2012 Ford Ranger Double Cab Review, Image, and News Info

2012 Ford Ranger Double Cab front angle view

2012 Ford Ranger Double Cab Review, Image, and News Info | From impressive gains in power and safety to exceptional towing capability  the next generation Ford Ranger emerges as a clear segment leader. 2012 Ford Ranger Double Cab not only builds on the tremendous Ranger heritage of pickup truck capability but, it also gives truck owners a spacious comfortable feature filled interior and  sophisticated  driving  experience  they  would  expect  to find only in a car.

2012 Ford Ranger Double Cab front angle view

2012 Ford Ranger Double Cab, Amongst the most high tech in 2012 Ford Ranger Double Cab is  segment  Ford Ranger is the impressive result of  an  all new global compact pickup truck platform  from  Ford, the  latest  to  emerge under the company is One Ford initiative  and Mazda. 2012 Ford Ranger Double Cab replaces two previous generation  compact  truck platforms currently in production to  present  a  new  face  of  Built Ford Tough to  customers  around  the  world. 2012 Ford Ranger Double Cab, Destined for sale across five continents and more than 180 markets Ford Ranger will  be  offered  as  a complete family of  compact  trucks, with  three  different  cab  body  styles  4×2  and  4×4  drive trains  two  ride heights and up to five series  choices  depending on the market. We know  trucks so  we leveraged  our best expertise from around the globe to create the all new Ford Ranger.

2012 Ford Ranger Double Cab

2012 Ford Ranger Double Cab, For nearly 20 years  Ford Ranger has been one of  Ford is  most  popular pickups across the globe, 2012 Ford Ranger Double Cab has provided millions of  buyers  with Ford Tough, Truck capabilities  hauling  heavy  payloads  pulling trailers and absorbing punishment on  the  roughest  roads. The all new Ford Ranger now has even more capability but has been transformed into a taut  toned  and  muscular contemporary  shape  exuding  strength  and  toughness.

2012 Ford Ranger Double Cab front angle view

2012 Ford Ranger Double Cab, The  future  Ranger expected  as  a  2012 model year vehicle  appears a bit larger than the current Ranger  sold in the US,  which  is not available in a four  door crew  cab  configuration. Ford has also confirmed the death of  the  Explorer  Sport Trac  four  door  model  which  may  possibly  open  the  door for a four door Ranger. But,  despite what may  seem  like an obvious  move  for  Ford to  offer  the  global Ranger in  the U.S,  the  total  lack of  mention of  the  U.S  market  in  2012 Ford Ranger Double Cab is latest  press  release  indicates  no  intention  to  bring  this  small  pickup  stateside.

2012 Ford Ranger Double Cab Interior

2012 Ford Ranger Double Cab, Although  Ford gave virtually no information at  this time to accompany the teaser image found in our gallery  the  automaker did mention that  the next  generation  2012 Ford Ranger Double Cab will  offer more power  and excellent  fuel  economy  from an all  new  engine family.  Ford,  says  it  has  logged over one million kilo metre of  testing in varying conditions  ranging  from  the Outback to the deserts of  the Middle East to  the Alps  in  Europe.

2012 Ford Ranger Double Cab, With an all new chassis frame  front and rear suspension and steering system  2012 Ford Ranger Double Cab delivers  more  payload  and  outstanding  towing  capability. 2012 Ford Ranger Double Cab is  powered by a choice of  three new  fuel  efficient power trains and  including  two  state of  the art  common rail  Ford Duratorq TDC i  diesels  and new  fuel  efficient six  speed  transmissions. Add  in  more  chassis and safety technologies, and the story of  Ford Ranger pickup truck leadership becomes as  vivid  as  it  is powerful and  purposeful stance.

2012 Ford Ranger Double Cab Interior

2012 Ford Ranger Double Cab, Previously 2012 Ford Ranger Double Cab was  believed  that  Ford is 3.0 Liters Dura torq  TDC i  four cylinder  turbo diesel engine rated at 154 horsepower and 280 pounds feet of  torque would  be  carried over in the new  truck for  buyers  outside  the U.S,  but  now  that  the automaker suggested a new engine family  everything  is  up  in the air. Reflecting the diverse uses of  compact  pickups  around  the world  the all new Ford Ranger is  product  range will offer everything  from basic work  trucks with  hose out  interiors to  high series  models  such as the Ford Ranger Limited and  Ranger  Wild trak both  yet to  be  revealed.

2012 Ford Ranger Double Cab is worth noting  however  that  Ford has claimed  they do not  intend  to bring the  global  Ranger to the U.S, market once  they  kill  off  the  aging  U.S  market  Ranger next  year. Some speculate  that  the  cannibalizing  of  F150 sales would cost  Ford more than what  they  will lose by simply not offering a smaller pickup. The T6 test trucks spotted are configured in both left  and right hand  drive versions  and are longer and wider than the current overseas  2012 Ford Ranger Double Cab.

