Fiat type 500

Recently Fiat type 500 kabrioletnya market for Japan, the Italian car manufacturer now make another breakthrough. Still with 500 models, they got the green light to produce 4-door hatchback version, as reported Autonews cited worldcarfans.com (19/4/2010).

This car will be marketed to Europe end of 2011. Meanwhile, for the American market is also expected in the same year, only marketing through Chrysler dealers.

Judging from the shape, this htachback Fiat 500 will compete with a small MPV like the Opel Meriva and the Scion xD. One hopes that the new Fiat later more powerful, given the platform, the weight and larger dimensions.

Today (21.4.2010), Fiat CEO Sergio Marchionne will announce plans Fiat five years. Including the arrival of the Fiat 500 hatchback that has been approved by the group within the LO production code. While in Europe, the car was categorized as a small minivan.

Fiat 500 hatchback will be produced at Turin's Mirafiori listed as the fourth generation after the two-door version (2010), a convertible version (in 2011 and a sports version. Only the latter is marketed under the brand Abarth

Honda CR-Z

Following the Civic Hybrid and Insight are already quoted, Honda offers a hybrid product again, this time named the Honda CR-Z. Carrying the hybrid engine combined with elements of sports cars, Honda claims the CR-Z hybrid sports coupe this and began to be marketed in Japan in February. That said, the CR-Z is the result of a combination of the Honda REMIX Honda Small Hybrid Sports, two-car concept that had previously exhibited.

Honda CR-Z

CR-Z himself was first introduced as a concept car in Tokyo Auto Show event in 2007. This version also had exhibited in the event North American International Auto Show in 2008 while the revised version of events had brought to the Tokyo Motor Show in 2009. Broadly speaking, not many changes that happened between two versions of this until the production version.

Physically, the CR-Z This has similarities with the CR-X and see the name used, may be a CR-Z is a continuation of the CR-X. But in reality, the actual CR-Z is an improved version of the Honda Insight was released as a hybrid car. Honda himself never gave a confirmation of this and prefer to call this as the CR-Z stands for Compact Renaissance Zero.

Honda CR-Z

Overall, the Honda CR-Z design is really sporty and compact. From the side, designed as car body higher in the back with two lines scratched in a strong accent on the right and left hand doors. As a result, even at rest, the CR-Z is giving the impression as if he was speeding. Grille is designed very large grin like a Mazda.

Implanted in the kitchen, installing a combination of Honda SOHC i-VTEC engine, four-cylinder capacity of the combustion chamber with Integrated Motor Assist 1.500cc. This combination is capable of generating power at 122 horsepower at point 6.000rpm with torque at 128 lb-ft. in the range up to 1.500rpm 1.000rpm. With the combination of this engine is also the CR-Z is able to achieve efficiency point 36 to 38 miles per gallon.

Honda CR-Z

Removed with the standard version features six speakers, AM / FM / CD / USB sound system, remote keyless entry, and cruise control while the version on it (the CR-Z EX) Honda additional pinning the Bluetooth link and 360-watt subwoofer and the satellite- linked navigation system with voice recognition is given only as an option. Questions of safety features, six airbags and antilock brakes fruit clearly means mandatory.

Ford Mustang Diesel 2011

European incessant promote environment-friendly diesel engines, forcing the American car manufacturer Ford to change its global strategy. Especially, for the European market they plan to bring small cars to Europe and this provision applies to the any countries in the world.

More than that, Chevrolet also announced it will market the Camaro to market in the continent of Blue in 2011. Who's new Ford Mustang to keep up with. As quoted autoevolution.com (7/4/2010).

This step, so clearly the problem and challenge for Ford. Despite injecting three new engines for the Mustang in 2011, making the car more power and better fuel efficiency than previous models. But the barriers are, in Europe apply the provisions of fuel consumption. Where for the 305 HP V6 engine, with 1 liter of fuel must be a distance 13 km.

If you want to achieve success in Europe, Ford had to bury the diesel engine under the hood of the Mustang. Indeed, since its introduction in Europe, the Mustang does not include best-selling vehicle, but the market is not bored, too.

In discussions with the weekly Autoline After House, Dave Pericak Mustang as the Chief Engineer said that to bring diesel engines for European market through the Mustang as flexibility.

For the Mustang which is marketed in Europe, Ford devised berkapasitasa 3.0 L V6 engine which is equivalent to the Jaguar XF and xj. Power produced 270HP with 443 lb-ft of torque.

The latest variant of the Honda CR-Z

Honda Motor Corp. has just successfully launched the newest hybrid, the CR-Z, on 25 February and has reserved 10,000 units in Japan. Now, to maximize this euphoria, the principal parties secretly prepare a new variant is a hybrid sports car.

Anyar model is still a coupe, but the CR-Z for two passengers-and given the same technology, only a larger dimension. Once the information was reported autoevolution.com, Friday (9/4/2010). Honda said a source inside, this product will have a body size equivalent to the Accord Coupe is capable of accommodating four passengers.

