Introducing : Lexus GS 450h F-Sport

The Lexus GS Lexus GS 450h comes with the F-Sport in the fourth round and the 16th To June 2012 have in Germany. Does the hybrid 345 hp and is equipped with a six-cylinder petrol engine, which alone contributes 209 hp. The starting price starts at € 54 750 € 71 806 and ends at.

The so-called pellet grill (named after the uniquely shaped like children's toys) with the wedge-shaped indentations on the sides is a major difference from the front face of the predecessor. The lines on the sides, however, is known. In addition, strikingly large tail lamps are to be drawn into the tail. Only about 2 inches, he has become longer, 3 inches higher. Nevertheless, there is more space in the interrior and much more with 483 liters of cargo space.

As a middle-class car it is also in the interior, especially the features demanded by some. The instruments for the driver to look good and operate. The valves were covered with leather. The centrally mounted screen is down pretty big and the seats offer a very dynamic character.

The Lexus GS 450h is the first hybrid that features a steering-linked rear suspension. Although this is directed only to a maximum of two degrees with, but makes for better cornering. Available in addition to other sports is also the S + mode.

Again, for features: Four variants of the Lexus GS 450h will be acquired. There are already at the base model is a rear view camera, bi-xenon headlamps and automatic headlight range control. There are also LED daytime running lights, automatic air conditioning and a limiter for the belt force (for front and rear seats). Other trim levels offer with the Executive Line (6750 + €), the F-Sport (+ € 17 050) and Luxury Line (+ € 15 750). This can be upgraded with additional packages.

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Hyundai Veloster Turbo

Even with the Veloster Hyundai has ascended to the AMI. This fact has been given as a novelty a turbo-petrol engine with direct injection, which the Koreans are now sending a nippy compact car into the race. The result is the Hyundai Veloster 1.6 T-GDI, which now brings 186 HP to the tarmac. The three-door coupe that is reached in 8.4 seconds at 100 km / h and only at 214 km / h stops the speedometer needle. It is shifted by a 6-speed manual transmission. 


Visually, there was to admire a few changes. The front is equipped with a larger hexagonal radiator grille and left out the cross bar. Also new to the bumper spoiler has given the Veloster. The facilities include an electronic stability program, rear parking aid, a coming-home program, an electric brake force distribution, an emergency braking signaling, LED daytime running lights and a hill-start assist. From 24 690 € prices start for the base model.

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AMI 2012: Isuzu D-MAX

The D-Max of Isuzu's already this month in the next generation and makes its debut at the AMI in Leipzig. The pick-up from Japan is now about five meters long and the wheelbase has increased also. This is now more than three meters. The single versions Cap, Cap Space and Double Cap are again available.

Powering the new D-Max provides a 2.5-liter twin turbo diesel of 163 hp. Modifications compared to the previous point is reinforced by the passenger and the optimized ABS with stability and traction control. Brake Assist is also included in the standard.

In terms of equipment you can choose between Basic, Custom and Premium. The latter is new and enhanced comfort on immensely, because there are now with heated leather seats, automatic climate control, and universal display the full package for the preferably used as a commercial vehicle D-MAX. The single cap with basic equipment is € 20,000 purchase price of the cheapest. The Premium version of the double cap is now at 33,000 euros at the dealership.

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