2012 Ford Ranger Double Cab, The  test  mules that we photographed are powered by diesel and gas engines. An industry  source  says the T6 Ranger may be powered by a new 1.6 Liters  four  cylinder  direct injection turbocharged  Eco Boost engine producing at least 175 horsepower and 180 pounds  feet of  torque. The best of Ford is design language also have been applied to the 2012 Ford Ranger Double Cab interior, Borrowing cues from ergonomically designed power tools like and encasing instruments in a protective  shell  like a watch designers were inspired to blend form and function while ensuring the instruments are clearly visible for the driver. Inside trim panels are designed to be easily substituted, A single  basic instrument panel is assembled off  line  and simply installed in the vehicle and  While  the  trim styles vary  all  parts are  designed  to  be  interchangeable.

2012 Ford Ranger Double Cab front angle view

2012 Ford Ranger Double Cab Interior

2012 Ford Ranger Double Cab, Ample storage is provided throughout the interior cabin with up to 20 storage locations, Double Cab pockets in all four doors can easily  fit  water bottles  and  on selected models  a deep centre console keeps beverages cool. The glove box is large enough to accommodate a laptop computer, Storage  for mobile  phones  and other small items can be found in the console. Underneath the rear seats  a convenient  hidden storage area for electronic items and small packages is provided  while  on  selected Ford  Ranger Double Cab models an  armrest  in  the  centre rear seatback fold includes two cup holders.

2012 Ford Ranger Double Cab Rear Angle View

2012 Ford Ranger Double Cab, Using this  technology  enginers demonstrated that  with a hard line at  the fender top  wind flow was divided and resistance lowered  The backlight was positioned more vertically. A  pillars  optimise  and  a small  spoiler  was  added to the top of the tailgate, 2012 Ford Ranger Double Cab A   front  air dam plays a significant  role  in  controlling the airflow underneath the vehicle, leading to a significant reduction in the drag coefficient. To help reduce Ranger is ownership costs  especially at the fuel pump  a wide range of  design features were optimised to improve fuel efficiency. Using the same leading edge simulation technology as Formula One teams  aerodynamicists performed more than 1000 full vehicle aerodynamic  simulations  to  perfect  the  shape  of  the  vehicle.

2012 Ford Ranger Double Cab Interior view

2012 Ford Ranger Double Cab, Although not planned for introduction in the United States or Canada and the all new Ford Ranger will eventually be marketed in 180 countries  making 2012 Ford Ranger Double Cab one of  Ford is  farthest reaching products. This reflects the  importance of  compact  pickup trucks to  consumers in many  parts of  the  world  and  the  significance of  the  Ranger in  Ford is  global  product  portfolio. 2012 Ford Ranger Double Cab also  symbol lises , how  Ford is  leveraging  it  is global product resources more efficiently. It  is  product  development team was headquartered in Melbourne city in Australia. The full range product development facilities at Ford is Melbourne based Broad meadows Complex  and  nearby proving ground facilities in Geelong became an ideal base for the global Ford Ranger team.

2012 Ford Ranger Double Cab rear angle view

2012 Ford Ranger Double Cab side angle view

2012 Ford Ranger Double Cab, From impressive gains in power and safety to exceptional towing capability  the next generation Ford Ranger emerges as a clear segment leader. 2012 Ford Ranger Double Cab not only builds on the tremendous Ranger heritage of pickup truck capability but, it also gives truck owners a spacious comfortable feature filled interior and  sophisticated  driving  experience  they  would  expect  to find only in a car.

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2012 Toyota Hilux Review, Image, and News Info

2012 Toyota Hilux Front angle view

2012 Toyota Hilux Review, Image, and News Info | With the launch of the 2012 Hilux Toyota introduces a new design and further improves the model is renowned quality  durability and reliability. The 2012 Toyota Hilux is new interior has been extensively revised with a refined design which reinforces the pick up is credentials as a leisure vehicle. 2012 Hilux Toyota offers  improved  sensory  quality  throughout  the  cabin  and passenger car levels of convenience.

After  announcing  the latest car Toyota Camry 2012 now Toyota announced  the newest cars Toyota Hilux. 2012 Hilux Toyota is  one of  the  most  impressive  versatile  vehicles  in  the world  so  it  seems fair  if  Japan  gets  a production car design changes and energy for model year 2012. Hilux will be present with anti lock brakes system or ABS on all wheels  although Toyota is car did  not mention anything about ESP standard. The new model will also be available in more variants  including new models  the  entry level  as  colleagues  offering visual revisions to  the  front  and  rear  as  well as new seats and interior door trim.

2012 Toyota Hilux rear angle view

Dashboard design has been improved with the horizontal center of  the  instrument  cluster  a  broader and more spacious cabin and equipped with multimedia unit Toyota Touch a full color touch screen measures  6.1 inches.

2012 Toyota Hilux Front angle view

The interior features a new upper dashboard design in  which a new  horizontal centre instrument cluster  reinforces  the  breadth and roominess of the cabin. 2012 Hilux Toyota incorporates  Toyota Touch  a  6.1 inch  full  colour  touch screen multimedia unit. Perceived quality has been significantly improved  through the adoption of uniformly darker finishes with a greater colour consistency throughout the  interior and the addition of silver ornamentation.

