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December 2001
Its almost '02
Acura
has an all-new sports coupe, the RSX, which will replace the Integra model and has
more power and luxury than the Integra as Acura moves more upscale with
its line which had become boring. The Integra is also the
last of the named models whereas the the Vigor and Legend had
previously been changed to letters. The RSX has been imbued
with more style and performance with a 4-cylinder 160-hp for the base
model and 200-hp for the Type-S. Its looks are cleaner and
smoother than the more boxy Integra. Click on the picture to go to the
site.
Toyota
hasn't changed the name of its top-selling car in America, the Camry,
but gave this fifth generation sedan a makeover which improves it in
every way. When auto writers were given the opportunity to try out
the new 2002 model, the were allowed to drive a 2001 model from the
airport in Oakland, CA to Napa Valley for the introduction of the
2002. It was reported that the differences were like night and
day. Its longer, wider, taller, quieter, and safer than its
predecessor with power locks/windows/mirrors all standard including a CD
player. It has an all-new more powerful, more fuel efficient and
environmentally friendly 2.4 liter 157-hp, twin-cam 4-cylinder
engine. A more powerful 3.0 liter, 4-cam 192-hp V6 is also
available. It comes in 3 models, the LE, XLE and SE. Click
on the picture for more.
And more Luxury with a practical
side
Lincoln
not to be outdone, came out with a crossover pickup/SUV last summer for
2002 called the Blackwood. Its trimmed outside with a black
plastic composite to look like black Wenge wood from Africa and has
black leather seats with dark-stained oak trim inside to carry out
the theme. It has a 4' 8" long cargo bed with French style doors on
the back for easy loading and unloading without the standard tailgate
interference. Inside the four passenger cab are captain's style
chairs both front and rear. Its power comes from a 5.4-liter
300-hp V8. Check out the site link on the picture for more.
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