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2010 Subaru Forrester perfect family car
2010 Subaru Forrester perfect family car : Canadian monthly magazine "Parents" and the car magazine "Edmonds' new model called the family" Subaru Forrester "third-generation - along with another 16 winners - the best and the perfect family car in 2009."This high score was the result of a six-month study, which met these journals ask experts to test cars to explore many different brands. In addition, interviews were conducted among parents - the owners of the same characteristics of machines.
All vehicles are evaluated in relation to the needs of families with children and opportunities to meet different needs and different tasks. The main criteria were safety, power, comfort, internal and external design, quality manufacturing and assembly, and special family decision.
Particular attention was paid to the safety of machines, because it is quality - determining for family transport. In this regard, the magazine "Parents" separately mentioned "Subaru Forrester" as a model of security. A new model of "Forrester" was the highest estimate of the crash-test IIHS. This car is equipped with six airbags, dynamic stability control system, brake force distribution system, a constant full drive and other accessories for security, which includes all complete "Subaru Forrester" as the standard.
"Forester" also won excellent ratings for the internal design, without excesses, hindering a convenient and safe driving. While were evaluated and various ingenious solutions to the family: a variety of cells to store things, a great and practical luggage rack, adjustable seat-back angle of the rear passenger seat, wide angle door openings and so on.
Victory in this competition particularly honorable, because they are based on estimates of the best specialists and parents, presenting a particular claim to the car. A new title added to the list of recent victories "Subaru Forrester": this car was named "Best parketnika the Year" in the United States and the "Car of the Year in Canada, as well as the title of the car, the recommended" Consumer Report "and Australian drivers. "Forrester has also been described as" the most sold parketnikom 2009 in Australia.
2010 New Subaru Outback concept
2010 New Subaru Outback concept: Not so long ago, Subaru announced the company average fuel consumption of its models of Legacy, a sample of 2010, this time became aware of some updated figures on the Outback.
As it became known portal InfoCar.ua, new wheel version Outback spends no more than 9.8 liters. 100 km in the mixed cycle and not more than 8.1 liters. 100 km on the highway, is about 7% over the previous version.
But despite this Outback, equipped with 2.5-liter engine SOHC, shows less greediness than their main competitors, such as the Toyota Venza, Volvo XC70, VW Passat, Jeep Grand Cherokee and Ford Explorer. 2010 Subaru Outback is also not the most eklogichnym, but it is dynamic and really strong, it is certainly a good choice.
Above the engine develops 170 hp at 5 600 rpm and 230 Nm torque at 4 000 rpm. The cost of this model starts from 22 995 dollars.
«New Subaru Outback 2010 combines the ability to cross-country vehicle, comfort, cargo capacity, the relative cost for a reasonable cost» - said Tim Mahoney, vice president of Subaru of America.
For comparison, another model of Subaru, for example, Legacy, has a flow rate of 9.0 liters. 100 km. when mixed cycle and 7.6 liters. 100 km on the highway. Price Legacy starts from 19 995 dollars.
As it became known portal InfoCar.ua, new wheel version Outback spends no more than 9.8 liters. 100 km in the mixed cycle and not more than 8.1 liters. 100 km on the highway, is about 7% over the previous version.
But despite this Outback, equipped with 2.5-liter engine SOHC, shows less greediness than their main competitors, such as the Toyota Venza, Volvo XC70, VW Passat, Jeep Grand Cherokee and Ford Explorer. 2010 Subaru Outback is also not the most eklogichnym, but it is dynamic and really strong, it is certainly a good choice.
Above the engine develops 170 hp at 5 600 rpm and 230 Nm torque at 4 000 rpm. The cost of this model starts from 22 995 dollars.
«New Subaru Outback 2010 combines the ability to cross-country vehicle, comfort, cargo capacity, the relative cost for a reasonable cost» - said Tim Mahoney, vice president of Subaru of America.
For comparison, another model of Subaru, for example, Legacy, has a flow rate of 9.0 liters. 100 km. when mixed cycle and 7.6 liters. 100 km on the highway. Price Legacy starts from 19 995 dollars.
2010 sports hatchback Subaru Impreza WRX STI
2010 sports hatchback Subaru Impreza WRX STI, On Thursday, Japan began selling a new version of the sports hatchback Subaru Impreza WRX STI. This is a complete set of Spec C.Her studio professionals engaged in the development of STI. First, they improved 2.0-liter 308-strong turbomotor - it is faster to react to brake sharply, and gather momentum.
Upgraded the master and the cooling system to improve the efficiency of the engine at high loads. Include special orositel, which will irrigate the water surface INTERCOOLER may himself from the driver compartment, or the system will be included automatically.
Also at the "charged" Impreza WRX STI, a new stabilizer lateral stability of the front suspension, new springs, special rear stabilizer, the new building and new rear suspension saylentbloki. Through all of this increased stiffness of the suspension and the chassis has improved adhesion to the road.
Reduce the weight of the vehicle through the use of aluminum structures, in particular, the engine crankcase, as well as laminar glazing and a specially designed cast wheels.As for the exterior of sports, the Impreza WRX STI Spec C won carriage Brembo, painted in golden color, sport bucket front seats, two new exclusive body color (yellow and white).
Total scheduled to release 900 of these machines, and all of them will be sold only in Japan. The cost of the car will be about 35 500 dollars.
Upgraded the master and the cooling system to improve the efficiency of the engine at high loads. Include special orositel, which will irrigate the water surface INTERCOOLER may himself from the driver compartment, or the system will be included automatically.
Also at the "charged" Impreza WRX STI, a new stabilizer lateral stability of the front suspension, new springs, special rear stabilizer, the new building and new rear suspension saylentbloki. Through all of this increased stiffness of the suspension and the chassis has improved adhesion to the road.
Reduce the weight of the vehicle through the use of aluminum structures, in particular, the engine crankcase, as well as laminar glazing and a specially designed cast wheels.As for the exterior of sports, the Impreza WRX STI Spec C won carriage Brembo, painted in golden color, sport bucket front seats, two new exclusive body color (yellow and white).
Total scheduled to release 900 of these machines, and all of them will be sold only in Japan. The cost of the car will be about 35 500 dollars.
