The Bugatti Royale was an interesting car. It was quite a novel idea for an automaker to build vehicles exclusively for royalty and heads of state, and though It’s been 80 years since Bugatti introduced the Type 41 Royale, the cars look as stunning as ever. Altogether, six Royales were built. Five of them were at Goodwood this weekend. At first, they thought it was only going to be four (only four?), but the Henry Ford Museum came through and brought over the fifth one at the last minute. All of the cars are unique, but one stands out in particular. It’s a stunning cream-colored two-door cab with coachwork by Weinberger. Very beautiful.
Two of the other four Royales had to have special leave granted by the French authorities. They are normally on permanent display at the Musée National de l’Auto (Collection Schlumpf) in Mulhouse, France. The fourth Royale came directly from Bugatti Automobiles S.A.S., and the last, the Kellner Coupé, was on loan from its owner. That’s $60 million worth of cars gathered under one tent. Big and powerful (they have huge 300 hp, 12,763 cc engines), $60 million is a heck of a lot of money for five cars, but they seem so worth it in person. Not to sound greedy or anything, but it’s a shame the American owner of the last Royale couldn’t be persuaded to put his on display as well. Seeing one is rare, two is almost impossible, but five is simply unimaginable. Only the full roster of six could have topped it.
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MSRP: Starting at $9,970
Fuel Economy: 33 mpg Hwy/27 mpg City
TheAccent sedan and hatchback are exceptional economy cars that offer attractive looks and outstanding value in a price-sensitive market segment. The Accent is powered by a 1.6-liter double overhead-cam engine that produces 110 horsepower, and features variable valve timing.
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MSRP: Starting at $9,970
Fuel Economy: 33 mpg Hwy/27 mpg City
TheAccent sedan and hatchback are exceptional economy cars that offer attractive looks and outstanding value in a price-sensitive market segment. The Accent is powered by a 1.6-liter double overhead-cam engine that produces 110 horsepower, and features variable valve timing.
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MSRP: Starting at $9,990
Fuel Economy: 31 mpg Hwy/26 mpg City
TheVersa is Nissan’s entry-level car with the intention of attracting economy-minded buyers with its mileage, price and larger size than most other vehicles in its class. In keeping with its positioning as Nissan’s entry-level car, the Versa lineup is pretty straightforward. It is available as a hatchback or sedan in two trim levels, S and SL.
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MSRP: Starting at $9,990
Fuel Economy: 31 mpg Hwy/26 mpg City
TheVersa is Nissan’s entry-level car with the intention of attracting economy-minded buyers with its mileage, price and larger size than most other vehicles in its class. In keeping with its positioning as Nissan’s entry-level car, the Versa lineup is pretty straightforward. It is available as a hatchback or sedan in two trim levels, S and SL.
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MSRP: Starting at $11,495
Fuel Economy: 33 mpg Hwy/27 mpg City
TheRio is a subcompact that is inexpensive, stylish and a spacious little sedan. It delivers sprightly performance, great fuel economy and agile handling. It’s front-wheel drive with independent front suspension, a semi-independent rear suspension, 14-inch wheels on the Base and LX trims, and 15-inch on the SX trim.
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MSRP: Starting at $11,495
Fuel Economy: 33 mpg Hwy/27 mpg City
TheRio is a subcompact that is inexpensive, stylish and a spacious little sedan. It delivers sprightly performance, great fuel economy and agile handling. It’s front-wheel drive with independent front suspension, a semi-independent rear suspension, 14-inch wheels on the Base and LX trims, and 15-inch on the SX trim.
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MSRP: Starting at $11,965
Fuel Economy: 34 mpg Hwy/27 mpg City
TheAveo sedan and Aveo 5 hatchback combine a fuel efficient engine, seating for five, ample cargo space and a host of optional features. The front-wheel drive Aveo and Aveo 5 are available in three trims. The LS comes standard with power steering, body-colored mirrors, 14-inch wheels, front cloth bucket seats and an AM/FM radio.
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MSRP: Starting at $11,965
Fuel Economy: 34 mpg Hwy/27 mpg City
TheAveo sedan and Aveo 5 hatchback combine a fuel efficient engine, seating for five, ample cargo space and a host of optional features. The front-wheel drive Aveo and Aveo 5 are available in three trims. The LS comes standard with power steering, body-colored mirrors, 14-inch wheels, front cloth bucket seats and an AM/FM radio.
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MSRP: Starting at $12,205
Fuel Economy: 36 mpg Hwy/29 mpg City
TheYaris manages to combine a well-tailored, roomy interior with agile performance and a fuel efficient engine in an entry-level car. The front-wheel drive Yaris is available as a hatchback (three-door or five-door) or a four-door sedan; all are offered in either Base or S trim. The Yaris is powered by a 106 horsepower 1.5-liter four-cylinder engine.
