Mitsubishi Grandis  

Sentence "It's About Prestigious" indeed deserve disandang MPV Mitsubishi grandis, which offers an attractive design and technology fresh. This is evidenced by the supply from Thailand, which is only about 150 units each month, it pro Mitsubishi grandis in Indonesia is 650 units penetrate the numbers.

MPV is positioned at the top of this class, it has all the necessary groups established. In addition to having advantages in design, Mitsubishi also grandis memboyong technology that is still fresh in the Mitsubishi range of products that are marketed in Indonesia.

Eksterior:

The exterior design grandis sensibilitas in the form of fresh and the view that impresses. This impression has been from the front with three diamond logo placement, combined with the type of halogen lamps that light the main designed to ensure the expansion of light without the charm Mitsubishi grandis.

Interior:

Space in no less special. Dashboard design forced wave forms berhiaskan illumination in the instrument panel, control air practical, and knop transmission gate with an elegant type, so that they can generate the field and feeling comfortable in it.

Spaciousness and comfort in the real space with seats capable of design made in some configuration that is done with very easily. Each seat can be set independently, so that they can easily put personal goods.

Machine:

Grandis promote the MIVEC engine (Mitsubishi Innovative Valve Timing and Lift Electronic Control System) with a 2.4 liter. Grandis engine technology is the termodern in the range of products that Mitsubishi has been marketed in Indonesia.

MIVEC system is able to optimize the output by using variable time ignition. On lap using the low-interest low / medium to create a valve time with a small overlap, maximize bahanbakar, Torque, and the ignition the gas defecate low minimize the cold start.

On lap high (above 3,600 rpm) to change the profile to the high camp, which makes the valve with a large overlap. This overlap gives benefits to the speed of the air supply to increase the flow to the cylinder with each lap that increase output.

Grandis also equipped with a smart transmission INVECS-II 4A / T. Intellegent System Innovative Vehicles & Electronics Control System (INVECS-II) makes the operation of the transmission and easy to make anyone feel comfortable at the wheel grandis. This transmission can be operated manually to prove the transmission needs of a more spontaneous acceleration.

Safety:

Some question the safety grandis already achieved this. Euro NCAP four-star rating providing Rise (Reinforced Impact Safety Evolution) Body. 6 star rating given by NASVA Test, test the security of the Japanese government.

Achievement is achieved owing to the application features a complete safety and reliability. Features include the passive safety that includes dual airbags for the driver and passenger in the front, the seatbelt pretensioner and force limiters, and ABS brakes with EBD enhanced.

Data and facts:

ATPM: PT. Krama Yudha Tiga Berlian Motors
Type: MPV (Multi Purpose Vehicle)
Price: Rp. 292 million (on the road Jabotabek)
Machine: MIVEC 4-cylinder, 16 valve
Fill the cylinder: 2,378 cc
Diameter x steps: 87.0 x 100 mm
Max power: 165 rpm ps/6.000
Max Torque: 22.1 kg.m/4.000 rpm
Foot-feet:
Suspension front: McPherson Strut with coil spring
Rear suspension: Semi-trailing arm with coil spring
Velg Type: Alloy wheel
Tire size: 215/60 R16
Front brake: Cakram ventilated
Rear brake: Solid drums in the disc
Body dimensions:
Length: 4,765 mm
Width: 1,795 mm
High: 1.655 mm
Distance axis wheels: 2,830 mm
Weight: 1,625 kg
Turn radius: 5.5 m
Fuel tank: 65 liters

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Toyota IQ  

Toyota gave the world the opportunity to try a number of media pre-production version of Toyota iQ. This is the effect of media on the microcar. Pace of Toyota in Europe is still quite challenging. Toyota has continued to conquer the continent consumers. With the growing trend in community-economical car fuel, low emissions of CO2, and brief-dimensional bid to give new Toyota, Toyota iQ.

Since the concept version appeared in 2007 in the Frankfurt car exhibition, iQ continue to harass think people want to know. How might the little car to accommodate four people? How does the level of security? What happens when the car is semungil frontal collision? Is dikabinnya are comfortable enough? And more.

