Engine downsizing is now the new normal. The big numbers, V12s and V8s are all on their way out, making room for smaller capacity engines. The latest, arguably one of the most controversial entrants to this list, is the 2023 Mercedes-AMG C63 S E-Performance that ditches a throaty V8 for an electrified 4-cylinder but with more power than ever.
Sedans are a dying breed. It is no more a myth but a harsh reality that we face. But the three-box is not going anywhere that easily. A stately sedan is still the ultimate status symbol in multiple global markets. And 2023 Hyundai Azera, known as the Grandeur in South Korea, is the brand’s attempt to throw some action into this market.
BMW Z4 goes through a Life Cycle Impulse, or as we, the common folk, call it, a facelift. The current generation of the Z4 came in 2020, and BMW is giving it a nip and tuck in the form of upgraded exterior design and more equipment.
BMW has revamped its X7 SUV, and the key change among its raft of updates is a radical new four-eyed face that brings the jumbo-sized crossover in line with its ultra-luxo siblings (the recently revealed 7 Series/i7 and XM performance SUV). The 2023 BMW X7 is also the first from the German premium brand to be offered with optional XXL 23-inch rims.
Cadillac Celestiq has been in the news for a while. The futuristic-looking luxury EV in its show car form is familiar to many. Cadillac now shows off the production version of the large EV, and it is pretty impressive on paper.
Mitsubishi is nowhere near what it once used to be, years ago. In most markets, the once star-studded line-up has been whittled down to mostly economy cars and crossovers. Mitsubishi ASX is one of the volume sellers for the brand and as the time has come to revive it for a new generation, they have turned to their partner brand for help. And here it is, the 2023 Mitsubishi ASX.
The Honda Civic Type-R is a hotly anticipated vehicle. With the latest generation of the Civic already in the market, data about the new 2023 Honda Civic Type-R are out and about in bits on the internet. This generation of the hot Civic is the most powerful of them all yet.
Toyota recently released the all-new Yaris sedan in the UAE, Saudi Arabia and the rest the GCC. The 2023 Yaris is now wider and longer than the previous model, and also gets a host of new interior tech and safety features.
Though the SUV segment may look mundane on the affordable end of the spectrum, the other extreme is witnessing a lot of action. Lamborghini Urus came around just four years ago, redefining the meaning of performance SUVs. Despite the fact that it was a runaway success for the brand, the teams at Sant’Agata Bolognese have come up with a Urus that packs more heat, the Lamborghini Urus Performante.
GMC revealed recently the 2023 GMC Canyon midsize truck, which is set to join the Middle East line-up for the first time ever, in the AT4X trim exclusively. The rugged pickup which boasts a standard factory lift high and wide track, along with a suite of advanced technology, the Canyon is built from the ground up to tackle off-road terrain.