2011 Subaru withdrawal of model Baja
2011 Subaru withdrawal of model Baja, The North American division of Subaru prepares for the start of withdrawal of model Baja - technically in many ways identical to Subaru Legacy Outback, but with a body rather close to the pickup.
The reason for the campaign becomes a potential threat of fire. Tubes in the fuel system at the junction of the benzonasosom in the operation are subject to excessive wear and the mechanism of their attachment to the fuel pump is not enough reliable, news.japancar.ru. Consequently, there may be a leak of fuel that, under certain conditions may lead to fire.
There reportedly have been recorded such incidents, but the withdrawal will be carried out independently. The campaign will begin in September and will affect 15 633 Subaru Baja, sold in North America. All of them were issued in 2005-2006. The potential failure will be eliminated by installing new pipes that have a better mechanism for fastening and made from different material. As always in such cases, all work will be performed free of charge to owners, the company undertakes to promptly notify by mail.
The reason for the campaign becomes a potential threat of fire. Tubes in the fuel system at the junction of the benzonasosom in the operation are subject to excessive wear and the mechanism of their attachment to the fuel pump is not enough reliable, news.japancar.ru. Consequently, there may be a leak of fuel that, under certain conditions may lead to fire.
There reportedly have been recorded such incidents, but the withdrawal will be carried out independently. The campaign will begin in September and will affect 15 633 Subaru Baja, sold in North America. All of them were issued in 2005-2006. The potential failure will be eliminated by installing new pipes that have a better mechanism for fastening and made from different material. As always in such cases, all work will be performed free of charge to owners, the company undertakes to promptly notify by mail.
New 2010 model Subaru Outback and Legacy
New 2010 model Subaru Outback and Legacy : In September, a European debut of the updated Subaru Outback and Legacy. New 2010 model year will be presented at the Frankfurt Motor Show, which runs from 17 to 27 September.Both models have undergone a face-lift, as well as changes in size. In the exterior of both models has a European style. In the list of innovations front optics more complex forms, new bumpers and an increase in the side mirrors with integrated povorotnikami.
The fourth generation of crossover Outback has a high comfort while maintaining its road quality. In Europe, the car is sold with three variants of the motors. For the Outback will be available for a turbo-diesel version of volume 2 liter, 2.5-liter gasoline engine and the mast-head 3.6-liter gasoline dvigatel.Sedan and Legacy station wagon have increased in size at 55 and 65 mm respectively. In doing so, and engineers have increased the wheel base - in both cases by 80 mm, according to a press release of the company. This allowed to add space inside the cabin for more comfort of the passengers.
The fifth generation Legacy will receive two new technologies: the full original system drive Symmetrical All-Wheel-Drive (AWD) and a new diesel engine, which is positioned as the world's first diesel engine with the angle of the cylinders 180 degrees, designed for mass production. In addition, for the Legacy will be available for 2 and 2.5-liter gasoline engines, as well as 2-liter turbo-diesel power of 150 hp Automatic given way to a new ????????? Lineartronic, which became a sedan at 5.9% more economical, and universal - at 6.9%.
It is anticipated that the new items will appear in European dealer showrooms in late summer. But the price of the model has not yet been reported.
2011 Nissan is preparing a crossover future
2011 Nissan is preparing a crossover future, Japanese company Nissan, which is only familiar with the market of environmentally friendly models, in August will introduce three electric vehicles.The fact that the Japanese company intends to produce three electric models, it was known back in early summer, but today we managed to get more or less reliable information on novelties.
It says the Japanese edition of Best Car Magazine, among the debutants will be environmentally sound crossover, which uses electricity to drive. Length "parketnika" is 4.15 m, width - 1.5 m, height - 1.75 m.Another innovation of the electric Nissan will become a compact car that will compete with the Mitsubishi i-MiEV. At the same battery model will be able to overcome the 160 to 200 km.
The third novelty of the group to declassify the Japanese have not yet succeeded, but the rumors, it was a small Sedan for megacities.
2011 The first photos of the updated Nissan GT-R
2011 The first photos of the updated Nissan GT-R: This week, Nissan introduced the first images of the updated version of the GT-R, which will start selling this fall. Major changes will affect the exterior, but the sources associated with the project argue that the increased engine power.Visually, the new Nissan GT-R has LED optics, especially noticeable on the front bumper. In the rear came a large cone, which now has a third brake light. In addition the company will be offered a set of disks.Although there is still no official information on the technical characteristics are not released, will have many new 3.8-liter V-6 rated at more than 500 hp and 600 Nm of torque.The cost of an updated version starts from 103,000 dollars (81,480 euros), while the Premium Edition version will sell for 112,000 dollars (88,600 euros).Judging by the fact that the cost of the new Nissan GT-R more than the current, the information about added power may be plausible.
Reviewing the 2011 Buick LaCrosse
Why isn’t Buick doing more to advertise the 2010 LaCrosse? By rights, this car should be puttin’ a hurtin’ on the Lexus ES350 – known for years as the best Buick the Japanese ever built. And making competitors like Acura look usurious for charging close to $50k for cars like the RL – when a comparably equipped, every-bit-as-nice all-wheel-drive LaCrosse lists for less than $35K.
So how come not many people outside of GM even know the LaCrosse is out there? Someone needs to get the word out.
WHAT IT IS
The LaCrosse is a mid-sized, front wheel drive or all-wheel-drive luxury sedan.
Prices start at $26,495 for a base trim CX with front-wheel-drive and four-cylinder engine and range upward from there to a top-of-the-line sport-themed CXS with direct-injected 3.6 liter V-6 at $33,265.
Primary competition is the $35,525 Lexus ES350 sedan, but the LaCrosse should also be cross-shopped against models like the $46,830-$54,250 all-wheel-drive Acura RL sedan.
WHAT’S NEW FOR 2011
The LaCrosse was completely redesigned for the 2010 model year; the biggest change to the roster for 2011 is that the mid-range 3.0 V-6 available last year has been dropped. The ’11 LaCrosse comes with either a 2.4 liter four-cylinder or the optional 3.6 liter V-6.
Also, the 3.6 liter V-6 can now be teamed with all-wheel-drive in the mid-trim CXL.
