2018 Antiyita International Motor Show

The 2018 TSR XCross


This is the TSR XCross, a cross-over. It’s big and it’s massive. More details below…


TSR XCross Standard shown in British Green

As you can see, the XCross doesn’t look anything like a Japanese crossover. In fact, it’s actually design by the European division of TSR. At the front, we have sharp angles at places like the headlights and more while keeping it classy. For the engine, you can have 2 engines, a 2 litre inline 4 (for Standard, Premium, Premium AWD and XSport I4) or a 3.7 litre V6 (for Luxor, Signature and XSport V6) with both being turbocharged as standard. But if you want the most economical version, you can have the standard which uses the 2 litre inline 4. It will do 28.5 mpg (US).

Moving on to the interior. The first thing you see is the Piano Black trim that comes as standard across all XCross models. You can also have the option for the wood trim of your choice through the TSR exclusive customer program ®. The seats, made of premium-quality leather and the infotainment system, it’s touch screen baby! The screen is as big as your Ipad Pro, 12.9 inches. And also, the engine is mounted transversely, which maximizes interior space. Comfort will be guaranteed.

As for safety equipments, TSR Electronic Aids package 3 (contains ESC, ABS and TC) is standard across all models. So as the TSR Ride Experience Selection, active cooling flaps and bypassing exhaust valve that comes standard. ThE XCross also has the A4WPTS (Advanced 4 Wheel Power Transfer System) AWD system (Premium comes optional and beyond that are standard) which gives you confident at bad weathers. This car also gained 5 stars from the IIHS Crash Testing and the Euro NCAP. So that means, you safety will be guaranteed.


Price List

A: Trim
B: Model year
C: Engine displacement
D: Horsepower (in HP)
E: Torque (in lb-ft)
F: Fuel Consumption (in mpg (US))
G: MSRP
H: Drive Type
2018-06-12

(*) = AWD OPTIONAL


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I almost forgot to include the most important thing for a new car: Prices.


2018 Jupiter 570: $66,625
2018 Jupiter 525D: $61,665

Mark-up for Pro-G package: $4,000

If interest exists, we’ll lend a 525D to motoring journalists.

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THE FIVE TEST DRIVES FROM DAY 2

KASAI SHINDAI V6 AWD

When standing outside the shiny white Shindai, it’s something of a disappointment. I don’t know if it was the colour that made it, or that just press photos are great at showing products from their better side, but the classy looks that I saw on the black car on the press photo is somewhat gone. I wouldn’t go so far that I’d call the Shindai “ugly”. But there is some lack of harmony. The smiling front end is looking a bit clownish, and very asian, while the middle section could be taken from some premium german hatchback. In the back, the styling of the taillamps instead reminds me a bit of the 60s and 70s IP-Kingston Celestia. On the other hand, that’s not a bad thing but one I wish IP themselves would have done on the new Lifestyler instead of those all red, blocky mid 00s Passat-looking things… For some reason, some jerk had broken off the mirrors from the test car during the night, which didn’t really make it any more fresh looking.

When stepping inside, it is a bit of a mixed bag too. This is a small and sporty car. However, the emphasis in the interior have been more towards comfort than sport. That’s OK, not every hot hatch buyer wants to feel like Stig Blomqvist when driving to work, but the strange decision there was to make the car a four seater. I would have understood that decision with a heavily contoured back seat in a sportier interior, or in a big luxurious limousine that’s chaffeur driven. But now, in the otherwise nice interior, the middle of the rear seat is just a hard hump with no seatbelt or headrest. Sure, families may not be the primary buyers of a car like this, but I really can’t understand the decision to not make it a 5-seater. But other than that, the interior has a nice fit and finish, great choice of materials, the seating comfort is good and there is a decent infotainment system.

