Renault/Dacia Sandero 2012: The official images

For several months following the expected evolution of Sandero (Renault and Dacia) through drawing, spyshots and so now the wait is over with the first gallery of images of the redesigned version of the city, the best sellers of Dacia.

Here are pictures of the new image of the Romanian city that takes a nose end inspired both the Scenic II modernized as some current models of the French brand. Appearance is not bad and the car is further enhanced by this new presentation, which refers mainly to the headlights, taillights and wheels of Sandero.

New spoiler bumper, new grille, new headlamps newly designed chrome finish, but blackened B-pillars to reduce dl'auto profile, new glass rear lights, new wheel covers or alloy wheels (eg take the Twingo Stepway RS), was enough to make this new Sandero attractive to urban buyers reasoned that known for its many qualities that go beyond content price.

Inside, you find a control panel that takes advantage of plastics more rewarding and offers a better perceived quality. Note also slightly redesigned door trim, as the center console, which now includes (optional) radius.

Note that the instruments on board to have strips of aluminum or chrome, depending on the version and a new graphical less austere. The center console seems to carry an insert of aluminum or painted black ... such as luxury cars. No details on the proposed engines Dacia with the European version, but it is likely that the current range will be carried out (1.2 L 16V 75 (gasoline or LPG), 1.5-liter dCi 75, 1.5-liter dCi 90), although it would be good to find a claw gasoline version with 90 horsepower, for example!

Version Stepway is also the same direction as the street version range of small physical style and adventurous lifted the suspension with a front that resembles a Renault Scenic RX4 version or conquest.

Finally note that it may be that the Sandero offers a range of colors more consistent than the current one is still pretty basic. A review in a few months in Europe during the launch and the grant in late 2011.

2012 Cadillac SRX

Development Engineer to drive the Cadillac SRX, Steve Kline, began the debut of the 2012 Cadillac SRX saying: "If we had said in 2009 that the SRX will move from number nine in the segment number two behind the Lexus RX probably would have laughed. "Kline is correct. C / D loved the previous CTS-based SRX. Rear-wheel drive and dynamics of interior packaging allowed him to win a comparison test and several trophy truck but not endear 5Best customers. I would not have believed that a SRX-based front-drive rockets in the charts, but that is exactly what has happened.

For 2012, the SRX gets an upgrade of main propulsion system that could increase sales even more. The standard 265-hp, 3.0-liter V-6 is dead. New customers should be relieved not to have to turn your engine up to 5. 100 rpm just to access a limp 223 pounds-feet of torque. Also on 3. 0 liters will be a relief is relieved of the weight of 4500 lbs SRX is slow. Cadillac stopped offering previously optional SRX engine, a turbocharged 2.8-liter V-6, earlier this year. Few mourned the loss of the CV-300, a single turbo six. His praise was filled, probably with reference to the turbo lag, linear power delivery, and the origins of Saab.

When two become one

Replacement of the two engines is a single 3.6-liter V-6. "This is the engine of the SRX should have had all the time," said an engineer who declined to be identified. The engine is similar to the 3.6-liter V-6 found in the CTS, but has been adapted and adjusted to transverse arrangement of the SRX. Some changes, such as exhaust manifolds Intelligence built into the head, plastic intake manifold, lighter and connecting rods help shave 20 pounds off the 3.6-liter V-6. Lightening rods allows the engine a little higher speed, and high speed driving at 308 hp at 6800 rpm. Other changes, such as additional sound deadening on the firewall and an intelligent rubber insulated high pressure fuel line, keep engine noise to the cabin. Putting rubber between the fuel line and the engine almost eliminates the ticking sound injector we have come to expect from the direct injection engine at idle.

The six-speed automatic transmission moves from the previous 3.0-liter V-6, but his team has undergone a complete rehabilitation. In normal mode, upshifts and downshifts the transmission to be expected. Move the shift lever to the left to access sport mode. In sports, the transmission has more gears, a lower gear before, and refuses to move the main gear. The manual control is available, if you find that the way sport is not like it, but found the work very well in the northeast of the canyon roads of Santa Barbara, California. A fourth mode of transmission is accessed by a button labeled "eco" located next to the shifter. Select echo, and the transmission shifts to fuel-conscious algorithm, which seeks to upshift and resists downshifts early (eco mode also decreases the sensitivity of the accelerator, but were forced to notice the difference). Cadillac claims a 1 mpg increase is possible in eco mode. According to EPA, the front-wheel drive SRX will achieve 17 mpg city and 24 on the road, one on each test worse than the 2011 model 3.0-liter and one of the few drawbacks of this engine change. All wheel drive versions come in 16/23, which has dropped one in the city cycle compared to the 3.0 liters. Compared with turbo V-6, 3.6 liters of improvement of 1 mpg in city and highway cycles, and the new V-6 does not require premium fuel as it did last year turbo.

