Furthermore cabriolet version of the Renault Twingo, which is called Wind, the French company will present in Geneva still an open model. This is the new Megane CC, whose sales are scheduled to start early spring. The main feature of the Renault Megane CC is fully glass roof, which is composed of two parts and is electro-hydraulic control, and the time required for its folding or unfolding is 21 seconds. The front of the car is exactly the same as other versions of the Megane, the only difference is in the window frame, which regardless of color coding is chrome. Megane CC boasts unique wheels and a trunk volume of 417l, which, however, reduced to 211l when folded roof. Engines, which will be offered Renault Megane CC are seven, with capacities from 110 to 160 h.p. Aggregates are combined with six-speed manual transmission, with only a two-liters of petrol CVT, and the diesel 1.5 dCi (108 h.p.) – with a new gearbox with two clutch, drop in fuel consumption and CO2 exhaust emissions by 17%.
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Volvo spread of information and multiple photos of the new generation of its hit model S60. The world premiere of the car will be held at the exhibition in Geneva, and its sales in Europe will start in summer, with an expected price of around 25 000. Sedan has received a very attractive design, it looks very similar to the form of a coupe. The interior is purged of any unnecessary items such as Volvo’s designers have lots of masterly every detail. Dimensions of the new S60 has increased, providing more space for passengers. Customers can order a car with two types of suspension – Dynamic and Comfort, as the difference between them is only in the shock absorbers. The first thing is solid, will be the standard for Europe and the comfort will be offered as an option, while in Asia and the U.S. will be just the opposite. Regardless of its kind, it has a system adaptive Four-C. Volvo S60 has become safer than ever, in its standard equipment includes multiple safety systems, including Advanced Stability Control, Corner Traction Control and Pedestrian Detection, pedestrian cross-activated by sensors and, if necessary brakes instead of the driver. Sedan will be initially available with two diesel and two petrol engines, and subsequently will be introduced one diesel and three petrol. The most powerful is the 3.0 T6, which is a combined speed automatic transmission with Geartronic, transferring to four-wheel drive. It accelerates the car from 0-100 km/h for 6.5 sec. Another petrol is 2.0 GTDi, a power 203 h.p. and a maximum torque of 300 Nm. This modification to the mechanical gearbox accelerates from 0-100 km/h for 7.7 sec and a top speed of 235 kilometers per hour, but with automatic transmission and 8.2 sec indicators. and 230 kilometers per hour
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Tonight Nissan spread of photos and information about the all-new crossover model Juke, which will make an official debut at the exhibition in Geneva in early March. Nissan Juke is developed on the concept Qazana and will share a common platform with the next generations of the Nissan Micra and Renault Clio. Crossover, however, is much higher than them, but his luggage compartment has a capacity of 251l. Dimensions of the car are 4 135 mm length, 1 765 mm width and 1 570 mm height and wheelbase is 2 530 mm. The model will be offered in Europe with three engines, which will be combined with five and six-speed manual gearbox or a new continuously variable CVT XTRONIC, depending on the modification. Petrol units are aspirated 1.6-liter gasoline generating 117 h.p. and again 1.6-liter, but the turbine with a power 190 h.p. and a maximum torque of 240 Nm. Diesel is even the all-new 1.5 dCi (110 h.p.). Drive in any modifications to Nissan Juke is to the front wheels, the most powerful, 1.6i Turbo, and will be available with the propulsion system to the four wheels come with “Torque Vectoring”, whose function is to adjust the torque between the front and rear axles according to the situation.
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With the approach of the exhibition in Geneva, more automaker revealed its new models. Late last night and it made Volkswagen, disseminate information and pictures of the new generation Touareg. The car is 40 millimeters. longer than its predecessor, but with 20 millimeters lower. Its appearance has become more attractive as a sport has acquired character. Popular SUV has a totally new vision of the front, which is in the style of the new models the company. The interior is also radically changed, becoming more stylish and spacious, and according to the new Volkswagen Touareg boasts the largest panoramic roof in its class. The car has a so-called ‘flexible’ seats, the rear move by 160 millimeters. lengthwise and folded by pressing a button, releasing up to 1 642 liters cargo space. Fuel economy is paramount in the new Touareg, which plays a key role in reducing his body weight. Popular SUV has a whole 208 kg lighter than its predecessor, while the chassis strength is increased by 5%. Moreover, the German engineers were seriously else work on aerodynamics, but the presence of 8-stage automatic transmission and start / stop system (with six-cylinder units) further contributes to energy efficiency.
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At the end of the 2009th is reached 40 years of onset of the first Z-model Nissan, namely the Datsun 240Z, as on this occasion the company has released limited edition 370Z, but was intended only for Japan and the United States. With a little delay of Nissan decided to introduce a special version of the 370Z and Europe to mark the anniversary. The car is called the Black Edition, since it will be manufactured only 370 pieces available for purchase by April. Nissan 370Z Black Edition will be a coupe version only and will be available only in scratch-resistant black and dark gray. Wheels are 19-inch cast iron back under a designation 370Z has a special plaque with the inscription Black Edition. The interior of the anniversary car is a red leather interior, in its standard equipment includes high-quality audio BOSE, a 9.3GB hard drive for recording MP3-Ki, 7-inch touchscreen display, satellite navigation and others. extras.