Then, when searching for the clutch pedal…OOPS, there was none. Another sign that this is not aimed at the most sporty crowd, but a hot hatch for people craving comfort, is the automatic transmission. On the other hand, it might not be really fun frying the clutch and training the left leg in heavy city traffic, the 355 hp and 375 Nm V6 would require some beefy stuff there.

A 3 litre V6 and AWD in a car like this makes one think of something like a modern version of the early 90s Golf VR6 syncro. But the weight distribution is at least quite good this time, with only 55% up front, but 1870 kg is on the heavy side for a small car like this. Of course, AWD drivetrain and a V6 is showing its less respectable side there.

The turbo V6 itself is enjoyable. On idle, you question yourself all the time, “is the engine running”. It’s only whispering like a soft breeze, better than many straight sixes. When pressing the pedal, you first feel it take off quietly, then a raspy growl comes at 1200 RPM. It’s torquey at the bottom but really comes alive at 3000 RPM, revs all the way to 8500 and sounds like a modern day formula 1 at the higher revs. I might be a straight six guy, but man, a V6 this nice is something that’s not seen every day.

It’s a bit tempting to compare it with the IP Lifestyler I tested yesterday. Sure, completely different animals, but with an engine that’s 50 hp stronger and almost 200 kg less weight, the performance is fairly identical. 0-100 time is a bit slower, top speed a little bit faster at 250 km/h. However, that’s because of the electrical limiter in the Shindai that cuts off at 250, the IP is not limited but can’t reach 250 in standard form. Rumours says that around 270 could be possible in the Shindai, the question is only where you can drive that fast. The AWD is biased towards the front and the handling is quite neutral, and it can take corners quite well. Though there is no LSD, which makes an AWD car a little less useable on rough surfaces that one might think. Spinning on one wheel will not take you anywhere. Brakes are good, the first stop, but they did show a tendency to fade a bit. The suspension tuning is a nice compromise between handling and comfort in my opinion, a bit firm but that’s how it should be in a car like this. ESC and launch control are standard.

Speaking about ESC, we can’t skip the safety part, and there Kasai is promising that it will pass Euro-NCAP and IIHS testing with flying colours. And I believe them there. Not only does the car feel solid and is supposed to have a rugged safety cage, the list of safety equipment is complete with nothing left to ask for. Also, the weight would more or less toast other small cars if they were the competition in a crash, maybe that’s not the right way to build safety, but egoistically speaking it’s true.

So how do we sum up this car? Maybe like the heavyweight champion that doesn’t win over all its competition with a knockout. Especially not at a quite high price at $28432. But if you for some reason need a plush hot hatch with a driveline that is impressive, doesn’t have more than 3 kids/friends/wives/husbands/whatever to put in the car, can stand that it is a tank hidden in a small cars body, and is willing to pay the price?

Then I can recommend the Shindai V6 AWD without a single doubt.

But it is really not as impressive as the Calibri I tested yesterday.

CONQUEROR XCL CONCEPT
First, I have to say that I am biased. I really don’t get the new trend of huge fastback crossovers. For me, it feels like the worst of many worlds, and is like a modern equivalent to some tasteless yank putting dubs rims on an early 50s Chevy Fleetline. Sure, there is AWD…and why? Puddles of water is probably the harshest terrain most of them will see.

And what I really dislike the most is the looks of them. Proportions is not even a thing anymore, I have yet to see one that is looking good. This concept car that is a glimpse of what Conqueror might give us in the future is no exception. I hope that it will be toned down in the future production models, because the headlights look like they have been painted on with a giant magic marker, the grille will probably give skiffle players from the 60s nostalgic vibes, and if you have ever wondered what the designer of the Monster energy logo is doing today, I can reveal a secret. He is designing taillights for Conqueror now. The sides are better, they are only bland.

