The Romanian Dacia company formally introduced its new model Duster, which aims to enter into a serious segment of the budget compact crossover. By Dacia argue that the price of the Duster would be comparable to that of a city car, as Ford Fiesta for example, although its dimensions are similar to those of models of C-segment, which belongs to the Volkswagen Golf. The company presents its new model as a cheap, rugged, reliable and easy to administer. The car is aimed at customers looking for a daily vehicle having the typical off-road qualities. Dacia Duster length is 4.32 meters and width and 1.82 meters Which is about the same as that of the Nissan Qashqai. Ground clearance of the car is over 20 cm. But its load capacity ranges of 475 dm3 to 1 600 dm3. Crossover boasts extremely low weight. In the version with front-wheel drive as it is 1 180 kg, but in this system with 4×4, which is the development of Nissan – 1 280 kg. Production of the new model will be implemented in the factory of Dacia in Pitesti (Romania) and sales will start in the spring of 2010th, after the official premiere of the car exhibition in Geneva. Duster will be available with 1.6-liter gasoline engine that produces 110 h.p. and two dCi diesel engine, delivering power of 85 and 105 h.p.

In late October of Mitsubishi said it plans to introduce a new crossover, which will be officially presented to the Geneva Motor Show in March 2010th, but it appeared that information was misleading, since the model debuted at the exhibition in Los Angeles. RVR is called crossover and will be positioned in the model Outlander, the lineup of Mitsubishi. Sales of cars will start first in Japan in spring 2010th, and consequently it will appear in other Asian markets, Europe and USA. Mitsubishi currently does not disclose in much detail about RVR, but it is clear that he will be available with all-new petrol engine 1.8 MIVEC, but at a later stage will be introduced and diesel. The Japanese also revealed that the length of its new crossover is 4.3 meters, which means that it is shorter than the current Outlander, although both models use a common platform.

Ford Ranger Max in color Mango Hit is one of the attractions of the 25 th Thailand statement. The inspiration for the design of the car is derive from non-standard source – electrical tools. The body is covered with a lid, hung on gas dampers. Opening his case through a handle that is marked with a large inscription GRAB (grab). Such “don’ts” that is occurring in the electrical instruments. Interestingly, the opening of the cargo compartment can also be done by remote. Wheel arches complement the techno looking also a practical car. On the technical features of the model is not mentioned almost nothing. It is known that the base is taken directly from the current Ford Ranger. The company did not deny the possibility of installation and V8 unit. Curious exhibit was created specifically for Thailand International Motor Expo, held in the period 29 November – 10 December.

Tuning specialists from Mopar will be presented to the motor show SEMA, held in Las Vegas model “Lower Forty”, based on the Jeep Wrangler. The car was uploaded on 20-inch alloy wheels. It is fitted with wheels and huge tires, but has not reached to increase the height of the suspension. The aim of the team of the company is to achieve good high clearance, while not dramatically increased center of gravity. In general the car is pinched from the metal, in order to achieve this. Front and rear fenders are wider and are higher than those of the standard Jeep Wrangler. Accordingly, the hood is made of carbon fiber. Inside can be seen that a safety cell. The reserve tire is located on the floor of the cargo compartment. The exterior is painted in even red. The color of the center console and instrument panel combines well with that of the interior. Accordingly, part of the package are two-colored leather seats Catskib.
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Toyota introduced the American market fifth generation model 4Runner. The car uses a common platform with the FJ Cruiser, while its dimensions are increased and it can now be ordered with a third row of seats. New Toyota 4Runner is available in three different versions – Standard (SR5), luxury (Limited) and intended for off-road (Trail). The latter has a greater ground clearance, protective panels under the front and rear bumpers, tinted lights and a different cover engine. It is equipped with the system for four modes of governance Multi-Terrain Select and the system of descent Crawl Control (optional for the SR5 and Limited). Toyota 4Runner is available with two petrol engines. These are the 2.7-liter generating power 157 h.p. and a maximum torque of 241Nm. and 4.0-liter V6, a power 270 h.p. and a maximum torque of 376Nm. The first is available with four-and five-speed automatic transmissions and more powerful – just the latter. Toyota 4Runner is available in versions with power only to the rear wheels and the 4×4 system. The price of the model in the U.S. starting from 27 500 dollars in modification 2.7 SR5 2WD 4AT and reaches 39 800 dollars for 4.0 Limited 4WD 5AT.

