Jumat, 03 Juli 2009

New Golf GTI 2009




Volkswagen unveiled U.S.-spec variants of its sixth-generation Golf and its pavement-eating cousin, the GTI, earlier today at the New York International Auto Show

Following in the tradition of past GTI models, the performance version of the sixth-generation car will not look radically different from the standard car. That being said, larger wheels and tires, a lowered suspension and a few GTI-specific parts are part of the equation. A red grille surround returns, albeit in revised form.

The new GTI will be powered by a 210-horsepower, 258lb-ft of torque, 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder. VW’s six-speed DSG transmission will be available on the GTI, as will a six-speed manual.

The new GTI will hit 62 mph in 7.2 seconds, and will also boast a top speed of nearly 150 mph. However, the GTI will return more than 30 mpg on the European cycle.

In order to ensure the GTI is an all-around performer, expected the hot hatch to come equipped DCC adaptive damping and an XDS electronic differential.

The GTI will show up in dealerships later this summer in both two- and four-door versions.

Mini Cooper S 2009


The Cooper S is a high-performance variant of MINI's iconic hatchback. Like the regular Cooper, the "S" model was fully redesigned for the 2007 model year. The second-generation Cooper S is powered by a 1.6 liter four-cylinder engine producing 172 horsepower, eclipsing the desirable "100-hp-per-liter" measure revered by enthusiasts.
he engine features a twin-scroll turbocharger, which provides 177 pound-feet of torque maintained consistently throughout from 1600 rpm all the way up to 5000. When accelerating, torque is briefly increased even further to 192 pound-feet by the "overboost" function. All this translates into zero-to-60 mph acceleration in 6.7 seconds and a top speed of 139 mph.

Compared to the first-generation MINI , the new model has a lower center of gravity, wide track and the wheels moved to the extreme corners. This helps ensure go-kart like handling and increased safety during spirited driving. The EPAS Electrical Power Assisted Steering helps to make the MINI even more nimble and agile on the road, speed-related assistance ensuring low steering forces when parking and precise control at high speeds.

While the 2.76-inch-longer exterior is mostly evolutionary, BMW describes the new interior as "revolutionary." For increased safety, curtain airbags now protect all passengers.

Despite the car's increased measurements, its weight has been reduced by 192 lbs for the Cooper S manual, 72 lbs for the Cooper S auto.

The Cooper S comes standard with six standard airbags, plus a number of electronic safety features. Anti-lock ABS brakes are standard, as are Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBFD) and Cornering Brake Control (CBC).

Automatic Stability Control + Traction (ASC+T) is standard on the MINI Cooper S with an on/off switch. Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) is optional.

A new Hill Assist feature for manual gerabox models maintains brake pressure for up to 3 seconds after the brake pedal has been released and before the clutch has been engaged.

MECHANICAL
6-speed manual Getrag transmission
1.6L OHC 16-valve turbocharged I4 engine
Fully electronic throttle control
Front wheel drive
Engine start/stop button
MacPherson independent front suspension w/single-joint spring-strut front axle
Multi-link rear suspension w/multiple-control-arm rear axle
Speed-sensitive pwr rack & pinion steering
Ventilated front & solid rear disc brakes
Twin-pipe exhaust system


EXTERIOR

16" X 6.5" S-winder alloy wheels
P195/55R16 all season tires
Hood scoop air intake
Body color sport bumpers
Rear spoiler
Black honeycomb grille
Halogen headlights -inc: follow-me-home function, beam throw control
Front fog lights
Body-color pwr mirrors
Heat insulated green glass
Speed-sensitive front intermittent wipers
Auto rear window wiper
Chrome fuel filler cap cover