Under the bonnet there is an impressive 380 hp V12 with cylinder shut off for fuel economy. It manages to do it well for its size and power, in a car weighing 2.3 tonnes, but I still wonder if a V12 is something that will be accurate for the future? Expect fuel economy regulations to become stricter and stricter. 0-100 in 6.1 seconds and a top speed of 288 km/h (if you get nostalgic now, I can guarantee that you have owned an 80s car with digital speedometer) is of course good figures for a car like this, but what else would be expected with that powertrain. Neither the handling or the brakes are up to the task however.

Offroad capability is said to be good for a crossover, this is no offroader after all, but we never had the opportunity to test that. If it was comfortable? Very. Like riding on a cloud.

But is this a realistic vision of the future? No, its something of a mix between the Lamborghini LM002 and a crossover of today. And it feels like a dinosaur already.

One good advice to Conqueror, keep this car as a concept. Don’t make the streets crowded with these beasts. Please!

Because it is both tasteless and expensive so it sure would find buyers…

AL AUTOS ERUCAE RGS DTD
Well, the Erucae, what to say, the first impression left me speechless. This is the stuff that dreams are made of. After my shoes got wet from drooling over this gorgeous pearlescent orange little beast, I decided to have a seat. And man, it was like the racing seats was hugging me. Everything just screamed “take me for a spin” and who am I to say against that?

I pressed the start button and the 30 valve inline six woke up. Sure, the idle reminds me of a Massey-Ferguson 35, but just a slight tap on the throttle told me that this ain’t grandpas old Fergie that I learned to drive on as soon as I could reach the pedals, but a completely different beast. The throttle response is impressive, and it might feel a bit weak on the bottom, but who wants to drive this car like an old lady on her way to church anyway? It needs revving, and when revved it will thank you big time. At 7900 RPM it puts out its maximum power. 512 hp! Sure, when reading some other car rags, that is what every kid has in his riced out Keika Hop, but now you are reading a serious magazine so this time it is the truth.

It does not, however, break the 300 barrier. But it breaks the 100 barrier after 2.9 seconds and if you haven’t tried it out for real, that’s a feeling that is hard to imagine. To put the power down to the ground, there is AWD and an electrical locker. With sticky 245/265 rubber front/rear, it is really like being kicked by a horse to take off, and I really would like to see what this one could do on semi slicks. Cornering at 1.23 G and braking from 100 in 31.3 metres are also figures you will never see or feel in the average family sedan.

What strikes me the most, however, is that comfort is not compromised. To be completely honest, I would probably rather take this on a long drive than the IP Lifestyler I tested earlier. There is also a great infotainment system with built in GPS, but in this car I would almost love to get lost so I could take it for an even longer drive.

So where is the problem? Fuel consumtion? Nah, it’s about what a regular bread and butter sedan got in the 80s. Practicality? You bet, but who wants it in a car like this anyway?

Price?
$68380.

Just as insane as the car. And one of the reasons that I have a very hard time to park the test car when the ride is over. I don’t know when I will get the chance to enjoy something this much again.

HOLTS ALARIS GEN2 TYPE-HS

I don’t know if the hot hatch, the car you HAD to have in your model program in the 80s is making a comeback, but there is a bunch of them on the show. Another one I had the opportunity to test was the Holts Alaris type-HS. This one have a very different powerplant compared to the Kasai I tested earlier, a large 2.5 litre inline four, with 371 hp and something that best could be described as HOLY TURBO LAG, BATMAN! It feels unrefined though, it is quite lame under 3500 RPM and noisy is a nice way to describe the sound.
Combined with a manual transmission, it is even more clear that this is almost the opposite of the Kasai. A car for the active driver, not the passive one. And its performance is almost scary. 0-100 in 4.4 seconds and a top speed of 276 km/h. No wonder it needs an electric LSD and AWD to get the power down to the ground. It’s heavily biased towards the rear, and an untrained driver should take it easy. When finally losing grip, this one comes out tail first, and when that happens, it goes FAST! Cornering at 1.09 G is of course a good figure but it also means that when hell breaks loose, it is pure hell!

