Introducing: Ford Focus ST

Already at the IAA 2011, we were allowed to have a look at the 250-horsepower Ford Focus ST throw, which is now in Germany is not to roll under 27 950 € over the counter.The Ecoboost turbocharged four-cylinder two-liter engine capacity and enables a sprint from zero to sixty in 6.5 seconds. 248 km / h will take up the Focus ST. For Europe, it will also give the tournament a combined version.


For a sports car, the Ford Focus ST is a 7.2 liters per hundred kilometers quite economical. This leads to the manufacturer by 20 per cent better value than its predecessor, even if the mileage better. A six-speed manual transmission is standard for care in the transmission. In addition to the aforementioned body variant tournament, there is the five-door hatchback with. Color versions of the factory are Sunset Yellow Metallic, Performance Blue, Panther Black, Arctic Silver, Frost White and Colorado Red are available.

On face: The front of the first trapezoidal grille catches your eye. At the rear there is a diffuser insert and a spoiler for the roof, which will contribute to a more stable ride and better aerodynamics.

The interior is showing special sport seats, which were created together with Recaro, and to ensure a safe grip. For the back seat of a special foam was used, which gives her wayward form and will provide more comfort. To the impressive sound of the engine is the advanced sound Symposer deliberately directed into the interior, where n for driver and front passenger provide / for increased driving pleasure.

Moreover, some driving assistants are available, which are in the driver assistance package II for an additional 1,200 euros included. Here you get an Active City Stop system for avoiding rear-end collisions, a lane departure warning, fatigue Warner, a traffic sign recognition, electrically folding exterior mirrors and an assistant for blind spots. The front and rear window is electrically heated by means of special nozzles.


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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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