The 2003MY Mitsubishi fleet incentives are as follows:

Model	2003MY Fleet Incentive
Lancer	$750
Eclipse/Eclipse Spyder	$500
Galant	$1,500
Diamante	$1,500
Outlander 2WD & 4WD	$1,000
Montero	$2,000
Montero Sport 2WD & 4WD	$2,000

August 30, 2002 is the tentative final order due date for the 7.3L Power Stroke® diesel engine (option code 99F). The engine, which is offered on the F-Super Duty Series and Excursion, will be replaced by an all-new 6.0L Power Stroke® diesel (option code 99P) starting with November 4, 2002 production.

The new 6.0-liter Power Stroke diesel produces 325hp at 3,300 rpm and 560 ft.-lbs. of torque at 2,000 rpm, topping the 7.3L engine in both. More torque allows a diesel engine to tow heavier loads, while enhancing the vehicle's performance feel. It also allows drivers to maintain speed without frequent transmission shifting; launch highly loaded trucks from rest with greater ease; and maintain speed while negotiating steep grades.

In addition to the improved power rating, the new diesel will offer up to 10 percent better fuel economy and 20 percent lower emission levels. The engine also has reduced noise levels.

With a newly designed five-speed gearbox and new electronic control system to help provide smoother shifts, the new TorqShift features higher first and second gear ratios to launch a truck loaded with cargo quickly and smoothly. In addition, the new automatic transmission features a driver-selected Tow-Haul Mode that senses when conditions call for increased engine braking and automatically schedules the appropriate downshift. The grade-braking feature works directly with the speed control to help maintain the desired speed while descending grades.

2003MY Toyota Sienna No Longer Available for Fleet Ordering

Toyota recently announced that effective August 13, 2002 the 2003 Sienna is no longer available for fleet ordering. Toyota added that no additional commercial pools would be built and that all orders received by the August deadline would be built as specified.

A Toyota representative said the plant would continue to build retail units for approximately one more month before ending 2003 MY production at the Georgetown, KY plant before moving to the Princeton, IN plant where the all-new, redesigned 2004 Sienna will be built.

The 2004 Sienna is expected to arrive at Toyota dealerships in the spring of 2003.

Mazda has announced pricing, effective August 1, 2002, and product changes for most of their 2003MY lineup. Here are the base prices and some product changes for the 2003MY:

• 2003 Protegé
All trims now feature floor mats as standard equipment. The ES model has a base MSRP of $15,780*. The DX model, with a base MSRP of $13,320*, adds a standard single disc CD player and eliminates air conditioning as standard equipment. The LX model adds 15-inch alloy wheels, a $400 MSRP value, as standard equipment with no increase to the base price of $15,055*. The moonroof and 6-CD Package is priced at $690 MSRP, $510 lower than last years' price when ordered separately. The ABS & Side Airbag Package is $490 MSRP, $310 less than last years' price when ordered separately. Both of these packages are also available on Protegé5.

• 2003 Protegé5
The only change to this model is the addition of floor mats as standard equipment. Mazda has also grouped optional equipment into new option packages as described above. The base MSRP for the Protegé5 is $16,535*.

• 2003 Miata
The MX-5 Miata offers an enhanced cloth model that includes 16" alloy wheels and tires, larger brakes and a strut tower brace as standard equipment. The MSRP increases $325 to $21,605*. The LS adds a premium cloth convertible top and new aluminum-like interior trim pieces. Depending on exterior color, the LS is available in two new interior colors: a parchment leather (replaces tan) and black leather. The LS MSRP, which is raised due to standard equipment additions only, is $24,385*.

• 2003 MPV
For 2003, the MPV LX gets standard 16-inch alloy wheels, seat side table and floor/cargo mats. Power sliding doors, traction control, side airbags and a trailer hitch are now available as LX options. To reduce the price gap between the LX and ES, some features that were standard have been made optional including the power sliding doors and the cassette player. The alarm and engine immobilizer are now included in the Security Package. The new MSRP for the LX is $22,600* ($350 higher) and $26,000* for the ES ($1,192 lower).

