Photos: New car models for 2014
More than 81 U.S. car models will be new or refreshed in the 2014 model year, from big-selling mainstream cars like the Toyota Corolla to rarified supercars like the $1.3 million LaFerrari. Here is a look at photos of some of the new cars and an article on all of them.
2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray
FILE - This undated product image provided by General Motors shows the all-new 2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray. The first new version of the American sports car icon in nine years arrives at showrooms late this summer. it has a 455 horsepower, 6.2-liter V-8 engine that can take the car from zero to 60 mph in under four seconds. (AP Photo/General Motors, Alan Vanderkaay, File)
2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray
FILE - In this Jan. 14, 2013 file photo, the 2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray is revealed at media previews for the North American International Auto Show in Detroit. The new Corvette Stingray has a 455 horsepower, 6.2-liter V-8 engine that can take the car from zero to 60 mph in under four seconds. Yet it can get up to 30 mpg in "Eco" mode with a seven-speed manual transmission. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya, File)
Ford Transit Connect Wagon
FILE - In this Dec. 14, 2012 file photo, the 2014 Ford Transit Connect Wagon is displayed at Ford Field in Detroit. After a seven-year hiatus, Ford gets back into the minivan market with the Transit Connect Wagon, which is expected to go on sale at the end of 2013. The vehicle, which is based on Ford’s Transit Connect commercial van, has the van’s high roof and industrial look but the tapered nose and trapezoid grille of Ford’s cars. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio, File)
Toyota Corolla
This June 6, 2013 product publicity image provided by Toyota shows the company's new Corolla revealed in Santa Monica, Calif. Toyota took a risk with an edgier, more chiseled design, and LED headlights give the car a more premium look. The 11th generation of the Corolla, one of the best-selling small cars on the planet, goes on sale in September. (AP Photo/Toyota, File)
Toyota Corolla
This June 6, 2013 product publicity image provided by Toyota shows the company's new Corolla revealed in Santa Monica, Calif. Toyota took a risk with an edgier, more chiseled design, and LED headlights give the car a more premium look. The 11th generation of the Corolla, one of the best-selling small cars on the planet, goes on sale in September. (AP Photo/Toyota, File)
LaFerrari
In this March 5, 2013 file photo, the new Ferrari, named LaFerrari, is presented during the first media day of the 83rd Geneva International Motor Show, Switzerland. Ferrari sold all of its 499 limited-edition LaFerrari hybrid supercars before they even debuted at the Geneva Auto Show in March. The LaFerrari costs $1.3 million. (AP Photo/Laurent Cipriani, File)
LaFerrari
In this April 20, 2013 photo, Ferrari LaFerrari is displayed at the Shanghai International Automobile Industry Exhibition (AUTO Shanghai) media day in Shanghai, China. Ferrari sold all of its 499 limited-edition LaFerrari hybrid supercars before they even debuted at the Geneva Auto Show in March. The LaFerrari costs $1.3 million. (AP Photo/Eugene Hoshiko, File)
2014 Kia Cadenza
This undated publicity image provided by Kia shows the 2014 Kia Cadenza. The Cadenza’s big, 18-inch wheels and long, contoured hood give it a premium look. It’s equipped with Kia’s most powerful V6 engine ever, a 3.3-liter V6 with 293 horsepower, and has several new standard features, including a navigation system and rear-view camera in an 8-inch dashboard touch screen. (AP Photo/Kia, Bruce Benedict)
BMW X5
This May 2013 publicity photo provided by BMW USA shows the new 2014 BMW X5 xDrive50i, in Sparkling Brown. Production of the 2014 X5 began in South Carolina in August; the seven-passenger SUV goes on sale later this fall. The third-generation X5 looks longer and more sharply defined than its predecessor, with a rounded and pronounced nose. (AP Photo/BMW USA)
BMW X5
This May 2013 publicity photo provided by BMW USA shows the new 2014 BMW X5 xDrive50i, in Sparkling Brown. Production of the 2014 X5 began in South Carolina in August; the seven-passenger SUV goes on sale later this fall. The third-generation X5 looks longer and more sharply defined than its predecessor, with a rounded and pronounced nose. (AP Photo/BMW USA)
2014 Honda Odyssey Touring Elite
This publicity photo provided by American Honda Motor Co., Inc. shows the 2014 Honda Odyssey Touring Elite. The world’s first in-vehicle vacuum cleaner makes its debut on the updated 2014 Odyssey minivan. It's only available on the Touring Elite model, which starts at $44,450. (AP Photo/American Honda Motor Co., Inc.)