With 265 lb-ft of torque available from 2400 rpm, the 3.6-liter does not have to work as hard as the 3.0 liter SRX move from a stop. The torque curve is almost flat from 2400 rpm to 5300 rpm, making for a smooth and seamless acceleration. We hope that the new match engine or nearly match the V-6 turbo 7.2 seconds from 0 to 60 time. Even when lashed to its maximum power 6. 800 rpm, the V-6 continues to be refined and pleasant. There is an appropriate amount of peak intake and exhaust growl. The endless strain of 3.0 liters is gone.

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Other changes are minor in the SRX. The cargo area can set up a rail system similar to that found in the Mercedes-Benz products, the switches have migrated to lock the doors to combat allegations of JD Power in relation to the center console mounted lock / unlock the switch-despite a redundant switch remains in the center console, a heated steering wheel comes in all but the base trim level, Bluetooth is standard on all trim levels, and there is a new design 20-inch wheel and a new ebony interior has white contrast stitching on the seats and dashboard. The exterior of razor full of potatoes in the SRX is unchanged.

Two suspension settings are available. Most versions come with the basic agreement FE2 that has two tubes of small bumps and roll bars that the FE3 sports suspension. SRXs equipped FE3 get active downloads to adjust stiffness according to the condition of the vehicle speed, load, address, and the road, variable power steering, which contracts at high speed, and 20-inch wheels and thinner accompany the tire sidewalls. Transmission slippage in sport mode also makes shocks in a more sporty and more rigid. Both suspensions have the same spring rates. Although the roll control is a bit better with the FE3 suspension, there is a huge benefit in sporty feel and handling, and it would be very difficult to pay extra for it. Either way, the SRX makes the Lexus RX feels like a cluttered mess.

2012 Brabus Rocket 800 – Elegant Cars

As forerunners of the new 2012 Brabus Rocket 800 also is fed by a high power of 12 cylinders, which became V12 Biturbo Brabus 800 engine specifications in the shop building. The current state of the art machining processes with the utmost precision in every detail of the engine, based on the latest Mercedes 600 engine, underwent an increase in displacement from 5.5 to 6.3 liters (336 to 384 feet cubic. In.)

The increase in displacement with a special crankshaft with longer stroke, larger, forged pistons and cylinder diameter in all areas. Inlet and outlet ports of both cylinder heads are optimized for mixture flow and fitted with sports camshafts.

The intake side 800 2012 Brabus Rocket was also completely revised: The rocket box 800 has a carbon fiber ram-air intake system that draws its combustion air through openings in the Brabus front element.

Another measure of Brabus 800 rockets 2012 development system 800 Biturbo Brabus. It consists of two special exhaust manifolds, high-performance integrated turbos, intercoolers, and four water-air. The stainless steel high performance exhaust system with metal catalysts and the free flow regulator was also created specifically for the CLS floorpan.

The V12 Biturbo Brabus 800 is lubricated with engine oil's high-tech technology partner ARAL and produces 800 hp (788 hp) / 588 kW at 5,500 rpm. The huge torque of 1,420 further Nm (1,047 lb-ft) available from a low 2,100 rpm, is limited electronically to 1,100 Nm car (811 lb-ft).

For the first time, the Brabus engine specialists combine this engine with high-end a seven-speed gearbox fast. The gears are shifted by paddles on the steering wheel or automatically. The Brabus limited-slip differential is available with different relationships end, it optimizes the traction of the rear wheel drive unit.

The V12 Biturbo Brabus 800 and the drive train powered by high-performance lubricants technology partner ARAL.

With over 800 available 2012 Brabus Rocket's latest album of the relationship of Brabus Rocket 800 has a top speed of over 370 km / h (230 mph), making it the world's fastest street-legal sedan. However, this exclusive high-performance car Brabus Rocket 2012 800 caps in other areas: 0 - 100 km / h (62 mph) in 3.7 seconds, 0 to 200 km / h (124 mph) in 9.8 seconds and 0 - 300 km / h (186 mph) in 23.8 seconds are figures that are as unique as the Brabus automobile itself.

