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The newly revealed eight-seat, three-row Defender is 13.4 inches longer than the next smallest member of the Defender family, the 110. Power will come from a choice of two 3.0-liter turbocharged six-cylinder engines.The longer Defender will start at $69,350.We’ve known that a three-row version of the Land Rover Defender was coming for some time; the British SUV brand confirmed the project’s existence last year. Now we’re looking at the reality of this substantially extended version, one that will offer three rows of seats and space for eight occupants.

The existing Defender 110 came with the option of a part-time third row, but the Defender 130 is much more spacious, offering eight seats in a two-three-three configuration. At 211.0 inches in overall length, the 130 is a massive 13.4 inches longer than the Defender 110 and 15.9 inches longer than Land Rover’s other three-row SUV, the Discovery. Despite that it sits on the same 119-inch wheelbase as the Defender 110—the link between the 130 name and the gap between the axles no longer applies—with the increase in length all being in the increased rear overhang. That means usable luggage space even with all seats in use. Land Rover claims there is 13.7 cubic feet of trunk volume with the third row upright; that rises to 43.5 cubic feet with the third row folded and a panel-van-rivaling 80.9 cubic feet when the second row gets collapsed as well.

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Land Rover says that the range will start at $69,350, a $14,500 supplement over the entry-level Defender 110. But while the model lineup will offer most of the same trim levels as the existing Defender, it will lack a base version. Instead, the lineup progresses through S, SE, X-Dynamic SE, and X specifications, together with a fully loaded First Edition at the top of the tree. New EngineThere won’t be a V-8 option, at least not from launch, with Land Rover saying buyers will be able to choose between two six-cylinder powerplants. Surprisingly, neither of these will be the turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder P300 version that we’ve experienced and liked in both the 90 and the 110. Instead, Land Rover is launching the 130 with a new P300 powertrain that uses a downtuned version of the bigger 3.0-liter six-cylinder engine, delivering an identical peak 296 horsepower to the four-pot, but accompanying this with a more substantial 347 pound-feet of torque. Above this, a brawnier P400 version of the same engine offers the same output as in other Land Rover applications: 395 hp and 406 pound-feet. Both engines use 48-volt hybrid assistance. It seems likely that the six-cylinder P300 will also replace the four-cylinder version in other applications.

Land Rover hasn’t released any performance figures for the Defender 130, but we can safely anticipate it will be slightly slower than the 110 given the increase in size and weight. We ran the 2020 Defender 110 P400 to the 60-mph benchmark in an impressively brisk 6.3 seconds and recorded a 14.8-second quarter-mile at 94 mph. Similarly, off-road ability should be only fractionally compromised by the increase in mass and larger rear overhang.

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Land Rover says that air suspension will be standard on the Defender 130 in the U.S., which allows an increase in ground clearance by up to 2.8 inches off-road. Land Rover claims approach, departure, and ramp-over angles of 37.5, 28.5, and 27.8 degrees, respectively; the corresponding figures for the Defender 110 are 38, 40, and 28 degrees. The 35.4-inch maximum wading depth is unchanged.The popularity of both Defender 90 and Defender 110 models makes the Defender 130 an obvious extension in the family. It certainly seems set to make the Land Rover Discovery look increasingly threadbare when compared to the Defender with its superior space and off-road prowess. It should reach customers in the U.S. before the end of the year. All that’s left is for us to hope Land Rover eventually opts to combine the 130 with V-8 power.

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DeLorean’s rebirth kicks off with a sports car concept called the EVolved.Like its forebear, the new car comes with gullwing doors.Look for the car to make its formal, physical debut in August.More than four decades after the original DMC DeLorean went on sale, a new iteration of the gullwing-door-equipped sports car is due to hit the scene. Dubbed the EVolved, the reborn sports car keeps its forebear’s trick door design but ditches its blocky styling. Though the vehicle pictured above is only a concept, the company assured us its styling is close to that of the forthcoming production model.

The EVolved’s powertrain is a far different animal relative to the low-powered rear-mounted six-cylinder of the original DeLorean, as the new car relies on electricity for motivation. The company’s mum on specifics, but it is aiming for at least 300 miles of driving range.

