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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Chrysler New Yorker (LH207). 1994–6 (prod. 4,000 approx. for 1996 only). 4-door sedan. F/F, 3518 cm³ (V6 OHC). Striking, cab-forward design, based on stretched LH platform, but with more formal roofline, appealing to traditional buyers. New Yorker managed to look modern as well, though its suspension was tuned to be softer than Chrysler LHS (1994–7) and Eagle Vision. Plenty of options, reliable, good fuel economy and decent performance from V6. Buyers eventually favoured the more modern LHS, with the New Yorker name retired after the 1996 model year.
Manufacturing location: Brampton, Ontario, Canada
Marque: Chrysler | Model: Chrysler New Yorker | Predecessor: Chrysler New Yorker (1988–93) | Successor: Chrysler LHS (1994–7)
Dongfeng Fengshen (東風風神/东风风神) AX7. 2014–18 (prod. 25,000 approx. to start of 2015). 5-door SUV. F/F, 1396, 1598, 1997, 2253 cm³ (I4 DOHC). SUV on Nissan Dualis (J10) platform, which meant links to Renault Mégane III, but Peugeot DOHC four-cylinder engines, as Dongfeng attempted to catch the boom in this sector in China. Front-wheel drive only. Large skylight on top models, although interior materials a step down from Japanese original. A very successful entry for Dongfeng.
Manufacturing location: China
Marque: Dongfeng | Model: Dongfeng Fengshen | Successor: Dongfeng Aeolus AX7
q.v. Venucia T70
Reliant Scimitar GTE (SE6a). 1976–80 (prod. 3,887 approx.). 3-door estate. F/R, 2994 cm³ (V6 OHV). Dealing with criticism that the SE6 was too soft, Reliant hurriedly released a more performance-oriented version, with firmer suspension and a stiffer chassis. Improved brakes.
Manufacturing location: Tamworth, Staffordshire, England
Marque: Reliant | Model: Reliant Scimitar | Predecessor: Reliant Scimitar GTE (SE6) | Successor: Reliant Scimitar GTE (SE6b)
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