To maintain the performance of the world's fastest sedan safely in check at all times the vehicle's aerodynamic properties of the suspension and brakes were modified extensively.

Like all other body components for the new CLS Brabus, 2012 Brabus Rocket front element 800 includes the front wing and under the radiator has been developed in the wind tunnel. The improved aerodynamic components for the rocket 800 is manufactured as lightweight but ultra-high strength carbon fiber.

The front spoiler with large air intakes and air vents to ensure the supply side optimum air from radiators, oil coolers and front brakes. Equally importantly, it also minimizes lift on the front axle while improving endurance. Air intakes above the radiator opening system provides ram air intake 12-cylinder engine with comprehensive combustion air. 

 

2012 Bentley Azure Specification, Photos and Review

2012 Bentley Azure is a model that was launched in autumn 2011, and has a very attractive and elegant. This car also gives very good speed. 2012 Bentley Azure convertible is in line with the Mulsanne sedan.
In the previous Bentley Azure output price of around $ 300,000 - $ 500,000, and for 2012 Bentley Azure Price is unknown, but certainly something higher than before, because this car has been improved and better than ever.

2012 Bentley Azure is powered by a 6.8-liter twin-turbo V8 is the same as the sedan produces an impressive 505 HP and 752 lb-ft of torque. This will enable Azure to accelerate from 0 to 60 mph in 5 seconds hitting a top speed of 184 mph.

Also, like the Mulsanne, the next Azure uses the same eight-speed automatic gearbox is. Therefore, the 2012 Bentley Azure is a car that is faster than the previous output.

Aston Martin Cygnet

The Aston Martin Cygnet is a city car that sets a new benchmark for luxury compact, based on nearly a century of experience in building high-performance sports cars, luxury cars reaching large and highly competitive racing machines.

Aston Martin Cygnet demonstrates commitment to innovation and integrity. "It's time to think differently. Aston Martin is honest and not compromise," said Aston Martin CEO Dr Ulrich Bez.

"Everything we do, we do well if not performance, we do return,. Do not downsize or compromise our sports cars The Cygnet needs to meet the demands of emissions and space is a car without compromise, as that .. any other Aston Martin.

"Our customers need a small car for urban and city, and want the right tools for the right job, to reduce the size without compromising the creative intelligence, art and personality."

Aston Martin Cygnet expresses a simple but fundamental: in the modern city, the scale is equal to the speed and freedom. In just three meters long, the Cygnet gives the driver a new dimension of freedom, in order to enter traffic-free spaces, exploitation of parking spaces smaller, consume less fuel and emit fewer emissions, all with levels exceptional quality and comfort.

"Cygnet is small but luxurious, an Aston Martin as suitable for the city," says Marek Reichman, Aston Martin Director of Design. With a virtually unlimited palette of materials, colors and textures, each hand-finished Cygnet will be truly unique, personalized space within the city. "Luxury is not limited by the scale."

Cygnet is a product of unmatched experience Aston Martin in the art, technology and design. The city of the future will present a landscape very different luxury brands, such as social change and legislation increases the division between categories of anti-urban and urban. With the Cygnet, Aston Martin will be at the forefront of these changes, ensuring company image enduring brand will continue to thrive in new market conditions.

Dr. Ulrich Bez continues: "The Cygnet is designed to support our sports cars, providing a greater degree of freedom in the urban context, is a very special car, a premium, but compact, with heart, soul and personality."

The Cygnet, a tailored solution to suit the city, will help drive Aston Martin in the future. "This car is reality; Cygnet is the natural choice for those who want a premium car, as the traveler."

The Cygnet is the eighth largest automotive production Aston Martin has presented in his state of the art factory since 2004, providing further evidence of the continued commitment of the British manufacturing company, backed by a dedicated workforce and network of local suppliers .

2012 Alfa Romeo Giulia First Details

Back in the days when Italian Fiat were fighting on two fronts, one in the U.S. and one in Europe, the company had plans for the Alfa Romeo brand in the United States began to come to light. In the middle of the scorching summer of 2009, Fiat announced that the brand will return to the U.S. with the help of Julia, the replacement of aging plate 159.

Now, a little over a year after that time, the first details on the upcoming Giulia have started hitting the web and according to AutoExpress, the Americans hope to finish in style, with an alpha like no other.

To be built on the same platform (although a bit more) and the European Union aspiring sense of Giulietta, the model borrow new design language of the brand so visible today in the MiTo, for example.

