In the USA debuts the updated version of one of the most popular cars in the country — Honda Accord (sedan and coupe).
Honda Accord for the US citizens
The North American version of the car has received "sharper" style of an ex-terrier and improved aerodynamics, that in a combination to completions of the motor and transmission has led to increase of profitability of the four-cylinder petrol motor to 10,2 l/100 km.
Outwardly, new Accord now views more solidly at the expense of new style of a bumper, headlights and a radiator lattice. Inhabitants of the USA also had a possibility to order new Honda Accord with leather salon and additional options. More detailed information on the prices and characteristics for Honda Accord 2011 will appear in the middle of August to novelty sales start in the North America.
The official world premiere of luxury off-road car Infiniti QX56 2011 has taken place in New York.
New Infiniti QX56 2011
Full-size SUV has grown on 35mm at length and 28mm at width, but became a little below the predecessor. Under a cowl is hidden 5,6-l V8 by power of 400HP, with a 7-step automatic transmission. In comparison with the previous generation the expense of fuel at QX56 was reduced to 10%.
The rich complete set of an off-road car includes the onboard computer with the 8-inch touch display, satellite navigation, wireless communication Bluetooth and luxury audiosystem Bose.
For safety cruise control, system of the prevention of leaving from a lane, the control over "blind zones" and many other things answers. For the USA base price Infiniti QX56 2WD begins with $56,700US, 4WD — $59,800US.
On February, 14th, 2010 in Abu-Dhabi the presentation of off-road car Nissan Patrol of the seventh generation has taken place.
New off-road car Nissan Patrol
Nissan Patrol remained same impressive and serious as earlier, however now body outlines look less angular and more corresponding to a spirit of the age. The same concerns also salon: company Nissan has used reasonable efforts to make an interior as much as possible comfortable and pleasant.
It means, that now an interior will fit a skin, the polished aluminium and a tree, and the new multiscreen entertaining DVD-system can brag of two 7-inch monitors which have been built in headrests of forward armchairs. Besides, designers could increase by 100 mm space for feet of passengers of the second row of armchairs and facilitate a life to inhabitants of the third row of seats.
2011 Nissan Patrol
Nissan Patrol last generation it is constructed on the basis of a new platform and it's completed more powerful 5,6-l V8 with power of 400HP, the maximum twisting which moment makes 550Nm. Further there should be motors easier, however at present no information on them is present. But it is precisely known that the 400-strong unit will incorporate to a 7-step automatic transmission and the updated system of a full drive allowing quickly to choose one of four variants of preoptions: for movement on highway, sand, snow and a stony surface.
Nissan has pleased admirers of a brand with news that Nissan Micra will be presented 2011 modelling years on the Geneva motor show in March of this year. According to all available information, the model will have two more updatings.
Sedan Nissan Micra
Nissan Micra in a body a sedan it will be started in a year. Besides, mini-MpV which has numerous similarities with Micra and it is constructed on a new universal V-platform, will appear in 2012.
There is an opinion, that following generation Renault Clio also will have a V-platform and to gather in India. This step was regarded as treachery of the French patriots.
The car for the first time will show to public next week on the International motor show in Shanghai, however to a premiere of a photo of the car are already published.
Off-road car Lexus GX
The second generation of off-road car Lexus GX, as well as the first, in many respects is technical analogue of model Toyota Land Cruiser Prado. Proceeding from it, special distinctions in appearance between Lexus and Toyota to expect it was not necessary, as it has been confirmed definitively after the publication of a series of pictures.
External differences Lexus GX consist in occurrence of own lattice of a radiator, bumpers of other form, the forward and back light engineering entered in ruler Lexus, instead of Toyota. In salon of differences hardly it is more, also they are appreciable first of all on the forward console. It also is executed in style Lexus and whenever possible should not remind about Toyota.
As to a hardware, that, despite lacking official release about specifications and complete sets, about much it is possible to judge even from a model index. The second generation of an off-road car receives index GX460 while former it was known as GX 470. On change 4,7-l V8 comes more modern 4,6-l, on the majority of parametres surpassing the predecessor. Power of a novelty makes 310HP against 263HP at the predecessor.
New car Lexus GX
The version of an off-road car is reflected in the published photos for the North America. The USA and Canada still remain the main markets for model, however the model geography will be expanded at the expense of a number of the Asian countries, and the prime minister in China to that only the proof. In salons of the American dealers the car will appear in the beginning of 2010.
The car, whose debut should take place within the next year, has again got to objectives of automobile paparazzi, this time not on the closed display, and in the street cities.
I love Infiniti QX!
