Alfa Romeo 159

At the last Geneva Motor Show, Alfa Romeo unveiled numerous major developments announced the relaunch of the brand on the world stage. Protagonist of the event was the new Alfa Romeo 159 (sedan and Sportwagon). The new Alfa Romeo 159 is designed to express a sporting yet seductive personality and has a road holding and performance that sets new standards for this class of cars. Two new engines in particular (a 200 HP, 1750 cc turbocharged petrol engine and a 170 hp 2.0 JTDM diesel) place the Alfa Romeo 159 firmly in market segment D, in the power range, which represents more than half sales of Alfa Romeo.

Alfa Romeo 159 sedan is a perfect blend of sophistication in the Italian with the "elegant sportiness" of Alfa Romeo. Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon on the other hand, combines style, performance and handling of a genuine sports car with the versatility and luggage space versatility of a prestigious station wagon.

The versions exhibited offer two new Euro 5 compliant engines which will be available from early April: the 1.75 liter 200 hp engine and 2.0 liter 170 HP TBi engine JTDM. In detail, the Alfa Romeo 159 is fitted with the new 1.75 liter TBi engine (Euro 5) - maximum output 200 HP from 4750 to 5500 rpm and maximum torque of 320 Nm at 1400 rpm - giving it a maximum speed of 235 km / h and acceleration from 0 to 100 km / h in just 7.7 seconds.

The powerful Alfa Romeo 159 sedan is offered in the TI sporting version, with a low geometry, bigger tires, 19 inch alloy rims, miniskirts and brakes with aluminum calipers red. Therefore, a car very specific, looking decidedly a "spooky" look. Inside, the TI environment is recognizable by the perforated leather seats Fit Sport with the Alfa Romeo logo embroidered in red, and the sports steering wheel grip and gear knob covered in leather with red stitching.

Their fascinating and highly personal exterior, all Alfa Romeos offer a choice of superb engines, all packed with the latest technology and packed with performance. Alfa Romeo engines are the perfect symbol of the sporting spirit that has always distinguished the brand, in addition to the competition. Alfa Romeo 159 is certainly no exception. From April 2009, the new Alfa Romeo 159 is available with a brand new engine: 1750 cc turbocharged petrol engine, which complies with Euro 5 standards and develops 200 hp between 4,750 and 5,500 rpm 320 Nm at just 1400 rpm.

The new 1750 CC Turbo petrol engine (manufactured by FPT - Fiat Powertrain Technologies) comes combined with a six-speed manual gearbox and boasts advanced solutions for controlling the ignition with the direct fuel injection, two continuously variable units timing, a turbocharger and a revolutionary control system scan. The resulting performance is comparable to - or better - than many 3 liter engines while offering fuel consumption of a typical four-cylinder compact.

Inside, the eye is caught sport steering wheel, radio controls, leather-wrapped shift knob with black stitching and leather-covered sport seats. Giving the impression remains sporty, head cover, hat, and the column of the shelters are blacks, while the characters are "brushed aluminum" and the instrument panel employs "sporty" graphics. In addition, the equipment (standard and optional) offered on this car is very high-spec: triple-zone climate control, cruise control, VDC system (Electronic Q2), Bose Hi-Fi, GPS (with telephone and voice commands) , and visibility of the package (rain, mist and twilight sensors).

This engine takes the Alfa Romeo 159, with its refined style and elegance typical Italian sports an impressive speed of 235 mph and accelerates from 0 to 100 km in just 7.7 seconds. The 200 HP Alfa Romeo 159 1750 TBi is therefore a true representative of Alfa cars exclusive lifestyle. Far from being a simple "means of transport", the new Alfa Romeo 159 is a true racer. It offers genuine sports performance and muscular acceleration thanks to generous torque and smooth response even at low revs and the extended power band of a modern engine, advanced diesel reduces the need for "job" of the gearbox. Engine noise is too inspiring without being boring.

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2012 Toyota Yaris Review

Toyota is usually quite simple, and its marketing in general. But a new campaign for the 2012 Toyota Yaris has left us scratching our heads at first. "It 'a car!" Toyota says. And here we thought that was obvious. Then we had the opportunity to drive earlier versions of the Yaris around the artsy neighborhood of West Los Angeles, Culver City, Toyota and realized that he was absolutely right: it is a machine. And that's all.

