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See how the two trucks compare. We have known that Ford will slot the new Maverick below the Ranger in its lineup. However, we didn't know how much smaller it'd actually be. Thankfully, a new set of spy shots has captured the two pickups out testing together, revealing a noticeable size difference between them. The Ranger is no behemoth, though the Maverick shrinks in its presence, giving us a good idea of the Maverick's dimensions for the first time. The Maverick will ride on Ford's C2 platform, which also underpins the Bronco Sport and Escape, making its small size unsurprising. The Maverick is both narrower and shorter than the Ranger it's sitting next to in the photos. That'll translate into a smaller cabin, a smaller bed, and a shorter ride height, though the Maverick still looks plenty capable. The Maverick and Bronco Sport share a similar boxy front end with a shared design ethos, though the similarities extend beyond looks. Gallery: Ford Maverick Spy Shots … [Read more...] about Definitive Proof Ford Maverick Is Smaller Than Ranger, And By How Much

The Honda Fit looks a lot different, but do you like it? This Is It: New Honda Jazz / Fit Teased For The First Time Sometimes you can look at a vehicle and tell that it's going to be polarizing; this is definitely the case for the next-generation Honda Fit (or Jazz in some markets) in this fresh batch of spy shots. The little hatchback wears a bulbous shape that doesn't match the sharper styling from the current crop of Honda models. Gallery: Honda Fit or Jazz Spy Shots 52 Photos Compared to the previous spy shots from September 2018 , this new test mule wears a little less camouflage. The latest shots reveal the crossbars in the grille and the square running lights around the headlight lamps. Slits at the corners between the front fascia and splitter are visible now, too. The front three-quarters perspective provides … [Read more...] about Next Honda Fit Spied Showing Revolutionary Design Change [UPDATE]

The previous-gen Suzuki Jimny debuted in 1998. After 20 years, it's time for a new one. The new Suzuki Jimny is here – well, sort of. Suzuki makes the very odd decision to release a photo gallery of the tough, little off-roaders next generation, but the automaker accompanies the pictures with few technical details about the vehicle. The specs don't arrive until the official unveiling on July 5 . Suzuki's choice to split up publishing the images and the rest of the specifics doesn't make much sense, but it does provide a great opportunity to compare the latest model's appearance (always on the left in comparisons below) with the previous one (right). New Jimny officially revealed: Suzuki Can't Keep Up With Demand For New Jimny New Suzuki Jimny And Its Grandpa Pose Together In Paris Front: Get Out The Chisel The Suzuki Jimny has never been a sleek vehicle, but the previous one at least had a few curves on the hood and for the fenders. … [Read more...] about Suzuki Jimny: See The Changes Side-By-Side

Did it work? Once upon a time in America, minivans ruled the roadways as the family vehicle of choice. Similarly, there was once a very American-sounding minivan from Kia called the Sedona. That's all changed, as SUVs now rule with families far and wide and the Sedona is no more. That is, in name anyway. Kia's minivan now endures under its global moniker Carnival , though Kia really doesn't want you to call it a minivan. That's the gist from Kia's new ad campaign for the Carnival, which includes the above commercial laced with rough-and-tumble footage of dirt bikes, dusty campsites, and various trailers being towed. There's nary a mention of minivan, because Kia calls the Carnival a multi-purpose vehicle . The campaign is further pressed by the automaker in a press release about the marketing endeavor, while also emphasizing the Carnival's versatile capabilities. shop now save over $ 3,400 on average off MSRP* on a new Kia Sedona shop now … [Read more...] about Kia Wants You To Believe The Carnival Isn’t A Minivan In First Ad

VW imagines the Space Vizzion being available with rear- or all-wheel drive. The Volkswagen ID. Space Vizzion Concept rolls into the Los Angeles Auto Show as the German brand's latest concept that previews the lineup's future electrification. This time the company shows off a stylish estate that maintains a sleek drag coefficient of just 0.24. With an 82-kilowatt-hour battery pack, this allows for long-distance cruising at an estimated 367 miles in the WLTP cycle or 300 miles in the EPA test. See the original teaser: Volkswagen ID Space Vizzion Concept teased as future electric wagon Like other upcoming electric VWs, the Space Vizzion rides on the MEB platform. This model packs a rear-mounted, 275-bhp electric motor that drives the back wheels. As a possible sign of the vehicle's future, VW notes that another motor could power the front wheels to provide a total of 355 bhp. This all-wheel-drive version could hit 60 miles per hour in five seconds, and there's … [Read more...] about Volkswagen ID Space Vizzion Concept previews future EV estate