The 1st pictures of new generation Infiniti QX have appeared several months ago when the car has been casually photographed on one of the closed displays in the Near East — region which should become for a novelty to one of the cores.
Now QX has got to objectives of cameras in the United States where should strengthen positions Infiniti in a segment of off-road cars of a luxury class after strong falling of demand for model of present generation. Despite a strong camouflage, it's possible to receive full enough representation about appearance of the car.
Off-road car Infiniti QX is sustained in modern style Infiniti that is especially appreciable by a forward part of the car. Main competitor QX becomes Lexus LX which at the moment of occurrence Infiniti QX in the market the first restyling will possibly go through.
Date of exit QX in sale is not known yet, but the manufacturer declared time and again that model alternation of generations will take place within 2010. Cost of a new off-road car, predictably, only the little will differ from the price present QX and in a base complete set will a little exceed $50,000 in the United States.
The compact model for home market of Japan focused on a fine half of Japanese society should become the cosy and friendly assistant to modern ladies. Daihatsu Motor begins sales in Japan new version Mira — one of the models most popular. Updating Mira Cocoa has own appearance which is distinct from standard Mira. The compact car it is developed with such account to cause positive emotions in associates and first of all at women, after all their company sees as main buyers Mira Cocoa.
2011 Mira Cocoa
The car of class Kei completely corresponds to requirements of the segment. The unique offered engine is 3-cylinder 660 petrol. Power of the engine of 58 h.p., and the twisting moment of 65 Nm. Certainly. "Mechanics" in a combination with Mira Cocoa is not offered: the variator and a traditional 4-step automatic transmission on the basis of the hydrotransformer are accessible. Thus Mira Cocoa it is possible to get both with forward, and with a full drive.
Salon equipment traditionally for cars of a similar class: the conditioner, an electropackage, a fabric upholstery. Colour of furnish, certainly, colours of cocoa. In general, speaking about why the model has received name Cocoa, experts in marketing assert, that it is made on purpose to cause sensation of a house cosiness and calmness which can be received behind a cup of hot cocoa.
In the beginning of 2011 company Lexus plans to begin a batch production of the "charged" updating of coupe-cabriolet IS With, informs the US edition Car and Driver referring to own sources. The cabriolet is equipped with the aluminium three-section roof hiding in a coupe behind back armchairs for 20 sec.
2011 Lexus IS-F
"Hot" coupe-cabriolet Lexus IS will receive the five-litre eight-cylinder engine power of 420HP, working together with an eight-step automatic transmission. It's expected, that dynamic characteristics of the open version, because of strengthening of elements of a design of a body, can will worsen a little. We will notice, that sedan IS-F is dispersed to 100 km for 4,8 sec, and the maximum speed makes 270 km/h.
Besides, according to some information, company Lexus has begun working out of the version of model IS with a body "coupe" and the new car which will replace cabriolet SC430 in scale and will receive soft developing top. The detailed information on these cars yet is not informed.
The first espionage pictures new Land Cruiser Prado have appeared in the beginning of July. The car has been noticed without what or a camouflage at once in the several countries of the Near East.
Toyota Land Cruiser Prado
Now in a network next "leak" — the advertising brochure with the car description promptly extends, some pages from this brochure are more exact. Despite rather low quality of scanning, it is possible to make out in details enough not only appearance, but also an off-road car interior.
Apparently under the presented images, appearance Prado completely corresponds displayed on earlier accessible pictures. Differently, to the buyer the car will get in such kind. Convex headlights, a powerful lattice of a radiator, massive wheel arches and wings — the basic lines of shape. Among other changes the glass of the fifth door opening separately for access to the top part of a luggage coupe is allocated: to lay small load it is not necessary to open all door.
Besides appearance, for the first time there is a possibility to judge and about an interior new Land Cruiser Prado. It is executed in modern style Toyota, but uncharacteristic earlier an element the wheel with two horizontal and two vertical crossbeams is unique. Still there is no information on what changes under a car cowl: whether there were new engines or Prado borrows them the predecessor.
There are no data and about when the car will enter the market. The most probable period there is an end of summer — the beginning of autumn, but officially it's not confirmed and not denied. Prospective cost of the car is not underlined.
By 2010 company Mitsubishi is full determination to make an electrocar with the increased stock of a course.
Mitsubishi cX Concept
The Japanese motor-car manufacturer will not be limited to models with additional charge from a network, such, as iMiEV. A new electromobile will construct on the basis of the diesel conceptual car CX presented in 2007 on the Frankfurt motor show. Electric updating will equip with the battery which will allow the car to pass 40 miles without additional charge, and the small petrol motor for charge renewal. Sales of a new electromobile start in the end of 2010.
