ditioning and audio. Heated
front and second-row seats.
Cadillac claims AWD model
with new 345-horsepower Vortec
\7-8 engine makes it to 60 m.p.h.
in 8.57 seconds and tows up to
8,500 pounds.
Only option is a sunroof at
$1,550. On sale in January 2001.

The new Volvo V70 CX

Sportwagon is practical

yet sophisticated.

2001 Volvo V70 CX
(Cross Country)

Base price: $35,475

Best feature: Sportwagon goes
almost anywhere an SUN' goes.
Not a jazzy show-off car, but a
practical sportwagon, the
second-generation Swedish V70
CX belongs on the country
estate of an aristocratic family
that bought it with old money.
With all-wheel-drive and high
ground clearance, it goes any-
where an SIN goes, except for
heavy-duty off-roading. 2.4-litre
engine with light-pressure
turbo modified to reduce emis-
sions and fuel consumption.
Seats five, but XC can be
ordered with a third-row seat for
two children that can fold flat
into the floor. Second seat has a
fold-down 40/20/40 split. With
only the center section down,
two adults can sit in comfort
with skis, etc., in the space
between them. Heavy on safety
features for which Volvo is
renowned. On sale in August,
2000.

Mercedes C-class

Base price: $31,240 (C240);
$38,240 (C320)

Best new feature: Entry-level
luxury vehicles with super Mercedes technology.
Second-generation C class offers more power, more interi-
or roominess for its five passengers and sleeker styling
that borrows from Mercedes' biggest, most prestigious
vehicle, the S class. New engine for the 0240 is a 168-
horsepower V6 paired with a standard six-speed manual or
five-speed automatic transmission. The C320 offers a
215-horsepower V6 and a five-speed automatic as standard
(no manual). Standard safety features include curtain side
airbags for extra head and upper-body protection in side-
impact collisions, and rear door-mounted side airbags for
lower torso protection. The ESP (Electronic Stability
Program) prevents slides and spins.

The North American International Auto Show 2001 comes to Cobo

Center Saturday, Jan. 13 through Sunday, Jan. 21. Show hours are 10
a.m.- 10 p.m. daily, and 10 a.m.- 7 p.m. on Jan. 21.

Adult admission: $10. Seniors: $5. Children under 12 free with an adult.

The NAIAS Charity Preview, a black-tie gala benefiting 11 Detroit-area

children's charities, takes place 6-9 p.m. Friday, Jan. 12 at Cobo Center.
Tickets $350. (888) 838-7500.

A Jazzy Afterglow, featuring Alexander Zonjic and Friends with spe-
cial guest vocalist Angela Bofill, will commence at 5 p.m. Friday, Jan.

12 at Detroit's Atheneum Suite Hotel. The event includes a gourmet

dinner at 9:15 p.m. Proceeds benefit BARAT Child and Family Services.
Tickets $125-$175. (313) 963-3330.

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