WHAT’S GOOD
Supremely comfortable long-haul cruiser – as a Buick ought to be. Not an old lady’s car, as recent Buicks have tended to be. Modern, quietly classy exterior; elegant interior.
Available AWD and Heads-Up Display (HUD). Direct-injected 2.4 liter engine delivers excellent economy; good everyday power. Costs thousands less than a FWD-only Lexus ES350 or an AWD Acura RL.
WHAT’S NOT SO GOOD
Optional AWD system requires stepping up to the higher-cost CXL trim and buying the optional 3.6 liter V-6. Top-of-the-line sport-themed CXS isn’t offered with AWD.
Cruise control isn’t “active” (so the car goes faster than your set speed when going downhill). Trunk is a bit on the small side.
UNDER THE HOOD
The LaCrosse can be equipped with one of two available engines and either FWD or AWD, allowing the buyer to select a powertrain that emphasizes fuel efficiency, sportiness – or all-weather tenacity.
The standard engine in the base trim CX is a 2.4 liter, 182 hp four-cylinder teamed up with a six-speed automatic driving the front wheels. (AWD is not available with this engine.)
The 2.4 liter “Ecotec” four features fuel-saving direct injection technology and can deliver 30 mpg on the highway – which is very close to what many current-year compact economy sedans deliver. It’s also noticeably better than the mid-20s typical of mid-sized sedans that only come with larger, thirstier V-6 engines that not everyone may need. The Acura RL, for example, only manages 22 mpg on the highway – and a dismal 16 mpg in city driving.
Zero to 60 capability with the 2.4 liter engine is around 8.8-8.9 seconds – not super quick, but probably adequate for many drivers.
For more performance, Buick offers a 3.6 liter, 280 hp direct injection V-6 that can get the car to 60 mph in 7.4 seconds in the Front-wheel-drive (and sport-themed) CXS.
This engine is also optional in the mid-trim CXL with all-wheel-drive, which is slightly less quick due to the additional weight of the AWD components. Both engines come standard with six-speed automatics.
ON THE ROAD
What a nice car. The LaCrosse manages to be as laid-back-feeling as the ES350 – plush seats, extra-cushy ride, super quiet cabin – without also putting you to sleep. There’s enough in the way of steering/suspension response to make the car appealing to the under-50 buyers that represent the future of the business, without getting too aggressive (even in the sport-themed CXS) and thus sacrificing the serene driving experience that is what Buick is supposed to be all about.
The LaCrosse is both cozy and happy to pick up the pace a bit, should the need arise. For the target audience, that’s probably just right.
Four-cylinder versions offer an appealing mix of very high fuel economy (for a large car) along with adequate power for most everyday driving situations. Keep in mind that the 2.4 liter engine’s 182 hp is more power than most V-8s were producing in the late 1970s – and more than most V-6s were making as recently as the 1990s. The 2.4 liter-equipped LaCrosse isn’t slow – it’s just not sports-car quick, as the V-6 equipped versions are.
If you mostly drive at or near the posted speed limit and with the normal flow of traffic, the four may be all you need. Don’t automatically assume you have to go with the (thirstier, more expensive) optional V-6 based on memories of double-digit power figures for four-cylinder engines. Test drive one and see whether it works for you. If it does, you could drive home a LaCrosse for almost $10k less than an ES350. And $15k less than an Acura RL.
AT THE CURB
The new generation of Buicks are the result of GM’s styling studios in China where Mrs. Doubtfire’s picture isn’t hanging in a place of honor on the wall. These new Buicks are targeted at the up-and-coming middle class buyers in their 40s and 50s who want luxury and value, hold the Preparation H. This is the demographic Lexus has owned for more than a decade now, without much effort.
All it took was a dressed-up Camry (the ES350). The LaCrosse is a much better effort, all around.
First, it’s not just a rebadged Chevy with uprated trim (like the ES350, which is a tarted-up Toyota Camry).
A handsome, even bold-looking exterior with some nicely inserted Buick character touches such as the slat vents on the hood encloses what may be the most elegantly laid-out interior in a new car priced under $40k.
The dash curves upward and around, arcing downward into the door panels; soft-to-the-touch leather covers the dash, with swank-looking white stitching and very handsome-looking wood inserts for contrast. Gentle blue backlighting illuminates the controls.
It is supremely relaxing place to spend time. Compared to the Acura RL – which has a busy-looking dash and center console with lots of tiny, sometimes inscrutable, little buttons, the LaCrosse’s cabin is as welcoming as leather recliner by a crackling fire.
It is also surprisingly roomy. Though classified as a mid-sized sedan, a six-foot-three passenger (me) will enjoy as much as 6-8 inches of clearance between his knees and the back of the front seats. That is something you don’t often see outside of extended wheelbase, “L” versions of full-size luxury sedans.
The stats bear out the anecdotal evidence, too: 40.5 inches of rear seat legroom in the LaCrosse vs. 35.9 in the ES350 and 36.3 in the RL.
The Buick also wins on rear seat headroom, with 37.3 inches vs. the ES350′s 36.8 inches and the Acura’s 37.2 inches. In fact the only measure of interior space where the ES350 or RL out-room the LaCrosse is on front seat legroom, and then just barely: 42.2 inches for the Lexus and 42.3 for the Acura vs. 41.7 inches for the Buick.
You can equip this car with some very high-end features, too – including a heated steering wheel and rearseat entertainment system with twin LCD displays built into the backs of the front seat headrests. And while such features are offered in competitor models, good luck driving one home for less than $40k. Or even $50k.
Only a few small design miscues are present. First, the center console storage compartment is set back too far. It’s hard to open and access it while the vehicle is moving, or without removing your seatbelt and rotating your torso around to get at it. Second, that’s where the (sole) 12v power point is located – underneath a non-removable, flip-up cover that you have to tilt up first just to get at it. The power point itself has a fairly stiff spring-loaded cover, too – further impeding ease-of-use. If you have a radar detector, this is a hassle.
The final small nit is the smallish trunk – 13 cubic feet (vs. the ES350′s 15 cubic feet). This is the price you pay for the Executive Class rear seating.
Still, if there were an Academy Award for Best New Interior, the LaCrosse would deserve to win it.