2,2-litre diesel engine D-CAT becomes the newest offer. The engine differs high characteristics and is simultaneously rather economic, corresponding at this the to ecological specifications. Power of a 4-cylinder diesel engine makes 150HP, twisting moment — 340 Nm in a range between 2 000. The new diesel engine allows the car to be dispersed to 100 km/h for 9,5 with. For model with a body a sedan and 9,8 with. In version Tourer (with a body universal). The fuel expense makes, 6,4 l/100 of km in the mixed cycle agree to data of the manufacturer.
2011 Toyota Avensis
The diesel engine is combined with 6-step automatic transmission. The similar combination is realised for the first time on cars Toyota in Europe in the given segment. Cost Toyota Avensis with a new diesel engine makes in the Great Britain in the minimum complete set of 21,515 pounds sterling.
Besides a diesel engine, Toyota increases number of the countries where the base 1,6-litre petrol engine is accessible. Till this moment Avensis with the similar engine it was possible to get in the several countries of Europe, now Toyota Avensis it's accessible and in the Great Britain.
1,6-litre petrol engine Valvematic has power in 132HP. In a combination to 6-step mechanical transmission (for the given engine "mechanics" is offered only) it allows Toyota Avensis to be dispersed to 100 km/h for 10,4 with.
The fuel expense makes of 6,5 l/100 in the mixed cycle of km. The given engine is accessible to versions with a body a sedan and the versatile person in complete sets T2 and TR. Cost Avensis with the 1,6-litre engine in the base version makes from 16 485 pounds sterling.
In the middle of next year company Toyota plans to start hybrid updating of hatchback Auris which will be made at factory in the Great Britain for the European car market. On it informs British edition Autocar referring to the message of the head of European division of Toyota Tadashi Arashima.
New Toyota Auris
What hybrid power-plant will be used for a novelty not specified yet, however, under assumptions of some foreign editions, the car will receive units from model Prius of new generation. We will notice, that hybrid Toyota Prius is equipped with a power-plant using two electromotors and 1,8-litre petrol "four".
It's expected, that hybrid hatchback Toyota Auris will cost little bit less, than model Prius, the prices on which in Europe begin from 24,950 euros. Let's notice, that plans of the Japanese motor-car manufacturer include release by 2020 of hybrid versions for all cars.
Honda Accord — known and popular model all over the world (Acura TSX in the USA).
Honda Accord/Acura TSX
And the exit restyling versions or new generation does not remain not noticed. Judging by conceptual design which is shown these days in Shanghai, all goes to that is fast Accord will go on "tightening".
Accord SR-9 has been designed together with the Chinese division of company Guangzhou Honda. Comparing the presented sample with the European and US analogues, is evident the forward bumper cut out in a new fashion. More aggressive design, a new lattice of a radiator, sharp corners and lines. Besides, on exhibition Accord it is visible new lateral thresholds and wheel disks. Nevertheless it is impossible to name external changes cardinal. But hardly who will argue, that new "appearance" will be apprehended by the world community on hurrah.
Japanese automobile company Honda has presented on the international automobile show in Geneva the European version Accord Tourer Type-S.
Accord Tourer Type-S
On the dynamic characteristics the new car does not differ from sedan Accord Type-S. We will remind, that in the USA this model is on sale under name Acura TSX. On sale in America the car will appear in the autumn of current year, and in Europe — has already appeared. Universal Honda Accord Type-S it is completed by the diesel 4-cylinder engine iDTEC in volume 2,2L and power of 178HP, the twisting which moment is equal 380Nm. The car have equipped with 18-inch wheel disks and the increased bumper.
Company Mitsubishi has presented on the British market the high-speed version of the tenth generation of model Lancer Evolution — FQ-330 SST.
2010 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution
Power of the modernised 2-litre 295-strong engine have increased to 329HP the maximum twisting moment — 437Nm. The car equip with six-step transmission Sports Shift Transmission. Dispersal to 100 km/h for 4,4 sec — for 0,3 sec faster than Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution FQ-300 SST. The maximum speed — 250 km/h.
Cost of Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution FQ-330 SST makes 35,900 pounds.
Almost all know, that German tuning studio Lorinser specialises on cars Mercedes-Benz.
2010 Lexus LS460
But, probably, tuners wanted a variety and today they have exposed on the general court finished in studio Lexus LS460.
On the Japanese sedan have put a new bumper, lateral skirts, a small rear wing and a new back bumper with the built in exhaust system and an air inlet. On a cowl there was all a same engine V8 power of 381HP which disperses the car to 100 km for 5,7 sec. Also Lexus have completed with known wheels of firm Lorinser which usually put on cars Mercedes-Benz.
