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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2012 Mazda MX 5 Review and Info

2012 Mazda MX 5

2012 Mazda MX 5 Review and Info | By using a revised version of  the RX8 is  twin backbone  frame  Mazda is aiming to  create a convertible with  the  chassis rigidity of  a closed  top  car. The Cars guide  insider  says all of this information comes from the Ibuki a  2012 Mazda MX 5 car whose  specifications and body structure are increasingly appearing in patents in the USA and Japan. As for  the final shape of  the new MX 5 Mazda is  thinking  refected  in  the  Shinari concept  car that  debuted at a Milan technology in August.

2012 Mazda MX 5 Interior

Word from Mazda headquarters in Hiroshima suggests that the Shinari contains strategic design elements of  future  2012 Mazda MX 5 especially  those of  the new MX 5. 2012 Mazda MX 5 missed the trip last time but now  there  is  strong evidence from inside Mazda that the ideas behind the Ibuki will drive the next MX5. A Mazda insider says  the new roadster will pick up the same philosophy used for the RX8 with a  super  front  midship four  cylinder  layout. While the 2012 Mazda MX 5 classic front engine and rear wheel drive proportions will carry through  the fourth generation roadster will introduce smaller  and far more efficient engine  choices  lighter running gear and even electric power steering  to make  the  MX5 the greenest  as well as the most controversial  convertible in Mazda is history. A  sub 1000 kg kerb weight is the target  compared to  the  latest  MX5 is 1129 kg  to  1177 kg  mass.

2012 Mazda MX 5

2012 Mazda MX 5

The Mazda MX5 finished with metallic green metal Karai  for  the  body  and  the  contrast of  shiny  black finish of superior metal  mirrors  and grille and fog lamps all and 17 inch alloy  wheels  multi spoke  that  are shod with low profile performance tires. Last year  Mazda design boss Laurens van den Acker told one European publication, The last  MX5 was too conservative and  we can  not do another car like  that. We need to make 2012 Mazda MX 5 more dramatic and give it some balls. By contrast  the RX 9  will abandon  the sedan like four seater  body style and  suicide  doors  of it is RX8 predecessor  for a shorter and sleeker two  door  shape  boasting a classic coupe silhouette. Although  the  interior is also a good aspect because of  the Mazda MX 5 Karai have features a couple of  Recaro  sport seats trimmed in black leather and Alcantara  with white stitching and  aluminum pedals  leather steering wheel with white stitching  and Mazda says that all internal parts which are usually the silver is now painted a glossy black.

2012 Mazda MX 5

Further the inevitable size and mass increases associated with using a more powerful engine like a rotary as well as the larger brake  clutch  suspension and body or chassis bracing componentry needed as a result of the associated output increases  are an anathema to  Mazda is weight  reduction  goals. Instead  the company is  said to be developing a range of  light and compact 1.4 litres  and 1.6  litres  direct injection petrol engines that will use forced induction such as a turbocharger to achieve performance levels equal to or  better  than  the 1,8  and 2.0  litres four  cylinder  units  offered  today.

2012 Mazda MX 5 Interior

Incredibly  considering the strong following the MX 5 has had over the past 20 years  the NC  soft  top almost never made 2012 Mazda MX 5 to  production for  the  same  reason as Ford was keen to replicate  the  success of the Peugeot 206 CC with a retractable folding  hard  top  design.

2012 Mazda MX5 Roadster Karai special edition will come in the European automotive division, Before that Mazda MX 5 GT Racer has already posted here. Maybe Mazda will build 165 examples of  the  Mazda MX 5 Karai for Germany  with prices from € 30.000 U.S. $ 43.500  Read  more please  for  more  information. Mazda is engineers in Japan  in  strong favour of continuing with the light fabric  roof  devised two NC MX5 prototypes  but the soft top was initially knocked back because 2012 Mazda MX 5 required different  and prohibitively expensive  rear  quarter  sheetmetal  to the  signed off  folding  hardtop  model.

2012 Mazda MX 5

By using a revised version of  the RX8 is  twin backbone  frame  Mazda is aiming to  create a convertible with  the  chassis rigidity of  a closed  top  car. The Cars guide  insider  says all of this information comes from the Ibuki a 2012 Mazda MX 5 car whose  specifications and body structure are increasingly appearing in patents in the USA and Japan. As for  the final shape of  the new MX 5 Mazda is  thinking  refected  in  the  Shinari concept  car that  debuted at a Milan technology in August.

