Lexus ES 300h sedan (2.5L 4-cyl. Hybrid CVT Automatic)

Ultimate Commuter Car Reinvented as a Luxury Hybrid

In a break with tradition, this Lexus ES doesn't have a V6 engine that runs as smoothly as an expensive drip coffeemaker. Instead, the 2013 Lexus ES 300 hybrid has a four-cylinder engine, a couple electric motors and a battery pack, and operates more like a Keurig brewer, only without the wasteful little plastic pods.

Lexus estimates that one in four ES customers now cares more about fuel economy than straight-line performance, and now the automaker is betting that those people are willing to pay extra for it. In this case, the 2013 Lexus ES 300h costs $2,750 more than the more powerful ES 350.

That's a lot of money to spend on a good cause. Thankfully, the Lexus ES 300h is more than just frugal on gas; it's still enjoyable to drive when you forget to care about mpg.

Is 40 MPG Good Enough?
Forty mpg is the EPA's combined rating for the ES 300h, which also earns 40 city and 39 highway mpg ratings. That combined number is what might talk you out of buying the 268-horsepower 2013 Lexus ES 350, which is rated at 24 mpg combined.

We hit 40.8 mpg without trying very hard on the Edmunds Testing Team's official fuel economy test loop. It's a 105-mile route that includes plenty of stop-and-go that exploits the advantages of series-parallel hybrids like this Lexus ES, which shuts off its gasoline engine early and often.

Our next 600 miles are mostly highway and we drive them like a typical Lexus ES owner. Accordingly, we're not aggressive or mean, but we stay with the flow of Southern California traffic and resist any urge to draft off 18-wheelers. We wrap up the week with a respectable 37.9 mpg average.

It's a solid number for a 3,700-pound sedan the size of the ES, but its competition has thrown off the 

curve for large hybrid sedans. The 2013 Ford Fusion Hybrid is rated at 47 mpg combined, while the 2013 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid is sitting almost pretty at 45 combined. Getting 40 mpg in a midsize sedan doesn't seem so impressive anymore.

It's Not Slow
But there's a lot to be said for the way the 2013 Lexus ES 300h gathers speed in cutthroat freeway traffic. It's quiet, unstrained and almost quick.

The best part of its drivetrain is the strong 2.5-liter inline four-cylinder gasoline engine. The Atkinson-cycle engine has a narrow power band, but it still manages 156 hp at 5,700 rpm and 156 pound-feet at 4,500 rpm. With another 44 hp coming from the nickel-metal hydride battery pack via the electric drive motor, the hybrid ES gets a nice round 200-hp rating (just like the Camry Hybrid and Avalon Hybrid).

The only time we really hear the gas engine is when we're climbing a steady grade — the continuously variable transmission (CVT) has it slaving away at redline to maintain our 70-mph pace. Otherwise, this four-cylinder is hardly working, and we're barely aware of the CVT blending the two power sources. Of course, there's an Eco mode that slackens throttle response when you want to eke every last mpg and Sport mode for when you just don't care. We leave it in Eco and rarely go hungry in passing situations.

At our test track, the 2013 ES 300h arrives at 60 mph in 7.8 seconds (or 7.4 seconds with a foot of rollout as on a drag strip) and goes through the quarter-mile in 15.7 seconds at 89.8 mph. This gives it a half-second advantage over the less powerful Fusion Hybrid, and it's nearly a second quicker than the smaller Lexus HS 250h that the ES replaces. It's also more than a second quicker than the Buick LaCrosse eAssist.

Most important, it's not drastically slower than the 2013 ES 350, which hits 60 in 6.5 seconds (6.2 with rollout) and passes through the quarter-mile in 14.5 seconds at 98.0 mph.

Everybody Awake?
Back roads aren't for hybrids, but we're here on the Angeles Crest Highway and the guy in the AMG Benz isn't pulling away from us until the road gets straight. That's not to say the 2013 Lexus ES 300h moves like a sport sedan, but it has a more controlled ride than any ES before it.

Incredibly, the ES 300h actually feels like it wants to turn, an alien sensation in a car with Lexus ES badges. Its precise electric-assist steering provides a smooth and logical increase in effort as you turn the wheel.

