Another four from Autocade

Not that I have time but when I am tired I seem to add new cars to Autocade, just to feel productive. Unlike Twitter, etc., it is not fleeting, and I feel I’ve contributed to the knowledge base of the internet. Here were a few that were out of the ordinary in the most recent series of updates.

Lotus Élan S2 (M100). 1994–5 (prod. 800). 2-door convertible. F/F, 1588 cm³ (4 cyl. DOHC). Lotus finds a way to use up the remaining Isuzu engines by issuing a limited-edition S2, while under Bugatti ownership. Handling better sorted after criticisms of too-safe original.

Dongfeng Citroën C2 (T21). 2006 to date (prod. unknown). 5-door sedan. F/F, 1360 cm³ (4 cyl. OHC), 1587 cm³ (4 cyl. DOHC). With the Peugeot brand less successful than the Citroën one in Red China, Dongfeng launched a facelifted Peugeot 206 with fairly well integrated Citroënesque front and rear ends. Mechanically identical to the 206 (which is also made in China). Fairly able, competent if a little dull.

Kish Khodro Sinad Veek. 2004 to date (prod. unknown). 5-door MPV. F/F, 1598 cm³ (4 cyl. OHC). Iranian version of Renault Mégane Scénic I, manufactured under licence by Kish Khodro. Different front end.

Pontiac G8. 2008–9 (prod. 30,693 sold to June 2009). 4-door sedan. F/R, 3564 cm³ (V6 DOHC), 5967, 6162 cm³ (V8 OHV). Americanized Holden Commodore (VE) with Pontiac grille. Critically praised by motoring journalists as a value-for-money sports’ sedan but sold very poorly, leading to cancellation after the 2009 model year, along with the Pontiac brand itself. GXP from 2009, with 6·2-litre V8.