New Vios

New Vios or Vios Facelift ready menyambangi customers in Indonesia. Well ... next week!

In the place of origin of these cars are assembled, Thailand, Vios new faces have been introduced on March 9 last. Now being exhibited at the Bangkok International Motor Show (BITEC), which lasted until 6 April. In that country, prices termurahnya 514,000 baht, or about USD 150 million.

Electronic media have published photos of this subcompact sedan, including those taken from a brochure Vios which is marketed in Thailand. In a country that white elephant called Vios 2010-2011.

Seeing new faces, some analysts caution Vios looks more cool and stylish. Change is not much done on the exterior and interior. Nevertheless, the changes were considered sufficient to give the impression gril luxury and sporty.

Gril new four-line models are now given a layer of chrome and gives the impression sporty and luxurious, and still accompanied with fog lights.

Side rearview mirror is still equipped with lights Sein. However, the new Vios looks more attractive with the new design 15-inch rims and 185/60R15 tires. Back then, although the design has not changed, but the position of mica color changing lights. The white part now becomes red and vice versa. There are also encrusted chrome trunk strip.

With equipment cabin design has not changed, except the steering wheel. Changes in color only on the center console or dashboard controls the audio and air conditioning installed. This section now appear with a darker color combination (middle) and silver on the outside. Simply give the impression wah!

Transmission rod coated with a skin now with audio buttons and change more significantly. While the multi-information display (MID) located in the center to inform the total mileage, fuel consumption, and average velocity. There's also the AUX connection for MP3 players and iPods into the car entertainment system.

Machines still rely 1NZ-FE 1427 cc engine, with DOHC 16-valve technology, VVT-i. Because of that, the ability to produce power and torque are unchanged, ie 80 kW (109 PS) @ 6000 rpm and 141 rpm Nm@4.200. Active safety equipment is standard ABS, EBD.
Currently Vios is offered with 3 variants, with prices starting from USD 206,400,000 to USD 232,200,000.

Nissan Leaf, Nissan Motor

Want to build electric cars Nissan Leaf at the end of this year or early next year? Sure can. The problem, Nissan has started to pre-order this electric car in early April after tomorrow. The price offered was very when compared with electric cars like the Mitsubishi iMiEV.

In Japan, according to Nissan Motor, Leaf sold for ¥ 3.78 million (USD 378 million). Well, because the cars have the incentive - if the Japanese government is providing incentives in fiscal year 2010 - is estimated to Japanese consumers only have to pay ¥ 2.99 million (USD 299 million).

Quite cheap compared to compact cars. For comparison, in the UK, Mitsubishi iMiEV who also started opening price yesterday, selling for £ 38,699 (USD 530 million). According to Nissan, Leaf buyers will get a rebate incentive of up to

Nissan conduct vigorous campaigns for Leaf. before the car reached the hands of consumers in December, Nissan is preparing a comprehensive infrastructure in Japan, including after sales service.

To get Leaf, the customer enough to pay ¥ 2.4 million (Rp240 million). According to Chief Operating Officer (COO) Nissan Motor, Toshiyuki Shiga, enthusiasts can visiting Nissan dealers across Japan, the day after tomorrow.

Nissan also offers a hire purchase, with a down payment ¥ 2.4 million (installment ¥ 100,000 per month or USD 10 million. According to Nissan's including the cost of electricity costs.

He further, compared with the same class car, Nissan Leaf costs very competitive. Because the car uses only electricity is not no need lubrication. During the six years of ownership, the cost of electricity that must be paid the owner of this car i expected ¥ 86,000 Japanese. Bandiangkan with cars still use gasoline engines, ¥ 670,000 (in Japanese besin price 148 yen / liter) or only 12 percent.

However, it does not mean electric cars superior compared to all cars that use gasoline engines. Menggurangi electric car C02 emissions to 10 tons in six years. Leaf Nissan sales targets in Japan in 6000 units this year.
Charging place. In order for the commercialization of Leaf running smoothly, Nissan has prepared this car owners need later. The most important equipment just tentuu charger or battery charger. In this case charging the owner of this car done at home or at work. For that, dealers will help the installation fasiilitas charging at home every buyer Nissan Leaf.

Currently Nissan has prepared all the requirements of this electric car owners all over Japan. Among other places charge the battery with voltage 200 volts. For this, Nissan has chosen a location 2200 plus support from their 200 dealers in the negari Sunrise. Also prepared rapid charging system, battery is 80 percent in 30 minutes.

Nissan also announced, has successfully developed a rapid charger for charging half the price of existing tools today. Rapid charging, this time newly available at all Nissan dealerships in Japan.

Also planned, for every 40 km provided the charge! Thus, the electric car owners do not have to bother with an empty battery!. Stopped for a quick charge the battery, in half an hour, could no longer continue travel.

Nissan also will do this socialization electric cars all over Japan with a test drive programs, exhibitions and provide opportunities to the public for used.

Kia Soul get Safety Car

To strengthen its presence in the image of the car market, Kia's global product, a car dibaiat Soul security (safety car) in Indy car racing event in California, United States (U.S.), last weekend. This is the second appearance, after first exhibited in the arena SEMA Show in Las Vegas, last year.

Crossover of the South Korean manufacturer is built by modifying Gogogear and displays various general changes. Suspension systems and tires of course subject to change. In addition, pinned strobe lights in headlights, rear, and on the vehicle.

Adding body kit is also made to increase the levels of aerodynamic products, such as free-flow exhaust Borla custom, lightweight battery Optima, Konig Velg aluminum with thin tires abalutan of Takeda.

Soul also been contracted as the safety car for the race on the United States Touring Car Championship season this year. Soul is the result of the development of models inspired by Turing race in Europe and the many advantages that have sedans, creating a crossover product.

Nissan March Manual

Afternoon Indonesia car may continue to grow. In fact, in ASEAN can now say # 1. However, Indonesia is not the main target of the development of car manufacturers like Nissan. For example, Nissan chose Thailand to develop a cheap car.

On 12 March, Nissan has started to produce the Eco-Car, the Nissan March, although the official launch of the new is coming on March 26, coinciding with the opening of the Bangkok International Motor Show 2010.

March or in India and Europe called the Micra, standard version with manual transmission 5-speed, white elephant in the country is sold at a price of Rp 106 million or 375,000 bath. While most luxurious version, bath, or 537,000 USD 155 million, CVT automatic transmission (only available in June).

From the dimensions, March or Micra less than Livina. March Group is a Toyota Yaris, Honda Jazz, Mazda2, Hyundai i20, Chevy Aveo, and soon to be followed Ford Fiesta. March machines used smaller (so called "Eco-Car"), 1.2-liter, 3 cylinder, DOHC, 12 valves.

With the smaller engine capacity, of course not the same ability to March with a small car over. If Nissan marketed in Indonesia, most nearby opponent is Suzuki Splash. Both use a 1.2 liter engine. The ability to produce engine power is almost the same.
Specifications
1198 cc engine capacity
Diameter x measures 78.0 x 83.6
Comparison of compression 10.2: 1
Maximum power. 58 kW (79PS) @ 6.6000 rpm
Torque max.
106 Nm (10.8 kgm) @ 4400 rpm
Dimension mm
Long

3780 mm
wide

1665 mm
High

1515 mm
Axle distance of 2450 mm
Wheels and tires 165/70R14