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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 HYUNDAI EQUUS
2012 FORD TRANSIT CONNECT ELECTRIC
2012 FORD FOCUS
automatic.
Base Price: $192,000
Engine: 4.3-liter V8
Horsepower: 455
Fuel Economy: 12/18
FIAT
The brand name FIAT is an acronym - translated, Fiat stands for
Italian Automobile Factory of Turin. Fiat is Italy’s largest auto-
maker, and the history of the marque dates to 1899. Through
the 1960s and 1970s, Fiat sold tens of thousands of convertible
sports cars to Americans, and the brand returned to the United
States last year with a dynamic subcompact, the Fiat 500. Now
for 2012, a convertible 500 and the new turbocharged Abarth
500 lead the lineup.
500C
The new 2012 Fiat 500C is the “cabrio” convertible version of
last year’s Fiat 500 hardtop. This subcompact “city car” is still de-
signed to carry 4 passengers and deliver a sporty and economi-
cal driving experience, but with a retro-style ragtop roof that
slides back to open. The Fiat top is unlike any other convertible
on the market, because it retains the full frame around the doors
and side windows.
Base Price: $19,500
Engine: 1.4-liter inline 4-cylinder
Horsepower: 101
Fuel Economy: 30/38
Fiat 500 Abarth
The brand new 2012 Fiat 500 Abarth arrives to America with the
racing traditions that have made it a success on European road-
ways and racetracks - world-class performance and precision,
purposeful and aggressive styling, high power-to-weight ratio
and limited-production volume. The turbocharged 1.4-liter Mul-
tiAir engine produces 160 horsepower, and the car’s upgraded
suspension offers a premium sports car driving experience.
Base Price: $22,000
Engine: 1.4-liter turbocharged inline 4-cylinder
Horsepower: 160
Fuel Economy: N/A
Fisker Karma
The Fisker Karma breaks new ground in the electric car world
— as the first true luxury-performance electric vehicle with ex-
tended range and the freedom to plug in or fill up. With the ability
to toggle between the all-electric Stealth Mode or fuel assisted
Sport Mode with the simple shift of a paddle, the 2012 Fisker
Karma delivers high impact performance while maintaining a
low impact on the environment.
Base Price: $103,000
Engine: Electric motor with 2.0-liter inline 4-cylinder generator
engine
Horsepower: 403
Fuel Economy: 52
FORD
Henry Ford founded the Ford Motor Company on June 16, 1903,
and the company has been an American institution since that
day. From the brand’s first success with the Model T and Henry
Ford’s pioneering use of assembly lines to mass produce his
cars, Ford has always been a leader in the automotive industry.
Today, Ford is the world’s fourth-largest automaker, producing
such popular vehicles as the high-performance Mustang Boss
302 sports coupe, the Ford C-MAX Energi hybrid, and the all-
new Ford Focus line of compact cars, including the Ford Focus
Electric.
Fiesta
The 2012 Ford Fiesta continues to deliver small car value with
personalization options for all customers. Ford has announced
three new packages for the new year. The offerings include two
interior packages and one exterior package: premium interior
will be available in two color schemes, and the premium sport
appearance package will take cues from the European Ford Fo-
cus RS. Fiesta still starts at $13,995.
Base Price: $13,995
Engine: 1.6-liter inline 4-cylinder
Horsepower: 120
Fuel Economy: 29/40
Focus
All-new for 2012, the Ford Focus has been completely redesigned
and offered in a variety of configurations. This compact sedan
and hatchback design offers both safety and security in a small
car platform. The 2012 Focus features a completely new 2.0-liter
DOHC four-cylinder engine that combines high-pressure gaso-
line direct injection and twin independent variable camshaft tim-
ing for enhanced performance and fuel efficiency. It delivers
20 more horsepower than the previous Focus 2.0-liter unit and
brings a fuel economy improvement of more than 10 percent.
And it’s less expensive than last year’s model! An all-electric ver-
sion is also available.
Base Price: $17,295
Engine: 2.0-liter inline 4-cylinder
Horsepower: 160
Fuel Economy: 28/40
Mustang
Ford is clearly leading the pony car race with the 2012 Mustang.
