cA October 26, 1988 AUTOMOTIVE Cadillac tor 1989 offers six distinct carlines, powered exclusively by V-8 engines New model year highlights include a longer, restyled DeVille/Fleetwood more powertul Allante and functional and ce refinements on the Seville. Eldorado and Brougham rtand cony features available in 1989 include on express-down driver's window, electrochromic inside rearview mirror and ElectriClear win. dshield and oil life indicator Cadillac's 4.5-litre, digitally tuel injected V-8 engine is the exclusive powerplant for 1989 De Ville, Fleetwood Seville and Eldorado models Capable of 0 m.p.h. to 60 m.p.h. in less than 10 seconds, the equipped Cadillacs are domestically produced luxury cars available Allante receives a substantial power boost over last year's 4.1-litre V-8 with o new 200-h.p, tuned-port-tuel injected, 4.5 litre V-8 designed exclusively for the ultra-luxury, two-seat roadster Designed by ttalian coachbuilder Pinin farina, the 1989 Allante is capable of 0 m.p.h. to 60 m.p.h. acceleration in less than 8.5 seconds. America’s best-selling luxury cars, the Cadillac Coupe and Sedan de Ville. feature new, distinctive styling — and longer bodies — than last year's models There is substantially more interior com. fort in the Sedan de Ville with rear seat legroom increased by three inches In addition to the Coupe and Sedan de Ville, the Fleetwood series has been redesigned and will feature three ex clusive models for luxury car buyers The six-passenger Fleetwood Coupe and Sedan offer executive class luxury with a full complement of standard features. The Fleetwood Coupe, after o two-year ab: averse to the lineup in response to luxury car buyer demand limited-edition Fleetwood Sixty Series is Cadillac's pre-eminent six passenger sedan. New leather front seats, created by noted Italian designer Giorgetto Giugiaro features a unique split frame design with triple lumbar support The Seville, Cadillac's four-door entry in the international segment of the luxury car field, now includes a limited edition four passenger Seville Touring Sedan (STS), enhanced with a returned 1 touring su package for precise steering control and a firmer feel of the road Cadillac offers six ways to go in 1989: The five-passenger Seville receives o new interior tor 1989 featuring Clarendon velour and leather seating areas bucket seats are equipped with six-way power adjusters, power lumbar support and power recliners For traditional luxury car buyers, the 1989 Brougham continues as Cadillac's only rear-wheel drive model. The sedan of fers six-passenger comfort and retains its distinction as the longest production cor manutactured in North America. ew completely Independent suspension of ‘8? STE y especially ‘rsanedt od this car and leat spring, and stopping power is courtesy of stando pin ti-lock brakes. The result is @ cor with greatly improved handling choracteristics more flingable in the entrances to turns and not disturbed by mid-bend changes in throttle position,” ac cording to Don Sherman of Cor and Driver ‘89 Firefly Accass 16 all the cargo space — in both the Sedan and Coupe model is easy through the wide-opening hatchback Surprise, As we said ‘earlier, 2 all the room i Cy t . shoulder, hip and head room. What's more, on the - 2-door models the front passenger seat slides forward for easy access to the rear bench. The Firefly 4-door Hatchback Sedan attracts the Firefly buyer who wants a bit more Firefly to enjoy — more passenger room, more cargo space and the con venience of two more doors Here's what's added * Nearly 100 mm(four inches) to the wheelbase * Two rear doors THE N You've heard about refining the breed? That's exactly what Pon: tioe hes done fer the voothne end rear end of the $T for ‘89. A distinctive new spoiler adds o perfect visual and functional touch to the retormation The rear passenger space, ex panded for moze leg, hip and shoulder room. * Expanded cargo space too, of ing 249 litres (8.8 cu.ft.) of Up front, STE stands oport by virtue of new fog lights that enhance its all-weather capabilities and complement the high-intensity halogen headiom ps that have become an STE stan dard. AUTOMOTIVE October 26, 1988 cs load capacity behind the rear seat, 7) Hires (20.2 cu.tt.) when the is folded down flush with the load floor Buick, more power better ride Buick Motor division, building on its heritage and future direction of providing ium North American motorcars, has extensively restyled its luxurious Riviera and mid-size Century for 1989 It is also introducing more powertul engines, more responsive Dynaride suspensions on most models and technical and appearance improvements hows a continuing com