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The Lexus LS600hL is sold at Rp 2.7 billion

True car lovers, must know, Lexus is a luxury car. However, the top version, the LS600hL is sold at Rp 2.7 billion (on road in Jakarta) and the recently launched, could be the question arises, what can be obtained by the owner at a price much for?

Prestige, or "image" is certain. So is the exclusive label and taste the rich plus being able to buy it. Exclusive, LS600hL is a special product of the exclusive group. This hybrid sedan sold only 10,000 units worldwide of 100,000 units of the Lexus LS.
All-Wheel Drive. LS600hL sedan figure is great! Same with the BMW 7 Series and Mercedes-Benz S-Class. The surplus, the source of two types of hybrid driving and transferred directly to the wheel or all-wheel drive (AWD). Make this car really solid used in various road surface conditions, wet, wet, dry, ugly, and so on.

Interior, very luxurious with high quality materials and fitted with very high precision. Not only that, also able to provide convenience in accordance with the Lexus philosophy, "The Pursuit of Perfection". Right rear seat, back support can be put down or set slope. Not enough, also can be used for massage or "Rear Seat Relaxation System".

Through the remote control, pneumatic 8-space in the seat, left rear passengers can get a shiatsu and stretching the body. While right rear seat is equipped with a vibrator and hold the hips (pelvic support), besides providing for the comfort of course also produces massage.

IPA. Latest Special Features - Lexus claimed the first in Indonesia - is "Intelligent Parking Assist (IPA). With this technology, if the owners want to enjoy the greatness of this car in person, drove it himself, when parking in a narrow area do not have to worry.

Simply by bringing the car into the desired space, then activate the "Intelligent Parking Assist" with a choice of serial or parallel parking and use the reverse gear. After that, the task of supervising the driver only and operates the brake pedal. Steering wheel and gas operated solely by a car! Smart! Parking definitely faster and safer.

Front LED lights. LH600hL Lexus-style look with an exclusive blend of luxury plus the latest automotive technology. This can be seen on the front lights are used, Light emitting diode (LED). More energy efficient light yet!

Another interesting feature is the Adaptive Front-Lighting System that allows the driver to see the road with a broader light, especially when turning. While Adaptive Conttrol Cruiser kecepagan activated until 160 km / hour, making the driver could be more fun and relax a little bit.

For maximum comfort and stability, "Air Suspension" which used this hybrid can be set at three mode settings: Normal, Comfort or Sport. While in town, select Comfort and when speeding on the highway, to gain stability, live press Sport. Steady!

Lexus LS600hL also complete with electric power steering gear ratio that can vary. Making steady invited to maneuver on the kinds of speed!

For security LS600hL dilengkapi11 safety airbags. Another is an additional anti-lock brake system (ABS), Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD), Brake Assist System (BAS), Traction Control (TRC) and Vehicle Stability Control (VSC).
Power Source. The combination power car is incredible when used simultaneously. Certainly when berakserasi. The problem, of course available gasoline engine maximum power of 394PS plus electric motor which also has great ability, PS 221. If incorporated into PS 615. With a total bobotGVW 2760 kg (including the maximum load), weight and power ratio 4.5: 1. This means that PS 1 is used to encourage weight 4.5 kg (maximum).

No less interesting, great effort is also friendly to the pocket and the environment. Lexus claims fuel consumption of 12.5 km / liter, similar to the Toyota Vios!

Nissan Patrol in Abu Dhabi

Japanese Nissan chose Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates introduced the 2010 Nissan Patrol which was held last weekend. No wonder, when the late end of 2009, the SUV was seized amateur photographers are "circled" in the City of Desert. Principals Nissan in Japan claim this car is very reliable, robust, affordable prices and called him "Any Field Stud".

Directly performed the unveiling of Nissan's top leaders / Renault Carlos Ghosn shot in Hotel Emirates Palace. From the story of Nissan references in the Arab country that says, "We know the market demand here, and we know the landscape," calls Ghosn.

Hence, Nissan SUV chassis hope this length would sell 20,000 units in the Middle East. Patrol is the seventh generation of Nissan Patrol. Using the platform 2011 Infiniti QX56, Nissan hopes to sell 20,000 units in the Middle East.

Nissan Patrol try to position this as an explorer off-road terrain. So, behind the crumpled hood of the engine capacity of 5.6 L gasoline direct injection V8. 400 dk strength with 560 Nm of torque, equipped with automatic transmission 7-speed.

"We are quite sensitive to the loyal Patrol owners. Hence, our engineers have improved the model," said Ghosn. But, he added, the designers still and they just change the grille and exterior appearance is soft.

