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MODEL INFORMATION NEWS November 2012 CARS Light Commercial Vehicles AUDI Audi A3 Sportback Station wagon Model 2013 Audi R8 Coupe Facelift Model 2013 Audi R8 Spyder Convertible Facelift Model 2013 CADILLAC Cadillac ATS Sedan Model 2013 CHEVROLET Chevrolet Spark Hatchback Facelift Model 2013 Chevrolet Trax Hatchback Model 2013 CITROEN Citroen DS3 Cabrio Hatchback Model 2013 Citroen C3 Picasso Hatchback Facelift Model 2013 Citroen C-Elysée Sedan Model 2013 DACIA Dacia Sandero Hatchback Model 2013 Dacia Sandero Stepway Hatchback Model 2013 Dacia Logan Sedan Model 2013 Dacia Dokker Station wagon Model 2013 FORD Ford Fiesta Hatchback Facelift Model 2013 Ford Mondeo Hatchback Model 2013 Ford Mondeo Station wagon Model 2013 Ford Kuga Station wagon Model 2013 HONDA Honda CR-Z Coupe Facelift Model 2013 Honda CRV Station wagon Model 2013 HYUNDAI Hyundai i30 3 door Hatchback Model 2013 Hyundai Genesis Coupe Facelift Model 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe Station wagon Model 2013 INFINITI Infiniti FX Station wagon Facelift Model 2013 JAGUAR Jaguar XF Sportbrake Station wagon Model 2013 Jaguar F-Type Convertible Model 2013 KIA Kia Pro Ceed Hatchback Model 2013 Kia Carens MPV Model 2013 Kia Sorento Station wagon Facelift Model 2013 LEXUS Lexus LS Sedan Facelift Model 2013 MAZDA Mazda6 Sedan Model 2013 Mazda6 Station wagon Model 2013 Mazda MX-5 Convertible Facelift Model 2013 MINI Mini Paceman Coupe Model 2013 MITSUBISHI Mitsubishi Outlander Station wagon Model 2013 1/40 Model Information News International Data Editorial
OPEL Opel Adam Hatchback Model 2013 Opel Mokka Hatchback Model 2013 Opel Cascada Convertible Model 2013 PEUGEOT Peugeot RCZ Coupe Facelift Model 2013 RENAULT Renault Zoe Hatchback Model 2013 Renault Clio Grandtour Station wagon Model 2013 SEAT Seat Leon Hatchback Model 2013 Seat Toledo Hatchback Model 2013 SKODA Skoda Rapid Hatchback Model 2013 SSANGYONG SsangYong Rexton Station wagon Model 2013 SUBARU Subaru Impreza Hatchback Model 2012 Subaru Forester Station wagon Model 2013 SUZUKI Suzuki Jimny Station wagon Facelift Model 2013 Suzuki Grand Vitara Station wagon Facelift Model 2013 TOYOTA Toyota Verso MPV Facelift Model 2013 Toyota Auris Hatchback Model 2013 VOLKSWAGEN VW Beetle Convertible Model 2013 VW Golf VII Hatchback Model 2013 VOLVO Volvo V40 Cross Country Model 2013 2/40 Model Information News International Data Editorial
AUDI Audi A3 Sportback Station wagon Model 2013 Info: The new A3 Sportback is bigger than both the new A3 by 35mm and the old A3 Sportback by 58mm. Audi R8 Coupe Facelift Model 2013 Introduction: 11-2012 Info: Audi has given the R8 a facelift for 2013 with cosmetic tweaks, a new 7-speed S tronic dual clutch and the Audi R8 V10 Plus. 3/40 Model Information News International Data Editorial
Audi R8 Spyder Convertible Facelift Model 2013 Introduction: 11-2012 Info: The front bumper and grill get a titivate with the new Audi six point single frame grill and LED lights with similar changes at the back including LED tail lights, a big diffuser and new circular exhaust tail pipes. 4/40 Model Information News International Data Editorial
CADILLAC Cadillac ATS Sedan Model 2013 Introduction: 03-2013 Info: Cadillac is aiming to make a real impression in the premium segment with its newest model, called the ATS. It s completely new from the ground up. 5/40 Model Information News International Data Editorial
CHEVROLET Chevrolet Spark Hatchback Facelift Model 2013 Info: Facelift of the current Chevrolet Spark. Chevrolet Trax Hatchback Model 2013 Info: Chevrolet has based the Trax on the Opel Mokka. 6/40 Model Information News International Data Editorial
CITROEN Citroen DS3 Cabrio Hatchback Model 2013 Info: The DS3 Cabrio keeps the same proportions as the regular DS3, but swaps the fixed roof for a roll-back fabric top. As such, it's not a true open-top, but more of a super-sunroof-endowed supermini in the mould of the Fiat 500C. Citroen C3 Picasso Hatchback Facelift Model 2013 Introduction: 11-2012 Info: Facelift of the current C3 Picasso with new front design. Citroen C-Elysée Sedan Model 2013 Info: The C-Elysée will be sold in Turkey, Spain and Central Europe before the end of 2012. 7/40 Model Information News International Data Editorial
