Major launches the auto Show of Quebec

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Frédéric Mercier

Monday, march 5, 2018 14:03

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From 6 to 11 march, ExpoCité hosts the 37th edition of the Salon international de l’auto de Québec.

In addition to the many exotic vehicles, and antique, several innovations in the automotive industry will also be in the demonstration. A perfect opportunity to admire some of the models even before they are delivered to dealers.

Here are 10 new to see in this edition 2018 of the auto Show of Quebec.

BMW i8 Roadster

The sublime sports car hybrid BMW is now available as a convertible. And at the same time, the German manufacturer has also made some technical improvements to his car. We include the battery of 7.1 kWh 11.6 kWh, and increasing the electrical autonomy of a few kilometers.

Nissan Leaf

The second generation of the Nissan Leaf represents one more step towards the democratization of all-electric vehicles. With a range of 242 miles and a base price of $ 35 998$ before the government lending, the Leaf done much talking since its unveiling.

Jeep Wrangler

Completely renewed in 2018, the popular Wrangler returns with several new features hidden behind a design that is very traditional. The Wrangler is now available with a four-cylinder engine turbocharged. We also promises a diesel variant in a few months.

Ram 1500 Sport

Only available in Canada, the Sport version of the new Ram 1500 adopts some design elements distinctive as well as a V8 HEMI 5.7 l under the hood. Its unveiling in Quebec city represents a first in the province.

Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV

The Mitsubishi Outlander is now available in version plug-in hybrid. The SUV japanese could go about 35 miles without a drop of gasoline. A four-cylinder engine is then there to take up the slack.

Volkswagen Jetta

Longer, wider and taller than the model it replaces, the new Jetta will be built from the modular platform MQB Volkswagen. This platform is used already in the development of other models such as the Golf and the Tiguan.

Kia Forte

Competing directly with the Jetta, the Kia Forte is also completely renewed to 2019. Kia promises an integration of technologies significantly improved, especially in offering of series a touch screen of 8 inches compatible with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay.

Dodge Challenger Demon

Released in only 300 small copies in Canada, the Demon is the more powerful version and the most eccentric ever created the iconic Dodge Challenger. With a HEMI V8 engine of 6.2 liters surcompressé, the new racing machine of Dodge produced a total mind-boggling 840 horsepower and 770 pounds-feet of torque. This makes the production car V8-the most powerful in the History of the automobile.

Infiniti QX50

The Infiniti QX50 2019 will go down in history as the first production model to incorporate an engine with variable compression. Called VC-Turbo, this new mechanic promises a fuel consumption improved significantly. You can expect to see this engine installed under the hood of several models of Nissan and Infiniti over the next few years.

Hyundai Kona

The mode is the small SUV, and it is the turn of Hyundai to enter the dance with the Kona. A direct response to the Honda HR-V and Mazda CX-3 in the world, the Kona will be available with two engines different. An electric model will also be sold in Europe, but we still don’t know if it will come to us.