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Driveway’s Alexandra Straub will pilot an all-electric Nis-san LEAF in the annual AJAC Eco-Run next week.The all-electric sedan, which is also the prize car provided by the Scrap-It program for our Plug-In to Win contest, will glide silently from the Vancouver International Auto Show in downtown Vancouver next Wednesday. The route, devised by the Automobile Journalists Asso-ciation of Canada, will then take the participating 19 eco-friendly vehicles to Victo-ria via the Nanaimo ferry. On Thursday, the vehicles will be put through their paces on a handling course in Langford to see how versatile they are. The EcoRun concludes that evening in Vancouver.In addition to pure elec-tric vehicles, the Eco-Run

includes plug-in and conventional hybrids, as well as vehicles powered by hydrogen fuel cells, diesel-fu-elled powertrains and highly efficient gasoline options. There’s no limit to the size of vehicle showcased, as they range from subcompacts to pickup trucks. The participants include the 2015 Hyundai Tucson Fuel Cell, 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee EcoDiesel, 2015 Kia Soul EV, 2015 Ford Focus 1.0-litre, 2015 Acura RLX Sport Hybrid and the 2015 Chevy Volt.The purpose of the event is to inform consumers of these alternative options. These new vehicles are driven in real-world road conditions in order to fully test for fuel efficiency and the reduction of carbon dioxide emissions.

by Keith Morgan

Write to Keith at keith.morgan@drivewaybc.ca

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Scrap your old gas-guzzler; it’s auto showtimeBritish Columbia’s SCRAP-IT Program has announced a new incentive program aimed at removing high polluting vehicles from our roads, on the eve of this year’s Vancouver International Auto Show. The new incentive allows purchasers of a qualifying new electric vehicle, who scrap their 2000 or older vehicle, to receive a $3,000 rebate. This program is separate from the BC Government’s eco-car incentive scheme, the details of which will be announced at next week’s show. “This is a fantastic program whose ultimate goal is to remove older high polluting vehicles from our roads,” said SCRAP-IT Program CEO Dennis Rogoza. “Vehicles model 2000 or older emit up to 60 times more emissions than later models and electric vehicles have even much lower emissions.”Qualifying electric vehicles are listed on the SCRAP-IT.ca website. As part of this program’s launch, SCRAP-IT has supplied a contest prize car in the shape of a new all-electric Nissan LEAF (see Plug-in to Win contest details right). The LEAF will be on display at the SCRAP-IT auto show booth in the Vancouver Convention Centre West (March 24-29). While eco-cars aren’t the central theme this

year, new executive show director Jason Heard wittily promises“an electrifying show experience with lots of greenery on show!”“You won’t need to go too far to see green… the Green Ride and Drive is at the only entrance

at Thurlow. You can try out one of 14 green vehicles from hybrids to pure electrics and see what makes them tick.” Inside a wide array of green vehicles are parked on Electric Avenue. But there’s lots more to feast your eyes upon this year.“Anyone can add space to a show but we feel we have filled it with new content to deliver a much more rounded experience. The show is about new cars but it has to entertain, be exciting and make you wanting more year after year.”The Super Cars and Exotics are back. On opening night, there will be super cars valued at $15 million on the plaza. Every kid will want to eyeball the 100 per cent electric Big Foot Monster Truck. There are also some sharp looking concepts, such as the Cadillac Elmiraj (pictured above).

This year’s showstopper could well be a 1963 Lincoln Convertible, supplied by Abbotsford’s 360 Fabrication, which is now applying the fi-nal touches to the $1 million dollar restoration (pictured above).Heard is excited about a new display called

Car Culture, which focuses on the vehicles and the lifestyles that drive

them. Feature vehicles are displayed in themed settings, featuring acces-sories and backdrops.Classic Alley offers a stroll back through time while Hollywood

North pays tribute to the cars we see on movie sets around town. Just a sample

of what’s up at the show. The rest of our Drive-way crew (drivewaybc.ca) looks new cars on display at keith.morgan@drivewaybc.ca

Show Dates: March 24-29, 2015Location: Vancouver Convention Centre WestShow Hours & Pricing: Tuesday, March 24, 5 pm - 10 pm, admission $20*; Wednesday through Friday, Noon - 10 pm, admission $15*; Saturday, 10 am - 10 pm, admission $17*; Sunday, 10 am - 6 pm, admission $17**Discounts for seniors (65+), students with valid ID, children ages seven -12 (except Tuesday), multi-day passes, and family packs. For more information and to purchase tickets: www.VancouverInternationalAutoShow.com.

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2015 Nissan Leaf

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by Alexandra Straub

Auto shows dazzle with glitzy expensive new cars but among them are some hidden less expensive gems.

You can still get a great vehicle, with a fully warranty, AND some perks for under $20K.

Here are five cars with frugal price stickers at the Vancouver auto show that that will get you where you need to go and with a few goodies.

Hyundai Accent Sedan/Hatch-back ($13,249/$13,599) - The Hyun-dai Accent five-door is quite possibly the best-looking car within its price range. And it’s hard to believe that kind of style comes in under $14K. And for that meagre price, you get a standard six-speed (yes, six) manual transmission linked with a 1.6L, four-cylinder GDI (Gasoline Direct Injection) engine, along with 138 horsepower and 123 lb-ft of torque.

Additionally, there’s 600L of cargo space. Not bad for such a small car.

Then there’s the Accent sedan for those who aren’t on the hatchback bandwagon. The engine specs and transmission are the same but in a four-door format. Trunk space, how-ever, is reduced to 389L.

