When in 2014 the new-generation C-Class from Mercedes for the first time rolling out of the garage, the new Audi A4 can not be far behind. According to "Auto Bild" figures, Audi A4, the new generation of the end of 2014 on the market.
The new mid-range model from Ingolstadt, the development of codes and B9, in comparison to the current model is slightly larger. Nevertheless, taking the space to be proportional. In addition, the next A4 by around 90 kilograms. The new Audi A4 comes up with a coupe-like roof, which expires on sloping C-pillars in the short rear section. One of the distinguishing features include two-part tail lights, a strongly curved trunk lid with spoiler lip and a prominent high cross river at the Audi rings. At Avant, the designers put on an unusually angled rear window. The two-door models, which are called on A5 are also slightly longer.Inside the color screen moves in the central field of vision, where a programmable display which replaces traditional instruments. The new system is activated via the well-known turn-push-controller and the multifunction steering wheel or the first time by gesture and voice control.
The smallest engine is a 1.4-liter future gasoline engine with 143 horsepower, it ranks the 177-hp two-liter. The next stage of the two-liter engine delivers 225 hp and 350 Nm mobilized. The S4 quattro and eight-speed S-tronic is powered by a 340-hp turbo V6. Along with the new engines, change the model names: the 2.0 TFSI quattro is then 2.0 Q. The diesel range is headed by the 2 liter 4 cylinder that comes in three levels with 122, 150 and 197 hp at the start. In ranking the three-liter V6 with 218 hp or 272 hp.
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2014 Mercedes will launch the new C-Class generation to the market. What is new, especially a variety of driver assistance systems, with the C-Class at machine could go almost automatically. The report, the "Auto Bild" published yesterday in the output.
Price will be the new C-Class based on the previous generation. Initial plans are the four standard versions notchback sedan, station wagon, CLK coupe and CLK convertible. In addition, perhaps reflecting a so-called mid-size sport tourer, MST shortly. A project engineer describes him as "an R-class that works", a cross between a van and station wagon.Big business, the new C-Class once again make a four-door and station wagon. Why Mercedes decided on the design elements is exaggerated, in a balanced form and the classic line window with bar in the rear side windows. Thus, the C-Class is not boring look and makes it more striking, among other things, the cooler - it will give him in three versions. The new T-model, the luggage compartment volume of 485 to 500 liters.
The four-cylinder dominate in the future in the C-Class. The V6 survives only as a hybrid, where customers can choose between a conventional electric hybrids with extra 27 hp and a plug-in hybrids with 68 hp electric. The gasoline engines 156-211 hp, diesel engine 109-204 hp. The automatic has to nine instead of seven speed levels.
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By the end of 2012 Peugeot 301 performs a new, independent model that was developed specifically to allow new customers to conquer international markets. World premiere of the vehicle at the Paris Motor Show in September.
As of November, then firstly the 301 sold in Turkey. In addition, the four-door notchback sedan in select markets in Europe and Eastern Europe, South America, Africa, the Gulf countries and other emerging countries will be offered. Simultaneously with the 301 Peugeot renewed its naming around the zero in the middle. As part of its internationalization strategy, the company uses for its conquering new market models, the final number "1". The naming of models with the "8" at the end of the future also remains in the next generation of the current series. The first number assigned to the vehicle its segment and remain independent from the market, get.Under the final number "1" will follow the 301 models in the conquest of other high-volume core segments. The customized to specific customer expectations vehicles will be characterized by a low base price and a very good price-value ratio. If they are too strong qualities such as robustness and functionality in focus.
1929 Peugeot 201, the tradition began with the numbers with three digits and the zero in the middle. The 201 was the two hundred and first Project of the brand. This nomenclature has evolved in the late '90s, when two letters were added to distinguish between the body forms (CC and SW). In 2005 it was finally added to the double zero in the middle, the models with Van-architecture - like the 3008 or 5008 - means.
Source: Peugeot, Auto-Medienportal
