Showing posts with label hatchback. Show all posts
Showing posts with label hatchback. Show all posts

5/26/12

Yaris Hybrid will be launched first in Europe and the Lexus ES300h in the United States




Toyota City,  -  Currently, Toyota is preparing a compact hybrid hatchback, the Yaris Hybrid will be launched first in Europe and the Lexus "ES300h" in the United States.

With 4 million hybrid units, the emissions of carbon dioxide (CO2) that can be cut by Toyota reaching up to 26 million tons.

Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) today announced it has sold 4 million units worldwide hybrid cars until 30 April. Hybrid cars first launched by TMC in Japan in August 1997, the "Coaster Hybrid EV". In December the same year, introduced the Prius hybrid passenger cars are mass produced.
 
Toyota began selling the Prius outside of Japan, namely in the United States and Europe in 2000. Pada2003, Toyota introduced the Prius generation-2 and TMC continues to add hybrid models, such as minivan, SUV, sedan and hatchback rear-wheel compact.

Turquoise third generation was launched in May 2009 claimed to gain success worldwide sales. As evidence, at the end of February 2011, total hybrid cars are sold worldwide has reached 3 million units.
 
Last year, Toyota introduced the Prius α (alpha) MPV and Aqua. As a result, until recently marketed hybrid car Toyota has reached 18 models and is marketed in 80 countries. With this addition, all Toyota cars sold worldwide, 15 percent comes from the hybrid (including Lexus).
 
 

5/20/12

Toyota Etios generating power by 66 kW is offered in two models


CAPE TOWN - Toyota Etios is offered in two models of the entry level and XS. For entry level Etios offered at a price of 115 800 or the equivalent of 128 million Rand. While top models released at a price of 120 900 Rand.

South African automotive market is getting excited by the presence of a sedan and hatchback Toyota Etios. This car is hair with the latest features and it is offered with a fairly friendly. Similarly, as reported Inautonews.
 
"The launch of Etios through the most in-depth market research ever conducted its vehicles in South Africa. As a result we can balance between the initial purchase price, turning the wheels of finance, performance and specifications of all of which refer to quality, and reasonable prices," said Sales & Marketing senior TSAM Calcyn hamman.
 
Standard features of a sedan and hatchback owned by Etios including the steering wheel height control, electric power steering, air conditioning, ABS with EBD (electronic brake-force distribution) and two airbags. While for the highest version will be equipped with central locking and electric windows.
 
Etios' equipped with 1.5 liter engines are mated to five-speed manual transmission. This machine is claimed to be capable of generating power by 66 kW.
 

1/27/12

Volvo V40 hatchback need new investor

Volvo V40 is a hatchback / sport wagon new five-door is positioned in the segment that is currently increasing and dominated by strong players such as the Audi A3 and BMW 1 Series. Apparently Volvo really did not want to miss to enjoy the sweetness of the small car market that has such bright prospects.

While Volvo's parent company is Geely, China's auto manufacturers who buy it from Ford in 2010 and, not having this segment. Despite the fact that most of the products Geely play in small vehicles.

Looks like this is not a matter of size, but more to the problem of technical capabilities. This is reasonable considering the Volvo name synonymous with safety and high technology, and Volvo did not want to play for it.

Swedish car PRODUCER seeking partners to share in development costs specifically associated with the development of new small car range. Volvo is currently preparing to introduce the model V40 (photos appear in the sheath).

1/25/12

the launch of the Prius C's hatchback will go on sale in March

Detroit: Toyota hopes to sell about 45,000 units of the Prius C every year in the United States, said Bob Carter, Toyota's General Manager.

Toyota Motor Corp. will increase the range of hybrid vehicles with the launch of the Prius C hatchback subcompact which will go on sale in March.

Toyota says the Prius C will consume fuel 53 mpg in the city, which claimed to be the most economical fuel consumption for urban vehicle that is not the kind of plug-ins.

Generally, hybrid vehicles speeding on the highway with fuel consumption of at least 46 mpg, while Prius C 50 mpg for combined road conditions.



Prius C is built based on the Yaris platform, will be released to the American market at a price of around 19,000 U.S. dollars, not including destination charge.

Prius C has a wheelbase 6 inches shorter than the existing Yaris, and overall 19 inches shorter, with lighter weight than the standard Prius.



Hybrid operating system with a standard Prius, except that the capacity is smaller gasoline engine, which is 1.5 liters compared with a standard 1.8-liter Prius, with a combined output of 99hp.

Prius C can be driven with a battery, but only for a range of around a mile at speeds of up to 25 mph.

The concept version of this car was displayed at the Detroit show last year, with more ngepopg style, but the Prius C which produced current is smaller than the existing Prius.

Prius C standard features include nine airbags, 15-inch wheels, automatic climate control, tilt telescopic steering wheel, and keyless remote entry key illumination.

The system uses a standard audio CD player, USB port with iPod connectivity, hands-free phone capability, phone book access, and Bluetooth for streaming music.

Toyota Prius C is released at a lower price to attract younger buyers who are looking for value and fuel-efficient vehicles for their first car.

Prius C variant will also have a wagon that is the Prius V will be launched in late 2011, and Plug-In Prius that drove this summer.

1/20/12

3 model made by BMW of this years, A25 AMG, CLC25 Coupe and GLC25 baby SUV




Stuttgart - With the A25, meaning this year Mercedes launched 3 models besides hardness of CLC25 Coupe hatchback and baby SUV, GLC25. While B25 has not been produced since the test results are less satisfactory.

In the midst of preparation for the launch of the A-Class in spring 2012, Mercedes-Benz is also preparing a variant hardness, A25 AMG arable results.

To display the figure and character of sport, AMG complete with aerokit A25. A few knick-knacks add-on (patch) is installed in the front-rear bumper plus side skirts, and spoilers up.

To improve this car-used engine 4 cylinder, inline, 2.0-liter turbo is capable of removing multiple 340 PS maximum power. Power is adequate to serve the performance of the Focus RS and Golf R - will be the main rivals - each powered 351 PS and 270 PS.

To distribute power to the wheels, to use 7-speed transmission with double clutch technology. AMG also complement this compact car with traction control VC from Haldex.