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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Peugeot 309 (C28). 1985–93 (prod. 1,635,132). 3- and 5-door saloon. F/F, 1118, 1294, 1442, 1592 cm³ (I4 OHV), 1124, 1360, 1580, 1905 cm³ petrol, 1769 cm³ diesel (I4 OHC), 1905 cm³ (I4 DOHC). Originally developed as Talbot Horizon replacement and to carry the Talbot Arizona moniker. With the demise of the Talbot brand, 309 wound up in the Peugeot range instead, replacing Talbot models and overlapped with 305. Reasonably comfortable, though the most notable models in the range were the GTI hot hatches, which were well developed and competitive. Lesser 309s were more forgettable, and the mid-decade styling lacked the panache of other Peugeots.
Manufacturing locations: Poissy, Île-de-France, France; Ryton, Coventry, England
Marque: Peugeot | Predecessors: Talbot Horizon, Talbot 1510 | Successor: Peugeot 306
Toyota Century (G60). 2017 to date (prod. n/a). 4-door sedan. F/R, 4969 cm³ petrol–electric hybrid (V8 DOHC). Third generation of Toyota’s über-luxury flagship, with hybrid V8 replacing petrol V12. shown at Tokyo show in 2017. Traditional appearance, influenced by the G51 Century Royal made for the Japanese Royal Family, with plenty of luxury for rear-seat passengers, including massaging seats and power leg rest, and rear LCD screen to control car functions. Five-layer paint, almost coachbuilt in terms of quality.
Manufacturing location: Susono, Shizuoka, Japan
Marque: Toyota | Model: Toyota Century | Predecessor: Toyota Century (G50)
Chevrolet Sail 3. 2014 to date (prod. n/a). 4-door sedan. F/F, 1490 cm³ (I4 DOHC). Third-generation Sail, identifiable with new front end. Longer and wider, with wheelbase now at 2,500 mm. Overhauled inside with more cohesive styling. Engines developing 73 kW and 80 kW, mated to five-speed automatic.
Manufacturing location: Shanghai, China
Marque: Chevrolet | Model: Chevrolet Sail | Predecessor: Chevrolet Sail (2010–14)
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