Toyota Yaris ($14,545) - Avail-able in both a three-door or five-door configuration, the 2015 Toyota Yaris fits five people inside, has nine airbags and an very efficient 1.5L, four-cylinder engine producing 106 horsepower under its European-styled hood.

Standard features included on the Yaris models come in the shape of a 15.5 cm display audio with AM/FM, CD and MP3 with USB input and Bluetooth capability, along with power windows and power door locks.

VW Jetta ($14,990) - Your eyes are not deceiving you. The new VW Jetta Trendline is priced as modestly as you see.

For that money, you’ll get a standard rearview camera, Bluetooth, as well as six airbags. Not to mention a great looking sedan. It’s powered by a 2.0L, four-cylinder engine, which yields 115 horsepower and 125 lb-ft of torque. You have your choice between the standard five-speed manual or a six-speed automatic.

The Jetta has room for five, a 60/40 split rear seat and 440L or cargo capacity.

Furthermore, it comes with revised front and rear fascias, attributing to better aerodynamics and fuel consumption. If 115 horsepower isn’t enough, you’ll need to save your pen-nies for the next available engine. It’s a powerful 1.8L TSI engine ($22,890.) The 1.8L engine came out last year and delivers 170 horsepower and 184 lb-ft of torque thanks to direct injec-tion and turbocharging.

Ford Focus Sedan/Hatchback ($16,449/$18,849) - For 2015, the Focus for Ford is about styling and efficiency!

There’s a new look for the Focus sedan and hatchback that includes a

restyled hood, grille, new rear lamp clusters and a restyled trunk lid. You’ll have the option of both a four-door sedan or a five-door hatch.

Standard on Focus for the first time is the rearview camera, which will appear on either a 10.4 cm screen or the 20.3 cm screen that comes with MyFord Touch-equipped cars.

Inside, colours and materials have a clean, modern look, with satin chrome detailing, new seat trims, switches and an available heated steering wheel. Storage is improved with a new centre console incorporating adjustable cu-pholders, and a new, easier-to-access glove box.

Subaru Impreza Sedan ($19,995) - As the most affordable vehicle in Canada that comes standard with an All-Wheel Drive (AWD) system, Subaru’s Impreza is a great fit for those who want reliable transporta-tion and the confidence on slippery surfaces.

As an added bonus, it comes with a manual transmission. But for those who prefer not shifting their own gears, there’s an available Lineartronic CVT (Continuously Variable Transmis-sion). For the 2015 model year, it also received some cosmetic upgrades, you know, to keep it looking young and hip.

The Impreza is powered by a 2.0L horizontally opposed, four-cylinder SUBARU BOXER engine giving you 148 horsepower and 145 lb-ft of torque.

alexandra.straub@drivewaybc.ca

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by Zack Spencer

Several new crossovers will be featured at this year’s Vancouver auto show.

Honda recently revealed for the first time at the Chica-go and Toronto auto shows, the all-new Pilot. Gone is the boxy three-row vehicle, replaced by a sleeker, more stylish design. Now equipped with LED headlights and LED daytime running lights, along with available 20-inch wheels and panoramic sunroof, this is a modern take on family hauling. The Pilot is powered by a 3.5L V6 engine, matched to a six-speed automatic transmission or an optional nine-speed unit. This new model will be sold with front or all wheel drive and because it is 135kg lighter than the last model it should be more efficient.

Mercedes is renaming the M-Class as the GLE. GL refers to an SUV/Crossover and the E is the “E-Class of SUVs”. To confuse things a bit more, the first debut is the GLE Coupe, a sportier coupe-like SUV designed to compete with the BMW X6. This Mercedes, with its sleeker silhouette and powerful 262-hp biturbo V6,

looks great. It will range from comfort to all-out perfor-mance.

The Acura RDX has been a big hit for this premium brand. Based on the ever-popular Honda CR-V, this Acura is filled with lots of luxury touches for a modest price. The 2016 RDX showcases the latest look of the Acura family. The dual LED headlamps and improved interior design, including two screens in the centre of the dash, puts the RDX in line with the new TLX and recent MDX. Good news

is that the trusty V6 engine will stay for 2016.

Hyundai has announced that it will start leasing Hydrogen Fuel Cell Tucson SUVs to Canadians this year, with the Vancouver area be-ing the first market to receive these world-class vehicles. This is an electric SUV but instead of getting electricity from the grid it is produced using an onboard hydrogen fuel cell. The owner fills the fuel tank with hydrogen, not gasoline, and drives normally. The fuel cell Tucson can go 420 kilometres on one tank

of fuel, a range about which electric car manufacturers can only dream.

Ford has one of the best selling SUVs of all time in the Explorer, with more than 350,000 sold in Canada so far. The all-new 2016 version made available a 2.3L Eco-Boost engine on the base and XLT trim. The 290hp 3.5L V6 engine is carried over but the Sport trim and new Platinum trim will be fitted with the 365hp Ecoboost V6. The new Platinum model will be fitted with real aluminum and ash wood accents, plus leather

will trim the steering wheel, instrument panel, armrests, doors and other trim.

Range Rover has two new versions of the Range Rover Sport. The most pop-ular will be the all-new 3.0L diesel engine that produces a

whopping 440 lb.-ft. of torque and better fuel consumption. In fact, Range Rover claims a 32 percent improvement over the regular V6 model. On the high performance end is the Range Rover SVR, capable of a run to 100 km/h in just 4.7

seconds. This will be the first Range Rover to sport the new SVR (Special Vehicle Racing) badge.

Prices remain to be finalized on most of these vehicles at press time.zack.spencer@drivewaybc.ca

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‘‘The fuel cell Tucson can go 420 kilometres on one tank of fuel, a range about which electric car manufacturers can only dream.’’Zack Spencer

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