tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8899478448378338112024-03-05T18:29:53.065+07:00AUTO-CARy3nhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04545573334536152103noreply@blogger.comBlogger112125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-889947844837833811.post-46640142480919130432017-08-14T18:14:00.000+07:002017-08-14T18:14:20.514+07:00"News" specs and price Mitsubishi Expander Latest 2017 in Indonesia<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Since it was first introduced early last year is now the price of All
New Mitsubishi Expander officially marketed, using the latest
Specifications that have never been used before, but the use of the
machine is the same for 1.5-liter engine capacity i.e., prestigious and
largest exhibition event in Southeast ASIA on the Moon yesterday IIMS
2017 brings a lot of information about the surrounding four-wheeled
automobile in the country as well as abroad that would slide this year.
At the exhibition not least the pageant, including one of the newest
products from PT Krama Yudha Tiga Berlian motors that will launch the
newest car in the year 2017 with the name of the Small MPV Mitsubishi
Expander one cheap car-MPV.</div>
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Mitsubishi XM now Mitsubishi Expander is MPV which has breathtaking
design can be seen from the look taller stature and bentuknyapun much
change from the usually makes Mitsubishi Expander would affect sales of
Toyota's highest series of Veloz family Avanza, besides the side of
exterior and interior of New Mitsubishi Expander far more luxury if
compared to other MPV cars , can be seen on the dasboard most more
modern shades of emphasis with the placement of a wider digital panel on
the center console dasboar, as well as the placement of the buttons are
most commonly used by pengemudipun is very sismpel and easy to reach
for the driver if need the functionality. because the body of the car
has been designed by Mitsubishi factory that reportedly has begun the
production phase and is ready for sale kepasaran, then look out the car
carried this very elegant and has the feel of adventure such as the type
of the other crossover cars than the other.</div>
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Because this car has already entered production on next year so
currently only about the specifics of the Expander Mitsubishi still
flooded intersections because there hasn't been a more detailed clarity
about what features that will ditanamkannya later, but if your views of
this MPV concept car exhibited time indeed is quite a luxury for the car
to competitors, and it seems the car will haul in Indonesia this year
already hauling in Indonesia dijalanan GIIAS exhibition which will be
held at 10 – 20 August 2017.</div>
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Mitsubishi exterior look of the Expander is decorated with a lot of
fancy accessories such as on the front side there are emblems with
grille that has crome bumpers as well as material that is not too wide
so that the front side of the car is quite simple yet carry luxurious
and elegant appearance as well as having its own characteristic or
arguably nyeleneh of the form normally. Then along the side there is no
existence of any accessories, it's just a long slope up to goto the rear
and slightly coated in black on the side of the bottom. </div>
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The roof of
the car had been decorated with the Roof in the form of the concept now
dubuang it to emphasize price, then switch on the back where there are
lights that are interesting and slightly jutting out of the body and
there is also a spoiler adds to the aesthetic value on the back to be
more sporty rear bumper, and it looks like party KTB want to apply such a
diminutive form of the bumper on the front of this car. </div>
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But unfortunately on the interior Mitsubishi Expander is not known in
detail, but would estimate is decorated with fine materials, and a
complete feature in it. Later in the car cabin is very spacious so that
expnder can hold up to 7 passengers with luggage space available and
sufficient if we carry our stuff will be facilitated in the Affairs of
the innate suitcase. </div>
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Although the units would have to be produced on a
tahunini, but a number of questions keep coming challenge certainty when
the heck actually XM this concept is for sale. the latest cars from
Mitsubishi, is indeed different from the first concept recognized result
but the difference is not begiatu different, but by the number of
outstanding info in online media such as Yaoutube.com confirmed that
this is the newest product from Mitsubhisi who will be playing for sale
at Indosesia.</div>
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If the statement of the Corporate General Manager of Design Office MMC
i.e. Tsunehiro Kunimoto mentions, that the car will be produced
according the Expander concept, so the shape of this car will have the
same look but only a few are eliminated as informer and akana sunrof.
Then what price the Mitsubishi Expander, according to the news that the
car sounded small MPV XM Concept will be marketed Rp.189 million for
OTR Jakarta and to the highest version Rp.246 million, and Mitsubishi
type options to Expander will be available in six options that can be
customized to fit your existing budget.</div>
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The latest variant of the Mitsubishi type Xpander: </div>
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1. Xpander GLX M/T Rp
189.000.000 </div>
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2. Xpander GLX A/T Rp 199.000.000 </div>
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3. Xpander GLS M/T Rp 209.000.000 </div>
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4. Xpander GLS A/T Rp 219.000.000 </div>
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5. Xpander Exceed A/T Rp 232.000.000 </div>
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6. Xpander Ultimate A/T Rp 246.000.000</div>
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One of the most interesting things from Mitsubishi XM is arguably the
car's versatility because the shape and appearance that is semi
Crossover, as seen on a video circulating on Youtube will be the
performance of a machine that moves across a variety of burly body
terrain rugged even without problems, while for many urban streets are
having congestion like Jakarta this car remains stable thanks to the
refrigerated machine extras that are already designed for daily needs.</div>
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Disadvantages and advantages of Mitsubishi Expander currently is indeed
much more to comment is great because his car was still in the stage
production, so in the calculations on paper still has quite a good
reputation, but if seen from the shape of the trunk he indeed is quite
narrow, this is because the form dimensions Mitsubishi XM leaning more
to the style of a Crossover, but it's not particularly a problem because
if you want more baggage we can fold the seat for a third luggage will
be created. </div>
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Yet the number in respect of the information provided by
Mitsubishi about detail information will be more complete Mitsubishi
Expander, then this just may temporarily be inform'd spec and feature
Mitsubishi Expander 2017, we wait for further development early next
year. If there is new information about Mitsubishi XM, we will be
constantly updating this update so that the information obtained be more
accurate. </div>
y3nhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04545573334536152103noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-889947844837833811.post-81247463978571181762017-08-10T16:11:00.000+07:002017-08-10T16:12:59.556+07:00Audi RS3 Saloon UK 2017 review<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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When Audi launched the last RS3 in 2015, some bright spark at its
advertising agency, doubtless tickled pink by the thought of a hatchback
with a bisected, turbocharged V10 cylinder bank under the bonnet, had
the idea of showing the car being ' born ' to a tortured, sweat-covered
R8 in a two-minute commercial. </div>
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Setting aside its exuberant graphical
detail – which inevitably and intentionally garnered mild forms – the
film is ultimately contemptible because in reality the RS3 had about as
much to do with the R8 u.s. Bhutan did with the birth of rhythm and
blues. Sure, it possessed 362bhp and permanent all-wheel drive and
could scorch from origin A to B epilogue in the time it takes to read an
emoji; but its relationship to Neckarsulm's spaceframe, mid-engined
masterstroke stopped at a few shared chromosomes in the engine bay.
Where the R8 was the link like a bowstring and just about us biddable,
the RS3 permanently stayed riveted to the same old set of notes.</div>
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Its replacement only really breaks the mould in one sense: alongside the
familiar flavour, the Audi Sportback has opted to make it available as a
saloon, too. On paper at least, the decision ought to be as stymieing
model's desirability to the U.S. having the bodywork made of placenta. </div>
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The recent introduction of the Mercedes-AMG CLA 45 notwithstanding,
compact saloons have typically proven about the popular in the U.S. UK
us root canal; think Volkswagen Jetta or the Skoda Rapid or the Vauxhall
Belmont. But think again. Those models were viewed with withering
suspicion because they looked funny: a symptom of putting a longer,
three-box body on a comparatively skinny car. </div>
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The RS3 is emphatically
not skinny. Versus the A3, it has had its front track widened by 20 mm
and its rear by 14 mm. And even if it had not, the car's substantial
19in wheels and dramatised styling would likely ensure that its
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Consequently, there's a harmonious,
hockey-puck poise about the saloon that harks back to the B7 RS4 of
generation; coincidentally, one of the models that helped forge
Neckarsulm's current reputation for a certain kind of steroidal road
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In that respect, the new RS3 has been treated to another round of
under-the-skin injections. Its output, already deliriously jacked, has
now been increased to 395bhp; meaning that, in metric terms, at least
Ingolstadt can claim to have introduced 400hp to a hot hatch for the
first time. (When it means ' first ', of course what Audi really means
is before Mercedes-AMG and BMW'S managed it. The fact that the Cosworth
Impreza STi CS400 was producing 395bhp almost a decade ago, and the
Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution X F. Q.-440 earlier.now event, is about us
distant from Ingolstadt's radar as the output of Caterham, Morgan or
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The power comes on, still, from the half-pint V10; Audi Sport having
again made an overhaul of the 2.5-litre five-pot is the focus of its
efforts. Alongside the world muscle gain, the engineers have slashed
away at the merciless engine's paunch: fitting a sump and magnesium
replacing the iron block with a lightweight alloy alternative. All told,
the RS3 's front axle has been unburdened to the tune of 26kg.<br />
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The
Sportback now weighs 1510kg; the saloon 1515kg – moderately less than a
Mercedes-AMG A45 or even a rear-drive BMW M2. An Audi S3 Saloon – the
RS3 's authentic closest living relative – 45kg is lighter still on
paper and equally satisfying to sit in the US – but there the comparison
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The S3 is powered by the 2.0-litre EA888 unit in its Golf R
