Thursday, December 30, 2010
7 seat Peugeot 3008 spied
Updated: 19/01/09
The 2010 Peugeot 3008 is about to get longer. Spies have caught what appears to be a mule that uses the 2010 3008 face undergoing cold-weather testing in Northern Sweden and road-testing in France.
The newcomer is based upon an extended platform of the 308 hatchback and will use the same engines as the 308, some of which are shared with BMW and Citroen. Mechanically, like the 3008, the 7 seat model will also be offered in 2WD and 4WD configurations. Although these are the first pictures of a prototype, mules were testing back as far as 2007!
Both regular and LWB variants will compete with the slate of compact SUVs on the market right now such as the Ford Kuga, VW Tiguan and the Nissan Qashqai/Qashqai+2 and MPV's like the Citroen C4 Picasso, Ford C-Max, Kia Carens, Volkswagen Touran, Dodge Journey, Vauxhall/Opel Zafira, Renault Scenic and the forthcoming Chevrolet Orlando.
The 3008 will make its world debut at the Geneva motorshow in March with LWB version should be introduced soon after.
Prices are likely to start from £12,000 for the entry-level 3008.
Via GlobalMotors.net > Peugeot 3008 LWB mule spied
Wednesday, December 29, 2010
2012 Mercedes-Benz C-Class at 2011 Detroit Auto Show
2012 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Front Angle View
2012 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Luxury Sedan
2012 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Pictures
2012 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Side View
2012 Mercedes-Benz C-Class at 2011 Detroit Auto Show
2012 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Car Interior
2012 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Photos
2012 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Rear Angle View
2012 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Dashboard View
2012 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Sedan Luxury Car
2012 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Steering Wheel
2012 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Rear Side View
2012 Mercedes-Benz C-Class First LookPoll results are in!
The poll results are finally in after 1 and half years. The poll asked how your whole experience with the blog was and to rate it.
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SEAT Exeo pricing announced (UK)
SEAT UK has announced pricing on it's Exeo sedan. The previous-generation Audi A4-based saloon is offered in S, SE, Sport and range-topping SE Lux trim levels, with an initial choice of three engines, a 2.0 TDI turbo-diesel producing 143bhp or 170bhp, as well as a 2.0 TSI turbocharged petrol unit with 200PS. All engines are mated to a standard 6 speed manual gearbox.
Prices for the Exeo start from £17,740 for the entry-level 2.0 TDI S. Comparatively, a similarly powered Ford Mondeo sedan 2.0 TDCi 140 Edge starts from £18,449, though Ford does offer discounts.
All Exeos will come equipped with standard USB connectivity that allows MP3 music players to be used in-car, cruise control, steering wheel-mounted audio controls, dual zone climate control, alloy wheels, front fog lamps, electrically adjustable and heated door mirrors, 4x electric windows, ESP, ABS, 6 airbags, volumetric alarm with tilt sensor and remote central locking.
Stepping up to the Exeo SE adds rear parking sensors, automatic headlights and wipers, auto-dimming rear view mirror, leather steering wheel and gearknob, and an acoustic windscreen to the standard features.
Exeo Sport buyers will benefit from the likes of sports suspension, sports seats and 18-inch alloys, while those who opt for the range-topping SE Lux will enjoy black leather upholstery and bi-xenon headlights with AFS among the standard kit. The Exeo goes on sale in April 2009.
Model, Engine, PS, Recommended On The Road Price:
S, 2.0 TDI, 143, £17,740.00
SE, 2.0 TDI, 143, £18,345.00
Sport, 2.0 TDI, 143, £19,230.00
SE Lux, 2.0 TDI, 143, £20,410.00
Sport, 2.0 TDI, 170, £20,160.00
SE Lux, 2.0 TDI, 170, £21,340.00
Sport, 2.0 TSI, 200, £19,410.00
Photo Gallery: 2010 BMW Z4
For those of you who can't get enough of the 2010 BMW Z4, I have for you some PC wallpapers to enjoy. Resolution: 1024x768. JDM Honda Insight brochures leaked
Despite Honda's attempts to keep a tight lipped on any information concerning the new Insight hybrid sedan, a set of scans from the official Japanese market model brochure have been leaked online, two weeks before the car's worldwide premiere at the Detroit motorshow on 11th January. Honda had released a three-quarter front shot of the production version but the brochure scans give us our first glimpse of the 2009 Insight's more conservatively styled rear-end along with the hybrid's interior which remains for the most part unchanged compared to the Insight concept.
The brochure that was uploaded on the Honda enthusiast site also reveals a picture of the Insight Modulo. Modulo is the name Honda gives to altered versions of factory-designed cars. The accessorised Insight features a sporty bodykit with a front spoiler that incorporates an extra set of fog lights, side skirts, a rear apron and larger alloy wheels. The JDM Insight will be offered in three trim levels, G, L and LS.
Another site posted a more detailed article with plenty of data sourced from an unnamed Japanese car magazine that supposedly gathered the information from a product preview meeting for Honda dealers in Japan.
As for the information that Honda has verified up until now, the production Insight will be equipped with a mild hybrid powertrain developed from the one found in the Civic IMA, combining an electric motor with a small displacement petrol engine and a CVT gearbox. The Insight will go on sale worldwide in the Spring 2009 with UK prices expected to start at a mere £15,000. U.S prices are said to start from less than $20,000. The U.S market is predicted to snap up 50% of all vehicles. In Europe, Honda has said the UK market will be the largest Insight market.
G Specification:
Ecological Drive Assist System
Multi-information display
Climate control
Projector-style headlights
Remote-control body-coluored door mirrors
Tinted rear windows
Security alarm w/Immobiliser
15-inch steel wheels
Solar-heat-reducing/noise-reducing glass
Active front headrests
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel adjustment
Height adjustable front seats
Three rear headrests
Puncture repair kit
The L model adds:
High Intensity Discharge (HID) headlights with automatic lamps
Turn signals integrated in door mirrors
Leather steering wheel
Rear speakers
Front/rear armrests
Variable-speed windsreen wiper
Map light and luggage-area light
Drivers side seat back pocket
The LS model adds:
16-inch aluminum wheels
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA)
Front fog lights
7-speed paddle shifters
Sun-shade tinted windscreen
Optional accessories:
Satillite navigation system with 7-inch screen and hard disk drive (this system may also display additional fuel economy information and in Japan it may include a TV tuner and ECT, an electronic motorway toll payment system etc)
Honda smart key system
Curtain airbags
15-inch aluminum wheel for L grade
High-intensity discharge headlights (HID)
Comfort view package plus rear window wiper
Body colour options:
Spectrum While Pearl (also a Civic hybrid colour)
Milano Red (also a CR-V and Civic colour)
Premium Deep Violet Pearl (also a Jazz colour)
Crystal Black Pearl (also an CR-V, Accord, Civic, and Jazz/Fit colour)
Polished metal metallic (also an Accord and Civic colour)
Alabaster Silver metallic (also an Accord and Civic colour)
Brilliant Sky metallic (also a Jazz colour)
Interior colour options:
Blue
Warm gray
Other data:
Length - 4390 mm
Width - 1695 mm
Height - 1425 mm
Wheelbase - 2550 mm
Weight - 1180kg
Minimum turning radius: 16.4 feet
Engine type: inline 1339 cc SOHC 4-cylinder
Engine generates 88 brake-horsepower @5800rpm and 12.3 kgm torque @4500rpm
IMA motor generates 14 brake-horsepower @1500rpm and 9.4 kgm torque @500rpm
Japanese 10.15 mode fuel consumption test: 30.0 kilometres per litre (which is greater than 70 mpg)
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