And with the thoughts going to the for 2018 low lacking safety equipment, I suggest everyone that is not an extremely skilled driver to leave the ESC engaged. No curtain airbag will be there to help you when you wrap this little beast around a telephone pole! Maybe it is a good thing that telephone poles is quickly becoming a thing of the past. We just wish that low safety ratings could go the same way too.

Brakes are good with a 34.9 metre distance to stop from 100. However, when driven hard some fade is noticeable. And hard is the way this car should be driven. In traffic jams in the city there is much better places to be in. But sports seats are giving great support for your back, the infotainment system is good, so as long as you’re standing still it can be comfortable, but in stop and go traffic…nah! And on rough roads, the stiff suspension setting becomes very noticeable. But that’s a thing in all cars of this type.

So yeah… “Hot hatch” it is, but a completely different take on it compared to the Kasai. And $36122 for a car this size will definitely put most buyers off. This is pure, raw power that is something for an enthusiast as pure and raw to unleash. If you’re not into that category, you probably rather will be looking for other alternatives in this class.

But it sure is a little monster and I am happy that cars like this still can exist in a world of blandness.

TSR TAIKAN GTX

The more expensive cars you look at, the more important is the first impression. And it sure could have been better than this. You get the feeling that you’re looking at a kit car. Because, come on? Sealed beam headlights when the competition are using LED or at least HID? Different lights looking like they were trailer lights bought from the local gas station scattered everywhere. Unfortunately, that kinda ruins the appearance of the otherwise sleek and beautiful body. But when knocking on the bodyshell, it is not fibreglass, it is aluminium. And when looking for the VW Beetle engine in the rear, you find nothing but a 7 speed dual clutch gearbox and a pushrod suspension. So yes, this is serious bussiness, despite its outer appearance.

Entering the cockpit, there is no doubt that it is a sportscar either. You won’t find a dashboard made of MDF with gauges from some dusty corner in a speedshop and switches from a 1983 Minerva scattered everywhere. Instead, everything is modern and very well thought out, and when starting the engine, there is not a 1.2 litre flat four but a 2 litre turbo V6 that comes alive. On top of it there is 4 valve cylinder heads, in the bottom there is parts that is said to be very over engineered. The final result does put out 352 hp and 359 Nm. With those figures so close to each other, it’s easy to guess that it has a quite narrow power band. And it has. At around 5000 RPM the torque curve drops steeply, under 4000 RPM on the other hand it is a bit tame. But of course, the 7 speed gearbox makes up for that quite well, and a 0-100 time of 3.9 seconds and a top speed of 278 km/h IS fast. And 1.15 G cornering and a distance of 31.5 m to stop from 100 is excellent. AWD with an electric LSD makes it take off like a rocket, glued to the asfalt on sticky sports compound tyres.

Despite the mid engine and a heavy bias towards the rear on the AWD system (28/72), the car is quite neutral and when losing grip it will understeer rather than oversteer. It’s easier to drive for an unskilled driver than one may think when looking at it on paper. And the ride might be a bit harsh but you can still stand the comfort. They haven’t skipped out on safety equipment to save weight. The price of $35590 is not dirt cheap but you get a great amount of sports car for your money. This is, in fact, a sports car that is very suited for everyday use. If it weren’t for two things. 9 cm of ground clearance is a sign that it should be kept on smooth and paved roads. And the fuel economy? 17 litres per 100 km? Give me a break! Selling such a car in 2018 will not be easy.

If you are a rookie looking for a track toy, having another car in the garage already and is willing to spend the money, then this might be the car you are looking for. If it weren’t for the for todays standard horrible fuel economy, this would have been a real bargain of a sports car and one of the best allrounders in its class. But with gas prices of today, even sports car buyers are turning away from the gas guzzlers, especially if it is a car that’s going to be daily driven.