In addition, this new car will be equipped with a capacity of 2.5 L engine, four-cylinder and a parallel hybrid system called Honda's IMA. Gasoline engines can be developed, in addition to improving efficiency, maximizing performance sports cars in the CR-Z.

Apparently, this new product realization will happen next year when Honda launched the CR-Z type R. Currently no further information related to this plan, still have to wait for further information from the principals.

Nissan Juke CArs

One of the interesting cars on display at the New York Motor Show which opened today (2/4/2010) is Nissan's Juke. This compact crossover or SUV when he was named Qazana concept.

Juke performing initial public offering last month at the Geneva Motor Show 2010. Nevertheless, the Renault-Nissan has introduced it in Paris in early February.

Interesting aspect of this crossover is the dimension. Apparently the same as the Toyota Avanza Daihatsu Xenia or this. However, the Juke looks macho with a stocky body: the front and back squat.

Dimensions (mm): length 4135, width 1765, height and wheelbase 1570 2530. Compare with Avanza 4120, 1635, 1695 and 2655. Juke wider and lower.

No less interesting, in the United Juke dibandrol below U.S. $ 20,000 (USD 185 million). Here, the same as Toyota Rush (even more expensive) or a Daihatsu Terios.

Well, maybe this macho crossover into Indonesia? If Nissan Motor Indonesia, do not enter it, ascertained that the importer will be offered for Nissan enthusiasts or those who prefer to this SUV. Moreover, this car is also assembled in Japan and will be marketed this summer.

Motorcycle Interior. In addition to the attractive appearance of this crossover 5 door, interior Juke also has a special characteristic. Especially the front seat and center console box. This section is designed as the original, motorcycle gas tank shape. Cingklong then painted with colors.

Quite interesting is the combination of black and red. However, Nissan also offers a black-silver color. Transmission stick located on the highest part of the console, gear shifting lever is short. Leather upholstery which layers were given a high enough quality.

At the rear, the seat can be folded with the distribution of 60/40 and can be folded evenly with the floor so that the trunk space grow large.

Equipment. Like the cars of today, Juke also features buttons for On / Off switch. Steering wheel with audio control buttons. While the equipment in accordance with the needs and development is now the Bluetooth and iPod connectivity, radio statelit, with the USB audio connection, subwoofer Rockkford Fosgte, navigation systems that can provide traffic information quickly.

There are also behind the camera to see the condition and sunroof. Additional other security, 6 air bags which consists of two front airbags, side and in the glass.

Active Security is, equipped Antilock Brake System (ABS) and Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC). For stability, added with traction control. There is also a tool to monitor tire pressure.

The more macho crossover appearances with 17-inch tires. No less interesting, with kupe design concept, the handle (the handle) are not placed in the rear door panels, but at the top of the one with the rear pillar garnishes.

New technology that this car is accompanied on the Integrated Control (I-CON). One of the functions controlled air conditioning, drive mode selector: Normal (day-to-day conditions) Sport (fast) quickly and Eco (thrifty).
Machine. Because marketed globally Nissan offers three engines for Juke. Engine 1.6-liter and 1.6 liter turbocharger with direct injection system. To Europeans also offered 1.5-liter diesel engine emission standards have reached Euro5.

For transmission, offered a choice, 6-speed manual and CVT automatic with Nissan's distinctive Sport mode operation.

Nissan Navara ST-X Series 4 in Australia

Nissan Australia (NA) introduced a double cabin pickup or D-Cab Navara ST-X Series 4 to markets in the country who are on the rise steadily. NA management reported, as quoted Autoevolution.com, Wednesday (24/3/2010).

In terms of appearance (exterior) no significant changes, except the power diesel turbo engine with a capacity of 2.5 L was increased to 140 kW and 250 Nm of torque. An additional safety feature is the form of ESP.

Still around the kitchen pacemaker, changes made on the direct injection system that is now the bar from the previous 2000 bar 1800. Changes included in an engine's cylinder head design of parallel ports.

Combination of test results, fuel consumption of the utility vehicle with manual transmission version of the 6-level acceleration was at 8.5 liters per 100 km or 1.3-liter is more efficient than ever. As for version 5-speed automatic transmission produces a combination of 9.0 liters per 100 km or more frugal than the previous 10 liters per 100 kilometers. In addition, CO2 emissions are also lower.

"Increased power can be brought smiles Navara ST-X riders. Not only was the increase, but also inputs, especially fuel consumption. Exhaust gas emissions were reduced participate," said NA management.

On the inside Navara ST-X there are new additions such as switchgear, door linings, and upholstery fabric. The other features include standard ESP, brake assist, EDB, 17-inch alloy wheels, headlight that can be controlled, AWD mode selection, and 4-channel-track utilitarianism.