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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Honda Torneo. 1997–2002 (prod. n/a). 4-door sedan. F/F, F/A, 1849 cm³ (I4 OHC), 1997 cm³ (I4 DOHC). Downmarket version of Japanese Accord, 1,700 mm wide, replacing Ascot and Rafaga series. Smaller engines than Accord, different front end and trim. All models with VTEC variable valve timing.
Manufacturing location: Sayama, Japan
Marque: Honda | Predecessors: Honda Ascot (CE), Honda Ascot Innova, Honda Rafaga
q.v. Honda Accord (1997–2002)
Leapmotor S01. 2019 to date (prod. n/a). 2-door coupé. F/F, 36, 48 kWh electric. New Chinese brand débuted with an electric coupé, bucking the SUV trend. MacPherson struts up front, torsion beam at rear, but a good chassis overall. Keenly priced once government subsidies for EVs were factored in. Simple, basic interior hid high-tech features, such as facial-recognition start. Intelligent parking system and semi-autonomous driving as standard.
Manufacturing location: China
Marque: Leapmotor
Grumett Sport (T-car). 1977–82 (prod. n/a). 2-door coupé. F/R, 1398 cm³ (I4 OHC). Uruguayan version of the Opel Kadett C coupé but with a Vauxhall Chevette nose, similar to Cóndor (1978–83) in Ecuador, which it spawned. Replaced earlier Opel Kadett B-based Grumetts. Killed off by the economic crisis in Uruguay at the end of 1982. Succeeded by Isuzu equivalent.
Manufacturing location: Nueva Helvecia, Uruguay
Marque: Grumett | Predecessor: Grumett (1970–7) | Successor: Isuzu Gemini (1979–85)
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