. It achieves an EPA-rated 20 miles
per gallon in the city, which represents a 33% fuel economy im-
provement over the non-hybrid model. The Escalade Hybrid is
powered by an innovative, fuel-saving two-mode hybrid engine
system. The Escalade Hybrid includes nearly all of the Escalade’s
standard comfort and convenience features, including an eight-
inch touch screen navigation system that displays performance
readouts of the hybrid system.
Base Price: $73,850
Engine: 6.0-liter V8 with 2-mode electric motor
Horsepower: 332
Fuel Economy: 20/23
XTS
The Cadillac XTS sedan is making its first appearance at the Port-
land International Auto Show, and the luxury sports car is now
the sole full-size offering in Cadillac’s revised lineup. The XTS
replaces the old DTS and STS models, and Cadillac is proclaiming
the XTS as the most technologically advanced car in the history
of the brand. Features include magnetic ride control, all wheel
drive, and CUE - the Cadillac User Experience data connectivity
package.
Base Price: TBD
Engine: 3.6-liter V6
Horsepower: 300
Fuel Economy: 17/28
CHEVROLET
Founded by racing enthusiast Louis Chevrolet and GM visionary
WilliamDurant in 1911, Chevrolet cars were intended to compete
with Henry Ford’s Model T. The brand became part of General
Motors in 1917, but continues its mission of producing affordable
family cars to this day. This year, Chevrolet will feature the all-
new Sonic compact car and the maximum performance Camaro
ZL1 as well as the green Malibu Eco.
Cruze Eco
Chevrolet’s greenest entry in the internal combustion segment is
the 2012 Cruze Eco. The Cruze Eco is powered by a turbocharged
Ecotec 1.4-liter engine with variable valve timing. The 1.4-liter
engine will deliver 38 mpg on the highway. The new Connectiv-
ity Plus Cruise package with Bluetooth phone connectivity, USB
port, steering wheel-mounted audio controls, cruise control,
leather-wrapped steering wheel and a leather-wrapped shift
knob is standard on Cruze Eco.
Base Price: $19,245
Engine: 1.4-liter turbocharged
Horsepower: 138
Fuel Economy: 26/39
Camaro ZL1
The Camaro ZL1 is Chevrolet’s latest over-the-top muscle car.
Armed with a 580-horsepower supercharged 6.2-liter V8 engine
that accelerates the ZL1 from 0 to 60 mph in 3.9 seconds with
a top speed of 184 mph, this is the ultimate Camaro. Starting
at $54,995, including Performance Traction Management and
Magnetic Ride suspension, the ZL1 delivers supercar levels of
performance and technology for the price of a sports car.
Base Price: $54,995
Engine: 6.2-liter V8
Horsepower: 580
Fuel Economy: TBD
Sonic
The all-new 2012 Chevy Sonic is a small car with a large array
of amenities. It is offered in two body styles: a four-door sedan
and a five-door hatchback, each with distinctive design ele-
ments, including motorcycle-inspired round headlamps. Sonic
also delivers class-leading rear-seat roominess and connectivity
features that enhance the driving experience, such as Bluetooth,
USB port, and GM’s OnStar with turn-by-turn navigation instruc-
tions. The Sonic is designed to be one of the safest vehicles in the
segment, with 10 standard air bags.
Base Price: $14,495
Engine: 1.4-liter turbocharged 4-cylinder or 1.8-liter 4-cylinder
Horsepower: 138 (both engines)
Fuel Economy: 26/28 or 35/40
Volt
The Chevy Volt extended range battery electric vehicle is the
most anticipated car of the past decade, and it has been worth
the wait. The Volt is a plug-in electric vehicle, with a small gaso-
line engine capable of charging the battery packs for longer jour-
neys, eliminating EV range anxiety. With its distinctive looks and
sporty performance, it’s the best of both worlds. The Volt seats 4
adults and is offered as a 4-door hatchback only.
Base Price: $39,145
Engine: Electric motor with gasoline recharge engine
Horsepower: 149
Fuel Economy: 93 MPGe/37 MPG (gas)
CHEVROLET TRUCKS
Chevy trucks keep America working and playing, from the mid-
size Colorado to the full line of heavy duty Silverado pickups.
Chevrolet’s full lineup of crossovers and full-frame SUVs from
the HHR to the full-size Suburban are sized and designed to suit
anyone’s needs.
Colorado
Chevrolet’s Colorado mid-size pickup can be configured to meet
a variety of needs. It is available with regular, extended, or crew
cab, in either two- for four-wheel drive. The Colorado offers a
standard Vortec 2.9-liter four-cylinder engine or an optional
Vortec 3.7-liter inline 5-cylinder engine with 242 horsepower and
EPA-estimated highway fuel economy of up to 23 MPG. Finally,
an available 300 horsepower Vortec 5.3-liter V-8 engine enables
a towing capacity of up to 6,000 pounds, and zero-to-60 perfor-
mance of less than seven seconds.
Base Price: $17,395
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