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2012 Volkswagen Eos Review and Specification

2012 Volkswagen Eos Front Angle View

2012 Volkswagen Eos Review and Specification | For 2012 the  2012 Volkswagen Eos front fascia more closely resembles the new Jetta is  while the interior receives VW is  next generation infotainment and climate controls. The DSG automated  manual gearbox  is  now standard  equipment  while  keyless  ignition or entry  and HD radio are now available options.

• Introduction

2012 Volkswagen Eos was the ancient Greek  goddess of  the dawn  known for her daily ritual of  opening heaven is gates to welcome the sun. The 2012 Volkswagen Eos does much  the same thing with it is  retractable hardtop convertible roof  or  unique built in sunroof. Yet unlike it is goddess namesake  the VW Eos does not get a lot  of respect  and we are not talking  about offerings of  wine and goat meat.

The Volkswagen Eos tends to be forgotten among  the  convertible ranks despite it is many advantages, Besides 2012 Volkswagen Eos is innovative  roof  the  Eos has a 2.0 liter  turbo  four cylinder engine  shared  with the GTI among  others  that delivers punchy power and high fuel economy  and a quick shifting  DSG  automated manual transmission. The impeccable cabin is built to a  standard that exceeds similarly priced convertibles  and offers abundant standard  features that help  justify 2012 Volkswagen Eos is price premium over other competitors like the Chrysler 200  Ford Mustang and Mini Cooper.

2012 Volkswagen Eos Side View

With 2012 Volkswagen Eos is size and front wheel drive layout  the Eos claims a middle ground  between  those cheaper  models and luxury drop tops  like the Audi A5 and  BMW 3 Series and is a must look for buyers  considering convertibles on either end of  the price spectrum. So why has not the  2012 Volkswagen Eos enjoyed better success We can only think of  a couple of reasons, For one  it is backseat is small  although  you were not  expecting  palatial rear space in a convertible were you. And  perhaps the Eos is pedestrian styling  which  despite being  updated for 2012 does not  really stand out in a segment where looks  are prized. Finally  the Eos does not  move with any particular verve  although  2012 Volkswagen Eos is an adept and comfortable cruiser. Ultimately you will  decide whether these are deal breakers  but we encourage  you to give this little convertible a  chance  and  maybe some needed respect.

2012 Volkswagen Eos Front Angle View

• Interior

The refined interior available in several color options showcases new trim on the instrument panel and doors with standard Matte Chrome detailing  as well as chrome framed window buttons and light switches. On higher trim lines genuine walnut wood adds elegance to the instrument and door panels and is accompanied by supple Vienna leather seating. All Volkswagen Eos are equipped with leather wrapped multifunction  steering wheel and shift  knob.

• Engine and Transmission

Providing a dynamic driving experience the 2012 Volkswagen Eos features the powerful and efficient German engineering that drivers have come to expect from Volkswagen. The Volkswagen Eos utilizes  the acclaimed 2.0 liter 16 valve DOHC turbocharged and intercooled four cylinder gasoline engine. The direct injected power plant produces 200 horsepower and develops 207 lbsft of  torque while delivering a top highway fuel economy of  31 mpg highway.

• Exterior

Clearly  structured and horizontally contoured the freshened appearance of  the new Volkswagen Eos available in new exterior color options follows  the code of  the Volkswagen design DNA. Extending now between the new headlights is a grille consisting of  three shiny black louvers each trimmed  with a narrow chrome strip With  sporty handling and  independent suspension from behind the Volkswagen Eos stands out  through It is reworked two part LED rear lights with a fiber optic technology system and redesigned rear bumper with diffuser.

• Body  Styles  and  Trim Levels

The 2012 Volkswagen Eos is a  five passenger  convertible with a retractable hardtop roof that features an integrated sunroof. There are three trim levels Komfort  Lux  and Executive. The  base Komfort comes standard with 17 inch alloy wheels  fog lights  heated mirrors and windshield washer nozzles  a wind deflector  keyless entry  cruise control  heated eight way power seats with four way adjustable lumbar support leatherette premium vinyl upholstery a leather wrapped steering wheel and shifter and Bluetooth. The standard eight speaker sound system features an auxiliary audio jack  an iPod interface HD radio satellite radio a CD player and a touchscreen interface.

The  2012 Volkswagen Eos Lux adds different 17 inch wheels  parking sensors  power folding mirrors  keyless ignition or entry  automatic wipers leather upholstery an auto dimming  rearview mirror and a navigation system HD radio is deleted. The Executive adds a sport tuned suspension 18 inch wheels and a 10 speaker Dynaudio sound system that restores HD radio. The Tech package available on the Lux and Executive adds adaptive bi xenon headlights LED running lights headlight washers and a color trip computer display.