Although the brake pedal is a little soft, the ES 300h stops reliably and you rarely sense the transitions between regenerative braking and conventional friction braking action. A 129-foot stop from 60 mph at the track isn't stellar, but 62.3 mph through the slalom isn't bad for a large sedan of any persuasion. Of course, the unusually sporty Fusion Hybrid hauled itself through our cones at 64.3 mph.

If there's a downside to the Lexus ES sedan's newfound interest in handling, it's ride comfort. When we drove the ES 300h earlier this year, our test car had Michelin Primacy MXM4 tires and rode fine on Oregon roads. This car has P215/55R17 Bridgestone Turanza EL400-02 tires, and they don't offer as much compliance as we'd like over the bumps and expansion joints on Southern California freeways. At least the driver seat still has the cushiness you expect in a Lexus ES.

Who Wants Bamboo?
Although our ES 300h test car isn't as richly furnished as our long-term 2013 Lexus GS 350, materials quality is high for this class and everything is put together well.

The $1,370 Luxury package provides beautiful and sustainable bamboo trim, but then enlarges your environmental footprint by also adding leather upholstery. It's unclear if the cows that provided the leather were grass-fed.

Our car has the $2,625 Navigation package, which includes the Remote Touch interface, the computer-mouse-style controller that governs audio and nav functions. It feels clunky at first, but within a week, it gets more intuitive. We still like dial-type controllers, but Remote Touch gives you freer range to move the cursor around the screen.

Also part of this package is Lexus Enform, a catch-all term for the automaker's telematics system and smartphone apps suite. Pandora and Open Table are among the apps, and although integrating them into the car seems likes a good idea for commuters, in reality, it's kind of a hassle. Not only do you have to register for an account on a computer, the Enform app always has to be running on your phone and you can't call up playlists from any Pandora accounts you've previously opened.

In back, there's so much legroom no angry toddler has any hope of kicking your seat. However, tall adults will struggle to slide their feet under the front chairs, likely due to intrusion from the fan units for the optional ventilated seats. The battery pack also prevents you from folding the rear seat, but the 12.1-cubic-foot trunk (down 3 cubic feet from the ES 350) still has plenty of usable space for luggage.

Worth the Extra Money?
Maybe you've heard that we currently own a 1996 Lexus ES 300, which has been described as "simple transportation executed according to a very high standard of quality."

This 2013 Lexus ES 300h is a precision-built grandchild of that regal old ES. It's hard to call it simple, of course, as its hybrid drivetrain takes a pretty complicated path to achieve respectable acceleration. On the other hand, we've never gotten 40 mpg in our old ES 300, and there's no reason to think its previous owners did either.

Like its ancestor, the 2013 ES 300h is trying to be a luxury device — only this time there's a more obvious bent to environmental responsibility. And apart from its uncharacteristically firm ride, it succeeds at this mission.

However, in the small population of large front-wheel-drive hybrid sedans, the Lexus costs the most. A Fusion Hybrid equipped like our $46,084 Lexus would cost about $35K, while a LaCrosse eAssist comes in at around $37 grand. The revamped Lincoln MKZ Hybrid lands just under $44,000. So does the 2013 Avalon Hybrid, which shares its drivetrain and platform architecture with the ES 300h (their wheelbases are identical).

If you're looking for serious fuel efficiency in a full-size sedan package, the 2013 Lexus ES 300h isn't the cheapest source of piety per mile. However, if you're just as fanatical about your own comfort, you'll be hard-pressed to top the Lexus ES hybrid.

sumber/source : www.edmund.com

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All New Toyota RAV4 lebih dari sekedar perubahan

 

Salah satu mobil yang ditunggu kehadirannya adalah generasi terbaru all new Toyota RAV4. Rumor mengenai kemunculannya pada ajang ini sudah berbedar beberapa bulan belakangan. Mulai dari foto prototipe yang sedang diuji coba, sampai foto brosur sempat tersebuar luas di dunia maya. Bahkan pihak Toyota sendiri sempat menampik kehadiran SUV terbaru tersebut di ajang LA Auto Show 2012.

Tapi fakta berbicara lain. Pada saat konferensi pers pabrikan Jepang tersebut memperkenalkan RAV4 terbaru di depan wartawan. SUV yang memasuki generasi keempat ini mendapatkan pembaruan di semua sektor, mulai dari desain, teknologi, sampai utilitas. Tentu ini dilakukan untuk dapat berkompetisi dengan lawan beratnya, Honda CR-V.