format; the RS3 is powered by gluttony and 1-2-4-5-3 firing throb and a
two-phase injection system that presumably unleashes a tsunami's worth
of super-unleaded into the manifolds come 4000 RPM. In a straight line,
the difference between old and new could almost be called subtle. The
net effect, though, is not. The RS3, be it a saloon or Sportback,
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Fast enough from a standing start to trouble your blood flow; fast
enough even to almost convince you that your phone is dropping 4 g
because the radio waves can't keep up. Strapped to a V-Box in 2015, the
last model clocked a 3.9 sec to 60 mph while two-up under road test
conditions – Lord knows how many fractions the latest iteration has to
be ousted from its sprint time. </div>
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Whether or not its savagery is actually
visceral soul-movingly immersive is another genuine question, yet it is
made to feel of middling importance by the sheer heft of the end
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Certainly, as before, the car feels huddled around its monsters
powertrain-although it is to the chassis ' considerable credit that it
never feels remotely overawed by the additional effort. Indeed, the
30-odd horsepower of additional forcefulness is folded impassively into
the workings of a quicker-witted and reportedly lighter
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It makes itself felt in a similar
fashion to the latest RS5; in low-speed corners, a bulkhead-finding
amount of throttle input will have the torque vectoring manifestly to
the outside rear wheel, conferring (in the wet, at least) the fleeting
impression of a more sophisticated front-to-back balance.</div>
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Given the RS3 's previous preference for understeer, any effort to draw
attention away from the dynamic (optionally) fatter tyres front is to be
cheered. So, too, is the mostly benign temperament of the (standard)
passive suspension. Very slightly more forgiving in the saloon than in
the Sportback, the car rides firmly and energetically, but is rarely an
unambiguous despite incessant vertical stiffness. The optional Sport
set-up, complete with Audi's familiar adaptive dampers, makes life more
pleasant still with a slower-rate ' Comfort ' mode, although its
sportiest setting is arguably too rheumatic for UK roads – making
suspension choice a mildly contentious issue. </div>
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More contentious still
are the RS3 's unresolved irritations. The steering remains a vague
bugbear: over-assisted in its easier setting and still a bit fudgy in '
Dynamic ', the rack never feels a notch above adequate. That's a shame
for the most world reason: if the car steered like a Renault Mégane
Trophy-275-R, it would be exponentially more involving than it currently
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The seven-speed S tronic gearbox has its moments, too. It has
supposedly been made quicker, but it's still not beyond the occasional
bungled downshift or scatterbrained pull away; also, its paddles are too
small and not nearly enough in mechanical feedback to properly
punctuate the kind of extravagant, full-bore upshifts that are taking
place beneath you. Elsewhere, the model is handsomely equipped – in the
UK, Audi's Virtual Cockpit system is standard; but charging £1000 for
the crucial RS Sports exhaust seems a little mean and the infotainment
screen pop-up is plainly of a lesser standard than the latest Golf R's
touchscreen. </div>
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UK; On sale Now; Price £45.250; Five-cylinder
engine, turbocharged, 2480cc petrol,; Power 395bhp at 5850-7000rpm;
354lb ft. torque at 1700-5850rpm; Gearbox Seven-speed dual-clutch; Kerb
weight 1515kg; Top speed 155mph; 0-62 mph 4.1 sec; Economy 34.0 mpg;
CO2/BIK tax band 188g/km, 36%; Rivals</div>
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<b>The all-new Volkswagen Atlas large SUV will lead the brand's fightback in the US following the dieselgate emissions scandal. </b></div>
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The Atlas arrives after a lengthy development period and will be sold in
the US market, but not in Europe. It gets a muscular design to match US
preferences, which is inspired by the design of the Crossblue concept
that was first shown three years ago. </div>
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The Atlas has a squared-off
daytime running lights and a thick front grille, with muscular wheel
arches and sharp tail-lights. The car's look is distinctive and quite
different to the rest of Volkswagen's range, emphasising the effort the
car maker has made in appealing to American buyers.<b> </b></div>
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At launch, the Atlas comes with the choice of two
engines: a 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder TSI with 238bhp and a
3.6-liter six-cylinder VR6 with 280bhp. Both units send drive
exclusively through an eight-speed automatic transmission, but the
2.0-litre has two-wheel drive only while the larger can be specified
with VR6 4Motion four-wheel drive. This technology offers several drive
modes to improve traction and performance on varying surface conditions. </div>
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The Atlas is based on the Volkswagen Group's
MQB architecture, but it's significantly larger than its siblings; at
4922mm long, the Atlas is lengthier than the Skoda 225mm Kodiaq and
121mm event longer than the current largest Volkswagen SUV, the Touareg.
The Atlas is 1979mm wide and 1767mm high, making it wider 38 mm and 35
mm taller than the Touareg. Not only is it larger than any of the VW
passenger car on sale in Europe, it's also Volkswagen's largest US
model, too.</div>
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The cabin features the usual raft of VW dials and switchgear, shared
with the rest of its range. This includes touchscreen infotainment
mounted in the centre console and an optional digital screen behind the
wheel, the display of which can be customised according to driver
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The car's infotainment can be specified with the Volkswagen
Car-Net, which brings Apple Carplay, Android Auto and Mirror links,
while an optional Fender Premium audio system, complete with 12 speakers
and a 480-watt amplifier, is claimed to be the most advanced ever
fitted to a Volkswagen. </div>
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Driver assistance systems include adaptive
cruise control, forward collision warning, autonomous emergency braking
(AEB), blind spot monitoring with a rear traffic alert system, lane
departure warning and park assist technology. VW claims that the Atlas
is also the only car in its class to come with an automatic braking
system post-collision, which keeps the brakes applied in the second
phase of an accident to prevent further impacts. </div>
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built in Chattanooga, Tennessee, US next year. Pricing and further
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<span class="" id="result_box" lang="en"><span title="What is it?
"><b>What is it?</b></span><span title="The third and final variant of the new Hyundai Ioniq hatchback is this, the plug-in hybrid.
">The third and final variant of the new Hyundai Ioniq hatchback is this, the plug-in hybrid.</span><span title="Arguably the Ioniq's strongest asset in the fight against the Toyota Prius, the plug-in offers more performance than the regular hybrid and none of the range anxiety associated with the all-electric derivative.">Arguably
the Ioniq's strongest asset in the fight against the Toyota Prius, the
plug-in offers more performance than the regular hybrid and none of the
range anxiety associated with the all-electric derivatives. </span><span title="As such, the PHEV could very well be the sweet spot of the trio.
">As such, the PHEV could very well be the sweet spot of the trio.</span><span title="Our first go in an Ioniq Plug-in back in May was in Germany, a country famed for its currywurst and smooth roads.">Our first go in an Ioniq Plug-in back in May is in Germany, a country famed for its currywurst and smooth roads. </span><span title="Neither of these things are associated with Britain, where our latest test takes place, and while the former is probably good news for passengers climbing aboard after lunch, the latter has proved too hard a challenge for many a battery-laden car's suspension set-up">Neither
of these things are linked to Britain, where the second is probably
good news for passengers climbing aboard after lunch, the latter has
proved too hard a challenge for many a battery-laden car's suspension
set-up </span><span title=".
">.</span><span title="Glance over the specifications sheet of the Ioniq Plug-in and you’ll see bold claims of 247mpg fuel economy and CO2 emissions of just 26g/km.">Glance
over the specifications sheet of the Ioniq Plug-in and you'll see bold
claims of 247mpg fuel economy and CO2 emissions of just 26g / km. </span><span title="This means you can park in certain areas for less and slip through central London without paying the congestion charge.
">This means you can park in certain areas for less and slip through central London without paying the congestion charge.</span><span title="The car uses a drivetrain that's essentially identical to that in the regular Ioniq hybrid, mating a 104bhp 1.6-litre four-cylinder petrol engine to an electric motor, but the addition of a front-wing-mounted Type II charging socket enables the use of">Iconic
hybrid, mating a 104bhp 1.6-liter four-cylinder petrol engine to an
electric motor, but the addition of a front-wing-mounted Type II
charging socket enables the use of </span><span title="a larger 8.9kW battery and more potent 60bhp electric motor.">A larger 8.9kW battery and more potent 60bhp electric motor.</span></span></div>
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electric system, which can be charged from a 16-amp driveway wallbox in
just two hours and 15mins, can inject torque to the driveline for longer
periods.</span> <span class="">So, despite having identical peak
outputs of 139bhp and 195lb ft to the hybrid, the plug-in's quoted
0-62mph time is actually 0.2sec quicker at 10.6sec.</span><br /><br /><span class="">Those
who dislike the revolution nature of a CVT gearbox, as used by the
Prius plug-in, will be happy to hear the Ioniq drives its front wheels
via a six-speed dual-clutch automatic.</span> <span class="">There are even paddles shifters behind the steering wheel.</span><br /><br /><span class="">Inside,
our car - a top-spec Premium SE - comes with leather seats, steering
wheel and gear, and has soft-touch plastics on the top of the dashboard.</span> There's also a 7.0in touchscreen infotainment system with HD graphics as standard on all plug-in models. <span class="">This features Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone mirroring.</span></span></span></span></div>
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<span class="" id="result_box" lang="en"><span title="a larger 8.9kW battery and more potent 60bhp electric motor."><span class="" id="result_box" lang="en"><span class=""><span class="" id="result_box" lang="en"><span title="What's it like?
"><b>What's it like?</b></span><span title="This is not a car to be hustled.">This is not a car to be hustled. </span><span title="From the very first mile, the plug-in exhibits the same characteristics as its siblings, being laid-back and hushed, and it always seems to be caught by surprise when asked for maximum acceleration.">From
the very first mile, the plug-in exhibits the same characteristics as
its siblings, being laid-back and hushed, and it always seems to be
caught by surprise when asked for maximum acceleration. </span><span title="But this relaxed demeanour won’t have come by accident, given that many buyers in this segment opt for electrified models for that very reason.
