Last year saw BMW return to the cruiser segment with a heritage-heavy Harley-Davidson rival, the R 18. However, the motorcycle world changes just as quickly as the automotive one, and BMW’s competition hasn’t stayed stagnant. Indian redesigned the Chief, for example, and Harley-Davidson launched the totally-new Sportster S. So, for 2022, BMW is expanding its cruiser offerings with two new R 18 trims: the Transcontinental and the B.
The R 18 Transcontinental and B join the BMW R 18 lineup for 2022
2022 BMW R 18 Transcontinental (left) and R 18 B | BMW
Initially, the BMW R 18 was only available in base and First Edition trim. Shortly afterward, though, BMW added the Classic trim. This is a more touring-focused R 18, RideApart says, and features a windscreen, saddlebags, floorboards, a pillion seat, and cruise control. And for 2022, the BMW R 18 is going even further into bagger territory with the R 18 Transcontinental and R 18 B trims.
Mechanically, the 2022 BMW R 18 Transcontinental and B are virtually identical to the base and Classic trims. However, in addition to slightly more rear travel, the Transcontinental and B have shorter wheelbases and more steeply-raked forks, Cycle World reports. Plus, these new trims’ rear suspension automatically adjusts its preload based on the load, RevZilla notes. And like the Classic, they have standard cruise control.
What makes the Transcontinental and B different from the other trims?
2022 BMW R 18 B side 3/4 | BMW
Where the 2022 BMW R 18 Transcontinental and B truly differ from the base and Classic trims are their additional features. Besides the rear suspension, both the Transcontinental and B have standard hard-sided luggage and large handlebar-mounted wind fairings. Appropriate, given that the ‘B’ in ‘R 18 B’ stands for ‘bagger.’ Plus, the larger gas tank has built-in phone storage.
In addition, while the R 18 and R 18 Classic only have one dial, the Transcontinental and B have four gauges: speedometer, tachometer, fuel gauge, and temperature gauge. The latter two trims also come standard with a 10.25” TFT display with app-connected navigation, extra LED lighting, and a Marshall sound system. The standard system has two speakers, but the optional Gold Series Stage 1 and 2 have four and six, respectively. Plus, a 180-watt amplifier and two case-mounted subwoofers.
2022 BMW R 18 Transcontinental handlebars and dash | BMW
On top of that, the 2022 BMW R 18 Transcontinental and B have standard rear-wheel-slip control. And, taking a page from the Ducati Multistrada V4’s book, optional adaptive cruise control. That’s right, BMW’s cruiser has an optional driver-assistance feature. Finally,
While the 2022 BMW R 18 B fits the bagger mold, the Transcontinental is the longer-distance touring model. Like the B, the Transcontinental has a two-person seat; however, it’s wider and has standard heating elements. Also, the Transcontinental has floorboards, while the B has footpegs (albeit larger than the base ones, Cycle World notes). Plus, the R 18 Transcontinental has a larger fairing that also features adjustable ventilation.
How much is a 2022 BMW R 18?
The base 2022 BMW R 18 starts at $17,495; the Classic is $2000 more. Meanwhile, the R 18 B starts at $21,495 and the Transcontinental at $24,995.
But are the extra features on the touring models worth the upcharge? In terms of money, yes. For one, the base R 18 doesn’t offer optional hard saddlebags or an audio system. And outfitting the base model as closely as possible to the B trim costs roughly the same as buying the latter anyway.
That being said, if you don’t plan on doing long-distance riding, upgrading to the B or Transcontinental isn’t strictly necessary. However, for those looking to hit the highway on their BMW cruisers, the new trims are worth a test ride.
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There’s an SUV boom, and it seems the sedans are the casualties. The list for mid-size sedans headed to the automotive graveyard is growing, and the VW Passat has joined it. This car was recently canceled but will have one more run with a special edition, which is great news for car enthusiasts that loved this car.
One of the main reasons why cars are being canceled is due to underperformance. Volkswagen Passat has been lagging in sales when it comes to its competitors, and Volkswagen has decided to stop production. It had its fair share of trouble, and this decision was definitely coming.
History of the Passat and Its Placement in the VW Lineup
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The first generation VW Passat was unleashed in 1973. For more than 4 decades, this vehicle has been a favorite among many families. It’s believed that the first VW Passat was inspired by the new Audi 80, which had been launched barely one year earlier. The engines and the platforms were the same, but the external styling was by Giorgetto Giugiaro.
The German term for trade wind inspired the name, and the VW Passat lived up to its expectations. It was a lean and faster version of the Audi, which is why it’s not surprising that it was an instant hit in the market.