Mats Hansen

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The 2019 Bonham Orwell

Bonham Orwell 2.0 Balmoral in Tour de France Blue

Revised for 2019, the Bonham Orwell has moved the game on in terms of desirability in its class.
The brand new face, with full LED headlights and tail lights, give it a distinctive look, with family cues relating it directly to the top of the range Kashmir sedan, but with its own unique personality, as shown on the intricate DRL detailing.

Down the sides, the body sculpting continues with the carefully styled chrome add-ons and blacked out pillars, creating the impression of a floating roof, which can be specced in body colour, white or black.

At the rear, the car continues with the LED theme and also continues the distinctive Bonham look.

All in all, this is the first crossover you could actually want to buy.

Bonham Orwell 2.0 Balmoral in Tour de France Blue

However, it’s not all show and no go. Underneath, the Orwell is a very credible car, joining the best of Baltazar engineering together with Bonham luxury and exclusivity, The car is based on the cutting edge C/D Platform from Baltazar, with all-round fully independent suspension, a modern DCT gearbox and the new 2.0 engine range.

Said engine is available in 3 states of tune, with 202, 262 and 310 hp. The lowest power model can be had with either a 6-speed manual or DCT, with FWD only. Mid spec models are automatic only, with the option of FWD and AWD, where as top of the range models are AWD and DCT only.

Sales begin in September in China, Anikatia and East Asia. First deliveries for Europe and the USA will begin in October.

Pricing and detailed performance numbers soon on Bonham’s website.

Bonham Orwell 2.0 Balmoral in British Racing Green

Bonham Orwell 2.0 Balmoral in British Racing Green
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Original song for an Original crossover debut.

The 2019 Shromet Parvus is here.

Embrace your inner desire for discovery in the new 2019 Shromet Parvus. With a striking new exterior design to turn heads, and an equally stunning interior, trimmed with Nappa leather seats and both heated and cooled seats as options. Explore the world in sublime comfort and stay connected with Shromet Harmony 2 Infotainment, Standard on all models.

The all-new 2019 Shromet Parvus is for the go-getters, the adventure seekers, the family that’s always in motion and anyone else who finds meaning in the everyday drive. Because no matter where you’re headed, this midsize SUV has the technology, safety and capability to take you there.

Engines options include Shromet's 1.5L Direct Injected 3 Cylinder turbo, with up to 220 Horsepower, as well as a 2.0L 4 Cylinder Direct Injected Turbo, with up to 270 horsepower. The 2 Liter 6 Cylinder Will also be optional exclusive to the All-Sport Parvus model. Transmissions include either a 6 Speed automatic, as well as an 8 speed ZF automatic. Visit your local Shromet Dealer for exclusive offers on the 2019 Parvus. MSRP: 24,300$
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Thanks for the review Mr.Computah! Awesome constructive criticism and pointers. I will be taking a look into those points you mentioned :slight_smile:

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PRESS DAY 2

As I said, I took it easy yesterday night, but I am not as sure that every one did (I’m looking at YOU, mr. Garcia!), and fresh for a new day (i’m not as sure that he is that either), I started by having a look in the TURBINA monter. The brand is said to be revived now, but I’ll believe it when I see the cars rolling on the road. They showed some interesting fast wagons and sedans in the Alka series though. But why those cluttered front ends?

To be honest, I was more interested in SHROMETS monter and quickly left for that one. The rebirth of the Interval, let go that it is a concept car, was of course interesting for all automotive enthusiasts. Being all electric, it shows that being green doesn’t have to mean being boring. But for buyers that want to buy an electric Shromet today, Radiant E is the weapon of choice. The Parvus is an interesting looking SUV, that actually seems to have some ground clearance, and probably is cabable outside the main roads too. 3, 4 or 6 cylinder engines will be available, with turbos at least on the two smaller alternatives, 6 or 8 speed automatic are the transmission choices.