">But this relaxed demeanour will not have come by accident, given that
many buyers in this segment opt for electrified models for that very
reason.</span><span title="When fully charged, the car defaults to EV mode, where the motor does all of the work and the petrol engine only cuts into life under heavy acceleration.">When
fully charged, the car defaults to EV mode, where the motor does all of
the work and the petrol engine only cuts into life under heavy
acceleration. </span><span title="It’s a shame that you can’t opt to stick with electric power for longer, because the engine kicks in well before you press the throttle kick-down button into the carpet.">It's
a shame that you can not opt to stick with electric power for longer,
because the engine kicks in well before you press the throttle
kick-down button into the carpet. </span><span title="But even with its occasional intervention, you’ll still be averaging miles per gallon that far exceed the trip computer’s 99.9mpg maximum readout.">But
even with its occasional intervention, you'll still be averaging miles
per gallon that far exceeds the computer's 99.9mpg maximum readout. </span><span title="Hyundai claims that the batteries can offer 39 miles of range in this mode, although our urban test brought that figure closer to 30.
">Hyundai claims that the batteries can offer 39 miles of range in this
fashion, even though urban test brought that figure closer to 30.</span><span title="When left to make its own decisions in HEV mode, the electric motor does all the work when pulling away, before the petrol engine gently contributes as the speedo rolls into double digits.">When
left to make its own decisions in HEV mode, the electric motor does all
the work when pulling away, before the petrol engine gently contributes
as the speedo rolls into double digits. </span><span title="With gentle throttle applications it’s a seamless process, but ask for more power and the engine’s contribution can suddenly jolt acceleration with a gruff note to match.">With
gentle throttle applications it's a seamless process, but ask for more
power and the engine's contribution can suddenly jolt acceleration with a
gruff note to match. </span><span title="Keep the throttle pressed and the dual-clutch gearbox, despite being quick-shifting, does noticeably break apart acceleration, making the Ioniq plug-in feel more conventional than the Prius and its uninterrupted progress.">Keep
the throttle pressed and the dual-clutch gearbox, despite being a
quick-shifting, does noticeably break apart acceleration, making the
Ioniq plug-in feel more conventional than the Prius and its
uninterrupted progress. </span><span title="Drive with the flow of traffic and you’ll be rewarded with urban economy of around 55mpg.">Drive with the flow of traffic and you'll be rewarded with urban economy of around 55mpg.</span></span></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span class="" id="result_box" lang="en"><span title="a larger 8.9kW battery and more potent 60bhp electric motor."><span class="" id="result_box" lang="en"><span class=""><span class="" id="result_box" lang="en"><span title="Drive with the flow of traffic and you’ll be rewarded with urban economy of around 55mpg."><span class="" id="result_box" lang="en"><span title="Switch the gearlever across into Sport mode and the digital instrument cluster ahead turns red and swaps a speedo for a rev counter, with the speed displayed digitally beneath.">Switch
the grossever across into Sport mode and the digital instrument cluster
ahead turns red and swaps a speedo for a rev counter, with the speed
displayed digitally beneath. </span><span title="The instant response of the electric motor does make the car feel quicker than the 0-62mph time suggests, but once you're rolling, progress remains at best steady.">The
instant response of the electric motor does make the car feel quicker
than the 0-62mph time suggests, but once you're rolling, progress
remains at best steady. </span><span title="This, coupled with the car’s roly-poly suspension that still manages to vibrate over road imperfections, emphasises the car’s eco character.
">This, coupled with the car's roly-poly suspension that still manages
to vibrate over road imperfections, emphasises the car's eco character.</span><span title="The satisfaction of the Ioniq Plug-in comes not from straining its hybrid powertrain, but from chasing high fuel economy and maximising range.">The
satisfaction of the Ioniq Plug-in comes not from straining its hybrid
powertrain, but from the chasing high fuel economy and maximizing range.
</span><span title="The car’s digital instrument cluster permanently displays where energy is moving, showing when charge is being gathered by the regenerative system and when it’s being depleted under acceleration.">The
car's digital instrument cluster is permanently displays where energy
is moving, showing when the charge is being gathered by the regenerative
system and when it's depleted under acceleration. </span><span title="Even when you're coasting the system can collect energy – we noticed a notch of extra battery charge reappeared when coasting down a hill for 20 seconds – showing how eco-friendly driving can have a significant impact on fuel usage in the Ionoq Plug-in">Even
when you're coasting the system can collect energy reappeared when
coasting down a hill for 20 seconds - showing how eco-friendly driving
can have a significant impact on fuel usage in the Ionoq Plug-in </span><span title=".
">.</span><span title="Venture onto the motorway and road noise can get rather loud, especially over concrete surfaces, although this is perhaps heightened through illusion thanks to the lack of drivetrain noise.">Venture onto the motorway and road noise can get rather loud, especially over concrete surfaces. </span><span title="The fitment of adaptive cruise control and lane-keeping assist makes the scenario effortless, from a driver’s point of view, and we averaged more than 80mpg on a run at outside lane pace.
">The fitment of adaptive cruise control and lane-keeping help makes the
scenario effortless, from a driver's point of view, and we averaged
more than 80mpg on a run at the outside lane pace.</span><span title="And what of the passengers?">And what of the passengers? </span><span title="They certainly aren't short of space, with plenty of knee room in the back.">They are not in the back room. </span><span title="Although, like in the Prius Plug-in, space for a middle rear passenger is narrow.">Although, like in the Prius Plug-in, the space for a middle rear passenger is narrow.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div>
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added: "I did a bit of motorway driving and thought the engine might
not be up to it, but it proved geary enough and the gearbox is nice and
slick, too. </span><span title="It’s also comfortable enough for commuting through London.">It's also comfortable enough for commuting through London. </span><span title="The infotainment system is easy to work and I had no problem connecting a phone to it or swapping the audio feed from the radio to streaming via Bluetooth.”
">The infotainment system is easy to work and I have no problem
connecting a phone to it or swapping the audio feed from the radio to
stream via Bluetooth. "<br /></span><span title="Having clocked up another few thousand miles in the past month, I heartily agree.">Having clocked up another few thousand miles in the past month, I heartily agree. </span><span title="One evening, my standard 90min commute took twice as long in heavy traffic and, although this particular trip was a painfully slow and frustrating crawl, the Golf was a comfortable place to be.
">One evening, my standard 90min commute took the second as long in
heavy traffic and, while this particular trip was a painfully slow and
frustrating crawl, the Golf was a comfortable place to be.<br /></span><span title="Aquaplaning on a flooded motorway was another adventure - one that the Golf took more in its stride than I did.">Aquaplaning on a flooded motorway was another adventure - one that the Golf took more in its stride than I did. </span><span title="I was able to keep the steering wheel straight and coast through the giant pools of flood water without incident, though.
">I was able to keep the steering wheel straight and coast through the giant pools of flood water without incident, though.<br /></span><span title="Needless to say, I didn’t stop to take photos on either of these occasions, but I couldn’t resist taking a snap of the Golf in the picturesque Cotswolds village of Tiddlywink en route to Gloucestershire recently.">Needless to say, I did not stop taking photos on the Cotswolds village of Tiddlywink en route to Gloucestershire recently. </span><span title="This was another six-hour driving day from my home in Kent and, thanks to the Golf, I wasn’t stiff or achy at the end of it.">This was another six-hour driving day from my home in Kent and, thanks to the Golf, I was not stiff or achy at the end of it.</span></span>y3nhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04545573334536152103noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-889947844837833811.post-19923341733992081622017-08-09T16:09:00.000+07:002017-08-09T16:09:07.668+07:00Ford Ecosport spotted testing in ST-Line form ahead of September launch<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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cars spotted by an Autocar spy photographer display restyled front
bumpers with a new black mid-section and lightly tweaked rear bumpers.</span><br /><br /><span class="">Earlier test cars (see gallery) had a fixed spare wheel to their tailgates.</span> <span>This feature remains popular in South American and Chinese markets, but UK and European-spec Ecosports now do without it.</span><br /><br /><span>Across all markets, the 2017 Ecosport will come with Ford's latest-generation Sync 3 infotainment system.</span></span> </span></span></span></span></div>
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that the current car's engine line-up, which comprises a 1.0-liter
three-cylinder petrol, 1.5-liter four-cylinder petrol and 1.5-liter
four-cylinder diesel, will be unchanged.</span> <span class="">The most recently spotted test car appears to be fitted with the 1.5-liter petrol engine.</span><br /><br /><span class="">The option of four-wheel drive may be added to the range.</span> <span class="">However, iIf such an option is introduced, it will only be available on the most potent variants.</span><br /><br /><span class="">The facelifted Ecosport's entry-lvel price is expected to stay close to the current model's £ 15,645.</span></span> </span></span></span></span></div>
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Autumn Alfa Romeo is on a high at the
moment, after the enthusiastic response to its Giulia saloon. Now the
Italian brand is set to boost its order books even further with its
first SUV: the Stelvio. The Stelvio actually shares many chassis and
engine parts with the Giulia – along with some of the saloon's styling.