• 2003 Mazda Truck
Five new colors have been added for 2003: Sandstorm, Chestnut, Light Tundra, Sunburst Red and Lapis Blue. In addition, two new models, the 203L Cab Plus and the 3.0L Cab Plus 4-Door, are now available. Both models feature alloy wheels, chrome bumpers, chrome grille and visor vanity mirrors. Another change in 2003 is the deletion of the 3.0L engine from the 4x4 lineup – all 2003 4x4 trucks will be equipped with the 4.0L engine. Prices are being increased $93 on a weighted average basis. Specific models affected by this action are the B2300 Regular Cab ($290 MSRP increase), B3000 Dual Sport Regular Cab ($310 MSRP increase) and B3000 Dual Sport ($75 MSRP increase). Pricing on all other trims will remain at the final 2002MY price level. The Power Package discount (when ordered with Convenience Package) has been eliminated.

• 2003 Mazda Tribute
The 2003 Tribute lineup features the DX-I4, LX-V6 and ES-V6, each available as a 2WD or 4WD. The DX-V6 has been discontinued. Each trim level has received sporty interior enhancements such as two-tone dash, brushed aluminum trim pieces, upgraded center dash panel (ES), new cloth seat fabric on DX and LX and new upgraded leather on the ES. A Cold Package is now available on the ES and several new accessories like a DVD entertainment system and compass & outside temperature auto-dimming mirror are available across the lineup. MSRP has been adjusted to reflect equipment enhancements and ranges from $18,200* for the DX 2WD with manual transmission to $24,085* for the ES-V6 4WD with automatic transmission.

Mazda said that it would announce pricing for the all-new 2003 Mazda6 and the 2003 MazdaSpeed Protegé in the near future.

*Base MSRP prices shown do not include destination charges.

To meet the needs of commercial customers, GM is offering a 1ST fleet-only package on 2003 Tahoe, Suburban, Yukon and Yukon XL. The 1ST package deletes certain equipment and offers a credit ranging from ($1,411) to ($2,899) MSRP, depending on the model.

For the Tahoe and Suburban, the 1ST package includes:

AM/FM Stereo (UM7)
Base Inside Rearview Mirror
Base Steering Wheel
Assist Step Delete
Fog Lamps Delete
3^rd Row Seat Delete
Smooth Ride Suspension (1500 Series)
Steel Wheels
P245/75R16 ALS Tires (1500 Series)

The Yukon and Yukon XL 1ST package includes:

AM/FM Stereo (UM7)
Base Inside Rearview Mirror
Base Steering Wheel
Fog Lamps Delete
Locking Rear Differential Delete
Traction Assist Delete (2WD)
3^rd Row Seat Delete
Rear Cargo Doors
Smooth Ride Suspension (1500 Series)
Steel Wheels
P245/75R16 ALS Tires (1500 Series)

2003 Toyota Tundra Pricing Announced, 1.4% Increase

2003 Tundra Access Cab SR5 StepSide

Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc., has announced manufacturer's suggested retail prices (MSRP) for the Tundra full-size pickup, which is now beginning to arrive at dealer showrooms.

The MSRP for Tundra 4x2 models ranges from $15,955 for the V6 five-speed manual Regular Cab to $27,705 for the V8 automatic Limited StepSide Access Cab. MSRP for Tundra 4x4 models range from $23,755 for the V8 automatic SR5 Regular Cab to $31,045 for the V8 automatic Limited StepSide Access Cab. Tundra prices, including enhanced equipment levels, have increased by $333, or 1.4 percent above last year's prices.

All new for 2003 is a StepSide model that is designed to attract full-size pickup buyers who want to add a little flair to their trucks. The StepSide comes in an Access Cab and is available in SR5 and Limited models and in 4x2 and 4x4 configurations. It houses the 4.7-liter i-Force V8 engine that delivers 240 horsepower and 315 lbs.-ft. of torque.

What distinguishes the StepSide styling from the rest of the Tundra lineup is the addition of a StepSide bed with unique tail lamps. The tail lamps pull back over the rear wheel arches for a sleek appearance. The StepSide interior bed width between wheel wells and the bed length remain the same as a regular Tundra bed, while bed depth is increased by nearly two inches.