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From what we can see in these images, the EVolved appears to go the route of a grand-touring vehicle. While it has only two doors, the openings seem wide enough to make entering and exiting the rear seats an easy feat. The Italdesign-penned bodywork, meanwhile, looks to emphasize the car’s aerodynamics, with the concept’s canopy seemingly mimicking the basic style of an airplane fuselage, getting narrower as it goes from the A-pillars toward the rear end. It’s a detail that also affords this new DeLorean a set of wide and voluptuous rear fenders. Like most modern vehicles, it looks like the EVolved’s cabin centers around a pair of big screens: one in the instrument panel, the other an infotainment system that appears to rise up from the center console and onto the dashboard.DeLorean still plans to formally debut the EVolved concept at the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance in August, so consider these images an appetizer for the time being. Nevertheless, we’re eager to see the EVolved in person, and hopefully, as a purchasable production vehicle.
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Like most automakers nowadays, BMW is busy electrifying its lineup, having just introduced the i4 sedan and iX SUV for the 2022 model year. The iX is a mid-size SUV in the same vein as the popular BMW X5, except the electric version has a much more polarizing appearance. While every iX has dual electric motors and a 105.2-kWh battery pack, power output and estimated range vary between the two available models.

The regular xDrive50 has a combined 516 horsepower and between 305 and 324 miles of range. It starts at $84,195. The higher-performance M60 model joins the iX lineup for the 2023 model year, bringing 610 total horses and between 274 and 288 miles of range. It starts at $106,095. Our editors were asked to spec their ideal iX, and while most of us prioritized range and value, someone emptied their fake bank account for ultimate power and prestige. Using BMW’s online configurator, which currently only features the 2022 xDrive50 and 2023 M60, this is how we’d buy the new iX: Drew Dorian’s $87,495 2022 iX xDrive 50

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BMW

I haven’t driven the more powerful M60 model yet, but I enjoyed my time in the xDrive50 and found it to be plenty quick. I’d go with that model and save my money for some slick upgrades. First, I’d pick the $2800 Sport styling package, which adds 21-inch wheels, clear taillamp lenses, and replaces the black front and rear bumpers with body-colored ones. The no-cost Blue Ridge Mountain Metallic paint looks very nice, and it matches the iX’s optional $500 Stonegrey Microfiber and Wool interior upholstery. Selecting this cloth interior scheme also adds lovely rose gold interior accents. Lastly, I’d add the $2300 Convenience package, which includes a head-up display with augmented reality for the navigation system, a 360-degree exterior camera system, and BMW’s Parking Assistant Plus feature. All in my ideal iX xDrive50i would cost $87,495, which sounds like a lot, but in my experience, this EV SUV is well worth the money. —Drew Dorian Caleb Miller’s $92,270 2022 iX xDrive50

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BMW

The BMW iX certainly isn’t my favorite car to look at, but after recently spending some time in its sumptuous interior and experiencing the hushed and relaxing ride, the iX is growing on me. I opted for the iX xDrive50, since 516 horsepower in a chunky SUV is more than enough. Plus, with the $84,195 starting price, I was able to splurge on options without even coming close to the M60’s $106,095 base price. For the exterior trim, I went for the $2800 Sport option, which adds the more aggressive front bumper design from the M60 as well as dark clear taillights in place of traditional red units. While it also includes 21-inch bi-color wheels, I ended up spending $950 to replace these with 22-inch dark wheels that have a more intricate design and give the iX a more assertive stance. I painted my iX in the vibrant Phytonic Blue Metallic, a no-cost option. Inside, I chose the $500 Stonegrey Microfiber and Wool Blend upholstery, the same spec we had in the vehicle I drove, which is soft to the touch and provides the cabin with a tranquil aura. I also dropped $4000 on the Premium package, since my luxury SUV better have a head-up display and surround-view cameras. The package comes with useful perks such as augmented reality navigation, Parking Assistant Plus, a Wi-Fi hotspot, and multi-function seats. I could do without the interior camera, gesture control, and weird fake driving sounds, but they’re part of the package. I didn’t upgrade to the $3400 30-speaker Bowers & Wilkins surround sound system because I think the 18-speaker Harman Kardon setup will serve me just fine. All told, my iX xDrive50 came in at $92,270. —Caleb MillerAustin Irwin’s $94,675 2022 iX xDrive50

