Page 15 - 2018 Auto Show Guide

ACURA MDX HYBRID

The Acura MDX hybrid is the first ever hybrid in the Acura SUV lineup with its innovative powertrain technology, some of which SPECS
is borrowed from the NSX supercar. The Sport hybrid is slightly quicker than the gasoline-only powered MDX and averages 27 TYPE
miles per gallon versus 22 in the regular model. The 2018 model has an updated information system and Apple and Android Hybrid SUV
compatibility is standard in all MDX models. The hybrid uses a 3.0-liter V6 with three electric motors for 321 combined horsepower. DRIVETRAIN
A 7-speed automatic transmission drives the all-wheel drive system, which is standard in the hybrid. The hybrid comes standard with 3.0-liter V6 w/ Electric
two trim packages with the technology option offering 20-inch wheels, remote start, navigation and blind-spot alert. The advanced Power, 321 HP,
package adds heated and ventilated front seats, upgraded leather, heated second-row captain’s chairs with a center console and LED
fog lights. Both versions come standard with crash-mitigation braking, lane-keeping 7-speed Automatic
assist and adaptive cruise control. FUEL ECONOMY
26 City / 27 Highway
BASE PRICE
$51,960

ALFA ROMEO STELVIO

SPECS Alfa Romeo has introduced the Stelvio crossover, as its third entry after re-introducing the brand to the U.S. market last year.
TYPE Available in three variants, the Stelvio offers all-wheel drive as standard equipment across the board. Standard features include
Crossover keyless ignition, leather seating, power tailgate, Brembo brakes for the 18-inch wheels and adjustable driver settings. Technology
DRIVETRAIN features include a 6.5-inch display screen, rearview camera, Android and Apple compatibility and 8-speaker audio system. Upgraded
2.0-liter Turbo models add 19-inch wheels, larger, 8.8-inch screen, satellite radio, heated steering wheel and front seats. More available safety
features including blind-spot and rear cross-traffic warning, lane departure warning, frontal collision warning and auto braking
4-cylinder, 280 HP, and automatic high beams are optional. The standard engine is a 2.0-liter, four-cylinder with 180 horsepower with an 8-speed
8-speed Automatic automatic transmission. Higher-end
FUEL ECONOMY models offer a Ferrari-derived,
22 City / 28 Highway twin-turbo 2.9-liter V6 with
BASE PRICE 505 horsepower. Based
$41,995 on the Giulia sedan, the
Stelvio has less cargo
room than some rivals
but the powerful power
plants can’t be matched.

AUDI A5 SPORTBACK

The Audi A5 Sportback is a dazzling display of styling and performance with standard all-wheel drive. A smaller version of the SPECS
Audi A7, the A5 offers comfortable seating for four with fold-down rear seats to compliment the large cargo area beneath the TYPE
sloping roofline that sets it apart from the A5 coupe. Standard equipment includes a panoramic sunroof, three-zone A/C and Apple Hatchback
and Android compatibility, leather seating, walnut trim, top-view camera system, heads-up display and digital instrument cluster. DRIVETRAIN
Optional features include navigation, heated front seats, LED headlights, satellite radio, driver parking assistance, blind-spot and lane 2.0-liter, Turbo in-line
keeping systems and sport package seats. Power comes from the 2.0-liter, turbocharged in-line four-cylinder with 252 horsepower
with a 7-speed dual-clutch automatic, along with Audi’s Quattro all-wheel drive system. If that’s not enough horsepower, Audi also 4-cylinder with 252 HP,
offers the S5 Sportback with 354 horsepower from the 3.0-liter turbo V6. 7-speed Dual Clutch
FUEL ECONOMY
24 City / 34 Highway
BASE PRICE
$42,600

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