DACIA Dacia Sandero Hatchback Model 2013 Introduction: 01-2013 Info: New generation of the current Sandero. The front end takes a bit from the Duster SUV, but makes everything look crisper and sharper. Dacia Sandero Stepway Hatchback Model 2013 Introduction: 01-2013 Info: New generation of the current Sandero Stepway. It rides 40mm higher than the standard Sandero and gets a revised front end look, front and rear skid plates, flared wheel arches, 16- inch wheels and roof rails. 8/40 Model Information News International Data Editorial
Dacia Logan Sedan Model 2013 Introduction: 01-2013 Info: New generation of the current Logan. The interior is also changed, featuring is the 7-inch infotainment LCD display in the center console. Dacia Dokker Station wagon Model 2013 Info: The new Dacia Dokker will hit the market in two versions, as a people carrier, with five seats and rear sliding doors, and as a utility van, the equivalent of the Renault Kangoo Express. 9/40 Model Information News International Data Editorial
FORD Ford Fiesta Hatchback Facelift Model 2013 Introduction: 11-2012 Info: The new Fiesta gets subtly updated headlights with LED daytime running lamps and a larger trapezoidal grille. Ford Mondeo Hatchback Model 2013 Introduction: 03-2013 Info: New generation of the current Ford Mondeo. Six-speed manual gearboxes will be offered as standard, with dual clutch six-speed Powershift transmissions optional. 10/40 Model Information News International Data Editorial
Ford Mondeo Station wagon Model 2013 Introduction: 03-2013 Info: A diesel model, with an auto gearbox, will be offered with four-wheel drive for the first time. Ford Kuga Station wagon Model 2013 Introduction: 03-2013 Info: The second generation model is more spacious than before. Both two-wheel drive and four-wheel drive models will be available. 11/40 Model Information News International Data Editorial
HONDA Honda CR-Z Coupe Facelift Model 2013 Introduction: 01-2013 Info: The 2013 CR-Z can be identified by a range of styling upgrades which include a new front bumper design, a revised grille, a new aerodynamic diffuser design. Honda CR-V Station wagon Model 2013 Info: New generation of the current Honda CR-V. The all-wheel drive transfer system switches from hydraulic to electronic. 12/40 Model Information News International Data Editorial
HYUNDAI Hyundai i30 3 door Hatchback Model 2013 Introduction: 01-2013 Info: The 3-door model joins the current line-up of the recently launched i30 5-door hatchback. Hyundai Genesis Coupe Facelift Model 2013 Introduction: 11-2012 Info: Facelift of the current Hyundai Genesis. Hyundai Santa Fe Station wagon Model 2013 Introduction: 10-2012 Info: This is the new generation Hyundai Santa Fe. Front and second-row legroom have been increased by 38mm and 45mm respectively over the last-generation car. 13/40 Model Information News International Data Editorial
INFINITI Infiniti FX Station wagon Facelift Model 2013 Info: Facelift of the current FX Station wagon. 14/40 Model Information News International Data Editorial
JAGUAR Jaguar XF Sportbrake Station wagon Model 2013 Introduction: 10-2012 Info: This is the new Jaguar XF Sportbrake, the long-awaited estate version of Jaguar s XF. Jaguar F-Type Convertible Model 2013 Introduction: 02-2013 Info: The rear-wheel-drive two-seater - which is set to rival the Porsche 911 - will be available as a Roadster first, with the coupe version going on sale later. 15/40 Model Information News International Data Editorial
KIA Kia Pro Ceed Hatchback Model 2013 Introduction: 02-2013 Info: The rakish three-door hatchback joins the five-door and Sportswagon estate models in the Ceed line-up and will provide a good looking alternative to the Renault Megane Coupe. Kia Carens MPV Model 2013 Introduction: 01-2013 Info: Under the skin, the third-generation Carens sits on a modified version of the C eed platform. The biggest news for families is that the company will offer both five and seven-seat versions of the model. 16/40 Model Information News International Data Editorial