INTERIOR
Leatherette front sport bucket seats -inc: manual seat adjustment, seat height adjustment, seatback easy-entry
50/50 split-folding rear bench seat
Center console -inc: storage compartment, (2) cup holders
Aluminum alloy foot pedals
Sport leather tilt/telescopic steering wheel
Sport button
Instrumentation -inc: tachometer, center-mounted speedometer w/digital "actual speed" indication, date/time, trip odometer, engine oil level indicator, brake fluid level
On-board computer -inc: outside temp, average fuel consumption & speed, trip computer
Pwr windows -inc: one-touch up & down, automatic window lowering when door is opened, trap release
Pwr locks
Remote keyless entry -inc: central locking open/close, liftgate unlock feature
Central locking system -inc: fuel filler cap release
Pre-wiring for alarm system
Engine immobilizer
Air conditioning
Rear window defogger
Climate controlled glove box
Checkered interior trim finishers
Door panel storage pockets
Front sun visors w/vanity mirrors
Side sun visor for driver
Roof-mounted grab handles
Color-adjustable ambient lighting
Lighting -inc: front map/reading, luggage compartment
Front seatback storage nets
(1) rear cup holder
Rear storage trays
12V auxiliary pwr outlet in luggage compartment


SAFETY
4-wheel anti-lock brakes (ABS)
Electronic brake force distribution (EBD)
Cornering brake control (CBC)
Traction control w/automatic stability control (ASC)
Dynamic stability control (DSC)
Dual stage front air bags -inc: passenger occupant sensor
Front seat-mounted side-impact air bags
Front/rear side curtain air bags
Crash sensor -inc: fuel cutoff, activate hazard lights & interior lights, doors unlock, airbag deployment
3-point seat belts for all positions w/belt stopper, pyrotechnic belt tightener, belt limiter
ISOFIX child seat attachments w/(2) rear anchorages (LATCH)

Honda Odyssey 2009


Designed around the concept of emotive quality that will move all who experience it, the new fourth generation Honda Odyssey provides an advanced fusion of the human/machine interface, a liberated feeling for all occupants, and a distinctive presence. So, the all-new Odyssey was developed with the goal of generating strong feelings in every circumstance: riding in it, driving it, and looking at it.

To fulfill customer expectations for excellent fuel economy related to growing awareness of environmental issues, the all-new Honda Odyssey is equipped with a 2.4L DOHC i-VTEC engine and torque converter-equipped CVT, a combination that enables the vehicle to achieve both superior performance and class leading fuel economy of 13.2km/L. Moreover, the all-new Odyssey features DBW (drive-by-wire) control and an ECON mode which improves fuel economy by applying collaborative control of the CVT and air conditioner to reduce engine load.

Exterior design

  • The exterior is designed around a concept of sensual dynamism, with richly contoured surfaces to express both dynamism and solidity for conveying elegance and power.
  • The front view features sharp graphics, with headlights flowing out from the chromed bumper center portion and a sculpted V-line extending up over the hood from the front grill to impart a sense of speed and power. The narrow headlights add an intrepid feel.
  • The side view features a fluid silhouette with a one-motion line from front nose to roof end. This combines with the strongly contoured surface in an expression of sleekness and power.
  • For the rear view, the cabin has been strongly tapered and the rear window rounded to impart a compact feel for the cabin. Horizontally oriented rear combination lights add a feeling of breadth.
  • The voluptuous body contours are further highlighted with a super platinum coating.
  • Six color variations are available, including two new colors.

Interior design

  • The interior is designed to achieve an advanced feel in a refined and comfortable space.
  • The double-layered, gently sculpted instrument panel imparts a feeling of comfort and spaciousness.
  • The 3D self-illuminating gauges and indicator lamps are laid out around the centrally positioned speedometer in a 3D arrangement and grouped into functional zones for instantaneous recognition.
  • The audio, climate control, and navigation controls are positioned for easy operation in a highly intuitive center panel.
  • The front seat cushions employ low-resistance urethane for low fatigue and an outstanding hold.
  • A telescopic & tilt steering mechanism helps maintain the optimum driving position.
  • Power train
  • The 2.4-liter DOHC i-VTEC engine combines outstanding fuel economy with powerful performance, featuring class-topping 13.2km/L and strong, torquey response at all speed ranges.
  • The torque converter-equipped CVT combines outstanding fuel economy with smooth and seamless acceleration, for a more comfortable driving feel in a wide range of situations.
  • Efficiency improvements and weight reduction in the engine and transmission have helped boost fuel economy, while ECON mode supports even more economical operation.
  • Utility
  • The second-row seats feature a three-way split back that allows the left, right, and center seatbacks to be independently folded down, allowing a variety of seating arrangements with a single action.
  • The third-row seats employ an under-floor storage mechanism to create a flat, easy to use luggage space.
  • The tailgate has been made thinner and shaped to secure more luggage space than the previous model. The luggage space is even easier to use, with a flat floor and a flexible luggage board that extends all the way to the backs of the second-row seats when the third-row seats are stowed.

