Ford Launches 2009 Ford Focus XR5 Turbo

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The first Focus to debut Ford’s new Kinetic design philosophy, the iconic German-built XR5 Turbo flagship looks simply stunning. Powering the new XR5 Turbo is a 2.5-litre 166kW Duratec five-cylinder engine mated to a 6-speed manual transmission, offering peak torque of 320Nm from 1,600rpm right through to 4,000rpm.

It looks as well as it goes too, with a completely new, more aggressive front bumper flanked by distinctive re-styled fog lamps and finished with a graphite mesh with signature honeycomb pattern. At the rear, the XR5 Turbo gets a new bumper with an integrated lower diffuser framing two generously proportioned exhaust pipes, with full LED tail lamps and an oversized rear spoiler.
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2010 Mazda3 sedan [Spied again]

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The new Mazda3 will ride on the next-generation global Ford Focus C1 platform and is expected to be longer and wider than the current model. Under the hood, Mazda’s MZR line of motors will get a bump in power and further tweaking for fuel savings.

Expect the current 2.3L motor to be bored out to around 2.5L. That should give it a 20-30hp bump from the current 156hp rating. The 2.0L base motor probably won’t see an increase in displacement, but a 10 to 15 horsepower increase is likely.
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Next Generation 2010 Mazda3 Sedan Spy Photos & More

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The spy photos you see here are of the new Mazda3 prototype being tested. Heavy camoflage hides much of the model, however the overall body profile is quite visible and appears to have a more aggressive stance.

The car, when it’s revealed in a few months, hopefully at 2008 Paris Auto Show will share design cues from its sporty big brother, the Mazda6. This saloon shows off a sportier outline, and under the camouflage, there appears to be projector headlamps, new aggressive tail-lights and dual exhaust pipes.
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Spied: 2010 Acura NSX

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The new NSX, which has been delayed repeatedly, is expected to incorporate a front-mounted, 550 hp V10 engine and a new high-performance, rear-wheel-drive based version of Acura’s ‘Super Handling All-Wheel Drive’ (SH-AWD). A similar RWD/AWD system is also expected for the 2011 Acura RL.

American Honda President and CEO Tetsuo Iwamura recently confirmed the NSX will be launched in the U.S. in 2010. Honda will also be launching the Acura brand in Japan and Europe around the same time, but the automaker says it will launch the NSX in the U.S. market first.
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2010 Acura NSX Is Real After All

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It appears that the general layout of Acura's Advanced Sports Car Concept has survived, but changes have been made to increase the level of aggresion for the NSX. The prototype's nose shows marked changes over the concept, with two large, wide-set intakes flanking an even larger central grille.

The production NSX retains the concept's dual stacked exhaust set-up, but rest of the rear bumper is completely different, with reconfigured air ducts now stretching all the way across the back. The aesthetic result is a more squat, athletic stance for the production NSX.
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Spy Shots: 2011 Honda (Acura) NSX

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Honda’s NSX replacement has had several false starts, with the company scrapping one of its original designs – the Acura Advanced Sports Car Concept - after the public’s largely negative response to the 2007 Detroit show car. Designers were sent back to the drawing board and Honda was forced to abandon its original plans to show the car at the following Tokyo Motor Show.

Despite the drawbacks, engineers were able to continue testing the new mechanicals for the car by using a modified S2000 body and we saw the first test-mules running laps at the Nurburgring by the middle of last year.
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Honda's 2011 Acura NSX Sportscar Spied In Germany

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The new spy photos of upcoming 2010-2011 Acura NSX shot at Nürburgring in Germany finally confirms that Honda has begun testing pre-production prototypes of original NSX replacement.

Looking at the spy picture of NSX, you can make out that many aspects of the controversial Acura Advanced Sports Car Concept have been incorporated in this prototype design, while some of the more revolutionary but not so practical style elements have been shown the door.
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Road Tests > First Drive: 2009 Mazda6

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With pricing starting in the $20,000-$29,000 range, Mazda marketing types feel confident the new Mazda6 will appeal to a broader and even more upscale buyer base when sales begin in August. A key part of their goal to push North American volumes into the six-figure zone involves winning converts from the ranks of Honda Accord, Toyota Camry, Nissan Altima, and Chevy Malibu owners.



