Building on my previous post, here is a complete list of all the new cars introduced at the 2012 North American International Auto Show:
Acura ILX Sedan
Acura NSX
Acura RDX
Audi Q3 Vail Crossover
Bentley Continental V8
BMW ActiveHybrid 5
Buick Encore
Cadillac ATS
Chevrolet Code 130R Concept
Chevrolet Miray Concept
Chevrolet Sonic RS
Chevrolet Tru 140S Concept
Chrysler 700c Mini Van Concept
Dodge Dart Falcon F7 Supercar
Ford Fusion
Honda Accord Concept
Hyundai Genesis Coupe
Hyundai Veloster Turbo
Lexus LF-LC Concept
Lincoln MKZ Concept
Maserati Kubang SUV Concept
Mercedes-Benz 300 SL
Mercedes-Benz E300 Hybrid
Mercedes E400
MINI Roadster
Nissan Pathfinder Concept
Porsche 911 Carrera Cabriolet
Porsche Cayman R
Scion Racing/GReddy FR-S
Shelby GT500 Super Snake
Shelby GT350 Limited Edition
Shelby GTS V6
Smart-For-Us Concept
Tata eMO EV
Toyota NS4 Concept
Toyota Prius C
Volkswagen E-Bugster Concept Volkswagen Jetta Hybrid
Volvo XC60 Plug-in Hybrid Concept
Volvo C70 Convertible
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Twenty-seven New Vehicle Introductions Highlight First Press Day at North American International Auto Show
DETROIT, Mich., Jan. 9, 2012 – The North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) 2012 opened its doors to over 5,000 journalists from 55 countries this morning, who witnessed the unveiling of 27 vehicles seen for the first time ever. NAIAS is in the middle of its two-day press preview, and show organizers said they expect approximately 40 total new-vehicle introductions.
“This week the NAIAS is the center of the automotive universe,” said Bill Perkins, chairman, NAIAS 2012. “The floor of Cobo Center is alive with journalists from around the world gathering stories and putting miles on their shoes while covering the 35 press conferences, so much so our web site received the highest traffic ever. What a day we had here in the Motor City!”
Worldwide vehicle introductions unveiled today include:
Acura ILX Sedan
Acura NSX
Acura RDX
Audi Q3 Vail Crossover
Bentley Continental V8
BMW ActiveHybrid 5
Cadillac ATS
Chevrolet Code 130R Concept
Chevrolet Sonic RS
Chevrolet Spark
Chevrolet Tru 140S Concept
Dodge Dart
Ford Fusion
Hyundai Genesis Coupe
Hyundai Veloster Turbo
Lexus LF-FC
Mercedes-Benz 300 SL
Mercedes-Benz E300 Hybrid
Mercedes E400
MINI Roadster
Nissan Pathfinder Concept
Porsche 911 Carrera Cabriolet
Porsche Cayman R
Smart-For-Us Concept
Volkswagen E-Bugster Concept Volkswagen Jetta Hybrid
Volvo XC60 Plug-in Hybrid Concept
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Sometime in 2010 a new vehicle was announced by Nissan. It was an answer to a question that no one really asked: a convertible version of an SUV…It’s called the Nissan Murano CrossCabriolet. A mouthful to say the least!
As you can see from the above pic, it’s got a funky split window in the rear that seems more form than function. Aside form that gripe, this is one good-looking machine.
This frontal view shows the standard Murano nose and the clean line where the canvas top meets the top of the windshield:
And, according to Nissan, The CrossCabriolet is not a dysfunctional convertible, with room for four people and with enough trunk space when the top is down to fit two “professional” golf bags and two carry-ons.
another quirk of the CrossCabriolet, it will only be offered in one, top-of-the-line model. The only available options are navigation and two color top/interior schemes with certain exterior colors; a brown top with cashmere interior and a black top with camel interior.
Here is a Nissan commercial about innovation that showcases the CrossCabriolet in the first segment:
As you can see, it’s quite an attractive vehicle and is definitely not as utilitarian as the regular model. what I realized when watching this video is that the CrossCabriolet is like any other convertible…it’s meant as a fun drive and status statement and is not meant to be your only vehicle if you need cargo room and passenger space.
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