2012 Toyota Hilux rear angle view

2012 Hilux Toyota said  the  quality of  materials has been revised and all colors  are  matched  together to make 2012 Hilux Toyota more  uniform  with the addition of silver ornaments. On the exterior especially  the  biggest change on the front end  because all of  the redesigned A pillars  such  as  the bonnet  radiator grille  headlights  and  new front bumper.

2012 Toyota Hilux rear angle view

The front of the 2012 Toyota Hilux is  entirely redesigned from the A pillar forwards  with  a new bonnet radiator  grille  headlamps and front bumper. The vehicle profile is further enhanced by newly designed front and rear wings  redesigned 15 inch and 17 inch steel and alloy wheels and new door mirrors.

2012 Toyota Hilux interior view

The 2500 cc engine D4D  got  a power increase of  24  horsepower  thanks  to  the  introduction  of  the variable nozzle turbo charging. The diesel  engine is now powered 144 horsepower at 3600 rpm and torque of  343 Nm 252 lbft  at 2000 rpm. 2012 Hilux Toyota will  be produced at  Toyota Motor  Thailand and Toyota Motor South Africa and will be available in 36 European countries and more than 135 countries around the world.

2012 Toyota Hilux Front angle view

The plan 2012 Hilux Toyota deliveries will begin in September, In addition 2012 Toyota Hilux 2WD versions are now equipped with the more robust chassis design of  4WD models. This  not  only  improves vehicle  ground  clearance  but also increases the  two wheel  drive  models  towing capacity to  2.5 tons.

Thanks to the adoption of a Diesel  Particulate Filter DPF  both  2.5  D4D  and  3.0 D4D  engines are  now EURO V compliant, Produced  at Toyota Motor Thailand and Toyota South Africa Motors  the  2012 Toyota Hilux will  be  available  in  36 European countries  and more than 135  throughout  the  world. For  the  2012 model Hilux available in four classes is DLX and  New  DLX + and SR and SR +, New classes +  and  DLX  is  available in 2 variants is  2WD or 4WD.  In  the  2WD  variant  using 2500 cc engine D4D manual transmission mated to the body Single Cab Extra Cab and Double Cab. While the 3.000 cc engine 4WD  wearing  D4D  manual  transmission  only in  Double Cab body.

With a choice of  three  body types  two engines manual and automatic transmission and two  or  four wheel drive. Europe is pick up  of  choice  now  satisfies the requirements of an even wider professional and leisure customer base. Through the  introduction of  variable  nozzle  turbo charging  2012 Toyota Hilux 2WD  2.5 D4D models benefit  from  a 24 horsepower  increase in power. The  engine now develops 144 horsepower  at 3600 rpm and 343 Nm of  torque at 2000 rpm, Despite  this  power  increase combined cycle fuel consumption has been reduced by 1.0 l per 100 km to 7.3 l per 100 km and CO2 emissions lowered by 26 g per km to only 193 g per km.

2012 Toyota Hilux side angle view

With the launch of the 2012 Hilux Toyota introduces a new design and further improves the model is renowned quality  durability and reliability. The 2012 Toyota Hilux is new interior has been extensively revised with a refined design which reinforces the pick up is credentials as a leisure vehicle. 2012 Hilux Toyota offers  improved  sensory  quality  throughout  the  cabin  and passenger car levels of convenience.

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2012 Jaguar XF Review, Image, and News Info

2012 Jaguar XF Front angle view

2012 Jaguar XF Review, Image, and News Info | The  2012 Jaguar XF gets a few updates for  2012 The  exterior styling looks even sleeker this year thanks to new headlights and taillights. The interior gets a new seat design revised interior controls upgraded  sound systems and a new touch screen electronics interface to go along with enhanced high tech  features, Finally  the previous Premium trim  level has been replaced by the XF Portfolio. The 2012 Jaguar XF represents a bold take on the luxury sedan segment and  2012 Jaguar XF has a rich character that is immediately evident. The console mounted start button pulsates red as if  there is  a  real feline heart beating deep inside.

2012 Jaguar XF rear angle view

2012 Jaguar XF, Pressing 2012 Jaguar XF brings  the  Jaguar V8  to  life  and  then  like the curtain rising on La Traviata, lifts  the  circular gear  selector  into the driver is  palm  and  rotates  the four air vents into place. This is automotive theatre that makes similar efforts by various  Audi BMW and Mercedes Benz models seem like uninspired dinner  club  productions.

The most noticeable change for  the  2012 XF lineup  though is to the headlights  which  are  much  more like those on the new XJ. The lights are flatter than they were before  and no longer have a lumpy semicircle protrusion at the top. They have been reshaped at the corners  as well note  the  integrated strips of LED lighting meaning that the fender and front clip had to be considerably reworked to accommodate the new units  and the former gets reshaped fender vents.