The front-wheel drive vehicle will have a wide range of engines available to them, starting with the 1.4l turbo contained in the Giulietta and ending with the Turbo Diesel, 1750, which gives life to the Brera. Between the two, highly regarded multi-system Fiat will make engines of two frugal and powerful.

The star of the lineup will be, however, the Cloverleaf version, used an engine not Italian, but a Chrysler source. All bets are on the 3.3L Pentastar V6 petrol. They also receive an infusion of technology MultiAir, with the goal to be to make the vehicle able to fight their rivals in more than 300 hp.

 

Redesigned 2012 Subaru Impreza retains $17,495* starting price

Think you know everything there is to know about the redesigned 2012 Subaru Impreza? If you read our deep immersion in the model, you're probably right. Except for a snack important: its price. Subaru has announced it is conducting in the Impreza line, in 2012 from $ 17,495 (* plus $ 750 destination). That's the same price as the largest model in 2011. People who want a body style five-door hatch instead of the standard four-door sedan will have to spend an extra $ 500. The basic price includes a five-speed manual transmission, which can be replaced by a completely new CVT automatic transmission for an additional period of thousands of dollars. Buyers can choose to upgrade their rides with the 2.0i Premium Package (18. $ 795), Sport Premium ($ 20,295) and Limited ($ 21,595), each with additional content on the package it replaces. Naturally, all Impreza models feature the company's excellent all-wheel drive technology, and will be in dealerships in November 2011. For complete details, please read the press release after the jump.

The new 2012 Acura

The new 2012 Acura ZDX four-door sports coupe burst onto the scene in 2010 and soon gathered a positive assessment of the media with great style, excellent performance and spectacular works of art. The ZDX features stunning coupe-style, with the added benefit of commanding presence and flexible utility. It is true that the original design of prototypes, ZDX has a design element before reflection is a panoramic glass roof, hidden door handles defense again, and bold.

"ZDX is something you've never seen before from Acura," said Jeff Conrad, vice president of Acura sales. "It combines the best features of coupe, sedan and sport - all wrapped in an attractive design package that will attract customers to the brand new -. Acura luxury brand." Designed, developed and manufactured in North America, Acura ZDX to innovate in many ways. The ZDX is the first vehicle to be organized from start to finish in the new Acura Design Studio in Torrance, allowing internal and external designers to work closely throughout the design process. It is true that the original sketch of the first woman Acura designer Michelle Christensen, ZDX features sensuous curves, the shoulder is a statue and a strong character lines.

ZDX 2012 is equipped with the latest generation engines 3.7-liter V-6 Acura will continue until the task is to provide a V-8 power and torque levels of consumption and the size of a six-cylinder engine. Aluminum V-6 engine develops 300 horsepower and 270 Nm of torque, good acceleration, low and midrange torque and power to attract exceptionally high speeds.

Help expand the area? Energy, improving energy efficiency of the 3.7-liter V-6 is a 2-rocker VTEC ® one-design (Variable Valve Timing and Lift Electronic Control) valvetrain system is applied to the intake valves . In addition, a special high-lift cam VTEC ® specifications during the operation, an air intake system of two stages and an electronic drive-by-Wire ™ gas system for the team to improve engine performance. Efficiency and fuel performance is further enhanced by its ZDX sport sequential shift 6-speed automatic, which is designed to satisfy the most demanding amateur pilots. The EPA estimated city / highway / combined fuel consumption and 16/23/19 mpg * with a capacity of 21 gallons of fuel gives ZDX to have a range long. In addition, the ZDX is compatible with the latest EPA Tier 2 - BIN 5 and LEV II ULEV standards carbohydrates.

Variables Acura ZDX sports coupe staff described as a four-door sports coupe and crossover. The ZDX has a good base, and trim levels are presented as options packages: the technology of advanced packages and packages. ZDX a maximum of five, but the Acura image itself should set expectations for the rear cabin space. "Designed primarily to provide a means of freedom and escape for two adults and their charges" ZDX ZDX seat dimensions back is closer to them, the third line MDX rather than an adult size of the second row.

Standard features include leather seats, heated front with memory electrically adjustable driver seat, tilt steering wheel / telescope, an instrument panel and leather-wrapped steering wheel and a CD stereo with satellite radio six. Includes stereo analog connector to control MP3 player, USB and Bluetooth audio streaming. A rearview camera that displays the image in the rearview mirror is standard equipment.

The optional technology package includes improved Milano leather upholstery, navigation system, real-time information on traffic and weather information automatically routing as well, the maps y. 8-inch screen navigation system is also given the task of the camera screen.