Another SUV that seems to be worthy its name is BONHAMS entry, the Orwell, so that was the next company that got a visit from me. It seems to have a fair amount of ground clearance combined with large diameter tyres. Design wise it is up to date, and from the technical specifications it seems to be on par with its competitors, it has, as we have understood it, a 2 litre engine in three variants with between 202 and 310 hp, 6 speed manual or DCT transmission, and either FWD (not on the 310 hp model) or AWD (not on the 202 hp model).

I then saw an opportunity to speak to the MONTES people and asked them why Anderson and Garcia had gotten an invitation to test their cars while I didn’t. It appears like we misunderstood each other yesterday, and I got the opportunity to test drive two of their cars, which I’ll write more about tomorrow.

When I came back, HOLTS had revealed yet another model. There is a joke about the H8 that it will already have recieved all its facelifts before reaching the market. And the final design? Well, maybe not bad, but for some reason, it makes me think of the previous generation Ford Mondeo with the front end of the current one. But sure, you won’t get a V12 in a Mondeo, and not even half of the comfort equipment that the H8 has. So maybe that’s the car for people that wants luxury but doesn’t like being seen? It will probably blend in among the crowd of Mondeos on the highway.

Time for some lunch, and maybe I did a smart move by finding the local Mc Donalds. Exactly as boring as in Sweden, and exactly as safe too, I have to be in shape for tonight I guess, because it appears that I promised Anderson and Garcia that tonight will be the night when hell breaks loose. :stuck_out_tongue:

After lunch break there was no time to spare. I revisited TSRs monter, and it seems like their “Station wagon” was something more SUV-like. Or crossover, if you ask TSR. We asked for a test drive in the XCross, so maybe tomorrow?

In the taxi to the Arlanda airport before leaving Sweden for the show, we stood still at a stop light. Behind a rusty and shabby 80s Saab 900i. That’s not the most common sight anymore. And… It had the silly little 5-SPEED badge on the rear. Yes, it was hot stuff back then. But nowadays it should be a basic requirement to have AT LEAST 5 gears. But unlike the rusty 30 year old Saab, the $159000 ALBERTUNI Leopardo doesn’t have more than 4 gears. I can’t really say that it is easy to take such a company seriously. And the design looks like a chain collision involving at least a Camaro, a Mustang and a Porsche 959, maybe nice cars but not welded together to one. Nah, I have a hard time believing in the future of this company.

More interesting was the Corsaire Rafale shown by MERCIEL. A classy little sports car as it seems, 525 hp inline six, 250 kg weight reduction and special tuned suspension sounds like a concept that can’t go wrong.

CEDER was the last monter that recieved my visit this day, they are updating their Mirri microcar with a new Inline 3 that is said to give impressive mileage. It also have undergone revisions on both the inside and outside. Interesting!

And now, it’s time to do some automotive journalist…things…together with Anderson and Garcia.


OMITTED FROM THE TRAFIKJOURNALEN WEB:

Some hours later:

“HEEEEEEEEEEELAN GÅÅÅÅÅÅÅÅÅÅÅÅÅÅÅÅÅÅR!”

Even more hours later, when the lession in swedish drinking songs didn’t turn out as planned:

“Mr…Gachia…I tell you one…he… thing…you can’t schay…that…IP isn’t…the geatescht automo…bile”

Yet some hours later…

“You know…gavi-hin…if it…waschnt…for my…wi…hife…i’d aschk you…where to…schore…i heard you know…such…thingsch…everywheere in the…wohhorld…”

As time goes by…

ZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZ

And too many hours later
ZZzz… mpfh… “TEN O CLOCK AM?!? I DON’T HAVE THE TIME FOR THIS!”

(Beating world record in running from a hotel room to the first taxi available)

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Haapala-WRC2018

All your racing needs in one pack!

