The final Lamborghini Aventador supercar, above, will come in limited run editions that the brand CEO calls the “purest ... naturally aspirated production V-12 Lamborghini.” Just 350 Ultimae coupes and 250 Ultimae roadsters will be available with the company’s traditional V-12 combustion engine. It’s the end of an era for Lamborghini, which plans for the Aventador’s successor to be a plug-in hybrid.
2022 MERCEDES-AMG GT 4-DOOR COUPE
Updated versions are expected to begin arriving at Canadian dealerships in the fourth quarter. Three new exterior colours are available — Spectral Blue Metallic, Spectral Blue Magno and cashmere white magno — the latter two with matte finishes. New colours will also be made available for the interior, including Sienna Brown, Classic Red, Yacht Blue, Deep White and Neva Grey. The all-wheel-drive powertrains — ranging from 459 to 630 horsepower — remain for 2022.
2022 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF GTI
Volkswagen’s eighth-generation Golf GTI hatch starts at $33,245, including shipping. It has a sportier look and new headlights, as well as an available light bar on the grille. The GTI’s engine generates 241 horsepower — an increase of 13 — and is paired with a standard six-speed manual transmission or an optional seven-speed automatic with paddle shifters. A 10.25-inch infotainment screen is standard. The GTI and the higher-performing R model are the only Golf models available for 2022.
2022 BMW 2 SERIES COUPE
The second-generation small coupe will arrive at Canadian showrooms in November with a starting price of $56,950 before shipping. The M240i xDrive will be the first 2 Series model to arrive, according to the automaker, and it features a six-cylinder turbocharged engine that generates 382 horsepower and 369 pound-feet of torque, paired with an eight-speed automatic transmission. The interior includes an optional head-up display and standard three-zone climate control.
2022 JEEP COMPASS
This compact crossover gets new looks and a revised interior with a larger infotainment cluster. There’s also increased storage capacity and more safety technology. Jeep plans to begin selling the updated Compass in the fall at a starting price of $30,690, including shipping, which is unchanged from the 2021 model. There is no change under the hood with the 177-horsepower 2.4-litre four-cylinder engine.