We went into the room, the designers try to give the impression roomy and comfortable. Trus, leather, aluminum and wood dust model enliven the interior. Wide front seat leg room is relieved in the second row seats and third.

For safety, the Patrol is equipped with Hydraulic Body Motion Control System (HBMC). Thus, the position is more flat cars and symptoms of body tilt when doing migration path or maneuvering in a very small corner. This technology is the first in the Nissan family.

In addition, Nissan's engineers have also developed 4x4 system with 4 modes, namely road sand, asphalt, snow and rocky. The driver can quickly move between these modes. Enough with the small button flicked as needed. This SUV is also equipped with Hill Start Assist (HSA) and Hill Descent Control (HDC), then there is Tire Pressure Monitor system (TPMS).

Indeed, the Middle East is of particular concern Nissan. The proof, before produced and sent to the State Arabia, the prototype of the 200 units have been tested by the manufacturer in Motegi, Tochigi and Oppama.

Honda Civic Type R Mugen 200 Limited

If you're a big fan of Honda Civic Type R, Honda introduced the Civic Type R Mugen 200 for the British market. Interestingly, this two-door sedan produced limited 200 units by the European Mugen home modifications. Hence, the name Mugen Civic Type R have 200 numbers.

Machine that still carried 2.0 L capacity with a K20A DOHC i-VTEC technology. In standard conditions, the resulting power of 201 PS (148 kW/198dk) with 201 PS power. However, by Mugen, certain components are up-grade in order to boost energy.

In addition to runway kitchen, certain parts of the exterior also got a touch. It's like the front and rear bumpers, side skirts, alloy wheels measuring 19 inches of alloy, and the limited slip differential (LSD).

Special color, Mugen deliberately choose white color that contrasts with the black berkelir mirror. Mugen logo mounted on the rear, combined with the number 200. The plan, which was built in sedan Honda factory in Swindon will start in April next sale.

Toyota Motor Corp. (TMC) and Daihatsu Motor Co Ltd

The two principal Japanese cars, Toyota Motor Corp. (TMC) and Daihatsu Motor Co Ltd (DMC), are both introduced "the twins" hatchback for its domestic market. If the product named Toyota Passo, Daihatsu products named Boon. Both use the same platform.

Second generation
For TMC, the presence of Passo a second generation with a number of advantages over first generation was launched in June 2004. To be sure, more nimble maneuvers, the interior is more spacious, fuel efficient, and environmentally friendly.

Passo Gen-2 comes with two variants, namely "Passo" is simple and stylish and "Passo Hana" for the family. Uniquely, hatchback vehicle which has a long dimension of 3640 mm (Hannah 3650 mm), width 1665 mm, 1535 mm high and has 11 color choices.

For machines, there are two choices. First, a capacity of 1.0 L 1KR-FE (for Passo and Passo Hana) continously equipped with variable timing (CVT) and front-wheel motion. Toyota claims 25 per cent more efficient than standard fuel consumption of 2010 issued by the Japanese government. Indeed, the Japanese standard test results (refer to the Minister of Transport, the fuel consumption of 20.8 km / liter, whereas the traditional tests (10-15 times around the location) gained 22.5 km / liter.

Kitchen second runway capacity with 1.3 L 1NR-FE code that has dual variable valve timing-intelligent system (DVVT-i). This machine is only for Passo Hannah who hold four-wheel motion systems. However, its efficiency is still about 15 percent more efficient than Japan's 2010 standards. In addition, there is also a front-wheel motion.

Despite the small dimensions, these vehicles have a high level of safety because it is equipped with Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) and traction control system (TRC). So, with the combination of two technologies, the traction and the engine power can be controlled. Likewise with the brakes so that it can overcome the symptoms of spin.

TMC target 6500 units per month. Regarding prices, dibanderol ranging from 1 million yen to 1,470,000 yen.

Boon
Create Daihatsu, Boon is the first vehicle collaboration with Toyota for the domestic market (Japan domestic market). You might say, for the capacity of machines and technology carried, quarter three money with Passo. Including the use of CVT, exhaust emissions are extremely low and fuel efficient.

Of the composition, it is clear that birth DMC-Boon-Passo same as for the tax hit. For fuel consumption, 20 percent more efficient than standard fuel consumption which was published in 2010 the Japanese government.

Proton car 2010

PT Proton circulation Indonesia as ATPM Proton cars in Indonesia will launch three products throughout the 2010 facelift. The third vehicle consisting of Gen-2, Neo, and this president Exora become a mainstay of the country of origin brand to come to Malaysia to taste the cake rations in Indonesia's car market.