The FIA-ready car comes with a sealed 352hp 1.6L Inline 4 Turbo engine. Full Alu Panels and Chassis. 6 Speed fully tuneable Seq Gearbox with AWD. Viscous Dif. 0-100 to 4 sec. Comes with Tarmac and Dirt Wheels. Completely tuneable suspension. Comes with all needed Racing equipment including full race seats, radio and cameras around the vehicle. Complete vehicles will start at 18.000$. The shell without drivetrain will be 15.000$.

But for the people without a racing license:

The street legal version!

Make every road your track!

330hp / 336NM. Same drivetrain from the race version. Padded Sport Seats and Entertainment Packet. Comes installed with Power Steering, ABS, TC, ESC. Trim starts at 22.000$
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dammit i shouldn’t have looked at Porsche photos while making this car!

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I wouldn’t worry too much, remember that my entry looks like a boring mix of late 90s Galant, mid 00s Passat and Rover 75 Tourer…no, I am NOT satisfied! :stuck_out_tongue:

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haha i’ll have to participate in the next motor show now that i fixed most problems with that car, i made it go from 4 seconds to 2.6 and made it 7 gears now lmao, also reduced the price

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Today, well start with our BQX-4.This is the first gen BQX-4. This trim were showing you right now


Is the LS Trim, the mid range model of the BQX-4
There is a
S (base)

177HP 1.8L Inline 4 with an 9-speed automatic giving you 36MPG combined. FWD, 0-60 in 8.7 seconds, ok for a 3500 pound SUV.

Premium Model


The one we have right here. 3.0L I6 Putting out 287HP and 288lb-ft torque. Also mated to a 9-Speed Automatic Giving you 27MPG and 0-60 in 7.1 Seconds. Interior Has 10-Way Folding Seats, Analog Instrument Cluster, 11 Inch INfotainment And a Sunroof.

Type-HS Model


This one has 380HP. THis is the same engine from the HK5 trova. Still mated to a 9-speed, weighs 4000LBS, 0-60 in 5.5 seconds and 26MPG. Sporty Interior Diffrent COlor Stitching and More.

BQX-4 Premium on Hilltop


MSRP: $25581 (S Trim)
Test Drives Are Available, PM For more Info

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The Shark EX and El Verano ST are ready for test drives. Contact a Westward representative to set up an appointment. (That is, send a PM)


The Shark EX is a limited edition (750 units only) hypercar. It is a mid-engine AWD vehicle with an amazing 6.5L twin-turbo engine capable of a staggering 1,115 hp. The transmission is a 7-gear dual clutch, with a top speed of 226 mph. MSRP $71,396.


The El Verano ST is a 4-door, 5-seat sedan with a FF drivetrain. The 3.0L SmartPower engine delivers 183 hp while getting 30 mpg (US). A computer-assisted 6-gear automatic transmission is standard, as is Westward’s MediaLinq infotainment system. MSRP $18,485. WRT Offroad conversion available.

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AL Autos Booth @ Antiyita International Motor Show 2018 (Press Day 2/2)

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Hello one and all! Welcome to the AL Autos Booth here at the 2018 Antiyita International Motor Show! We here at AL Autos are continuing the release of our brand new lineup!

Continuing from our last press day, here is the release of the brand new AL Autos Actio!

The 2018 AL Autos Actio (Trims Shown: RGR, RGR2, and RGR3

Video Presentation

Performance Stats

AL Autos’ Draconis Tuning Division will soon lay their hands upon this beauty!


That’s all for now! Thank you for joining us here at the AL Autos booth here at the 2018 Antiyita International Motor Show! Next place you will see us is at Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance! Our release schedule can be found here!

