Menurut sumber yang sangat terpercaya melalui KIA Indonesia bahwa All- New Kia Cerato akan di jual di medio awal tahun baru 2013 . Kabar ini sungguh sangat menggembirakan pecinta otomotif tanah air .
Kabar nya All-New Kia Cerato ini menjadi yang terbaik dari versi sebelum nya . Hal itu terlihat jelas dengan panjang body mobil yang lebih panjang 30 mm dari versi 2012 lalu . Sedang bagian dimensi lebar mobil lebih besar 5 mm . Akan tetapi All- New Kia Cerato akan lebih rendah 14 mm dari Kia Cerato 2012 .
Di All-New Kia Cerato ini mengusung mesin baru dan interior serta kelengkapan teknologi terbaru dari KIA Motor Corporation . Kabar nya All- New Kia Cerato akan di bekali mesin 2.0 L dan 1.6 L . Hal ini naik dari versi terdahulu yang hanya 1.8 dan 1.5 , sementara letupan mesin menjadi 161 Hp dan 130 Hp .
Dan yang lebih istimewa adalah kapasitas ruang simpan di All-New Kia Cerato 2013 ini , ruang simpan nya mencapai 421 L . Ini merupakan ruang simpan terluas di versi Kia Cerato di bandingkan dengan versi sebelum nya .
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Kia Cerato segera hadir di awal 2013
Rating: 3.5
Reviewer: Unknown
ItemReviewed: Kia Cerato segera hadir di awal 2013
As we take the wheel of the 2013 Volkswagen Jetta Hybrid, we're
wondering why VW bothered to build this car at all. This is the brand
that touts the fuel efficiency and performance of diesel cars, and its
diesel-powered Jetta TDI already matches the highway mpg of many
hybrids.
But it's easy to forget that diesel is still just a cult hit in the
United States. And it isn't even on the radar of your typical hybrid
buyer.
"Toyota Prius buyers don't look at the Jetta TDI at all," Rainer
Michel, vice president of product marketing and strategy for Volkswagen
of America, tells us. "For somebody who likes the Jetta already, why
wouldn't you want to give him a hybrid?"
Later this month, VW will reach out to Jetta fans who'd rather have a
hybrid than a TDI with the 2013 Volkswagen Jetta Hybrid sedan.
Top of the Line
With a base price of $25,790, the 2013 Jetta Hybrid definitely isn't a
budget hybrid car. It starts $2,000 higher than the Jetta TDI and a
grand more than even the 200-horsepower Jetta GLI sedan.
The real difference is even larger, because the base-model hybrid is
special-order only. The cheapest version you'll encounter on a dealer
lot is the $27,785 Jetta Hybrid SE. The loaded SEL Premium model we're
driving costs $31,975. These are all sedans, by the way, and no, VW
won't offer a hybrid Jetta wagon.
For perspective, a 2013 Prius starts at $24,995, and a comparably equipped version comes in at $30,800. Other key rivals like the Ford C-Max Hybrid, Honda Civic Hybrid and Honda Insight are cheaper still. For this kind of money, you could even think about hybrid versions of the Ford Fusion, Hyundai Sonata and Toyota Camry, which start around $27K and land in the low $30Ks when optioned like our hybrid VW Jetta.
New Engine, Real Transmission, 45 MPG
Judged on value alone, the 2013 Volkswagen Jetta Hybrid is a tough sell.
But if you're already a fan of the Jetta and its truly medium-size
dimensions, there's plenty to like about this hybrid sedan.
It's a parallel hybrid like the Volkswagen Touareg Hybrid and Porsche Cayenne Hybrid,
so you have a fairly simple arrangement that includes a turbocharged
and direct-injected 1.4-liter inline four-cylinder gasoline engine and a
seven-speed version of VW's dual-clutch automated manual transmission
(VW won't offer a conventional manual gearbox). In between, there's a
20-kilowatt electric motor and a clutch that connects it to the engine.
Behind the rear seat there's a 60-cell, 1.1-kilowatt-hour lithium-ion
battery pack.
Unlike series-parallel hybrids such as the Prius, the Jetta Hybrid
isn't able to operate its gas and electric sources at different rpm for
maximum fuel economy benefit. The EPA has yet to release fuel economy
ratings, but VW is predicting a 45 mpg combined rating, with city and
highway figures around 43 and 47, respectively (and keep in mind, that's
on the required 91 octane fuel). That falls short of the Prius' 50 mpg
combined and the C-Max and Fusion Hybrids' 47 combined, but stacks up
well against everybody else. The Jetta TDI rates 34 combined.