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BMW

The price difference between the 610-hp iX M60 with an EPA-rated 288 miles of range versus the 516-hp iX xDrive50 with an estimated 324 miles of range isn’t too far from the starting price of the Nissan Leaf. Comparing their estimated acceleration times, the M60’s 3.6-second (mfr’s claim) to 60 mph seems less worth it considering how the $21,900 difference nets you a quicker 5700-pound SUV by only eight-tenths of a second. The only thing dorkier than the iX’s faux kidney grilles is paying extra for qualities that will only diminish driving range. I’d rather stick with the already elegant basics of the iX xDrive50 Shadowline base model with 20-inch wheels. Plus, opting for the 21-inchers would punch the EPA range down by 20 miles. Of the colors that don’t require an additional equipment package and bigger wheels, the no-cost Blue Ridge Mountain Metallic strikes a balance between paint not offered on Teslas and ones once available for the Pontiac Aztek. I’d spring for the Amido olive-leaf tanned perforated leather interior ($2450) with Titanium Bronze trim because I like the way the bronze highlights the seat, window, and door lock controls in an otherwise gothic cabin. The optional Premium package ($4000) is a no-brainer. This package includes the 18-speaker Harman Kardon surround sound system, a HUD and enhanced navigation, a three-dimensional 360-degree camera, front massaging seats, and a Wi-Fi hotspot. Strangely, front ventilated seats ($500) aren’t part of either Convenience or Premium packages for the iX Drive50, but are a must-have to keep the bottom of my midwestern, body-by-Costco physique cooled. Heated front seats are standard. Finally, I’d add the optional Icon Adaptive Laserlight headlights ($1000) just to see if they’re bright enough to cook a white-tailed deer before it crosses the road. At $94,675, my iX xDrive50 plugs in at $11,420 less than the more powerful M60 sans options. —Austin IrwinEric Stafford’s $113,920 2023 iX M60

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BMW

In my opinion, the only way to make the BMW iX look like something I’d actually want to be seen in is to spec it in Black Sapphire metallic free of charge. The sinister shade successfully masks the mid-size SUV’s awkward appearance, and when matched with the optional bi-color bronze 22-inch rims and obligatory bronze exterior trim ($1450 altogether), the iX legitimately looks badass. While this look can be closely replicated on the 516-hp xDrive50 model, I’d gladly dole out the extra $21,900 for the mightier M60 version. Why spend more on an EV only to give up as much as 50 miles of estimated driving range? Two words: power and prestige. With its dual electric motors at maximum strength, the M60 generates 610 horsepower and 811 pound-feet of torque, increases of 94 and 247, respectively, versus the xDrive50. That should launch this nearly three-ton electric brick to 60 mph in about 3.3 seconds (C/D estimate), quick enough to embarrass any Tesla Model Y and Model X owners. I also want any BMW I buy to wear M badges, even if the chassis upgrades on the M60 only amount to slightly stiffer front and rear anti-roll bars. The only bummer about the M60 is that it’s not available with the beautiful Stone Gray microfiber and wool-blend upholstery found on the xDrive50. Instead, I’d settle for the rich-looking Castanea Chestnut leather option ($3500). It also seems silly not to spend another $1900 on the package that’ll let my iX park itself and even change lanes on its own, in certain situations. Finally, I might as well spare no expense and drop a measly $1150 on the Luxury package. Maybe its soft-close doors will encourage my friends to stop slamming them shut. Either way, I’ll definitely like looking at the open-pore wood trim and touching the glass controls. Final cost? $113,920. —Eric Stafford

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• This 1975 Lamborghini Countach is an early LP400 “Periscopio” model.• Although thoroughly outrageous, the LP400 has a clean design compared to the later bewinged models.• This one is up for sale on Bring a Trailer, with the auction ending on Friday, June 3.Lamborghini effectively created the supercar genre with the stunning Miura of the late 1960s. Following up such a landmark design is a prospect that might have paralyzed most designers, but Bertone’s Marcello Gandini was up to the task. His Countach was absolutely nothing like the Miura and yet equally monumental.

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The Countach made its debut at the 1971 Geneva auto show, but Lamborghini’s financial situation being what it was (a hot mess), production didn’t start until 1974. The early cars are the purest expression of Gandini’s vision with their incredible proportion, outlandish scissor doors, and wild surface treatment. One key element that gives them their “Periscopio” designation: a groove cut into the roof that allows for a (limited) rear view over the mid-mounted V-12.

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This 1975 example on Bring a Trailer, which like Car and Driver is part of Hearst Autos, has that feature, but it didn’t always. Although the car is today in its as-built configuration and color (Tahiti Blue), at some point in its past, a previous owner performed a tragically ill-advised update, adding fender flares and a rear wing, converting to a flat roof, and repainting it red. An exhaustive restoration in 2017—which is cataloged in the listing in great detail—put the car back to its original spec. This Lambo’s class win at the 2019 Las Vegas Concours d’Elegance attests to the quality of the work.

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Move beyond the outlandish exterior, and there’s more to love. The interior of this early car has some fun details such as the lounge-like seats, the gated shifter, the crank windows, and a vertical odometer. The odo shows 14,000 miles. Not everyone will appreciate this Countach’s denuded form. Those of a maximalist bent might prefer this 1989 25th Anniversary Edition, also up for auction. At this writing, bidding on the “Periscopio” stands at $750,000. This is the earliest Countach ever to be auctioned on BaT, and it will be interesting to see whether it surpasses the previous top sale, a 1987 Countach 5000 QV with fender flares and a rear wing, in red. That one went for $860,000. The current auction ends on Friday, June 3.

