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Enclave
- Base, Essence, Premium, and Avenir trim levels.
- 302 horsepower V6 w/ a 9-speed automatic.
- Front-wheel drive standard; available AWD.
- Maximum towing capacity is up to 5000 pounds.
- Longer wheelbase translates into more 3rd-row space
- Outclasses the MDX, Q7, and QX60 in cargo volume behind the first row.
- Standard equipment includes a rearview camera, rear park assist, keyless entry and starting, 6 USB ports, hands-free power liftgate, universal home remote, OnStar 4G LTE Wi-Fi hotspot, and tri-zone automatic climate control.
- Frameless touchscreen infotainment standard with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, GM”s Teen Driver monitoring, and a Rear Seat Reminder feature that reminds the driver to check the back seats when exiting the vehicle.
- Forward collision alert, rear cross traffic alert, lane keep assist with lane departure warning, safety alert seat, following distance indicator, and front park assist are among the available safety features.
- Optional 10-speaker Bose Premium sound, power-folding third-row seat, and second-row SmartSlide seats that tilt and slide forward even with an empty child seat installed for easier access to the third row.
- On sale November 2017.
Navigator
- 450 horsepower Twin Turbo V6 w/ a 10-speed automatic.
- 30-way “Perfect Position” front seats with heating, cooling, and massage.
- 2nd-row seats have their own audio and climate controls
- 3rd-row seats have a power-reclining feature.
- Personal Profile keyfob memory recalls personal climate-control and entertainment settings in addition to seat, pedal, and mirror position memory.
- Available 20-speaker Revel Ultima audio offers three listening modes: stereo, audience, and on-stage.
- Speed dependent adaptive lighting provides a wider spread of light for better visibility in low-speed residential driving, and a narrower beam of light for less glare off road signs and other distractions in highway driving.
- Adaptive cruise control, 360-degree camera with enhanced park assist, Trailer Backup Assist, and a 12” configurable digital instrument panel with an available head-up display.
- Seven selectable drive-mode settings—Normal, Conserve, Excite, Slippery, Deep Conditions, Slow Climb, and Deep Sand
- Black Label trim level has three interior design themes—Yacht Club, Chalet, or Destination—as well as personal services and exclusive membership privileges.
- Sync 3 touchscreen infotainment with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto standard, as is built-in Wi-Fi that allows up to 10 devices at a time to be connected.
- There are 6 USB ports, 4 12-volt power outlets, and a 110-volt plug.
- Available rear-seat entertainment can stream content wirelessly with an Android device, or by using an SD card, HDMI cable, USB connection, or the SYNC AppLink feature. Owners of a Slingbox TV streaming device can access their TV channels.
- Available LincolnWay smartphone app offers remote-access to vehicle location, unlocking, and starting, along with a variety of concierge-type services.
- Amazon Alexa services will be available as well.
- In dealerships November 2017
XC60
- Volvo’s new corporate styling elements like “Thor’s Hammer” headlights, more power and new features.
- T8 Twin plug-in hybrid = Turbo and supercharged 4-cylinder front wheel driven with an electric motor driving the rear wheels to produce a combined 400 horsepower.
- T6 = same engine but w/ 316 horsepower
- T5 = Turbo 4-cylinder w/ 250 horsepower.
- New Steer Assist is teamed with Oncoming Lane Mitigation and Blind Spot Indication to help steer away from impeding impacts.
- Optional Pilot Assist, a semi-autonomous driver assistance takes care of steering, acceleration and braking on well-marked roads up to 80 mph
E-Class Cabriolet
- Longer, wider, and w/ a longer wheelbase than previous editions, improving rear-seat space.
- Fully automatic soft top in dark brown, dark blue, red, or black, and features sophisticated insulation that reduces wind and driving noise at highway speed
- Heated windshield wipers, AIRCAP and AIRSCARF.
- U.S. sales will begin November 2017
GLC63 / E63
- GLC 63 and GLC 63 Coupe = Twin turbo V8 w/ 470 horsepower
- 9-speed automatic and 4Matic all-wheel drive; 0-60 in 3.9 seconds.
- GLC 63 Coupe S has same motor but w/ 505 horsepower and 0-60 in 3.7 seconds.
- E 63 S wagon has same motor but w/ 605-horsepower
- 4Matic all-wheel drive; 0-60 in 3.4 seconds
911 GTS / GT3
- Turbo boxer 6-cylinder producing 450 horsepower with 7-speed manual or 7-speed PDK dual-clutch automated manual.
