Thursday

Saab introduced the "road" version of universal 9-3



On Wednesday, the company officially introduced the Saab "off" modified universal 9-3, which was the name of the prefix "X".

As stated in an official communication, the main differences between new items of standard machines is increased by 35 mm ground clearance, finished aluminum relingi on the roof, as well as false weight body with overlays of gray plastic on the front and rear bumper, wheel arches, and thresholds.
"Off" universal Saab 9-3X will be offered in two versions: either with dvuhlitrovyh petrol turbomotorom power 210 hp, as well as with the full XWD drive and rear differential increased friction with the electronically controlled, with a 180-strong diesel 1,9 liters and drive only on the front axle.


Note that the system is full of drive, which can perekidyvat time of the rear wheels do not slip before the front, was developed by Saab in conjunction with Haldex. The torque on the front axle is transferred directly from the gearbox and rear axle is connected by means of a hydraulic clutch with electronic control. Active rear differential allows additional time to transfer between the wheels and the rear axle to improve handling on difficult surfaces.

General public, Saab 9-3X will be presented in March at MOTORSHOW in Geneva. It was expected that almost immediately after the debut of the car sales would begin in the European market. Prices for the novelty has not yet been announced.

Wednesday

The new Chevrolet Spark debut in Geneva


In early March MOTORSHOW in Geneva world premiere subkompaktnogo hatchback Chevrolet Spark next generation, which was based on the concept Kára Beat, first shown at last year's exhibition in New York.

New product developed in Korea and is built on a new platform of the group General Motors. On the European market for the original hatchback will be offered two four-cylinder petrol engine volume of 1.0 and 1.2 liters, develop 65 and 86 horsepower respectively. It was expected that later changed to a 1.3-liter turbodizelem, which will be available in two capacities - 75 and 90 horsepower. Motors, depending on the modifications will be aggregated with a five-or six mechanical gearbox.

Note that according to some foreign publications, the company also may issue a Chevrolet "charged" version of Spark hatchbac k with the 150-strong 1,6-liter turbomotorom from Opel Corsa GSi.

On the European market will be new for sale in early 2010 and will compete with compact hatchback Hyundai i10 and the Ford Ka. Note that in the year the car will start and at the GM plant in Uzbekistan, which is planned to collect up to 50 thousand a year Spark.

Monday

Seat Leon and provided an update Altea one month before the debut


On Friday, nearly a month before the world premiere on March MOTORSHOW in Geneva, the company issued a Seat official information and photos of the updated versions of hatchback Leon, Altea minivan, and his "road" version Freetrack.

As stated in a press release, all machines were only cosmetic changes in appearance (new bumper, larger headlights head light, a different grille) and a modernized variety of engines.

Interior models suffered a significant change. In the car there is a new center console and dashboard, the steering wheel of the hatchback trehspitsevy Ibiza, as well as other finishing materials.

For new products will now be offered to five gasoline and five diesel engines, including the 170-strong dvuhlitrovy turbodizel, as well as the 160-strong 1.8-liter unit TSI, which will work together with seven robot DSG gearbox with two clutches. As stated in the message Seat, all engines have been retrofitted, have become more powerful, more economical and environmentally friendly.

In addition, the model of Leon will receive an electronic simulation mezhkolesnogo differential lock XDS and expanded list of basic equipment.

It was expected that the sale of renovated Leon and Altea will begin immediately after the Geneva MOTORSHOW. How to change the value of vehicles has not yet reported.

Seat Leon

Seat Altea

Seat Leon

Seat Altea

Friday

Citroen introduced the Mini competitor


On Thursday evening, there were official photos of the first model of the new "premium" line of Citroen DS - DS3.

According to preliminary information, this car is built on the modernized platform Citroen C3, and its competitors are likely to be Mini, Alfa Romeo Mi.To hatchback, and the future A1.

No other technical information on this vehicle yet. We know only that his official debut will take place in a month at the Geneva Motor Show, but sales Citroen DS3 appears at the beginning of 2010.

It should be noted that the new hatchback apparently has nothing to do with the existing models of Citroen - his own style of nose, unusual, a bit "inflated" shape of wings and sills, as well as the "compound" the central pillar.

Previously, it was reported that a year after the appearance of Citroen DS3 for sale on the market will have two models - DS4, which is in the premium class "C" will compete with the Audi A3, BMW 1-Series and the Mercedes A-Class, as well as large DS5, which will fight for customers with the BMW 5-Series and Audi A6.

Monday

In the British press, new official images of Aston Martin Rapide


In a British magazine Autocar have another image of generic versions of the official new model of Aston Martin - four-compartment Rapide. Recall that the first official snapshot of the machine Car edition was published in late November last year.

New pictures have confirmed that the same prototype, presented at MOTORSHOW in Detroit in 2006, commercial copy Rapide is merely the absence of additional rectangular air intakes on the bottom of the front bumper and a slightly modified rear bumper. Also, the car will get a great glass roof, amounting to the rear glass.

According to the edition of Autocar, Aston Martin Rapide will be built on a 255 mm long on the platform model DB9, through which the overall length of four-compartment reaches five meters. New product will be 130 kg heavier and 63 millimeters higher than the DB9, but also get a more powerful engine - shestilitrovy V12 power 480 horsepower, which will work in pairs with six automatic CPR Touchtronic with the possibility of manual gearshift. According to preliminary data, from zero to one hundred kilometers per hour and the machine will be able to disperse for about 4,5 seconds. Maximum speed - 290 kilometers per hour.

In Europe, Aston Martin Rapide will be on sale in 2010. It was expected that the UK price of this car will start from 140 thousand pounds sterling.

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