The original draft of this current sedan style is what most recently thrust Caprice into the spotlight - and also into several winners cir- cles. Caprice's aerodynamic exteri- or styling captured the attention of the automotive media and the pub- lie alike. ', Not to be overlooked is the rea- son for Caprice's legendary ride - fall-coil suspension, rear-wheel- drive, and full-perimeter steel frame. With plenty of room inside for six passengers, it has plenty for North American tastes. especially when the drive might mean two or three days on the mad and two or three months of luggage packed behind you. Other changes to Caprice include gold accents on the LS, a power window lockout switch added to the drive's door. Scotchgardm Fabric rotector now on the carpets and oormats, and four new exterior lotus. I But the stylists were not the only GM people working to refine the Caprice for 1993; the engineers Were also hard at work. Their achievements include making the 180-horsepower. 5.7L V8 the stan- dard powerplant on the Classic L12 (pp from the 5.0L that powers the other sedans in the line), adding more acoustical insulation to further reduce engine, wind and road noise, and installing new interior fabrics and trim for all models. Though the wagon's styling is unchanged from 1992. it does get woodgrain applique for 1993 (if that's your choice) and will come only as the Caprice Classic. Awards are not new for Caprice, of course, since it's picked up numerous kudos during its 27-year lifespan, including lots of "best buy" ratings from consumer publi- cations and two prestigious Car of the Year Awards from Motor Trend Magazine - the most recent of which was bestowed on the 1991 Caprice Classic L12 sedan. 1 All Caprice models still come l ith an impressive array of stan- ard equipment that includes 4- heel anti-lock brakes, a driver's- ide airbag, air conditioning, a Tilt- eel adjustable steering column, ntermittent wipers, tinted glass, ar-door child-security locks, and This freshening affects all three sedans, the Caprice Classic (former- ly called Caprice), the uplevel Caprice Classic LS (a new designs tion), and the Caprice Classic LTZ option package, and readily allows the use of the Classic name on all versions. GM designers have used a design theme from the fashion, fur- niture and architectural industries to restyle the rear end of the Caprice sedan. Essentially, GM took Caprice's look into the future by bringing back the best of the past. This detailing included opening up the rear wheel wells, revising tail- lamps and in general, emphasizes the "horizontal" look from the rear. _For 1993. the number of Caprices on the road will continue to swell, but the look will change - a little. f the Chevrolet Caprice is one of Ithe most familiar vehicles on the road in North America, it should cbme as no surprise. Over three million civilians and about two- thjrds of the law enforcement agen- dies drive the full-size, rear-wheel- dtive car known for affordable lux- ury and dependable service. in AM/FM stereo radio with digital Jock. Caprice Classic LS offers as ditional equipment the auto-dim- ing inside rearview elec- ochromic mirror, up-level 55/45 lit-bench seat, power windows d more. The 5.7L LTZ Caprice package swers the question, "can a full ze sedan please the driving enthu- ast?" This option gives you a n suspension, Eagle GT+4 tires, ited-slip rear axle, heavy-duty ame, brakes, and cooling and a ather-wrapped steering wheel. Full-size Caprice draws raves from its owners Wagons - with their special vy-duty suspensions - are natu- ly inspired to hold 8 passengers. hey can also haul a whopping ,624L (92.7 cu. ft.) of cargo. The .7L V8, automatic rear level con- ol and a trailer towing package ith a hauling capacity of up to 268 kg (5,000 lb.) can be ordered, Out of uniform, the Caprice is opular with families and "empty st" couples, both of whom appre- ates its roominess, comfort and fety features. In uniform, for {aprice Classic LTZ Sedan: praise from buyers One reason for muting tires is to keepthewearasevenaspossible. A tire which remains in one position throughout its life may wear uneven- Iv. Rotate your tires for best results Notsuchagoodidea,saystheCar Care Council. Front wheels not only carry most of the weight of a front drive vehicle, they also provide steer- ing, braking and propulsion. So it stands to reason that they deserve healthy tires. If wheels are not rotated. the front tires would be worn thin while the back ones still would look neatly like new. True. tires do wear better on the back end of a front-drive vehicle, about 2 1/2 times longer than the front when all wheels are properly aligned. This fact occasionally raises a controversy about the pros and cons of tire rotation (periodically switching thelocationoftiresonthecar).lsit better to keep the same tires on the rear and replace only the front tires when they wear out? No matter what duty it draws, Caprice is greatly appreciated by its users. In J.D. Power's survey of 1992 New Car Initial Quality Study, Caprice was named "Best in Class" by the prestigious quality measure- ment corporation, beating out not only its arch-rivals from Ford (the Crown Victoria) and Mercury (the Grand Marquis), but also such luxu- ry cars as the BMW 525i and 735i, the Lincoln Continental and Mark WI, and the Mercedes-Benz 190, 300/500SL, and S-Class sedans. Then there's the story about the tight-fisted guy who installed his snow tires on the rear wheels of his front-wheel-drive car so they'd last longer. many of the same reasons, Caprice is the sedan of choice for police and taxi services. This dual personality is a testament to Caprice's reliabili- ty and durability. tr EVEN OUTPERFORMS the best selling performance car in its class at a better rate than you'll get at the bank financing over 48 months on any 1993 Acura Integra model. © Which means you can buy Right now, for a limited time you can get 4.8% THE PRIME RATE. 48)() FINANCING FOR 48 MONTHS see your Acura dealer soon. Because you won't find a better deal on a better car 0 But this offer is for a limited time only. So, G) PRU ISM 1M RA} n I) " RV )RMAN([ I993 INTECRA Wednesday, July 14, 1993- Automotlvo .-Nb