Friday, 13 July 2012

Introduction: The new Opel Adam


First impression: the front looks like a wild mixture of Porsche Cayenne (lights), Mercedes-Benz (large, shared barbecue) and Nissan Juke (horizontally split front with a big mouth).


In the side view of the parallels go on to other more or less successful representatives of the automotive trade: its proportions reminiscent of the flat with the front windshield at the Audi A1, back to the 500th Fiat In addition, falling two from Astra-known, distinctive design elements in the eye: the crescent-shaped groove in the lower door area and the dynamically curved "shock waves" line around the door handles.

So overall a potpourri of diverse range of flavors that will inspire a total possible number of buyers.


With a length of just 3.70 meters and 1.72 meters width (excluding mirrors), we recommend the new Adam Opel, especially for the urban environment.


To start, the new Adam, first with three petrol engines (1.2 with 70 hp, 1.4 and 1.4 with 87 hp 100 hp) available in conjunction with five-speed manual transmission. All units are available on request with ecoFLEX technology package including start / stop system.


In addition, the Opel Adam variety of premium technologies that are normally found only in higher vehicle segments offer, including an innovative new infotainment system that allows the integration of smartphones (Android and Apple iOS), including Internet-based applications and then their functions in the car makes available.


Its world premiere of Adam will celebrate on the Paris Motor Show in October 2012, the first copies will then be delivered in early 2013.

Audi SQ5 TDI: First diesel, the S-series


Early next year, the Audi TDI SQ5 will bring to the market, which was the first S-Audi's diesel engine missed. More precisely, it is a 3-liter turbo diesel that makes 313 hp and master the 100 km / h from a standing start in 5.1 seconds. The maximum speed will be cordoned off as usual at 250 km / h.


The automatic transmission has eight gears, one of which is inserted just before the last speed limit. The fuel consumption should be 7.2 liters and makes the most economical SQ5 TDI to date on the S. The features aluminum / wood Beaufort is black in the basic price of 58,500 € included. In the trunk, up to 1,560 liters of space, is already in place with the Q5 is not saved.

The driver can connect via Wi-Fi hotspot to the Internet, which can be used by up to eight users. Thus, it was also the navigation improved and can be updated by Google Maps and Street View. Furthermore, there is a lane departure warning from 65 km / h and a pause recommendation that it is even fitted as standard. This is the steering and pedal-switching or observed behavior, and warned there should be something extraordinary.
Particularly athletic he is content with the 3 inches deeper sports suspension and 20-inch tires. For the right sound is ensured by four exhaust tailpipes, which are found in pairs to the sides of the diffuser. In order for the occupants and what not notice, there is a sound generator on top of that.
Images: © Audi

Sunday, 8 July 2012

Introducing: Renault Clio


The Renault Clio has been developed entirely new and will be sent in November on the European roads. On the trend of the times there will be a more efficient engine. The turbo petrol dreizylindrige Energy TCe must be 90 to consume hundreds of kilometers just 4.5 liters of premium gasoline. Only 99 grams of CO2 emitted per kilometer.


The turbo diesel with 1.5 liters of stroke and 90 hp only consumes 3.4 liters in a hundred kilometers. The CO2 emission is 90 grams for every kilometer.


A new addition to engine variant as likely in the first quarter of next year, a 120-hp turbo gasoline engine, the dCi 120th This is, how well the diesel offshoot, offered by the EDC dual-clutch gearbox.

That one has developed the completely new Clio, is also externally. Renault has changed the design a lot that has shaped wheel arches and striking, especially the logo on the grille highlighted skillfully. The new Clio will be available only as a five-door.
Images : Clio