The front grille and headlight treatment are very similar, giving the
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you'll be able to pick from two engines at launch – a 2.0-litre
turbocharged petrol with 276bhp, or Alfa's 2.2-litre turbodiesel with
207bhp and a useful 470Nm of torque. Both cars are four-wheel drive, and
they get an eight-speed automatic gearbox u.s. standard; a manual isn't
offered, even as an option. Further down the line, the alpha will
wheel out 503bhp a flagship version of the car, based on the same
Ferrari-derived twin-turbo V6 that we've already sampled in the Giulia
Quadrifoglio. Inside, it's very much like sitting in a slightly
elevated Giulia; the dashboard layout and design are basically
identical. But that's no bad thing, because this high-quality finish
keeps it upmarket.<br />
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Aston Martin Vantage<i><b><span style="font-size: x-small;"> </span></b></i></h2>
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while the elegant Aston Martin Vantage seems to have been around for an
age, it's due for replacement this year. It will use the first fruits
of the brand's tie-up with Mercedes, because it will get an AMG-tuned V8
engine, and there will be coupe and roadster models. Our exclusive
image shows an evolution of design, as with other Astons, with cues from
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><b><i>Price: From £70.000 (est) </i></b></span><br />
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Flagship limos are usually a
showcase for a manufacturer's cutting-edge technology, and the new Audi
A8 is no exception. It's set to be one of the first cars in the world
to feature Level 3 autonomous driving tech. This builds on Audi's
Piloted Driving system, and means that the driver can hand control over
to the car in certain situations, chiefly on the motorway. The A8 will
also showcase new design the ne Audi's – previewed by the Prologue
Concept – featuring wider grille styling and exaggerated proportions.<br />
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Audi RS5 Coupe</h2>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><i><b><span style="font-weight: normal;">Price: From £62.900 (est) </span></b></i></span><br />
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<span style="font-weight: normal;">With a new A5 Coupe in dealers,
it was only a matter of time before the flagship RS 5 would break the
cover. Audi has launched the RS model sooner in the A5 's lifecycle to
satisfy customer demand for high-performance models, and with its big
wheels and meaty bodykit, it looks the part. Under the skin, quattro
four-wheel drive is present, but the power comes from a twin-turbo V6
TFSI co-developed with Porsche. It delivers as much power as the V8, but
more torque.</span><br />
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Audi SQ2</h2>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><i><b><span style="font-weight: normal;">Price: £38.000 (est) </span></b></i></span><br />
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<span style="font-weight: normal;">Crossovers are popular with u.s.
buyers of the US hatchbacks these days, so it's no wonder the
high-performance crossover is becoming a regular on the market. Audi is
readying a rapid version of its Q2 called the SQ2, and it's set to get
the same suite of subtle styling updates us other S-badged models, from
the quad exhausts to a satin silver finish for the wing mirrors and
C-pillar blades. You can expect quattro four-wheel drive and a 2.0 TFSI
306bhp turbo four-cylinder engine lifted from the S3 hot hatch, too. </span> <br />
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It only took a few days after the 2018 Lexus LS ‘world premiere in
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Imagined here by X-Tomi, LS Coupe will try to snatch some sales of
the Mercedes-Benz S-Class Coupe, the task seems much more difficult than
just chasing sedan, which is probably why Lexus has no current plans
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They look into the ship Lexus must be satisfied both for LS
four-door, which will launch no less than 90 countries around the world,
and reach the US coast by the end of this year, with pricing to be
announced closer to that date, or better yet , much sportier and edgier
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Lexus LS offers new twin-turbo V6 engine 3.5-liter that uses F1
technology and good for 415 horsepower and 442 pound-feet (600 Nm) of
torque, allowing for a 0 to 60 mph (96 km / h) run in 4.5 seconds.</div>
y3nhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04545573334536152103noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-889947844837833811.post-41128831150057582652011-10-13T14:19:00.000+07:002011-10-13T14:40:50.766+07:002012 Nissan GT-R<div style="text-align: justify;">
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Rarely is one afforded the opportunity to pilot a car that can reach speeds of nearly 200 mph and hit 60 from a dead stop in the 3-second range. Doing so changes the way you think about modern transportation, given the rest of it goes by so slowly in comparison.</div>
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That the 2012 Nissan GT-R costs less than $100,000 while achieving performance that usually costs at least twice that boggles the mind — and being able to drive it so easily blew my mind. For 2012, the GT-R has received a number of updates, both performance and cosmetic. </div>
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Nissan has created a performance machine that is stunning for two significant reasons.</div>
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The first is the car's sheer ability. Its all-wheel-drive system puts the twin-turbo V-6 engine's 530 horsepower to the pavement superbly. Teamed with an independent rear suspension and the grip of 20-inch high-performance summer tires, the all-wheel drive made cornering at the limits mere child's play.</div>
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There's no highway off-ramp this cart can't take like a racetrack carousel (absent other traffic, of course).</div>
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That sublime handling comes in second, though, to the sheer acceleration. I told everyone I met during my test drive — countless people stopped to ask me about the car — that it wasn't the zero-to-60 time that was so impressive, it was zero to 80 or 90. The GT-R launches so powerfully that your mind cannot fathom the speed — or likely even register it — before you hit 60. The real feat is slowing down before any legal ramifications are enacted on you.</div>
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Your head snaps back with enough intensity to cause whiplash as the GT-R easily hits 1 g of force shifting hard from 1st to 2nd gear using titanium paddles behind the steering wheel. How can you tell it's a full g of force? Handy display screens show acceleration, braking and cornering forces.</div>
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Luckily, the massive 15.4-inch brake rotors up front and 15-inch rotors in the rear slow the GT-R down precisely.</div>
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Of course, with this much handling and performance ability, there has to be a sacrifice somewhere, and that's in ride comfort. Thanks to the rigid setup, drivers will feel every road imperfection, hear every pebble they kick up and curse any concrete highway they're forced to travel.</div>
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There's a switch labeled "comfort" placed amid settings that can adjust the transmission and stability control system. Unlike the other two options, I don't believe the comfort setting accomplished much. Driving in comfort mode, I was still painfully aware of every crack in the road, like a kid playfully calling out about breaking your mother's back. Which you might do if she's riding shotgun in the GT-R.</div>
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During the first few days of my test drive, I thought the ride quality would sour me on the rest of the experience. I generally prefer a good mix of performance and comfort, as you'll never wring out the abilities of a car like the GT-R on anything but a track.</div>
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By day six, though, I had nearly talked myself into buying a GT-R despite the abusive ride. There isn't anything I desired south of $200,000, except maybe an Audi R8 GT, and that car is nearly $50,000 more than the GT-R. Plus, while more exotic, it doesn't have the Nissan's velocity.</div>
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You could go an entire day before being able to run the GT-R full tilt — and even then it will likely be just for minutes, or even seconds — but the exhilaration is well worth the wait. Fuel economy is rated 16/23 mpg city/highway, which is rather impressive when you consider this car's performance. However, during a week of testing both around town and in bumper-to-bumper commutes, I averaged a rather unsettling 13 mpg.</div>
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Being the most expensive Nissan ever to go on sale in the U.S., the $89,950 GT-R could easily be seen as overpriced. However, if the performance value weren't enough to warrant the price tag — and I assure you it is — the leather-appointed interior exudes upscale performance. The dash is wrapped in black leather, and the light gray leather seats are soft to the touch but extremely supportive and comfortable.</div>
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There aren't a lot of adjustments for the seats or lumbar support, but I got used to them over time. However, my shoulders did exceed the reach of the seat's back. It's not a car that will be uncomfortable for average-sized drivers like myself, but nor will it be a fit for everyone.</div>
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Most of the buttons and readouts are similar, if not identical to, those used on other Nissan products, but they don't look out of place in a $90,000 model. Navigation is also standard, and the 7-inch display has not only the same maps and excellent multimedia system as other Nissans, but also a computer that allows you to survey the GT-R's performance as it moves.</div>
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In addition to the g-force readouts I mentioned, there are customizable screens so owners can pick what they want to monitor.</div>
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Also standard is an 11-speaker Bose stereo with a USB iPod input. I found the sound to be best with bass-heavy selections at high volumes. Clarity is not the system's strong suit.</div>
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My only concern was the lack of a head-up display or larger digital speed display in the gauge cluster. One is available, but only as part of the trip computer — a small readout wedged under the tachometer. So instead of seeing the average mileage — mine was about 13 mpg — you could see your current speed.</div>
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When your eyes are peeled and fixed on the road as you accelerate, it would be helpful if you could check your speed without too much eye movement.</div>
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Rated at just 8.8 cubic feet of cargo volume, the trunk sounds small, measuring about the same as a Camaro convertible I recently tested that had one of the tightest confines I've ever seen. But, in fact, the GT-R's cargo hold seems rather cavernous and deep.</div>
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There's only one option package for the GT-R, for cold weather, and it includes all-season tires and a special coolant mix for extreme temperatures.</div>
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There's also a special Black Edition GT-R for those who don't think the base model is enough. It sports a black paint job, lightweight black wheels, and a red and black interior with a dark headliner. That will set you back an additional $5,150.</div>
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The GT-R has not been crash-tested by either the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration or the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety.</div>
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It features driver and front passenger frontal airbags, as well as seat-mounted side-impact airbags and side curtain airbags.<br />
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<br /></div>y3nhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04545573334536152103noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-889947844837833811.post-65950210997965633622011-10-13T13:02:00.002+07:002011-10-13T13:03:42.609+07:002012 Volkswagen Beetle<div style="text-align: justify;">
<b>Starting MSRP</b> $18,995–$24,950 </div>
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There is an undeniable appeal to a nostalgia ride, whether it be a Mini Cooper, a new Fiat 500 or the car that really started it all: the Volkswagen New Beetle.</div>
