Friday, 18 May 2012

Introduction Hyundai i40 Sedan


Otherwise, only the sedan will appear on the market, the estate version. When i40 Hyundai has changed the order. That was certainly the result of deliberation, to let them develop midsize cars in Europe for Europe. Especially in Germany, the suits are in this category would especially be in demand - as a family and as a company car. After more than 60 percent of sales to commercial customers successful launch of the station wagon in September last year, now comes the sedan.


As with so many vehicles from the station wagon and the sedan of the Hyundai i40 is identical to the B-pillar. This also applies to the wheelbase, so it is clear that even the space for the passengers does not change. Under the growing with the wedge shape of the body rear, a luggage compartment of 503 liters plugged volume. The 4.74-meter notchback sedan has a length of 7.74, three inches less than the station wagon. Payloads between 388 kg (2.0 petrol) and 532 kg (1.7 CRDi) for the four-to five-seater adequate to good.

Like all models in the younger generation, the Hyundai design comes from the European design and development center of Hyundai in Rüsselsheim. The team led by the German chief designer Thomas Bürkle has again created a dynamic form of acting, which is especially characterized by the curved roof and the i40 gives, in this way, a hint of coupe.


The Hyundai i40 is available in three equipment versions "Comfortline", "style" and "Premium". Prices start at € 22 490 for the i40 1.6 Comfort, with a petrol 1.6-liter with direct injection, which provides 99 kW / 135 hp and 165 Newton meters (Nm) of torque offers. With this engine, the i40 accelerates in 11.6 seconds from 0 to 100 km / h and reaches 197 km / h speed limit. The second petrol engine with two liters bringt131 kW / 178 hp at the wheels offering, 213 Nm, creates the sprint from zero to 100 km / h in 9.7 seconds and creates 213 km / h The standard consumption is at 1.6 (on average, according to EU standard) at 6.4 liters per 100 km, corresponding to 149 grams of carbon dioxide emissions per kilometer, two-liter engine is in use - even on the equipment - from 7.2 to 7, 7 liters (169 k / km or 179 g / km CO2).


The 1.7-liter Diesel 1.7 CRDi is available in two power levels: 85 kW / 116 PS and 100 kW / 136 hp and torque figures of 260 Nm or 330 Nm. The weaker version comes with 4.6 liters of fuel over 100 km, the value varies with the more - depending on the equipment - from 4.7 to 5.1 liters per 100 km. The performance figures: 0 to 100 km / h in 12.9 and 10.6 seconds, top speed 192 km / h or 201 km / h (all values ​​with the six-speed manual transmission). A particularly economical, "blue" version including start-stop system, the consumption of the 1.6 CRDi is 4.3 liters, corresponding to 113 grams of CO2 per km.


Hyundai is offering its customers a security guarantee for five years with no mileage limitation. For the same period, Hyundai leads five times by a free safety check. When Crastest the European security organization EuroNCAP already reached the i40 combined with five stars the highest rating.

Introduction BMW 3 Series Touring 2012


BMW ennobles the supposed "fair importer" AMI Leipzig and is equal to two long-awaited world premieres before: the new BMW 3 Series Touring and the three-door 1 Series.


After various and diverse Erlkönigen previews the Munich show that is now officially all their pride in the combination of bread and butter class. With an increase in length of 97 millimeters and a wheelbase of plus 50 millimeters, the new BMW 3 Series Touring more space for passengers and luggage. This marks the 35 liters to 495 liters of luggage compartment capacity increased to the best value in its segment. A practical standard features such as the 40:20:40 split rear bench seat, a power liftgate with separately opening rear window, the stainless steel cover make it clear to the low 62 centimeters sill, the separate partition net roller and clean the lower floor stowable area cover that the adapt new BMW 3 Series Touring with the respective requirements can be perfect.

At launch, three fuel-efficient and high-torque engines are available that work with all of BMW twin-turbo technology. In addition to a new four-cylinder gasoline engine with 180 kW / 245 PS and the revised two-liter diesel engine with 135 kW / 184 hp, an optimized six-cylinder diesel engine provides 190 kW / 258 hp for sporty handling while reducing fuel consumption and emissions. All engines are below the limits of the EU5 emission standard, the diesel engine in the 320d can be provided upon request to optimize the EU6 further. Besides opening the switch driving experience with Eco-Pro function for all engine additional savings.
Power is transferred to the rear wheels at the four-cylinder with a sporty six-speed manual gearbox. As an option, BMW offers an innovative eight-speed automatic, which is the six-cylinder diesel engine fitted as standard. As another option, the customer, the eight-speed sport automatic with shift paddles on the steering wheel select. All geared to work with the consumption-reducing start-stop function.

Monday, 14 May 2012

Chevrolet brings compact SUV "Trax"


Chevrolet is expanding its model range with a compact sport utility vehicle (SUV). The new Chevrolet Trax is celebrating its premiere at the Paris Motor Show in September 2012.

The new compact SUV, Chevrolet enters another segment in the European market. The car offers despite compact external dimensions, seats five, features a generous storage space and thus the expectations of customers in over 140 countries meet. Following the launch of the Chevrolet Malibu and the Cruze station wagon this year, the compact SUV from Chevrolet Trax will be available from spring 2013 European dealers. The new, expanded model range with the brand sees the gold bowtie logo good opportunities in the coming years to continue to grow.


The compact Chevrolet Trax presents its SUVs for robustness and performance by an expressive exterior styling and an athletic appearance. His appearance to the zeitgeist and the design aesthetics of Chevrolet.