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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BMW 218d/BMW 218i/BMW 220d/BMW 220i/BMW 225d/BMW 228i/BMW 230i/BMW M235i/BMW M235ix/BMW M240i/BMW 240ix/BMW M2 (F22/F23/F87). 2013–21 (prod. n/a). 2-door coupé, 2-door convertible. F/R, 1499 cm³ (I3 DOHC), 1995 cm³ diesel, 1997, 1998 cm³ petrol (I4 DOHC), 2979, 2998 cm³ (I6 DOHC). The third even-numbered BMW series, the successor to the former Einser coupé. Coupé from 2013, soft-top cabriolet from 2014. Launched with two fours while M235i featured a biturbo 3·0. Slightly cleaner styling compared with earlier model. M2 from 2015.
Manufacturing location: München, Germany
Marque: BMW | Model: BMW 2er-Reihe | Predecessor: BMW 1er-Reihe (E87) | Successor: BMW 2er-Reihe (G42)
SAIPA Arya (SP100 Crossover). 2022 to date (prod. n/a). 5-door sedan. F/F, 1497 cm³ (I4 OHC). Crossover hatchback version of the SAIPA Shahin though initial reports suggest the engine is a turbocharged version of the eight-valve 1·5 from the Tiba, letting the package down. Otherwise, a well equipped B-segment model with keyless entry, 7 in central display, sat-nav, parking camera, and sunroof.
Manufacturing location: Iran
Marque: SAIPA
Toyota Crown Majesta (S200). 2009–13 (prod. n/a). 4-door sedan. F/R, F/A, 2499, 2994 cm³ (V6 DOHC), 4292, 4608 cm³ (V8 DOHC). Only one step down from the Century flagship, Crown Majesta’s fifth iteration was released in 2009. Longer wheelbase than regular Crown. Active steering, pre-crash system, centre rear airbag. Carryover platform and suspension, but as expected in this league, has Toyota’s most advanced gadgets. Also made in China with V6 engines and 4·3 V8, so available in LHD.
Manufacturing locations: Japan; Tianjin, China
Marque: Toyota | Model: Toyota Crown | Predecessor: Toyota Crown Majesta (S180) | Successor: Toyota Crown Majesta (S210)
q.v. Toyota Crown (S200)
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