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Old 06-24-10, 07:39 PM
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Spy Shots: It's the all new 201x ... something?



One of our alert readers was driving down Woodward Avenue in suburban Detroit when he spotted a prototype and quickly snapped off a few photos. That's where the mystery starts. We're honestly not sure what this sedan is.

Being in Michigan, it almost certainly belongs to either the Detroit three, Toyota, Nissan or Hyundai, all of whom have technical centers in the area. From the front view, an elliptical badge area is visible which points to Ford, Toyota or Hyundai. Judging by its footprint, it's clearly a mid-size to large car and the shape of the mirrors is consistent with the new Sonata.

So based on these few clues, we're going to climb out on the proverbial limb and predict that this is most likely either a next generation Hyundai Azera or even the new Camry. Post your own guesses below.


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http://www.autoblog.com/photos/spy-s...troit/#3114914

http://www.autoblog.com/2010/06/24/s...01x-something/
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Old 06-24-10, 07:40 PM
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I think it's a Nissan.
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The single exhaust outlet screams 4 banger model IMO
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Ford Fusion is my guess.
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Old 06-24-10, 08:07 PM
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Originally Posted by Hoovey2411
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Being in Michigan, it almost certainly belongs to either the Detroit three, Toyota, Nissan or Hyundai, all of whom have technical centers in the area.
Was I the only one caught off guard by this ?
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Originally Posted by Faymester
I think it's a Nissan.
+1 for Nissan.
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Old 06-24-10, 08:26 PM
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altima facelift?
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Old 06-24-10, 08:29 PM
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Actually Im thinking its the new Focus. You can clearly make out the outline of the oval Ford symbol, the grill and lower grill, plus the headlights in the blurry front pic are pretty much a perfect match.




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focus or sentra...
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Pontiac or Ford.
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New generation yawn
 
Old 06-27-10, 05:06 PM
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Originally Posted by O. L. T.
Pontiac or Ford.

I'm pretty sure it's not a Pontiac.
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That's the track edition. stripped down to the bare minimum. not putting on badges saves 10 grams in weight
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Originally Posted by Jetfire
That's the track edition. stripped down to the bare minimum. not putting on badges saves 10 grams in weight
what about all the camo paneling

I think its the new Dacia Sandero....
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Originally Posted by PureDrifter
what about all the camo paneling

I think its the new Dacia Sandero....
Haha, that's what I thought. It does look like a Dacia
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