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MSRP: Starting at $12,205
Fuel Economy: 36 mpg Hwy/29 mpg City
TheYaris manages to combine a well-tailored, roomy interior with agile performance and a fuel efficient engine in an entry-level car. The front-wheel drive Yaris is available as a hatchback (three-door or five-door) or a four-door sedan; all are offered in either Base or S trim. The Yaris is powered by a 106 horsepower 1.5-liter four-cylinder engine.
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MSRP: Starting at $13,550
Fuel Economy: 30 mpg Hwy/23 mpg City
If you’re looking for strong value in a compact package, theSpectra should be on your shopping list. It represents one of the best values, with an impressive list of safety equipment for its modest price. The Spectra is a compact four-door sedan that can seat up to five passengers. Spectra is available in three trims: LX, EX and SX sedans.
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MSRP: Starting at $13,550
Fuel Economy: 30 mpg Hwy/23 mpg City
If you’re looking for strong value in a compact package, theSpectra should be on your shopping list. It represents one of the best values, with an impressive list of safety equipment for its modest price. The Spectra is a compact four-door sedan that can seat up to five passengers. Spectra is available in three trims: LX, EX and SX sedans.
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MSRP: Starting at $13,299
Fuel Economy: 28 mpg Hwy/21 mpg City
TheSX4 is a small five-door wagon or four-door sedan. Sporty and versatile it is available with front-wheel or Intelligent All-Wheel-Drive (I-AWD). Available in Base, Technology, and Touring trims the SX4 is powered by a 143-hp 2.0-liter all-aluminum four-cylinder engine matched with a five-speed manual transmission (four-speed automatic is optional).
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MSRP: Starting at $13,299
Fuel Economy: 28 mpg Hwy/21 mpg City
TheSX4 is a small five-door wagon or four-door sedan. Sporty and versatile it is available with front-wheel or Intelligent All-Wheel-Drive (I-AWD). Available in Base, Technology, and Touring trims the SX4 is powered by a 143-hp 2.0-liter all-aluminum four-cylinder engine matched with a five-speed manual transmission (four-speed automatic is optional).
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MSRP: Starting at $14,120
Fuel Economy: 33 mpg Hwy/24 mpg City
TheElantra is an economic compact car with handsome styling and nice lines. It has excellent interior space and standard safety equipment. The current generation Elantra can seat up to five and has very accommodating trunk space. It comes in two trim levels: GLS and SE sedans, both of which use a 138-hp, 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine.
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MSRP: Starting at $14,120
Fuel Economy: 33 mpg Hwy/24 mpg City
TheElantra is an economic compact car with handsome styling and nice lines. It has excellent interior space and standard safety equipment. The current generation Elantra can seat up to five and has very accommodating trunk space. It comes in two trim levels: GLS and SE sedans, both of which use a 138-hp, 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine.
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MSRP: Starting at $14,340
Fuel Economy: 30 mpg Hwy/22 mpg City
TheLancer combines curves, creases and angles into an attractive compact sedan package offering visual evidence of underlying dynamic capabilities. Underpinning the Lancer is the same new platform that Mitsubishi introduced beneath the 2007 Outlander. The interior was designed to emphasize roominess in a compact package.
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MSRP: Starting at $14,340
Fuel Economy: 30 mpg Hwy/22 mpg City
TheLancer combines curves, creases and angles into an attractive compact sedan package offering visual evidence of underlying dynamic capabilities. Underpinning the Lancer is the same new platform that Mitsubishi introduced beneath the 2007 Outlander. The interior was designed to emphasize roominess in a compact package.
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MSRP: Starting at $14,489
Fuel Economy: 28 mpg Hwy/20 mpg City
TheForenza offers a lot of value for the money in a compact sedan/wagon when compared with the big name brands. It comes as a five-passenger sedan or wagon. Its engine, generating up to 127 horsepower and 131 lb.-ft. of torque, is a 2.0-liter four-cylinder that is mated to either a standard five-speed manual or an optional four-speed automatic transmission.
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MSRP: Starting at $14,489
Fuel Economy: 28 mpg Hwy/20 mpg City
TheForenza offers a lot of value for the money in a compact sedan/wagon when compared with the big name brands. It comes as a five-passenger sedan or wagon. Its engine, generating up to 127 horsepower and 131 lb.-ft. of torque, is a 2.0-liter four-cylinder that is mated to either a standard five-speed manual or an optional four-speed automatic transmission.
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