Kia Sorento Station wagon Facelift Model 2013 Introduction: 11-2012 Info: Facelift of the current Sorrento with new front design. 17/40 Model Information News International Data Editorial
LEXUS Lexus LS Sedan Facelift Model 2013 Info: Facelift of the current Lexus LS. The usual lights and bumpers update are apparent and the grill has been changed for the latest Lexus grill and Lexus has given the bonnet a crease running up the middle. 18/40 Model Information News International Data Editorial
MAZDA Mazda6 Sedan Model 2013 Info: The new Mazda6 s wheelbase is 105mm longer than the current model. Mazda6 Station wagon Model 2013 Introduction: 01-2013 Info: Both the Mazda 6 estate and saloon will feature Mazda s latest 2.2-litre diesel engine, with the latest fuel saving Skyactiv technologies. Mazda MX-5 Convertible Model 2013 Introduction: 02-2013 Info: Facelift of the current MX-5 with new front design. 19/40 Model Information News International Data Editorial
MINI Mini Paceman Coupe Model 2013 Introduction: 01-2013 Info: The new Paceman has the same platform as the Countryman and same wheelbase and track as the five door. 20/40 Model Information News International Data Editorial
MITSUBISHI Mitsubishi Outlander Station wagon Model 2013 Info: The look of the new Outlander is more curvaceous than the outgoing model, with a rounded front-end, and integrated headlights and a grille that emphasises the car's width. 21/40 Model Information News International Data Editorial
OPEL Opel Adam Hatchback Model 2013 Info: This is the Opel ADAM, a new compact car which is set to take the city-car class by storm. Opel Mokka Hatchback Model 2013 Introduction: 10-2012 Info: This is the Opel Mokka, a B-segment SUV. Opel Cascada Convertible Model 2013 Introduction: 04-2013 Info: Opel will launch its new Cascada soft-top convertible. 22/40 Model Information News International Data Editorial
PEUGEOT Peugeot RCZ Coupe Facelift Model 2013 Info: The RCZ has been facelifted for 2013, with exterior styling tweaks including a new grille, revised headlamps (complete with LED running lights in claw-shape pattern) and a reshaped central air intake with chrome highlighting. 23/40 Model Information News International Data Editorial
RENAULT Renault Zoe Hatchback Model 2012 Introduction: 08-2012 Info: The Zoe is the fourth electric car from Renault. Power comes from an 88bhp electric motor mounted on the front axle. Renault Clio Grandtour Station wagon Model 2013 Introduction: 01-2013 Info: The new Renault Grandtour will have the premiere at the Paris Motor Show. 24/40 Model Information News International Data Editorial
SEAT Seat Leon Hatchback Model 2013 Introduction: 11-2012 Info: New generation of the current Leon. The new design also means a car that is shorter, wider and higher than the outgoing Leon, but with an extra 58mm in the wheelbase for better interior room. Seat Toledo Hatchback Model 2013 Info: The new Toledo measures 4.48 metres long and has a 2.6-metre wheelbase. The Toledo shares its platform and body with the all-new Skoda Rapid. 25/40 Model Information News International Data Editorial
SKODA Skoda Rapid Hatchback Model 2013 Info: The five-seater Rapid is 4.48m long and 1.7m wide, and will be offered with a wide choice of five petrol and two diesel engines. 26/40 Model Information News International Data Editorial
SSANGYONG SsangYong Rexton Station wagon Model 2013 Introduction: 03-2013 Info: New generation of the current SsangYong Rexton. 27/40 Model Information News International Data Editorial
SUBARU Subaru Impreza Hatchback Model 2012 Info: New generation of the current Impreza Hatchback. Subaru Forester Station wagon Model 2013 Introduction: 03-2013 Info: New generation of the current Subaru Forester. 28/40 Model Information News International Data Editorial
SUZUKI Suzuki Jimny Station wagon Facelift Model 2013 Introduction: 01-2013 Info: Facelift of the current Jimny. Suzuki Grand Vitara Station wagon Facelift Model 2013 Info: Facelift of the current Grand Vitara. 29/40 Model Information News International Data Editorial
