01-09-2012, 12:19 PM
Didn't get to do Detroit this year, though I was tempted to pay my own way this time just so I could see the new NSX in person. At any rate, looks like there's some cool stuff out there this time around.
So far, gotta say I'm really impressed with the new Ford Fusion. For my money this is now the best looking mid-sized sedan on the market by a country mile:
![[Image: 00-2013-ford-fusion-detroit-2012-opt.jpg]](http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2012/01/00-2013-ford-fusion-detroit-2012-opt.jpg)
Chevy's got an interesting RWD sport compact concept, but I don't quite know what they're going for. They already have the Camaro as a cheap RWD entry so I don't know where this would slot. The concept has their 150 hp 1.6L turbo, so it wouldn't be any match for the Toyobaru. They've got more powerful FI 4-cylinders but if they gave it a powerplant like the Cobalt SS's then they'd probably step on the Camaro V6's toes. Seems like a me too answer to the BRZ/FR-S.
The greenhouse reminds me of the RX-7. Looks a bit awkward but not terrible.
![[Image: 01-chevrolet-code-130r-concept-detroit.jpg]](http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2012/01/01-chevrolet-code-130r-concept-detroit.jpg)
So far, gotta say I'm really impressed with the new Ford Fusion. For my money this is now the best looking mid-sized sedan on the market by a country mile:
Chevy's got an interesting RWD sport compact concept, but I don't quite know what they're going for. They already have the Camaro as a cheap RWD entry so I don't know where this would slot. The concept has their 150 hp 1.6L turbo, so it wouldn't be any match for the Toyobaru. They've got more powerful FI 4-cylinders but if they gave it a powerplant like the Cobalt SS's then they'd probably step on the Camaro V6's toes. Seems like a me too answer to the BRZ/FR-S.
The greenhouse reminds me of the RX-7. Looks a bit awkward but not terrible.
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Past: 2018 Honda Civic Type-R, 2015 Yamaha R1, 2009 BMW M3, 2013 Aprilia RSV4R, 2006 Honda Ridgeline, 2006 Porsche Cayman S, 2012 Ducati 1199, 2009 Subaru WRX, 2008 CBR1000RR, 2009 Kawasaki ZX-6R, 2000 Toyota Tundra, 2005 Honda CBR600RR, 1996 Acura Integra GS-R, 1996 Acura Integra GS-R, 1997 Honda Civic EX
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