New Subaru Crossover 2012

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At the Shanghai Auto Show 2001 and the New York Auto Show 2011 which took place today, Subaru introduced a new crossover concept, namely XV. According to Subaru, is a crossover SUV with a more stylish appearance.

The new concept called "Protren" which derives from a combination of professional tools and trendy design. Precisely, Subaru defines itself that crossover is the functional integration for the professional and stylish appearance of urban and stylish.

Crossover including compact and can be seen from its dimensions, length x width x height: 4450 x 1800 x 1620 (mm), wheelbase 2636 mm. Characteristics that are not less interesting than this crossover is subaru engine embedded, namely boxer DOHC, 2.0 liter. However, power and torque produced by this machine can not be explained.

Furthermore, these machines use Lineartronic or CVT transmission that move power to the entire wheel or all-wheel drive (AWD). A unique feature of this AWD, working symmetrically. That is, right and left axles the same length. Subaru crossover appearance more manly by installing tires 245/45-ZR19.

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2012 New Car Scion FR-S

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The day after the Shanghai Auto Show, following the New York Auto Show 2011 opened to reporters, yesterday (20 / 4). There is a sports car from Japan, Scion FR-S has invited attention. Because, the model is very popular with sports car concept Toyota FT-86.

Indeed, the platform of the FR-S is using the concept of the Toyota FT-86 by playing bodykit so it looks more streamlined. Then, on the front of a touch on a more aggressive bumper with a bulge to protect the grille. Design of such lamps with LED eagle eye thicken the impression sport.

Other changes, and this is quite radical. The position of the engine in front, only the rear wheels (rear wheel drive). "Hence FR extension of the front engine (engine in front), while the S of Sport. Quite simply, even though Toyota's legal department did not feel this way," said vice president of Scion (a Toyota subsidiary in America) Jack Hollis.

Not only the front view of the strong impression of his sports, but also the rear. Under the diffuser which extends along the bumper at the end of a house on the left and right exhaust.

Regarding the engine, seems also not different from each FT-86 carrying capacity of 2.0 liter Subaru Boxer. Only, the FR-S will be equipped sistek injection from Toyota, namely D4-S. He said, this car will be produced in 2012

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New Hyundai Sonata Hybrid

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Hyundai Sonata hybrid was introduced last year in the event the New York Motor Show. Green sedan uses a 2.0 liter engine with an electric motor that has power 30 kW with 6-speed automatic transmission.

Own engine power to the domestic market has increased to 188 from the previous HP 148 HP and 40 HP electric motor. Fuel consumption is 21.0 km / liter and claimed to be the best in its class.

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New Hyundai i40 Wagon

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Hyundai i40 Wagon this, said will carry the new engine 1.7-liter 4-cylinder turbo diesel with CO2 emissions of only 113 g / km. Indeed, Hyundai of Korea itself has not leaked, but Voloster 1.6-liter gasoline engine and 2.0-liter 4-cylinder with direct injection, into consideration.

Hyundai i40 i45 will complement the offer of wagons for those who need practicality. This announcement is a good news for fans of Hyundai who eagerly awaits the arrival of i40.

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New Hyundai Blue Square 2012

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As the main icon of South Korean carmaker, Hyundai took to compete with Japanese car manufacturers to develop future vehicles namely, Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle (FCEV).

Latest concept car from Hyundai on display today at the Seoul Motor Show 2011 is called "Blue Square". Or we could also call it the Blue power of two!

To move the car, Hyundai use traditional electric motor 90 kW (120PS) with fuel consumption of 34.9 km / liter. Blue Square name used because this car is also a "blue print" for Hyundai to to make the sedan of the future.

This concept car is a combination of Blue-Drive and sub​​-eco-brand of Hyundai that uses the number "2 " is taken from the "H2", the chemical symbol of hydrogen.

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New Audi Quattro Life Again

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The name of the Audi Quattro rally ever formations in the world arena in the era of the 1980s. In fact, HP's 550-powered car driven by motion of four-wheel racer French woman, Michele Mouton, had seized the world's runner-up position in 1985. However, entering the 1990s, Audi disappeared from the scene of the rally.

Reportedly, the German car manufacturer wanted to produce the Audi Quattro. Concept car was exhibited at the Paris Motor Show 2010. However, according to some information, the Audi Quattro will be built by Audi S5 platform.

The designers and engineers have demonstrated the concept to Audi board Audi. The company reportedly is ready to give the green light to the production phase, although there has been no confirmation of when it will be announced. However, Autocar Audi Quattro leaking information that will be marketed in 2013.

In terms of design, appearance of the Audi Quattro is very cool and has a very strong impression that sport. The lines are a strong feature of the Audi Quattro longer appear on the front, except for double headlights hidden in the bumper above, plus a hood that there is a kind of thin air cavity.