THE REST
Buick should be very proud of this car. It’s every inch as nice as (in my opinion, nicer than) the substantially more expensive, Toyota Camry-sourced, front-wheel-drive-only ES350; it has more features for less money (including available AWD) has a better warranty (five years, 100,000 miles on the powertrain) and on and on.
If it has a weakness, it is Buick’s association with the elderly driver cruise-controlling it at 53 mph in the fast lane with his turn signal on.
But that was yesterday – and today’s Buicks are nothing like the stereotype.
In addition to the expected standard full row curtain air bags, ABS, traction and stability control, Buick offers several noteworthy additional safety features – including a blind spot warning system, rear seat side impact air bags, adaptive headlights and a Heads-Up Display (HUD) that projects key information such as your current speed directly in your line of sight, so you don’t have to take your eyes off the road to glance at the instrument cluster.
Lexus, Acura – and others beside – ought to be worried. If, that is, the word gets out… .
2010 Land Rover LR4 Review
Reviewing the 2010 Land Rover LR4, Before there were "SUVs" there were Land Rovers - the four-wheel-drives of the country gentry. The only thing American-made that was even close was the old Jeep Wagoneer.
Then came the SUV boom - driven by the home equity-affluent middle class. $50,000 SUVs became as common as IROC-Z Camaros once were back in the late 1980s.
These days, a 12 mpg $50,000 SUV is the four-wheel-drive equivalent of an underwater mortgage on a suburban McMansion. At least, for the no-longer-equity-affluent middle class. They won't be buying $50,000 SUVs anytime soon. And the bread-and-butter brands probably won't be building them for much longer as a result.
But Land Rover will probably survive. Like Porsche, it is an exclusive brand that sells a relatively small number of vehicles to a relatively small and highly exclusive clientele: People who don't worry about gas mileage - or own tract development McMansions.
WHAT IT IS
A heavily updated version of the previous LR3. It's a mid-sized, ultra-luxury 4WD SUV that can seat up to seven people with the optional third row. Prices start at $47,250.
WHAT'S NEW FOR 2010
The LR4 is equipped with an all-new 5.0 liter 375 hp V-8, replacing last year's 4.4 liter, 300 hp V-8. The interior has also been updated as well - with a new hard-drive-based navigation system, Bluetooth wireless connectivity, iPod hook-up and satellite radio.
WHAT'S GOOD
Seventy-five more horsepower helps the LR4 cope with its massive curb weight (nearly 6,000 lbs. empty) much more effectively.
Simplified, updated interior is less cluttered - and more functional. Iconic brand status; by far the most capable off-roader in its segment - and one of the most capable off-road vehicles you can buy, period.
It's a steal compared to a Porsche Cayenne S ($60,700), Benz ML550 ($56,750) or BMW X5 4.8i ($56,300).
WHAT'S NOT SO GOOD
New 375 hp V-8 still has to haul almost 6,000 lbs. of curb weight - so while it's quicker than before it's still not quick. Snorks down gas like a '75 FLeetwood d'Elegance.
Superb off-road tenacity is great if you really do need to go off-road and know how to drive off-road. But if you don't - and intend to drive your LR4 like a standard car, on-road (especially in corners) you may not like its heavy, ponderous handling.
No diesel engine for U.S. buyers. (Land Rover sells an excellent diesel V-6 in Europe.)
UNDER THE HOOD
The new LR4 comes with one standard powertrain - a 5.0 liter all-alloy V-8 rated at 375 hp teamed with a six-speed automatic and automatic four-wheel-drive.
Last year's LR3 was underpowered - which sounds a little off given it did have 300 hp. But 300 hp is marginal when close to 6,000 lbs. of SUV is yoked to it. It took the LR3 about 8.3 seconds to reach 60 mph - in the same ballpark as most economy compacts such as a Toyota Corolla. That simply won't do. The LR4's new V-8 cuts the 0-60 time down by almost one full second, to about 7.5 seconds. It's not fast, but it's fast enough to get away from $13,000 prolemobiles and that is an absolute must.
Towing capacity (7,716 lbs. max) is the same as last year. So is gas mileage, rated by the EPA at 12 city, 17 highway. It's not going to make the global warming crowd happy, but it should impress prospective buyers given the new model at least matches the old model's efficiency even though it has a larger and much more powerful V-8 under the hood.
The LR4 has an extremely sophisticated 4WD system that's fully capable of dealing with severe conditions such as deep mud, steep inclines and declines, crawling over large rocks and through heavy snow and a foot of running water. The system features terrain-sensing technology that adjusts throttle response and tailors engine output to individual wheels.
Via a console mounted rotary knob, the driver can select for conditions ranging from gravel/grass/snow to mud and ruts to rock crawl. The system features low range gearing, locking front and rear axles, Hill Descent Control and an adjustable height suspension system that can be raised up or lowered at the touch of a button.
ON THE ROAD
The thing to know about the LR4 relative to others in this segment is that it is a real-deal, no compromises 4WD. The thing will literally go just about anywhere - and get back out, too. This extreme off-road capability makes it almost unique in its class/price range. Competitors like the Mercedes-Benz ML Class and BMW X5 are much more street-oriented and far less capable off-road. Pretty much the only vehicle that can go toe-to-toe with the LR4 off-road (and also compete with it on luxury) is the Lexus GX460.
But the LR4's off-road strength is also its on-road weakness. The beast weighs nearly three tons - 5,833 lbs. before the driver climbs onboard. To get a handle on just how bone-crushing heavy that is, check out the curb weight of the Benz ML550: just 4,795 lbs. The LR4 is more than 1,000 lbs. heavier. It's also about 1,000 lbs. heavier than a Porsche Cayenne S (4,949 lbs.) and 500 pounds heavier than the BMW X5 (5,335 lbs.) and Lexus GX460 (5,305 lbs.) There's just no hiding that heft once the LR4 gets rolling.
Land Rover has done a commendable job idiot-proofing the thing by building in plenty of understeer - not to mention the always-alert electronic stability control system that keeps the vehicle right-side up even when driven with zero respect for what it is - and what you shouldn't do with it.
