On 21 April 2012 is to far for the Land Cruiser V8 from Toyota. This learned in the course of the market and can start a complete overhaul both visually and technically score with many innovations. Used a 4461 cc turbo diesel comes with eight cylinders and a six-step automatic transmission. The engine produces 272 hp and is equipped with a particulate filter, so that it meets the Euro 5 emissions standard.
As a special equipment item can be considered the turning assistant who has been integrated into the five-level terrain-dependent speed control system. Thus is possible even on uneven terrain, a constant pace. The turning circle is reduced since the turn-Wizard automatically brakes the appropriate wheel when the steering direction pending tight corners.
Even the basic version you can now look forward to the multi-terrain-select system, wherein there is a further development of A-TRC, the traction control system. The driver can choose between four modes of operation, which he can adapt to the respective surface. A multi-terrain monitor in the cockpit is to be had from Executive version, with four cameras capture the environment.
As an off-roader gets the Land Cruiser V8 large bumpers and fog lamps integrated. The grille has been revised and are chrome horizontal struts also. The equipment also includes LED daytime running lights and bi-xenon headlights.
able to find a new instrument panel, which offers a large multi-information display. For driver and front passenger are leather seats with memory function and seat heating and ventilation. The navigation system Toyota Touch Pro is also included. From € 74 500 to the Toyota Land Cruiser V8 will be sold.
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What is already known, Mercedes-Benz intends to present a 4-door coupe, which is the new A-Class has as its basis. There was talk of a "CLA", they quote Dr. Dieter Zetsche at a factory opening in Hungary. Here, namely the car in the third quarter of this year will go into production. The first customers to take their copy then in the first quarter of next year in reception, so the plan. According to reports, one can already do at the Auto China 2012 in the form of a first impression of a study. If anything, you can bet on an event in Los Angeles, they say.
It is rumored that the little "CLA" from cost about 28,000 euros. Nothing is official who had been selected, it also one of the engines, although there is speculation about a 1.6 four-cylinder gasoline engine with 122 horsepower and a 2.0 or 2.2 liter petrol engine. In the diesel line-up, it is estimated that as CLA 180 CDI (190 hp) or CLA 220 CDI (170 hp) could be sold.
The tension is rising so on ...
From the new G63 AMG, now it is the first official pictures. On the US-American press site of Mercedes-Benz they were published recently. This is especially the grille of the new AMG version of the G-Class. This is provided with a double blade. There are also new bumpers and air intakes, the sting is no less striking. The G63 AMG rolls on 20-inch wheels and is equipped with red brake calipers.
As standard, it will probably give the ECO start-stop and for now the label is unmistakable, which indicates a V8er Biturbo with 544 hp. This reaches a torque of 760 Newton meters. If that's not enough, you should rely on a V12 Biturbo to the 612 hp and 1000 Nm of torque. Such a powerful off-roader has seen the world yet, at least not in series.
Pricing is also already there, so you have to expect in Germany, probably with 137 504 euros and 50 cents if you want to dig up the G63 AMG his fields. The G65 AMG will be traded at € 264 180.
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