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Somebody connected with the New York show must have been working hard at this because the event, housed at the architecturally spectacular Jacob Javitz Centre near the Manhattan waterfront, had more than its share of “firsts.” GMC launched its newly styled Yukon Denali and” Yukon XL full-size SUVs with a wide range of upgrades, both technical and cosmetic. Also trom GMC was a new Sierra C-Series pickup claimed by its maker to merit its own distinc- tive classification thanks to available all-wheel drive and other departures from the technological norm. Also new from General Motors was an Oldsmobile Bravada SUV with an all-new in-line twin-cam Vortec 4,200 six-evlinder power plant — an interesting return Co a proven and much-praised engine con- figuration. The Bravada has not been sold in Canada before, so watch out for this 2002 model at GM dealers. DaimlerChrysler debuted its brand new Sebring series, which includes a sedan, a coupe and a convertible. Each has subtle styling variations and even differing interiors, but the general look is com- mon to all three — and very striking for sure. I chought the “nose job” looked as though it was borrowed from a Ferrari and not too many people will complain abour that. Four- and six-cylinder engines will be available for this 2002 mode} and some variants will be avail- able with DaimlerChrysler’s - nifty AutoStick semi-manual gearbox. Subaru may be a minnow compared to the automotive giants, but it’s selling a lot of Legacys, Foresters and imprezas these days. The pleas of buyers for a more powerful Legacy were answered in New York by the unveiling of 3 new six-cylinder power plant. The 3.0-litre six develops an impressive 212 horsepower and is, in true Subaru tradi- tion, of horizontally opposed configuration. Subaru also announced L.L. 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Actira took the wraps ofF its MDX sport utility (on sale this fall as a 2001 model), a daring styling exercise for an SUV with its sculptured lines and eye-catching nose job featur- ing the familiar Acura grille desi Swedish automaker Saab introduced an engine concept that had some of the most experienced auto scribes in the business scratching their heads - in wonder. The SVC (Saab Variable Compression) five- cylinder 1.6-litre engine really is a new concept for combin- ing high performance with excepaonal economy and very low exhaust emissions. The ; engine is still in the prototype stage, but it could point the. —_ way to future develo, opments at GM subsidiary Saab... Nissan’s luxury subsidiary Infinit: took the opportuaity - -° | to reveal its 2002 flagship O45 we: for the first time: The big lux.” ury sedan looked very dramat-"" ic with its multi-lens ins headlights we and sleek styling and should ~ give Infiniti more clout in the - competitive super luxury sedan -* segment. 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