Mazda: What's coming in 2010 - - and beyond

CONFIRMED FOR 2010:

CX-7: (photo) The CX-7 gets a new base engine: A 161 horsepower version of the 2.5 liter four-cylinder found in the2009 Mazda6 and 2010 Mazda3. The 244 horsepower 2.3 liter turbo engine will continue as an option. Other changes include tweaked styling, a stiffer body structure, and improvements in NVH (Noise, Vibration, Harshness), with a particular emphasis on reducing wind noise.

CX-9: (photo) Mazda's big crossover gets its three-year facelift in the form of a bigger, happier grille, larger side mirrors, and other detail changes. The interior sees similar tweaks intended to give the CX-9 a more upscale look.

MAZDA3: (photos: sedan, hatchback) The Mazda3 is all new for 2010. Outside, the '10-3 gets Mazda's new corporate smiley-face grille; inside it gets a long list of standard and optional equipment of the sort traditionally found on larger cars -- dual-zone climate control, rain-sensing wipers, and push-button ignition. The 3 once again offers two engines; the 3i gets a 148 hp two-liter, while the 3s gets the 167 hp 2.5 from the mid-size Mazda6. Unchanged: The Mazda3's fun-to-drive demeanor.

• 2010 Mazda3 Sedan test drive and review
• 2010 Mazda3 Sedan photo gallery

MAZDA5: Electronic stability control is now standard.

MAZDA6: A new Touring Plus trim level, available on both 4-cylinder ("i") and six-cylinder ("s") versions, fits in between the Touring and the Grand Touring; it includes a moonroof, Bluetooth phone connectivity, electroluminescent gauges, a blind spot warning system, and an alarm. The Grand Touring model gets a new Technology Package which bundles Bluetooth and a color multi-information display.

MAZDASPEED3: (photo) The new version of the Mazdaspeed3 will once again share its 5-door body with the Mazda3 hatchback, with a big hood scoop to differentiate it from the regular 3 (and perhaps to make it look a bit more like the Subaru WRX). The 263 horsepower 2.3 liter turbocharged 4-cylinder engine is unchanged from the previous Mazdaspeed3, but the manual transmission's gear ratios have been revised. Mazda promises improvements to suspension, steering and braking which should make the new car's handling superior to the outgoing 'Speed3.

MX-5 MIATA: The entry-level SV model has been dropped, leaving the Sport as the least-expensive Miata. And speaking of the Sport, it's no longer available with the optional folding hard-top. The Grand Touring Premium Package now includes Bluetooth phone connectivity and SIRIUS satellite radio.

RX-8: The rotary-engine sports car gets new 10-spoke wheels with a rotary motif, and Grand Touring models now come with a moonroof and Sirius satellite radio as standard.

TRIBUTE: Mazda's version of the Ford Escape/Mercury Mariner gets some new standard equipment: An outside temperature gauge for all models, garage-door opener and auto-dimming rear view mirror on Grand Touring and HEV (hybrid) models, and a one-touch open/close moonroof for the HEV. Steel Blue and Ingot Silver join the paint palette.

BEYOND 2010:

MAZDA2: (photo) Mazda plans to enter the subcompact market by bringing the Mazda2 hatchback -- already sold in other markets, including Europe and Japan -- to the United States and Canada. Mazda will show the North American-bound version of the Mazda2 at the Los Angeles Auto Show; it is scheduled to go on sale in late 2010 as a 2011 model.

Mercedes-Benz: What's coming in 2010 - - and beyond

CONFIRMED FOR 2010

C CLASS: The C gets smaller side view mirrors and a nicer leather-wrapped steering wheel. New options include a rear-view camera, USB audio adapter, power lumbar adjustment, and mirrors that tilt down for parking. Rear-wheel-drive C300 and C350 Sport models get an optional Dynamic Handling Package that includes active damping suspension, speed-sensitive steering, 18" twin-spoke wheels and steering wheel shift paddles for automatic models.

CL CLASS: The big coupe gets bigger side mirrors, variable-ratio Direct Steer system, a night vision camera, lane-departure prevention system, automatic high beam control, and a driver drowsiness detector; CLs with the Active Body Control system also get a crosswind stabilization system. Inside, the CL gets improved switchgear, a new stereo/navigation head unit, multicolor ambient lighting, a nicer leather-wrapped steering wheel, and an optional rear seat entertainment system. Mercedes will offer a limited-run "100th Anniversary of Mercedes-Benz Edition" based on the CL550 4MATIC.

CLS CLASS: A new premium leather steering wheel is standard.

