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2 012 POR T L AND I NT E RNAT I ONA L AUTO SHOW
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2012 PORTLAND INTERNATIONAL AUTO SHOW
2013 MAZDA CX-5
2012 MASERATI GRAND CABRIOLET
2012 LOTUS EVORA S
CT 200h
For those who want a Lexus performance and luxury combined
with hybrid fuel economy, the CT 200h is the Lexus that meets
both requirements. The CT 200h offers the right size, packag-
ing, full hybrid technology and ultra-low emissions to perfectly
meet the requirements of Portland’s younger, environmentally-
conscientious customer base. But as a Lexus, the CT 200h also
offers the luxury features, refinement and driving dynamics that
mark the Lexus brand, including extensive use of leather and
sound-deadening features to meet stringent noise, vibration and
harshness standards.
Base Price: $29,620
Engine: 1.8-liter inline 4-cylinder with electric motor
Horsepower: 134
Fuel Economy: 43/40
ES 350 Touring Edition
The ES350 is one of Lexus’ bread-and-butter sedans, and new
for 2012, the ES350 adds a special Touring Edition model. The
Touring Edition ES 350 is available in Stargazer Black and Starfire
Pearl, and includes 17-inch wheels, wood and leather-trimmed
steering wheel and shift knob, heated and ventilated front seats,
Lexus HDD Navigation, walnut trim, and leather seats and con-
sole.
Base Price: $40,475
Engine: 3.5-liter V6
Horsepower: 268
Fuel Economy: 19/28
IS 250
The IS250 is Lexus’ smaller sports sedan, available as a sedan
or retractable hardtop convertible. With its rear-wheel drive
and peppy 204-horsepower V6 engine, the IS250 is the choice
for younger luxury-minded driving enthusiasts. The optional F
Sport package combines a special suspension and steering tun-
ing package with 18-inch wheels. A special front lip spoiler and
rear deck spoiler give the F Sport IS 250 a visual upgrade from
the standard model.
Base Price: $34,465
Engine: 2.5-liter V6
Horsepower: 204
Fuel Economy: 21/30
LINCOLN
In 1917, Henry Leland started an automobile company and he
named it after his hero, Abraham Lincoln. The company became
part of Ford Motor Company in 1922, and has produced pre-
mium luxury cars as part of the Ford family ever since. Today,
Lincoln’s lineup includes vehicles such as the luxury MKZ Hybrid
and the MKX crossover utility vehicle.
MKS
The 2012 MKS is Lincoln’s flagship luxury sedan, offering own-
ers exceptional quiet and comfort, class-exclusive features and
a confident driving demeanor. The MKS is offered with a choice
of V6 engines, including a turbocharged EcoBoost option at 355
horsepower. The Lincoln MKS chassis is designed to provide iso-
lation from road noise and harshness, yet not to isolate the driver
from the road. The MKS is available with front wheel or all wheel
drive. For 2012, the MSRP drops by over $500!
Base Price: $41,500
Engine: 3.7-liter V6 or 3.5-liter turbocharged V6
Horsepower: 273 or 355
Fuel Economy: 17/24 or 17/25
MKZ Hybrid
The 2012 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid offers modern luxury car buyers
all the indulgences of a premium midsize sedan and all the en-
vironmental benefits of a world-class hybrid vehicle, at a lower
price than last year’s model. At 41 mpg in city driving, the Lincoln
MKZ is the most fuel-efficient luxury sedan on the market today.
All standard luxury features are also available, including Lincoln’s
SYNC voice-activation system, capless fuel door, and the Lincoln
SmartGauge with EcoGuide.
Base Price: $34,645
Engine: 2.5-liter inline 4-cylinder with electric motor
Horsepower: 191
Fuel Economy: 41/36
Navigator
The Navigator is Lincoln’s premium body-on-frame SUV, deliver-
ing the Lincoln experience in a functional and luxurious package.
New for 2012, Lincoln SYNC Applink allows you to access several
smart phone apps from the Navigator’s touch-screen interface.
With Lincolns awards in reliability and customer satisfaction
from J.D. Power and Autopacific, the Navigator is a must-drive
for full-size SUV buyers.
Base Price: $57,665
Engine: 5.4-liter V8
Horsepower: 310
Fuel Economy: 14/20
LOTUS
Lotus was founded in England in 1952 by Colin Chapman, an
engineer with a taste for auto racing. From 1958 to 1994, Lotus
was active in Formula 1 racing, and produced passenger cars in
addition to purpose-built race cars. Today, Lotus brings its rac-
ing experience and sensibility to its line of extreme sports cars,
including the V6-powered Evora and Evora S.