The 305 horsepower V6 base model offers 30 MPG highway and
an impressive set of standard features, plus more power than the
Mustang GT of just a few years ago. The 5.0-liter engine delivers a
potent 412 horsepower while not sacrificing fuel economy com-
pared to the previous generation. Enthusiasts can also choose
the Boss 302 version of the Mustang, with 440 horsepower and a
special track-ready suspension.
Base Price: $30,495
Engine: 3.7-liter V6, 5.0-liter V8
Horsepower: 305, 412, 440
Fuel Economy: 19/30, 17/26
FORD TRUCKS
The Ford F150 is the most popular half-ton truck in the world,
making Ford Trucks the standard against which others are
judged. Ford’s full 2012 lineup of mid-sized and full-sized trucks,
vans, SUVs and crossovers will be on display. Be sure to look for
the redesigned 2012 Ford Escape crossover SUV.
Explorer
Building on its outstanding introduction as last year’s North
American Truck of the Year, the 2012 Ford Explorer continues to
develop its value. The 2012 Explorer’s new 2.0-liter ecoboost tur-
bocharged 4-cylinder engine delivers class-leading fuel economy
and 240 horsepower. The standard 3.5-liter V6 returns as well at
290 horsepower. Explorer is a Top Safety Pick of the IIHS, with
a stiff structure and a class-leading array of active and passive
safety features, including rollover stability control, Trinity front
impact structure, and inflatable rear seatbelts.
Base Price: $28,995
Engine: 2.0-liter turbocharged inline 4-cylinder, 3.5-liter V6
Horsepower: 240, 290
Fuel Economy: 20/28, 17/25
F250 Super Duty
The 2012 Ford F-Series Super Duty tow rating is best-in-class
at 17,500 pounds with conventional bumper hitch, and 24,500
pounds with fifth-wheel hitch. Ford’s new 6.7-liter Power Stroke
diesel engine is the most powerful diesel pickup engine in the
market, rated at 400 horsepower and 800 pound-feet of torque.
The diesel engine also can run on up to B20 biodiesel fuel.
Base Price: $29,455
Engine: 6.2-liter V8, 6.7-liter Turbo-Diesel V8
Horsepower: 385, 400
Fuel Economy: 17/23
Transit Connect Electric
Fleet owners now have an option to green their business. The
2012 Ford Transit Connect Electric Transit Connect Electric is
well-suited for commercial fleets that travel predictable, short-
range routes with frequent stop-and-go driving in urban and
suburban environments and that have a central location for daily
recharging. Owners will have the option of recharging the Transit
Connect Electric with either a standard 120-volt outlet with an
optional transportable cord or using an available 240-volt charge
station installed at the user’s base of operations for optimal re-
charging in six to eight hours.
Base Price: $65,000
Engine: Siemens Electric
Horsepower: 235nm
Fuel Economy: N/A
GMC
GMC was founded in 1901 as the Rapid Motor Vehicle Company,
and pioneered the pickup truck design. In 1909 the company
became part of General Motors as the GM Truck Company and
later, GMC. Throughout its history, GMC has been synonymous
with tough heavy duty trucks ranging from consumer pickups to
the largest heavy trucks on the road. Now GMC provides pre-
mium trucks, vans, SUVs and crossovers as well as a large lineup
of commercial vehicles.
Acadia Denali
The GMC Acadia Denali is the top of the line for GMC luxury
Crossover Utility Vehicles. The Denali edition comes with a set
of unique and distinctive design elements, including a chrome
honeycomb grille and monochromatic exterior color cues, along
with exclusive fascias, high-intensity discharge headlamps and
unique interior features. All Acadia models are available with
front wheel drive or all wheel drive, in seven or eight-passenger
seating configurations. Safety features include StabiliTrak elec-
tronic stability control system with traction control and rollover
mitigation technology.
Base Price: $43,880
Engine: 3.6-liter V6
Horsepower: 288
Fuel Economy: 17/24
Sierra Denali 2500HD
GMC has dropped the price of the Sierra 2500 HD Denali by
almost $1,000 from last year. The Denali editions of the Sierra
trucks are all 4-door full crew cab models, available in 2WD or
4WD with single or dual rear wheels. GMC Sierra HD trucks offer
towing capacity up to 23,000 pounds, and 18,000 pounds with
a conventional hitch. Denali editions feature a four-bar chrome
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