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 Pintara (R31). 1986–9 (prod. n/a). 4-door sedan, 5-door wagon. F/R, 1974 cm³ (I4 OHC). Cheaper, four-cylinder version of Nissan Skyline (R31) for Australian market, conceived to fight Mitsubishi Magna (1985–91). Successful for Nissan, as Pintara gave a big-car image for a low price, and along with six-cylinder Skyline, challenged the other domestic manufacturers well. Marketed as having been conceived for Australian conditions and, in that respect, was unique to the country.
Manufacturing location: Clayton, Victoria, Australia
Marque: Nissan | Model: Nissan Pintara | Predecessor: Nissan Bluebird (910) | Successor: Nissan Pintara (U12)
Plymouth Laser. 1990–4 (prod. 115,981). 3-door coupé. F/F, F/A, 1755 cm³ (I4 OHC), 1997 cm³ (I4 DOHC). One of the three badge-engineered sports’ cars at Diamond Star Motors, with minor differences to Mitsubishi Eclipse (1990–4) and Eagle Talon (1990–4). The least successful of the three. Base with 1·8, RS with 2·0 DOHC, RS Turbo with turbocharged version of the latter powerplant. RS Turbo AWD added with 1992 model year.
Manufacturing location: Normal, Illinois, USA
Marque: Plymouth | Predecessor: Plymouth Turismo | Successor: Plymouth Neon (1995–9)
DS 5LS. 2013 to date (prod. n/a). 4-door sedan. F/F, 1560 cm³ (I4 DOHC). Citroën targets the Audi A3 (8V) saloon with a three-box version of its DS5, with LS an abbreviation for Luxury Sedan. Longer wheelbase than Audi, at 2,715 mm, though this is slightly shorter than regular DS5’s 2,727 mm. Single 1·6 turbo at launch. Styling meant to recall original Citroën DS in terms of the window line, but it’s not immediately apparent. No double chevron on grille, just DS badges, as Citroën began positioning DS as a brand on its own in China. Very well appointed interior. Built not by PSA’s usual partner Dongfeng, but by Changan, at a new Capsa (Changan–PSA) plant opened September 2013.
Manufacturing location: Shenzhen, China
Marque: DS | Model: DS 5
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