The Toyota Yaris is available on the basis of L, middle grade levels and Sport LE and SE trim "Liftback" hatchback three-or five-door Toyota-speak. The Yaris sedan has been discontinued. Toyota says the sedans now represent 70 percent of sales of Yaris, and the elimination of the saloon helps reduce the number of build combinations from 24 to 9.

Credit is Toyota-style management of the price of the parent should be a good looking little door. Not to scare anyone Yaris model, on the road, but at least the previous model of the fat boy had been cut. All Yarises staring eyes more street predator, and the top-of-the-line SE is equipped with a beacon darkened surroundings, alloy wheels, aggressive front bumper with fog lamps and rear fascia includes what Toyota calls the "speaker" . In response to that last bit, so you can count on the term is often transmitted by the reference market Yaris youth: LOL.

2012 Toyota Yaris Review

In 2012, the Yaris, however, a few innovative design point of view, either to Toyota or sub-compact in general, filled as it eensy car market is booming with drawings of Fiat, Mini, Ford, Chevrolet , Hyundai, and even the division of Toyota Scion own.

It's still a turd of an engine, but adds Real Sporting

There is nothing new under the hood, either. For 2012, the Hyundai Accent and Kia Rio in 2012 brings a bit expensive but the proven technology of direct injection and gearbox six-speed manual for the class to help make 40 miles per gallon the magic number for the new sub- compact Yaris, but flying is bored of last year 106 - hp, 1.5-liter four-cylinder in 2012 with some changes. Said engine was no pot of excitement in the latest generation of the Yaris, and it is not better with a new body wrapped around him. Transmission choices remain a five-speed manual transmission and a four-speed automatic. Even Toyota has managed to push the fuel economy and a new strand predicts the Yaris will face its EPA estimates of 29 mpg city and 36 highway with the manual and 29/35 with the automatic 30/35 to 30/38 and, respectively.

It should be noted that the sensation of driving over top of sweet L SE and LE. With its steering ratio slightly faster, alloy wheels of 16 inches (one inch larger than L and the steel wheels), sluggish 195/50 tires (V rated!), And a SE has a sport suspension control of the body much sharper turn-in and better. The throttle response is sharper, too, and upgraded brakes (discs on all four corners from front disc, rear drum setup on other trim levels) has teeth. The compromise comes in the form of a journey, but not only through hard and bumpy, with modest to high insulation, too. Interestingly, there is a huge compromise in the turning radius. The widest range of tires "of the motion has been cut, resulting in a lower 2.3 turns lock to lock (against 3.0 in the L and the rack), but a huge 36.7 foot turning diameter or six feet higher than the other Yaris and more than six inches wider than the Toyota Camry.

Ho-hum cabin

The greatest compliment we can pay for the Yaris interior is that there is more crime. Gone are the ugly dashboard design model with its latest terrible center mounted gauges and buttons stacked vertically CVC said that the Yaris is narrow. For 2012, the instruments (including silver trimmed feet to the SE) is moved to the driver, where they belong, thank you and audio system are located in a large double-DIN size housing that appears ready for an upgrade navigation system, and not such option is available. The front "sport" buckets on SE side forces get more aggressive, while the lumbar support is missing in all places Yaris. The rear seats, but flat cushions may be, to have good room for positioning and comfortable theater-style views come.

Like the design, materials inside the Yaris have been improved. Asymmetric dashboard is adorned with large areas of light gray trim is made of soft material in LE and SE trim. (The only soft any base models come with cloth seats, which is actually pretty good.)

The L $ 14,875 comes standard with air conditioning, CD player, iPod and USB, central locking, a cleaner back to one of the arms, and a host of safety features like stability control, whiplash reducing seats, nine airbags (including knee airbag for driver and front-seat anti-submarine airbags). The LE makes life more livable, with the addition of windows and mirrors, HD radio, Bluetooth connectivity, a split folding rear disc, audio controls on steering wheel, and pieces of metal chrome finish, all for $ 16 385 three-door or $ 16,860 with five. Finally, the five-door only, $ 17 160 SE adds standard cruise control and sports seats and faces the class above money. The automatic is a $ 800 upgrade.

