2011 Audi Q3

 

 Since it is known that the new Audi Q3 in the summer of 2011 can be ordered, it is one of the most popular models in our blog. No wonder. First, it is an SUV and the vehicle class off to a meteoric rise. Secondly, the brand Audi has a clear rise trend. Worldwide, Audi plans to sell 1.2 million vehicles, up to now, so in the first four months, there are already 422,000. High hopes are also on the new Audi Q3, because in general, SUVs sell well and for the Q3, Audi uses the currently most successful SUV in Germany as the base. Talking about the VW Tiguan. In addition, Audi plans to create in the years to about 10,000 jobs.

Now it was announced that the launch of the Audi Q3 to 11 Has set June 2011. Market is, however, until the fall of 2011 (September / October).

My colleague Jana few days ago some interesting information on the SUV segment collected. In our article “SUVs in numbers ” is about the great successes of the Sports Utility Vehicle.

2011 Jeep Liberty Compact SUV

Jeep Liberty (also sold as the Jeep Cherokee) is a compact SUV from DaimlerChrysler. Liberty was introduced in 2002 with a style inspired by the Dakar and Jeep cars show Forester. Compete with the Toyota RAV4, Ford Escape, Chevrolet Equinox and Nissan Xterra. Liberty was the first jeep to use two new PowerTech engines: A 150 hp 2.4 L I4 and 210 hp 3.7L V6. Despite popular belief, freedom was not the first Jeep vehicle to use an independent suspension, the Jeep Wagoneer first used in 1960.

Brakes 4-wheel disc were added in 2003. For 2005, a 2.8 L VM Motori turbodiesel engine available in the CRD model. While diesel engines are not familiar in the U.S. market, Jeep said they sold 10,000 Liberty CRD models in the first calendar year of sales. Only available is 2005 and 2006, the CRD has since been canceled due to its diesel engine could not meet future emissions.

Liberty has been very successful for Jeep, surpassing the Ford Escape in 2005 to become the best-selling compact SUV in the United States. Liberty 70 percent of buyers are new to the Jeep brand and the Toledo North Assembly plant in Toledo, Ohio is running overtime to produce a model.

Jeep Liberty is designed to actually venture off-road – a trait not shared by many of its lighter competitors car-based SUV. It does so with confidence thanks to the steep approach and departure angles and exceptional suspension travel and articulation. Combined with an independent front suspension and solid rear axle and rack and pinion steering, a new or used Liberty works best for those who want a versatile, user-utility vehicle and a plan to build on the achievements outside the road from time to time.

Disadvantages include the Liberty (diesel version unsecured short-term) “the worst of both worlds”, a combination of performance and fuel economy sad. Furthermore, compared with booths and finishing in jurisdiction, the interior environment of Liberty is best described as Fisher Price, because it is a design exercise in the current hard plastic Jeep Liberty into account the main concerns of the first generation, transmission and better management of the road. It has more space for passengers and offers more convenience features. The cute style of the first freedom has been replaced by a more traditional Jeep look square jaw, and the cabin has more available luxury features, such as wipers, remote start, setting the memory controller and a power sliding sunroof canvas, which allows a large aperture. There is room for rear passengers, thanks to a wheelbase stretched 2 inches.

2011 Acura NSX

The new 2010 2011 Acura NSX has advancements not only under the hood. On the outside, waste was trimmed everywhere in the NSX-from the frame members to the suspension arms to the connecting rods-to achieve leaner, meaner functionality. In the cabin, the vehicle’s deeply sculpted bucket seats position the driver close to the center of gravity, poised to respond to the road. On the dashboard, the instrument cluster boasts large gauges that convey performance data against a dark blue background for easy reading at high speeds. 

Up above, the removable aluminum roof panel comes off quickly when you rotate a lever on each side, and is light enough for one person to lift easily. This feature is just another demonstration of how Acura has made the new and improved 2010 2011 Acura NSX into a work of art. And we’re not even talking about the available 2010 2011 Acura NSX body kits – these can make the vehicle from a work of art into a masterpiece. Check them out today.

Acura NSX Wallpaper

Acura NSX Wallpaper

Acura NSX Wallpaper

Acura NSX Wallpaper

Hyundai Eon in India Preview

Every small car from Hyundai definitely garners attention. Be it their first small car, the Santro or even their not so small i20. In comes news that Hyundai has been planning for a car to replace the Santro and we were all sure that it was going to be the i10, however, as is the norm, both the cars sell side by side in India. In comes more news about sightings of a car which is going to replace the ageing Santro for sure.  This car which went by the name or rather code name as HA has now officially being  christened the Hyundai Eon. We have a sneak preview of the Hyundai Eon In India. This car would officially launch around the second week of October.

This car would come with the new design language that Hyundai have been trying to promote, namely “Fluidic Concept” . That a manufacturer would bring in their highly publicized design language on a low cost  car. Multi dimensional in their approach are the head lamps while the grille is reminiscent of the new Hyundai  design language. By the way, “long period of time” is the meaning of the name Eon. Maybe, they named it so due to the fact that the Santro replacement took more than 11 years to come. We would say that the wait is worth it. This car has definitely got the style quotient  in place. The side profile definitely reminds one of some of the Merc cars. The rear profile would also remind one of many of the highly acclaimed for their design cars. Hyundai have hit the right spot with the styling of this car.