Notably, the DSG in the Jetta Hybrid differs from the six-speed unit we had in our long-term 2011 Jetta TDI,
as the hybrid's DSG uses a dry clutch pack, which reduces weight and
improves efficiency by eliminating the pumping losses that come with
lubricating a wet-clutch setup.
The trade-off is that this seven-speed DSG wouldn't be able to cope
with the Jetta TDI's hefty torque load. It doesn't have to, though,
because the hybrid's 1.4-liter TSI inline-4 is rated at 150 hp at 5,000
rpm and 184 pound-feet of torque at 1,600 rpm — versus the 2.0-liter
diesel engine's 140 hp and 236 lb-ft. Factor in the contributions of the
hybrid Jetta's electric motor and you're looking at a total rating of
170 hp.
It Barely Feels Like a Hybrid
Even if it gives up some efficiency to the Prius, the 2013 Volkswagen
Jetta Hybrid pays you back with its completely normal driving
experience.
Our route takes us from Santa Fe to Taos, New Mexico, and the
elevation rarely drops below 7,000 feet. This would be a joyless
experience in a hybrid with a continuously variable transmission (CVT),
which would have the gas engine pegged at redline for the duration. In
the Jetta Hybrid, it's a downright enjoyable drive, as the turbo
1.4-liter never runs out of breath. It's also impressively smooth and
quiet for an engine of such small displacement. Volkswagen's 8.6-second
0-60-mph claim feels on target, and if true, would make the hybrid
exactly as quick as our Jetta TDI and scarcely slower than the
five-cylinder Jetta 2.5.
The seven-speed DSG feels more alert than the unit in our Jetta TDI,
but its Sport mode still doesn't offer an aggressive shift program. That
would probably be out of character in a hybrid anyway.
Honestly, though, we're scarcely aware of any real compromise in this
hybrid car until we're bearing down on slower traffic on a twisty
downhill section of U.S. 64.
Lift off the throttle and the 2013 Jetta Hybrid coasts like crazy.
The gas engine is decoupled from the gearbox in these situations
(provided your speed is under 84 mph), so there's no engine braking, nor
does the car transition into aggressive regenerative braking like many
hybrids. It's only a big deal if you're someone who downshifts on
mountain roads — in this car, you manage deceleration entirely with the
brakes.
Brakes and Steers Normally, Too
Fortunately, braking feels a lot more normal in our preproduction car
than it did in earlier prototypes. Even in resort town traffic, we
hardly notice the transitions between regenerative braking action and
the conventional friction brakes. The electric power steering feels
good, too. It's crisper and more precise than the setup in our Jetta
TDI.
Of course, that's not an apples-to-apples comparison, as our Jetta
Hybrid SEL Premium has lower-profile 205/50R17 93H Continental
ContiProContactE tires. They're low rolling resistance (which will lift
the EPA ratings by 3 percent, we're told) but didn't hamper us at a
moderate pace.
In addition, the 2013 Volkswagen Jetta Hybrid is the only Jetta
besides the GLI with an independent rear suspension, though its
appearance here has everything to do with battery packaging. There
aren't even any rough roads on our route to reveal any handling benefit
over lesser Jettas' semi-independent twist-beam setup, but the hybrid
feels balanced through sweeping turns.
The Cabin Gets Some Love
It's no secret that interior materials quality has slipped in the
current-generation Jetta sedan, but Volkswagen designers have given the
cabins some TLC for 2013.
All hybrid, TDI and 2.5 SEL models now have a soft-touch dash, and
most Jettas also get extra padding on their door armrests. These details
along with an upgraded trip computer in the instrument cluster give the
place a classier feel than before — and go some distance in justifying
the hybrid's price tag.
Bluetooth, automatic climate control and leatherette upholstery are
standard fare in the 2013 Volkswagen Jetta Hybrid. Most versions will
also have a keyless ignition, a touchscreen audio head unit (with the
requisite hybrid-themed efficiency displays) and the MDI cable that
allows Apple device integration — all part of the SE trim package.
Of course, our SEL Premium offers quite a few more amenities, among
them adaptive bi-xenon headlights, a navigation system, a back-up camera
and a Fender-branded audio system.
Trunk capacity dips to 11.3 cubic feet in the Jetta Hybrid versus
15.5 for regular Jettas. The trunk has an odd shape, but unlike in most
hybrids, you're still able to fold the seats.
Hybrid or Diesel or Prius?
Undoubtedly, some will be put off by the high asking price on the 2013
Jetta Hybrid. But VW is only looking to attract about 10,000 buyers for
the hybrid Jetta, whereas the company sells three times as many diesel
Jettas.
