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2019 HYUNDAI KONA SPECS

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Hyundai has been swinging for the fences with their lineup in recent years, and those swings have been connecting. The latest Subcompact SUV
shot sent over the fence is their Kona, which just scored a win as the 2019 Utility Vehicle of the Year. That’s no easy feat when you’re DRIVETRAIN
competing against 20 other worthy adversaries. Hyundai has done a great job of combining visually appealing exterior & interior
styling with well-mannered performance and technology. There are four trim levels to choose from on the Kona: SE and SEL models 2.0-liter Inline 4-cyl,
featuring a 2.0-liter inline 4-cylinder making 147 horsepower mated to a 6-speed automatic transmission, plus the Limited and 147-HP / 1.6-liter Turbo
Ultimate trims, which sport a 1.6-liter turbocharged inline 4-cylinder producing 175 horsepower. The latter variants come with Inline 4-cyl, 175-HP
a 7-speed EcoShift dual clutch transmission, adding a bit more pizzazz to the driving experience. Front-wheel drive is standard, 6-speed Automatic with
but all-wheel drive is available on all trims. On the inside the technology is engaging, with a Shiftronic / 7-speed
7-inch touchscreen infotainment system standard on SE, SEL, and Limited versions, EcoShift Dual Clutch
while the Ultimate model offers an 8-inch setup. Apple CarPlay and Android FUEL ECONOMY
Auto are standard across the line, and the Ultimate features a heads-up 27 City / 33 Hwy
display. Perhaps the most exciting news about the Kona lineup is BASE PRICE
the EV variant, which boasts a 201-hp permanent-magnet
synchronous AC motor that delivers an impressive $19,990
range of 258 miles. That’s the furthest of any non-Tesla
electric car on the market.

SPECS 2019 INFINITI QX50

TYPE Infiniti has been busy, and as a result there’s an all-new QX50 to take in. The compact luxury crossover has been redesigned
Compact Luxury Crossover inside and out. The changes aren’t just for show, either. It rides on an all-new platform and sports a revolutionary new
DRIVETRAIN engine, one that is capable of changing its compression ratio. The VC-Turbo (VC standing for variable compression) is able
2.0-liter Turbocharged to boost compression from a base of 8.0:1 all the way up to 14.0:1. The purpose is to provide both maximum performance
Inline 4-cylinder w/ as well as maximum fuel efficiency, without having to sacrifice one in order to enjoy the other. Transmitting the power
Variable Compression, to the wheels is a continuously variable transmission with manual shifting mode. Front and all-wheel-drive options are
268-HP, Continuously available. Moving inside, the technological prowess continues with the InTouch infotainment system. This thoughtful
Variable Transmission setup incorporates an 8.0-inch upper center-stack touchscreen to display driver information such as GPS and a lower
w/Manual Mode 7.0-inch touchscreen to handle climate control, apps, and entertainment
FUEL ECONOMY features. There’s also a heads-up display that is projected on a 9-inch
area of the windshield. ProPilot Assist technology is available
24 City / 31 Hwy to support the driver when needed to help create a
BASE PRICE confident, engaging driving experience. The
$36,550 cabin is well crafted with strong visual appeal
and seats five, comfortably.

2020 JEEP GLADIATOR SPECS

It’s been a while since Jeep went to market with a pickup. In fact, the last Jeep pickup available was the 1992 Comanche. For TYPE
2020, Jeep is pulling out all the stops, taking on the midsize pickup segment with the all-new Gladiator. It’s the world’s only Midsize Pickup
open-air pickup and it boasts class-leading towing (7,650 lbs.) and payload capacity. It’s powered by a 3.6-liter V-6 which delivers DRIVETRAIN
285-hp and 260 lb-ft of torque, and it’s mated to a standard six-speed manual gearbox or an optional eight-speed automatic. 3.6-liter V-6, 285-HP
A V-6 diesel in on the horizon, which pumps out 260-hp and a brawny 442 lb-ft of torque. Unlike Jeep’s pickups of yesteryear, 6-Speed Manual
the Gladiator offers a host of creature comforts, including an available 8.4- Transmission (8-speed
inch infotainment system with Apple CarPlay support and Android Auto Auto optional)
integration. And it wouldn’t be a Jeep without 4x4 capability, so every FUEL ECONOMY
Gladiator gets it. Each one features Dana 44 front and rear N/A at time of
axles with high and low range. Opt for the Rubicon
Package and you’ll get lockable wide-track axles, publication
electronic disconnecting front sway bar, FOX BASE PRICE
shocks, 33-inch all-terrain tires, and an available N/A at time
forward-facing TrailCam off-road camera system, of publication
which helps the driver navigate obstacles.

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