Compact Hybrid from Toyota Motor

On Motor Show in Detroit is presented the new conceptual car of the Toyota Motor — Prius C. As say in the communique of a Japanese brand, this prototype is a harbinger of a compact hybrid hatchback which appears in a batch production in first half of 2012.

2012 Toyota Prius C

According to representatives of Toyota Motor, the small hybrid hatchback is aimed at young men for whom is needed — the harmless and dynamical city car with spacious interior, but economic and accessible at the price is. The detailed information on this car yet is not informed. In the company only specify that the novelty receives "all current technologies as in 2011 Toyota Prius (coupe)".

Earlier on the Detroit Auto Show also presented the compact van — Toyota Prius V Concept. This car has the wheelbase "stretched" on 78 mm and the big luggage compartment (971 litres). Besides, for transportation large-sized a prophetic back of rear seats it is possible to combine. A power-plant at the car same, as well as at usual Prius: the 98-strong gasoline engine in volume of 1,8 litres, the electromotor power — 80HP.

Toyota Yaris of a Next Generation

Toyota Motor extended the 1st official photos and the information on hatchback Yaris of next generation (in Japan is on sale the Vitz). The premiere of the car took place in Japanese headquarters of the manufacturer.

2011 Toyota Vitz aka Yaris

Judging by photo, the car silhouette became more dynamical, also was been changed: the glass cover line, headlights, radiator enclosure and front bumper. As the chief engineer of Toyota Hirofumi Yamamoto declared to Autocar, the previous of Toyota Yaris basically was bought by women, however with new car intend to change this tendency. "The new car received more sports style, therefore we expect that this time of more men pays attention to this model", — added Yamamoto.

The new Toyota Yaris on 100 mm became longer than the predecessor (3,885 mm). Thus the wheelbase increased by 50 mm thus it allowed to increase by 35 mm quantity of free space for feet of rear passengers. The width of the car remained former — 1,695 mm, and the height decreased for 20 mm — to 1,500 mm. Besides, Yaris on 30 kgs became easier, and its weight makes now only 1,000 kgs.

The car will be offered with three gasoline engines in volume 1,0, 1,33 and 1,5 litres. First two motors develop 69 and 94 horse forces accordingly, and the 3rd, capacity of 108HP. Hatchback Toyota Yaris in Japan will be accessible only with a automatic variator, however for the European car market the 5-step mechanical gear box becomes base. Diesel Toyota Yaris appear in 2012.

Toyota Yaris hatchback appears on sale in Japan already in the near future, however the car reaches Europe only to 2011 summer.

Two Light Versions of Subaru Impreza WRX STI

Subaru Motor presented two special versions of Impreza WRX STI — Spec C and tS. The 1st of them differs from base cars in the lowered weight, and also the modernised engine and the chassis. Other version received a carbon roof and the recustomized suspender. Both cars will be exhausted by the limited series: the carbon sedan gets to 400 buyers, and 900 persons can buy the facilitated hatchback.

Subaru Impreza WRX STI: Spec C & tS

The 2-litre engine of the Japanese version of Subaru Impreza WRX STI Spec C received the modernised turbocharger (with new bearings), the reprogrammed control package and more productive fuel pump. Capacity of the unit remained former — 308HP, however the maximum twisting moment increased with 422 to 430Nm.

The weight of Spec C is lowered at the expense of installation of an aluminium cowl, easier accumulator and more thin lobbies and rear screens, and also 18-inch light-alloy wheel. Besides, at a novelty brake a caliper will be coloured in golden colour.

Version of Subaru Impreza WRX STI tS, besides carbon roof, also receives the modernised suspender with new front and strong absorbers, an extension of windscreen pillars, other antiroll bars and 18-inch wheel disks. Such car will be offered only with 2,5-litre turbo-engine (300HP/350Nm).

In Japan the prices for Subaru Impreza WRX STI tS will begin from 4 million 20 thousand yens (about 36,500 euro), and on Spec C — from 3 million 643 thousand 500 yens. I notice that usual WRX STI costs on 42,1 thousand yens more cheaply.

The hybrid hatchback of Lexus

On a motor show in Sydney Lexus company presented hybrid car CT 200h with sport package F Sport.

2011 Lexus CT 200h F

The firm program of completions includes: possibility of dark blue body (is offered only for "charged" sedan IS-F), installation of a new radiator enclosure, more aggressive front bumper, and also other wheel disks. Also the car with sport package F Sport receives the modernised interior with a new steering wheel, metal mouldings on a pedal, and other mouldings on thresholds in style IS-F.

Besides it, for a hybrid hatchback the recustomized suspender is offered. According to representatives of Lexus, in this car a roadability improved, and also noise and vibrations decreased. The power-plant of model CT 200h did not undergo to changes.

The European car sales of Lexus CT 200h begin in the middle of October. The first buyers can receive the car by the end of current year.

Tuned Hybrids by Lexus

New Essence by Infiniti

Infiniti will present on Geneva motor show (in March of next year) the conceptual three-door hatchback.

Infiniti representatives said:

"The serial version of this car will be shown in the autumn on a showroom in Frankfurt or Tokyo. The Geneva concept car will be something very especial, will differ from everything that we did earlier. It will be the small car which surpasses all your expectations."

It's expected that the three-door Infiniti hatchback will be constructed on a platform of Mercedes-Benz A-Class of following generation which the Japanese manufacturer receives within the limits of cooperation between concern Daimler and Renault-Nissan alliance. As it was informed earlier, the same chassis in the future is planned to use and for a new compact crossover Infiniti FX.

Besides a hatchback, Infiniti company also prepares compact electrocar which, according to preliminary data, will be constructed on the basis of Nissan Leaf car. Thus Infiniti borrows also Leaf power-plant, completed with the 109-strong electromotor. The cruising range of this car makes 160 km, and the maximum speed reaches 140 km/h. It's expected that sales of Infiniti electromobile begin in 2013.

2011 Infiniti Essence Concept Car

Mazda has shown a new hatchback

Mazda company presented official images of the compact three-door hatchback executed in a new corporate style of Japanese cars Mazda which has been presented for the first time in the end of August.

Next Mazda

The new corporate style of the Mazda company is named by Japanese word Kodo — «Soul of Motion». As the chief-designer of Mazda Ikudo Maeda earlier declared, in similar style all cars of Japanese mark which appear in the car market in the near future will be sustained.

Soul of Motion — New Design by Mazda

Prototype of Shinari came in the stead of concept car Nagare which has been shown for the first time in 2006 and till now is prototype of all models of company Mazda.

Minivan Mazda5 of following generation will be a latest model with design in stylistics Nagare.

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2011 Subaru WRX & WRX STI Photos

The 2011 Subaru WRX and WRX STI is one of the best of Subaru cars in the market. Either the sedan or hatchback type, performance has never been different. Being popular for years in the World Rally Championship, the Subaru WRX can absolutely compete for the top prize.

For 2011, the WRX has ditched the black robe for a string bikini, flaunting some serious haunches in the process. Meanwhile, the car's big brother – the WRX STI – has been fitted with a completely reworked suspension and an all-new four-door body style.

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2011 Subaru WRX and WRX STI Specs:

As anyone who managed to survive the rash of Pontiac "wider is better" ads of the mid ‘90s can tell you, throwing more than an inch into a car's girth can have a big impact on how the vehicle performs. "We managed to increase the track of the WRX by nearly 1.5 inches," says Martyn Harding, Impreza car line manager for Subaru North America. "That's huge." In reality, Subaru has spread the WRX by 1.3 inches compared to the 2010 model—a big number by anyone's count—thanks solely to the car's wild new bodywork. While the hatchback now wears the same cladding as last year's WRX STI, the look is most noticeable in four door trim, where the body is dominated by front fenders that are flared to body builder proportions and rear quarter panels that are built to match. There's even more than a hint of BMW M3 in the rear diffuser. Throw in a set of wheels that are wider by a full inch and suddenly the car is capable of laying down grip well past the engine's capability.

Like last year, the WRX gets its power from a turbocharged 2.5 liter four-cylinder engine with 265 horsepower and 244 lb-ft of torque. Mated to a five-speed manual transmission and an all-wheel drive system, the combination returns 19 mpg city and 25 mpg highway. Likewise, the WRX STI retains its old engine, though it produces a more muscular 305 horsepower and 290 lb-ft of torque. The engine is bolted to a six-speed manual gearbox and an adjustable all-wheel drive system, all of which is good for 17 mpg city and 23 mpg highway.

But the big news on the WRX STI front is what's under the car. Subaru has built in sway bars that are about 30 percent more rigid, stiffer springs (16 percent in the front and 55 percent in the rear), stiffer bushings and a lower ride height for 2011. The company has even moved to steel-ball type bushings where the front control arm meets the body for added rigidity, though it's surrounded by a rubber bushing to keep noise and vibration down.

Price of the WRX will cost you at around $25,495 for the four-door and five-door trims. While the WRX STI sedan is priced at $33,995 and the five-door will cost at $35,995.

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The 1st photos of updated Suzuki Swift

Japanese company Suzuki has published new photos of following generation of compact car Swift, including the first pictures of an interior of the car.

New Swift interior from Kizashi

And if outwardly new hatchback a little than differs from the predecessor in car salon there were essential changes. First, it's executed in Kizashi style. Secondly, here are established new liquid crystal screens and a gearshift.

Suzuki Swift became longer, is more spacious and is easier, than the previous version. The compact hatchback is constructed on a new platform which on 90 mm is longer, than previous version, and also the wheel base at the new car more on 50 mm.

Suzuki Swift it will be equipped with the petrol engine in volume of 1,2L instead of former less effective motor in volume of 1,3L. Power of the new unit makes 92HP, the twisting moment is 120Nm. The engine is aggregated both with mechanical, and with an automatic transmission. The expense of fuel at the motor, according to official data, makes 4,2 l/100 km, and emission CO2 in atmosphere — 116/km.

Updated Hatchback by Suzuki

From the beginning of next year the modifed diesel engine in volume of 1,3L will be accessible also, the expense of fuel at which is equal 3,5 l/100 km, and emission CO2 — 109/km. In 2011 also expect occurrence of sports updating Swift with the engine in volume of 1,6L. Car sales of new Suzuki Swift in Europe start in the autumn of current year.

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Last Sedan of Civic Type R

Honda Motor Co., Ltd. Declares intention to stop manufacture of model Civic Type R with a 4-door body. Henceforth, in the series of Type R for Civic, will remain only the hatchback. Last sedan will be collected in Japan in August. However, the version made in the Great Britain with a 3-door body of other design — will receive updating.

Civic History

For the 1st time Civic Type R has appeared in 1997, during this period, manufacture of cars was based on car factory Sudzuki in Japan.
Following manufacture of model has been moved to the Great Britain on car factory in the city of Swindon (county Wiltshire).
Assemblage of 3rd generation of Civic Type R has again returned in Japan, and in the Great Britain have adjusted release of the version with the European design of a body. Now, after the assemblage termination in Japan, in manufacture will remain only the hatchback.

Simultaneously with the message about phase-out of 4-door Civic Type R Honda Motor has informs the info on preparation of special series Civic Type R Euro especially for Japan. Ex-terior design updating, and also interior completion becomes the main change.

The sales start date of updated Civic Type R Euro will be declared later.

Honda Civic Type R Euro

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Suzuki has declassified a new Swift

Suzuki Motor has presented the first official information about new hatchback Swift.

2010 Suzuki Swift

Appearance of a novelty in comparison with the predecessor has changed not strongly: the car had other lattices of a radiator, an air inlet in the central part of a forward bumper and sections of antifog headlights, and also there were other back lanterns. The detailed information on interior modernisation yet is not informed.

Updated Hatchback Swift

Hatchback Suzuki Swift is constructed on a new platform. The wheel base of the car has increased by 50 mm, the forward and back track has extended on 10 and 5 mm accordingly, and the dimensional length of a body which in comparison with the predecessor became easier and more rigid, has increased on 90 mm.

Now the length of the car: 3850 mm, width — 1695 mm, height — 1510 mm, and the wheel base is equal to 2430 mm. New Suzuki Swift will appear in the European car dealer centres in the autumn of current year.

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Toyota prepares a minivan Prius

Toyota Motor prepares for start of new hybrid minivan Prius.

New minivan Toyota Prius

It will be the new car first completely has added in a series of hatchbacks Prius. New release of minivan Prius will begin in 2011. Also, Toyota aspires to keep cost of hybrid minivan Toyota Prius at level of cost of standard minivans.

Hybrid minivan Prius can become the first car by Toyota which will be equipped li-ionic by the accumulator of own working out. The car will be equipped by three rows of seats and sliding doors. Potentially Toyota Prius can contain to seven persons and it will be positioned in the car market, as the family car.

Toyota Prius 2010: Smart Key

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Subaru has shown in New York the new STI

On a motor show in New York has taken place the world premiere of a sedan and hatchback Subaru Impreza WRX 2011.

Aggressive updating

The experts inform, new generation sport car erases distinctions between updatings WRX and STI: from last version is inherited wider body with a broad gauge in front and behind, 17-inch disks and tyres dimension 235/45R17. As a result updated Impreza WRX looks essentially more aggressively than predecessor.

Promo video: Subaru Impreza WRX

Both the sedan, and a hatchback are equipped with the identical engine — a 2,5-l turbo-engine 265HP power and 5-step mechanical transmission. The beginning of sales Subaru Impreza WRX 2011 in the USA is planned for summer of 2010.

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In Geneva Nissan has shown a new Micra

On a motor show in Geneva the world premiere of compact hatchback Nissan Micra of new generation has taken place. As they say in the official press release, the car becomes global model and will be on sale in 160 countries worldwide.

Compact hatchback Nissan Micra

Hatchback Nissan Micra of following generation is constructed on a new platform which will be used also for subcompact crossover Juke, whose occurrence on the conveyor is planned for September of current year. The dimensional length new Micra makes 3780 mm, width — 1665 mm, and wheel base — 2450 mm, that on 61, 5 and 20 mm more than at the predecessor. The hatchback height is equal 1525 mm — on 15 mm more low Nissan Micra to the previous generation.

New interior Nissan Micra

Originally in the European car market new Nissan Micra it will be offered with the three-cylinder petrol engine in volume of 1,2 litres developing 80HP (108Nm). Later in scale are planned to add the 98-strong unit of similar volume equipped with a variator.

Besides Micra, in Geneva the European presentation also has taken place: cabriolet Nissan 370Z, crossover Juke updated Qashqai, Pathfinder, and also electromobile Leaf.

Lexus has presented a photo of a new compact hatchback

Company Lexus has published the first photo of five-door hatchback CT 200h. The debut of the car constructed in stylistics of concept car LF-Ch, will take place next month on a motor show in Geneva. On it informs network edition Autoblog.

Compact hatchback Lexus

On preliminary data, the dimensional length of compact hatchback Lexus will make 4300 mm, width — 1790 mm, height — 1400 mm, and the wheel base will be equal to 2600 mm.

It is supposed, that Lexus CT 200h will receive units from Toyota Prius: the 1,8-litre petrol motor power of 136HP. Subsequently in hatchback scale there will be more powerful versions 300h and 400h. Also it is expected, that the novelty will be accessible and with usual internal combustion engines.

In salons of the European car dealers compact hatchback Lexus will arrive in the autumn of current year. The car will make competition Audi A3 and BMW 1-Series.

