Motor Trend American edition came out with information that the next generation Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution will use a hybrid powertrain technology. According to the publication, Lancer Evolution XI will have a small electric motor, which will replace the turbine, combined with the expected output of internal combustion engine and electric is 350 h.p. From Motor Trend also argue that the hybrid system will be similar to the concept Mitsubishi PX-MiEV, debuted at the recent exhibition in Tokyo, but the 1.6-liter petrol engine will be replaced by an improved version of our familiar 2.0-liter this Lancer Evolution. An interesting feature of this hybrid technology is that it works only when the internal combustion engine, it drives the front wheels, and when they include electrical, he in turn transmit power to the rear. Thus, in extreme situations, the driver can rely on the mode 4×4. Sources from Mitsubishi said the car will be a measured distance in pure electric mode, and despite the removal of the turbine, the dynamics of the car will be maintained and even improved.
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Mazda spread of official pictures and information about its renewed model Atenza, known in Europe as the Mazda6, and in parallel, said they had started its sales in Japan. Japanese revealed three versions of the model (sedan, hatchback and 5-door wagon), which also received cosmetic changes and new engine fuel 2.0L DISI, however, only available in sedan and station wagon. In addition to the new unit, Mazda6 will be available with these engines, which have undergone many improvements that have led to increased efficiency and reduced fuel consumption. The model has been optimized and suspension and steering amplifier. The main difference in the appearance in front of the car where the radiator grille has acquired a typical new models of Mazda 5-spot form, giving modern approach. Renewed Mazda6 differs from the current layout and bumpers, headlights, side mirrors and rear lights, and the availability of new alloy wheels, measuring 17 to 18 inches. The interior of the car became more refined as it is seen more chrome trim. In addition, if your customers Mazda6 equipped with automatic transmission as an option offered controls for changing gears from the steering wheel.
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The French company Peugeot has decided to present the new model 408, which will replace the current 407, not well at home in faraway China. This move, however, it is not accidental but was part of the offensive brand of the largest automobile market in the world. The presentation of the Peugeot 408 in Beijing attended a private company’s general manager Jean-Marc Gal, the event was covered by nearly 300 Chinese journalists. The segment of the 408 sedan is the largest in China, occupying 45% of the total market, so that by Peugeot gamble so much on this model to increase repeat sales in the country. In 2009 the French company sold 44% more cars than the previous year. Peugeot 408 is designed by the company’s design teams in Europe and China as they were intended to both car modernism embodies the brand, ensuring maximum safety and offers unprecedented interior space. For the moment no further details are known about 408, or when we will see the car in Europe, he is expected to make a debut on the Old Continent after little more than a month, the exhibition in Geneva.
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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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