Tundra receives numerous enhancements for 2003 including a re-designed front fascia with a grille that extends down into the front bumper and round fog lamps that convey a more aggressive appearance. On the SR5 model, the front fascia and grille are color-keyed with chrome accents, while the Limited model is completely color-keyed.

Value is enhanced with the addition of new 17-inch alloy wheels as standard equipment on Limited and SR5 models equipped with a Sport Suspension Package. The Limited also includes a new power sliding rear window. All Tundra models now feature ABS as standard equipment.

Inside, Tundra receives as standard equipment a new multi-function center console, AM/FM/CD audio on the SR5 model and steering wheel audio controls on the Limited model.


2003 Volvo XC90	2003 Volvo XC90 interior

Volvo Cars of North America, LLC recently announced pricing for its first-ever sport utility vehicle, the all-new 2003 XC90. When the vehicle initially goes on sale in November it will be offered in two all-wheel-drive versions – the XC90 AWD and the XC90 AWD T6.

The XC90 AWD models will be equipped with Volvo's electronically controlled all-wheel drive system, a $1,750 stand-alone option, bringing the base price of the vehicle to $35,100. The base price for the XC90 AWD T6, which includes leather seating, a power glass moonroof and an in-dash CD audio system, is $39,975. A front-wheel-drive model is scheduled to go on sale in the first quarter of 2003 and will be priced at $33,500. The destination charge for all models is $625.

The XC90 AWD is powered by a turbocharged inline 5-cylinder engine that generates 208 horsepower at 5,000 rpm and 236 lb.-ft. of torque from 1,500-4,500 rpm. The T6 model has a more powerful twin turbocharged inline 6-cylinder engine that produces 268 hp at 5,100 rpm and 280 lb.-ft. of torque from 1,800-5,000 rpm.

Volvo calls XC90 "the next-generation SUV" for its innovative safety features, which include Roll Stability Control System, pretension seatbelts in all seating positions, an inflatable side curtain air bag for 3^rd row seats, an integrated sliding center child booster seat, and high-strength Boron steel roof structure. Other safety features include Dynamic Stability Traction Control (DSTC), ABS, whiplash protection seats and side-impact protection system (SIPS).

Bloomberg reports that GM is planning to streamline its car lineup by eliminating 5 of its 15 mid-sized models by 2006. GM sources say the action will help the automaker to reduce manufacturing and development costs and allow them to better focus their marketing strategies on the remaining lineup.

In a memo called "Product Portfolio Through 2005", GM confirmed that 2004 will be the final model year for the Buick Century and Oldsmobile Alero. The 2003 Aurora is now in its final model year run.

CARS
Year	Make	Cyl	Model	Dr	Location	Invoice	Ref #
02	Chevrolet	6	Impala Sedan	4	Seaford, NY	$19,040	02115
02	Ford	8	Crown Victoria HD Sedan	4	Springfield, NJ	$22,274	55309
02	Ford	8	Crown Victoria HD Sedan	4	Birmingham, AL	$22,002	21274
02	Ford	8	Crown Victoria HD Sedan	4	Birmingham, AL	$22,002	21275
02	Mercury	6	Sable GS Plus Wagon	4	Dallas, TX	$19,713	100506

TRUCKS
Year	Make	Cyl	Model	Location	Invoice	Ref #
02	Ford	8	Explorer 4 Dr XLT 4x4	Batesville, MS	$29,417	20014
02	Ford	8	F-150 SuperCab 4x2	Salinas, CA	$20,816	03144
When a "stock purchase" is desired, you may consider using a vehicle from the ARI "pool" to save money and time. Call your ARI representative for details!

Feature News

Pool Vehicles

Issue 216– August 19, 2002

Mazda Outlines 2003MY Product Changes, Announces Pricing

New 1ST Fleet Package Now Available on 2003 GM SUVs

2003 Toyota Tundra Pricing Announced, 1.4% Increase

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