The Japanese automotive company Subaru presented the latest conceptual design, which is the crossover XV. The car, which is exterior in sparkling yellow-green color Electro Yellowgreen, with dimensions 4450 mm length, 1800 mm width and 1620 mm height and the distance between its two axes is 2635 mm. Subaru XV Concept is powered by a 2.0-liter boxer engine from the new generation, but the drive is transmitted to all four wheels. Japanese cars in a new generation of crossover, whose chances to reach mass production in general are not small. About Subaru of time not to disclose other details about the concept XV, but the pictures can not notice the stylish and refined interior, where multiple technologies are deployed, and the large sunroof.

From Infiniti have prepared a concept of real Frankenstein of Geneva, which is a combination of coupe, sedan, hatchback and crossover into one, as stated in the press release of the company. The Japanese have made to create a serial model based on the concept, which according to the plans should be available in 2014. In all likelihood, the car will use a universal platform Renault-Nissan. Infiniti Etherea concept is equipped with a hybrid propulsion system consisting of four-cylinder petrol engine with electric power 68 h.p. and a set of lithium-ion batteries. More details about the concept Etherea will be announced after its debut in Geneva in early March.
Really from the first sight you will see that this car is amazing and looking terrible. It combines everything in just one car.

Although the new-generation Toyota Land Cruiser was introduced on the market last September, the Japanese company decided to make some innovations in model 2011. The most significant change occurred in 3.0-liter turbodiesel engine that not only has become more powerful, but now meets European requirements for allocated Euro 5 emissions. The power unit that is equipped with a new filtration system for particulate matter, increased from 173 to 190 h.p. and its maximum torque has increased from 410 to 420 Nm. Available in the range 1600-2 800ob/min. However, average fuel consumption of 8.1l/100km. remained unchanged. Toyota Land Cruiser 2011 will appear in the European market in the last month of this year, the model will receive an additional package that will be offered as an option and will include a glass roof.

The Vice President of Volvo, Lex Kersemakers, confirmed to the newspaper Carsguide, the company is working on a new compact five-door crossover based on the model C30, which will be available in 2012. Vehicle information is still missing but presumed that it will be offered the same set of engines as the Volvo XC60. However it is clear that the model will compete with the BMW X1 and Audi Q3. In his interview for Carsguide, Kersemakers also reveals that the introduction of a new compact car to be positioned in the C30 is very unlikely but not excluded Geely new owner decide to go into this niche. The ideas for developing of the already existing models is not prime idea, because there were too many information for such actions and such improvement of the model C30 of Volvo.

Tiguan Track & Avenue is the newest special edition of the Volkswagen, which appeared in the company’s European dealers. It features an external fine quality materials and improvements in the interior. Special Tiguan comes with two unique colors of the interior – “Oryx White Pearl Effect” and “Island Grey Pearl Effect”, external package that includes 19-inch alloy wheels, increased by 25 centimeters. ground clearance and silvery bark in front bumper and rear diffuser. The car is characterized by a very attractive interior, which is cushioned with high-quality leather Heavy Wax, in color Amaranth, and is equipped with sport seats, Dynaudio sound system and dressed in black leather steering wheel and gear lever. The compact SUV has also received bi-xenon headlights and round fog lamps. Volkswagen Tiguan Track & Avenue is available with a petrol 2.0-liter TSI engine (200 h.p.) and two diesel engines, whose capacities are 140 and 170 h.p. The cost of the special edition model in Germany starts from 38 225 EUR in gasoline modification.

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.

Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (MMC) today announced the upcoming presentation of a completely new model – a compact crossover, which will be officially launched in Japan next February 2010. And its European premiere is scheduled for exhibition in Geneva next spring. The car comes from receiving the universal approval Concept-cX Concept since 2007. The newest model is part of the global platform of Mitsubishi cars for middle class – “Project Global”. This new and most significant product will support the company’s strategic transition – focusing on models in the SUV to a producer of environmentally friendly cars and crossover, with a presence in the segment of “authentic ofroudari, which should also be restructured to new market demand. After electric i-MiEV, compact crossover will be the next player in Mitsubishi, which will change the game rules and will require the production of cars complying with the environment – they were entirely new models or deployment in this range of innovative technologies developed by MMC.

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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