Specs
Vehicle Layout: Front engine, FWD, 5-pass, 4-door sedan
Transmission: 6-speed manual, five-speed automatic, six-speed automatic
Curb Weight: 3258-3547 lb
Wheelbase: 109.8 in
Length x Width x Height: 193.7 x 72.4 x 57.9 in
0-60 mph: 6.5-8.5 sec (MT est)
EPA City/Hwy Econ: 17-22/25-30 mpg
CO2 Emissions: 0.78-0.81 lb/mi (est)
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Car Reviews » 2009 Mazda 6

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The engineers working on the second-generation Mazda 6 had a clear goal: keep the sporty handling, but give the new sedan a big dose of power, room, and quality. And, boy, did they ever. The new 6 looks two or three price classes more expensive than its predecessor. When viewed from behind, its clean design and twin sculpted exhaust diffusers (on V-6 models) are pure Lexus.



The Accord and the Camry feel like Buicks by comparison, because the Mazda's body motions are so tight and well-controlled. The 6's steering, administered through a small-diameter, leather-wrapped wheel, is precise in the way none of its competitors' is… Without question, though, the four-cylinder Mazda 6 is the handling champ in this segment. The V-6's optional eighteen-inch wheels generate loads of grip, but the lighter engine gives the four-pot 6 balance unlike any other large front-wheel-drive car.
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2009 Mazda6 Preview

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The chassis of the 2009 Mazda6 utilizes Mazda’s strong Triple-H body shell. Mazda claims that this high-rigidity body design offers exceptional crash-safety performance by joining the front chassis members to the perimeter frame, and reinforcing the cabin with high-tensile steel and larger cross-section side members.



An Adaptive Front Lighting System (AFS) shines light into corners, illuminating the path of the vehicle, while ultrasonic parking sensors offer audible beeps to assist low-speed maneuvering. In the event of collision, occupants are protected by up to 6 interior air bags, active headrests that are designed to move forward in the event of a rear-end collision, and crushable brake and clutch pedals that limit their rearward travel to reduce injury to the driver’s legs and feet.
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First Drive: 2009 Mazda 6

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With most of its major flaws fixed, the 2009 Mazda 6 is easily one of the most impressive sedans in the midsize class... One element of the Mazda 6 that hasn't changed is the way it communicates with the driver. The lively feel of the current-generation Mazda 6 has been one of the few reasons to consider it over the competition, and none of that responsiveness has been lost.



First we drive a Mazda 6 with the four-cylinder engine and an automatic transmission, and the extra weight of the bigger chassis doesn't drag it down. There's plenty of midrange torque and a smooth, refined feel near the 6,200-rpm redline. We drive a four-cylinder car equipped with the six-speed manual and it's just as enjoyable... Then again, with poorer EPA mileage numbers than the automatic, the case for buying the manual transmission is pretty weak.
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2009 Mazda6 Test Drive: Zoom-Zoomin' Mid-Size Market Shaker

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Mazda6i (four-cylinder) and Mazda6s (V-6) models will be offered in SV, Sport, Touring and Grand Touring form, each with a complement of upgrades, and will go on sale in late August. Prices will range from about $19,000 to $26,000 for the four-cylinder “i” models, and from about $24,400 to $28,400 for the V-6-powered “s” models. Zoom zoom indeed.



We certainly expected more power—and got it. Where the 2.5-liter four feels pretty peppy out on the road, the 272-hp V-6 is downright intoxicating. Coupled only to a six-speed automatic with manual shift mode, the 6i models demonstrated great flexibility with a serious high-end punch.
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2009 Mazda 6 - First Drive Review

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Time to say bye-bye to the original Mazda 6, born as a 2003 model… Mazda aimed higher with the new 6,.. the 2009 model leapfrogs Camry dimensions to land a shade behind the bulked-up Accord,.. North America now gets a unique body that is distinctly larger than Europe’s and Japan’s, up 6.9 inches in length, 2.3 in width from before.