It was considered one of the most modern cars and was a fresh breath of air from the VW Type 3 and Type 4, which it was intended to replace. However, the VW Passat has not been without its share of problems. Its sales have been paling compared to its competitors and have struggled to keep up with the recent VW models.
The President and CEO of the Volkswagen Group America highlighted in a statement that their Chattanooga, Tennesee, plant would shift away from producing the VW Passat, which was low-selling and focus on profitable models like the five-seat Atlas Sport crossover.
The Passat has also faced various setbacks, including the diesel version cheating on emission standards. This resulted in a big scandal that caused it to be scraped off from a negotiated trade-in program.
What Will Be Included in the Limited Edition Model?
The current US market Passat was specifically designed for the North American market, so it diverged from the euro version. It was mainly intended to boost sales in this region and was the first VW model built in the Chattanooga plant.
Even though the VW Passat was canceled just 3 years shy of its 50th birthday, it is not going down without a fight. Volkswagen will be producing a limited edition of the 1973 models to celebrate this vehicle.
The limited-edition Passat will feature power-folding mirrors, a trunk that opens with the wave of a foot, and 18-inch wheels. The car’s interior will have a Fender audio system, navigation, and leather sport seats that have been infused with driver-seat memory foam. This model will be available in various color combinations, including Racing Green Metallic, Aurora Red Metallic, Platinum Grey Metallic, and Pure White.
Official Cancellation of the Passat
In its press release, VW highlighted that the factory should not be shut down and used to build electric cars and SUV models. The VW Passat will officially stop production in 2022. Of the limited edition models, 423 units will be in the Racing Green Metallic paint that is currently not used on the Passat.
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The Lexus GX SUV is a strange camp in the automotive world. It’s a well-decorated off-roader, but the Lexus is also a fairly pricey luxury SUV rarely actually used for off-roading anymore. To make matters more strange, it is a known fact that these pricey SUVs are woefully outdated.
2022 Lexus GX | Lexus
The 2021 Lexus GX is big, clumsy, terrible on gas, has a thousand-year-old transmission, and, until now, had a positively ancient infotainment system. However, Lexus has finally given the mighty GX some upgrades and brought it a few steps closer to the 21st century.
There is a major change coming to the 2022 Lexus GX
2022 Lexus GX Interior | Lexus
Reports say that the 2022 Lexus GX is getting an entirely new center stack, a piece that was outdated 10 years ago. Crowing this new center stack is a freshly redesigned 10.3-inch infotainment screen.
Thankfully, Lexus has done away with its horribly outdated Enform system. The new display is finally updated with other Lexus model setups and has Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, and Amazon Alexa integration from the factory. The rest of the controls have also been updated, but in true Lexus (Toyota) form, the GX will still have a CD player.
What other updates are coming for the 2022 Lexus GX?
2022 Lexus GX | Lexus
Although many updates are needed for the Lexus GX, the new center stack and infotainment are among the biggest in terms of customer satisfaction. However, there are some other cool updates included in the 2022 Lexus GX.
As the photos show, the GX is getting cool new colors added to the lineup. Aside from the pictured Nori Green, there is also a Black Line special edition based on the Premium GX460.
The gussied up Black Line special edition includes blacked-out 18-inch wheels, a smoked grille surround, black front, and rear bumper accents, garnet red tail lamps, black roof rails, and body-colored door handles. The Black Line GX isn’t just to make you feel like the newest member of Men in Black; it also has the standard features; intuitive parking assist, navigation, and power-folding heated.
Just because it’s old doesn’t mean it’s bad
The Lexus GX is an old model; 12-years-old, to be exact. But, just because it’s old doesn’t mean it’s bad. It’s actually quite the contrary. Off-road enthusiasts still hunt the earlier, cheaper models for building overland rigs and mudding trucks.
Not only is the GX a great off-road rig, but it is also great on roads. Consumer Reports is infamously harsh toward body-on-frame off-road SUVs. These trucks tend to be uncomfortable, loud, bouncy, and all-around rough. CR prioritizes things like comfort, safety, and reliability above basically everything else.
The 2021 Lexus GX scored an impressive 79/100 from CR for excelling in all three areas. Somehow, the GX is rugged and tough enough to be thrashed off-road while still comfortable and safe for everyday on-road driving. This is fairly unheard of.
Although the GX has always been outdated and rough around the edges, customers still love them for their rugged reliability off-road and reliability on-road. Now that the GX sees some much-needed improvements, the truck is getting a little more expensive. The new starting price for the 2022 Lexus GX is $54,950. If it feels a bit more in touch with modern times, we think Lexus will see plenty of customers willing to shell out a little extra.