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Over the past few years almost no major motor show runs for which South Korean company Kia can not prepare an impressive futuristic concept. On the ongoing showroom in Chicago, Kia demonstrates its ambition to create vehicles with mileage exceeding the maximum and minimum environmental impact, through conceptual coupe Ray. As already mentioned, when Koreans issued a teaser of Ray, the car is a work of American design center of the company as its base is used sedan Forte. Kia Ray is equipped with hybrid technology consisting of a 1.4 GDI engine (153 h.p.), electric (105 h.p.) and a set of lithium-ion batteries. Powered by internal combustion engine is transmitted to the front wheels through the CVT continuously variable transmission, and this unit from the wall – to the rear landing gear. Conceptual compartment may use as each engine individually and both together. By Kia quick to boast that the vehicle traveling over 80 km electric objectives 1 and about 200 kilometers. in combination, without having to recharge. The most striking throughout the car, however, is its average fuel consumption of 1.2l/100km run.
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Nissan pledged by a very large market in the Middle East and especially the countries in which they live more affluent people. That is why the company decided to present a new Nissan Patrol in the emirate of Abu Dhabi. The seventh generation of the Nissan Patrol, which is the result of almost 60-year evolution of the model received an entirely new platform, a radically new design, more luxurious and comfortable interior, the new V8 engine and automatic transmission 7-stage new 4WD system. After investigating the market in the Middle East from Nissan have found that to be able to beat its main competitors there, the Patrol it requires an entirely new vision and even greater comfort and luxury. At the same time the new platform provides more robust construction and reduces vibration. Outside the car is a much more rounded shapes and smooth lines of its predecessor, but in its interior combines soft leather, polished aluminum and wooden decorations. Moreover, the new Patrol offers 100 millimeters. more legroom for passengers in the second row seats. Nissan Patrol became the most powerful vehicle in its class. Replacing the old 4.8-liter engine comes a brand new 5.6 V8 unit, equipped with technology and VVEL DIG. His power is 400 h.p. and maximal torque reaches 550Nm.
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Stylish concept sedan Hyundai i-flow will attract the eyes of visitors during the exhibition in Geneva launched in early March. The car aims to demonstrate how the vision will be the new representative of the company in segment D. Hyundai i-flow is established in the European Development Center of Hyundai in Ryuselhaym and is distinguished by a striking exterior design, build challenging design style of the company “fluid sculpture. Name i-flow (flow – fluid flow) reflects the streamlined and attractive lines of the streamlined concept-car, which retains the prefix “i” of the new nomenclature of Hyundai. In the development of i-flow are used in many new technologies in the chemical company BASF, of innovative micro-materials to solar panels to reduce weight and increase energy efficiency. Together with the i-flow, the central dais in the sector of Hyundai, will be shown and the new SUV ix35, which will be marketed in Europe in the spring. Visitors to the showroom will be able to inspect the car, which according to the company will set new standards in its class. In Geneva Hyundai will also present recent developments in eco-program its Blue DriveTM.
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Before the world premiere of the new Polo GTI, which will be held in Geneva in early March, Volkswagen disseminate original photos and information about hot modification. Its sales will start shortly after the exhibition, it will be available in three versions and five doors. The car has received a 1.4-liter TSI engine also used by the Seat Ibiza Cupra. He has a power 180 h.p. and maximal torque reaches 250 Nm and is available in the range 2 000 – 4 500 rev/min. The new “pocket rocket” of Volkswagen has to drive the front wheels, and power is transmitted to them through 7-stage DSG dual clutch transmission. The car is able to accelerate from 0-100 km/h less than 7 sec and to develop around 225 kilometers per hour. Volkswagen Polo GTI has also received an improved suspension and limited slip differential XDS, which again is taken from a Seat Ibiza Cupra. Alloy wheels are a pipsqueak 17-inch covered with low-profile tires, the headlights are smoked, as they are added daily and LED headlamps and radiator grille is characteristic for the GTI with modifications of form asks and red strips.
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German tuner B & B introduced its sports program for Volkswagen Golf R, where the power of 2.0-liter engine can be increased from standard 270 to 310, 324 or 362 h.p. Although current data are limited, it is clear that depending on the desired customer power, improvements in car gets intake, cooling and exhaust systems, turbocharger and software. The end result of the changes made in the most powerful version (362 h.p.) is acceleration from 0-100 km/h for 4.8 sec and a maximum speed exceeding 280 kilometers per hour Note that the standard Golf R these indicators are 5.5s ec and 250 kilometers per hour, the speed is electronically limited to this value. To cope with the additional car smooth horsepower and maintain its stability, by B & B it is equipped with a powerful braking system, air suspension, a drop of 30 millimeters him. to the road.
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