Body

  • Improved joint efficiency at the upper and lower front pillar ends and other innovations result in a frame construction with outstanding rigidity. Optimized front/rear rigidity balance and stronger joints throughout also contribute greater dynamic rigidity.
  • Strong, lightweight, high-tensile steel has been effectively deployed along with a larger cross-sectional area to allow the use of thinner materials while ensuring efficient strengthening.
  • Road and wind noise have been kept to an absolute minimum by reducing sources of noise and vibration while making the body and chassis more rigid throughout to effectively prevent the vibrations caused by engine and road noise from reaching the cabin. Damping and absorption materials are also strategically located to block out unwanted noise.

Chassis

  • The low center-of-gravity chassis combines nimble handling with a comfortable ride for all occupants.
  • In the front, a double-wishbone suspension delivers outstanding straight-line stability and ride comfort.
  • In the rear, the reactive-link, double-wishbone suspension achieves a compact design that significantly contributes to the low-floor platform.
  • A more compact powertrain and innovative body design secure ample tire turning angle to achieve an outstanding, class-leading minimum turning radius of 5.4m.

Driver support functions

  • Active Cruise Control (ACC) and the Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS) help alleviate the burden on the driver during highway driving. Availability varies depending on the type.
  • All types come equipped standard with Motion Adaptive EPS, which works in concert with Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA) to provide steering assistance for more stable vehicle control.
  • Camera images are displayed on the navigation screen to reduce blind spots around the vehicle and facilitate smoother parallel and garage parking, as well as enhancing feelings of safety and security when driving along narrow roads or approaching 3-way intersections where visibility is poor. The Multi-view Camera System is available as a factory option on all types.

Safety

  • The vehicle's Advanced Compatibility Engineering body provides a higher level of protection to vehicle occupants while also helping to mitigate impact on the other vehicle in a collision.
  • The vehicle is also designed to mitigate pedestrian injury in the event of a collision, particularly to the head and legs, thanks to the use of impact-absorbing structures.
  • The Collision Mitigation Brake System (CMBS) with E-Pretensioners (driver and front passenger seats) helps anticipate collisions and mitigate injuries and vehicle damage should an accident occur. Availability varies depending on the type.
  • A side-curtain airbag system helps mitigate head injuries due to a side collision in all three rows. Availability varies depending on the type.
  • ISO FIX-compatible child seat anchoring bars and tether anchors (left and right second-row seats) are standard on all types.

Environmental performance

  • All models are certified by the Japanese Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism as having emissions levels 75% lower than what is required by 2005 standards.
  • The M, L, and Li FWD types exceed Japanese government fuel economy standards for 2010 by 25%; the M, L, and Li 4WD types by 10%; and the Absolute by 5%.

Honda Civic Type S 2009

(Price is By Request)

Selasa, 30 Juni 2009

Lexus RX 350



MECHANICAL
3.5L DOHC SFI 24-valve V6 engine -inc: dual variable valve timing w/intelligence (VVT-i)
6-speed sequential-shift automatic electronically controlled transmission -inc: OD, snow mode
Front wheel drive
Independent MacPherson strut front suspension w/coil springs
Independent double wishbone rear suspension w/coil springs
Front/rear stabilizer bars
Pwr rack & pinion steering w/pwr assist
Pwr front ventilated & rear solid disc brakes
Tool kit