ATPM parties leaked information that the Gen-2 and Neo get polish on the exterior. Meanwhile, the appearance is more Exora President took dimewahkan with local vendors to supply additional components.

"To Exora will get various convenience features, such as leather upholstery materials, new entertainment package, and a new look, especially on the exterior. Because of the premium, the price would be high, approximately USD 300 million per unit," said Francisco Sirait as Sales Training and Development Head PEI at the Proton Media Gathering at Hotel Mulia, Senayan, South Jakarta, Wednesday (10/2/2010).

Francisco adds, the Gen-2 facelift will be launched late March or early April next. Meanwhile, Neo and President Exora exhibition introduced in Indonesia International Motor Show in 2010, mid-July.

On the other hand, Ricky Too HK as the President Director of PT Proton distribution explains Indonesia, Indonesia's economy continued to show significant improvement. In the long run, the greatest market potential in Southeast Asia is Indonesia.

Proton's sales performance related, Ricky target that sales will increase at least 100 percent from last year's performance. "This year we are targeting sales at least doubled from last year and in the range of 4,000 units," said Ricky.

Combined data refers motorized vehicle industry Indonesia, Proton sales last year was recorded at 2150 units. This number has increased significantly over 100 percent from 2008's position that only 1089 units.

SLS AMG, Supersport from Mercedes-Benz

This is the Mercedes-Benz products are positioned at the top of the pyramid products. He once made an icon greatness premium car manufacturers from Germany are in the segment SupersPort.

Gullwing sensation. Pengemar or lovers of Mercy would have known this one product, SLS AMG. Typical of him, the door opened like a seagull wings when flying (gullwing). This car has never been disclosed to the public during its debut at the Internationale Automobile Ausstellung (IAA) to-63 in Germany, September last year. MB also shows the concept of SLS as an electric car to compete with Audio e-Tron.

Assembly processes carried out by skilled hands and experts in the largest factory in Sindelfingen Mercy. In order for consumers to know the progress of production of cars that will be launched on March 27 this coming, Mercedes-Benz continues to provide information.

Evidence of Mercy luxury product that is shown in one banderolnya. In Germany, SLS AMG sells for 177,310 eruo (including tax). If converted to dollars, nominal is USD 2,340,492,000 or approximately USD 2.35 billion.

Well, can imagine, if there is an Indonesian who was so infatuated with this car, he must be willing to back out the tax so the price to 200 percent of the original, could even more! At the very least, he must transfer the bank accounts of about USD 5 billion to get it. Wuiih!

In fact, high prices do not reduce the interest some people to buy it. Despite the economic crisis has not recovered completely, Dr Joachim Schmidt as head of Sales and Marketing Mercedes-Benz Cars said, the demand for SLS AMG exceeded the target. "This proves that our product is very popular one," he admitted.

Technology & performance. Not only a sensational performance, the technology conceived and capabilities are also great. Components such as context, the cell body, and the machine is made of aluminum. Remarkably again, this car is also assembled by hand.

Aluminum chassis and body made by Fahrzeugthechnik GmbH Magna Steyr in Graz, Austria. Innovation company to produce the framework of weighted 241 kg.

Machines also assembled by hand in the workshop AMG, Affalterbach. Engine capacity of 6.3 liters, V8, capable of producing 420 kW power (551 PS) and 650 Nm of torque. To maintain the quality of the machine, apply the principle of one MB of installed machines by one person!

SLS ability AMG is also great. With the weight distribution front / rear 47/53 and posture flat car, this car is claimed capable of 0-100 sprint in 3.8 seconds kpj. For security reasons, this car fitted with electronic speed limiting top speed is only 317 kpj. As for fuel consumption in combination, 13.2 liters per 100 km or an average of 7.5 km / liter.

Ability is obtained through the 7 speed transmission with double clutch, sport suspension, and double-wishbone made from aluminum. The weight of the total based on DIN standard, 1620 kg.

"When built in Sindelfingen, means of production and product quality is very high. Hence, SLS AMG assembled here, "beber Dr Dieter Zetsche, Chairman of Daimler AG and CEO of Mercedes-Benz Cars.

New Subaru Impreza N2010

Prodrive, the home sports a special modification that is identical with the product Subaru, Impreza introduces N2010. Sites reported Nihon Car, Monday (25/1/2010). Hatchback vehicles from Japan has been in the up-grade to follow performancenya world championship rally Group N and Super2000.