Toyota Toyota iQ prepare for the European and Japanese markets. The car so the vehicle least four people in the world. This is the answer to Japan's Fiat 500, the Smart ForTwo, and Volkswagen Up! Toyota iQ "But Toyota iQ is not the version of the Smart ForTwo four seats," says the chief engineer of Toyota iQ, Hiroki Nakajima. "To ensure a sustainable future, radical changes are needed vehicle packaging. We need to make a breakthrough, which is different from the traditional assumption that the car is a small supermarket mouth. "

Koichi Suga, head of R & D design team describes the tersulit to design a car length of less than 3 meters it. "Every time we want to refine the car, improving handling and safety is, ultimately seemed more cars so long," he said.

So the task of the Toyota engineers to create a technical breakthrough. The first they do is create a small size differential for the front wheel of a car berpenggerak this. Differential make this new interior iQ 4 inch longer than the Yaris. Plus the corner and setting back the radical suspension. Another breakthrough is the fuel tank shaped flat, which was installed in the back seat, asymmetric dashboard, seats and seat from the car-more thin. Even the size of AC 20% smaller.

Towards the production version was launched in 2008 Paris Auto Show, 2 October future, Toyota will invite a number of international media to try to pre-production version in Japanese, including Edmunds.com, the automotive sites prestigious USA.

Toyota iQ9 air bag
Despite the size of the micro, iQ save nine airbags, including knee airbags for the driver. Airbags are also embedded in the seat, passengers under the thigh to prevent the decline of passenger seatbelt in the frontal impact and curtain airbags for rear passengers. Although small, Edmuns estimate iQ can get five stars in the EuroNCAP tests tabrak (European New Car Assessment Program).

In Europe, Toyota iQ present with the 1.0 liter engine choice of three cylinder segaris transmission 5MT with diesel or a 1.4 liter 4-cylinder turbo with the 6MT. Mid-2009, followed by three variants of 1.3 liter 4-cylinder with VVT-i paired with 6MT or CVT transmission. While in Japan will get a 1.0 liter variants of the 3-cylinder paired with a CVT.


Behind the wheel
According to Edmunds, who tried to version 1.0 liter CVT, the engine is very smooth, CVT responsive, but a little noisy. Akselerasinya accordance with the size of the machine, more than 14 seconds to reach 100 km / hour.

According to Edmunds, Toyota iQ the dimensions of the micro does not mean the narrow cabin. Pre-production version of the pilot test is recognized feels spacious, even for people Kaukasian size. The distance between the eyes across the top of the dashboard to the glass front of a relatively long, reinforcing the impression relieved. Quality interior materials and used very well, especially the center console.



Seat-seat from the car is very comfortable with a wrapping cloth or combined with the skin. Because the asymmetric dashboard, front seat passengers can be more movable forward. So penumpanga still get a seat behind the field. Of course space behind the driver more narrow and biasayang used for small children or purchase goods.
Toyota iQ will be marketed in Japan mid-October and in Europe several months later.

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Cevrolet Captiva  

The Captiva is based on the same platform as other small General Motors CUVs such as the Pontiac Torrent, Chevrolet Equinox and Suzuki XL7, but while the Stateside versions use GM's 3.6 liter V6, the Captiva is powered by a 4-cylinder diesel or a smaller Australian-sourced gasoline V6. The Captiva can be found in Europe, Latin America, and Asia; it's sold in Australia and New Zealand as the Holden Captiva.


Chevrolet is launching a sports version of the Chevrolet Captiva, the dynamically styled five-door and first compact sports utility vehicle in Chevrolet's European model range. Over 43,000 units of the highly successful Chevrolet SUV have been sold in Europe since its launch in 2006. Numerous new accessories will make the Chevrolet Captiva even more attractive.

The car is offered with three different types of engines: two petrol and one diesel. Diesel aggregate volume of 2.0 l/150 litres. Tractors and modification of Captiva in Russia would not be sold. So to choose among the options of four with two petrol engines (2.4 l/136 litres, V6 and 3.2 l/230. C). V-shaped "six" good leads 1770 kg Captiva, coupled with the 5-step automatic transmission and car Pick accelerates to 100 km / h in less than 9.