Desainer Toyota memodernisasi tampilan RAV4 terbaru. Kini SUV kelas menengah ini memiliki ‘wajah’ yang agresif, garis atap yang ‘halus’, dan siluet yang progresif. Pada bagian depannya SUV ini memiliki desain yang terlihat mirip dengan Toyota Auris generasi terakhir. Kesan gagah ditujukkan melalui bumper depan dan lampu kabut yang berbentuk lingkaran.

 

 

Mobil ini juga terlihat atletis berkat fender depan dan belakang yang hadir dengan bentuk yang menggembung. Dan kesan gagah coba ditujukkan melalui penggunaan pelek berukuran 17 inci atau 18 inci sebagai opsional. 

Jika bagian moncong RAV4 terbaru ini terlihat seperti Auris terbaru, maka tidak begitu dengan bagian belakangnya. Di bagian ini desainer Toyota menampilkan desain yang benar-benar segar.

 

Lampu belakang LED dengan bentuk menarik diletakkan secara horizontal. Detil desain juga diperhatikan dengan kehadiran garis membentuk kurva dan seolah-olah menjadi ‘jembatan’ antara lampu belakang kanan dan kiri.

Di sektor kabin Toyota menghadirkan desain dasbor yang asimetris dan berorientasi pada pengemudi. Semua tombol pengoperasian yang bersifat primer dan sekunder diletakkan tak jauh dari jangkauan pengemudi.

Sementara itu dasbor di bagian penumpang depan didesain untuk menciptakan kesan lapang. Pada bagian panel instrumen terdapat pencahayaan berupa iluminasi yang berwarna biru cerah. Indikator berupa takometer, speedometer, dan bahan bakar disajikan dengan tampilan standar.

Pada RAV4 tipe Limited terdapat roda kemudi yang berbalut kulit dan telah dilengkapi dengan beberapa tombol pengoperasian. Tak hanya itu saja di varian termahal ini Anda akan mendapatkan fitur Bluetooth dan Multi-Information Display (MID). Sedangkan untuk RAV4 dengan tipe LE dan XLE hadir dengan setir urethane. Jok RAV4 XLE dan Limited dibalut oleh kain berkualitas premium yang dijahit dengan gaya Prancis.

 

Terobosan teknologi juga dibenamkan ke dalam tubuh generasi terbaru RAV4 ini. Seperti sistem multimedia Entune yang ditampilkan melalui layar LCD berukuran 6,1 inci. Lalu juga diaplikasikan sistem keamanan BSM (Blind Spot Management) yang akan membantu pengemudi ketika ingin berbelok atau berpindah jalur. Sistem ini akan memberi peringatan bila ada kendaraan di blind spot ketika pengemudi akan berpindah jalur atau berbelok.

Untuk mesinnya, pihak Toyota tak lagi menawarkan mesin V6. Sebagai gantinya terdapat unit berkapasitas 2.500 cc 4 silinder yang mampu memproduksi tenaga 176 dk pada 6.000 rpm. Mesin tersebut akan ditemani oleh transmisi otomatis Sequential Shift dengan 6-percepatan.  

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Kia Cerato segera hadir di awal 2013

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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Volkswagen Jetta Hybrid Sedan (1.4L 4-cyl. Turbo Hybrid 7-speed Automated Manual) Discriptions

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.

source : edmund.com

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Excite To Tackle Dakar With Desert Warrior 3

 

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

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Renault Transforms New Dacia Logan Into the 2013

 

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

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Chevrolet Camaro Hot Wheels Edition

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. 

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Corvette baru akan mengusung mesin Bertenaga 450 HP

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.

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Suzuki Secara Resmi perkenelkan retro nya Let's

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

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Honda CB 150 R akan hadir di JMCS 2012

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 .

