Once a year Mitsubishi holds an event at their headquarters in Fountain Valley, CA. This event is held to give Mitsubishi owners a chance to bring their vehicles, show off what they drive, and enjoy a social event full of food, music, and fun. Every year, there are hundreds of Mitsubishi owners that show up at this event with a variety of vehicles, but one model shows up in more numbers than any other. That model is the Mitsubishi Evo, which is a model that hasn’t been built by the brand in a long time, but still has a strong following.
When a larger truck is needed to get more work done with heavier equipment involved, the right truck for you can be a Chevrolet. For the first time ever, Chevrolet has the ability to give you the medium-duty truck you want in the form of the new Silverado 4500HD, 5500HD, or 6500HD which are all chassis cab truck that can be configured and set up the way you need. These trucks are the ones you choose when you need to have a truck that’s built to handle the tough work you need to get done.
Around the middle of the 2018 calendar year, the decision was made to move the Detroit Auto Show to a new time of the year. Unfortunately, the 2019 show was already scheduled and too much had been put into it to be able to move this event to the summer for 2019. With that in mind, the 2019 Detroit Auto Show wasn’t the spectacle that it’s been the past, but some amazing new models were on display and offered for us to get an idea of what we can see in the future.
Pre-owned SUVs are just as popular among vehicle shoppers as brand new SUV models. Some are particularly reliable.
SUVs are becoming increasingly popular. People like the space, the practicality, the higher vantage point and towing capacity. Prices vary as much as styles, makes and models. And if you’d rather not fork out for a brand-new vehicle, there are plenty of pre-owned SUVs on the market, even if your budget is $10,000 or less. And when you’re looking to purchase pre-owned vehicle – reliability is key. So here are some of the most reliable pre-owned SUVs on the market.
It seemed that the Geneva Motor Show was the place where we saw the typical lineup of supercars, but it’s also where many of the new hybrid and electric SUV concepts made their way to the stage as well. One of the models that came to the show is the new Mitsubishi model called the Engelberg Tourer Concept. This electric SUV is one that just might be the most radical of the electric SUVs that were present, and we can likely expect to see this model changed and altered before it becomes a production model.
What is this new Mitsubishi SUV?
The new Engelberg Tourer Concept is the model that represents the future vision of Mitsubishi. This plug-in hybrid SUV is big, box, and has the power needed to make it an impressive vehicle to drive. Powered by a Twin Motor 4WD plug-in hybrid EV system, this could be a great choice for your drive if it does make its way to the production line. The powertrain consists of a 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine and a 20-kWh battery pack and an electric motor mounted at each axle. The engine doesn’t drive the wheels, it only acts as a generator for the battery pack.
Made for Efficiency and Capability
The EV layout for this new concept is rated to give you an electric driving range of nearly 43 miles and total range with a full tank of gas of over 434 miles. This is an impressive distance and one that will make it easy for this SUV to be the one you drive on a daily basis when you’re looking for more efficiency. Because of the dual-motor layout that puts power to both axles, you can enjoy the added capability of this SUV if you choose to drive on trails or run into some tough weather.
A New Power Source from Mitsubishi
The new Engelberg Tourer Concept isn’t all that Mitsubishi brought to the Geneva Motor Show. A new at-home EV charging system was also brought to give us something extra you can enjoy in your home. This item is a home charging system called Dendo Drive House which is a bi-directional charger, solar panels, and a home battery. Not only can you charge your hybrid or EV with this system, the solar panels can also add electricity to your home and your vehicle can be used as a home generator when needed in an emergency.
No Timeline Yet
We don’t have a timeline to tell us when this new Mitsubishi concept will become a production model and the style of this SUV seems that it will need to fall in line with other models form the brand before approved for production. We might see more concept versions of this SUV offered at various shows in the near future before we ever see it as the production vehicle we want to drive. Expect to learn more about the Mitsubishi Engelberg Tourer Concept as we come closer to this powertrain arriving on the roads we drive every day.