- Only RWD model is the Carrera GTS. All others come with AWD including the Carrera 4 GTS Coupe and Cabriolet and the Targa 4 GTS.
- GTS models will be between $121,000 and $141,000 when they arrive in dealerships this month.
- $144,000 911 GT3 is RWD w/ a boxer 6-cylinder producing 500 horsepower with either manual or automatic
- 911 GT3 goes on sale November 2017.
- More practical version of the Panamera standard with AWD & the same engines.
- $97,000 Panamera 4 Sport Turismo = 330-horsepower Turbo V6.
- $110,000 Panamera 4S Sport Turismo = 440 horsepower twin-turbo V6.
- $105,000 Panamera 4 E-Hybrid Sport Turismo
- $155,000 Panamera Turbo Sport Turismo = 550-horsepower twin-turbo V8.
- Goes on sale November 2017
Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid
- Supplements electric power with a Turbo V8 for a total of 680 horsepower
- 0-60 in 3.2 seconds.
- A plug-in hybrid with 30 miles of all-electric range from its lithium-ion battery. It not only stands as the most powerful Panamera ever offered, it also marks the first time a hybrid has been the flagship model of the line
- Available in “regular” hatchback form ($186,000) and Executive ($196,000)
- Hits showrooms in December 2017.
Clarity
- EV version of the Clarity will be a model year 2017
- 160-horsepower 4-cylinder + 25.5-kilowatt battery = 80-mile range.
- Fully recharged in 3 hours on a Level 2 charger
- 80-percent charge in 30 minutes on a Level 3 charger.
- Clarity Electric will launch in September 2017 in CA and OR and will be for lease only.
- Plug-In version of the Clarity will be a model year 2018
- 180 horsepower 4-cylinder + electric motor + 17-kWh battery
- All-electric range of 42 miles
- Plug-in Hybrid goes on sale in November 2017
TLX
- New grille adopts the “diamond pentagon” look introduced on the MDX. It’s joined by revised front fascia, headlights, and wheels.
- 4-cylinder and V6 versions, the latter offering AWD in addition to FWD
- Optional V6 Technology Package features a power driver-seat extension.
- Advance Package includes a Surround-View camera, wireless charging, heated steering wheel and rear seats, and a body-color rear spoiler.
- New V6 A-Spec trim level with front- or AWD includes an exclusive front fascia, round LED fog lights, side sills, round dual exhaust outlets, black rear spoiler, and dark-finished 19" wheels.
- Above trim level also gets brushed aluminum interior trim, red or black leather with Alcantara seat and door inserts, sport steering wheel, wider tires and sport suspension.
Sonata
- New larger “cascading” grille, LED daytime running lights, available adaptive LED headlights, and slimmer taillights.
- 245-hp Turbo 4-cylinder w/ 8-speed automatic
- Blind Spot Detection and Rear Cross-Traffic Alert are standard
- New Lane Departure Warning with an updated Lane Keep Assist.
- New center stack and instrument panel + rear seat USB port
- Blue Link connectivity now has Amazon Echo.
Crosstrek
- Boxer 4-cylinder w/ 152 horsepower.
- Base and Premium come with a 6-speed manual, while Limited comes with a CVT
- X-Mode provides for better wheel control on steep inclines and slippery surfaces.
- Standard features include a 6.5” touchscreen, rearview camera, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, 17" alloy wheels, and roof rails.
- Available forward collision warning and mitigation, lane-departure warning, lane-keep assist, blind-spot and rear cross-traffic alert, adaptive cruise control, reverse automatic braking, adaptive headlights, automatic high beams, and individual tire-pressure readouts. Plus 6-way power driver seat and harman/kardon premium audio.
- Connected Service packages add emergency and roadside assistance, collision notification, maintenance notifications, diagnostic alerts, stolen vehicle recovery, and remote services such as lock/unlock and vehicle locator.
- Goes on sale in June 2017.
Outback 
- A wider lower-grille opening and revised bumper and fascia.
- Equipment additions extend to adaptive headlights with automatic high beams, a paddle-shifted manual mode for the CVT, and X-Mode that adjusts transmission ratio and activates Hill Descent Control in off-road situations.
- Available individual tire-pressure readouts and vehicle guidelines for the standard rearview camera.
- Goes on sale in June.
Ascent Concept
- 2nd-row captain’s chairs and a 3-place bench seat in the 3rd row
- Optional 2nd-row bench seat will increase seating capacity to 8
- All-new turbo Boxer motor
- Built in Lafayette, Indiana only for the North American market
- Expected to arrive at dealerships in February 2018.