Compared to previous models, N2010 Impreza has been equipped with the turbo air cavity with a size 33 mm according to the latest new FIA regulations. Previously, still using 32 mm size. Strength even after terdongkrak 20 hp turbo air cavity diameter is enlarged, and fitted flow fuel injectors and ECU re dikalibarasi. So energy diputaran very responsive medium.

"The engines and suspensions changed to N2010 much more competitive," said Prodrive Marketing Manager Graham Prew. In gravel tracks, Graham continued, this Impreza is very suitable for some Super 2000 field. But, on the asphalt track, it becomes a choice N2010 and reliable alternative to the operating costs very low.

Problem prices, N2010 set at Rp 1.8 billion. The amount is already included insurance and system rebuild.

Mazda Motor Corporation today launched the Atenza

Mazda Motor Corporation today launched the Mazda Atenza or Mazda6 outside of Japan called facelift for domestic market. The car is going into the middle segment is available in three forms of the body, ie sedans, sport (5-door hatchback), and sport wagon.

Energy sources offered in two engine choices, which is 2.0 liters and 2.5 liters. According to Mazda, 2.0-liter engine achieve the qualification standard Japanese Government to obtain a tax deduction. The reason, emissions of this engine is low.

2.0 liter Atenza models are available for sport sedans and wagons, and using technology MZR engine conditions or direct injection gasoline. This machine is getting a tax reduction of about 50 percent of the Japanese Government in an effort to promote cars environmentally friendly.

In Japan, the Mazda6 is offered with the choice of power transfer system, namely 2 and 4 x 4 x 4. But certainly, the new Mazda6 engine is compliant with the Super Ultra-Low Emision Vehicle (SU-lev). Emissions through the tailpipe 75 pesen lower than the emission limits made by the Government of Japan since 2005.

Atenza exterior adopted a new family face with a grill Mazda 5 points and design elements that give the impression sporty. To this also, Mazda pairing tires and aluminum wheels with options for 17 and 18 inches. For the interior, the center panel are now given a glossy finish and a black piano.

In Japan, Atenza facelift sold starting from the basic price of 2,100,000 yen (USD 217 million) to the most expensive 2,750,000 yen (USD 285 million) for the sport wagon. Mazda has a target to be able to sell this model in Japan as many as 800 units per month.

Mini Cooper Versi Audi

A1 designed by Audi AG Project Designer Exterior Design division Dany Garand is shown first in the event in 2007 Tokyo Motor Show is still in limited concept named Metroproject Audi Quattro. The car is targeted to young consumers and Audi decided to mass produced.

Petrol variants, the Audi will produce powerful 1.2-liter engine to 86bhp. While the 1.4-liter petrol variant with a blast of energy to reach 122bhp. While carrying diesel engine variants of 1.6-liter common rail injection and the highest 2.0-liter variant common rail injection with 90bhp power.

Views out of the car is quite firm, combined with lines that curved roof sporting style with extra large grille, implying strength pacunya kitchen. When he was named the Audi Quattro Metroproject, this car has a long dimension of 3.9 meters, 1.7 meters wide and 1.4 meters high. Car axle distance is 2.6 meters.

Audi official even took the pop prince Justin Timberlake as an envoy (ambassador) A1. "Justin Timberlake is an amazing artist. He split time mempu to improve their creativity with a busy life as a professional singer, "said Management Board Member of the Marketing and Sales Peter Schwarzenbauer Audi.

The price is estimated dikisaran U.S. $ 25 thousand or approximately USD 232.5 million. Audi hopes to sell 80 thousand to 100 thousand units per year. According to Audi, new cars will come with the new standards in quality, technology and design. Through excellence, the manufacturer is headquartered in Ingolstadt, Germany is sure A1 can be absorbed among young children.

A1 is currently being deliberately mysterious. Even before the official photographs distributed, precisely at the end of February 2010, Audi will release an online media that are detailed to explain important values that have A1. Release of the Audi A1 will be the premiere plan coupled with the ongoing Geneva Auto Show (March 2010). Dont miss it

Sketch Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution (Evo)

Sketch Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution (Evo) XI circulating in cyberspace. Evo XI rumored to be a car plug-in hybrid that will use electric motors to replace the turbocharger which are common in normal engines.

Evo XI will use the same platform with the concept car plug-in hybrid PX-MiEV which had appeared first in public in the event the Tokyo Motor Show (TMS) in 2009. If realized, the 2.0L engine that Evo will be much faster automatic with electric motor assistance through the power of lithium ion batteries. This electric motor will drive the front wheels, while for ordinary engines will drive the rear wheels that make the Evo XI four-wheel drive.

"This electric motor will work like a turbo, it's just more quiet and smooth so that the performance of this car is no doubt," says a source