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Now, the 2012 VW Beetle has received a much-needed update. The result is a more sophisticated coupe that's also a better daily driver.</div>
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Though the Beetle — dropping "New" from its name — is high on style and comfort, the engine is particularly loud, disrupting an otherwise pleasant driving experience.</div>
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There is perhaps no car more iconic than the Beetle. Maybe the Jeep Wrangler is as identifiable, but no other car has been so loved that it spawned a childhood pastime like slugging a sibling in the arm at the sheer sight of one on the road.</div>
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The 2012 is a seamless transition from the New Beetle that debuted to wide acclaim in 1998. Hard edges now replace rounded shapes on the front bumper; a steeper windshield adds more blockiness; and a higher belt line means narrower windows and a sleeker profile. The rear is still as curvy as ever, though, with wild taillights finishing the look.</div>
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VW makes no apologies for the sharper design, saying it is deliberately more masculine.</div>
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Inside, the integrated flower vase is gone, but it won't be missed in the high-style layout. A typical two-tone interior color scheme, like tan seating with a black dashboard, is accented by piano black along the doors and dash. That trim can be replaced with white or red lacquer accents — to match the exterior color — on certain trim levels.</div>
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The front seats are comfortable, with plenty of support, but I found them a bit narrow for my back and shoulders. I assume smaller occupants will be more comfortable. You'll also have to be smaller to enjoy the tight confines of the backseat. This is to be expected in most coupes, though, and while the specifications don't suggest it, there certainly seems to be more room inside the Beetle than you'll find in tinier competitors like the Fiat 500 and Mini Cooper.</div>
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If you're buying the Beetle for its style but want affordability, you'll want to opt for the 2.5-liter five-cylinder engine; that version starts at $20,895 with an automatic. It's a competent powertrain, but the engine buzzes loudly, intruding into the cabin even during modest acceleration. The six-speed automatic transmission is simply adequate. A manual base model will be released in 2012 and will start at $18,995.</div>
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The base engine's 170 horses get you to highway speeds with assurance but not exhilaration, while steering is a bit vague. The brakes are above average. Does this sound like a ringing endorsement? It shouldn't to performance fans, but most buyers will appreciate the Beetle's very comfortable ride, airy cabin, and lack of road and wind noise — especially considering the wind was extreme most of the time I tested this car.</div>
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The 2012's addition of more than 3 inches of width means there's more stability when taking sweeping off-ramps, along with more room between front occupants. But it doesn't feel nimble like a Mini, which is 5 inches narrower.</div>
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The biggest negative is the loud engine and subpar mileage, rated 22/29 mpg city/highway with the automatic. The Mini Cooper gets 28/36 mpg with an automatic, while the Fiat 500 gets 27/34 mpg.</div>
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Upgrade to the Beetle Turbo versus the 2.5L and you'll be making an investment in driving enjoyment. For the extra $3,600 — no small sum — the turbocharged, 2.0-liter four-cylinder offers spritely acceleration, snappier handling, a Sport mode that actually feels sporty, and a warbling engine noise that sounds welcoming. (It's still too loud, though.)</div>
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The 200-horsepower turbo doesn't seem like much of an upgrade on paper, but teamed with a dual-clutch six-speed automatic transmission, this car far outpaces the base model.</div>
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The Turbo doesn't even give up much ride comfort for the added fun quotient, and it gets better mileage: 22/30 mpg.</div>
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Performance junkies still won't find the Beetle Turbo to be enough for them, despite its limited-slip differential for better handling. That's why VW sells a GTI version of its Golf hatchback. For those interested in the Beetle mystique, the Turbo delivers just enough.</div>
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A diesel Beetle will be released sometime in 2012, with estimated mileage of 29/40 mpg.</div>
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The base Beetle, with a starting price of $18,995 with a five-speed manual transmission, won't go on sale at the model's launch, and VW is not advertising it yet; it's expected next year. When 2012 Beetle sales begin this fall, the least expensive version will be the next higher trim level, called the Beetle L, at $19,795.</div>
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The L adds leatherette (faux leather) seating, heated front seats, a second glove box, Bluetooth and a media interface for digital accessories like iPods and smartphones. Automatic-transmission models start at $20,895. A base Mini Cooper with an automatic is $20,750.</div>
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Instead of separate options, VW creates trim levels. The next one up, the 2.5L with Sunroof, goes for $22,295 with the manual, $23,395 with the automatic. It adds a large panoramic sunroof that makes an already bright cabin even more open. It also includes a center armrest, a leather steering wheel with controls for the trip computer and stereo, keyless entry, push-button start, a touch-screen radio and three months of Sirius Satellite Radio.</div>
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The Beetle L with Sunroof, Sound and Navigation is $24,095 with the manual and $25,195 with the automatic. It adds 18-inch wheels, a navigation system and a premium Fender stereo.</div>
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I tested the Fender system with my iPhone, streaming music from Spotify, and it worked well. Sound quality is good, and there's plenty of bass when you want it. The navigation system and interface are a tad quirky, and there will be a learning curve if you're coming from another system. Even though it looks like a portable Garmin nav system, the inputs and controls are very different.</div>
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The Beetle Turbo starts with the features of the Beetle L at $23,395 with a manual and $24,495 with the DSG automatic transmission. It adds 18-inch wheels, alloy pedals, fog lights, gloss-black exterior mirrors, glossy black interior trim, sport seats with upgraded cloth, and a leather shift knob.</div>
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The Turbo's uplevel trims vary slightly from the L's. Next up is a Beetle Turbo with Sunroof and Sound that goes for $26,395 with the manual, $27,495 with the DSG. It gets the same extras as the L's Sunroof package, plus the Fender premium stereo.</div>
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The top trim is the Beetle Turbo with Sunroof, Sound and Navigation, which mirrors the L options but adds real leather seats and leather trim on the doors and dash. It costs $27,995 with the manual and $29,095 with the DSG.</div>
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<b><span style="font-size: x-small;">Source : Cars.com</span> </b></div>y3nhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04545573334536152103noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-889947844837833811.post-28531368869769036882011-10-13T10:16:00.003+07:002011-10-13T10:17:03.557+07:002012 Hyundai Veloster<div style="text-align: justify;">
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On the heels of the redesigned Elantra compact and Accent subcompact, the new 2012 Veloster adds a coupe to Hyundai's burgeoning small-car offering (see them compared). The distinctive Veloster is a true three-door hatchback: It has a liftgate, two front doors and a single rear door on the curb side for easier backseat access. By Hyundai's estimation, the Veloster competes with the likes of Honda's CR-Z hybrid and the Scion tC and might be cross-shopped with the Fiat 500, Mini Cooper and Volkswagen Beetle.</div>
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The 2012 Hyundai Veloster is a distinctive, high-mileage sport coupe that hints at the excitement to come in future variants.</div>
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Hyundai simplifies things by offering just one Veloster trim level starting at $17,300, distinguished only by three interior color schemes, which include gray, black and a red-and-black combination. The interior choices depend on the exterior color chosen. Options include an automatic transmission for $1,250 and two feature-filled packages. With currently known options, the Veloster tops out at $23,310.</div>
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Somehow Hyundai has managed to design another car that looks unique and stylish without being overly polarizing (or just plain ugly). Available in seven colors, including bold yellow, orange and green, the Veloster stands out as something entirely new.</div>
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Seventeen-inch alloy wheels are standard. The optional Style Package, for $2,000, includes 18-inch wheels, fog lights and a chrome grille surround with piano-black highlights, along with interior feature upgrades. Different 18-inch alloy wheels with body-colored spokes join additional features in the Tech Package, which requires the Style Package, adding another $2,000 (for $4,000 total).</div>
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The Veloster also introduces Hyundai's first exterior graphics options, which include stripes and other designs. They're available when ordering or at the dealership.</div>
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I've called out handling as an area in which Hyundai needs improvement overall. For example, though the new Elantra is more than capable enough, it doesn't match the athletic Ford Focus or Mazda3, or maybe even the Chevrolet Cruze. I also find the Genesis coupe too skittish. The Veloster's dynamics and roadholding are among the best Hyundai offers — when equipped with the optional 18-inch wheels.<br /><br />My chief complaint about the Veloster is its steering, which feels numb on-center and tends to wander at low and medium speeds, improving somewhat on the highway. Beyond the steering issue, the Veloster is exceptionally light — starting at 2,584 pounds with a standard manual transmission — and it feels that way. As important, it manages its weight well, with admirable balance for a front-wheel-drive car and minimal body roll.<br /><br />The optional 18-inch tires showed no evidence of the automaker's quest for fuel efficiency, as some low-rolling-resistance (aka traction-resistant) tires on small cars do. The Kumho Solus KH25 all-season tires, rated P215/40R18, are well matched to the Veloster.<br /><br />Note that I didn't drive the standard 17-inch tires, which are Nexen Classe Premiere CP671s rated P215/45R17. Though they're ostensibly all-season tires, these give me pause. The same models proved inferior in the cold and snow earlier this year on a 2011 Kia Optima, on which they were also standard equipment. Hyundai says the Veloster's tires use an updated compound and construction and should perform better. Pay extra attention to these tires if you test drive the Veloster, even if it's not cold out, and consider the 18-inchers if you have any concerns. If we test the 17s ourselves, we'll report back. </div>
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Handling can't be divorced entirely from engine power, because there has to be enough oomph to pull the car out of a corner, and here the Veloster's modest power comes into play. Shared with the Accent is a 1.6-liter four-cylinder engine that generates 138 horsepower at 6,300 rpm and 123 pounds-feet of torque at 4,850 rpm. Thanks to direct injection and variable valve timing, the little four-cylinder offers pretty broad torque delivery across the rev range. The six-speed transmissions make the most of it, launching the Veloster quickly when needed.</div>
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Taking on hills and powering out of sharp turns demands lower gears, keeping the driver — or the automatic — busy. The manual is a competent player with a forgiving clutch and a relatively short shifter equipped with a foolproof button for entering Reverse gear, to the left of 1st. (Why don't more automakers use this design?)</div>