2014 Honda Accord Hybrid
This undated publicity photo provided by American Honda Motor Co., Inc. shows the 2014 Honda Accord Hybrid. Honda says the hybrid, which goes on sale in October, 2013, should get 49 mpg in the city, 45 mpg on the highway and 47 mpg combined, which would make it the most efficient midsize hybrid on the market. The Accord hybrid has Honda’s new two-motor hybrid powertrain. (AP Photo/American Honda Motor Co., Inc. )
2014 Subaru Forester
FILE - This publicity file photo provided by Subaru shows the 2014 Subaru Forester, well known as a durable and eminently functional compact sport utility vehicle, adds more power, more room, more safety features and a retuned suspension for 2014. The new, fourth-generation Forester also has higher fuel economy ratings than its predecessor, 24 miles per gallon in city driving and 32 mpg on the highway with base, 170-horsepower, four-cylinder engine and fuel-efficient continuously variable transmission (CVT). (AP Photo/Subaru, File)
The BMW i3
FILE - In this Monday, July 29, 2013 file photo, the BMW i3 is seen at the BMW i3 Global Reveal Party, in London. BMW’s first electric car, the i3, goes on sale in the U.S. next spring. It’s expected to go 80 to 100 miles on a single charge and has an optional, gas-powered generator that can maintain the battery’s charge if the car is too far from a charging station. (Photo by Jon Furniss/Invision/AP Images, File)
Jaguar F Type
This undated publicity photo provided by Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC shows a 2014 Jaguar F Type. The two-seat, rear-wheel-drive sports convertible was unveiled at the Paris auto show in 2012 and went on sale in the U.S. earlier this summer. Jaguar says the F Type has the company’s most advanced use of lightweight aluminum to date, giving it a stiffer and more dynamic ride. (AP Photo/Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC, Regis Lefebure)
2014 Mazda3
This publicity photo provided by Mazda North American Operations shows the 2014 Mazda3. The third generation Mazda3 small car, which goes on sale this fall, now has the same elegant swooping lines, elongated hood and narrow headlights of the larger Mazda6. The Mazda3 now has Mazda’s Skyactiv suite of fuel-saving technologies, including which includes lighter materials and a more efficient engine. (AP Photo/Mazda North American Operations)
Rolls-Royce Wraith
This July 2013 publicity photo provided by courtesy of Rolls-Royce Motor Cars Ltd. shows the Rolls-Royce Wraith making its public debut at Yokohama Concours D'Elegance in Yokohama, Japan. It’s the most powerful Rolls ever built, with a 6.6-liter V12 engine that gets 624 horsepower. Inside, there’s a new system that uses GPS data and navigation to scan the road ahead and automatically pick out the right gear from the eight-speed transmission. (AP Photo/Copyright Rolls-Royce Motor Cars Ltd.)
2014 Fiat 500L
This publicity photo provided by Chrysler Group LLC shows the all-new 2014 Fiat 500L in Auburn Hills, Mich. The 500L is powered by a 160-horsepower turbocharged four-cylinder engine. There's a choice of manual or automatic six-speed transmissions. (AP Photo/Chrysler Group LLC)
CHRYSLER GROUP LLC 2014 JEEP CHEROKEE LIMITED
This undated publicity photo provided by the Chrysler Group LLC shows the all-new 2014 Jeep Cherokee Limited. The new Cherokee has a dramatic look that makes one wonder if it’s a Jeep. It ditches the traditional boxy look for a more aerodynamic style and replaces the brand’s round headlights with sharply angled slits. It has a much smaller grille. (AP Photo/Chrysler Group LLC)
Volvo XC60
The XC60 small SUV gets its most extensive refresh since it was introduced four years ago. A new hood and grille give the vehicle a wider, more confident stance. Inside, Volvo now offers sporty paddle shifters mounted on the steering wheel, which let drivers shift without taking their hands off the wheel. The interior also has upgraded materials and a high-tech instrument cluster.
Volvo XC60
The XC60 small SUV gets its most extensive refresh since it was introduced four years ago. A new hood and grille give the vehicle a wider, more confident stance. Inside, Volvo now offers sporty paddle shifters mounted on the steering wheel, which let drivers shift without taking their hands off the wheel. The interior also has upgraded materials and a high-tech instrument cluster.