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U.K. motorsport firm Prodrive is responsible for some of the coolest Subaru rally cars on the planet. It plans to pay tribute to those cars by releasing a limited run of what it calls the P25, a lightweight, modernized, high-horsepower GC8-generation Impreza coupe. Like the legendary 22B on which it’s inspired, the P25 will use a 2.5-liter boxer-four engine that sends power to all four wheels. Thanks to modern tech and tuning ability, Prodrive claims the engine will make “in excess of 400 hp,” a big step up from the 22B’s 300-hp rating. Instead of a traditional manual gearbox, the P25 will use a sequential transmission with paddle shifters. It’ll also be incredibly lightweight thanks to extensive use of carbon fiber.

Prodrive has yet to release any photos of the P25, but did show off a single sketch of the car. It shares much of its design with the 22B, but sports a lower stance, bigger wheels, larger brakes, and rally-inspired side mirrors. “The original 22B Impreza is considered the most iconic of Subarus and highly sought after,” Prodrive chairman David Richards said in a statement. “We wanted to enhance everything that made that car so special by applying the very latest technology to create our own modern interpretation of a car that’s established a place in motoring history.”Prodrive will reveal the P25 in June at the Goodwood Festival of Speed. The rally shop plans to build just 25 examples and is now taking “expressions of interest” for those who want to get in line. Pricing has not yet been revealed, though considering all of the high-end custom work done, don’t expect it to be cheap.

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It might sound shocking that the newest mid-engine Ferrari is a V-6 hybrid, but one long press on the accelerator will make anyone a believer. We had another opportunity to visit Italy and drive the Ferrari 296GTB on the automaker’s test circuit and the nearby ultratight and bumpy roads. As shown in the video, the GTB is everything a Ferrari should be.After immediately getting stuck behind traffic, C/D testing director Dave VanderWerp uses that time to explain the technical details of the new engine. Ferrari says the GTB is its first roadgoing vehicle with a V-6, as the brand still doesn’t consider the 246GT Dino a real Ferrari.

The hybrid consists of a 164-hp electric motor that sits between the V-6 and the eight-speed dual-clutch transmission. The twin-turbo 3.0-liter V6 makes 654 horsepower, and Ferrari says the powertrain produces 819 horsepower combined. If you’re wondering why there’s one additional horsepower in the combined figure, remember the concept of rounding. The 6.0-kWh battery provides an estimated 10 miles of all electric driving range. To Ferrari’s credit, the EV driving mode keeps the engine off even when you stomp on the accelerator pedal. On the other hand, you’d have to go far back in history to find a slower Ferrari than the GTB in its EV mode. Once traffic clears, Dave explores the upper ranges of the powerband and experiences launch control. We also touch briefly on the track-oriented Assetto Fiorano package and its grippy Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 R tires.

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• This 1989 Honda Pilot FL400R is a throwback off-roader with racy bodywork, a roll cage, and a single-seat configuration.• It features a two-stroke 397-cc single-cylinder engine, a yoke-style steering wheel with hand controls, and a fully independent suspension.• It currently has a high bid of $4600 on the Bring a Trailer site, with the auction set to end on Sunday, May 29. Back in 1989, Tim Burton’s Batman was number one at the U.S. box office and Look Away by Chicago was the most popular song in America. It would be almost 20 years until the debut of the 2008 Polaris Ranger RZR (pronounced “razor”), which is widely regarded as the first performance-oriented side-by-side ATV. However, people forget that in the ’80s Honda was already building badass single-seat, off-road playthings. An excellent example is this Pilot FL400R, currently up for auction on Bring a Trailer—which, like Car and Driver, is part of Hearst Autos.

What began with the primitive Odyssey FL250 in the late ’70s would morph into the more sophisticated Pilot FL400R, which was built between 1989 and 1990. It featured a liquid-cooled, two-stroke 397cc single-cylinder engine with a continuously variable automatic transmission (CVT) feeding the rear wheels. The whole thing is said to have weighed about 593 pounds sans rider.By today’s standards, the FL400R looks like a glorified go-kart, but the nicely preserved ’89 example that’s currently listed on Bring a Trailer has a high nostalgia factor and neat features that make it our auction pick of the day.