 

Hyundai have chucked the extra length and space thing in this car. This one has got  a shorter wheelbase than the Santro, to be exact, it stands at 2380 mm. However, the way the tall boy Santro was known for its roominess, this one wouldn’t be. It is said that space inside the cabin would be no more than the Nano. What the interiors would be are definitely notches above that of the Nano in terms of equipment as also the fit and finish. 

Why only the Nano, even others like the Alto, Spark and A-Star  would be left far  behind in this equipment war. A CD player would be standard along with other assorted things in the higher up variants. What the car lacks in space, Hyundai have cleverly carved out cubby holes for the Hyundai Eon in India, making it a smugglers delight in the process. The boot space for this one is also the largest in its class. It is said that it would be close to 218 liters.

 

The chassis is also similar to the one in the i10. This means that the ride quality as also the agility would be similar to that of the i10. This means a composed poise for this car. Seeing by the way Hyundai has done the NVH of the new fluidic Verna, even this one should be class leading. Visibility could be a problem towards the rear especially with the steeply raked in column cutting visibility to near zero. This could be a nice way by Hyundai to sell rear parking sensors as accessories for this car.

The engine for the Hyundai Eon in India would be derived from the one in the Santro. 56 Bhp of power is what the Eon is expected to bring along with it. That coupled to a nice shifting 5 speed manual would be a perfect combination in this segment.  ARAI certification says that the Eon would deliver 21 kmpl of petrol. With prices of petrol slated to touch Rs 80 per liter in the near future, this one would definitely be a chartbuster for Hyundai in terms of sales. The Hyundai Eon price in India is a thing which would definitely be an eye opener for even manufacturers like Maruti. It is said that this one would start with a base price of Rs 2.75 lakhs. Watch this space for more.

2011 Aston Martin DBS

Joining the Aston Martin V12 Vantage and the Lagonda Concept at Geneva next week will be the new Aston Martin DBS Volante, which will complete the DBS lineup.

 

Power comes from the same 6.0L V12 from the DBS Coupe making a total of 510-hp with a maximum torque of 420 lb-ft. That allows for a 0 to 62 mph time of 4.3 seconds with a top speed of 191 mph. The DBS Volante can be mated to a 6-speed manual gearbox or the Touchtronic 2 6-speed gearbox with electronic shift-by-wire control system. The motorised retractable fabric roof comes down in 14 seconds and can be activated at speeds of up to 30 mph at the touch of a button.

The Aston Martin DBS Volante will be built at the company’s Gaydon headquarters with deliveries to begin in the third-quarter of 2009. Pricing information will be revealed at the Geneva Motor Show next week.

Hyundai Introduces the 40 MPG Veloster Coupe

Photo: Michael Graham Richard

One More Small Car Getting Around 40 MPG on the Highway

Hyundai has been on a roll lately. After launching the all-new 40 MPG (highway) Elantra a few weeks ago, they are now debuting another small car that should get around 40 MPG on the highway (not an official EPA number yet), the 3-door Veloster coupe. It's a car aimed at the "Y generation", which is basically PR-speak for "urban, cheap, high-tech". Read on for more technical specs and photos.

Photo: Michael Graham Richard

Hyundai Veloster Specifications

Under the hood is an all-new small (for North-America) 1.6-liter direct injected gasoline engine called "Gamma". It produces an estimated peak output of 138 hp (103 kW) at 6,300 rpm and maximum torque of 123 lb-ft (167 Nm) at 4,850 rpm. It also features Dual Continuously Variable Valve Timing (D-CVVT), an electronic throttle control, a roller timing chain, variable induction and innovative anti-friction coatings such as CrN Physical Vapor Deposition (PVD) coating and Diamond Like Carbon (DLC) coating. Pretty high-tech, but it doesn't stop there.

Photo: Michael Graham Richard

The Gamma can be mated either to a 6-speed manual or a 6-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission. Dual-clutch transmissions keep most of the fuel-economy benefits of manuals, but with the convenience of automatics. Pretty much a win-win.

"This powertrain also has an Active Eco mode which modifies engine and transmission control for improved fuel economy that translates into more than a seven percent improvement in real-world fuel economy."

The Hyundai Veloster weights 2,584 pounds, more than 400 pounds lighter than the Scion tC.

I would really have liked to see a stop-start anti-idling system to improve city MPG, but that doesn't seem to be in the cards for now.

Photo: Hyundai

The Veloster will be sold as a 2012 model. Pricing to come.

Always Remember

Walking, biking, and taking public transit are all greener alternatives to driving. But if you're going to buy a car anyway, get the most fuel-efficient model that fits yours needs and drive it as sanely as possible (don't speed, combine trips, etc).

2012 Hyundai Veloster reinvents the affordable sports coupe

 

After the usual tease of spy shots and teasers, the sheet has finally been pulled back on the 2012 Hyundai Veloster. Not only does the Veloster take aim at wannabe efficient sports cars like the Honda CR-Z, it reinvents the way we look at the shape of coupes and hatchbacks, employing a unique three-door design that's surprisingly better in execution than we expected.

Hyundai is using its 2012 Veloster to unveil a slate of new technologies, including a brand new engine and transmission, as well as the automaker's first foray into the safety and convenience telematics realm with Blue Link. Hyundai is promising class-leading fuel efficiency with a truly sporty driving experience all wrapped in a wholly unique package, but does the Veloster meet the criteria?