Driven reasonably, it's fine. The problem is there are a lot of people who have no clue how to reasonably drive real SUVs like the LR4. It's these people who might not be happy with this vehicle. They want the looks of a rugged off-roader and maybe the iconic brand cachet of owning a Land Rover. But the truth of the matter is they'd be be better off in a street-friendly light-duty SUV or crossover such as the Benz ML or BMW X5.
But if you do appreciate a real-deal 4WD, you will just love the LR4. Every detail has been conceived with serious use in mind. The seating position affords a commanding view all around you. The upright front glass and side panels never leave you guessing where the road drops off. The GPS system has terrain mapping (including topographical details) and there's even a display showing your steering angle - eliminating the need to get out and check when you're trying to crawl over and around tricky obstacles.
Driving an LR4 off-road - even in the worst conditions imaginable - is a lot like having a platoon of Marine Force Recon head-kickers with you in a really bad neighborhood. You feel absolutely 100 percent secure you're going to make it through.
AT THE CURB
The LR4 looks like a real-deal SUV ought to look. It's boxy and upright and purposeful. Exterior styling updates for 2010 include new fender vents and a lattice grille (replacing the LR3's triple bar grille). The interior has been much more obviously updated, with a completely new center stack and simplified control layout. Larger, rotary knobs replace the confusing array of Chiclet-sized buttons used in the LR3. A nice touch is a new analog clock. But it's the only old-fashioned thing about the LR4.
Unique Land Rover features include a heated front windshield, which has an embedded defroster grid - plus available heated washer jets and heated steering wheel (along with heated seats) that comes with the optional Cold Climate equipment package.
The tall profile and two-piece rear gate help make the most of the available interior space (including 90 cubic feet of cargo capacity, more than the Benz ML and BMW X5, which have 72 and 75 cubic feet respectively - and much more than the puny 65 cubic feet in the Lexus GC460).
The third row seating that comes with the HSE package makes it feasible to carry up to seven people but the third row is not adult-friendly, at least not for more than very short trips. Still, it's perfectly suitable back there for kids and young teens - and that gives the LR4 more versatility than SUVs and crossovers that don't offer a third row at all.
There is more front-seat headroom in the LR than in the Benz ML, BMW X5 and Lexus GX460 - and noticeably more legroom than all of these except the ML, which has about the same (42.2 inches).
The LR4's off-road bona fides have been discussed. The only price-competitive vehicle that can touch it is the Lexus GX460 - but it's still a couple thousand bucks more expensive to start and its 301 hp V-8 is much less powerful than the LR4's mighty 5 liter V-8. It can tow more than the the GX460 (6,500 lbs. max), too.
THE REST
Land Rover, the company, is very much like it corporate partner, Jaguar - in the sense that both build beautiful, appealing vehicles that have unfortunately had more than their fair share of quality control issues. However, things have been improving and while there's no way to know until we have a few years of real-world data to examine, it's a decent bet that the LR4 will prove much better in terms of reliability and minor/major gremlins than previous Land Rover vehicles.
The basic (comprehensive) warranty is pretty good at four years and 50,000 miles. The powertrain warranty, though, doesn't extend a mile (or day) longer. It's the same four years, 50,000 miles - which would seem to mean it's largely irrelevant. Wouldn't the basic warranty also cover any powertrain-related problem that comes up during that first four years and 50,000 miles?
Land Rover could boost buyer confidence by extending the powertrain coverage another year - or three - beyond the envelope of the basic warranty. Every current safety technology is standard except for third row curtain air bags, which are included when third row seats are ordered. A surround-view parking camera system is available that works through the 7-inch LCD display in the center console.
THE BOTTOM LINE
If you're able to afford such a vehicle - and need real-deal 4WD capability - nothing can touch the LR4.
2011 Subaru Impreza WRX STI Sedan
This is the first time Subaru has offered the flagship STI model in 4- and 5-door packages. Both models receive slightly revised bodywork, but no words on the availability of gold BBS Wheels. The 305hp boxer-four carries over from 2010, but suspension tweaks abound in the new STI, including stiffer springs, larger stabilizer bars, and lighter wheels.
BMW X1 sDrive18i fuel efficient
BMW X1 sDrive18i fuel efficient, From the figure there is no difference between BMW X1 gasoline and diesel engines, only a few exterior touches aluminum accents found on the diesel variant X1 X1 that is not in gasoline. For example, at the front and rear bumper. Inside the cabin, the difference is only in the design of the steering wheel. Unfortunately, the use of hard plastic material at the bottom of the dashboard and his finishing was disappointing for a BMW-branded cars.
Under the hood and sDrive18i X1, there is a mechanical heart gasoline 4-cylinder 1995 cc inline-powered 150 hp at 6400 rpm. Only 200 Nm of peak torque that can be obtained at 3600 rpm. As a result, the response of the power generated is not as aggressive as X1 petrol diesel brother. Look at the numbers generated acceleration 0-100. X1 gasoline paths in 10.4 seconds, while the X1 diesel in 8.3 seconds.
X1 sDrive18i appear quieter to drive. The Driver combined with a comfortable, this car presents a complete ability to drive more relaxed in the middle of city traffic density. Another advantage is a roomy cabin and present the practicality in the rear cabin. The ability of the rear seats can be folded and divided by 40:20:20 configuration will greatly facilitate the owners to increase luggage capacity as needed.
With a price tag of Rp 559 million (off the road), in the country do not have the X1 sDrive18i nearest rivals who threaten him. Her presence would threaten his own brother-3 Series BMW. With the price cheaper, X1 sDrive18i has the advantage about driving comfort than the 320i Executive price USD 589 million (off the road). Advantages compared to Series X1-3 is also owned in terms of practicality. Both of these are believed to be a key success factor to attract potential customers X1 woman from the BMW 3-Series.
One other thing about the advantages of this sDrive18i X1 is the ease to find the necessary fuel, when compared with diesel-engined X1. Needs a good quality diesel fuel that is still limited in the country clearly gained a limitation for the X1 diesel. This can be alleviated by a landslide by X1 this gasoline.
