Autocade is an international car cyclopædia that’s geographically unbiased, carefully edited for enthusiasts and media who want a quick, accurate reference. There is a greater emphasis on models produced after 1970.
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Toyota Starlet (P70). 1984–9 (prod. n/a). 3- and 5-door sedan. F/F, 999, 1295 cm³ petrol, 1454 cm³ diesel (I4 OHC). Starlet goes front-drive with OHC engines, and gains a modern, boxy appearance. Related to Tercel. Turbocharged variants offered, as was the trend in Japan during the 1980s. No van variant, but there was a commercial three-door on offer in Japan. Soleil trim level from 1985, with extra equipment, popular in Japan. Turbo with 105 PS in 1986. Diesel from 1987; the same time as a mid-term change. Turbo got to 110 PS in 1988.
Manufacturing location: Japan
Marque: Toyota | Model: Toyota Starlet | Predecessor: Toyota Starlet (P60) | Successor: Toyota Starlet (P80)
Changhe Q35. 2016 to date (prod. n/a). 5-door SUV. F/F, 1499 cm³ (I4 DOHC). Senova X35 with a different body, made by another BAIC unit, and also sold as BAIC X35. Internally, little separated the two models, though exterior is fresher and more international.
Manufacturing location: China
Marque: Changhe
Ford Explorer Sport Trac (U251). 2007–10 (prod. n/a). 4-door pickup truck. F/R, F/A, 3958 cm³ (V6 OHC), 4942 cm³ (V8 OHC). Same formula as the first Sport Trac: take the Explorer, lengthen the wheelbase, and put a four-door pick-up body on it. Longer wheelbase than previous generation, now at 130½ in, and fully independent suspension, making it more civilized to drive, with reasonable ride and handling. Roomy and comfortable interior, though dated in design. Excellent for towing, though V6 somewhat weak, and both engines thirsty.
Manufacturing location: Louisville, Kentucky, USA
Marque: Ford | Model: Ford Explorer | Predecessor: Ford Explorer Sport Trac (UN150)
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