It seems a bit to get into fashion, that the sporty, elegant offshoot of a series not only appearance but also the long name of hamlets. For BMW 3 Series Coupe, both will run about as well as the new 3 Series Convertible generation under a certain class of 4-prospective abbreviation. And Opel Astra Cabrio will be new not understood as despicable Astra.
This has existed since early 2011 has now confirmed the rumor "Auto Bild". Accordingly, the new Opel Astra Cabrio is a completely new name adorn. Of course, the convertible will be compared to his brothers and "higher positions". Sure, that is to be achieved with this strategy, an even higher price. Whether Opel can to the revitalization of the term "Calibration" carried away, however, may be doubted.Unlike the metal roof of the predecessor to the Astra TwinTop convertible roof on the new classic finally made back in fabric. The rear end seemed at first fired Astra Convertible Erlkönigen but something that we say, "lush" and ordered a sweeping, suggests little space-saving metal folding mechanism. A feint?
Unfortunately, the new Opel-Cabriolet will not be produced in Germany: the new Opel-Cabriolet will be built not around at Rüsselsheim and Bochum in the works, but in Gliwice, Poland.
Also available on the Astra for a facelift: improved electronic systems such as adaptive headlights and radar cruise control can make up for the Opel Astra in the compact class. Visually, Astra-facelift in 2012, only slight changes.
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The special edition "X-ite" of the Suzuki Swift is designed especially for the younger audience. This was clearly visual reflecting emphasis on sportsmanship, which is expressed primarily through the front and roof spoiler. The side skirts and rear apron optimized are doing their part to do so.
Added to 17-inch tires (205/40) and rims come in matte black with silver and X-ite logo. The colors he can be in white with red equipment or get red-black and black with red decor.Interior differences in the standard model by the aluminum shift knob with leather bag and stitching can be seen. In addition, there are a few stylish stainless steel door sills and floor mats, a decorated logo embroidered X-ite. In series there is air conditioning and an MP3 radio that can be controlled via the steering wheel.Less sporty compared to the competition of the "tuned dwarfs" are the performances. For it is only 1.2 liters and 94 hp, which translates into a top speed of 165 km / h. The young leaves and thus safer but also more economical. After consuming a hundred kilometers of the Suzuki Swift X-ite only 5 liters. Compared to the Swift Sport is charged with this special edition of 15 490 € 3000 € after all, even less.
Unlike the M6 Convertible that can now be purchased at the BMW dealer has the confidence, the M6 Coupe late September rolls out of the workshop from BMW. This seems logical, because most people in the waning autumn the pleasure of driving with the top down. Tickles the car tuners Lumma Design from Winterlingen it but now in the fingers. The coupe is already a hot project.
Sure you can look forward to material issues in leather and Alcantara. First results are already characterized in the form of larger air intakes, a carbon bonnet, a fat rear wing and wheel arch from the widening. The centrally positioned dual tailpipes, the rear diffuser and the in-house racing wheels (10 x 21 inches front, 12.5 x 21 inch rear) round out the whole thing.Whether you look also at the 4.4-liter V8 biturbo assaults, is not yet clear. From spring 2013 to the newly minted owners can equip their liking of the M6 coupe by Lumma.