2012 Volkswagen Eos Rear Angle View

• Powertrains and Performance

Every 2012 Volkswagen Eos is powered by  a 2.0 liter turbocharged four cylinder that sends 200 horsepower and 207 pound feet of torque to the front wheels through a six speed automated manual gearbox known as DSG. Volkswagen estimates that the Eos will go from zero to 60 mph in 7.3 seconds. EPA estimated fuel economy is 22 mpg city or 30 mpg highway and 25 mpg combined.

• Safety

The 2012 Volkswagen Eos comes standard with antilock disc brakes traction and stability control pop up rollover bars and front side airbags that extend upward for head protection. In Insurance Institute for Highway Safety crash testing the VW Eos earned the top rating of Good  for both frontal offset and side impact tests.

Interior Design and Special Features.

The chief attraction of  the 2012 Volkswagen Eos is it is five piece retractable hardtop which  includes an integrated sunroof section that tilts and slides for times when you do not want  full exposure. 2012 Volkswagen Eos is a pretty cool feature that is still surprisingly unique to the Eos, When you want the total sun and breeze experience  the top drops in a respectable 25 seconds and requires 16 inches of rear clearance to operate properly Fortunately  rear sensors sound if you do not have enough room.

2012 Volkswagen Eos Rear Angle View

Interior materials are high quality and overall fit and finish is excellent, The stereo is now controlled by  2012 Volkswagen Eos is latest touch screen interface which deftly controls multiple navigation and stereo functions. The iPod interface is particularly well designed. Front passengers will  find the 2012 Volkswagen Eos spacious enough  but adults in the backseat wo not want  to stay there long. There is not  much storage space either The retractable top leaves a roadster like  5.4 cubic feet in the trunk when stowed  With  the  top up cargo space increases to  9.3 cubes.

• Driving Impressions

The 2012 Volkswagen Eos is for  drivers who want a relaxed touring convertible On models  without the sport suspension there is too much body roll and vague steering for serious twisting fun. But on the boulevard or a coastal highway the 2012 Volkswagen Eos is  perfectly  pleasant thanks to it is soft yet composed ride. The Eos is turbo four cylinder contends with more weight compared to VW is GTI  for example but it is still torquey and capable, And when the weather prevents top down motoring the retractable hardtop provides coupelike isolation.

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2012 Audi S5 Review, News, Info, Image,and Specification

2012 Audi S5

2012 Audi S5 Review , News , Info , Image , and Specificat | The engine is placed behind the front wheels that give the 2012 Audi S5 Coupe a very balanced and agile ride, With competitors like BMW M5 Coupe and Mercedes CLK Coupe the S5 stays at top due to its permanent 4 wheel drive system that balances a good composition between front and rear wheels. The S5 Coupe comes with optional Sports Differential  that makes  the drive feel more perfect when cornering through steep turns. This function enables the engine to not only vary the torque between front  and rear axles but also between the rear wheels. At  the time of  turns  more torque is fed  into  the  outer wheel  which  results in  more  accurate  and  controlled  turning.

The 2012 Audi S5 Coupe does not requires much gear changes due to the high torque output at low rpms so gear changes  require little less effort. What you do not  get  with  2012 Audi S5 Coupe is  soft suspensions. Even  the  smaller  bumps  on  the  road will give the feel inside the cabin but that is  all  because of  sports suspensions that get  to lower  height  for  better  agile  and  glue  grips  to  road. New Audi S5 Sportback has a sporty exterior design visible  corners  of  the lattice single frame of a colored gloss Hiam italics. Lateral bar grille and Audi rings  apparently carved. The new bumper with pronounced air inlets feature a large struts  grille  and fog lamps converted flat, Sharply chiseled  edges  give  the  hood  look three dimensional  whole  front  end came even flat and wide.

2012 Audi S5

Slotted between the A4 and A6 the A5 Coupe has created 2012 Audi S5 Coupe is unique identity in the market just because of  it is aggressive handling attributes. Driving an A5 Coupe has been a pleasure for many and since the car is  built  more  for  performance than  just imagine how would a car with more agile attribute and more powerful throttle would feel. The S5 Coupe houses in 2012 Audi S5 Coupe a powerful V8  4.2 Liters  that bumps  out  354 ps with a peak torque of  440 Nm  at  3500 rpm, The  high torque grunts the car from 0 up to 60 mph  in  just  5.1.