Mazda used the exhibition in New York to present renewed their crossover CX-9, which received minimal exterior and interior changes.
Facelift CX-9 is typical for all the new models the company’s front bumper, radiator grille, headlights and side mirrors. Other changes in external appearance are the new wheels and rear lights.
The interior of the car with new seats and door facings, better multimedia and air conditioning system, a central console suffered minor amendments.
Sales of Mazda CX-9 Facelift will start in the summer as a crossover will be offered the same 3.7-liter petrol engine with a power 273k.s., which is available and this model.

The exhibition in New York, which is open to journalists, was presented the new generation of Jeep Grand Cherokee, scheduled to appear in world markets during 2011.
The crossover is built on an entirely new platform, which is a joint development of Chrysler and Daimler, the names will be used for the next generation M-Class. The new Grand Cherokee will be available in versions 5 and 7 seats, and customers can choose between three systems of four-wheel drive.
The car has an active air suspension Quadra-Lift, thanks to a maximum ground clearance can reach 28.2 centimeters. Its setting is performed automatically according to road conditions, but is able to be changed manually.
Dimensions of the car increased by the total length has increased by 45 millimeters., Breadth – to 80 millimeters. And wheelbase happened 2 910 millimeters., Which is 140 millimeters. more than this model.
The new Jeep Grand Cherokee will be offered to both current 5.7 HEMI V8 engine that is moshtnsot 360h.p. and maximum torque 520Nm., and with the new 3.6-liter V6 unit generating 280h.p. power and maximum torque 353Nm. in 4800rev/min.
The interior of the car has become much more modern and luxurious than that of its predecessor. It is a combination of leather and wood appliques salon and its equipment in the series includes many extras.

On the exhibition in New York a debut made a refreshed Land Rover Discovery, whose sale is scheduled to start in September.
The car has been changed at the front and new rear tail lights, interior has new central console, steering wheel and seats and dashboard is integrated LCD display information.
The new Land Rover Discovery is a modernized suspension reset central differential, more powerful brake systems setup driving according to the terrain and downhill on a slope, all they have improved the management of crossover.
The model will be offered with a new 3.0-liter diesel engine whose power is 245h.p. and its maximum torque is 600Nm. at 2 000rev/min. According to Land Rover, aggregates with 29% more economical than current 2.7-liter diesel of Discovery, average fuel consumption is 9.3l. of 100 kilometers. mileage and CO2 emissions emitted – 244gr/km.

The exhibition in New York was given the new generation of Ranger Rover, which will be in dealerships make more next month. The car has received the cosmetic changes and a new engine.
Land Rover engineers are refreshed with new bumpers, radiator grille and air holes on the front mud flaps and lights have changed shape and built-in LED lights them daily.
The new Ranger Rover has also been modernized suspension adaptive environments to road shock absorbers, brakes more reliable, better sound insulation and a new mode of the system Dynamic Terrain Response, which improves vehicle control when pressing the gas pedal.
The crossover will be offered with a new 5.0-liter V8 petrol engine which is a power 510h.p. and maximum torque 625Nm. The model will be available with this diesel 3.6 TDV8 unit whose power is 272h.p.

Ford have prepared a new version of the Focus, which will compete with models of the Audi Allroad and Volvo XC70. The car will be presented at the exhibition in Amsterdam AuroRAI, opening doors today.
Ford Focus X Road will be offered only with 1.8-liter engine, which is a power 125 h.p. and can operate as petrol, bioethanol or any combination of the two fuels and gas.
The car differs from the standard Focus on additional plastic strips that protect it from all sides, front and rear aluminum Venturis and 17-inch wheels.
Fans of this class of vehicles should not make haste to rejoice, because Focus X Road will be produced in limited series of 300 pieces, all are intended for the Dutch market but their price will be 25 175 euros.