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The more impressive choice is the automatic, a six-speed EcoShift DCT, standing for dual-clutch transmission — Hyundai's first. The dual-clutch automated-manual design means little to the average driver but can feel different to the more attuned operator. While DCTs are usually touted for their fast shifts, the overriding goal is lower weight and greater efficiency, and Hyundai's version takes it a step further by using a dry clutch system rather than a hydraulic design. So far, the only dry-clutch DCTs we've experienced come in the Ford Fiesta and 2012 Focus, which have their detractors.</div>
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I'm impressed with the DCT. It performed nicely over a couple of miles of stop-and-go city driving. When I let off the brake at a stop, it would begin to inch forward after minimal delay. I noticed none of the balkiness or vibration we experienced just a week ago with the 2012 Ford Focus SFE. The transmission shifts up through the gears smoothly and without drama, and it doesn't downshift too conspicuously as you slow to a stop. It also downshifts reasonably quickly when it's time to pass. Hyundai engineers erred on the side of comfort, opting for smoother shifts rather than quick, hard transitions — a wise decision. They say it shifts faster when in manual mode, but I found the difference to be minimal.</div>
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There's no automatic sport mode, but there's an Active ECO button on the dashboard that intrigues me more than similar modes from other brands. Rather than change the shift behavior directly, it affects the accelerator pedal — not making it less sensitive but instead damping out sharp changes in position, smoothing the engine response and improving efficiency, Hyundai says, by up to 7 percent. What this does is make the regular Drive mode more responsive than in some cars, because of their manufacturers' pursuit of higher mileage. The transmission also reacts quickly to sharp jabs of the accelerator pedal, kicking down one or more gears for passing power.</div>
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The Veloster is no rocket, but thankfully it pays off in EPA-estimated mileage: 28/40 mpg city/highway for the manual and 29/38 mpg for the automatic. Both have a combined rating of 32 mpg.</div>
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Some shoppers are sure to conclude that the Veloster's styling makes promises the drivetrains don't keep. Perhaps they just need to wait for a more powerful version, perhaps a turbocharged one. The most Hyundai officials will say is there's no technical reason the car couldn't get a turbocharger. Beyond that, industry publications predict a turbo version for the 2013 model year, and unmistakable wide-mouthed-Veloster test mules have been spied on several occasions. I'd count on it; Hyundai established a risky direction with the midsize Sonata, maximizing efficiency with a platform that supports smaller engines rather than high cylinder counts, relying on charging to eke out more power. The Veloster, which shares elements of the Accent and Elantra platforms, could follow the same approach.</div>
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For now, the base Veloster should satisfy many buyers. The transmissions make the best of the available power if you don't mind frequent shifting — or the noise that sometimes accompanies it. There's a substantial ratio difference between 2nd and 3rd gears, so when you drop down, especially with the DCT, you hear a lot of engine noise.</div>
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Hyundai says it targeted its noise treatments at high-frequency sounds, and here they've done pretty well. Even at high speeds, a front passenger and I were able to converse without raising our voices. The overwhelming sound was a constant rumble from the tires, which might stem from the exceptionally coarse pavement around Portland, Ore., where Hyundai held the Veloster's national introduction. I'm withholding judgment because the tires went silent, if only for a moment, every time we crossed a short patch of smooth blacktop or concrete — and also because a ride in a Lexus LS 460 L featured the same soundtrack on Interstate 84.</div>
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The low-profile tires provided reasonable ride comfort for a car of this type, even after a full day of driving. Ditto for the Veloster's seats and cabin overall, which features contemporary cloth upholstery and nice enough materials. The Style Package adds a panoramic moonroof, leather on the steering wheel and shift knob, faux leather seat bolsters and door trim, alloy pedals and a one-touch feature for the driver's power window. The package also includes a stereo upgrade, but the standard Veloster has loads of connectivity: Bluetooth cellular and streaming audio, an auxiliary input, an iPod/USB port and an RCA cable that lets you play video on the dashboard screen when the car is parked.</div>
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The Tech Package adds keyless access and push-button start, a 115-volt outlet, automatic headlights, sonar backup sensors, a backup camera and a navigation system. Even without the system, Turn-by-Turn Navigation is available through the standard Blue Link, which is similar to OnStar.<br /><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><b style="color: red;">Through the Third Door</b></span></div>
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Unlike the Mini Cooper Clubman, Saturn Ion coupe and a few other recent models, the Veloster's single rear door is forward-hinged, so it can be opened via a handle without first opening the front door. It's executed so nicely, people tend to see it as a big plus … rather than focus on the fact that the car shorts you one door on the other side. For ease of entry on that side, the driver's seat has a swing-away shoulder-belt guide and an additional lever to tilt the seat forward. Points for going the extra mile, Hyundai.</div>
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Once inside, I found the backseat surprisingly workable, at least for a short trip. Legroom comes at the generosity of front occupants, who typically have some to spare. At 6 feet tall, my head just cleared the ceiling — though it's not the ceiling so much as the rear window, and that's likely to be more of a problem if you run over a bump.</div>
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As an all-new model, the Veloster hasn't been crash-tested as of this writing. It includes six airbags: the frontal pair, front-seat side-impact airbags and side curtains that cover all the side windows. As federally mandated of all 2012 models, the Veloster has antilock brakes and an electronic stability system.</div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">Starting MSRP
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<span style="font-size: small;">The redesigned 2012 Subaru Impreza's most compelling attributes are evident before you even start the engine. Take a glance and you'll see more mature styling in both the sedan and four-door hatchback. Get inside and you'll find excellent sightlines, roominess and improved quality. Look at the specifications and you'll see impressive mileage for a car in the compact class — especially for one with Subaru's signature standard all-wheel drive: 27/36 mpg city/highway. If you like what you see so far, driving the Impreza probably won't deter you, but it won't close the deal, either.</span><span style="font-size: small;"> </span></h2>
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<span style="font-size: small;">The 2012 Subaru Impreza undeniably has broader appeal than ever before, but there are still downsides associated with its standard all-wheel drive, not just in terms of price.</span><span style="font-size: small;"> </span><span style="font-size: small;"> </span></h2>
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<span style="font-size: small;">Both body styles come in three trim levels: 2.0i (base), 2.0i Premium and 2.0i Limited. The hatchback, which Subaru calls the "5-door," adds two more levels: the 2.0i Sport Premium and 2.0i Sport Limited.</span><span style="font-size: small;"></span></h2>
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<span style="font-size: small;"></span><span style="font-size: small;">Subaru has discontinued the Outback Sport, a butched-up hatchback modeled after the larger Outback SUV. The turbocharged WRX and WRX STI versions continue as they were in 2011; they're 2012 models but not redesigns. All new Imprezas hit dealerships in November. <b> </b></span><span style="font-size: small;"><b> </b></span></h2>
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<span style="font-size: small;">To the outside observer, little distinguishes the Impreza's various trim levels. The base side mirrors are black-colored and fold, and the door handles are body-colored. Fifteen-inch steel wheels with wheel covers are standard. The hatchback includes a spoiler atop its liftgate.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">The Premium trim level adds 16-inch alloy wheels and body-colored side mirrors. The Sport Premium hatchback adds fog lights, rocker panel extensions, black roof rails and 17-inch gunmetal-gray alloy wheels. Two-tone body color is optional.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">I believe the greatest obstacle facing Impreza shoppers is the car's power. The new, smaller engine is less powerful than the previous generation's power plant. Though the base car has shed 165 pounds and the new automatic transmission manages to shave a few tenths off the 2011 model's zero-to-60-mph time, it remains just under 10 seconds. Major competitors beat that by as much as 3 seconds. This is what you might expect from a highly efficient new take on an existing model, but the even more efficient Hyundai Elantra – winner of our recent Cars.com Shootout — is about a second quicker. What's behind this? The additional weight of the Impreza's standard all-wheel drive certainly plays a part.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">I'm no horsepower freak. Cars that some deem underpowered I instead call modestly powered. Still, if you load up the 2012 Impreza and/or take to the hills — especially at higher altitudes where the air is thinner — the normally aspirated 2.0-liter four-cylinder will have its work cut out for it. Subaru says the regular Impreza won't get a turbocharger. That's left for the WRX and STI, which come at a substantial premium.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">On the upside, when the Impreza's horizontally opposed engine is earning its keep, it sounds quite good — by no means quiet, but deep and refined when compared with the frenetic whine or gravelly rasp many small four-bangers emit.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">As of its launch, the 2012 Impreza's starting price is unchanged at $17,495 for the sedan ($500 more for the hatchback in all cases), but a comparison shows a few things have been sacrificed — most notably cruise control. Standard features on the 2.0i include power locks, side mirrors and door locks with one-touch up/down operation for the driver. Also included are air conditioning, 65/35-split folding backseat, a driver's seat height adjustment, floormats, auto-off headlights, 15-inch steel wheels, a locking glove compartment, dual visor vanity mirrors, a tilt/telescoping steering wheel and variable intermittent wipers. The hatchback includes a rear wiper/washer as well.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">The Premium trim level ($18,795 for the sedan) adds 16-inch alloy wheels, cruise control, body-colored side mirrors, fog lights, chrome interior door handles, a sliding center armrest, a rear stabilizer bar and, for the hatchback, a retractable cargo cover. The stereo adds a USB port and analog auxiliary jack along with iPod connectivity and Bluetooth for audio streaming and hands-free cellular. Audio controls join the cruise control buttons on the steering wheel.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">The sole individual option for the Premium is the automatic. Various packages allow you to add 17-inch alloy wheels, a leather steering wheel and shifter knob, and a stainless-steel tailpipe for the sedan. The All-Weather Package has heated front seats and side mirrors and a wiper de-icer. The Premium is also eligible for a voice-activated navigation system, whose 6.1-inch touch-screen display also supports iTunes tagging, text messaging and XM Satellite Radio and Navtraffic (subscriptions required).</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">The 2.0i Sport Premium hatchback ($20,295) comes with gunmetal-gray 17-inch wheels, rocker panel extensions, black roof rails (cross-bars sold separately), fog lights, sport cloth upholstery and the All-Weather Package.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">The 2.0i Limited sedan ($21,595), hatchback ($22,095) and Sport Limited hatchback ($22,595) add the automatic as standard equipment, along with 17-inch alloy wheels; chrome on the door handles, grille trim and fog lights; leather upholstery; automatic climate control, a backseat armrest; auto-on/off headlights; and the All-Weather Package. The stereo gets a 4.3-inch LCD screen, though it's replaced if you choose the navigation system, which is packaged with the moonroof.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">A loaded Impreza Sport Limited hatchback tops out at $25,345 including the $750 destination charge.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">Missing features found elsewhere in this vehicle class include keyless access and push-button start, automatic locking and any type of parking assist.</span><b> </b><br />
