Adenine Automotive [1978 Vindicator]

Looks good (especially love the front end), though I feel like there’s a mid-range trim missing since that’s such a big price jump between both.

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I like the rear lights.

With stats and unassuming but modern looks like that you can expect these to soon be a popular plague upon the roads, blocking the view of the increasingly oppressed regular car driver. Shame on you :stuck_out_tongue_winking_eye:

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#WhyDon’tYouJustBuyAnEstate (WDYJBAE)

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I totally agree with you, actually. Wagons are more stable, more aerodynamic, and generally look better than crossovers in my opinion. That’s why we offer the Cadence in a wagon body style. But there is a reason for crossovers, and that’s this:

That’s the only reason I can see that people buy crossovers. It’s essentially a way of saying “I want to look down on other road users”

(this coming from someone who drives a little city car and invariably feels oppressed while driving)

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I call crossovers “hatchbacks on stilts” for a reason. I could get exactly the same feeling from putting a 3 or 4 inch lift kit into my Elantra, but I like being able to make a corner without feeling like I’m gonna fall over.

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Well, I wonder if it doesn’t have something to do with them being easier to get in and out compared to a regular car especially for ageing populations in most developed and car buying nations.

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Yeah sure, if you count a forty year old mother as Geriatric I guess :joy:

Some of them might count themselves as geriatric, trust me :smile: (or at least grumble about it)

honestly Adenine, how the fuck do all your cars have such good stats all round?

Remember @phale has won many times the shopping round.

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## 2016 ADENINE CLARENCE

Versatile, practical, and highly efficient
No better way to haul 7 people in comfort and style


Base - $19,500 (30% markup)

Key stats:
225hp 2.4L turbocharged inline-6
42 MPG (US)
0-62 in 8.2 seconds
91RON
$1852 running costs

In the past, hauling a large family meant making significant sacrifices in fuel economy. But at Adenine, we don’t like compromises, especially on fuel economy. The Adenine Clarence gets a remarkable 42 MPG rating and can seat 7 people with room to spare. Our signature six-cylinder turbo does the pulling with smoothness and efficiency, paired with the 7-speed automatic. The aerodynamic and lightweight aluminum body panels ensure the engine can spend more time pulling people and cargo rather than car.

We’ve also engineered the interior for maximum versatility and flexibility. The torsion-beam rear suspension and front-mounted gas tank give tremendous space for all of your family needs. Both the second and third row seats fold flat into the floor so you can configure the interior exactly as you need it.


Premium - $36,000 (50% markup)

Key stats:
270hp 2.4L turbocharged inline-6
32 MPG (US)
0-62 in 7.6 seconds
91RON
$2519 running costs

The top-level Premium trim of the Clarence comes with all the gadgets and accessories needed to keep your family happy. First, you get the higher output version of the 2.4T engine, for better performance when fully loaded. You get power sliding doors, premium heated leather seats, and an infotainment system with screens and speakers for all three rows of seats. And when your kids are done stuffing their faces with popcorn, you can use the onboard vacuum cleaner to keep things neat and tidy.

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The base gets an I6 while the premmium only gets an I4?

Also does adenine produce a city car? I’d be very interested in seeing one.

72 drivability out of a turbocharged car?
/tableflip

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Oops… gotta go fix that :slight_smile:

Currently Adenine does not plan to offer a city car for the US market. (I’ll probably make one if I decide to post global cars!)

@ramthecowy Did you miss this one? :stuck_out_tongue:

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kill me pls

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Dat comfort. With dat price.

:astonished:

Comfort for price was the role of the Ambience crossover, the Clarence minivan is about practicality for fuel economy (hence why it has torsion beam suspension). But we do like to tune our non-sports cars with very soft spring rates, and just enough damper/rollbar stiffness to keep body roll in check :wink:

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I was writing about Cadence Premium Wagon :slight_smile: