Friday, May 24, 2013

Mercedes-Benz All-New S-Class Launched

 
Mercedes-Benz is preparing to launches the 
All-New S-Class on May 15, in Hamburg, Germany. That's why, since last weekend, brochures to video teaser circulating through a variety of media.

Based on the brochure, the W222 models, larger dimensions than the previous version: 5,136 mm long, 1,927 mm wide and 1,471 mm in height (now 5,116 mm long, 1,899 mm wide and 1,496 mm high). Same wheelbase, 3,035 mm.
The figure of New S-Class experienced many changes. Including headlamps equipped with LEDs at the top, with chrome trim grille that is wider, bottom vent thinner model and larger fog lights with LED line. More curved body lines that look more elegant. For fender, adopts and designs such as CLA CLS that more distend.

For the interior, MB still retains the feel with the combination of classical, modern and elegant. This is obvious from some trim on the dashboard and door panels that using wood and chrome. Steering is also a new one, two-bolt models.

In dashboard mounted 2 12.3 inch TFT screen with a different function. The main screen for the information speed, engine speed and other information. While in the middle is for infotainment. 


Power source, offering three options, the S350 uses engine 3.0 liter, V6, 258 PS turbo diesel powered. Then the S500 uses V8, 4.7-liter, turbo, 455 PS, last one, the S400 hybrid, combining the V6 engine, 3.6 liter with an electric motor that produces 306 PS.

Thursday, May 23, 2013

The New BMW X1


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After the partial success of BMW Z4 roadster, luxury car manufacturer BMW plans to launch its cost efficient and much stylish SUV (Sports Utility Vehicle) model BMW X1 in the Indian auto market. BMW has launched BMW X1 with comparatively lower price tag to capture more market share and to make its position stronger in luxury car market. The powerful SUV from BMW is priced in the range of Rs 22 to 30 lacs. The company unveiled this stylish SUV at Delhi Auto Expo on 23rd December 2010. BMW X1 is launched in 3 major variants that are available with six speed automatic gearbox. The three variants of the car are equipped with a petrol engine and 2 diesel powered engine. The affordable SUV, BMW X1 is launched in India as a CKD (Completely Knocked Down) unit and will be manufactured at the company’s Chennai based manufacturing plant.

This BMW X1 doesn’t have as much cargo space as larger competitors, but reviewers say it can comfortably seat four adults, though there are seatbelts for five. The automotive press agrees that the X1’s cabin is made with high-quality materials, and its standard features, which include Bluetooth, a USB port and HD Radio, are typical for the class. 

BMW X1 is also armoured with lots of advanced active safety features like ABS (Antilock Braking System), dual front airbags and side ITS head airbags for front and rear both, central locking, crash sensor, front and rear fog lamps, halogen headlamps, front and rear seat belts with pretensioner and belt force limiter, side impact protection and many more features.
(cardekho.com, usnews.com)

The most favorite car in my life :) , very comfortable to drives and gives the sense of calm for passengers.







Sunday, May 12, 2013

Toyota FT-HT Yuejia Concept

Toyota FT-HT Yuejia Concept
   Toyota showed off more than 50 products and concept models in the exhibition 2013 in Shanghai Motor Show. One of the stars at Toyota pavilion which covers 4,600 square meters is the FT-HT Yuejia.

Six-seater concept car was designed specifically to satisfy the needs of young Chinese consumers. Cars debut at this exhibition is a body structure with no pillars and the scissor doors. Another characteristic is the large and dramatic grille that dominates the front view and three parts  arrangement of the headlamps. The interior is also unique with unusual seat configuration, the individual line seats.

This car seems to be prepared for the China domestic market and using a hybrid drive system that  currently being worked at Toyota Research and Development Central in Changshu.