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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Renault Taliant. 2021 to date (prod. n/a). 4-door saloon. F/F, 999 cm³ petrol, 999 cm³ petrol–LPG (I3 DOHC). Taking over from the Symbol, and, like before, a Renault-badged version of the Dacia Logan. Front and rear ends unique this time, giving Taliant a slightly more distinctive appearance. See Dacia Logan III for more information.
Manufacturing location: Mioveni, Romania
Marque: Renault | Predecessor: Renault Symbol III
Alfa Romeo 147 (Tipo 937). 2000–9 (prod. n/a). 3- and 5-door saloon. F/F, 1599, 1970 cm³ petrol, 1910 cm³ diesel (I4 DOHC), 1910 cm³ diesel (I4 OHC), 3179 cm³ (V6 DOHC). European Car of the Year for 2001, with attractive styling by Walter de’Silva and Wolfgang Egger. Mid-term facelift in 2004, bringing 147 into line with larger 159 and Brera. Hot hatch GTA flagship with 247 bhp the most distinctive. Good handling, but firm ride.
Manufacturing location: Pomigliano d’Arco, Campania, Italy
Marque: Alfa Romeo | Predecessors: Alfa Romeo 145, Alfa Romeo 146 | Successor: Alfa Romeo Giulietta (940)
Geely Boyue L (FX11). 2022 to date (prod. n/a). 5-door SUV. F/F, 1480 cm³–41·2 kWh petrol–electric hybrid (I3 DOHC), 1499, 1969 cm³ (I4 DOHC). Sleeker, more futuristic replacement for Boyue, larger all round. CMA platform, shared with Volvo XC40 and Polestar 2. Hybrid with combined 286 PS. Very good chassis and brakes, but some noise at high speed.
Manufacturing location: Baoji, Shaanxi, China
Marque: Geely | Model: Geely Boyue | Predecessor: Geely Boyue (NL-3)
q.v. Geely Galaxy L7
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