In the world of supercars, no brand is more highly valued than Ferrari. With its sleek designs and robust engines, the Italian automaker commands respect. But not all models are created equal. Some Ferraris boast more than under-the-hood dynamics and stunning exteriors. Of course, these extras come with hefty price tags, making the following beauties the top five most expensive Ferraris of all time.
And if you’re not familiar with just how rare and collectible these cars really are, prepare to have your mind blown.
The top 5 most expensive Ferraris of all time
Ferrari FXX-K | Martyn Lucy/Getty Images
Most Prancing Horses carry sizable sticker prices. But the top five most expensive Ferraris are pricey even for the deep-pocketed. The Ferrari 250 GTO, LaFerrari Aperta, Ferrari FXX-K, Ferrari Enzo, and Ferrari 288 GTO are among the hottest supercars. And they also cost more than most.
The average Ferrari MSRP for an American consumer ranges from about $300,000 to $600,000. Adding extra features or amenities translates to a much higher purchase price. But the top five most expensive Ferraris far exceed the million-dollar mark, duPont Registry reports.
Based on limited availability and production, along with a robust roster of impressive features and precisely engineered extras, the following models sell for several million dollars each. And collectors are willing to fork over the cash for these legendary Italian machines.
Ferrari 250 GTO: The Holy Grail of collectible cars
Robert Frank of CNBC says the “Holy Grail in collectible cars” is the Ferrari 250 GTO. This unicorn drew such acclaim, in part, because of its minimal production. Finding one today means hunting down one of only 36 ever made between 1962 and 1964. This scarcity drove the car’s value through the roof and makes it one of the hardest to find because any current owner probably won’t be in a position to sell.
In 2017, Bernard Carl privately sold his Ferrari 250 GTO to racecar driver Gregor Fisken for $44 million. However, the sale resulted in a $500,000 lawsuit because Fisken claimed the car didn’t have the original gearbox. Suing for the value of the gearbox alone of $25,000, along with the $500,000 to compensate him for his search time to find one, Fisken claimed Carl knew about the replaced gearbox. The Ferrari gearbox price alone could buy a new sedan.
You might not believe this Ferrari 250 GTO price
Another CNBC report featured a world-record sale of one of these legendary cars. A super-rare 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO rolled down the line at RM Sotheby’s collector sale and sold for an astounding $48.4 million. This record-breaking auction beat out the previous record-holders: a 1957 Ferrari that once sold for $35 million and a Ferrari 250 GTO Berlinetta that sold in 2014 for $38 million.
In summer 2018, a private sale saw a 1963 Ferrari GTO exchange hands for $70 million. This landmark purchase marks the highest purchase price for any car ever. And it proves the “Holy Grail” of Ferraris is certainly the most expensive.
Its V12 engine produces 302 hp, pushing the GTO from 0 to 60 mph in a speedy 5.4 seconds, Top Speed reports.
But the Ferrari 250 GTO isn’t the only model selling for tens of millions of dollars. Four others have ridiculously high prices and jaw-dropping values.
You can’t have a list of the top five most expensive Ferraris without the LaFerrari Aperta. Some consider this stunner the ultimate Prancing Horse.
The automaker produced the LaFerrari — its first street-legal hybrid — in 2016 and 2017. It’s the first of its kind to feature the HY-KERS system that combines the hybrid electric motor with the most powerful “incarnation of the Ferrari’s classic V12,” Ferrari says. That’s 9,000 RPMs at the helm of a hybrid.
Calling it the ultimate Ferrari isn’t an understatement.
The LaFerrari Aperta price is breathtaking
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If you want one of these innovative hybrid Ferrari models, you’ll need to prepare yourself for the number of zeros you’ll need to write on the check. To own a LaFerrari Aperta, boasting one of the fastest computers in its hyper-hybrid version, you’ll need to fork over $4.8 million or more, according to duPont Registry, which is absolutely bonkers, even if it is the ultimate Ferrari.
Sure, you’ll have incredible driving dynamics that rival even the LaFerrari coupe, but you’ll pay a hefty sum for the super-sporty Aperta because of another factor: limited production. Of the 499 LaFerrari examples Ferrari made, the automaker produced only 210 Aperta examples, catapulting this model into the top five most expensive Ferraris. And that’s, of course, if you can persuade one of the owners to part with theirs.
Please don’t confuse the Ferrari FXX-K with the LaFerrari — they’re different models with entirely different performance agendas. The FXX-K packs a naturally aspirated V12 married to 187 electric horses in the HY-KERS kinetic-energy recovery system. But the total power on this configuration is a chest-pounding 1,036 hp and 664 lb-ft of torque, making it the most potent Ferrari. With racing dynamics in mind, the automaker produced this hybrid version from 2015 to 2017.