The completely redesigned 1.8 TFSI showcases the full extent of Audi is expertise, Groundbreaking innovations can be found in the control of  the valves  and their  lift  the thermal management concept  the injection  system  the turbocharger and  the  integration of  the  exhaust manifold. In the  Audi A5 Coupe the  high end  four  cylinder unit consumes on average just 5.7 liters of  fuel per 100 km 41,27 US mpg. This value corresponds  to 134 grams CO2  per km  215.65 g per mile  and  is  21  percent  lower  than before. With 125 kW  170 horse power  the 1.8 TFSI  accelerates  the  A5 powerfully.

2012 Audi S5 Rear View

The output of the 2.0 TFSI remains  unchanged at 155 kW 211 hp, New to the Audi A5 lineup  is  the 3.0 TFSI a supercharged V6 producing 200 kW  272 horse power, The diesel engines are also impressively efficient  and the four  cylinder  units  feature  modifications in numerous areas. Equipped with the 130 kW  177 horse power  2.0 TDI and a manual transmission  the  Audi A5 Coupe consumes  on  average  just 4.7 liters of  fuel per  100 km  50.05 US mpg  a CO2 equivalent of  122 gram/km 196.34 g per mile and a milestone in  the  coupe segment. A manual six speed transmission and the continuously variable multitronic are available for models with front wheel drive. The quattro models come with a manual  transmission  or the lightning fast seven speed 2012 Audi S5 Coupe Tronic. 17 inch wheels with 225 or 50 tires are standard, Options include wheels up to 20  inches and 265 per 30 tires as well as four new wheel designs. Despite the extensive product improvement Audi is raising prices only slightly, The price increase for the Audi A5 Coupe 2.0 TFSI is only €200  for example, The base model  the Audi A5 Sportback 1.8 TFSI  costs  €33.350.

2012 Audi S5 Rear Angle view

Seconds Lighting New Audi S5 Sportback has also been updated, Their lower  edges  of the waveform their interior has been restructured. With xenon plus lights LED daytime running  lights form a buckle narrow headlamps framing homogeneous. Audi also offers a light system adaptive light dynamic cornering lights and spinning. Rear lights have also been redesigned and is available optionally with a continuous strip of  LED  Lights, Bumper covers a number of  additional  details.

2012 Audi S5 Rear Angle view 2

Because not every driving conditions are same so the Audi S5 Coupe comes  with 3 preset driving modes that enhance the driving pleasure with just a touch of  button. Above the three preset modes  there is one more driving mode that allows the user to set the driving mode according to his preferences. The other features that give 2012 Audi S5 Coupe a way ahead are sports suspensions enhanced braking system and comfy sports seats. Visual cues for the 2012 Audi S5 Coupe model is updated including new lighting new details of the body changed and crystal effect  paint  finish. Subtle changes can also be found in the  interior. The most important technical updates for the Audi S5 quattro drive with central differential crowns and electromechanical power steering, S special sport suspension and standard 18 inch wheels provide power to the road.

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2012 Audi S5 Review, News, Info, Image,and Specification.

The engine is placed behind the front wheels that give the 2012 Audi S5 Coupe a very balanced and agile ride, With competitors like BMW M5 Coupe and Mercedes CLK Coupe the S5 stays at top due to its permanent 4 wheel drive system that balances a good composition between front and rear wheels. The S5 Coupe comes with optional Sports Differential  that makes  the drive feel more perfect when cornering through steep turns. This function enables the engine to not only vary the torque between front  and rear axles but also between the rear wheels. At  the time of  turns  more torque is fed  into  the  outer wheel  which  results in  more  accurate  and  controlled  turning.

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2012 Nissan Versa Review and Image

2012 Nissan Versa Review and Image | Great news for all US based car lovers. The 2012 Nissan Versa is ready to hit the US auto market. Fresh new rate has been fixed for the US buyers. Today at a Press Conference the Company officially announced its new 2012 Nissan Versa price that has been finalized for the US market. The fresh 2012 Nissan Versa for the US customers is the modified version of the already existing Versa which is available in UK market. Now the brand new car with finer modifications made according to the taste of the US car lovers will be available shortly. Upgraded features, great style available at amazing rate, all has been fixed for the 2012 Nissan Versa edition.

According to the makers, this 2012 Nissan Versa model is the upgraded second generation edition has the lowest M. S. R.P in United States. This beginner’s model is equipped with a 1.6 liter capacity engine with 5 speed non automatic transmission. This model is priced at 10,990 USD. This entry level model also includes other features like, an air conditioning system, a 6 way changeable seating arrangement for the car driver and an all new infotaiment system with AM/ FM/ CD/Aux musical box.