Lexus GS350 High powered
Show luxurious and sporty character it has become typical of Japanese cars this one just call it the Lexus GS. But what about the look of luxury Lexus GS350 which has experienced a change thanks to the Auto Service or Mori Mori-san. Note the outer side of this car, despite outward appearances Lexus GS350 does not change much but we conclude that this car look very deceiving how the outer side of this car is not very fancy but it seems lost in the luxury replaced some of the devices led to the appearance of drift and high performance machine parts.Still rely on the original manufacturer's body, the workshop is only adding accessories such as body kit front bumper using the T & E Vertex. To keep it longer appear more sporty and powerful, the engine mechanic at the garage to pin a 2JZ engine swap not only that Mori-san systems replace the standard six-speed transmission Lexus slushbox with six-speed manual transmission gearbox from the JZA80 Supra. If they mated the result is this car could glide as strong as 650 horsepower.
Performance improvements for the car, muscular legs section is dominated by devices such as solid and sporty style in a custom front suspension, rear links and tension rods, while the legs of chrome alloy wheels mounted with radius and wrapped a lot of quality tires. Besides that Mori-san kenalpot build a titanium material, consisting of two twins and that it looked like the letter "V" when viewed from under the car.
Entering the cabin space, although this car appears neat interior does not look like a luxury car most of it now refers more to the car drift. With reference to the drift force is reasonable if this car gets a sporty 2 seat complete with seat belts, roll bars, side hydraulic brake, center console and custom gauges and switches. Mori apparently penetrated up into the modification of a car trunk, in order to optimize the balance of the fuel tank is placed at some distance inside along with a collector tank and nitrous oxide canister
2010 Mazda MAZDA6 Engine
There are only two possibilities Mazda Mazda6 in 2010, namely the central planning and a better driving experience. The most powerful option is the 2010 Mazda Mazda6 3.7-liter V6 engine to 272 hp and 269 pounds feet of torque produced. The V6 offers an impressive zero to sixty time of 6.5 seconds and really strong relatively light weight. Fuel economy suffers, however, with a larger engine and fuel consumption is estimated that only 17 miles per gallon in city design and 25 mpg on the highway. Only the transmission capacity available with the V6 engine is a five-speed automatic, which is associated both with the engine being tested.Groping for cheaper than the Mazda6, Mazda Mazda6 2.5 liter V4 engine in 2010, is the best option. Even if it produces 170 hp and 167 pounds feet of torque, the motor can be three types of changes, the driving experience will be tailored to the specific needs of the ordinary driver. better fuel economy on a smaller engine and gas mileage estimates are 21 mpg in the city environment, and an impressive 30 mpg on the highway.
Most drivers find that the engine 2010 Mazda Mazda6 2.5-liter V4 is very suited to your needs, but if someone really wants a strong and impressive, 2010 Mazda Mazda6 3.7-liter V-6 engine is the best choice for clear. While the fuel is not satisfactory, some consumers, the simple pleasure of driving a vehicle that has impressive power under the hood often.
Fotos da Mercedes SLK 2012
A Mercedes-Benz revelou as fotos oficiais da nova geração do SLK. Ele será lançado oficialmente no fim deste mês, comemorando o aniversário de 125 anos da Mercedes-Benz.Mercedes-Benz SLK 2012 vem com motor V6 de 306 cavalos e vai de 0 a 96 km/h em 5,4 segundos e atingir 250 km/h.
A nova geração chega ao Brasil a partir do 2º semestre.
Para o final do ano, está prevista a apresentação da motorização diesel, representada pelo bloco de 2.1 litros, capaz de desenvolver 204cv de potência, assim como o novo SLK 55AMG, que utilizará um novo V8 Biturbo de 5,5 litros a debitar valores próximos dos 420cv.
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2009 Bugatti Veyron Grand Sport
Bugatti Auto Car: 2009 Bugatti Veyron Grand Sport
Bugatti Auto Car: 2009 Bugatti Veyron Grand Sport
Bugatti Auto Car: 2009 Bugatti Veyron Grand Sport
Bugatti Auto Car: 2009 Bugatti Veyron Grand Sport
Bugatti Auto Car: 2009 Bugatti Veyron Grand Sport
Bugatti Auto Car: 2009 Bugatti Veyron Grand Sport
Bugatti Auto Car: 2009 Bugatti Veyron Grand Sport
Bugatti Auto Car: 2009 Bugatti Veyron Grand Sport
Toyota AE86 old But Popular
Toyota AE86, a Japanese sports car expenses.This car is very popular in the 1980s, in Japan, this car was given the nickname
Hachi-Roku, which means 8-6, is not really a nickname, only most of the people, familiar with this car with that name.
Toyota AE86 in the making which was first introduced in 1983, this car is launched with two different types the Levin and trueno model, only difference is basically the same body model
especially the lights.
in 1986, on the other version to remove the taillights of the model changes, this car is very popular among the drivers
because this car has advantages, which became legendary, although now this car has been discontinued, but remained a history for the drivers
as a lightweight and powerful sports car and also what makes these cars become legendary, because this car been in use by Keiichi Tsuchiya, who in nicknamed as the Dori-kin by the other drivers who had the meaning "king" with the Toyota AE86 Keiichi Tsuchiya popularized this sport flying even to this day, sport flying was still very popular for the drivers
many other countries are releasing this car, with a different name, such as in north America with a Corolla, and in Australia was also released with a sprinter.
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Hachi-Roku, which means 8-6, is not really a nickname, only most of the people, familiar with this car with that name.
Toyota AE86 in the making which was first introduced in 1983, this car is launched with two different types the Levin and trueno model, only difference is basically the same body model
especially the lights.
in 1986, on the other version to remove the taillights of the model changes, this car is very popular among the drivers
because this car has advantages, which became legendary, although now this car has been discontinued, but remained a history for the drivers
as a lightweight and powerful sports car and also what makes these cars become legendary, because this car been in use by Keiichi Tsuchiya, who in nicknamed as the Dori-kin by the other drivers who had the meaning "king" with the Toyota AE86 Keiichi Tsuchiya popularized this sport flying even to this day, sport flying was still very popular for the drivers
many other countries are releasing this car, with a different name, such as in north America with a Corolla, and in Australia was also released with a sprinter.