In track speed alone, this Italian hybrid completed the 1.862-mile lap at Fiorano in 1 minute 14 seconds, Car and Driver reported. And Ferrari brags that the FXX-K hits maximum revs of 9,250 RPMs. Even its aerodynamics were designed for eye-watering experiences, with 23% more downforce.
By comparison, the average Formula 1 racecar has an aerodynamic efficiency score of three. The Ferrari FXX-K has a 2.84 rating. It can create almost 1,200 pounds of downforce at 124 mph. Add in the rear spoiler treatments and winglets on the vertical stabilizers, and it may just be the flagship for Ferrari’s XX racing series.
The Ferrari FXX-K price has a price to match its power
Like the other models on this list of the top five most expensive Ferraris, the Ferrari FXX-K saw limited production. In fact, the automaker produced only 40 examples, all of which sold almost immediately. And those original owners had their rare rides transported by Scuderia Ferrari for the ultimate red-carpet experience.
So finding one today might be a challenging proposition. But paying the average $4.1 million to buy one might be an even taller order. If you were wealthy enough to own a Ferrari FXX-K, you’d drive a hybrid designed for speed and providing unrestricted performance levels.
Two models remain on this list of the top five most expensive Ferraris ever sold. And when you build cars this fast, this intense, and this rare, it only makes sense they sell for several million each.
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Many enthusiasts believe every Ferrari is a beast in its own right. The carmaker prides itself on building revolutionary models that embody performance, style, and innovation worthy of the Ferrari brand. Ferrari says its mission for each vehicle is to represent the “pinnacle of the company’s technological achievements.” And in 2002, one of the most famous models joined the Ferrari family. The Ferrari Enzo brought extreme performance, making this street-legal supercar one of the top five most expensive Ferraris of all time.
The Ferrari Enzo is famous for its inboard suspension, carbon-fiber monocoque, and powerful V12. This 6.0-liter engine pairs with variable valve timing, allowing the Enzo to harness 651 hp and 485 lb-ft of torque. The race team behind the Enzo’s design took the liberty to install track-banned tech, too, including adjustable suspension, active aero, and stability control. This unique and revolutionary car was even worthy of Pope John Paul II, whom Ferrari gave the final model ever made.
The Ferrari Enzo price reflects the car’s rarity
In true Ferrari form, the automaker didn’t mass-produce the Ferrari Enzo. Maranello built 400 models between 2003 and 2004, adding to the car’s mystique and rarity. Today, if you’re lucky to find one, you’ll pay around $2.9 million.
Celebrities flock to the Ferrari Enzo, with notable owners like Nicolas Cage, Pharrell Williams, and Eric Clapton. Comedian Eddie Griffin actually crashed his $3 million Enzo during a charity racing event. And the Ferrari Enzo holds the record for the most expensive car ever sold in an online auction when a 2003 model — with only 1,250 miles on the odometer — went for $2.64 million, CNET reports.
The car that started it all is the stunning Ferrari 288 GTO. This rare gem came about when the racing team set out to build a Group B model for the World Rally Championship. With limits on suspension and engine design, turbochargers came into play to create the Prancing Horse’s first supercar.
At first glance, the Ferrari 288 GTO might look like a 308 GTB, as CNN points out, but don’t be fooled. Every detail of this car is extra-special, including its reduced weight of only 2,555 pounds. With 396 hp and 366 lb-ft of torque, this lightweight model can reach 125 mph in 15 seconds. It’s still one of the fastest production models to date.
The Ferrari 288 GTO price is affordable compared to the other most expensive Ferraris
The Ferrari 288 GTO is not only one of the fastest but also one of the top five most expensive Ferraris. The average price to buy one is roughly $2.2 million. An RM Sotheby’s specialist auctioneer said these cars are often valued between $2.5 million and $3.5 million. A 1985 Ferrari 288 GTO once sold for $3.3 million at auction. The automaker produced only 272 examples between 1984 and 1987, contributing to its mind-blowing sales price. And it continues to be one of the most iconic and sought-after ’80s models.
These five rare models — the Ferrari 250 GTO, LaFerrari Aperta, Ferrari FXX-K, Ferrari Enzo, and Ferrari 288 GTO — have earned their place among the top five most expensive Ferraris of all time. They’re each impressive in their own way. Even if you don’t think you’ll ever own one, you can still appreciate the Prancing Horse’s sheer power, dynamic styling, and vaunted reputation.
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