mitment to maintaining the famous ‘Buick ‘an unusual combination of com fort and tine handling Dynaride, introduced last year on some jels, is standard on all ‘89 Buicks ex cept stationwagons and those with Gran Tour suspensions. Dynaride combines deflected-disc shock absorber valving with other caretully-tuned components to provide an unusually smooth ride without sacrificing handling reponse Among new features, a compact disc player will be available on Regal. Also new are a remote keyless entry system and an anti-lock brake system Mazda engineers began with a “clean sheet of paper” and an unfettered bank of computers in designing MPV. MPV must offer all-round family transportation that fulfills the functional day-to-day needs of modern living. MPV would be a no-nonsense rear-drive vehicle, powered by your choice of a potent new 4- cylinder-engine or an even more potent V6. And it must have the high-torque capability to tow a trailer, or boat or whatever A unique conce Provided, of course, you've equipped it properly for the towing LOOK: A REAL SECOND SIDE DOOR Mazda's MPV designers went back to the basics and figured — why not give it a rear side door that moms and kids could han- dle without a struggle? So, the MPVs second side door swings out, has three “hold” positions, and closes smoothly and tightly — without a struggle. It's not the typical sliding door you might expect — but the more The many faces of MPV: 7-passenger version with (1) 2nd and 3rd seats folded down to form steeping compartment; (2) with middle seat removed and (3) third seatback folded down to provide up to7 feet of cargo length; (4) 5-passenger version with second seat removed and equal cargo length. Mazda introduces MVP for '89 in sporty family transportation you think about it, the more sense it makes. Another exam- ple of doing things better in The Mazda Way. There are lots of things to like about MAZDA's MPV. Like front doors that open clear of the wheel wells. And sleek, sporty styling with fender flares and a very aerodynamic look. MVP has been carefully contoured to cheat the wind, hold the road, and still the wind-noise inside — you'll appreciate that quiet, af- ter you've driven MPV a few miles, and the kids are asleep. ADVERTISING FEATURE Luxury Sedan In its first year in Conada, the all-new Mazda 929 hos quietly changed the standards by which high-performance luxury sedons ore Judged. Instead of Stoggering price tags and European stotus symbols, Mazdo 929 offered @ brilliant alternative A combination of world-class rood. mastery. luxurious accommodations and @ special harmony of driver and machine for thousands of dollors less. its unique blend of commonsense value ond uncommon performance wos appleuded by automotive press and gratetul owners alike Despite a current ti to front-wheel drive design, the 929 would b tribute 10 optimize weight distribution ion, and to achieve uncommonly low levels of noise, vibratioy and harshness of ride Rear seat passengers would be able to enjoy near limousine accom modations Silence, comtort and serenity would be prime priorities os well The 929 offers close to 100 cubic feet of cabin space, with exceptional room and comfort for rear passengers. Plush velour upholstery is standard Mazda 626 Family Sedan A decade ago, Mazda introduced o novel conc ‘A true family sedan with the looks and fee! of an expensi European road car — at a fraction of the price.” Instant enthusiasm from driving enthusiasts followed — along with a rash of imitators in ensuing years Meanwhile, the third-generation 626 has refined and polished the concept to new levels of performance, luxury and value oversized corgo in the trunk; so you can carry skis and such inside the cor with Passenger room in the back seat. And seatbacks are lockable in upright Position for security As befits an enthusiast’s car; the driver's seat is contoured and adjusts many ways, including a lumbar support. The steering wheel angle also adjusts to your preference MX-6 luxury sports coupes Mazda's highest form of pure sports coupe pertor mance and luxury: MX-6 GT, seen here The performance part begins with a special tur bocharged and inte: n of Mazda's 2.2-litre, ates 145 h.p. at 4300 rpm, 190 500 rpm — numbers which con. ‘ably understate the dramatic impact its virtually lag: tres {esponse has upon your driving oad & Truck noted, MX-6 GT “gives you a good awitt kick in the bock delivering more pleasure than any mere numbers on a stopwatch Too often in the past, sports coupes were.to be en joyed in spite of their accommodations, not because of them. That, however, is not The Mazda Way. 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