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</div>y3nhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04545573334536152103noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-889947844837833811.post-58379037401298010662011-10-06T11:00:00.000+07:002011-10-06T11:36:40.010+07:00Claim Token Technorati<span class="status action"><b>C98GYP74YE8D</b></span>y3nhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04545573334536152103noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-889947844837833811.post-78396773047858256682011-08-31T00:54:00.001+07:002011-08-31T00:54:34.012+07:00Fiat’s 2012 Nuova Panda to Fight for City-Car<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Replacing a car with a 31-year long history is never an easy task. Especially if it has become one of Fiat's most successful city cars offering ample interior space and practicality for its size. </div>
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The first generation of the model introduced in 1980, was the first city car to offer a diesel engine (1986), four-wheel drive (1983) and one of the first electric variants (the Elettra in 1990), while the second generation Panda that was launched in 2003, managed to keep Fiat afloat and formed the base for the successful 500.<br /><br />Now it's time for Fiat to lift the wraps on the third iteration of the Panda that will make its world premiere in Frankfurt. The “Nuova” (that’s Italian for new) Panda has grown in dimensions compared to its predecessor measuring 3,650 mm long (vs 3,538), 1,640 mm wide (vs 1,578) and 1,550 mm tall (vs 1,450).<br /><br />Offered exclusively as a five-door model, the new Panda promises to offers more room for both passengers and their luggage.<br /><br />On the outside, the new Panda looks like a much more modern and rounder version of the second-generation model infused with some touches from the 500 while at the same time, retaining some of the old model’s signature styling traits such as the large glass area and the vertically stacked rear lights.<br /><br />The same stands true for the interior design, which is also instantly recognizable as belonging to a Panda thanks to the layout of the center console and the high-placed gear lever. The cubby hole in the passenger side of the original Panda makes a return, materials are of improved quality and practicality has been enhanced by the sliding (and of course, split and folding) rear seat as well as the folding passenger’s seat. Safety is taken care of four airbags and ABS as standard.<br /><br />Under the skin, the new Panda may retain the McPherson strut front and torsion beam rear suspension of the older model, but in the powertrain department there are many changes.<br /><br />The Italian city car will launch with no less than six engines. The gasoline range includes two TwinAir 0.9-liter two-cylinder units in naturally aspirated and turbocharged formats with 65HP and 85HP respectively, and a 4-cylinder, 1.2-liter 69HP engine, while there's also 1.3-liter Multijet diesel with auto stop-start technology.<br /><br />The other two engines are a petrol/methane version of the 0.9 liter turbocharged unit and a petrol/LPG version of the 1.2.<br /><br />All powerplants will be available at launch with a five-speed manual gearbox, with a semiautomatic “Dualogic” becoming an option later. In 2012, an obstacle detection system that operates below 30 km/h (19mph) and can automatically apply the brakes if the driver doesn’t intervene will also become available.<br /><br />The Nuova Panda will be available in three trim levels, 10 body colors and four different interiors, resulting in 600 possible different combinations. Production will commence in November at Fiat’s Naples factory.</div>
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The Chevrolet Silverado pickup truck is entering the new model year with some modest changes.<br />
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On the outside, there's a new chrome mesh grille matched with either a chrome surround on LS and LT models or a body-color surround on the LTZ, while LS and LT models now sport a silver-painted lower bumper fascia and a new 20-inch alloy wheel design.<br />
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GM also introduced four new exterior colors, including Silver Ice Metallic, Mocha Steel Metallic, Carbon Flash Metallic, and Graystone, plus two new interior color combinations, Dark Titanium/Light Titanium and Dark Cashmere/Light Cashmere.<br />
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For the 2012MY and with the exception of Hybrid models, all Silverado 1500s now feature Trailer Sway Control and Hill Start Assist as part of the StabiliTrak electronic stability control system, while cruise control and a spare tire lock are now standard on all Silverado 1500 models.<br />
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There's also a new White Diamond Edition package that is available in LT or LTZ trim, It adds a unique White Diamond Tricoat exterior color, chrome mirror caps and door handles, and body side moldings with chrome accents on LT models. Furthermore, the LTZ version gets the Z60 suspension package, 20-inch alloy rims, touring tires and a chrome tow hook and exhaust tip package.<br />
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<li>Heated power-adjustable, manual-folding outside mirrors with chrome caps</li>
<li>20-inch chrome-clad aluminum wheels</li>
<li>Bodyside moldings with chrome accents</li>
<li>Chrome door handles</li>
<li>EZ-Lift locking tailgate</li>
<li>Power driver seat</li>
<li>Steering wheel controls</li>
<li>Bluetooth phone connectivity</li>
<li>Audio system with USB port</li>
<li>Dual zone automatic climate control</li>
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y3nhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04545573334536152103noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-889947844837833811.post-58542215151175525982011-08-30T18:01:00.000+07:002011-08-30T18:02:08.801+07:002013 Hyundai Genesis Coupe<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Earlier this month, we brought you some of the first spy shots of the facelifted 2013 Hyundai Genesis Coupe nabbed while doing the rounds on the Nürburgring racetrack. But as you'd expect, the prototype was all bagged up in black camouflage to cover the styling changes.<br /><br />Now, a Gencoupe forum member posted a set of grainy cell phone pictures of the 2013 Hyundai Genesis Coupe that appear to have been shot on a transportation ship. While we can't be absolutely certain, the photos do look real and the cosmetic changes are the same we pointed out in our spy story.<br /><br />Up front, these include the new upper grille with a center chrome strip and the restyled headlamps and bumper, while these latest pictures also reveal a redesigned bonnet sporting a pair of air vents.<br /><br />At the back, we find new LED tail lamps and a reshaped bumper while other changes include the more aggressive design of the alloy wheels and the the exterior mirrors that incorporate the turning signals.<br /><br />As pointed out in our previous story, it is believed that the refreshed Genesis Coup will get Hyundai's newer and more powerful 3.8-liter V6 engine with direct-injection that generates 333 horsepower and a peak torque of 291 lb.-ft, along with the option of an 8-speed automatic transmission.<br /><br />H/T to Mark!<br /><br />Story source: <a href="http://www.gencoupe.com/general-discussion/57760-official-2012-5-2013-genesis-coupe-spotted-thread-warning-sad-content-inside-105.html">Gencoupe</a></div>
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y3nhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04545573334536152103noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-889947844837833811.post-1583319327099014582011-08-30T17:46:00.001+07:002011-08-30T17:53:12.669+07:00Peugeot Details All-New 508 RXH Diesel-Electric Hybrid Crossover<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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The HX1 conceptual people-carrier may give us some ideas about Peugeot’s future, but at the present moment, the French brand's newest offering is the all-new <a href="http://autocar-y3n.blogspot.com/2011/08/peugeot-508-rxh-hybrid4.html">508 RXH</a>, which is the third variant to be added to mid-size model's range after the sedan and the estate. </div>
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Although Peugeot had given us a first peek at the 508 RXH in July, the Frankfurt Motor Show will mark the crossover’s world premiere.<br />
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Based on the estate version of the 508, the RXH follows in the lines of the Audi Allroad and Volvo XC70 featuring a unique front end, flared wheel arches, and of course, higher-riding suspension along with 18-inch wheels and wider tracks.<br />
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Unlike other models of the sort, the 508 RXH adopts a new four-wheel-drive system that makes use of an electric motor similar to the one used in the 3008 and the HX1.<br />
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The Hybrid4 system comprises a 2.0-liter HDi FAP turbo diesel located up front and an electric motor mounted at the rear. Each motor drives its respective axle, providing four-wheel-drive capability and, at the same time, four modes: Automatic, Sport, 4WD or Zero Emissions when the electric motor is powering the car.<br />
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Despite the system's combined output of 200HP, the <a href="http://autocar-y3n.blogspot.com/2011/08/peugeot-508-rxh-hybrid4.html">508 RXH</a> offers an exceptionally low average fuel consumption figure of just 4.0 lt/100 km (58.8 US mpg or 70.6 UK mpg) and CO2 emissions of 109 g/km.<br />
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The 508 RXH will be available from spring 2012, one year after the debut of its 508 stable mate.<br />
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Peugeot will also display in Frankfurt a limited edition of the RXH that will be individually numbered and feature a Calern Brown exterior color and alcantara leather upholstery. It will be produced in only 300 units available to order this fall. </div>
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With the Frankfurt Motor Show just around the corner, Peugeot decided to release the first official photos of the HX1, a six-seater MPV concept propelled by a diesel-electric powertrain.</div>
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On the outside, the aerodynamically optimized HX1 (Cd 0.28) adopts the company’s new “floating” front grille that we've already seen on the 508.<br /><br />One of the concepts unique features are the seven-spoke alloy wheels that resemble turbine blades when stationary, while when on the move, they open up to form a flat surface for better aerodynamic performance. For the same purpose, a spoiler and two side skirts fitted at the top of the tailgate deploy above 100 km/h (62 mph).<br /><br />The concept’s theme is named “Metamorphosis”, the Greek word for transformation that indicates the car’s ability to adapt to different driving conditions passenger requirements.<br /><br />Despite its MPV designation, the HX1 is quite low (1,373 mm), with a large width of 1,990 mm and a length close to 5 meters (4,954 mm).<br /><br />The HX1 sports four “half-scissor” doors that promise to offer easy access to the cabin, which can accommodate up to six passengers in three rows of seats. A wide array of materials such as natural oak with inlaid fiber optics, brushed metal and leather have been used inside, while Peugeot also added a variety of gadgets like touch-sensitive screens and a marble-adorned center console with a…minibar and coffee machine.<br /><br />As far as the driver is concerned, the steering column moves electrically along with the seat for easier entry and exit. The steering wheel changes its settings when the driver selects the “cruising” mode for optimal stability and comfort, and the central screen can be adjusted according to the driver’s preferences, with the option of displaying only vital information.<br /><br />The HX1 is motivated by Peugeot's diesel-electric Hybrid4 powertrain similar to the one offered on the 3008 and from next year, on the 508 RXH.<br /><br />In the concept, the internal combustion engine is a 204HP 2.2-liter diesel hooked up to a 6-speed auto transmission that powers the front wheels, while a rear-mounted 70 kW (95HP) electric motor turns the rear wheels, making it effectively a four-wheel-drive model. At low speeds, the HX1 can operate on the electric motor alone, emitting zero emissions. The combined maximum combined output of the electric motor and the diesel unit is 220 kW (299HP).<br /><br />The HX1 takes Peugeot’s hybrid technology one-step further by featuring a plug-in charging capability for its lithium-ion batteries from a standard 240V socket. This enables it to offer a longer range on pure electric mode at 18.4 miles, or 29.6km.<br /><br />Peugeot said the HX1 returns an average fuel consumption of 3.2 lt/100 km (73.4 US mpg or 88.2 UK mpg) and CO2 emissions of just 83.0 g/km.<br /><br />Now, if you’re wondering about the silver shoe displayed in some photos, Peugeot says it's “concept shoe” created in collaboration with designer Pierre Hardy who was inspired by the concept car. </div>