The current flagship SUV from 2019 Audi is the Q7 and it has been a vehicle that we’ve admired for many reasons. In a market where many of the competitors are offering over the top styling that can be polarizing, the 2019 Audi Q7 continues to be subtle in the style execution with a focus on sophistication and elegance. This is an SUV that has the roominess you need and the luxury features that will make your drive better when you choose it to be the vehicle that meets all your driving needs and desires.
The Chevrolet Blazer badge is back on the market once again, adding another name we already love to a lineup of SUV’s that is more popular than ever.
When you step inside the 2019 Chevrolet Blazer, you’re going to find a package of features and qualities that make this an SUV that can perfect for you. There’s room for five people to fit comfortably while you take this SUV out for a drive on the roads. This SUV brings you 30.5-cubic feet of cargo space behind the rear seats and the power you want when you’re ready to head out on the road.
There’s something spectacular about driving a car that’s large, comfortable, and filled with luxury features. The 2019 Buick LaCrosse is one of these cars. This car brings you a gorgeous style that will make you want to stay for the drive along with a ton of excellent features that can be useful on the road. You’ll love the Wi-Fi connection, the smartphone integration, the leather upholstery, and the pure driving comfort of this car. If you’re looking for a car that’s smooth and elegant on the road, the Buick LaCrosse is the right choice for you.
The SUV market has been huge in the United States since the early 90’s and it’s about to get even bigger with some exciting debuts coming up in the next few years. And the big buzz right now in mid-size luxury crossovers is the new offering from Genesis –the 2020Genesis GV80.
Those of us who wanted to enjoy more power and a more aggressive feeling from the Fiat 124 Spider looked to the Abarth trim to have what we were looking for. Unfortunately, previous models of this car in the Abarth trim felt a bit like a letdown because of the lack of added power and growl from the car. While the Abarth trim of the Fiat 124 Spider was created to give us a sportier suspension and a drive that’s more fun, it was lacking a bit of what we wanted in this version of the car.
The Abarth Upgrades for 2019
One of the most impressive, and important, upgrades to the Fiat 124 Spider Abarth for the 2019 model year is an improved exhaust. This new exhaust is the Record Monza version which allows the car to have a more aggressive sound. This system is made of stainless steel and is made to pay tribute to the record speeds achieved by Carlo Abarth at the Monza racetrack in the 1950s. The car he used for these speeds was a modified Fiat Abarth 750 which had quad tips and a valve that maximized the exhaust flow.
Even though the Abarth model of the 124 Spider only makes ten horsepower more than the standard version, you can have more than just an improved exhaust for the new model year. There’s a new Veleno appearance package that offers you red exterior mirror caps, a red lower fascia lip, and a red front tow hook. The name Veleno is Italian for “poison” and the scorpion symbol is in place with this package of treatments. The inside of the car has carpeted floor mats and a bright footrest that highlights the signature Abarth racing heritage of this car. A new stripe package is also offered for the car to give you an amazing look you can certainly admire.
The Same Powertrain for the 124 Spider Abarth
While the exhaust and appearance trims are upgraded for the 2019 model year, the Fiat 124 Spider Abarth is the same mechanically as it was in the past. This means you’ll have a 1.4-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine that makes 170 horsepower which is pushed to the rear wheels through a six-speed manual transmission. A six-speed automatic transmission is also available to give you a car you don’t have to shift on your own.
Affordable Italian Luxury Sportiness from Fiat
The Fiat name is one that occupies a special place in automotive history and right now, the Fiat 124 Spider is the only sports car offered that reminds us that Fiat has a right racing heritage. Thankfully, you can have the standard model of this car for less than $25,000 and if you choose the Abarth trim, you’ll still have a price that’s comes in below $30,000. This is a car that can be a lot of fun for you to drive and enjoy on the roads and even one that you might want to take to the track to let it loose.
Looking for something slightly different? Opt for the Fiat 500L.
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First and foremost, we are journalists. We are not attached to any automakers nor do we belong to any consumer watchdogs. We're here to share the news and opinions that drive the car business.