Time informal comparison

Because many buyers of the tunnel vision of the brand Toyota, 2012  Toyota Yaris are likely to sell at least as well as the outgoing model. But, unfortunately, Yaris is sold in a vacuum, so we brought one of his most recent competition, the 2012 Hyundai Accent three-door Toyota, we run an informal side-by-side comparison. In addition to Hyundai and its slick exterior styling, refined interiors, a huge cargo hold, the transmission power more effectively and efficiently, and at the same price, this author knows the Yaris remains.

The number of new models in this segment is crying out for a more complete comparison, including entries and fresh the next Kia Rio and Chevrolet Sonic. Although the findings do not believe in what we experienced before, we can not expect a podium for the Toyota Yaris. It is, after all, just a car.

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Audi RS5

The Audi RS5 is almost here, and fortunately for us American fans Audi super coupe will be released as a facelift.This latest version of RS5 made its official debut this week at the Frankfurt Motor Show in 2011, bringing all the latest updates we have seen introduced in the Audi A5 range.

Keeping most of the proportions of pre-facelift model, the new design considers the RS5 win several acute accents, the options for wheels again, and watch retailer.

Audi RS5

Fortunately, environmental concerns are not affected transmission, with power always comes from a high speed 4.2-liter V-8 - one of the few, and perhaps the last, performance naturally aspirated V- 8s of German premium brands.Closely based on the V-8 and V-10 engine of the R8 supercar, the unity of sound RS5 pumps 450 horsepower and 317 lb-ft of torque, and would like to rev past 8000 rpm mark. Sometimes its really a high power rating of 8250 rpm.

Audi RS5

Hand-built factory in Gy�r, Hungary, the powerful source of ignition to start the RS5 just 0-60 mph in 4.5 seconds and can be seen easily accessible electronically limited top speed of 174 mph. The unit is sent to all four wheels through a transmission electron seven-speed dual clutch S, which has paddles behind the steering wheel and a launch control for a perfect start.

Audi RS5

As for the four-wheel drive system, it has a center differential gear crown compact and lightweight that can vary torque distribution between front and rear axles quickly and in a wide range - up to 70 percent at the before and up to 85 percent behind, it is necessary. By default, a 40:60 front to rear split.

Note that the crown-gear center differential works with an additional torque vectoring system, which works on all four wheels. If the load on the inside wheel is reduced too much when the car is driven dynamically, that the brakes of the wheels a little 'before it can begin to slip. If this is not enough, Audi offers the optional sport differential. This function enables the power distribution between the rear wheels through two steps of the overlay.

Audi RS5

The braking system RS5 is a large, internally ventilated brake discs measuring the wave of a maximum of 14.37 inches in diameter. Steel friction rings on their outer edge is wavy caps drilled and connected to the aluminum brake by pins. This project aims to reduce tensions, quickly lead to heat. Carbon-ceramic units are an option.

Those who live within a 19-inch forged aluminum standard 20-inch remaining optional units.

On request, Audi RS5 has an adjustable damping control of active suspension system Audi drive select with inside. This system allows the driver to choose between three different - comfort, auto and dynamic - and the properties of the suspension, steering, transmission and gas.

Audi RS5

Inside, the standard sports seats with power adjustment, and a combination of black leather and Alcantara trim. Audi also offers Nappa leather seat upholstery is available in black or silver moon, and accented with black piping.

Other options include fold-back bucket seats or air-conditioned comfort seats with ventilation function. The interior is bathed in black, with switches and chrome rings tight control. Positions are available in a variety of carbon, brushed aluminum or engraved, high gloss piano finish or a thread of light-colored stainless steel.

Audi RS5

The information system for the driver includes a lap timer special "RS" on the menu and oil thermometer. Pedals, the footrests and the keys are optional MMI navigation systems are made of aluminum, and the same treatment is discussed Threshold Lists.

Audi RS5

More options include a carbon design package for the dashboard and around a range of connectivity features, the security warning systems and sound equipment Bang & Olufsen.

 Audi RS5

 Audi RS5

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