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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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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Toyota present the exhibition in Detroit new conceptual development, FT-CH, which is the work of the company’s design studio in France, and aims to attract the interest of younger customers. The car is very compact dimensions (length 3 895 mm, Width 1 695 mm and height of 1 400 mm) Approaching him to those of model Yaris. Toyota currently do not report on what the technical indicators and dynamic concept. The company has not yet approved the start of series production, it is expected that the decision be taken in the coming months. FT-CH probability to appear on the market is very large, given that the Japanese are planning to introduce 8 entirely new hybrid models over the next few years. If the concept FT-CH has been approved for production, it is likely that sales of its serial version to launch as early as 2011.
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This year’s exhibition in Delhi (India) passes under the sign of compact cars. Besides Suzuki and Toyota, respectively, who presented the concepts and R3 Etios, and Honda have prepared a prototype. The car is called the New Small Concept, since Honda has revealed that in 2011. will be marketed in its serial version, which will be with a different name, but it is almost identical to the concept. Model is planned to be produced in India and Thailand, and will first appear precisely in those markets, and later in other developing countries. The car is likely to be introduced in Europe, but at a later stage. Honda New Small serial will be low enough to cause the interests of consumers in developing markets, but will have everything you need to sell in Europe. Despite its small size, the urban car has room for five. Honda’s engineers turned their attention to the aerodynamics and argue that the model will offer excellent fuel efficiency.
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From this week, C_42, which is an international exhibition center of Citroen, attracted more than 3 million visitors since its re-opening in 2007. Is in prevaplashtava concept showroom, dedicated to the creation of the brand new – DS3. Make your “shopping DS3″, wheels, or select your own roof, imagine that you are on the wheel of a Citroen DS3, … from now on everything is possible! To do it, come to C_42. This unique place was transformed this season into a conceptual shop dedicated to DS3. Upon their arrival to the exhibition center C_42, the visitor comes in the universe of DS3: meet your black color and brilliance of the DS3 logo on the center of the building. From ground level and climbing the floors, consistently revealed a six Citroen-DS3, each with their individuality. You will find various options for customizing the model, which combines white and light blue, or one which is mixed bright red roof and white with zebra stripes. The territory of DS3 guests can find the color combinations of the car: the door, covers the various decisions in the internal elements, wheel rims, which resemble elegant buttonhole on the cuff … you can try making room in the DS3 and to take a picture of the wheel of this car that suits you best.
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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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From Renault announced plans to develop a serial version of one of four electrical concepts that were presented at the exhibition in Frankfurt in September, as sales of the car is scheduled to start in 2012. We remind you that Zoe ZE Concept a small city car, whose dimensions are 4.1 meters length, 1.8 meters wight and 1.5m. height, wheelbase and is 2.6 meters. The model is ideal for urban travel and yet is completely green. The car has an electric motor, whose power reaches 95 h.p. and maximal torque – 226 Nm. And with complete lithium-ion batteries. This combination allows covering the 160 kilometers without recharging and develop a maximum speed of 140 kilometers per hour. Renault also revealed that in the serial version of Zoe ZE will have the option to change the batteries when they are exhausted, the procedure would be extremely simple and takes only 3 minutes.
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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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Furthermore, to show almost complete CR-Z, Honda uses the exhibition in Tokyo and to present the concept of Skydeck, whose base is expected Japanese company to develop the next generation model FR-V. Honda Skydeck Concept is quite a futuristic design, the front of the car is in the style of the CR-Z. Also impressed huge glass panel, connecting the windscreen and roof, and the way of opening doors – up front in the style Lamborghini, a rear with sliding, such as vans. By Honda were not officially announced that based on the Skydeck Concept will develop new FR-V, but it is precisely the model which can be compared to the concept. The width of both cars is absolutely identical, Skydeck, however, is longer and higher. Most innovative solution in Honda Skydeck is the location of the lithium-ion batteries. They are positioned in the center console, and thereby place for passengers and luggage compartment remained intact.
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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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