EXTERIOR
8" x 7.5" 5-spoke alloy wheels
P235/60R18 tires
Compact spare tire
Integrated rear spoiler
Automatic on/off headlamps w/delay-off feature
Integrated front fog lamps
LED brake lamps
Pwr heated mirrors w/built-in LED turn lamps
Acoustic noise-reducing windshield glass
Water-repellent front door glass
UV ray-reducing window glass
Privacy glass
Variable intermittent windshield wipers
Intermittent rear wiper
Chrome door handles


INTERIOR
Cloth seat trim
10-way pwr front bucket seats -inc: pwr lumbar, adjustable headrests
Driver seat easy exit -inc: auto away/return
Reclining/sliding rear 40/20/40 split fold-down seat -inc: adjustable headrests, 1-touch fold levers
Center console -inc: storage bin, cupholders
Rear center armrest -inc: cupholders, storage box
Cut pile carpeting
Carpeted front/rear floor mats
Pwr tilt/telescoping steering wheel w/audio controls
White LED instrument cluster display -inc: maintenance indicator
Front seat belt warning light
Pwr windows -inc: 1-touch auto up/down, jam protection
Pwr door locks -inc: anti-lockout feature
SmartAccess remote entry system -inc: multi-function remote, remote window down, volume-adjustable confirmation tone, rolling code technology
Lexus personalized settings
HomeLink programmable garage door opener
Pwr fuel door release
Vehicle theft-deterrent & immobilizer system
Automatic dual-zone climate control -inc: dust filter, pollen filter, deodorizing air filter, rear seat heater ducts
Rear window defogger
Wood trim -inc: center console, switch plates, doors
Metallic accents -inc: center instrument panel
Chrome inside door handles
Front door map storage pockets
Dual sun visors -inc: adjustable-illum vanity mirrors, slide extensions
Dual front/rear assist grips
Lighting -inc: LED glove box, center console box, incandescent dome light w/white LED spot lights, incandescent foot lights, door courtesy lights, front cupholders, front/rear map lights, cargo area
Front seatback pockets
Coat hooks
(2) 12V auxiliary pwr outlets -inc: rear of center console box, cargo area
Rear storage compartment under cargo area floor
Auto-retracting tonneau cover

SAFETY



Wheelanti-lock braking system (ABS) -inc: brake assist
Vehicle stability control (VSC) w/cutoff switch
Traction control (TRAC)
Side-impact door beams
Enhanced side-impact protection
Daytime running lights
Dual front advanced airbag supplemental restraint system (SRS) -inc: crash severity & occupant detection sensors
Front seat-mounted side-impact airbags
Front/rear side-curtain airbags w/roll sensor
Dual front knee airbags
Dual front seat active headrests w/whiplash protection
3-point front seat belts -inc: pretensioners, force limiters, anchor height adjusters
3-point rear seat belts -inc: pretensioners
All-outboard seating emergency locking retractor (ELR)
Front passenger and rear outboard seating automatic locking retractor (ALR)
Child safety rear door locks
Tire pressure monitoring system
Impact-dissipating upper interior trim
Brake pedal regression prevention
First aid kit

Mitsubishi Evolution X



First previewed in 2007, the all-new tenth-generation Lancer Evolution was introduced by Mitsubishi for the 2008 model year, continuing the nameplate's tradition of high performance in a small-displacement four-passenger sedan.

The Evolution X is offered in two trim levels. The entry-level GSR is offered with a five-speed manual transmission, Recaro Sport seats and Enkei wheels, as well as optional spoiler, HID headlights, and upgraded sound system.

The upgraded MR includes Mitsubishi's new Twin Clutch Sportronic Shift Transmission (TC-SST), Eibach springs and Bilstein shock absorbers, lightweight brake rotors and BBS forged-alloy wheels, and extra sound insulation, as well as optional navigation, upgraded audio with Sirius Satellite reception, and leather seats.

Both trim levels feature the new all-aluminum 2.0 liter turbocharged four-cylinder MIVEC4 motor producing 295 horsepower and 300 pound-feet of torque and Super All Wheel Control (S-AWC) drive system.