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2010 At the motor show in Moscow, the Swedish "Volvo"
2010 At the motor show in Moscow, the Swedish "Volvo": At the motor show in Moscow, the Swedish "Volvo" brought a new generation of its sedan S60, which itself is autocompanies with the prefix "sport". The cost of the new Volvo S60 sedan will start at $ 38,400. The first cars will appear in dealerships in the near future. Orders for cars made now. "Volvo" expects to establish production of new items to their full capacity in 2011.The base version offers a 2.0-liter turbocharged engine with 203 horsepower, front-wheel drive and six-speed manual transmission. Acceleration to 100 km / h in 7.7 seconds.A vehicle with a 2.4-liter 205-horsepower diesel engine, which aggregated only six-speed "automatic" and all-wheel drive. Acceleration to 100 km / h in 8.1 seconds. The most powerful version equipped with a 3.0-liter 304-horsepower engine with six-speed automatic transmission and a full-size. Up to 100 km / h this car accelerates in 6.5 seconds.
The car will be available with many options, including pedestrian detection system with automatic braking, adaptive cruise control system for tracking "dead zones",
2011 New Special issues of Mitsubishi will be more accessible
Special issues of Mitsubishi will be more accessible: Mitsubishi company is preparing a special issue of Limited four compact models - eK Wagon, Toppo, Pajero Mini, and i - for a reasonable price. New versions of cars lose some equipment. For example, eK Wagon Limited on the basis of a complete set of MX will receive only the remote control side mirrors with electric windows, front-wheel drive and a system access without the key, writes Japancar.
A Pajero Mini Limited-based front-drive XR versions were only wiper with the possibility of working in discontinuous mode, and system access without a key, the rest of the equipment dismantled.
Price front-drive configuration of any of the 4 models is equivalent to issuing Limited $ 10.5 thousand, and with full control - $ 11.8 thousand
A Pajero Mini Limited-based front-drive XR versions were only wiper with the possibility of working in discontinuous mode, and system access without a key, the rest of the equipment dismantled.
Price front-drive configuration of any of the 4 models is equivalent to issuing Limited $ 10.5 thousand, and with full control - $ 11.8 thousand
2011 The last car Karmann become Mercedes CLK-Cabrio
2011 The last car Karmann become Mercedes CLK-Cabrio: Since the conveyor manufacturer convertibles "Karmann" in Osnabrück came last gig - "Mercedes CLK-Cabrio" in black. C 1949, the company "Karmann", declared bankruptcy in April of this year, released by order of the largest automakers Germany 3.3 million vehicles.Another production site "Karmann", in Ryan, ceased to issue convertibles at the end of February this year. But what happened does not mean cessation of all activities of the company - told the press secretary of Ike Christian (Christian Eick).
Last weekend the production board and the interim manager of the company reached an agreement that reduced the size of its staff to 513 people does not, as previously planned, but on the 300. There are currently discussing the possibility of preserving the factory in Osnabrück, in particular the shift towards production of electric vehicles.
Last weekend the production board and the interim manager of the company reached an agreement that reduced the size of its staff to 513 people does not, as previously planned, but on the 300. There are currently discussing the possibility of preserving the factory in Osnabrück, in particular the shift towards production of electric vehicles.
Mercedes-Benz will bring to Frankfurt Estate E-Class
Mercedes-Benz will bring to Frankfurt Estate E-Class: The company Mercedes-Benz officially confirmed previously appeared on that in September at the International Automobile Exhibition in Frankfurt, held the world premiere of Universal's new E-Class generation. Currently, E-Class is presented only as a sedan and coupe, which were presented this year at MOTORSHOW in Detroit and Geneva, respectively.Detailed information about Universale Mercedes-Benz E-Class has not yet been reported. So far only known that the range of engines that avtombilya be similar to that proposed for other versions of the model, namely: four-and six diesel engines with power from 136 to 231 horse power and six gasoline units, including the "quartet" with direct injection and turbocharging.
It was expected that the sale of the Universal E-Class in the European market will begin immediately after the premiere of the car in Frankfurt.As previously reported, Mercedes-Benz is also considering setting up with three versions of the Universal E-Class. This car will be done in the style of concept-kara Fascination and, according to some sources, it comes on line in 2011.
Toyota's Z-car, the 1979-2002 Celica Supra
Toyota's Z-car, the 1979-2002 Celica Supra, Nissan's Z-car may have been the first Japanese sports car to make a real splash in the United States - but crosstown rival Toyota wasn't going to sit on its hands indefinitely.
Especially since Toyota had technically beaten the Z-car to the punch by nearly three years with the stunning 2000GT - which made its debut at the 1965 Tokyo Motor Show. Unfortunately (for Toyota) the aluminum-bodied, in-line six-powered 2000 GT was both complex and expensive; it was also produced in extremely low numbers (appx. 351 examples, total, with only about 60 of those making it to America) and for just three full years (1967-'70), after which the program was cancelled.
Datsun sold more 240Zs in a month. By the early-mid '70s, the Z-car was making huge inroads against clumsy-handling, gas-guzzling and increasingly wheezy American muscle cars - and also against the still quick and nimble but not-so-reliable British sports cars of the era.
Toyota desperately wanted to get back into the game. There was the Celica - a semi-sporty, rear-drive, two-plus-two. It came to market shortly after the Datsun 240Z, in 1971. But the Celica was a at best a slightly warmed-over econo-box compared with the athletic, purpose-built Z-car (which also featured a standard in-line six vs. the much less prestigious - and powerful - four-cylinder found in the Celica).
But it was, as they say, a start. With the guiding spirit of the 2000GT in mind, Toyota engineers began work on a new kind of Celica - one that would (in time) prove the equal of the Z-car. It would be called Supra.
At first, the car was basically a stretched and hopped-up version of the Celica. The inaugural 1979 Mk I model shared the same basic chassis (including the solid rear axle/RWD layout) but was 5.1 inches longer than the standard Celica - necessitating different sheetmetal in several areas, including the rear quarter panels. There was also a 2000GT-inspired front-end treatment and wider B pillars to give the car a more aggressive look. But the really important difference was under the hood.
Instead of the Celica's four-cylinder engine, Toyota engineers endowed the first Supra with a 2.6 liter in-line SOHC six - a clear shot across the bow aimed directly at the Nissan Z-car. This engine developed 110-hp (initially) and was the first Toyota production engine to be fitted with electronic fuel injection as standard equipment - a rare feature in the late '70s that would not see widespread use in American cars until well into the mid-late 1980s.