Among the other available models are available in as follows, the 1.6 SV and the 1.6 SV is starting at a price of 12, 7560 USD. The all new US edition is also available at 14,560 USD depending on the power puffed equipments of the car. 2012 Nissan Versa also offers an 1.8 SL CVT edition at a rate of 15,560 USD.This 1.6 liter CVT sedan is so manufactured, that it should return about 33mpg in a collective cycle. The 2012 Nissan Versa is scheduled to reach the US car dealers within the first half of the moth of August.

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2011 Audi A4 Review and Image

Audi launched the latest variant. Audi A4 sedan has been updated to share many design cues with the new A5 coupe, the brother of two-door A4, for the latest generation. It's also much bigger and stronger, too. It targets the BMW 3-Series and Mercedes-Benz C-Class.

Sign a signature of Audi brand, the new A4 boasts new Xenon Plus headlights feature daytime driving lights consisting of 14 white LEDs.

Size attention. C-Class and rival 3-Series is the length of 185 inches - 4.5 inches longer than the previous A4, seven inches longer than BMW's colleagues, and four inches longer than his rival Mercedes. The new A4 is wider, at 71.9 inches. This exceeds the 3-Series wide by a fraction of an inch, while exceeding the C-Class by two inches and A4 before with just as much.

For the wheelbase of the car, now has grown to 110.6 inches, while interior space has increased by nearly one inch. Rear passenger knee room has grown 1.5 inches to 35.75 inches respectable. Compare with the C-Class and the 3-Series, the new A4 wheelbase is two inches larger.

Body new A4 have is 10 percent lighter than the outgoing model, although much larger. overall weight with very little, but more efficient engine means fuel economy is better across the board.

Gone are offering some machines, and in places six and offering four single-cylinder, 2.0-liter TFSI engine. This four-cylinder turbocharged engine good for an impressive 211 horsepower from 4300 to 6,000 rpm and 258 lb-ft of torque from 1,500 to 4200 rpm.

Although only one engine, there are three transmissions to choose from. The first is a six-speed manual transmission, both for the cruise zero-to-60 just 6.4 seconds, with a return 22 cities, and highway 30 miles per gallon. This of course is mated to a sporty quattro all-wheel-drive.

Eight Tiptronic will lower fuel economy to 21 city, 29 highway, and add two tenths with zero time-to-60. This model is also equipped with quattro all-wheel drive.

Multitronic CVT transmission, which returns highway fuel economy of 31 mpg best, with ratings of 21, and the acceleration of no more than three in just 7.1 seconds. This is a transmission only uses FrontTrak front-wheel drive, not quattro all-wheel drive.

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2011 Volvo XC60 Review Review, Specs, Image and Price

2011 Volvo XC60 Review Review, Specs, Image and Price|  is a crossover car that has a strong engine and no longer need to be questioned. Volvo XC60 has been much altered, especially in 2011. Changes in terms of power  has increased and the model  is only a few changes. With a distinctive exterior model  and modern cabin make 2011 Volvo XC60 is a crossover of the most luxurious and stylish. XC60 will meet every requirement for the buyer. To know more clearly how the 2011 Volvo XC60 specifications  let us explain the review below.

2011 Volvo XC60 has a 4-level trim levels: 3.2, 3.2 R-Design, T6 and T6 R-Design.For Volvo XC60 3.2 comes with 17 inch alloy wheels, roof rails, auto-dimming rearview mirror, a power driver seat with memory functions, cruise control, Bluetooth, steering-wheel audio controls and an eight-speaker sound system with a CD player , an auxiliary audio jack and an iPod / USB audio interface, satellite radio, HD radio.And for the Volvo XC60 T6 adds 18-inch wheels, a turbocharged engine, all-wheel drive, power passenger seat and leather upholstery.Volvo XC60 R-Design complete with 20 inch wheels, adaptive xenon headlights, a panoramic sunroof, sport-tuned suspension and steering, privacy glass and special styling elements inside and out.

2011 Volvo XC60 3.2 and 3.2 R-Design will use the 3.2-liter engine, 6-inline which will produce 240-horsepower and 236-lb-ft of torque. 2011 Volvo XC60, also offers a version of this engine squeaky clean That meets PZEV emissions certification, its rated at 230-horsepower.

2011 Volvo XC60 AWD T6 and T6 R-Design models, using a 3.0-liter turbocharged engine, inline-6, and will produce 300-horsepower and 325-lb-ft-torque.

2011 Volvo XC60 All use a 6-speed automatic with manual shift control. EPA received the 18-mpg city/25 mpg highway and 21 mpg combined for the XC60 3.2 FWD, while the T6 model drops to a less-impressive 17/22/19. do you want To try 2011 Volvo XC60??

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