E CLASS: An all-new E-Class debuts for 2010 -- not only as a sedan (photo) but in coupe form (photo) as well, the latter featuring a standard panoramic glass roof. The E will be available in six-cylinder (E350) and eight-cylinder (E550) form, with the diesel-powered E350 BlueTEC following the gas-powered versions by a few months. New features include night vision, high beams that automatically adjust to avoid blinding oncoming traffic, and Attention Assist, which senses if the driver is getting drowsy. The hot-rod E63 AMG (photo) gets the powertrain from the 2009 SL63 AMG: The 518 horsepower version of AMG's 6.2 liter V8 and a 7-speed automatic transmission with an electronically-controlled mechanical clutch in place of the torque converter. A diesel version, the E350 BLUETEC, joins the lineup during calendar year 2010.

G CLASS: The box-on-wheels gets a round of minor improvements: Body-colored door handles, more chrome, a sport-tuned exhaust system, leather dashboard, heated wood-and-leather steering wheel, 115 volt power outlet, and a spare tire cover.

GL CLASS: (photo) M-B's largest SUV gets updated styling (new headlights, taillights and bumpers), new wheels, and an updated interior with a revised instrument cluster, seats, ambient lighting, and standard burl walnut trim. GL550 models get heated and ventilated seats and LED daytime running lights as standard. The diesel-powered GL320 BLUETEC is now called the GL350 BlueTEC, although the powertrain is unchanged. The new POST SAFE system unlocks the doors and shuts off the engine after a crash.

GLK CLASS: Mercedes' new entry-level SUV, the GLK350 (photo), is their answer to theAudi Q5, BMW X3, and Acura RDX. Based on the C350 sedan, the GLK boasts unique styling and a very attractive starting price -- under $35,000.

• 2010 Mercedes-Benz GLK350 test drive
• 2010 Mercedes-Benz GLK350 photo gallery

ML CLASS: All MLs get burl walnut trim, a leather steering wheel, and the POST SAFE system (see GL Class). Mercedes' first use of the Two-Mode hybrid system they developed in partnership with GM, Chrysler and BMW will come in the form of the ML450 hybrid (photo). The all-wheel-drive ML450 gets an Atikonson-cycle 3.5 liter V6 and two electric motors, for a combined output of 335 hp and 381 lb-ft of torque. EPA fuel economy figures (21 MPG city/24 highway) are significantly better than the ML350 (15/20), well behind the 2010 Lexus RX400h (28/26), and similar to the diesel-powered ML320 BLUETEC (18/24). Speaking of the ML320 BLUETEC, it's now called the ML350 BlueTEC, although the engine remains unchanged.

R CLASS: The diesel-powered R320 BLUETEC has been named R350 BlueTEC, although the engine hasn't changed. All Rs gets tinted side glass (blue on the R350 BlueTEC - get it?), darkened tail lenses, a nicer leather-wrapped steering wheel, and POST-SAFE (see GL Class).

S CLASS: (photo) Mercedes' flagship sedan gets updated styling, interior improvements, and several new active safety features including automatic high-beams, a lane-departure warning system, driver drowsiness detection and an active body control system that can compensate for crosswinds. Also new: An updated stereo, variable ratio steering, and an optional rear-seat entertainment system. Even bigger news is the addition of the S400 hybrid (photo), which uses a 279 hp 3.5 liter V6 boosted by a 20 hp electric motor. The car will not be able to run on electric power alone, as is the case with the ML450, but Mercedes claims the S400 will achieve 29 MPG in the EPA highway cycle, compared to 22 MPG for the V8-powered S550. Meanwhile, the S63 and S65 AMG models get a new Torque Vectoring Brake system, a modification of the electronic stability control system that reduces understeer, and the Active Body Control system now provides crosswind stabilization.

SL CLASS: The big roadster gets a nicer leather-wrapped steering wheel, variable-ratio Direct Steer steering, HD radio and SIRIUS real-time traffic as standard.

SLK CLASS: The new SLK300 Diamond White Edition gets Diamond White metallic paint, unique interior trim, AMG-style wheels, and a sport-tuned suspension.

SPRINTER: Mercedes-Benz will take over marketing of the Sprinter van, which was formerly sold in the US as a Dodge. Sprinters will continue to be sold under the Freightliner badge as well.

BEYOND 2010:

E-CLASS: A wagon will join the sedan and coupe in mid-2010, badged as a 2011 model. The E wagon will be available in a single model, the E350 4MATIC, with a 3.5 liter V6 engine and all-wheel-drive.

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