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Comparison of the BMW X3 First Generation and Second Generation

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The first generation was launched in 2004 and has sold over 614,824 units worldwide. He is at once an SUV BMW's most lots sold. The second generation began production on 20 November 2010.

Gasoline and diesel
For the generation-2, BMW Indonesia offers two versions of the machine, namely a 3.0 liter gasoline twin-turbocharger equipped with direct injection technology. This type is called the xDrive35i and is the most luxurious version. Meanwhile, the diesel version is named xDrive20d. This version 4-cylinder engine with common rail technology, turbocharger, piezoelectric injectors and is offered in two variants, namely the Executive and Business.

It uses motion SUV AWD system (All-Wheel Drive) full-time with dynamic traction control. That is, either on a smooth road and off-road, four wheel operated directly by transmission. The typical transmission STEPTRONIC BMW X3 uses. The latest version uses a comparison of 8-gear acceleration. The operation simply by pushing the lever shifter to the front and back! Shifter model similar to that used in other BMW models, Series 5 and Series-7.

Other standard equipment is cornering brake control (CBC), dynamic brake control (DBC), rain brake support, fading compensation, Hill-start assistant, hill descent control (HDC), and electric hand brake plus monitor the distance to the object in front and rear car when parking. In addition to making this SUV a secure and comfortable when accelerated, these features also make the security level is guaranteed. In addition, these features are also very easy working drivers, including in difficult circumstances. For example, when stopped on the hill (with the use of HDC).

Exterior
At first glance, somewhat difficult to distinguish the X3 and the Gen-1 Gen-2 this. The reason, BMW does not make a revolutionary design change and remain with the transition. In fact, the exterior changes thoroughly. Changes to the front there is the grille, bumpers, headlights, side sepakbor front, and hood. At the rear, there are differences on the glass door, a combination lamp design, the rear door, bumper, and exhaust tip. Especially on the gasoline engine, the second generation there are two exhaust tip. The combination lamp design (rear) All-New X3 is the same as that used in other recent BMW models, the layered design (clearly visible when the light is on). From the side, the differences seen in the design of the wheel (wheel) and a line along the side of the vehicle. In the latest version, the side-line starting from the front sepakbor and forwarded to the front door so as to form a straight line with the center of the door handle, door, and taillights. In the first generation, the side-line of this body is above the door handle. Door handle design is also more stylish and exclusive.

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New Mercedes-Benz ML450 Hybrid

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New Mercedes-Benz ML450 Hybrid with two propulsion systems are carrying-capacity gasoline engine 3.5 L 340 hp V6-powered and two electric motors equipped with an automatic transmission. Technology on two electric motors ML450 same as that applied by the GM. The first electric motor functioning as a driver beginning from gasoline to electricity, while the second motor accelerate. Electricity in a battery charging system just like the Toyota Prius. Charging the battery back on 288-volt nickel-metal located at the rear of this operation when performed braking (hard) or deceleration.

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2012 New Mercedes-Benz S400 Hybrid

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Mercedes S400 Hybrid is powered by 3.5 liter V6 has 295 HP power. Fuel consumption is claimed to be the highest class reached 30 miles per gallon (12.7 kilometers per liter) and is the first Mercedes car that uses lithium-ion battery.

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New Mercedes C63 AMG 2012

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New Mercedes C63 AMG is normal engined V8 with a capacity of 6.2 liters. Then, AMG her heart upgrde the engine in two versions for different country markets. The first version for the European market power 487HP equipped with acceleration 0-100 km traveled 4.4 seconds and maximum speed of 280 km per hour. Medium standard model, maximum power with only 457HP 600Nm peak torque.

The second version of the American market for standard power 451 HP has been increased to 481 HP with torque of 443lb-ft. maximum speed the same as European spec. Besides the engine, AMG also modify the three-link front suspension with separate and rear suspension independent multi-link model. Then, the four-wheel camber is made more negative with the rate freeze system after high-performance front disc replaced the composite material. Display Mercedes-Benz C63 looks more sporty after a touch with bodykit, including front splitter, rear diffuser, rear spoiler and carbon fiber hood replaced aluminum material.

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2012 VW Bulli Review

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VW accidentally bring back or recycle their legends, namely VW combi and now new model named VW Bulli. VW Bulli on display to the public at the Geneva Auto Show, can no longer be called mikrobus. Because the dimensions of van monobox (have a little nose) is very compact, which is 3.999 m, width 1.75 m, height 1.7 m and 2.52 m wheelbase

Another difference, Bulli is now more friendly to the environment. Version of the showcase is an electric car. However, VW says, will also be preparing for gasoline or diesel engine direct injection capacity of 1.0 liter or 1.4 liter. For the electric version, the motor produces 85 kW power and 270 Nm of torque obtained by lithium-ion battery is 40 kWh. Batteries arranged in layers on the floor, so the contents can create a distance of 300 km.