Like its spiritual forebear the 2000GT, that first-year Celica Supra also came standard with four-wheel disc brakes (another rarity back in '79), a 5-speed manual gearbox (with a 4-speed automatic available optionally), sport-tuned suspension and gauge pack with tachometer - yet another "something" that wasn't commonly found in most cars until many years later.
At first, the cars came through with stamped steel wheels and plastic trim covers - just like the early Z-cars. But by 1980, these were tossed in favor of 14x5.5-inch aluminum alloys. Another functional improvement came in 1981, when the displacement of the SOHC six was upped to 2.8 liters (and power output ticked up slightly to 116-hp, net).
The Mk I '79-'81 Celica Supra was a reasonable straight-line performer in its day - capable of getting to 60 mph in about 11.2 seconds, with a top speed of about 115 mph at redline. In the late '70s/early '80s, these were solid numbers - not too far off the pace of contemporary V-8 muscle cars such as the Chevy Camaro Z-28 or Pontiac's Firebird Trans-Am. And the Celica offered much better balance, braking and handling - very much like its Nissan rival. Total production of the Mk I was approximately 63,895 units. Still, it was only a beginning. There was much work yet to do.
In 1982, the second generation Celica Supra bowed - with major changes evident throughout, including a new dual overhead cam (DOHC) 2.8 liter in-line six, now rated at 145-hp. The Mk II was offered in two forms: enthusiast-oriented P-type (for "performance") or softer, luxury-oriented L-type. While both used the same engine, P-types came through with a more aggressive final drive ratio (4.10 or 4.30) while the L-types were fitted with a 3.727:1 ring and pinion for better fuel economy and less engine buzz at highway speeds. The "Ps" were hunkier looking, too - with wider rims (14x7s and 225/60-series performance tires vs. 14x5.5-inchers and P195/70-14 all-seasons), pronounced fiberglass fender flares and a wild (for the time) rear spoiler. Firm-fitting sport buckets on the inside with driver-adjustable manual lumbar support and side bolsters were also part of the package - with a limited slip differential available optionally.
The Mk II's modified Macpherson strut (front) and semi-trailing line (rear) suspension was tuned by Lotus and by '85 - the final year for the second generation cars - power output was up to 165 hp. Straight line performance and handling had improved dramatically compared with the original '79-'81 versions. The car was now capable of reaching 60 mph in about 8.7-8.9 seconds; top speed edged close to 130 mph. The Supra was maturing into an impressive GT coupe that was rapidly closing the distance between itself and more established competitors.
1986 saw the introduction of an all-new Mk III, the first year for a Supra that was no longer also a Celica - in name or otherwise. Beginning with this model year, the two cars went their separate ways - with Supra becoming an all-out (and rear-drive) high-performance super coupe that shared nothing with its now front-wheel-drive, toned-down forbear except the Toyota nameplate.
A new 3-liter engine was now standard, with output finally cresting the 200-hp mark. But this was merely the Supra's standard engine. For buyers with a real need for speed, Toyota offered a turbocharged version of this engine (beginning with the '87 models) that was good for 230-hp, dropping the car's 0-60 times to just over six seconds. The turbo engine featured "distributor-less" coil-on-plug ignition - the first production application of this now-common technology in a Toyota vehicle. Four channel ABS, traction control and an electronically adjustable suspension system (TEMS, or Toyota Electronically Modulated Suspension) were among the very high-tech for the times equipment found in the Mk IIIs. A targa-style roof was available, too.
In '88, Toyota released a low-volume Turbo-A model designed to compete in Group-A Touring Car championships. A high-pressure (7.8 psi) turbo, more aggressive cams and high-flow injectors goosed output to 263-hp, making the Turbo-A Supra the fastest Japanese production car then available. Just 500 of these very special Supras left the factory - all of them black hardtop coupes with custom-fitted leather interiors.
The Mk III had a long production run, lasting through the '92 model year - almost twice the three-year shelf-life of the Mk I and Mk II Celica Supras. However, while performance continued to grow sharper with each passing year, the Supra was gradually transforming into an expensive semi-exotic - with an equally semi-exotic price tag. The trend continued with the introduction in 1993 of the Mk IV Supra - which sported an available twin-turbo 3-liter engine and 320-hp (a 220-hp non-turbo engine was still standard equipment).
Twin-turbo models also received a new Getrag six-speed manual transmission, 17-inch rims (16s were standard on the non turbo cars) and 4-piston brakes, among other upgrades. Mk IVs also had aluminum hoods, magnesium steering wheels and lightweight suspension pieces to shave weight and reduce unsprung mass. Toyota's variable valve timing (VVTi) system appeared in '98, by which time the Supra was at the pinnacle of its technological development and performance capability. A twin-turbo Supra could deliver 0-60 times of 4.6 seconds and quarter mile runs in the 13.1 second range at nearly 110 mph.
These numbers made it one of the world's quickest street cars at the time. Even by today's standards, nearly 20 years later, a 4.6 second 0-60 time is still supercar quick.
But the base price of a Mk IV Supra was now almost $34,000 - and turbo models were pushing $40k. This was big money in the early-mid '90s - and it just happened that the market for powerful coupes took a nosedive during this period. Sales slumped badly, despite the objective fact that the Mk IV was without question the quickest, fastest, best-handling and most formidable Supra of them all.
It is an irony of history that both the Supra and its crosstown nemesis, the Nissan 300ZX, eventually fell victim to their own over-achievement. By the mid-late '90s, each car had developed into a true Ninja from fairly humble beginnings - and each suffered declining sales interest as ever-improving performance tracked with ever-escalating price. Nissan eventually dropped the Z-car and Toyota did the same with its Supra, pulling it from the U.S. market after 1998 - and canceling it entirely after 2002. The Z-car, of course, made a comeback. We're still waiting on the Supra to do the same....
Os maiores acidentes de 2010
É nem sempre tudo sai como foi planejado. Veja abaixo dois vídeos com a compilação dos piores acidentes do automobilismo de 2010.
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