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Spesifikasi untuk New SUZUKI Inazuma 250 R

SPESIFIKASI

Panjang keseluruhan	2,145 mm
Lebar keseluruhan	760 mm
Tinggi keseluruhan	1,075 mm
Jarak roda	1,430 mm
Jarak terendah dari tanah	165 mm
Tinggi jok	780 mm
Berat motor	182 kg
Tipe mesin	4 langkah,2 silinder, pendingin cair, SOHC
Diameter silinder x Langkah piston	53,5 mm x 55,2 mm
Kapasitas silinder	248 cm3
Rasio perbandingan	11,5 : 1
Sistem bahan bakar	Fuel Injection
Sistem starter	Listrik
Sistem pelumas	Wet sump
Transmisi	6-speed constant mesh
Rasio pengurangan utama	3.238 ( 68 / 21 )
Rasio pengurangan akhir	3.285 ( 46 / 14 )
Suspensi Depan	Teleskopik, per ulir, peredam oli
Suspensi Belakang	Lengan ayun, per ulir, peredam oli
Rake / Trail	26u / 105 mm
Rem Depan	Cakram
Rem Belakang	Cakram
Ban Depan	110/80-17M/C 57H
Ban Belakang	140/70-17M/C 66H
Sistem starter	Elektrik, full transistor
Kapasitas tangki bensin	13.3 L
Kapasitas oli (overhaul)	2.4 L

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Mazda Unveils Three CX-5 Concepts

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.

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Sumber : rumors.automobilemag.com

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Nissan siapkan Qashqai dan Juke untuk pesaing VW Golf dan Ford Focus

Hatchbak terbaru ini akan memiliki paras mirip dengan Qashqai generasi berikutnya.Keputusan ini dibuat perusahaan 18 bulan lalu. Kami ingin menawarkan mobil baru di segmen hatchback untuk pasar Eropa. Rencananya akan diperkenalkan pada 2014,” terang Andy Palmer, Executive VP Nissan. Para desainer Nissan akan menciptakan model yang sangat emosional mengacu pada Qashqai,” kata Palmer. 

Nissan membutuhkan penantang Focus untuk Benua Biru agar menjaga momentum perusahaan yang sedang bersinar, tidak hanya bergantung kepada Qashqai dan Juke. Nissan Inggris mengalami kenaikan penjualan 10 persen dalam sembilan bulan 2012, sementara pangsa Eropa juga tumbuh meski lambat. 

Apakah Nissan Invitation Concept bakal menjadi rival Focus di 2014? Nissan memperlihatkan Invitation Concept di Geneva Motor Show 2012.

 

 

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Mitsubishi Outlander baru sudah mulai di pasarkan untuk wilayah Jepang

Mitsubishi Outlander baru keluaran tahun 2013 sudah mulai di publikasikan untuk segmen pasar otomotif di Jepang . Ini merupakan bentuk revisi dari Mitsubishi untuk seri Mitsubishi Outlander . Sbelum nya Mitshubishi telah meluncurkan Mitsubishi Outlander di awal tahun 2012 kemarin .

Segi perubahan terletak pada bumper depan dengan gril yang berbeda . Lampu kabut juga di buat lebih cantik dari Mitsubishi Outlander di seri sebelum nya . Untuk perubahan interior juga sangat kental dengan memasukkan unsur teknologi terbaru besutan Mitsubishi .

Untuk Dapur pacu ampak nya tak banyak perubahan yang di lakukan . Hanya perubahan engine dan sistem bahan bakar yang di buat lebih efisien dari versi lama . Rencana nya Mitsubishi Outlander seri ini akan di pasarkan di Indonesia mulai awal maret 2013 .

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New Renault DCross Concept Duster

Menggunakan basis Dacia Duster, penampilan gagahnya menjadi futuristik. Fascia depan didesain ulang menjadi lebih atraktif tanpa menanggalkan unsur tangguh sebagai sebuah SUV. Demikian pula pada bagian buritan mendapat sentuhan baru.

Pilihan warna juga dibuat lebih bergelora dengan paduan waran hijau menyala dengan abu-abu. Sayangnya tidak diungkap revisi pada interior.

Renault Brazil menargetkan tahun ini bisa menembus 5 besar penjualan di Brazil. Dengan menampilkan Renault DCross Concept bisa meningkatkan image perusahaan.

Sumber Artikel : Dapurpacu.com

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Bautista consolidates fifth in Australia

 

 

  Álvaro Bautista 

“We have achieved our objective in Phillip Island but I have to recognise that if it wasn't for the crash from Dani Pedrosa I would have been sixth. I am disappointed for him because he has produced some extraordinary races recently but he lost the championship on the second lap. In the warm-up we could see that Crutchlow had a better pace than us so when I saw Pedrosa crash I just tried my best to stick in the group behind Lorenzo in the hope we could fight for the podium but we were lacking straight-line speed.