New Lexus CT200h

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Mugen represents 200 copies of Honda Civic Type-R

Company Honda tuning studio — Mugen — engaged in operational development of exclusively cars of this mark, has presented the special updating of hatchback Civic Type-R which has received name Mugen 200. In total it is planned to make 200 cars in this version. On it informs site Carscoop.

Honda Civic Type-R by Mugen

The special version of car Honda Civic Type-R will be painted exclusively in white colour and begins to be equipped with the aerodynamic weather-cloth of a body including a new forward bumper, other "skirts", the big back spoiler and other back bumper with the integrated branch pipes of final system. Also the novelty will receive 19-inch wheel disks, emblems with an inscription "Mugen" on a body and the special tablet in salon with individual number of each car.

Honda Civic Type-R Mugen 200

The technical stuffing of such cars will not undergo to any modernisation. Hatchbacks will be equipped still with the two-litre motor power 201HP. We will notice, that studio Mugen has developed earlier 240-strong updating Honda Civic Type-R for which it is offered similar Mugen 200 weather-cloth of a body.

Sales Honda Civic Type-R Mugen 200 in the Great Britain will begin in April of current year.

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Second coming: Toyota Passo

The Japanese motorcar giant, which reputation has seriously suffered after the whole series of the service responses which have arisen because of problems with a pedal of gas, has pleased the admirers with news about an exit of hatchback Passo of the second generation developed in cooperation with company Daihatsu.

New hatchback Toyota Passo

The novelty has come in the stead of "the dynasty founder" Passo which sales have begun in 2004. The dimensional length Toyota Passo reaches 3,64 m, width — 1,66 m, and height — 1,53 m. Despite the compact sizes of the car, in the car with comfort 5 persons can take places. Besides, model capacious enough luggage carrier, the truth has exact volume in the official press release is not specified.

Second generation Toyota Passo will be completed with two petrol motors. The power unit which on 1 l of fuel about 22,5 km are capable to pass became the base engine. The second motor of a ruler in volume of 1,3 litres is less economic: 1 litre of gasoline will suffice only on 21 km.

The Japanese car market

In a standard complete set price Toyota Passo will make $11,000US. On the Japanese car market simultaneously with a new hatchback will be on sale new Daihatsu Boon.

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Toyota Prius has received the sports version

Hybrid car Toyota Prius most sold in the world has received the sports version. The Concept car under name Prius G debuted on the Tokyo motor show.

Hybrid car Toyota Prius G

The hatchback power-plant remained invariable — a basis the 1,8-l 4-cylinder petrol engine power makes of 99HP and the auxiliary electromotor. Nevertheless hybrid dynamic characteristics managed to be improved at the expense of serious work with aerodynamics: Prius G has received new bumpers and lateral footboards. The strengthened chassis and sports brake system ADVICS help the concept car to remain operated even in impassability.

Sport hatchback Toyota Prius

Toyota Prius G it's allocated also with design elements: LED-inserts in headlights, a dual exhaust pipe, 18-inch disks, aluminium pedals and a sports wheel. According to Toyota, in Japan sales of a serial sports hybrid start in the middle of 2010.

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Honda has presented the promised CR-Z

Honda Motor has presented new hybrid hatchback CR-Z. By means of Honda CR-Z the Japanese motor-car manufacturer hopes to return the former popularity which peak has happened in 1991 after release CRX.

At first sight, in CR-Z echoes CRX and even original hybrid Insight are looked through. However critics have been a little disappointed by specifications Honda CR-Z. The car has 122HP and only 173Nm.

Hybrid hatchback Honda CR-Z

The car is equipped 1,5-l VTEC by the 4-cylinder engine with integrated Motor Assist, and also a 6-step mechanical transmission which will go complete with an expected variator.
Expense CR-Z will make 6.53 l/100 of km in a city and 6.19 l/100 of km on highway.

As it became known, release CR-Z is planned for the summer period of 2011.

2011 Honda CR-Z Hybrid

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