Cars of the 2000s quiz

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1. 1 Easy

   Which American car got a retro redesign for the 2005 model year?

   Answer: Ford Mustang

   Why: Retro went deep: the 2005 car kept a solid rear axle, and independent rear suspension became standard on the Mustang only in 2015.

2. 2 Medium

   Porsche entered the SUV market in 2002 with which high-performance luxury model?

   Answer: Cayenne

   Why: Porsche built a brand new factory in Leipzig for it, and the first one rolled off the line on 20 August 2002, the day the plant opened.

3. 3 Hard

   Why did early Chevrolet Avalanches feature extensive gray plastic body cladding?

   Answer: Debris protection

   Why: The plastic later turned chalky and faded, and from mid-2003 buyers could skip it with the "Without Body Hardware" option, nicknamed Slicksides.

4. 4 Easy

   Why did the Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren feature a pop-up air brake?

   Answer: Assisting emergency stopping

   Why: Above 95 km/h the spoiler already sits at 10 degrees; stamp on the brake pedal and it snaps up to 65 degrees against the air.

5. 5 Medium

   Which electric car had its chassis assembled by Lotus in Hethel?

   Answer: Tesla Roadster

   Why: The Roadster packed 6,831 lithium-ion cells and earned a 244-mile EPA range.

6. 6 Hard

   What does the "HHR" in the Chevrolet HHR stand for?

   Answer: Heritage High Roof

   Why: Bryan Nesbitt, earlier lead designer of the Chrysler PT Cruiser, gave the HHR its retro look from the 1947 Suburban and Advance Design pickups.