After a few hours of driving,.. we think.. Steering is light and alive, yet it grooves in on straight-ahead when the path calls for it. Slack has been zeroed out of brake-pedal motion. Ride is well controlled without being harsh, and noises, both road and wind, are dialed way back.
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Review: 2009 Ford Flex

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The Flex is not a lightweight by any stretch, but it is a competent cruiser, and displayed the ability to get out of its own way when needed. For those counting gross tonnage, the FWD weighs in at 4498 lbs. The AWD gingerly tips the scales at 4661 pounds.



Handling is as you would expect in any large vehicle. Which is to say that this is not really a corner clipper. Special attention needs be paid while parking and lane changing, as one would with a minivan. The Flex tracks true with pretty direct input from the rack and pinion steering, and road irregularities are soaked up nicely through the Flex’s gas charged McPherson struts in front and multi-link independent rear suspension. Lane changes occur without any undue effort
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Road Tests: First Drive: 2009 Ford Flex

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The experience of driving or riding in the 2009 Ford Flex is more serene than you might anticipate, given Ford's previous family-truckster efforts... The Flex's standard 262-horsepower 3.5-liter Duratec V6, which has a history of sounding and feeling a bit grainy in the upper rpm range, doesn't upset the calm of the cabin except at wide-open throttle. Otherwise, it's happy to hum away in the background, drawing no more attention to itself than a refrigerator compressor.



The six-speed automatic transmission (another major Flex component also used in the two-row Ford Edge utility) shifts smoothly and solidly. As in the Edge, the transmission (jointly developed by Ford and General Motors) has no facility for manual shifting.
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2009 Ford Flex Review

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The 2009 Ford Flex outfits its passenger cabin with a glorious amount of electronic and commonsense features that are meant to set it miles apart from the current crop of crossovers... all three versions of the 2009 Ford Flex offer ample standard features. The Flex SE includes an AM/FM/CD player, 18-inch wheels, and three-row seating. The Flex SEL adds on some chrome exterior trim, a Sony audio system, and Sirius Satellite Radio.



The 2009 Ford Flex Limited piles on features like a 110V power outlet, high-intensity discharge headlamps, a power tailgate, and Ford’s SYNC entertainment system, which uses voice commands to control MP3 players and Bluetooth to control cell phones. Conclusion: The 2009 Ford Flex will be one of the best-equipped vehicles on the road, with a laundry list of high-tech options.
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Road Tests > First Drive: 2009 Ford Flex

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Driving north out of New York City..., the Flex demonstrated reasonable acceleration, and its handling was about as sprightly as one expects in a two-ton car. Ride is supple and controlled with minimal lean or fuss in turns, but the long wheelbase and mass are natural deterrents to any boy-racer inclinations. So is the transmission, the selector for which offers only "D" and "L."



2009 Ford Flex Specs.
Base Price: $28,995-$37,255
Vehicle layout: Front engine, FWD/AWD, 6- or 7-pass, 4-door wagon
Engine: 3.5L/262-hp/248 lb-ft DOHC 24-valve V-6
Transmission: 6-speed automatic
Curb weight: (dist f/r) 4450-4650 lb (mfr)
Wheelbase: 117.8 in
Length x width x height: 201.8 x 79.9 x 68.0 in
0-60 mph: 7.5-8.5 sec (MT est)
EPA city/hwy fuel econ: 16-17/22-24 mpg
CO2 emmisions: 0.99-1.06 lb/mi
On sale in U.S.: Summer 2008
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2009 Ford Flex Review

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Inside the Flex, we find Ford's finest-ever interior, at least on this side of the Atlantic... The Flex's seats are extremely cushy and supporting, wrapped with either herringbone patterned cloth (shades of VW) or leather. The six-inch-stretched D3 platform's wheelbase makes for such an expansive second row that the Flex betters the livery-standard Lincoln Towncar in every way. The Flex's third row is… functional.