Evora S
The Evora is the first 4-seat car in the modern history of the Lotus
brand. Powered by a supercharged 3.5-liter V6 engine and a 6-
speed manual gearbox sourced from Toyota, the Evora combines
Lotus’ legendary reputation for speed and handling with the reli-
ability of the world’s largest automaker. The Evora is the most
user-friendly Lotus in the modern era, and priced to leave the
competition in the dust.
Base Price: $77,175
Engine: 3.5-liter V6
Horsepower: 345
Fuel Economy: 16/32
MASERATI
Maserati has been producing cars in Italy since 1914, and the
Maserati name carries a great reputation for ultra-high perfor-
mance and luxury. Maserati has been associated with racing
since its founding, and won many important races from the
1920s through the 1950s. The company retired from Grand Prix
racing after winning the 1957 world championship. Today, Mase-
rati focuses on luxury performance Grand Touring cars, as exem-
plified by the Quattroporte and the Gran Turismo models.
GranTurismo Convertible
The Maserati GranTurismo Convertible is the drop-top version of
Maserati’s seductive 2-door coupé. The sporty feel of the Gran-
Turismo is accentuated by Pininfarina’s modern lines. Standout
visual features include red prongs on the Maserati Trident grille
badge, the Saetta logo mirror and the standard color of the brake
calipers. These are all features that distinguish competition
Maseratis from the standard run of the factory.
Base Price: $142,800
Engine: 4.7-liter V8
Horsepower: 450
Fuel Economy: 11/18
MAZDA
The company that would become Mazda was founded in 1927
to produce machine tools, and built its first car in 1931. Mazda
arrived in the United States in 1970, offering a small pickup truck
and a line of economy sports sedans and coupes powered by an
unusual rotary engine. To this day, Mazda is the only automaker
to successfully mass-produce a rotary engine, and the tradition
continues today with the RX-8 sports coupe. Mazda now pro-
duces a full line of sporty convertibles, hatchbacks, and sedans,
as well as a line of crossover utility vehicles. Look for the all-new
CX-5 at the show.
Mazda3i SV
Face-lifted with an even more refined exterior and interior, the
2012 Mazda3 also is the first application in North America of
Mazda’s innovative SKYACTIV fuel-saving and performance-
oriented technologies, achieving an EPA-rated 40 mpg on the
highway. For 2012, the Mazda3 receives an all-new SKYACTIV-
G 2.0-liter gasoline engine as well as the all-new SKYACTIV-MT
six-speed manual transmission and all-new SKYACTIV-Drive six-
speed automatic transmission.
Base Price: $15,200
Engine: 2.0-liter SKYACTIV inline 4-cylinder
Horsepower: 155
Fuel Economy: 28/40
Mazda5
The world’s only micro-van, the 2012 Mazda5 offers sliding doors
on both sides of the car in a subcompact-sized package. But
when you get inside, you’ll marvel at the way the Mazda5 drives
like a sport compact car, and still holds more stuff than you’ll ever
need to carry. With its eager 157-horsepower 2.5-liter engine, the
Mazda5 will surprise and delight buyers who need a utilitarian
vehicle at a great value, but long to drive a sports car.
Base Price: $19,345
Engine: 2.5-liter inline 4-cylinder
Horsepower: 157
Fuel Economy: 21/28
CX-5
Mazda’s latest addition is the 2013 model year CX-5, debuting as
a Mini-SUV. The CX-5 is also the first Mazda to fully encompass
SKYACTIV technology, which includes direct fuel injection into a
newly designed high compression ultra-efficient engine as well
as updated transmission options. The CX-5 is a five-seat vehicle
with a large cargo area and optional All Wheel Drive.
Base Price: $23,110
Engine: 2.0-liter SKYACTIV inline 4-cylinder
Horsepower: 155
Fuel Economy: 26/33
MINI
MINI has a successful history dating back to 1959, when the origi-
nal Mini invented the front wheel drive subcompact car. The last
of the original Minis was built in 2001, and then the factory was
repurposed by BMW to build a new car. The new MINI hatch-
back was an instant success, and today the line has expanded to
include a convertible, the longer-wheelbase Clubman, and the
company’s first crossover, the MINI Countryman. New for 2012,
take a look at MINI’s new two-seat coupe.
= New model = Improved model