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For a whole bunch of reasons, I entered late the third press day of four, and I could not do any test drives this day. Anyway, it’s getting a bit thin now news-wise. Haapala is showing its roots in a nation that loves motorsports and have raised many stars by showing both street and rally trim, with the street trim not being much tamer. HOLTS revealed their BQX4-SUV, which I think is missing something when it comes to looks, it’s just a bit bland and incomplete, but of course, only a test drive can speak about the rest. WESTWARD is showing their Shark EX spots car and the El Verano ST sedan that we probably will take for a spin too. AL revealed another supercar again, the Actio, the looks are not far from those of the Erucae but being a step further upmarket with starting at 774 hp, after the highest trims of the Erucae. Not a day with much happening really, thank god it was like this today…

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The new Atlas Carbon, track ready performance without breaking the bank. Pick your level of fun with 3 available trims.

The Carbon is always prepared to go all in, are you?


Atlas automotive™(Atlas Zeta & Omega SUV revealed), uncompromising performance.

Test drives available for press. Vehicles available 3 carbon S, 5 Carbon V250, and 2 Carbon V300.

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Press Days 3 & 4

Antiyita 2018 is just hours away from being open to the public, meaning my work here is almost done. Farox’s Aerio has certainly been getting a fair bit of attention despite its lack-of-interesting-features issue, while MotorNation also picked up on its poor suspension setup. Still, they certainly got the sentiment of the car. After quite the night with the Trafikjournalen town, I managed to clear my hang over enough to get this written…


Ceder’s 4th gen Mirri city car has had a facelift, with a clear focus on overcomplication at the front end. It lacks flow in my mind, while the rear is a little more composed. The promise of 70+ UK MPG from a petrol car, however, is damn temping, courtesy of the company’s newest OpenSky engines. Worth a look if budget is what you care most about in a run-about.

TSR’s ‘Big, Massive’ XCRoss is very big and massive, especially when it comes to inefficiency. I’m sorry but for a Japanese make, is 23.6 US MPG on your upper-mid trim option really acceptable these days? Especially when its a 3.6l unit producing 300 hp. The styling is also off putting, looking more like a discarded model used in some Gerry Anderson supermarination TV show and taking on strong fish characteristics, and not in a good way.

Bonham’s charming flagship compact SUV, the Orwell, has seen an update for the 2019MY. Now sporting the company’s distinctive bottom grille design and some extra edgy lighting, it certainly goes some way towards being “the first crossover you could actually want to buy”, but the snobbery of the Bonham badge does a lot to work against that. I remain unconvinced (though that C pillar looks very nice).

As if luck would have it, a same-class rival from Shromet was revealed shortling after. The new version of the Parvus is still pretty obtuse in the flesh, and that chrome at the front still looks ugly, but just look at that 2.0l i6 option. THAT is what I am talking about. I still don’t want to buy a crossover hwoever.

Haapala pulled the covers off their factory-ready rally racer, the WRC18. You can see my full dissection below.

Another compact crossover! This time the Holts BQX-4. The name puts me in mind of a cheap Android phone, while the styling is still utterly bewildering, and simply doesn’t compare to the Bonham or the Shromet. The option of ‘different coloured stitching’ also wasn’t particularly tempting.

The covers were also pulled off of the new Atlas Carbon sports coupe, which seems to be targeted at the track-day market. It looks okay, but feels outdated, save for the rear, which is positively hideous. The entry level sports car lacks the composer of rivals from Maesima and Conte, to name a few.


Road test time! Click to expand and see my full thoughts.

2018 Haapala WRC18 - ”A rally experience day on steroids

Review: 2018 Haapala WRC18

”A rally experience day on steroids”

2018 AL Erucae RGS2 - ”Unnecessarily expensive and overdone

Review: 2018 AL Erucae RGS2

”Unnecessarily expensive and overdone”


And with that, Antiyita’s press events are done. The public get to see all of this tomorrow, meanwhile I’m spending the weekend as one should do in the Far East by sampling local cuisine, entertainment and seeing the sites. A proper middle class tourist experience is what I’m aiming for.

Until next time, goodbye.

- Gavin Anderson

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Watch out for the local cuisine…

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And Mr Garcia’s affinity to drinking too much beer…

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