TOYOTA Toyota Verso MPV Facelift Model 2013 Info: Toyota has given its Verso MPV a mid-life facelift, which includes more than 300 changes. There s a redesigned front bumper which now features a large trapezoidal grille, as well as more angular headlights and a larger Toyota badge. Toyota Auris Hatchback Model 2013 Info: The new Auris is 30mm longer than the old car and a whopping 55mm lower. 30/40 Model Information News International Data Editorial
VOLKSWAGEN VW Beetle Convertible Model 2013 Introduction: 03-2013 Info: Convertible version of the Beetle hatchback. VW Golf VII Hatchback Model 2013 Info: This is the new, seventh-generation Volkswagen Golf. As a whole, the new Golf has shed 100kg versus the previous model, despite the body expanding by 56mm in length and 13mm in width. The wheelbase has been stretched by 59mm, meaning more rear legroom. Moreover, the diet helps towards a purported 23% improvement in efficiency. 31/40 Model Information News International Data Editorial
VOLVO Volvo V40 Cross Country Hatchback Model 2013 Introduction: 02-2013 Info: The V40 Cross Country based on the V40 hatch and comes in front- or all-wheel drive formats. The Cross Country gets a 40mm increase in ground clearance, larger alloy wheels and chunkier bumpers. 32/40 Model Information News International Data Editorial
Light Commercial Vehicles DACIA Dacia Dokker Panel van Model 2012 FORD Ford Transit Custom Model 2013 MERCEDES-BENZ Mercedes-Benz Citan Panel van Model 2013 MINI Mini Clubvan Station wagon Model 2013 SSANGYONG Ssangyong Actyon Pick up Model 2012 TOYOTA Toyota ProAce Panel van Model 2013 VOLKSWAGEN VW Cross Caddy Station wagon Model 2013 33/40 Model Information News International Data Editorial
DACIA LCV Dacia Dokker Panel van Model 2012 Info: The new Dacia Dokker will hit the market in two versions, as a people carrier, with five seats and rear sliding doors, and as a utility van, the equivalent of the Renault Kangoo Express. 34/40 Model Information News International Data Editorial
FORD LCV Ford Transit Custom Model 2013 Introduction: 10-2012 Info: New generation of the current Ford Transit. Ford will offer the new Transit Custom with two wheelbase lengths, and says it not only offers maximum load volume that beats its rivals, but also has more convenience features than competitors too. Payloads from 600-1,400kg can be accommodated. 35/40 Model Information News International Data Editorial
MERCEDES-BENZ LCV Mercedes-Benz Citan Panel van Model 2013 Introduction: 10-2012 Info: The Citan will be available in 3 sizes Compact, Regular and Maxi length and will compete nose to nose with the Renault Kangoo marquee, with which it will share both chassis and engine. 36/40 Model Information News International Data Editorial
MINI LCV Mini Clubvan Panel van Model 2013 Introduction: 11-2012 Info: MINI has revealed the Clubvan the first commercial vehicle produced by the brand under BMW, and a successor to the original Morris Mini Van. Simply put, MINI has taken a Clubman and blocked out the rear side windows with body-coloured panels, plus tinted the glass in the back windows to help keep cargo out of sight. The driver s side Clubdoor continues to provide access as on the Clubman. Inside, there s 860 litres of space and a flat load area that measures 115cm long by 102cm wide. 37/40 Model Information News International Data Editorial
SSANGYONG LCV Ssangyong Actyon Pick up Model 2012 Introduction: 07-2012 Info: New generation of the current Actyon Pick up. Available as double cabin and single cabin. 38/40 Model Information News International Data Editorial
TOYOTA LCV Toyota ProAce Model 2013 Introduction: 02-2013 Info: Toyota has revealed its new medium-sized panel van produced as a result of a new partnership with PSA Peugeot-Citroen. 39/40 Model Information News International Data Editorial
VOLKSWAGEN LCV VW Cross Caddy Station wagon Model 2012 Introduction: 02-2013 Info: The Cross Caddy gets plastic protectors for the wheel arches, the lower part of the front and rear bumpers and door sills. The toughening process has also added metallic protectors for the front and rear underbody. 40/40 Model Information News International Data Editorial