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2012 New Mia Electric Car with F1 Interior

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Mia Electric car, first introduced at the Geneva Auto Show 2011. This tiny box minibus car look less attractive. However, look closer. Open the door, come in, and saw the interior. Admiration will appear. Mia all the side door opened and closed by sliding. This is the creative description of the car design. Also, once entered into the passenger compartment and cockpit, also found new things in the minibus. So, in a cramped space, the electric car is not going to bother the passengers nor the driver to go up and down. So also when up and drop off luggage!

The driver was in the middle so that the space next to (right and left) wide. All passengers are behind. Short Mia filled only two passengers with two individual seats. Although such a concept, similar to the interior minibus Mia supersport car, the McLaren F1.
the center of the dashboard to monitor the car. Other additional devices are tablet PCs for business. The interior is made from scratch-resistant ABS material and can not bend.

As a source of energy, Mia uses 8 kWh battery which when fully charged (3 hours) can be for a distance of 80-90 km. When completed another 10 minutes, power it can to increase the mileage as far as 8 km. The highest speed can be achieved, according to claim Mia, is 110 km.

Even so, the price of this vehicle, including expensive. Mia L (long chassis) sold for 19,500 euros or USD 240 million with a contract until 2011, including the battery. Mia The short version with a special seat much more expensive, 24 500 euros

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2012 New Opel Zafira Tourer Concept

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Opel Zafira Tourer, the original figure will be introduced tomorrow remsi told reporters on the opening day of the first in the Genewa Auto Show 2011. From the pictures released by Opel, especially the interior, the Zafira looks luxurious.

Transparent Roof
Although still said to be loaded with a 7-passenger or three rows of seats, but more displays luxury Opel Zafira Tourer with only two rows of bright brown leather-clad seats. The interior is almost similar to the aquarium because the roof is transparent and panoramic windscreen type.

Interior
The third row seats can be folded fully flat on the floor. The result when loaded 5-passenger, or just two rows of seats, will obtain a better comfort. In fact, if only loaded 4-passenger, center seat second row back, will be a placemat hand.

Tablet PCs
No less interesting, the center console is not much longer "covered" the sticking part. Now, center console mounted monitor screen is big enough, according to Opel, operated like a tablet PC or iPad.

Exterior
Zafira Face Tourer is equipped with LED technology that forms the wing when the lights turned on in the afternoon. Bear lamp used is the AFL bi-xenon plus fog lamps covered with plexiglass. To make a dashing appearance and sporty, Opel installing 20-inch glossy wrapped in 245/40 R20 tires.

Furthermore, as a source of energy, Opel 1.4 liter capacity engine, with turbocharger. No mention his ability, but the engine seems equal to a 1.4 Cruze turbocharger which is marketed in Europe and the United States. Other technologies included are the Start / Stop to save fuel.

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New Nissan Teana 2011

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New Nissan Teana, a luxury sedan from Japan last year when the Tokyo Motor Show still a concept vehicle, eventually sold to the market. Before the launch, the Nissan Teana was exhibited at the Auto China Motor Show, in late April. This luxury sedan comes thrusting several new features. Nissan Teana is using the new D platform and use the glass roof. Glass roof concept has been used on Nissan 350 XV. Is on a Nissan 250 XV, 250 XL and 250 XV Four is an option.

For the interior, also a new instrument panel design, which blends a bit soft at the center cluster. Including center consul, the new design. And the front seat equipped with ventilation systems. All new Nissan Teana uses X-Tronix CVT transmission (Continuously Variable Transmission) with Adaptive Shift Control (ASC), a newly developed to help drivers get the maximum power with an efficient fuel consumption.

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2011 New Nissan GT-R

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Nissan GT-R

Nissan GT-R SpecM

Nissan GT-R SpecV

New Nissan GT-R SpecV and SpecM. on display at the Tokyo Motor Show, Japanese. Kazutoshi Mizuno as lead development projects is not much comment about the sports car.

Clearly, the GT-R SpecV marketed next year only for the domestic market (Japan). Because this car for speed enthusiasts, the focus of reform be done by reducing the weight, use of a new suspension system, and improvement on the wheel, the new program be Transmission Control Module (TCM), and dual clutch transmission with 6-speed.

Meanwhile, in 2011, they will prepare the GT-R SpecM. Its base is still using the GT-R R35. However, the focus changes to be an advantage in convenience. Gloss on the suspension made ​​for motorists to enjoy the journey while passing in the city. Air channel design for the rear wheel is also new, plus data logging system from the satnav system.

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