At the end of this year, Ford plans to present the updated family of Mondeo, which includes sedan, wagon and hatchback. Meanwhile, the Dutch Autoweek edition published spy photos of the model. The test car is a sedan, but the photos are seen by changes in its armor, the front has a larger air intakes, a modified grille and new headlamps with LED section, while the rear lights are all LED. The main change in the engine will replace the current 2.5-liter gasoline 5-cylinder with the new 2.0-liter the turbo-agregate EcoBoost, which is 203 h.p. power, maximum torque of 300 Nm and combined with robotized transmission with double clutch. We remind you that ten days ago it became clear that entirely new generation Ford Mondeo will come in 2014.
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In the spring of this year, Seat will introduce a diesel combustion modification Ibiza FR, which will be available in three versions and five doors, but the price will start from around 19 000. Ibiza FR TDI did not differ from external modification and gasoline like it in its standard equipment includes air conditioning, central ESP stability control and a new limited slip differential with XDS. Car engine is turbo 2.0 TDI, whose power is 141 h.p. at 4 200 rev/min. but its maximum torque of 320 Nm achieved in Band 1 750 – 2 500 rev/min. The unit is combined with six-speed manual transmission. Diesel version of the Seat Ibiza FR accelerates from 0-100 km/h for 8.2 sec and a top speed of 208 kilometers per hour Average fuel consumption is 4.5l/100km.
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The anonymous source in the internet spread three official pictures of serial Mini Countryman, whose world premiere will be held at Geneva Motor Show in March. BMW Group had originally planned to present Mini Countryman still on exhibition in Detroit, but because of delays in project unannounced reasons, the debut was postponed for several months. Car of the photos is a combination of basic white and black roof, side mirrors, grille, wheel arches and thresholds. Wheels are the same design concept as the Beachcomber, presented this month in Detroit, but their color is different. It was assumed that Countryman will be almost identical to the Beachcomber, except of course the lack of doors and roof, but in fact we observe a completely different bumpers, grille and hood over the engine, with only the headlamps are the same. Mini Countryman will be presented with a new propulsion system to the four wheels All4, and only with front-wheel drive. Currently there are no known details about the engines, but they probably will like Mini Cooper.
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The 308 CC is the first model of Peugeot, which used the new turbo engine 1.6 HDi FAP, meeting the European standards for emissions released Euro 5. The new power unit is 112 h.p. at 3 600 rev/min. which is just 2k.s. more than the current 1.6-liter diesel engine. By contrast, however, its maximum torque increased by 12.5 percent, from 240 to 270 Nm, again available in 1 750 rev/min. From Peugeot reported that compared with its predecessor, more than 50% of the parts of the new 1.6 Hdi engines are fully processed, resulting in reduced noise, fuel consumption and CO2 exhaust emissions. As present, the modification will be offered standard with a diesel particulate filter, whose lifetime is 180 000 km. With the new engine and six-speed manual transmission car accelerates from 0-100 km/h 12.2 sec and develop a modest maximum 191 kilometers per hour, but at the expense of the average of its fuel consumption is 5.3l/100km.
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Opel launches new special version of its compact model Corsa, which is called “Color Race” and was inspired by a rally car Kadett B Sprint, used for racing in the late 60’s and early 70’s of last century. The 3-door only version of the Corsa will be available under Color Race, as customers can choose between three options for the color of the cabin – Sunny Melon Yellow, Casablanca White and Magma Red. Regardless of any color will be discontinued in any case, the vehicle will be completely black with 17-inch wheels and a roof and a black hood with a checkered flag motif. The interior of the Opel Corsa Color Race is completely in sync with the appearance of the car. Is a special upholstery fabrics and embroidered with a contrasting thread, like the leather sport steering wheel and the rings of air holes in the board again in the color coding. The 3-door special version of the Opel Corsa is available with absolutely all the engines are offered with the standard model, while in Germany the price starts from 15 560 euro, modification with 1.4-liter gasoline engine (87 h.p.).