Those Jetta Hybrid customers probably won't sweat the price tag,
either. This car feels more refined than the Jetta TDI and should return
higher mpg. And while it won't challenge the Prius for mpg supremacy,
the VW is far more enjoyable to drive every day, with its powerful
turbocharged engine and conventional transmission.
Of course, if you're into Jettas, it's still tough to pick the 2013
Volkswagen Jetta Hybrid over the quicker, cheaper GLI, but if we simply
had to have a car that gets 40 mpg without breaking a sweat, this hybrid
would be on our short list.
2013 Volkswagen Jetta Hybrid SEL Premium 4dr Sedan (1.4L 4cyl Turbo gas-electric hybrid 7AM)
Vehicle Type
FWD 4dr 5-passenger Sedan
Estimated MSRP
$31,975
Assembly location
Puebla, Mexico
Drivetrain
Configuration
Transverse, front-engine combined with electric motor, front-wheel drive
Engine type
Turbocharged, direct-injected inline-4, gasoline with auto-stop/start
Displacement (cc/cu-in)
1,395/85
Block/head material
Aluminum/aluminum
Valvetrain
DOHC, four valves per cylinder, variable intake-valve timing
Compression ratio (x:1)
10.5
Horsepower (hp @ rpm)
150 @ 5,000
Torque (lb-ft @ rpm)
184 @ 1,600
Fuel type
Premium unleaded (required)
Hybrid type
Parallel
Electric motor rating (kW)
20
Combined horsepower (hp @ rpm)
170 @ 5,000
Combined torque (lb-ft @ rpm)
184 @ 1,000
System voltage
220
Battery type
Lithium-ion
Battery capacity, rated (kW-hr)
1.1
Battery capacity, usable (kW-hr)
0.66
Transmission type
Seven-speed dual-clutch automated manual
Transmission ratios (x:1)
I
= 3.50, II = 2.09, III = 1.34, IV = 0.93, V = 0.97, VI = 0.78, VII =
0.65, R = 3.72 (due to use of multiple final drive ratios, 4th gear
appears taller than 5th gear.)
Britain's Excite Rallye Raid Team will compete in the 2013 Dakar
Rally in the new Desert Warrior 3, a purpose-built off-road racing car
built by RaBe Race Cars under the skin of a Range Rover Evoque.
More precisely, the debut for what is billed as Britain's first
professional off-road rally team will include three of the cars,
officially labeled D4 WN5 by builder RaBe.
The first of the cars was delivered Thursday.
"I'm really pleased with the new car," Excite Team Principal John
Hardy said. "Sometimes manufacturers lose something between the initial
concept and the real-world, finished version. Not this time. The vehicle
has a real presence. It's very well put together, it's strong and it's
rugged. And it looks the business!"
Hardy, Martin Rowe and Andrew Coley will drive the three cars as the
team takes on the challenge of the 34th running of the Dakar, formerly
the Paris-Dakar Rally, but contested for the past four years on the
South American continent after problems stemming from terrorist- and
bandit-related violence and threats to competitors, spectators and
others involved in the event.
The 2008 running of the event was canceled and promoter Amaury Sport Organization relocated it after that.
The 2013 Dakar Rally will originate in Lima, Peru, and will run down
the Pacific Coast to Santiago, Chile, with an excursion across the Andes
Mountains into Argentina along the nearly 5,000-mile route from the
starting ceremony January 5 to the conclusion January 20.
The Desert Warrior 3 is powered by a 3.0-liter BMW turbocharged
inline-6 diesel engine rated at more than 275 horsepower. A ZF six-speed
sequential-shift transmission delivers power through a dual-range
transfer case to all four wheels.
The car is designed to carry three spare wheels and tires and 69 gallons of fuel, giving it a range of nearly 750 miles.
source : Edmund.com
Excite To Tackle Dakar With Desert Warrior 3
Rating: 3.5
Reviewer: Unknown
ItemReviewed: Excite To Tackle Dakar With Desert Warrior 3
In markets where Dacia isn't active, the Renault
Group offers the Romanian brand's products under its own nameplate,
which is the case with the new Renault Symbol that will be given its
first public airing on Friday at the Istanbul Motor Show in Turkey
alongside the revamped 2013 Fluence that we told you about earlier today.
Unlike
the current Symbol that is based on the body and chassis of the second
generation Renault Clio, the new model shifts to the Dacia Logan
architecture.