All the time I lost down the straight I had to make up for the rest of the lap but it was a fun battle with Dovizioso and Bradl, we passed each other many times and the race went quickly for me. I made one last attempt at the end but again Dovizioso got me down the straight and then did a good job to close every door. Anyway it's a positive result so thanks to all the team and now let's hope we can seal fifth in the championship at Valencia. ”


Fausto Gresini, Team Owner 

“Fifth place for Álvaro confirms the progress he has made in the second half of the season and it is a credit to the hard work of his team. I am confident now about a grand finale in Valencia and hopefully fifth in the championship because they deserve it.”

Sumber / Source : MotoGp.com

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The 2012 FIA World Rally Championship concludes in Spain

 

And with Spanish speaking drivers going for glory in all the key categories, huge numbers of fans are expected to flock to the Salou-based event from 8-11 November to show their support.

Dani Sordo is set to enjoy significant following as he chases his maiden world championship victory in a MINI John Cooper Works WRC run by the British Prodrive concern. The Spaniard has finished on the podium in Catalunya on five previous occasions and will be determined to put frustrating runs in Germany and France behind him.

Albert Llovera, from Andorra, makes his first start of 2013 in the Super 2000 World Rally Championship, while Canary Islander Yeray Lemes and Spaniard Josep Membrado have been handed wildcard entries for the Production Car World Rally Championship where their rivals will include .

Argentina’s Marcos Ligato, Peru’s Nicolas Fuchs and Mexicans Benito Guerra and Ricardo Trivino.

Elsewhere, rising Spanish talent Jose Suarez (pictured) will carry home hopes on his shoulders in the WRC Academy for identical Ford Fiesta R2s.

RallyRACC-Rally de Espana gets underway with a ceremonial start in Barcelona on the evening of Thursday 8 November. Friday’s route features three all-gravel stages and three mixed-surface runs. Saturday and Sunday’s action takes place entirely on Tarmac roads.

sumber / source : www.wrc.com

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Toyota Etios Liva segera mengaspal di Indonesia

 

Kelihatannya tak lama lagi konsumen Indonesia bakal menikmati hatchback Toyota Etios Liva. Mobil yang sudah banyak dirumorkan ini tertangkap basah sedang melakukan pengetesan malam hari di Jakarta.
   
Saat berjumpa dengannya di daerah Panglima Polim, Toyota Etios Liva bernomor polisi sementara ini tak mengusung emblem apapun, dan tampilannya disamarkan dengan sekujur stiker kamuflase di mobil. Nampaknya ia sedang melakukan uji coba di jalan, sebagaimana wajar dilakukan untuk produk yang akan dijual ke konsumen.
   
Ada 2 varian mesin yang dimiliki mobil ini yaitu 1.200 dan 1.500 cc. Mana yang akan dimasukkan tentunya tergantung beberapa hal. Bila disiapkan untuk mengganti Vios tentu saja mesin 1.500 cc yang bakal masuk. Tapi bila kebijakan Low Cost Green Car terasa menguntungkan, bukan mustahil varian 1.200 cc yang dijual.
   
Menanggapi hal tersebut, Widyawati Soedigdo selaku GM Marketing PT Toyota Astra Motor menyatakan, kalaupun masuk Indonesia, paling cepat Etios Liva berada di showroom tahun depan. Dan mengingat ‘tahun depan’ itu tinggal beberapa puluh hari lagi, artinya bisa jadi kita tak perlu menunggu terlalu lama.

sumber : AutoBild.Com

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Indonesia pengen Subaru BRZ harus Inden 6 bulan

 

Subaru sebagai pesaing utama Toyota 86, ternyata Subaru BRZ juga diminati banyak konsumen khusus nya di Indonesia. Bahkan bila anda memesannya sekarang, baru 6 bulan lagi unit sampai ke tangan hal ini di karenakan jumlah pemesanan di luar kuota mencukupi untuk distributor di Indonesia .

Stock untuk kuartal  pertama sudah ludes terjual sebelum jadwal pengiriman Subaru di Jepang . Dan karena antreannya melebihi kuota per bulan, maka pemesan baru harus bersabar hingga 6 bulan hal ini di pertegas oleh Bahyu Suryo Pranoto, National Sales Manager PT Motor Image Indonesia selaku distributor Subaru.
   