The 2012 Jaguar  XF is  grille  now  more  upright  than 2012 Jaguar XF is  on  pre facelift cars the lower  front air intake has been gently  tweaked  and  out  back  the taillights are now full LED  pieces. In XFR land  the  high po  model is revisions aim to set  2012 Jaguar XF further apart from workaday examples, The result  is a more cohesive  look  one that sends  an  even  more aggressive  sporty  message.

2012 Jaguar XF, For three years  such theatre has helped rejuvenate a  Jaguar brand  that had pretty much used up the last of 2012 Jaguar XF is nine lives  our last feline reference  we promise. But as this midsize  luxury  sedan hits  the midpoint of It is  lifecycle  there is certainly room for improvement. For  2012 the  XF and high performance XFR  get  a mild styling refresh that smoothes out some of  the car is  less  elegant details.

2012 Jaguar XF, The most prominent change can be seen on the headlights  which have been  restyled to be sleeker and now more closely resemble those of  the flagship XJ sedan. The grille is a tad more upright  while  the lower fascia has been made less fussy, Around back  the taillights are a big bigger and now utilize LED  bulbs.

2012 Jaguar XF, If  there were any scowls or  frowns upon the introduction of the 2012 Jaguar XF, they  stemmed  from disappointment  with the car is  front fascia. The company is  then  new  mid range  luxury  sedan had been previewed by the erotogenic C XF concept but just a little of the prototype is appeal was lost in translation  to  production. For  2012  Jaguar has  righted  that  ship  nipping and tucking the face of  the XF and bringing 2012 Jaguar XF more in line with both the concept we saw a few years ago and the recently  introduced  XJ.

2012 Jaguar XF, Otherwise the 2012 Jaguar XF carries on with  it is sharp  handling  resilient ride and superb V8  engines, Of  course  there are some downsides. Most  of  this  car is competitors are available  with  all  wheel  drive and a less  powerful  more  fuel  efficient engine choice. Rear seat headroom can also be tight, 2012 Jaguar XF is  definitely  worth checking out the Audi A6 and Audi A7 the BMW 5 Series and the Mercedes Benz CLS  Class and  ExecutiveClass.

2012 Jaguar XF Front angle View

2012 Jaguar XF, The base XF comes standard with 18 inch wheels  and  rear parking sensors and automatic bi xenon headlights with washers and auto leveling  LED running lamps a sunroof and automatic  wipers  key less ignition cruise control and  automatic dual zone climate control  heated six  way power front seats with driver memory functions a power tilt and telescoping steering wheel  leather upholstery and an auto dimming  rear view  mirror. Also standard are Bluetooth phone and audio connectivity  a  navigation  system and  voice controls a touch screen electronics interface  and a  10 speaker sound system with a CD  player HD  radio and  satellite radio and two  USB  audio jacks with an iPod interface.

The Jaguar XF interior is a uniquely bold step for both the traditional British brand and  the  entire  luxury sedan segment. This is a distinctly modern environment  far  from  the  frumpy  stereotype of  English  cars although soft leather and tastefully used wood trim still set a Jaguar apart  from 2012 Jaguar XF is German competition, Overall this cabin is a standout in a segment typically known for luxurious presentations.

2012 Jaguar XF rear view

For 2012 Jaguar has upgraded the standard navigation system and touch screen to the same level employed in the flagship XJ sedan. 2012 Jaguar XF is an improvement to be sure but the system is response times can still be a little sluggish and its touch buttons are too small. Thankfully there are additional  physical  buttons to complement the virtual buttons on  the touch screen and these have a richer  soft  touch  black  finish  instead of  the old  shiny  silver  stuff. The  2012 Jaguar XF is smooth hushed demeanor allows for comfortable long distance journeys yet there is also a level of  performance that is unexpected for a Jaguar sedan. Around corners the XF has considerable grip and surprisingly high limits, The steering is a  little  light  and numb  but the XF is  still more fun to drive than many competitors.

2012 Jaguar XF Side Angle view

The facelift XF will  come with revised front and rear end styling inspired  by  the XJ sedan. 2012 Jaguar XF will also get new engines including a diesel. The new Ford or PSA  developed  2.200 cc  engine is the  same one that  will  be used for the Range Rover Evoque and will  delivery  a total  of  187  HorsePower. The  engine will come with a ZF eight speed automatic gearbox  that  will  send  the  power  to  the rear wheels, And since 2012 Jaguar XF is  equipped  with start  stop  technology  the  new  engine will emit less than 130 g per km  of  CO2.

2012 Jaguar XF Front angle View

We  have added two new videos of  the  2012 XF for  your  utter enjoyment, The first video stars Ian Callum as he talks about the 2012 model year design and the second video showcases  both  the  XF and XFR models by showing us every angle of  the  two  cars up close. At  the  rear  the  2012 Jaguar XF also  gets  redesigned  tail  lamps  that  extend  onto  the  central portion of the trunk lid and a redesigned trunk lid trim with a gloss black lower edge for a cleaner appearance, For  2012  Jaguar will  offer  the XF in three new exterior colors with a new  set  of  alloy wheels  size 18 inch  to  20 inch.