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By Chevrolet have decided to demonstrate that their model Aveo can be a real beast. The company uses the exhibition in Detroit to present a concept demonstration Aveo RS, which “shed light” on the next generation of models. The concept is equipped with 1.4-liter turbo Ecotec, which supplies power 138 h.p. and a maximum torque of 200Nm. The gearbox is five-speed manual, and the combination between it and the unit provides both fuel efficient and excellent dynamics. Chevrolet Aveo RS Concept also boasts a large attractive grille and rear lights, which together with 19-inch alloy wheels, roof spoiler and two chrome exhaust tip of the system, embedded in a diffuser, giving a very aggressive type of car. The interior of the concept is dressed in black leather, embroidered with blue stitching and combined with decorative elements in black lacquer and aluminum.
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Volkswagen Golf after 6 already available in China is quite normal tuning local companies to engage with him. The first proposal comes from RevoZport, who presented his program for the modification GTI. The car has received improvements in engine and new exhaust system, due to which its power has increased by 210 per 270k.s. Because of changes in the unit had to be replaced hood, the new is made entirely of Kevlar and weighs only 4kg. RevoZport engineers have developed and integrated bodikit for Volkswagen Golf 6 GTI. Front bumper with splitter and a built-in adjustable LED lighting, and both sides of the vehicle are added additional aprons. Rear bumper is characterized by aggressive shaped vents on both sides and a large diffuser, which can also be set. The new roof spoiler is even entirely from carbon fiber, while other parts are made from so-called Pultrudeed Fiber Reinforced Plastic material forming reinforced plastic.
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The British representation Renault disseminate photos and information about the particular implementation of the new model Clio, which is called the hot Clio S from the early 90’s of last century. The new Clio S however, differs from the standard model only visually, and is available with petrol engines 1.2 (75 h.p.) and 1.2 Turbo (100 h.p.) and diesel 1.5 (86 h.p.). The car is available in four exterior colors (Glacier White, Pearl Black, Capsicum Red, and Extreme Blue), while the wheels in any case are white, size 16 inches. Additional cosmetic improvements include a new front bumper, with white middle-part spoiler at the rear end of the roof, white shutters on the side mirrors, white racing stripes on both sides of the cabin and the roof, and tinted rear windows. The sports theme continues in the interior of the Renault Clio S, which is upholstered with a special cloth seats, attended by the letter “S” and racing stripes, leather steering wheel and white decorations on the center console and dashboard.
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From Peugeot revealed details about the concept SR1, which will debut at the exhibition in Geneva in March, and her pictures were distributed a few days ago when the French company announced plans for the next few years and showed their new emblem. With SR1 the French builders demonstrate new stylistics of their future models, which will update the brand identity. There are a great way to combine sophistication, harmony, aggression and dynamics. SR1 prototype represents 2 +1- local coupe equipped with the technology Hybrid4, which will be seen for the first time in 2011. model in 3008. Hybrid system concept consists of a 1.6-liter gasoline engine with a power 218 h.p. and electric generating 95 h.p. Peugeot SR1 can run in pure electric mode, but then the show is just to the rear wheels, while a combined cycle or when the unit is only used with internal combustion engines it is the four landing gear. The company indicated that in the combined cycle fuel consumption is 4.9l/100km. And emitted CO2 emissions – 119gr/km. But still no data for the dynamic performance of the conceptual compartment. The prototype has a very driving, thanks to the triangular supports up with front and rear steering knuckles, and technology innovation for the four-wheel steering in which the angle of the rear turn depends on the speed of movement.
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Honda used the ongoing exhibition in Detroit to present his long-awaited sporting hybrid CR-Z, whose sales will start yet this summer. The car does not differ radically from his latest concept, which saw a showroom in Tokyo in November. CR-Z uses a hybrid drive system with a combined capacity of 122k.s. and a maximum torque of 173Nm. It consists of a petrol 1.5 i-VTEC engine and 10-kW electric, hybrid module as IMA (Integrated Motor Assist) is our own development of Honda. The function of the electrical unit is to support the rapid acceleration in gasoline and the need for more power. Two-seater coupe can move into regimes Sport, Normal and Econ, which switch the driver. The standard gearbox for Honda CR-Z is a six-speed manual, but the option will be available CVT transmission in which gears are changed by levers on the steering wheel. Since Honda has not yet revealed what the dynamic performance and fuel economy of the CR-Z. The car has an automatic start / stop system and the safety of driver and passenger care multiple security systems, including anti-lock on the brakes, electronic brake distribution and electronic stabilization. During the official presentation in Detroit, Honda revealed by the price of the CR-Z in the USA will be in the range 20 000 – 23 000 U.S. dollars, as that of other hybrid model of the company, Insight.
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