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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Nissan Kicks (P15). 2016 to date (prod. n/a). 5-door sedan. F/F, 1198 cm³ petrol, 1·57 kWh–1198 cm³ electric–petrol hybrid (I3 DOHC), 1498, 1598 cm³ (I4 DOHC). Designed by joint Japan–US–Brazil team and the official car of the Rio Olympics. Crossover based on the V platform, shared with the Nissan March (B02A) and Datsun Go. Nice interior but engine harsh at the top end. Jarring ride and some body roll, with uncommunicative steering. Dongfeng–Nissan model had 1·6. E-Power hybrid model from 2020, launched in Thailand first, along with a facelift.
Manufacturing locations: Resende, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil; Guangzhou, China; Samut Prakan, Thailand; Miaoli, Taiwan, Rep. of China; Aguascalientes, México
Marque: Nissan | Model: Nissan Kicks
Chrysler 300. 1969–71 (prod. n/a). 2-door hardtop coupé, 4-door hardtop sedan, 2-door convertible. F/R, 440 in³ (V8 OHV). The 300 moves to the ‘fuselage’ shape, with a pair of 440 in³ V8s, developing either 350 hp or 375 hp. Limited-edition Hurst model for 1970 with Imperial interior, prod. 485. The final year saw horsepower reductions on both 440s, while the convertible was no more.
Manufacturing location: Detroit, Michigan, USA
Marque: Chrysler | Model: Chrysler 300 | Predecessor: Chrysler 300 (1965–8)
Volkswagen C-Trek. 2016 to date (prod. n/a). 5-door wagon. F/F, 1395, 1598 cm³ (I4 DOHC). PQ34-platform-based wagon built at FAW, based on Volkswagen Bora (2008–), with cladding to make it look more like a go-anywhere crossover. Two engines, with turbo 1·4 developing 131 PS.
Manufacturing location: China
Marque: Volkswagen
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