The differences between the second generation of the Logan small sedan
that made its world premiere in Paris at the end of September and the
2013 Renault Symbol are skin deep, or to be more precise, face deep.
sumber : carscoops
Renault Transforms New Dacia Logan Into the 2013
Rating: 3.5
Reviewer: Unknown
ItemReviewed: Renault Transforms New Dacia Logan Into the 2013
Beberapa sentuhan khusus diberikan Hot Wheels untuk Chevrolet Camaro Hot Wheels Edition yang dipamerkan di SEMA Show 2012. Eksterior diberi cat Kinetic Blue dan grafis khusus.
Velg 21” berkelir hitam dihiasi garis merah. Sports car ini mendapat pemisah angin (air splitter) di depan, rocker (semacam molding), serta spoiler belakang (coupe).
Edisi ini hanya tersedia dalam model convertible dan coupe – 2LT V6
dan 2SS V8. Logo ‘Hot Wheels’ terpasang di bagian karpet, jok, sayap
depan, buritan dan grille.
“Jutaan orang tumbuh bersama Hot Wheels,” kata Chris Perry, vice
president of Chevrolet Marketing.”Membuat versi produksi Camaro Hot
Wheels merupakan suatu kesempatan untuk membawa kenangan-kenangan itu
menjadi nyata untuk semua orang.”
Chevrolet Camaro Hot Wheels Edition akan masuk ke dalam showroom mulai awal 2013. Ini akan menjadi mobil pertama yang ditawarkan oleh Hot Wheels dalam bentuk produksi.
Pada 1968, Hot Wheels menciptakan miniatur Custom Camaro skala 1:64. Nah, mobil ini patut dimiliki.
Chevrolet Camaro Hot Wheels Edition
Rating: 3.5
Reviewer: Unknown
ItemReviewed: Chevrolet Camaro Hot Wheels Edition
Mesin Corvette 2014 merupakkan Gen 5
pertama dari keluarga Small Block. Mesin ini mengawinkan beberapa
teknologi maju seperti direct injection, Active Fuel Management (AFM)
dan continuously variable valve timing (CVVT).
Menurut Chevrolet, All-New Corvette 2014 akan menjadi Corvette paling irit sepanjang sejarah. Menurut Chevrolet sekitar 11,05 km/liter.
Tujuan utama kami mengembangkan All-New Corvette adalah meningkatkan
performa mesin,” kata Mary Barra, senior vice president, Global Product
Development, General Motors.
Corvette baru akan mengusung mesin Bertenaga 450 HP
Rating: 3.5
Reviewer: Unknown
ItemReviewed: Corvette baru akan mengusung mesin Bertenaga 450 HP
Helm NHK Godzilla bisa menjadi salah satu helm dipilih oleh Anda. Helm ini dirilis di Jakarta Motorcycle Show 2012.
Beberapa keunggulan ditawarkan oleh PT Danapersadaraya Motor
Industry (DMI), produsen Helm NHK, seperti visor ganda otomatis, tali
anti-maling. Dan tentunya helm NHK Godzilla telah lulus SNI (Standar
Nasional Indonesia).
Bentuknya tidak terlalu besar dan tidak berat sehingga helm NHK Godzilla nyaman digunakan oleh para pengendara sepeda motor,” kata Johanes Cokrodihardjo, Direktur Pemasaran DMI.
sumber : dapurpcu.com
Helm NHK Godzilla Dirilis di JMCS 2012
Rating: 3.5
Reviewer: Unknown
ItemReviewed: Helm NHK Godzilla Dirilis di JMCS 2012
Mengusung mesin 4-tak, SOHC, 113cc. Bobot kosong kendaraan 90 kg.
Desainnya fashionable dan sporty. Menawarkan automatic headlight on.
Lampu belakangnya seperti Suzuki Hayabusa 1300R.
Let’s memiliki 2 buah rak di depan untuk penyimpanan barang-barang
kecil seperti botol minum di bagian. Bagasi di bawah jok dengan volume 5,4 liter bisa digunakan untuk menyimpan seperti jas hujan, sarung tangan, dan barang kecil lainnya.
Tersedia dua varian: Let’s Sporty dan Let’s Premium. Masing-masing
memiliki warna Sporty Sparkling Green, Sporty Cool Blue, Sporty Active
Red dan Premium Metro White, Premium Spicy Pink, Premium Prestige Black.
Perbedaan dua varian tersebut, Suzuki Let’s Sporty memiliki emblem
Sporty Emblem, kaca berkelir, dan handle belakang berwarna. Untuk Let’s
Premium memiliki Chrome 3D emblem, chrome mirror dan Premium cast wheel.
