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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 MINI COUNTRYMAN
2012 MITSUBISHI i
2012 PORSCHE PANAMERA S HYBRID
MINI Countryman
The Countryman is MINI’s first all wheel drive vehicle and its first
four-door vehicle in one package. MINI calls the Countryman
a Sports Activity Vehicle. The new offering from MINI uses the
same 1.6-liter engine with optional turbocharger as the rest of
the brand’s lineup, but in the Countryman the engine is mated
to an optional all wheel drive system. The Countryman seats 4
adults comfortably and offers great cargo space melded with a
sports car driving experience.
Base Price: $22,450
Engine: 1.6-liter inline 4-cylinder
Horsepower: 121/181 (turbocharged)
Fuel Economy: 27/35 or 26/32
MINI Coupé
The MINI Coupé was the first two-seater in the MINI ranks when
it joined the MINI family last year. The MINI Coupé is designed
to exceed the brand’s prior levels of agility and performance. The
engines, chassis set-up, weight distribution and aerodynamic
properties of the new model all serve the cause of optimum
performance. But it’s still a MINI, and features a large luggage
area with through-loading to the passenger compartment for
outstanding versatility in day-to-day driving, when transporting
leisure items or sports gear, and on touring trips for two.
Base Price: $22,000
Engine: 1.6-liter inline 4-cylinder
Horsepower: 122/184 (turbocharged)
Fuel Economy: 29/37 or 27/35
MINI Roadster
The MINI Roadster embodies a sporty driving experience of en-
viable purity and spontaneous open-top fun for two. The latest
model to join the MINI line-up treats the small car segment to an-
other refreshing shot of innovation. Smile-inducing agility, com-
pact dimensions and low fuel consumption prepare the Roadster
for the challenge of urban mobility. Additionally, the Roadster’s
variable-use luggage area gives the driver extra freedom when it
comes to carrying sports gear or setting out on top-down road
trips for two.
Base Price: $25,050
Engine: 1.6-liter inline 4-cylinder
Horsepower: 121/181 (turbocharged)
Fuel Economy: 29/37 or 27/35
MITSUBISHI
Mitsubishi can trace its corporate heritage to a shipping company
founded in 1870, and the company produced its first automobile
in 1917. The 7-passenger premium vehicle was produced entirely
by hand. Today, Mitsubishi still produces a 7-passenger vehicle
in the Outlander, along with a full lineup of sport compact cars,
family sedans, and the new Mitsubishi I electric vehicle.
Mitsubishi i
Based on the very popular gasoline-powered Mitsubishi I mini-
car in the Japanese market, the 100% battery-powered Mitsubi-
shi i scored first-place honors on the EPA’s list of “Fuel Economy
Leaders: 2012 Model Year.” The EPA rates the diminutive Mitsubi-
shi at 126 city/99 highway MPGe (miles per gallon equivalent).
Mitsubishi has been selling the car in its home market since
the summer of 2009. The Mitsubishi innovative Electric Vehicle
(MiEV) technology will serve as the basis for future ultra-envi-
ronmentally-friendly vehicles from the company.
Base Price: $29,125
Engine: Battery Electric
Horsepower: 63
Fuel Economy: 126/99 MPGe
NISSAN
Nissan Motors arrived in the United States under the Datsun
brand name in 1959, and sold cars under that name through
the 1960s and 1970s. In 1982, Nissan retired the Datsun brand
name and sold cars only as Nissans until the 1989 introduction of
the Infiniti premium brand. Today, Nissan sells a full line of pas-
senger cars, SUVs, and both light and heavy duty pickup trucks.
The brand’s flagship supercar, the GT-R, features all wheel drive
and a 530 horsepower twin-turbo V6 engine. Look for the newly
redesigned subcompact 2012 Versa at the Nissan booth.
370Z Roadster
For 2012, the Nissan 370Z Roadster once again offers the clas-
sic open-top sports car motoring experience. For the new model
year the Z Roadster is available with your choice of 7-speed auto-
matic or 6-speed manual. The 370Z Roadster offers a standard
332-horsepower 3.7-liter DOHC V6 engine. An oil cooler has
been added for the 2012 model year as standard equipment. The
2012 Nissan 370Z is also available in two hardtop models: the
370Z Coupe and the NISMO 370Z.
Base Price: $39,500
Engine: 3.7-liter V6
Horsepower: 332
Fuel Economy: 18/25
LEAF
The Nissan LEAF is one of just a few true all-electric vehicles on
the market today, and it’s ready for prime time urban use. With a
driving range of more than 73 miles on an overnight charge, the
LEAF is practical for in-town use without fear of being stranded.
