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2017 Hyundai Elantra Eco: 1.4-liter turbo, 7-speed DCT and 35mpg

Priced at US$20,650, the new Hyundai Elantra Eco has a small 1.4-liter turbocharged gas engine, skinny tires, and a focus on improving mileage.

Peugeot

The Peugeot iOn is a rebadged Mitsubishi i-MiEV with the same RWD, and rear mounted electric motor with 47kW (63hp) and 180Nm (133 lbf-ft) layout.

Honda

Based on the EP Civic hatch, the Honda Stream people mover had 7 seats, 1.7 and 2-liter I4 VTEC engines, and was sold in Japan, Europe and Asia.

Nissan

The new 2016/2017 Nissan Tiida for China is a lightly redesigned version of the 2013 European Pulsar hatchback with a sportier appearance.

Datsun

Datsun is one of the most famous automotive names to be killed and resurrected, but what does the name formerly used on Nissan cars mean?

Volkswagen

Designed apprentices from Saxony, the Volkswagen Golf GTI Heartbeart unveiled Worthersee 2016 has a 295kW (396hp) engine and honeycomb paint job.

Citroen

For 2016, the Citroen C4 Picasso has been a given a mild facelift with new bumpers, headlights, taillights, technology, engine, and roof colors.

The MG 3 was given an update the beginning of 2016 with a new Euro 6 compliant 1.5-liter gas engine, and the option of alternate colors for the roof.

Toyota

To show off its design expertise before local manufacturing ceases in 2017, Toyota Australia has come up with the striking 86 Shooting Brake concept.

Honda

The iconic Honda Beat convertible was born in the bubble economy, and had a mid-mounted 660cc 3-cylinder engine, 5-speed manual, and RWD.