Introducing: Skoda Rapid

The Skoda Rapid is presenting its new model and want to emulate the parent company Volkswagen Golf from. In the C-Class, he is comfortable with a loading volume of 550 liters of leaders, which might be because the tail is not steeply. The design of the Skoda Rapid is mainly at the front quite dynamic. All in all, a modern look and Trendhascherei denies you. The priority of the Skoda designers was clear from the convenience, but what gives it a timeless face.

The interior is especially clear. The highest quality material is not safe for use in rapid, experience has shown that it can be assumed that everything was handled properly. Anyone who already owns one of the more modern Skoda / possessed, will feel at home here. For the passengers in the back seat there is enough space if you fold down the backrest creates a storage space of 1490 liters, however, varies according to trim level and engine.

Which brings us to the available engines. Four petrol engines are about to be classified in terms of performance between 75 (1.2-liter Dreizyylinder) and 122 hp (1.4-liter TSI four-cylinder). The diesel version has 1.6 liters and is available in two power levels: 86 and 104 hp. The petrol consumption 5.1 to 6.1 liters per hundred kilometers and the diesel 4.2 to 4.4 liters.

The buyer is inclined to choose the way the engines work Greentec variant. There is a regenerative braking, tire rolling resistance, and without much start-stop function. At least five percent is to be able to save here in consumption.

The Skoda Rapid in Germany from October / November for a base price starting from € 14,000 sold. Available versions of the Active, Ambition and Elegance, and it can be upgraded wheels between 14 and 17 inches.

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Introducing: Mercedes CLS 63 AMG Shooting Brake

AMG is shown with the new CLS 63 pretty family friendly. For in addition to style, apparently, has a big emphasis on the benefits of the vehicle. After all, the luggage compartment offers up to 1,550 liters of cargo volume. But the sports enthusiast family man can breathe easy: The performance leaves nothing to be desired.


Who is traveling with his offspring, for the security is naturally present. Nevertheless, is a 5.5-liter V8 biturbo been installed, the services 525-557 hp and makes it possible to Papa frequently in the (lead) will be itchy feet, sometimes to fly alone across the tarmac. Because he will know how to appreciate the optimized driving dynamics, which can in the context of additional equipment to improve again. The time-limited special edition of "Edition 1" again offers 32 hp more and leaves nothing to be desired in terms of comfort.

This is not resting on the laurels of the previous being demonstrated by the Shooting Brake by the optimized fuel consumption. For although it is an acceleration from 0 to 100 in only 4.3 and 4.4 seconds or less sports car-like accents, but shows a relatively low consumption of 10.1 liters per hundred kilometers. The CO2 emissions are given as 235 g / km. Other models provide less safe, but for the power spectrum and the size of the value is ok.

In addition to the V8 also ensured by the AMG SPEED SHIFT MCT 7-speed sports transmission to the necessary driving experience. For here are four different driving modes are available, which you can use depending on the respective driving mood. Available modes C (Controlled Efficiency), S (Sport), S + (Sport plus) and M (Manual).

The Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake is 63 AM, as well as his "Edition 1" in October of this year on the market, € 118,000 will be the base price.


Images: © Daimler AG

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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.

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