Chicago Auto Show: 2017 Nissan Armada

That blue one tho... 👀

Audi is well known for their luxury auto's as well as their performance RS line. The RS5 High Performance Hybrid is a first and one has to wonder do they deliver on that performance or not? Key Specifications Let's start by first looking at the basic points of what this RS has: Power V6 Twin-Turbo 2.9L & electric motor 470 kW or 630 HP combined Top Speed of 285 km / h or 177 mph 825 Nm or 608 lb-ft of torque combined 8 speed tiptronic transmission World-first quattro with Dynamic Torque Control in the rear transaxle RS Style Wider body work Darkened Matrix LED headlights RS Sport Exhaust RS Interior Plug-in Hybrid 11 kW charging controller 100% charged in 2 1/2 hrs 25.9 kWh battery pack 400V electrical system Pure electric range of combined 84 kilometers or 52 miles Intelligent energy recovery Audi has stated that their first high performance plugin hybrid auto the RS5 will come in two formats, a 4-door sedan or a shooting brake in Europe or what Americans call a station wagon. These canyon carving, highway running marathon inspired cars deliver performance with 21st century new magic. The RS5 comes with a feature once reserved for electric three or four motor EVs. The Dynamic Torque Control allows electromechanical torque vectoring in the rear of these cars. This feature allows shifting torque between the rear wheels in milliseconds resulting in exceptionally agile, composed, and effortless driving according to their press release. From a checkered-flag inspired design for the digital day-time-running lights to a well-tuned agile chassis with individual driving modes that tweak and constantly change the suspension setup in these autos. Audi is delivering a driver's experience for every step of the way in life. The exterior of these auto's delivers on a puristic powerhouse approach that is a clear homage to their legendary Audi Ur-quattro while stirring in a huge portion of RS DNA. Exterior & Available Colors Audi has stated that Form follows Performance in leaving an impression. They have started by offering nine colors for the 2027 RS 5 Plug-in Hybrid. Progressive Red metallic Ascari Blue Goodwood Green Panther Black Crystal Mythos Black Merlin Pearl effect Matte Paint Plateau Grey Gloss Black Gloss White The exterior has an assortment of options that cover paint matching to carbon fiber and even a black out option. Interior The interior is equally uncompromising in delivering on the RS sportiness that one would expect. There are five distinct interior designs, each differentiated by unique materials and color schemes. They all share maximum RS differentiation, including full-length color-coordinated seat belts and RS logos on all floor mats matched to each interior color. Complementing each design, the headliner is consistently finished in black across all configurations. Audi has chosen to appeal to folks of all walks of life in that it offers their interiors with leather free choices to recycled choices which includes color accents. Interior customizable ambiance lighting is placed throughout the interior. Audi has also delivered on what they believe is a balance of desired touch points on the dash screen with a solid mix of real buttons, switches, etc. found throughout the auto and on the steering wheel. This all gets complemented with the ability to choose how one finishes their interior in various choices of finishes from open-pore carbon micro twill, matte brushed aluminum to black lacquer finishes. Seats are equally important be it leather free materials to nappa leather, the seating in the RS 5 are multi-functional and supportive for spirited driving or long luxury road trips. Audi has even optioned a Sport Package that can step up to meet the available performance of the auto. More details will be forthcoming closer to launch with pricing. View full article

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It really depends on how you're using it. That Fiat has a really short range and a pretty slow charge speed. It's not for traveling like you do, it's for runs to the store in a city. On the other end, something longer range 300+ miles like a Tesla, or some of the GMs and Hyundai/Kias, they make great touring vehicles. Just look for a charging spot near your destination or most highways in the US have rapid charging now. Now, public charging is usually not cheaper per mile than gas. If you're doing is to save money, an EV and relying solely on public charging nets out to the same as a similarly size gasoline vehicle, but no worse. It's pretty much just equal on fueling costs. The EV pulls ahead slightly on maintenance costs, but probably not enough to justify a purchase in either direction.(*this is assuming US electric and gasoline prices, I don't know how the numbers shake out in the EU) One of the areas that don't see talked about much is convenience. If you're in an area where you can charge at home and have decent public charger access, the convenience of EVs can't be beat. Just this week I had to go on a 200 mile round trip business trip. The night before I was so tired coming home I didn't stop to fill up the truck. If I had an electric, it wouldn't have mattered, but because it's gas, I had to budget extra time for stopping . If it was a Silverado EV I could have made the trip twice on a single charge. Even a Chevy Bolt would have gotten up and back no problem without stopping. What I'm getting at is that the range anxiety is a lot more overblown these days than it should be. We're not all doing cannonball runs. We stop for food, bathroom, whatever. You can charge at most Walmarts and many grocery stores now while you shop. The only time I ever had to worry about range is when I return a rental car and they want it above a certain range before I return it.

Dang, there are no ZDX within 200 miles of me and when I jump to 300 miles, they're more like 34-40k still... Do you guys have a link to read more on this Costco discount?

When people talk about electric vehicles and how they might fare for others, the other person's context needs to come into view. Last summer, I was driving through a beachside town on the Adriatic coast in Central Italy. I couldn't believe what I was seeing, so I had to pull over and take a photo This is evidently an electrified Fiat. I don't know what this person's parking situation is, but it looks like they've got it parked on a narrow apron, are blocking the sidewalk, and the electricity is being borrowed from somewhere inside the house through a long cord. Unless a person in Italy has a detached home that has a garage or is in a condo tower that has garages at its base, they may not have a real tidy solution for electrifying the car while it's parked and they aren't doing something else or are sleeping. A person could be in the exact same situation in the United States and Canada. If you've got an EV and have a garage or carport, you can charge it as needed nightly if there are outlets available. A friend of mine who lives in a Southern California suburb and has an 1,800 square foot house with a two car garage has 2 Teslas being charged while parked in the garage. The same could be true in a personal garage somewhere in Europe. But without the garage situation established and a vehicle yet to be decided on ... and if it looks anything like the above photo ... I don't expect to be buying an electric car this next time.

I couldn't believe this. Why was the truck even moving into an active runway or taxiway? This is very sad and they gave some background on the two pilots who lost their lives, both of whom were fairly young and had their lives ahead of them.

Crazy pricing $49,879 - $17,000 costco discount = $32,879