The S-AWC system, which regulates torque and braking at each wheel includes a bevy of acronyms: ASC (Active Stability Control), ACD (Active Center Differential), AYC (Active Yaw Control) and Sport ABS, an ABS system designed for aggressive driving. The biggest difference over the outgoing car is the large number of yaw sensors included in the system, all designed to keep the Evo X on its intended path. The S-AWC system can be set for three different road surfaces: tarmac (standard), ice and gravel

The Twin Clutch SST on the MR appears similar to Audi/VW's DSG system; even and odd gears are on separate clutches for rapid-fire shifting and no torque loss between gears. Shifting of the TC-SST is controlled by alloy paddles on the steering wheel or the gear shift lever when in manual mode, and by the engine computer in automatic mode. The system has three modes: Normal, Sport and S-Sport, the latter providing the most aggressive, fast shifts.

Safety measures include the Reinforced Impact Safety Evolution (RISE) unibody system to disperse energy in front and side impact collisions and protect the fuel system from rear impact, and front and side impact air bags, plus a driver's knee air bag.
Price : (Price is by request)

Minggu, 28 Juni 2009

Nissan Fairlady 370Z


Overview

Nissan's successful 350Z coupe was replaced in late 2008 with the 370Z sports car, which enjoyed its world debut at the '08 Los Angeles Auto Show. Starting at $29,930, the 370Z Coupe is about $1,500 more expensive than the 350Z it replaces. The base model comes with a 6-speed manual, while upgrading to a 7-speed automatic brings the total to $31,230.

FEATURES

MECHANICAL

3.7L DOHC SMPI 24-valve V6 engine
Variable valve event and lift (VVEL)
Continuously variable valve timing control system (CVTCS)
Micro-finished crankshaft & camshaft
Small pitch silent cam chain
Nissan direct ignition system (NDIS)
Drive-by-wire throttle
6-speed manual transmission w/OD
Carbon fiber driveshaft
Rear wheel drive
Double wishbone front suspension
Multi-link rear suspension
Front/rear stabilizer bar
Front strut tower brace w/urethane bushings
Vehicle speed-sensitive pwr rack & pinion steering
Pwr front/rear vented disc brakes
Dual chrome-tipped exhaust tailpipes



EXTERIOR

18" 5-spoke aluminum wheels
P225/50WR18 front/P245/45WR18 rear high-performance tires
Spare tire cover w/wheel wrench, front tow hitch, jack
Aluminum hood
UV-shielded glass
Fender-mounted Z emblems & side markers
Flush-mounted bi-functional xenon high intensity discharge (HID) headlights
Auto on/off headlights
LED taillights
Dual power mirrors
Variable intermittent windshield wipers


INTERIOR
Cloth seat trim
8-way manually adjustable driver seat
4-way manually adjustable passenger seat w/seat back fall down function
Front bucket seats
Active head restraints
Center stack storage box
Aluminum interior accents
(4) cup holders
Leather wrapped tilt steering wheel w/illuminated cruise controls, integrated gauge cluster, audio controls
Driver-side analog gauge cluster -inc: fuel, coolant temp, speedometer, tachometer, trip computer, programmable shift up indicator light
Center-mounted 3-bay gauge cluster -inc: oil pressure, voltmeter, digital clock
Dual trip odometers
Power windows w/one-touch auto up/down, auto reverse, seal-tight feature
Power door locks w/auto-lock
Nissan intelligent key keyless entry/ignition system
Push-button ignition
Vehicle security system
Immobilizer key system
Automatic climate control
Rear window defroster w/timer
Dual illuminated visor vanity mirrors & sunvisor extensions
Dual overhead map lights
Leather-wrapped shift knob
Lockable glove box
Storage box behind passenger seat
Passenger storage net
(2) 12V power outlets


SAFETY FEATURES
Tire pressure monitor system
Anti-lock braking system w/brake assist
Electronic brake force distribution
Traction control system
Vehicle dynamic control
Driver & front passenger dual stage airbags w/occupant classification sensor
Side-impact airbags
Curtain side-impact airbags
Active head restraints
Front seat belts w/pretensioners/load limiters
Tether anchor
Energy absorbing steering column
Pipe style side door beams
Front/rear crumple zones
Driver knee bolster
Dual note horn