The LEAF can be charged up to 80% of its full capacity in 30 min-
utes when equipped with a quick charge port and using a DC fast
charger, or overnight with a standard 120-volt household outlet.
Enhancements for the 2012 model year include the addition of
a standard battery heater, heated steering wheel, heated front
and rear seats, heated outside mirrors and rear heating/cooling
duct on all models. Also, a Quick Charge Port is now standard
on the LEAF SL.
Base Price: $35,200
Engine: 80kW AC Synchronous Electric Motor
Horsepower: 107
Fuel Economy: 106/92 MPGe
Quest
More than just another minivan, the 2012 Quest is an entirely
new take on the minivan — with bold styling, an extensive list
of family friendly innovations and amenities a family can enjoy
together. Quest “gets” parenting better than any other minivan.
Key features include one-touch power sliding doors, fold-flat
2nd and 3rd row seats, Advanced Climate Control System, and
an always-available rear storage. The Quest’s proven 3.5-liter
engine provides 250 horsepower - enough to make the driving
experience more like a sport sedan than a traditional minivan.
The 2012 Quest is available with one-touch power sliding doors,
quick release fold-flat seats, an Advanced Climate Control Sys-
tem, and a rear storage well.
Base Price: $27,750
Engine: 3.5-liter V6
Horsepower: 260
Fuel Economy: 19/24
Versa
For 2012, the Nissan Versa has been redesigned and still delivers
an exceptional combination of value, fuel economy, roominess,
and an impressive array of available technology and fun-to-
drive performance. The 2012 Versa is available with a 1.6-liter
engine at 107 horsepower. Enhancements for 2012 include a trip
computer, power windows with driver’s one-touch down, speed-
sensing auto door locks, remote trunk release lever and steering
wheel-mounted audio controls.
Base Price: $10,990
Engine: 1.6-liter inline 4-cylinder
Horsepower: 107 or 122
Fuel Economy: 26/34 or 28/34
PORSCHE
The Porsche automobile company was founded in 1931 as an
engineering development consulting firm, and did not produce
its first Porsche automobile until 1948. From the beginning,
Porsche automobiles have been about style and performance.
Using an unusual rear-engine design, the unique Porsche look
and feel have attracted a large and devoted fan base. Now the
company produces a variety of cars, including the rear-engine
911, which has been in continuous production since 1965, to the
mid-engine Boxster and Cayman, to the front engine Panamera
sedan and Cayenne SUV.
Panamera S Hybrid
The Panamera is Porsche’s newest vehicle, and the first four-door
passenger car in Porsche history. Now they’ve also made it the
first Porsche to receive a hybrid drivetrain. With a front-mounted
full hybrid supercharged V6 engine at 360 horsepower and rear
wheel drive, the Panamera S Hybrid is a highway car in the classic
Grand Touring style. The Panamera features state of the art tech-
nology, including an automatic start/stop function that pauses
the engine when the car is stationary, such as at stoplights.
Base Price: $95,000
Engine: 3.0-liter V6
Horsepower: 360
Fuel Economy: 22/30
Cayman
The Cayman is Porsche’s mid-engine hardtop coupe, based on
the popular Boxster platform. With a mid-mounted 265 horse-
power 6-cylinder engine, the Cayman enjoys excellent weight
balance and is a leading choice among Porsche performance en-
thusiasts. The Cayman is available with either a 6-speed manual
transmission or a 7-speed twin-clutch “PDK” automatic, and buy-
ers can choose from a variety of performance levels. Any 2012
Porsche Cayman is sure to please the most discerning sports car
enthusiast.
Base Price: $51,900
Engine: 2.9-liter opposed 6-cylinder
Horsepower: 265
Fuel Economy: 19/27
ROLLS ROYCE
The preferred ride of royalty, Rolls Royce is now owned by BMW but
continues producing two of the most iconic cars in the world, the Ghost
and Phantom. Both come with every conceivable luxury feature and
remarkable levels of performance for such large and stately vehicles, a
testament to the company’s commitment to never take its reputation
for granted.
Rolls Royce Ghost EWB
The smaller of the two models adds an extended-wheelbase model
this year that doubles the rear legroom for those seeking even more
passenger comfort. Performance is still more than impressive, thanks
to the turbo-charged V12 that is the only power plant.
Base Price: $$385,000
Engine: Twin-turbo 6.6-liter V12
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