Skoda revealed its all-new Fabia hatch at the 2007 Geneva motor show, ahead of its arrival in Australia as the third model within a reintroduced SKoda range. Powered by an upgraded range of petrol and diesel engines, expected launch timing of 2009.> full story
Source: http://www.goauto.com.au
Wednesday, September 17, 2008
Skoda Fabia
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Nissan Murano
Nissan Australia confirmed that the Murano II is back on track for local release. With much of the exterior similar to the existing model, although with every body and interior panel new. Power is by Nissan’s 198kW 3.5-litre V6 engine, mated to a Continuously Variable Transmission known as Xtronic CVT.> full story
Source: http://www.goauto.com.au
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Tuesday, September 16, 2008
Volkswagen Tiguan
Tiguan. Doesn’t quite roll off the tongue very well, unless I’m missing something in the German to English translation. Anyone know what a Tiguan really is besides it being V-dub’s new sport compact crossover SUV?
In reality, Tiguan is another one of those names concocted by the marketing department. A melding of the German words Tiger (“tiger”) and Leguan (“iguana”). Someone please tell me how Volkswagen’s new cute-ute has the combined the attributes of a fierce jungle cat and a lazy decorative reptile.
What I can tell you, after driving the Tiguan around the San Francisco bay area for a few days, is that VW did a very nice job of coming up with a compact crossover that is well appointed with enough electronic features to keep the hidden geek within us very happy, drives comfortably like an expensive luxury car, and is ready for that weekend trip to the mountains. For those who are power hungry, the Tiguan has enough muscle underneath the hood to scoot you along without serious mashing of the accelerator pedal and sounds beefy passing those do-good hybrid cars on the freeway. Cruising along at highway speeds, the intrusion of road noise is kept at bay by a well insulated cabin.
Power to zip through NorCal traffic is provided by a 2.0L turbocharged 4-cylinder that cranks out 200 hp and 207 lb-ft of torque. That is enough power to go from 0 - 60 in less than 8 seconds or tow 2,200 pounds. Yes, you can go fast and haul your Sea-Doo to the lake with the same car. Although, I do not recommend doing both at the same time. Having a powerful engine comes with a price. And that price is evident at the gas pump. After 350 miles we recorded 20 mpg during our few days with the Tiguan.
Its short wheelbase makes the Tiguan easy to maneuver through crowded streets, or on narrow off-road trails. Seven inches of ground clearance is enough to clear tree roots or rocks on unpaved roads. Standard seventeen-inch wheels on the SE grade provide a stable footprint, while a fully independent suspension gives the Tiguan a responsive ride and handling with a little too much body lean for my driving habits.
Check out the panoramic, power-sliding sunroof that is an option with the SE and SEL trims. Bring along the cool shades and hat as this glass portal to the sky has four times the area of a typical sunroof. Even your rear seat passengers will be enjoying the benefits of this ultimate skylight to the world.
The 2009 Tiguan is a 4-door, 5-passenger sport-utility, available in 3 trims, ranging from the S to the SEL. Our test vehicle was the SE trim with the 4motion (AWD) option and 6-speed automatic transmission. Base price for the SE trim with 4Motion option is $28,875. Total price for our test vehicle, including destination charge, rear side air bags with head protection, power-sliding panoramic sunroof, and DVD satellite navigation system comes to a whopping $33,165.
Source: http://www.carreview.com
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VOLVO XC60
Volvo released a series of campaign videos promoting their new XC60 SUV. Watch the video as Viktoria shows off her skills and the stability of the XC60 at 200 kph - with no hands on the steering wheel! full story of Volvo XC60
Source: http://www.carreview.com
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Ford Fiesta
Ford’s Verve concept car, to be shown at the 2007 Frankfurt motor show, strongly hints at the design of its next-generation Fiesta. The Verve, and therefore Fiesta, are close relatives of the just released Mazda2, with which they share a common platform, but the Verve is even more rakish than the 2.> full story
Source: http://www.goauto.com.au
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Hyundai Veracruz
To be positioned somewhere upstream of the Santa Fe crossover and away from the Terracan 4WD, the EN Veracruz will be aimed in the US at luxury SUVs like Lexus RX350, Honda MDX, Nissan Murano, Mazda CX-7 and Subaru Tribeca. Expect a 3.8-litre V6, six-speed auto and side curtain airbags.> Full Story
Source: http://www.goauto.com.au
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Honda Insight
Honda is set to launch a third hybrid model, following the current Civic and upcoming Jazz petrol-electric variants. Unlike the 2001 Insight, Honda claims its dedicated hybrid vehicle will be both affordable and practical. It's likely to be based on the Honda Compact Hybrid Coupe concept revealed at Geneva.> full story
Source: http://www.goauto.com.au
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