2012 Jaguar XF Interior

2012 Jaguar XF Interior

2012 Jaguar XF Interior

2012 Jaguar XF Interior

2012 Jaguar XF Interior

The XF has rightly been recognized as a quintessential Jaguar sedan, 2012 Jaguar XF is  purposeful  yet elegant  with  inherent  sporting  intent  in  it  is  design. For  the  latest  version we have been able to evolve  and  enhance  that  performance character, Jaguar Cars. The XF interior design is  has  always be favorite of ours since we first  tested  the  vehicle  but  for  2012 the interior has been further  improved  with  high end  materials  and new technologies. The front and rear seats have been redesigned to incorporate a hoop design element on the seat and backrest  that improves their appearance and support. The company is now offering a new color combination and a revised color scheme on the center console  dashboard and  steering wheel where buttons and switchgear have a more luxurious soft  feel black paint finish. The Tungsten  finish  is  replaced  by  a  more contemporary  Aurora  theme.

2012 Jaguar XF Rear Angle View

The exterior of  the  2012 XF features a revised  grille hood and  front  fenders  which  incorporates  new triangular  side  vents. The supercharged  version gets louvers featuring the  supercharged  script  while the headlamps now incorporate bi  function HID xenon technology, The LED daytime running lights are arranged in a distinctive Jaguar J Blade  signature.

2012 Jaguar XF  Lamp

2012 Jaguar XF  Lamp

Acceleration from the base 5.0 Liters  V8  is swift and seamless  while the Super charged is lusciously smooth upgraded V8 takes you into another dimension of performance serving up a seemingly endless wave of eye-popping power. The 510 horsepower  XFR adds even more thrust  along with the most capable and entertaining handling in the lineup. The  2012 Jaguar XF gets a few updates for  2012 The  exterior styling looks even sleeker this year thanks to new headlights and taillights. The interior gets a new seat design revised interior controls upgraded  sound systems and a new touch screen electronics interface to go along with enhanced high tech  features, Finally  the previous Premium trim  level has been replaced by the XF Portfolio.

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2012 Chevrolet Volt Review, Image, and News Info

2012 Chevrolet Volt front view

2012 Chevrolet Volt Review, Image, and News Info | In case you missed all the hulla baloo that occurred last year when this car debuted  let is  get  one  thing straight, The 2012 Chevrolet Volt is not a pure electric car. Much of  the  general public initially assumed 2012 Chevrolet Volt was helped along in this belief by the car is name and some vague marketing. The Volt is essentially a plug in hybrid meaning 2012 Chevrolet Volt has  the  ability  to run much faster and farther under just electric power than a normal hybrid. In the Volt is  case this means up  to 100 mph  and anywhere from 25 up to  50  miles  without  using  a  drop  of  gasoline.

2012 Chevrolet Volt rear view

2012 Chevrolet Volt, Chevrolet has pulled off a surprise announcement with news that a 2 door convertible version of  the brand is Volt electric hybrid will come to market as early as this summer. Set to make 2012 Chevrolet Volt is debut next month during the  New  York Auto Show  the Volt convertible will be powered by the  same hybrid gas or electric power train found in the sedan. Power comes from a lithium ion battery pack or when  extra range is needed  a generator connected to a 1.4 Liters 4 cylinder engine. Range is approximately 40 miles in electric only mode with about 200 additional miles provided by the small displacement  engine.

2012 Chevrolet Volt, In all electric mode  the  Volt is  as  quiet  and s mooth  as any EV we have  driven  and  2012 Chevrolet Volt is  still  a  competent vehicle when the engine generator kicks in. The change over  from  battery charge to generator power can be difficult to notice  though once you  inevitably  do  2012 Chevrolet Volt may  take  a while  to  get  used  to  the  engine revving  regardless  of  engine speed.

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The 2012 Chevrolet Volt feels slightly nose heavy when you bend it around a corner  but  2012 Chevrolet Volt makes  it  is moves with little body roll. Indeed  from the compliance of  2012 Chevrolet Volt is  ride quality to the weight and response of  the  steering  this Chevy Volt drives  more  naturally  and  feels more substantial than hybrids like the Honda Insight and Toyota Prius.

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2012 Chevrolet Volt, One problem area is  the  brake pedal, 2012 Chevrolet Volt is  quite  touchy and can be difficult  to  modulate  though  stopping  distances are  good, Another  constant  annoyance is the Volt is  low hanging  front  air dam  which  scrapes  on  just about  every  driveway and speed bump.

2012 Chevrolet Volt rear angle view

2012 Chevrolet Volt, Once you run out of battery juice  the  gasoline powered inline 4 engine kicks  in  producing  electricity  for the motor and actually powering the wheels in some circumstances  stretching the Volt is range as  much as  an additional 300 miles. All told  the 2012 Chevrolet Volt is the most advanced hybrid to date  and quite possibly the most fuel  efficient  car you  will be able to buy. We  say  quite  possibly  because  you can  not  measure the  2012 Chevrolet Volt is fuel economy in any conventional way, It  all  depends  on how you drive.