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y3nhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04545573334536152103noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-889947844837833811.post-38892134994919480912011-08-30T14:59:00.001+07:002011-08-30T14:59:13.813+07:00The Infiniti FX50 Performance Concept Sebastian Vettel-Inspired<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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When the doors open to the 64th IAA International Motor Show on September 13, Infiniti will premiere a new concept study that takes the firm's partnership with F1 racing team Red Bull to the next level.<br /><br />The Infiniti FX50 Performance Concept was inspired by reigning Formula One World Champion and Red Bull driver, Sebastian Vettel. The 24-year old German, who is Infiniti's first ever Global Brand Ambassador, is said to have helped in the design of the FX50 study.<br /><br />The Japanese company is keeping mum about the technical details of the FX50 Performance Concept, but the photo shows that it is based on the facelifted model featuring Infiniti's new corporate grille that we first saw earlier this month.<br /><br />Unique elements to the concept include the redesigned front bumper with LED daytime lights incorporating a carbon fibre apron, the shape of which mimics the design of an F1 car's front wing.<br /><br />Carbon fibre can also be found on the newly designed side skirts, the roof spoiler, and the rear bumper, while Infiniti did away with the roof rails. Also included are Vettel badges on the front fenders and newly styled alloy wheels shod in performance tires. </div>
y3nhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04545573334536152103noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-889947844837833811.post-85068839267307323702011-08-30T14:54:00.000+07:002011-08-30T14:54:20.846+07:00Audi Publishes New Pictures of Urban Sportback and Spyder Concepts<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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After teasing us with a couple of videos and a few sketches, Audi has now unleashed a wave of computer generated images of its two-seat Urban Sportback and Spyder concept models, both of which will receive their world premiere at the upcoming 2011 Frankfurt Motor Show in Germany.<br /><br />The German brand says the tiny pure-electric technical studies are not descended from any previous Audi model, and that their development "is based on the strict principles of lightweight construction, efficiency and reduction".<br /><br />The tiny concepts with the exposed 21-inch wheel wheels stretch 3,200mm long, 1,700mm wide and a mere 1,200mm tall. Propulsion comes courtesy of two e-tron electric motors that draw energy from a lithium-ion battery.<br /><br />To keep the weight down, Audi has used a mix of carbon fibre-reinforced polymer and aluminum to construct the two models.<br /><br />The Urban Sportback model features a canopy that forms part of the body and slides up and to the rear to reveal a 1+1 seat layout with the passenger positioned back and to left of the driver.<br /><br />In Spyder form, the concept does away with the sliding canopy but gains a pair of doors that open up diagonally along with a lowered windshield and continuous side window area.<br /><br />More information on the two studies are to be released closer to the Frankfurt Motor Show.</div>
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After this week's world premiere of the North American market 2012 Camry, Toyota is now preparing the debuts of its mid-size sedan in other regions of the world. First up is the Ukrainian version, which will most likely be offered in the same form in other surrounding markets including Russia. </div>
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While both iterations of the 2012 Toyota Camry share the same body and platform, the Ukrainian model sports a different and more prominent front-end design with bespoke headlamp units, bumper, hood, grille and front fenders.<br /><br />The profile remains the same while at the rear Toyota's designers extended the tail lamps and restyled the deck lid that now features a subtle lip.<br /><br />Inside, the changes seem to be limited to the region-specific trim and color options plus a different glove box design.<br /><br />Toyota Ukraine said the new 2012 Camry will be offered locally with a choice of 2.5-liter four-cylinder and 3.5-liter six-cylinder gasoline engines, and prices starting from US$33,050, with more details to be available before the end of the year. </div>
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With a billionaire like Warren Buffett backing you up and forming a partnership with none other than Daimler AG is supposedly a recipe for success. Yet Chinese automaker BYD reported a 89% drop in profits in the first half of the year compared to the same period in 2010.<br />
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BYD’s sales in the first six months of 2011 were down 23.4%, to 220,131 units. Deliveries of the core models of its range, such as the F0 city car, the F3 compact and the F6 mid-sized sedan plunged right after the governments incentives for new car buyers stopped at the end of last year.<br />
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Its alternative-energy cars like the F3DM and the e6 fared even worse: the e6 electric crossover sold, according to JD Power, just six cars in the first half of 2011 –an average of one car per month…<br />
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However, the company blames not only the drop in sales, but also the increasing manufacturing costs and the competition which is getting tougher every day.<br />
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The only positive aspect in the dark clouds gathering over BYD is that its newer models, like the G3 and L3 compact sedans and the S6 crossover have posted strong sales according to the company, without, however, releasing any details.<br />
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BYD also pins a lot of its hopes on the more upmarket G6 compact sedan that will be launched later this year and will be the brand’s first car with a direct injection turbo engine and a dual-clutch gearbox.<br />
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Story sources: Automotive News </div>
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Less than 24 hours after Volkswagen lifted the wraps off the production version of the up! city car, we have news that the German company is planning to reveal a one-seat experimental electric vehicle on September 8 in Berlin, ahead of its world premiere at the Frankfurt Motor Show.<br />
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VW’s chief of research, Juergen Leohold, told the The Financial Times that the concept is designed for limited journeys, something that the company’s spokesperson, Ruth Holling, also confirmed today.<br />
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Although Leohold didn’t reveal the concept’s range or top speed, he did say that it would be “even better” than the XL1 SEV (Super Efficient Vehicle) diesel-electric plug-in hybrid (pictured above). And that’s quite an achievement, since the XL1’s average consumption was an extraordinary 261 mpg (0.9 lt/100 km).<br />
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The one-seat concept is just a showcase for VW’s future zero-emissions technology. However, the company has already confirmed that it will soon present an EV version of the Up! which, along with the electric version of the Golf, will be available to the US by 2013.<br />
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VW’s CEO, Martin Winterkorn, expects electric and hybrid vehicles to account for 3% of the company’s total sales by 2018. By then, Winterkorn has said Volkswagen aims to sell more than 10 million vehicles annually. If you do the math that comes out to 300,000 electric cars a year. </div>
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The Williams Formula 1 team, which only recently announced its deal with Renault as an engine partner from 2012 sparking rumors about special editions of the French company's cars like the acclaimed Clio Williams of the past, now says it also wants to expand its cooperation with Jaguar beyond the C-X75 hybrid supercar.<br />
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“We would like to become the competition and sporting side of Jaguar” Williams chairman Adam Parr told British magazine Autocar. Parr said that the cooperation in the development of kinetic energy recovery systems (KERS) to be used on the C-X75 is very relevant to Formula 1.<br />
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And this technology will be developed even more in the near future since the 2014 rules stipulate that all F1 cars must be powered solely by electric power in the pit lane (Bernie Ecclestone’s objections not withstanding).<br />
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“When the C-X75 was first envisaged it was powered by two turbines manufactured by Bladed Jets, which is part owned by Jaguar owner Tata Motors. But we have concentrated on adopting a path that will make the C-X75 the cleanest and more environmentally friendly supercar of all time” said Parr. “So at the moment we are concentrating on a downsized internal combustion engine combined with some pretty amazing kinetic energy recovery systems.”<br />
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So, will Jaguar reenter racing and specifically the Le Mans endurance race where it had considerable success in the past? Parr does not confirm nor deny such a possibility: “The C-X75 is not a Le Mans car, of course. But Jaguar had a tremendous record at Le Mans and I think competition and high-performance cars are an area where it’s keen to develop the brand.”</div>
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Tis the end for Mazda's rotary-powered RX-8 sports car that has fallen victim to low sales and more importantly, stricter emissions standards. According to a report from Automotive News, production of the RX-8 stopped in early July while the remaining inventory will be sold by the end of this year.<br /><br />The demise of the RX-8 was something we expected since Mazda stopped offering the car in Europe last year, after failing to meet the more strict EU emission standards. Last year, the Hiroshima-based company managed to deliver just 1,134 units, a 49% decrease compared to 2009, while sales in the first half of 2011 decreased by a further 21%.<br /><br />In the States, dealers reported a stock of 300 units on August 1, which equated to a 118-day supply.<br /><br />The front-mid-engined rotary sports car was launched by Mazda in 2003, and its best sales year was 2004 with 23,690 units. It was the last in the line of rotary-powered sports cars that started in 1971 with the RX-2, continued through the years with the successful RX-7, which lasted for three generations, and finally ended with the, much-admired for its driving characteristics, RX-8.<br /><br />So is this really the end of the world's last mass-produced rotary-powered sports car? As we recently reported, there’s been a lot of discussion within Mazda about producing another rotary-engined sports car.<br /><br />Kiyoshi Fujiwara, the brand’s executive officer for product planning and powertrain development, revealed that the company was indeed considering the cancellation of some projects due to economic reasons, and the successor to the RX-8 was one of them.<br /><br />However, Fujiwara claims no final decision has been taken yet. “I have always said that rotary engines are part of our soul," said Fujiwara. "We have to continue the rotary evolution”. He also added that its future depends largely on the success of the newly introduced gasoline and diesel SKYACTIV engines: if they sell in big numbers, then Mazda will have the funds to go ahead with the project.</div>
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