Jaguar XJR V8 with 550 hp

Jaguar XJR V8 with 550 hp - Not to make too thick trousers. Dignified travel. Holding British understatement that draws from the Jaguar XJ. At least so far, for the leaves to go to the New York Auto Show XJ version presented the tiny Appendix "R" neither visually nor drive technically but restrained. Jaguar calls its appearance simply "self-aware".

The occasionally menacing-looking front splitter, rear spoiler and aerodynamically optimized side to the XJR also ensure maximum stability at high speeds. At least they secure him a place on the left-lane highway. For beefy look the forged 20-inch alloy wheels fit in design "Farallon". The dynamic of the XJR ambitions are reflected in the very technical materials of the interior. Including optional semi-aniline leather seats and real wood panels fall in deposits in carbon fiber or piano black finish. Five different color combinations with soft grain leather seats complete the athletic-inspired ambience.

The turbocharged, already from other R models from Jaguar familiar 5.0-liter V8 engine delivers 550 hp (+40 hp compared to the strongest XJ) and 680 Nm in the new XJR transparent and seamless acceleration in all situations . Subtle changes to the exterior and smooth on the air flowing around the car - and give the XJR a more assertive appearance. A front splitter, "Supercharged" vents in the bonnet and a four-pipe sports exhaust system with tailpipes complete the otherwise marked by understated impression.

A true to size matched to the torque curve of the eight-speed automatic transmission, the XJR Jaguar sedan accelerates in just 4.6 seconds from 0 to 100 km / h at 280 km is the driving electronically limited.

Photo: Jaguar

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Nissan Canada announces pricing of NV200 Compact Van

Yesterday, Nissan announced that its new compact van NV200 Cargo will sell at MSRP of the lowest in its segment is $ 21,998 CAD. The NV200 has several unique features in its segment, including the best fuel economy in its class at 8.7 L/100 km city and 7.1 L/100 km on the highway, the shortest turning radius in its class to maneuver in tight urban spaces and other useful features such as control system tire pressure, low headroom for easy indoor parking and a low loading height practice.

"For many years, companies have bought large vans simply because they were the only vehicles available on the market," said Judy Wheeler, Director of Marketing at Nissan Canada. "Now, we are delighted to offer Canadians an outstanding alternative, more compact. The Van NV200 2013 Nissan boasts excellent fuel economy, an extremely competitive price and reduced development costs, assets that result in a low total cost of ownership for business owners. '

The NV200 2013 Nissan mounted on the compact commercial platform proven manufacturer is equipped with an efficient 4-cylinder engine with 2.0-liter DOHC 16-valve. This is coupled to a gearbox Xtronic CVTMD nervous and energetic. Among its many features include a generous space of conduct, a console style "mobile office", a fold-flat passenger seat, large sliding doors, rear doors divided 40/60 that open to 180 degrees, a floor low loading to 19.5 inches for easy loading and unloading of equipment and attachment points integrated series exclusive to the segment.

The NV200 replaces the NV full-size van Cargo Nissan, launched in spring 2011, and the full-size van Nissan NV Tourism and will be sold in 44 Nissan commercial vehicle dealerships in the country.

The suggested retail prices:
- S $ 21,998 base CA - Options: Bluetooth
- Basic SV $ 23,398 CA - Options: rear door windows, Technology

Sets / options:
- Rear door windows $ 200
- Bluetooth $ 250
- Technology $ 700

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Kia Carens: The Compact Van comes for 19,990 Euro

At 04 May 2013, the Kia Rio comes on the market and now has also been announced, which is expected to cost the van. The price table starts at € 19,990. The Carens can preorder now before. The basic version can be obtained for nearly 20,000 euros to be paid 136 hp 1.6 GDI petrol engine installed. The choices are then also an additional charge for the 136-hp 1.7 CRDi diesel engine and the 166 hp 2.0 GDI petrol payable. All engines transmit their power through a six-speed manual transmission to the wheels. For the top version are optionally available with a six-speed automatic transmission.

As of the equipment variant "vision" come the cars so with a start-stop system, which will reduce the fuel consumption of course. The most environmentally friendly engine is the 1.7-liter diesel, which is to consume only 4.8 liters on 100 km of standard distance and intended to release only 127 grams of CO2 into the atmosphere. Who besides the environment also pays attention to the warranty, which is a special treat in the checkbook. Seven-year warranty and seven years (up to a maximum 105,000 km) long no costs for maintenance of the car according to the maintenance schedule. The annual update of the maps of the built-Navis is also already included.

The length of 4.53 m long Carens has lost over its predecessor by around 20 mm. In width he has slimmed to 15 mm and the height of 40 mm was received by Kia, which makes it one of the slimmest in its class cars. But thanks to the 2.75 m long wheelbase and large, wide-far extended interior, the van can accommodate up to seven occupants. The three individual seats in the middle row can be moved individually and together folded.

Fall forward again the initially known by Kia "tiger nose" on. Under the bumper greets a wide grin drawn and the lights are pretty stretching the width and thus to almost the entire fender. Of the page is more streamlined roofline on the course that makes the van almost look like a station wagon. The side windows are framed by a stylish chrome strip. Immediately behind the rear spoiler on the roof overhang will catch the eye. In the trunk of 536 liters fit at full seating and 1694 liters when folding down the rear seats and loads the car up to the roof.

Photos : © Kia

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