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Before Honda slapped the Pilot nameplate on a mid-size crossover, the moniker appeared on a rad single-seat ATV. Known as the Pilot FL400R, it’s rated R for gratuitous use of red paint on its tubular frame and plastic bodywork. From the front bash bar and winged fenders to the tall roll cage and staggered set of gnarly tires, it’s a machine that looks like a lot of fun or a lot of ways to get hurt (parents would probably pick the latter). The Pilot’s Baja vibes continue with the brush guards on the headlights, the netting behind the driver’s seat, the snorkel air intake, and—most notably—the fully independent suspension. Along with double A-arms and coil-over shocks at each corner, the buggy’s rear dampers have remote-mounted reservoirs, a pretty advanced setup for a personal ATV of the time.

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Think Tesla was the first automaker to use a yoke-style steering wheel? Think again. One of the hallmarks of Honda’s single-seat ATV is its steering yoke, which even predates the then popular Knight Rider TV show. Even more intriguing are the hand-operated controls. The hand levers activate the front drum brakes and the single rear disc brake. Its thumb-operated throttle will feel familiar to ATV riders, even if putting on the steering wheel’s wrist straps feels awkward. At least the four-point harness is there to help keep the driver strapped in if things get topsy-turvy.The Pilot’s other physical controls include an electric starter switch (a pull-start option is there for backup), a hand brake that’s perfect for drift duty, and a shift lever with forward, neutral, and reverse gears. In the event the CVT belt breaks, there’s a replacement belt stored in the cockpit.

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In the Pilot FL400R’s heyday, hair bands ruled the airwaves and neon Spandex was in vogue. At that time, buying a 450-hp off-road pickup truck like the Ford F-150 Raptor from the factory was unthinkable, let alone the 702-hp monstrosity that is the Ram 1500 TRX. The closest thing back in 1989 would have maybe been a V-8–swapped Jeep Wrangler, but even that looks like a Tonka toy compared to the comparatively nuclear 470-hp Wrangler Rubicon 392.To better appreciate how limited the off-road options were in those days, look no further than the Geo Tracker that finished second in our desert-themed comparison test. Put in that context, the Pilot was a pretty desirable package. Nowadays, it can’t match the high-flying antics and lofty performance limits of contemporary side-by-sides. Still, we’d gladly park this pre–Cold War buggy in our garage alongside newer machines.As of this writing, the bidding has reached $4600. But we wouldn’t be surpised if the final selling price is three to four times that much when the auction ends on Sunday, May 29.
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The 2023 BMW Alpina B3 sedan and wagon inherit new styling and tech from the regular BMW 3-series.The Alpina models also receive powertrain upgrades that add 33 horsepower and 22 pound-feet of torque.The ’23 B3 sedan and wagon aren’t available in the U.S., but if they were, they might start at about $98,000. It’s human nature to want what we can’t have. Well, some of us Americans really want the freshly updated 2023 BMW Alpina B3 sedan (a.k.a. Saloon) or wagon (a.k.a. Touring), but, unfortunately, we can’t have either one. Instead, Alpina’s specially tuned version of the 3-series sedan and wagon are reserved for our enthusiast counterparts who live overseas.

Like the regular ’23 BMW 3-series models that do grace our shores, the Alpina variants also receive restyled exterior elements and a revised dashboard. The new crossover cues include a more angular front bumper and slimmer headlights. Likewise, the driver and front-seat passenger now face a curved display that spans most of the dash and incorporates a 12.3-inch digital gauge cluster and 14.9-inch touchscreen for the infotainment system. But what exclusive updates do the B3 Saloon and Touring get for 2023? We’re here to tell you.

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Alpina

Along with the visual changes and new tech, the most notable upgrade to the ’23 Alpina B3s is under the hood. BMW’s tuning house went to work on the cars’ twin-turbocharged 3.0-liter straight-six, helping it breathe better by adding a new exhaust system as well as installing new engine software. The result is increased horsepower and torque, with the former rising from 462 to 495 hp and the latter rising from 516 to 538 pound-feet. Both Alpina models can most easily be identified by their available multispoke 20-inch wheels (a set of 19-inchers is standard). A closer inspection will also reveal “Alpina” lettering on the bottom edge of the front bumper and specific badging on the sedan’s trunk lid and the wagon’s rear hatch. Inside, both body styles have unique details such as a plaque on the center console complete with an individual build number. The list of options for the Alpinas’ interior materials also has much greater variety than a mainstream BMW.
The ’23 BMW Alpina B3 Saloon and Touring can currently be configured on the company’s website (we recommend viewing the Australian or U.K. version). In the U.K., both B3s have a starting price that’s equal to roughly $98,000. We’d gladly pony up the money for the wagon shown here in a wonderful shade of Alpina Green paint—if only we had the chance.
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