The Flex's folding seats are jerky and not especially intuitive. They also became stuck on my test car. (Oops.) Once everything is folded flat, including the front passenger seat, we're looking enough cargo space for the most lifestyle challenged slacker. But let's not carried away here (literally): the Flex is not a realistic alternative to a mega-SUV or minivan for hauling aptitude.
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2009 Ford Flex, First Drive

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The Flex's look at once captures everything good and romantic about American cars while eschewing the bad and the boring... As a people carrier it's equal parts brilliant and flawed. Brilliant: the doors that wrap around the lower sill, making ingress easy for the old, the feeble and the short; the four sunroofs; Sync; Ford's new SatNav system, which just became the best on the market; the driving position that's the perfect compromise between sedan and SUV; the incredibly quiet interior.



Flawed: the third row seats are tiny, much smaller than a Buick Enclave's; the doors don't slide; Ford's 3.5-liter V6 mated to this 6-speed auto is still the worst combination on sale today, delivering neither performance nor economy. It's equally flawed when considered as an emotional purchase.
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2009 Ford Flex SUV/Wagon Specs & Features : Brief Review

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Flex Suv (or is it a wagon?) is powered by Ford's 3.5-liter V-6 mated to a fuel-efficient 6-speed automatic transmission. The powertrain delivers 262 hp horsepower at 6250 rpm and 248 lb.-ft. of torque at 4500 rpm with fuel economy numbers on par with other full-size crossovers. Flex also offers optional intelligent all-wheel drive. The 2009 Ford Flex goes on sale in summer 2008. It will be manufactured at Ford's Oakville Assembly Complex in Ontario, Canada.



The exterior of next generation Flex carries over the concept's upright stance, strong shoulders and prominent wheel arches as well as the distinctive machined character lines on the side panels. Designers maximized the vehicle's width and integrated the rocker panels into the doors to eliminate the need to step over the rockers when entering the vehicle.
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2009 Ford Flex First Impressions (video)

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Competing against the Honda Pilot, Toyota Highlander and the like, not to mention GM's crossover quartet (GMC Acadia, Saturn Outlook, Buick Enclave and Chevrolet Traverse) the Flex is a whole new take on the conventional family vehicle -- a new-age Taurus X, if you prefer. But unlike the latter, the Flex makes everyone, and I mean everyone, turn their heads.



Different? That's an understatement! The white- or silver-painted roof (the choice is yours) and black pillars give the vehicle the look of an oversized MINI Cooper Clubman... The panoramic Vista Roof (optional) literally floods the interior with sunlight thanks to a power moonroof over the front row and three fixed glass openings with manual sunshades in the back.
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First Drive: 2009 Ford Flex

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When I first saw the Ford Flex as a concept at the 2005 Detroit Auto Show (where it was introduced as the Fairlane concept) I must admit that I didn't get it... Flex has evolved from a puzzling concept into an interesting, appealing, clever and fresh take on the crossover class… First, the Flex looks great. Turns out there's nothing "over the top" about it, even though its key individual design elements (the grooved side panels, the aluminum-look hatch, the straight lines, wrap-around lights, the prominent grille) may seem risky.



Second, the exuberant exterior is not let down by the interior. Open the door and you're immediately drawn into the detail and quality of its component parts. The look and feel of the surfaces and materials, the operation of its controls and the availability of an unexpected array of amenities (like a compressor-driven fridge between the seats) speak to a determined effort on the part of Ford designers and engineers to get it right.
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Audi A7 (2009): the full story

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The A7 will use air springs for a lolloping ride quality on higher-spec models and – luxury is the name of the game here – four-cylinder power will be off limits. Unless sales are poorer than expected, that is, when A6 four-pots could be wheeled out.



And how much will one of these Audi A7s cost me? Audi is keeping stum about prices, but our sources indicate a price point between £35,000-£50,000 for the bread-and-butter models. You'll naturally pay more for the RS-badged models. And if the A7 isn't a niche enough, we hear that a convertible A7 is very much on the cards.
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Spy Shots: First 2011 Audi A7 prototypes

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Though the heavy camouflage hides most of the details, we can clearly see the car will feature a generous wheelbase but relatively short overhangs joined by flat front end. The outline of the grille also appears to feature a new tapered look not seen on Audi’s current range.