Warna favorit untuk BRZ adalah World Rally Blue, karena itu sudah menjadi ciri khas Subaru. Selain itu, dengan harga Rp 40 juta lebih murah dari varian manual, BRZ bertransmisi otomatis juga menjadi pilihan terbanyak konsumen. Indonesia sebagai pangsa pasar terbaru BRZ namun sudah meraih penjualan terbanyak di negara ASEAN .

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Test Drive Jeep Wrangler Diesel

 

Eksterior, Wrangler 2012

Kami yang mendapat unit tes berkelir merah, Wrangler Diesel menampilkan aura gahar dan cocok disebut sebagai simbol kejantanan pria. Ini tampak dari desain front fascia dikawal sepasang headlamp bulat dan kisi gril vertikal khas Jeep. Nuansa sangar makin tampak dari nuansa two tone di bagian bumper dan penampilan ban all terrain.

Berbeda dari saudaranya Cheeroke atau Patriot yang memiliki sudut bodi membulat, Wrangler Diesel yang menganut sistem atap hardtop empat pintu ini tetap menghadirkan kesan konservatif dari sudut bodi yang kaku dan boxy.

Interior, Minimalis dan Fungsional  di Wrengler 2012
Jangan mengharapkan kesan mewah dari Wrangler Diesel. Pasalnya, meski memiliki fitur yang mengutamakan keselamatan dan fungsionalitas, tapi bahan kain tetap dipilih sebagai pelapis interior. Sementara kelir hitam cukup mewakili kesan sangar di dalamnya.

Sebagai mobil yang mudah dikustomisasi, Jeep menawarkan sistem knock down pada bagian atap hardtop-nya. Sedangkan panel power window diletakan dibagian center cluster, tentu dengan tujuan mempermudah modifikasi pada sektor pintu.

Fitur, Bertabur Fungsi dan Sistem di Wrangler 2012

Jika anda menyangsikan kemampuan Wrangler Diesel dan menganggapnya kurang komplit ketimbang versi bensinnya, maka hilangkan pikiran tersebut. Karena Wrangler Diesel dibekali beberapat fitur mumpuni di sektor entertainment hingga offroad.

Sebut saja Headunit dengan kemampuan CD,MP3, port USB, port jack input tambahan, hard disk, Voice Command dan audio Bluetooth streaming. Bahkan berbicara di telepon sambil mengemudi kini lebih aman dengan fungsi telepon via Bluetooth yang kompatibel hampir dengan semua hands-free. Asiknya, seluruh sistem bisa dikendalikan dengan suara, atau voice command.

Di sektor keselamatan, kawalan sistem lengkap tersemat pada Wrangler Diesel. Mulai dari Electronic stability Control (ESC), rangkaian Brake Assist hidrolik, Traction Control, Electronic Roll Mitigation (ERM)-fitur yang mencegah mobil terguling dan Trailer Sway Control (TSC)-fitur yang membantu mobil tetap aman saat menarik trailer.

Teknologi andalan saat off road seperti Hill Start Assist (HSA) dan Hill Descent Control (HDC) juga teraplikasi di mobil ini. HSA bekerja untuk mencegah Jeep Wrangler dari bergulir ketika berada ditanjakan. Mobil akan statis selama dua detik setelah kaki pengemudi diangkat dari pedal rem dan berpindah ke pedal gas. HDC bekerja untuk mencegah Jeep Wrangler bergulir diturunan. 

Mesin Bertenaga  di Wrangler 2012

Menganut mesin diesel bertipe Cheetah 4-silinder segaris, 2.8 liter, DOHC, 16-valve, bukan berarti Wrangler Diesel menjadi lembek. Mesin tersebut bertenaga sampai 200 dk di 3.600 rpm serta Torsi  460 Nm pada 1.600-2.600 rpm.

Dan terbukti, tarikan bawahnya yang gahar saat digeber baik di lintasan off road atau jalan aspal. Sedangkan diputaran mesin atas, tenaganya tersalur cukup lembut berkat kawalan sistem transmisi otomatis.

Asiknya, dan pilihan sistem penggerak 4x4 menunjang aktivitas para penggemar offroad. Jadi jangan ragu gunakan mode penggerak 4x4 saat di lintasan offroad, dijamin sensasi berbeda langsung terasa ketimbang mengandalkan mode 4x2.

sumber : otomotif.net

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