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.

photos : automobil-blog

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Preview: 2014 Audi A2

Audi A2 successor "E-Tron" comes in 2014 with prices starting at 40,000 euros

Weak as he was in his time (1999 to 2005) also sold, the greater seems the interest in the new generation of Audi A2 to be. In 2008 we ventured a first look at the new A2. In September of 2011, Audi was the first time at the IAA concrete - in the form of the Audi A2 Concept. Now there's news from the House of Auto Bild.

New Audi A2 A2-Ur-generation quotes

According to a report released today, Audi plans to issue its A2-successor, then simply be called "E-Tron", 2014 launch. The new compact car that will be therefore only in a given body shape, although a separate face, but will be visible at first glance as an Audi. The silhouette is to quote the old A2, however, the proportions are more modern and sophisticated, the new A2 E-Tron is therefore also longer and heavier than the original A2.

Audi A2/E-Tron with plug-in hybrid and fuel cell range extender

To start to the E-Tron with electric drive and as a plug-in hybrid will be available. A little later, Audi plans to push in a version with a range extender, long term planning is a fuel cell. For the E-model is a 136-hp engine is set as a battery that can store about 30 kilowatt hours. This would allow the electric E-Tron driving about 200 miles. When Range Extender Audi will not likely in the A1 E-Tron tested Wankel engine - it is too expensive. Instead, the technicians prefer a small piston engine, wherein it is a purchased one or two cylinders. When plug-in hybrids is the 150-hp 1.4-liter TFSI engine of choice. A slimmed-based E-Tron with gasoline or diesel, it will not happen.

According to information provided by Springer Journal Audi plans call for the E-Tron 2014 depending on engine 40000-45000 €. 

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