Posts Tagged ‘diesel’
Monday, July 6th, 2009
From Skoda presented official pictures and information on RS and Scout version of the revised Octavia, to debut the car exhibition in Paris last October. Octavia RS is available in sedan and wagon versions, which differ from the standard on the new front bumper, which are embedded LED daytime running lamps, the modified radiator grille with the RS logo on it, 18-inch wheels and rear spoiler Neptune, available only in sedan. Sports cars have also received a solid suspension reduced by 127 millimeters, with ground clearance and lower by 20 kilograms weight. Their equipment includes a serial climate and optional xenon lights are available.
Octavia RS will be available with the 1.8 TSI petrol engine (200 h.p.) and turbo-diesel 2.0 TDI (170 h.p.), both combined with 6-stage DSG transmission with double clutch. Of Skoda has not yet revealed their dynamic performance, it is clear only that the first spent on average 7.5 liters of fuel to 100 kilometers. drive and the second – 5.6 l / 100 km. Octavia Scout is characterized by increases in the standard model with 179 millimeters. ground clearance, extra protective plastic panels and the system of permanent four-wheel drive to the “Haldex”, which turned the car in a typical crossover. The new Scout will be available with 1.8-liter petrol engine with a power 160 h.p. and 2.0-liter diesel unit generating 140 h.p.
Tags: check, diesel, mobile, new cars, Octavia RS, Octavia Scout, Skoda, sports cars
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Monday, June 22nd, 2009
In the conceptual crossover Nuvis, which is the main attraction at the stand of Hyundai in New York, Korean company aims to provide guidance in how to develop future models. The car was made by the Hyundai design center in California and is designed so that the driver and passengers to feel the merger with the environment.
Hyundai Nuvis propelled by hybrid technology, unifying 2.4-liter petrol engine, electric motor with power 40h.p. and polymer Li-ion batteries. The system is combined with mechanical transmission sheststepenna and start / stop function for recovery of energy from the brakes.
One of the most remarkable features of the concept is the so-called “float” roof (due to lack of side columns). It is perfectly complemented by large, opening up doors and massive 22-inch wheels.
The interior of the Hyundai Nuvis is fully consistent with the appearance of the car. All materials used inside are ecological and create a sense of luxury and comfort, focusing color is blue.
Tags: diesel, electric, float roof, Hyundai, Korean company, new york
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Friday, June 19th, 2009
By the end of the month BMW will launch the European market the most cost-effective modification of the model X3.
Although it carries the designation 18d, compact SUV is driven by 2-liter turbo engine whose power is 154 h.p. in 4000 rev/min. and its maximum torque is 350 Nm. in 1750 rev/min.
The car gives an average fuel consumption of 6.2l. of 100 kilometers. mileage and paid 165gr/km. CO2 emissions, but it can boast of excellent performance. Acceleration from 0-100 kilometers / hr occurs 10.3sek. and the maximum speed is 195 kilometers to accelerate.
We remind you that the BMW X3 appear on the market in 2003. As a present of it were sold over half a million copies. Long time it was unique in its class, and to this day is a leader in the segment of compact premium SUV models.
Tags: BMW, BMW X3, diesel, SUV, turbo engine, X3
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Friday, June 19th, 2009
Together with the Facelift addition of S-Class, Mercedes presented the exhibition in New York and update GL, which has received some cosmetic changes and the new control system management.
The crossover with new bumpers, a front with embedded LED lights, modified arcs front mud flaps, headlamps with modified form in which they are integrated LED strips, and tail lights with LED lighting.
The new Mercedes GL has also received new ends of the exhaust system, alloy wheels, which can have sizes from 17 to 21 inches. The interior of the vehicle is equipped with a new steering wheel and a deluxe head restraints on driver and passenger to it.
GL Facelift will be a new system and Advanced Tire Pressure Monitoring, which has a function to constantly monitor the voltage provided to each of the four wheel and provide information to the driver in the graphics display.
Tags: benz, crossover, diesel, GL, GL-Class, LED, LED lights, Mercedes, Pressure
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Friday, June 19th, 2009
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.
Tags: allroad, comfortable, crossover, diesel, diesel engine, Discovery, Land Rover, low fuel consumption
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Friday, June 19th, 2009
UK edition “Auto Express” published information about the next generation of Ford Focus, which will appear on the market in the 2010th, along with the new C-Max. According to his source, the vehicle will be in the style of concept Iosis Max, you see the picture and will get new units.
Base will be 1.0-liter gas turbine power units of the family EcoBoost, which will be available with capacities of 89 and 108k.s. The range will be complemented by 1.6-liter unit in two versions – 148 and 178h.p. and by 1.6 and 2.0-liter diesel, whose capacity will be 128 to 197h.p.
All engines will be able to work as a mechanical gearbox, and the transmission robot “PowerShift” double clutch. Most likely there will be version equipped with a system for automatically stopping and starting the unit.
Tags: diesel, electric, focus, Ford, G-POWER, hybrid, turbo, version
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