The hybrid drive is expected to show up first in the company’s Q5 soft-roader, making its A7 appearance later next year... The new hybrid models, which will be available with either diesel or petrol V6 engines, will also feature new lithium-ion batteries developed in a joint-venture between parent company Volkswagen and Sanyo.
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Revealed: new Audi A7

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The new Audi A7 will set new standards for performance, elegance and quality in the fast-emerging luxury four-door coupe market, according to the German manufacturer. Unlike the next A6, which will retain coil-sprung suspension, the A7 has been conceived to run air springs so it can match the CLS’s ride quality.



Audi is readying three direct-injection petrol engines for the A7: 2.8 FSI and 3.0-litre TFSI V6s and a 4.0-litre TFSI V8. Diesel options will include a 2.7-litre V6 unit, as well as both turbocharged and twin-turbocharged versions of the existing 3.0-litre V6 TDI. A six-speed manual gearbox will be standard, with the option of a seven-speed twin-clutch unit and a new seven-speed automatic.
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Exclusive Sneak Peek: Audi's 2009 A7

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Audi’s case for building the A7 is bolstered by the CLS’ strong sales and the healthy ongoing global forecast for luxury vehicles…The vehicle has been designed specifically with rear occupant comfort in mind – a noteworthy differentiator from the traditional luxury coupe. The wheelbase, while very close to the Audi A6’s, will be an all new design.



Audi believes it can nearly create the illusion of a true two-door coupe vehicle while still retaining all four doors in the A7. The use of frameless door glass is a big contributing factor here, but Audi is also looking at ways to hide the rear door handle by integrating it into the black triangle assembly behind the rear window.
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Spy Shots: Audi's important A7

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Some of Audi's internal documents concerning the A7 have been leaked and reveal the automaker's big plans for this car that will borrow its aluminum spaceframe from the next-gen A6. In addition to the "four-door coupe" model, Audi is also planning a four-door soft-top convertible!



As if that weren't enough, expect an S7, RS7 and hybrid model, as well. The RS7 model will reportedly use the RS6's twin-turbocharged 5.2L V10 pumping 600 horsepower to the quattro all-wheel-drive system.
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Audi A7: Audi's new CLS-slayer is caught testing

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These images show the new Audi A7 'four door coupe', set to hit showrooms in 2010 and challenge the Mercedes CLS for sleek-saloon supremacy. BMW will throw its hat into the ring with the 8-Series too, also expected in 2010.



The A7 is the latest of a raft of models set to emerge from Audi, with the A1 supermini and Q5 compact SUV appearing soon, and the Ingolstadt maker has high expectations for this stylish four-door - hoping to sell 40,000 per year.
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New Chevy "Nubira" Spy Pics

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This is a spyshot of all new nubira/lacetti/optra/cobalt of GMDAT from Korea. It will debut late this year in Korea. No doubt this is the "tamer" Daewoo version - the Chevy version will have a different front end when it debuts and probably be closer in "feel" to the WTCC concept car from awhile back. That car had a much more aggressive appearance.



Also, keep in mind that this car will spawn a Buick variant for China (and maybe the US as well) - and there is still a question as to what direction Pontiac will take in the coming years, which doesn't rule out a G5 replacement either. This platform and it's products will certainly be diffused throughout GM.
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2011 Chevrolet Cobalt: Spied!

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The new 2011 Chevrolet Cobalt will utilize GM's new global compact vehicle architecture, and will be shared globally--reportedly being sold abroad in similar form as the Chevrolet Nubira and and the Daewoo Lacetti abroad. The platform is also pegged to underpin the next-generation Saturn Astra and even the Chevrolet Volt.



These latest shots give us a great taste of the further evolution of Chevrolet's two-tiered grille treatment, and the new Cobalt's chunky profile. The first-ever look at the 2011 Chevrolet Cobalt's largely undisguised tail treatment also reminds us of the recently revealed Opel Insignia, with its BMW-inspired raised trunk line and side sculpting.
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