2012 Chevrolet Volt logo

This transparent  film  transforms the  sun is  energy into solar power and  which  according  to  Chevrolet, can be used to power interior cooling fans  when  the  Volt is parked in hot weather. The  stereo  system and other vehicle functions that require a minimum of  electrical energy can also receive supplementary power  from  the  Volt is  convertible top,  Despite  the high tech nature of  this  photovoltaic  film customers  will  still have a choice when  2012 Chevrolet Volt comes  to  matching  personal  style  to their  eco friendly  convertible. The 2012 Chevrolet Volt soft top will be available in a choice of  three colors  black  navy  blue  and  tan.

2012 Chevrolet Volt interior

The 2012 Chevrolet Volt always  runs on electricity  initially  supplied  by  plugging,  it  into a wall  socket and charging the battery. Once the battery is  depleted  a small  gasoline  engine starts up  and  acts  like a  generator to  produce  electricity to power the electric motor. While the Volt must always run on electricity 2012 Chevrolet Volt is  capable  of  sending  some  mechanical  torque  from the gasoline engine to  the  wheels to supplement  the  electric motor when the battery is depleted and additional power is needed  such as when passing.

The 2012 Chevrolet Volt uses a 111 kilowatt  electric motor with 1.4 Litre  four  cylinder  gasoline  engine, There  is no conventional  transmission  instead  2012 Chevrolet Volt uses  the  electric drive. Recharging  takes  about  four  hours  on  240 volt  and 10 up  to 12  hours  on 110 volt, The  2012 Chevrolet Volt drive  range  is  approximately  40 up  to 80 kilo metres  depending on driving conditions.

2012 Chevrolet Volt front angle view

Standard  features include 17 inch alloy wheels  automatic headlights  heated mirrors  keyless ignition or entry remote ignition and  automatic  climate control  cruise  control  an  auto dimming  rearview  mirror  six way manual front seats  a tilte and  telescoping  steering  wheel  cloth  upholstery  Bluetooth  On Star  with turn  by turn  navigation My Link  includes  Bluetooth  streaming audio and  voice control for phone and audio functions and enhanced smart phone  integration and  a  six  speaker sound system with a CD player  auxiliary  audio  jack  iPod or USB  interface  and  a touch screen.

The 2012 Chevrolet Volt Premium Trim package adds leather upholstery  a  leather  wrapped  steering  wheel  and  heated  front  seats. The  Rear Camera and Park Assist package adds a rearview camera and front and rear parking sensors. Other options include a navigation system  with voice controls  real time traffic  DVD player  and  30GB of  digital  music  storage  and a Bose audio speaker upgrade.

2012 Chevrolet Volt front

Standard  2012 Chevrolet Volt features  include 17 inch alloy wheels  air conditioning  charging cord  CD or  MP3  stereo  navigation system or  auxiliary  input  and USB  port  XM  satellite  radio  cargo cover  touch sensitive centre  stack  controls  cruise  control  seven inch LCD  display screen with driveline and battery information  floor mats, keyless entry with pushbutton start, variable intermittent wipers, auto  dimming rear view mirror, heated mirrors, rear spoiler, On Star, remote starter, cloth seats, tilte and telescopic  steering  wheel tire pressure monitoring system, garage door opener, illuminated vanity mirrors and auto up or  down driver is window.

The 2012 Chevrolet Volt is 10.6  cu Ft,  worth of  cargo capacity is likely to suffer in the transformation from sedan to convertible. Chevrolet would not  comment on the Volt convertible is load lugging capability  except  to  assure us that  rear  seat  room will  be  nearly  identical  to  the  space  provided  in the Volt sedan. Full  specification of  the Volt convertible will be provided when the car is officially unveiled during the New York  Auto Show.

2012 Chevrolet Volt side angle view

Now 2012 Chevrolet Volt let is  say  you have a 60mile  commute, In  that  case  you did  be  using  gasoline for  driving  about 30miles each day  so  you did  be  fueling up regularly. Volt  with  the  battery pack depleted  the  car averaged 31.4 mpg in mixed driving. This isn’t a bad mileage figure compared to regular gas vehicles, but it is seriously subpar when compared to the mid-40s mpg that a standard hybrid typically provides.

As you can see  how far you routinely  drive would be a huge factor in determining how thrifty the Volt would be for you, Most potential owners will  likely be able to take advantage of  2012 Chevrolet Volt is electric range. And  electricity  costs for recharging are but a fraction for the equivalent amount of gasoline, But  looking  at  the  big  picture  this is not an inexpensive proposition.

2012 Chevrolet Volt, Even with a  $7.500 federal tax credit  a base 2012 Chevrolet Volt will still cost  about  $32.500  and  that is  without  the home charging station, which is essentially mandatory for a plug in hybrid like  the  Volt. As  for  price  Chevrolet has managed to keep one last trick up its sleeve, Despite the added cost and complexity of  the  soft top  the Volt convertible will be priced only slightly more than 2012 Chevrolet Volt is sedan counterpart. Our sources confirm a starting price of $43.000 excluding state and federal incentives  when  the  Volt convertible goes on sale this summer.