Dibenderol dengan harga Rp13,9 juta untuk Let’s Sporty dan Rp 14,1 juta untuk Let’s Premium. Semua harga on-the-road Jakarta.
sumber : dapurpacu.com
Suzuki Secara Resmi perkenelkan retro nya Let's
Rating: 3.5
Reviewer: Unknown
ItemReviewed: Suzuki Secara Resmi perkenelkan retro nya Let's
Honda kembali merilis varian baru Honda CB 150 di indonesia . Hal ini merupakan hal baru untuk Honda yang telah lama meninggalkan CB sebagai merk dagang nya setelah beberapa dekade terakhir . Honda memperkenelkan CB 150 di ajang JMCS 2012 di Jakarta .
Rencana nya motor baru besytan Honda itu akan mulai di pasarkan di seluruh wilayah Indonesia mulai akhir tahun ini . Honda membekali CB 150 dengan mesin bersistem Injections !50 cc . Honda memberikan mesin yang sama dengan yang di usung di kemabaran nya CB 150 R . Namun untuk spedometer CB 150 berbeda dengan milik CB 150 R .
Harga perdana untuk CB 150 di perkirakan akan mencapai angka 28 - 30 jt rupiah . Harga ini jauh lebih terjangkau dari varian CB 150 R .
Honda CB 150 R akan hadir di JMCS 2012
Rating: 3.5
Reviewer: Unknown
ItemReviewed: Honda CB 150 R akan hadir di JMCS 2012
Mazda upped the ante for its vehicles at the Specialty Equipment
Market Association show this year. Not only did it show off an even more
hardcore version of its MX-5 Miata – the Super25 – it also rolled out
three sinister-looking variants of the CX-5 crossover.
Mazda says that “the MX-5 Super25 dives deeper into the spirit of
Mazda’s motorsports DNA and goes beyond the Super20″ concept that was
shown at last year’s SEMA show. So what makes the Super25 just so super?
While Mazda has yet to detail what motivates the Super25, it guarantees
us that the new roadster was designed with endurance racing in mind,
and has eschewed the turbocharger of the car’s predecessor.
The Super25
pays homage to Mazda’s 1991 win of the 24 Hours of Le Mans race by
wearing the number 55 and with a paint scheme from Mazda Motorsports
Development – super red gloss with brilliant white accents and black
mica lower fascias. Similar to the Super20 from last year,
the Super25 has a fixed hard top and awesome-looking black wheels –
here, a set of 17-inch Volk Racing T37s wrapped in 225/45ZR17 rubber.
Most notable is the unique four-lamp lighting pod mounted front and
center on the nose of the Super25; it contains two PIAA 40 Series
halogen lamps flanked on either side by 510 Super White Driving halogen
lamps, which should provide plenty of light in all racing conditions.
Inside, charcoal ultra-suede and tomato red inserts bedeck the Sparco
Evo competition racing seat and Sparco R323 racing wheel and racing
harness.
Elsewhere on Mazda’s SEMA stand are three unique CX-5 models: the
Dempsey, Urban, and 180. The CX-5 Dempsey was designed by – you guessed
it – Mazda Motorsports driver and Hollywood actor Patrick Dempsey. The
car combines his passions for driving and cycling. Both the exterior and
interior have been done in a combination of matte black and glossy gray
with red accenting, coordinating with the Specialized Bicycle road
racer that is attached to the hitch at the rear of the car. More
importantly, the Dempsey-designed CX-5 throws out the 2.0-liter Skyactiv
I-4 for a European-spec 2.2-liter Skyactiv turbo-diesel I-4 that’s good
for 173 hp and 310 lb-ft of torque.
Also wearing a matte paint job is the CX-5 Urban. This concept
crossover’s paint has a geometric pattern that reflects light at
different angles to highlight the CX-5′s design, according to Mazda.
Matte black 22-inch alloy wheels wrapped in 295/30R20 all-season tires
add to the shadowy look of the Urban.
Unlike the introverted CX-5 Urban, the CX-5 180 has been designed for
people who want to do it all, from the surf to the slopes. A
topographical map of southern California is emblazoned on the body of
the bright-blue crossover, and a snowboard/surf board rack sits atop the
roof. 20-inch black chrome alloy wheels wrapped in all-season rubber
add a dash of panache to this go-anywhere, do-anything CX-5. Aqua
leather and bright white trim brighten the otherwise-dark interior.
Sumber : rumors.automobilemag.com
Mazda Unveils Three CX-5 Concepts
Rating: 3.5
Reviewer: Unknown
ItemReviewed: Mazda Unveils Three CX-5 Concepts
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