Autocade

Considered, comprehensive, critical. 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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Mazda Carol (HB12)

Mazda Carol (HB12S/HB22S/HB23S). 1998–2004 (prod. n/a). 3- and 5-door sedan. F/F, F/A, 657 cm³ (I3 OHC), 658 cm³ (I3 DOHC). Twin of the Suzuki Alto (HA12), now made by Suzuki for Mazda under an OEM deal. Identical initially—a straight ..→

Kia Optima

Kia Optima (MS). 2000–5 (prod. n/a). 4-door sedan. F/F, 1836, 1997, 2351 cm³ (I4 DOHC), 2493, 2656 cm³ (V6 DOHC). Twin of the Hyundai Sonata EF and New EF, but with more conventional front end, sold as Kia ..→

Changan Yuexiang V3

Changan Yuexiang V3. 2012–18 (prod. n/a). 4- and 5-door sedan. F/F, 1499 cm³ (I4 DOHC). Much the same formula as 2009–15 generation, targeting young buyers. V3 hatchback also introduced 2012, with 11 inches removed from length. Facelift in 2016 to bring ..→

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Jeep Grand Wagoneer (ZJ)

Buick Riviera (1977–8)

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