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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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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People’s attitudes towards cars has changed radically over the past few years. Until recently, customers wanted to have large and powerful cars, but when their preferences are aimed at practical and economical vehicles. Following the new developments are competing automaker to develop models to meet demand and be able to satisfy at best the needs of customers. Honda used by the ongoing exhibition in Los Angeles to present their conceptual three-compartment P-NUT (Personal-Neo Urban Transport), which uses a hybrid propulsion technology. If Honda P-NUT ever enter into mass production, it will be positioned in a whole new segment in which it will have cleared all the shortcomings of current mini-cars. The dimensions of the concept are 3 400 mm length, 1 439 mm width and 1 750 mm height in the interior and has room for the driver, whose seat is positioned in the middle, and two passengers behind him. The function of the side mirrors is performed by two cameras, the images are displayed on the windscreen, which acts as a display and is also used for navigation.
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The performance division of American Subaru – SPT (Subaru Performance Tuning) is prepared at least three models for an upcoming exhibition Tuning SEMA 2009, which will be held this week. Currently images are distributed to only part of the special Impreza WRX STI SPT and interior design of Legacy VIP. Still do not know whether the Bulgarian was involved in the creation of conceptual Subaru Legacy VIP. The car is equipped with 2.5-liter turbo engine with a power 265 h.p. and a maximum torque of 350Nm. Drive is transmitted to all four wheels through the Continuous Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive, the gearbox is a six-speed manual. Subaru Impreza WRX STI SPT also relies on a 2.5-liter turbo-agregate is boxer and its power was increased from standard 305 h.p. to new increased 315 h.p. at 6 000 rev/min. but its maximum torque of 393 Nm already reached. at 4 000 rev/min. Re-transmission is through six-speed manual transmission and also to the four wheels.
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Undoubtedly the most anticipated car of this year’s exhibition in Tokyo was the concept Toyota FT-86, which, although under the brand of Toyota, was jointly developed by Subaru. The sport coupe has 2 +2 seating and a very compact size – 4 160 mm in length, 1 760 mm in width and 1 260 mm in height and the distance between its two axes is 2 570mm. Concept Toyota FT-86 is equipped with petrol, 2.0-liter engine of Subaru Boxer, whose power is 160 h.p. but the serial version, it will probably be increased to 200 h.p. The other details are known about the joint car Toyota and Subaru are that it is transmitted to drive the rear wheels via five-speed manual gearbox and the brakes are branded ADVICS.
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Toyota will use the exhibition in Tokyo to present yet another concept FT-EV, which probably is the future version of the pre-serial model. We remind you that the first Toyota FT-EV Concept debuted earlier this year in Detroit, but two months ago by the Japanese company decided to develop a serial model. Currently it is known that Toyota FT-EV II is capable of traveling 90 kilometers. energy in a lithium-ion batteries and a top speed of 100km/h, but no information on the time needed to recharge the batteries and power the car. The appearance of the FT-EV II has undergone some changes compared to the first concept, and creates the impression that the car offers more space. Access to the interior is even facilitated by two sliding side doors.
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