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Suzuki Kizashi revealed in Detroit

Viliyana Filipova — Mon, 10 Aug 2009 09:09:30 +0000

On special event in Detroit, Suzuki introduced the official serial version of the new sedan Kizashi. The car will appear on the North American market by the end of the year and production will take place in the company’s new plant in Sagara (Japan). Initially, the new Suzuki sedan to be offered only with 2.4-liter, 4-cylinder engine which is combined with standard 6-stage mechanical gearbox, but the option is available CVT transmission. Currently the Japanese did not reveal other details about the unit, but announced that developed a hybrid version of the model to be introduced in a very near future. Suzuki Kizashi is built on an entirely new platform and will offer both before and also with the four-wheel drive. In its standard equipment includes electronic stability program, anti-locking braking system with electronic brake force distribution and dynamic control system that improves the driving of the driver.
Although the appearance of the sedan is not as impressive as the three concepts Kizashi, which the company presented until the design is still pretty good. Dimensions of the car is 4 650 millimeters. length, 1 820 millimeters. width and 1 480 millimeters. height and wheelbase is 2 700 millimeters. The interior of the car is clean and elegant style. More information about the Suzuki Kizashi okachva are to be distributed at the start of its sales in North America in December. Then you will understand and will appear when the model in Europe.

Toyota iQ3

Viliyana Filipova — Thu, 23 Jul 2009 19:39:00 +0000

Toyota introduced the new, more powerful modification of mini-car iQ, which is driven by 1.33-liter petrol engine. Units with capacity 100 h.p. 6 000 rev/min. and maximum torque 125Nm at 4 400 rev/min. It is equipped with controlled inlet valves and exhaust system Dual VVT-i. Japanese are called modification iQ3, which can boast with acceleration from 0-100 kilometers / hr for 11.8sec with mechanical transmission 6-stage and 11.6sec with a CVT gearbox, and the maximum speed which is 171 kilometers / h. Although Toyota iQ3 is more powerful than 1.0 liter version of the model through an integrated Stop & Start system, the average fuel consumption is 4.8l/100km. And emitted CO2 emissions – 117gr/km. In the car’s standard equipment includes 16-inches wheels, chrome side covers mirrors, air conditioning, 9 airbags, and audio system with 6 speakers.
The price of Toyota iQ3 in the UK starts from 11 495 pounds.

Ford Mondeo ECOnetic

Viliyana Filipova — Tue, 21 Jul 2009 13:58:33 +0000

Ford boosted its European range of economic and ecological models ECOnetic version of the Mondeo. The car will be offered in sedan and wagon versions, the engine is 2.0-liter, turbo-diesel with power 115 h.p. The new Mondeo ECOnetic has improved aerodynamics, achieved thanks to the spoiler, rear spoiler and the lower suspension. Environmental car also received a low-resistance tires and an indicator light to change gears. The Most environmental version of the Ford Mondeo spend an average of 5.2l. fuel 100 kilometers. mileage, and highway consumption falls to 4.4l./100km. As in the sedan, and when the plant emitted CO2 emissions are 139gr/km.
Sales of Ford Mondeo ECOnetic already launched in the UK, as there starting price of 20 145 GBP.

Opel showed Insignia OPC Sports Tourer

Viliyana Filipova — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 01:25:03 +0000

Revealed by Opel OPC versions of the Insignia Sports Tourer, since a month ago and showed hot sedan Insignia OPC. Powerful estate will appear in the company’s European dealers in autumn, together with the standard modifications. Insignia OPC Sports Tourer is distinguished by the serial model with a more aggressive appearance, achieved thanks to new bumpers, side aprons, ends of the exhaust system and 19-inch wheels that can be replaced by 20-inch custom. The interior of the sport wagon has received minor modifications to the devices on the dashboard, seats Recaro, sports steering wheel and gear lever, aluminum pedals and insoles with logo OPC. The engine on Insignia OPC Sports Tourer is a 2.8-liter, a power 325 h.p. and maximum torque 400Nm. It allows the car accelerates from 0 to 100 kilometers / hr for 6.3sec. and the maximum speed is electronically limited to 250 kilometers / hr
Power is transmitted to all four wheels through 6-stage mechanical transmission, which in turn is combined with electronic differential against slipping. Insignia OPC Sports Tourer has received more Brembo brakes with perforated discs and sports suspension reduced.

Subaru presented new generation of Legacy

Viliyana Filipova — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 01:21:53 +0000

The car exhibition in New York, held in April, Subaru introduced the new generation of the Legacy. Its sales in Japan started a few days, along with the company revealed wagon version of the model, which is also available in dealerships in the country. The new Legacy Touring Wagon remains a typical family car, which has become more functional. Designers and designers of Subaru extended rear door to ease access to the luggage compartment and the side columns are shrunken for better visibility of the driver. The car is available in Japan with two 2.5-liter gasoline engine, one is atmospheric and the other – turbo. They have a 170 and capacity 265 h.p. and maximum torque is 230 and 350Nm respectively. Plant is available with 3.6-liter engine generating 356 h.p. The traditional Subaru Legacy Touring Wagon is driving the four wheels, a gearbox according to the modifications may be 6-stage mechanical, automatic or 5-stage version Lineartronic.
The car will make European debut at Frankfurt show in September, as sales of the old continent will start a little later. It is in Europe the new Legacy Touring Wagon is offered with 2.0-liter engine.