2014 Fiesta
Ford has freshened its smallest car with a new trapezoid grille to match Ford's other new sedans, the Fusion and Focus. But the real difference is under the hood. Later this fall, Ford will offer its 1.0-liter, three-cylinder EcoBoost engine — now only in Europe — for the first time in North America. The 1.0-liter gets 123 horsepower and should deliver more than 40 mpg on the highway. — AP (Photo from Ford Motor Company)
2014 Mustang
A new version of the sports car — which celebrates its 50th anniversary in 2014 — is expected to go on sale in the spring. No details have been released. — AP (Photo courtesy of Ford Motor CompanY)
2014 Fusion
The Fusion midsize sedan, which went on sale at the end of 2012, has a new engine choice: a turbocharged 1.5-liter, four-cylinder EcoBoost with 178 horsepower. It's paired with a six-speed automatic transmission. The 1.6-liter I4 EcoBoost that used to be paired with that transmission is still an option on the Fusion, but only with a manual transmission. The new engine gets 28 mpg in combined city and highway driving.--AP (Photo courtesy of Ford Motor Company)
2014 GMC Sierra Double Cab
Completely revamped 2014 versions of the upscale pickup reached dealers during the summer. Like the Chevy Silverado, the Sierra looks a little more rounded and aggressive than the current model. It also gets three revamped engines: a 262-horsepower, 4.3-liter V-6 that it says can tow a substantial trailer; a 325-horsepower, 5.3-liter V-8, and a 6.2-liter V-8 with 376 horsepower. -- AP
A 2014 GMC Sierra Light Duty Double Cab is driven off the final assembly line at the General Motors Fort Wayne Assembly plant in Fort Wayne, Indiana. It will be shipped to a dealership immediately. (GMC News Photo)
2014 GMC Sierra Dynamic front three quarter
The 2014 GMC Sierra driving front three quarter. (GMC News Photo)
2014 GMC Yukon XL Denali
Front 3/4 driver side of the 2014 Yukon XL Denali. (GMC News Photo)
New version of the big SUV based on the Sierra underpinnings with the same engines and transmissions is due out in the first quarter of next year. Pricing wasn't announced. Current Yukon starts at $43,450 including shipping. -- AP
2014 Cadillac Escalade Platinum
2014 Cadillac Escalade Platinum. (Photo courtesy of GMC)
he flashy big SUV is completely redone based on General Motors' new pickup truck chassis. Details and prices haven't been announced yet, but the new SUV is due out early next year. Current version starts at $63,745. -- AP
2014 Cadillac CTS
The 2014 Cadillac CTS midsize luxury sedan makes its world debut Tuesday, March 26, 2013, at a special event on the eve of the New York Auto Show in New York, New York. The 2014 CTS is longer, lower and leaner utilizing lightweight technologies that enable the most agile driving dynamics in the class. The new Cadillac CTS Vsport model offers a Twin-Turbo V-6 and the brand's first eight-speed automatic transmission. (Photo by Steve Fecht for Cadillac)
2014 Buick LaCrosse 1SL AWD
2014 Buick LaCrosse 1SL AWD with Baroque Red Metallic exterior color and 19” Alloy Wheels. Driving ¾ front view. (Photo from Buick/GMC)
The aging flagship sedan of the brand traditionally driven by old people loses some of its wrinkles. The LaCrosse, in its first update since 2009, gets some minor cosmetic changes on the outside in an effort to make it look more rounded and modern. It also gets LED daytime running lamps and tail lights and a larger front grille. Inside, the seats are new and more supportive, and the center stack gets an update with fewer buttons than the old models. Base engine is GM's 2.4-liter four-cylinder with the "e-Assist" electric motor to boost gas mileage. Updated versions were hitting showrooms in August. Starting price is $34,060 including shipping. -- AP
2014 Buick Regal Turbo
2014 Buick Regal Turbo ¾ side view with Graphite Blue Metallic exterior color and 18-inch chrome wheels. (Photo from Buick/GMC)
Buick's German-engineered sports sedan gets similar cosmetic changes to the LaCrosse on the outside. Inside, more supportive seats and a simpler dashboard and center console give it a sportier look. The 2.4-liter four-cylinder "e-Assist" engine and electric motor become standard, and the suspension was tuned to be more responsive. A new, more powerful version of GM's 2-Liter turbocharged engine, with 259 horsepower, is in the sportier models, the turbo and GS. Updated versions hit showrooms in the fall. Price hasn't been announced. Old one starts at $29,015 including shipping. -- AP
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