Wednesday, August 15, 2012

Toyota Grand New Fortuner VN Turbo present in Indonesia

Toyota to bring back the newest output Grand New Fortuner VN Turbo in Indonesia on Thursday, August 8, 2012, Grand New Fortuner Turbo was officially launched by PT Toyota Astra Motor (TAM), with the latest diesel engines, the Grand New Fortuner VNT sold from Rp387 million to Rp421 , 9 million. Prices are on the road in Jakarta and surrounding areas.


Prices for Grand New Fortuner VNT rose Rp10 million from the previous generation sold Rp377 million. But with increased Rp 10 million consumers will benefit more than double the previous-generation Fortuner,

Grand New Fortuner VN Turbo Intercooler engine brings new 2 KD-FTV turbo VN, which replaces 2KD-television movie. With the new engine, this car has more power and greater torque, so the response and better acceleration.

Machine that can generate power up to 144 ps at 3400 rpm with torque of 35.0 kgm at 1600-2800 rpm.

Toyota offers for Grand New Fortuner VNTurbo ranging from Rp 387 million to Rp 421.9 million

Tuesday, August 14, 2012

Volkswagen is now offering better equipment in many of its models

This time, Volkswagen makers themselves have confirmed the new features included in this regard. In order to further improve its range, this manufacturer has decided to introduce some improvements in many of its models, and does it with new equipment that raise no doubt the existing quality of the range.

Going a little more in detail, first we find that the Golf Cabrio is enlarged its range of optional elements, and does so with the possibility to equip the Dynaudio sound system called Confidence, and the effective detector of fatigue. On the other hand, the Eos also incorporates this system that detects fatigue, another element is added is the reversing camera and ambient decor package Ebony wood finish.


On the Jetta, this car offers the possibility of equipping the bi-xenon headlights with LED daylight, the dynamic cornering light and LED taillamps, plus reversing camera as the Eos but only for the Sport . The Touran however, can be equipped with attendees Lane Assist and Dynamic Light Assist with different COMBINATIONS, and the detector of fatigue in the Sport version, and we must not forget that is also available for the Scirocco sports compact.

Without any premium at all, the Sharan Advance includes in its standard equipment detector fatigue, also reversing camera and Park Assist 2.0, vertically and horizontally adjustable headrest, and finishing equipment Sport also improves with the inclusion the panoramic roof.

Finally, it is noteworthy that the 2-liter TDI engine with 170 hp and 2-liter TSI 200 hp series now have the electronic system called XDS limited slip with which is possible to eliminate loss of traction in a very efficient curves. And as a fact to keep in mind, Volkswagen also offers the possibility to all those who wish to customize the Beetle, which may include the name "Beetle" as it was known all your life to this model in its tailgate. Volkswagen is now offering better equipment in many of its models

Volkswagen Polo 1.6 TDI 90 hp Advance 5P

This time we are facing a veteran of Volkswagen, a model that has five generations behind him and offered in bodies for three and five doors. To be honest, we might even say it has a glamorous than the rest of its direct competitors.

Inside, this utility offers a truly flawless finish and overall feel and quality of its materials is very good. His habitation is another aspect that plays to their strengths and its trunk has a capacity of 280 liters.


Note that this Volkswagen Polo 1.6 TDI 90 hp Advance 5P shares many mechanical and structural model of the same segment, as a result, its ergonomics are very well resolved, the front seats have to offer great comfort and at the same while holding the body well.

Once implemented, we can see that this car offers a great overall feeling very strong and dynamic. His suspension is very soft though admittedly not the most comfortable is to say, however, for those who are looking for something more, you can mount an optional sports suspension. Clearly these are not the only detail offered by this utility superiority over other Germanic models of its segment, and also one of the few models that currently allows combining a mechanical turbodiesel with automatic transmission, particularly with automated cash DSG dual-clutch seven-speed, which increases comfort in town and we can enjoy thanks to road cams are at the wheel.

It is also possible to choose a variant called "Cross" aspect camper, which raises its height is 15 mm above the ground and is surrounded by guards, but you should know that it remains a front wheel drive equipped with tires for asphalt. Anyway, this version is the finish Advance access to the range, is standard with features such as, the ESP stability control, four airbags, hill start assistant and air conditioning among others.

In terms of mechanics, diesel engine has a four-cylinder turbocharged 1.6-liter has an output of 90 hp at 4,200 rpm and maximum torque of 230 Nm between 1,500 and 2,500 rpm. With all this can speed up from 0 to 100 km / h in 11.5 seconds and top speed stands at 180 km / h, with an average consumption of 4.2 l/100 km.

In what regards its dimensions, its length reaches 3,970 mm, width of 1,682 mm is the height of 1,462 mm. Its empty weight is 1,155 kg. Volkswagen Polo 1.6 TDI 90 hp Advance 5P

Its price starts from the 17,000 euros.

The Peugeot 208 launches two new engines

This time we have seen this Peugeot has undergone some minor changes especially in the mechanical aspect, so much so that now the petrol range of Peugeot 208 has two new engines that have been developed by PSA and follow the trend itself segment.


According to advance themselves are responsible for signing, this car now has two new direct-injection atmospheric blocks and three-cylinder 1.0-liter and 1.2 provide a power of 68 and 82 hp respectively. You must know that these engines are significantly lighter than the four-cylinder that we all know, in fact weigh nearly 21 kg less than at the same time they have lower frictional losses, thereby ensuring also reduce fuel consumption by about 25 percent.

As a novelty, and another thing to keep in mind is that this manufacturer later incorporated into the range even more efficient version, adding the familiar Start / Stop and piloted a box to get the target to cut emissions to 95 g / km elements among others. The Peugeot 208 launches two new engines

Jaguar XJ_e: Hybridity in luxury

On this occasion, for all that is happening in the world of hybrid cars, it is clear that not only the most popular brands work with hybrid variants, and the proof is that premium manufacturers such as Jaguar and are also considering this option as a good way to reduce the environmental footprint in its model range.


The model that we see in the picture is a good test of the intentions that are responsible for Jaguar in this regard, we are talking about the new Jaguar XJ_e, representing an entire saloon capable of ensuring a consumption of only 3.2 l / 100 kms, something unimaginable today in any model of the brand.

As they say from the firm, this new model can cover a distance of 40 miles in electric mode thanks to its lithium-ion battery of 12.8 kW / h, which can be recharged in just four hours in any decision-conventional current.

In terms of mechanics, now its popular and powerful 5 liter V8 engine has been replaced by a 2-liter turbocharged engine, which in combination with the other 69 kW electric motor develops a combined output of 334 hp. With all this can speed up from 0 to 100 km / h in 6.5 seconds and top speed is self-limited stands at 250 km / h. One thing to keep in mind is that since these two motors can work together or indivualmente this luxury car benefits from an additional advantage, this is a range of no more and no less than 1,095 kilometers, and emissions are reduced to 75 g / km. Jaguar XJ_e: Hybridity in luxury