Chevrolet dealers in all 50  states  will begin taking orders  for  the  2012 Chevrolet Volt, For  the  2012 model  year  General  Motors  has  priced  the  Volt at  $39.995  including  an  $850  destination  charge before  federal  and  state  incentives. The base  MSRP of  the 2012 Volt is  $1.005 less  than  the  sticker price of  the  2011 Volt.  For  the  record  GM says that the reduced price of  the  2012 model  is  due  to the  wider range of  options  and  configurations  that  come with the expansion of  Volt production  for  sale  nationally. For  the  2012 model  year  Volt buyers  will be faced with choosing from a total of  seven option packages. A  loaded  Volt packed  with  luxury  touches  like  leather  seats  a backup camera and  navigation  system and  premium paint and fancy dancing  wheels  comes  in at $46.265  including  the aforementioned  $850  destination  charge.

In case you missed all the hulla baloo that occurred last year when this car debuted  let is  get  one  thing straight, The 2012 Chevrolet Volt is not a pure electric car. Much of  the  general public initially assumed 2012 Chevrolet Volt was helped along in this belief by the car is name and some vague marketing. The Volt is essentially a plug in hybrid meaning 2012 Chevrolet Volt has  the  ability  to run much faster and farther under just electric power than a normal hybrid. In the Volt is  case this means up  to 100 mph  and anywhere from 25 up to  50  miles  without  using  a  drop  of  gasoline.

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2012 Ford Focus Electric Review and Image

2012 Ford Focus Electric front View

2012 Ford Focus Electric Review and Image | Although  sales of  electric cars are infinitesimal compared to regular vehicles  the  next  few  years  should  change things a  little  as  more automakers  begin rolling out new fully electric models, One of the more hotly anticipated choices coming is  the new 2012 Ford Focus Electric.

2012 Ford Focus Electric The  first  all electric mass production car from Ford the  2012 Focus Electric has created some buzz with a few notable claims, One is that  2012 Ford Focus Electric will  have  a mileage  equivalency  rating 1 mpg  higher  than the Chevy Volt.  The  other is that  it  is battery can be charged in as little as 3 up to 4 hours  half  the  time of  the  Nissan Leaf with  the  optional  240 volt  home  charging  station.

2012 Ford Focus Electric front angle view

Ford is new  2012 Ford Focus Electric built in Michigan and on sale in  late 2011 is the latest entry in the company is growing  stable  battery powered  vehicles.  Ford said the  Focus Electric on  display  next  week  at the  2011 Detroit Auto Show  will  have a mileage equivalency  rating  that is one mile per gallon better than the Chevrolet Volt and Review 2012 Ford Focus Electric and Specification Interior.

While this electric car does resemble a gas fueled Focus there are some differences in the cars appearances, The most obvious is the charging port situated on the electric version is front left fender. It is surrounded by a glowing ring that  indicates charge status filling four quadrants as the batteries are topped off. A unique grille with thin chrome slats fills an opening similar to the grille shape of  the  hot rod Focus ST.

2012 Ford Focus Electric side view

Also like the ST the 2012 Ford Focus Electric will be offered only as a five door hatch  a body style that was chosen to make the car easier to push worldwide. What you won not  see unless you are lying on your belly is an under tray that improves aerodynamics. Inside is a similar story Standard equipment includes the aforementioned My Ford Touch and a nine speaker  Sony audio system  Sync  Sirius satellite radio  voice activated navigation  and keyless start.

2012 Ford Focus Electric equipment

Like Toyota did when 2012 Ford Focus Electric made the first Prius hybrid and Nissan and Chevy chose to invent new names and shapes for their EVs. Ford is taking a different approach with the 2012 Focus Electric the company is first all electric passenger car. Introduced at  the  Consumer  Electronics Show in Las Vegas  the  Focus Electric is based on a regular  soon to be familiar  high volume production car.

Ford seems less concerned with  differentiating  the Focus Electric from internal combustion Focus models than 2012 Ford Focus Electric does with beating it is competitors for  EV bragging  rights even  as  it  should be noted  those competitors will have beat  2012 Ford Focus Electric to the electric car market by about a year. The Focus Electric will arrive here at the end of  2011 and will spread internationally a year later.

2012 Ford Focus Electric steering

Ford expects the Focus Electric to have a better miles per gallon equivalent  rating than the Chevrolet Volt is 93 MPGe  and one comparable to  those  of  other  all electric cars we  assume  that  refers  to  the Nissan Leaf which scores a 99. The Focus Electric is battery is about the same size as the Leaf is which based on our experience should be good for about 70 miles on a charge, The Focus is additional mass means 2012 Ford Focus Electric is range will be a bit lower.

Charge time on 240 volt power is pegged at three to four hours  or about half  that  needed by the Leaf this is accomplished  through  the fitment of an on board charger that is twice as powerful as the Nissan is 6.6  kW  versus the 2012 Ford Focus Electric is 3.3 A charge on 120 volt  household  current  will  take  somewhere  between 18 and 20 hours  or  about the same as a Leaf.

This is because either charger is limited by the amount of juice available from a 120 volt circuit  whereas the Ford charger can better exploit the higher limits of a 240 volt system. 2012 Ford Focus Electric will  include a 120 volt cord  with  the Focus and a Ford branded 240 volt home charger  will  be  available  through  Best  Buy for  approximately $1500  including  installation. A value charging  function times recharging to coincide with the lowest energy rates.

The setup is similar to that in the Ford Fusion and Lincoln MKZ hybrids with one notable graphical change Instead of vines and leaves that grow with efficient driving the Focus Electric will display a swarm of  butterflies that  represent how much surplus charge you will have after reaching a preset charging station. Here  butterflies do not represent nervousness about reaching your destination instead the display is supposed to conjure thoughts of  the butterfly effect  wherein a small change like say  driving an 2012 Ford Focus Electric vehicle can have a large end result.

2012 Ford Focus Electric back interior

The Focus Electric also will come with a 120 volt convenience cord for charging at any standard outlet, An extra cost item is the 240 volt wall mounted home charging station that enables the Focus Electric to be fully charged in three to fours. The electric motor will enable a top speed of  84 miles per hour.

2012 Ford Focus Electric front angle view

Among the standard features on the 2012 Ford Focus Electric are electronic traction control and six airbags and hands free telephone connectivity  pushbutton start  17 inch alloy wheels Sony audio system with CD and MP3  player  Sirius  satellite  radio  with  Travel Link and voice activated navigation. Both the gasoline and electric versions of  the 2012 Focus for  North  America  will be assembled at  Ford is Wayne plant in  Michigan.

2012 Ford Focus Electric interior

Supplying power to the 2012 Ford Focus Electric is  92  kilowatt  electric drive motor  will be a 23 kWh lithium ion  battery pack, For reference  the Leaf has an 80 kW motor  and  a 24 kWh  battery. Ford promises an effective range of  about 100 miles between  charging, But as  with all electric cars actual  performance will  be highly dependent on driving style  and  environment.

electric charging port

The 2012 Ford Focus Electric is set to debut in late 2011 in 19 pilot markets  including cities in Arizona  California Florida  and North Carolina. We will  know  more  later  this  year about how 2012 Ford Focus Electric compares to the Leaf and other electric vehicles, Check back in the coming months for pricing information  complete specifications buying advice and driving impressions.

The 2012 Ford Focus Electric will come only in the more practical hatchback body style and will boast other leading edge technologies  such as a smart phone app that will allow owners to remotely keep tabs on the car is functions  and  settings. Other expected standard  features  include 17 inch alloy wheels  keyless ignition or entry Sync My Ford Touch a voice activated navigation system and six airbags and a Sony sound system and satellite radio with Sirius Travel Link  is  lithium ion battery pack can be charged in half the time required by the Nissan Leaf.

2012 Ford Focus Electric machine

Ford expects  the Focus Electric to have a better miles per gallon equivalent  rating  than the Chevrolet Volt is 93 MPGe and one comparable to those of  other  all electric cars we assume that  refers to the Nissan Leaf which scores a 99, The 2012 Ford Focus Electric is  battery  about the same size as the Leaf is which based on our experience should be good for about 70 miles on a charge. The Focus is additional mass means it is  range will be a bit lower.

Charge time on 240 volt power is  pegged at three to four hours or  about half  that  needed by the Leaf this is accomplished  through  the fitment of an on board charger that is twice as powerful as the Nissan is  6.6 kW versus  the Leaf is 3.3. A charge on 120 volt household  current will take somewhere  between 18 and 20 hours or about  the  same  as  a  Leaf.

This is because either charger is limited by the amount of  juice available  from  a 120 volt circuit  whereas the 2012 Ford Focus Electric charger can better exploit the higher  limits of a 240 volt system. Ford will include a 120 volt  cord with  the  Focus and a 2012 Ford Focus Electric branded 240 volt home charger will be available through Best Buy for approximately $1500 including installation. A value charging function times recharging to coincide  with  the  lowest energy rates.

Driver interaction with the EV is  related systems is accomplished  through a special version of  My Ford Touch. 2012 Ford Focus Electric uses a pair of screens in the  gauge  cluster and a large touch screen in the center stack to display a wealth of  EV specification info and  offers a user configurable screen called My View. Like the Leaf 2012 Ford Focus Electric can show the effect of  accessories like air conditioning on  electric range  but  the Ford goes a step further and coaches the driver to improve overall range.

Although  sales of  electric cars are infinitesimal compared to regular vehicles  the  next  few  years  should  change things a  little  as  more automakers  begin rolling out new fully electric models, One of the more hotly anticipated choices coming is  the new 2012 Ford Focus Electric.

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