Normally, a car Pick Tractors, and only when the driving wheels are stalled, electronics engages the rear wheels, which can be transferred up to 50% torque, as required. No locks, and the reduction of Captiva not. If necessary, you can include assistance with the downhill (it artificially lowers the speed and car pastors in the downhill, braking the engine and the wheels to the car did not deploy across the slope). The Chevrolet Captiva Sport responds to the fast increasing demand for a distinctive and stylish sports utility vehicle which is available with the economical yet powerful common-rail 2.0L turbo diesel engine or,alternatively, the smooth 169 hp V6 engine.




Even with its discount price the Captiva still manages to offer a decent list of standard equipment. In addition to 16-inch alloy wheels and an eight-way adjustable driver's seat, the base CUV comes with front, side, and curtain airbags, as well as a six-speaker, MP3-compatible audio system with steering wheel-mounted controls. Going on sale in the UK last year, the Captiva's popularity has been a major contributor to Chevrolet's recent European growth. Chevy sales in the UK were up 27.6 percent last year, and the first quarter of 2008 saw another 21 percent jump. Currently the only Chevy SUV sold in Europe (beyond the family-hauler HHR), the Captiva is helping to expand the brand's presence on the Continent.

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Nissan X-Trail  

Nissan has announced it will be showing an X-Trail Clean Diesel model at the 2008 Integrated Exhibition of the Environment in Hokkaido*1 (June 19-21) as well at the G8 Hokkaido Toyako Summit (July 7-9).



The X-Trail uses a M9R diesel engine, which was co-developed with Alliance-partner Renault, and uses advanced technologies to deliver high torque and powerful acceleration, in addition to improved fuel-economy while meeting the new regulatory Japanese emission standards, referred to as ‘‘Post New Long-term Regulations’’.


The X-Trail Clean Diesel hits the market in September of this year, well ahead of the new emissions regulations which go into effect by October, 2009.




Based on the M9R diesel engine co-developed with Alliance-partner Renault, the Nissan version on the X-TRAIL employs advanced technologies to deliver high torque and powerful acceleration, in addition to improved fuel-economy while meeting the demands for cleaner emission standards globally.Nissan




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mitsubishi New Lancer  

One of the first 2008 models to land in dealer showrooms, the new Mitsubishi Lancer is a complete remake from the wheels up of the company's entry in the compact sedan class. This is not merely an exercise in dressing the previous model in a new set of threads. From sheetmetal to upholstery to mechanicals to interior trim, it's a new car.

The body has been re-styled, with a more aggressive fascia and a wedgier profile. The result, sadly, is mixed. It looks really sharp head on, a little dull going away. Overall proportions are balanced, though, so the final result is a plus.


The engine is new, albeit the same displacement as before, but now with a double overhead cam in place of the '06's single, and updated electronics. Horsepower is up by 32, torque by 16 pound-feet of torque (22 and 12, respectively, in states with California emission rules). A Continuously Variable Transmission replaces the '06's automatic, with a five-speed manual still the standard gearbox.

The 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer has gained weight over the '06, between 200 and 400 pounds, depending on model and trim. This, together with the more powerful engine, no doubt accounts at least in part to the lower fuel economy ratings for the 2008 model. Lower, also, than most of the competition, some of which better the Lancer by 5 miles per gallon or more in EPA City and Highway estimates.

Inside, there's roomy seating for five. Instruments and dash are pleasing to the eye and friendly to the fingers, with easy-to-use knobs and switches for the more important functions. Some details are less than ideal, but the Lancer is, after all, an economy car and not Mitsubishi's flagship.

The options list comprises value-adding packages. Disappointing is the need to pay extra for air conditioning and antilock brakes on the base Lancer. But a high-quality sound system is offered for the two upper trim levels. And impressive for this price level is a full-featured navigation-cum-music server system available on the top model.

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Toyota Camry  

The Toyota Camry is a mid-size car assembled by Toyota in Georgetown, Kentucky, Altona, Victoria, Guangzhou, China and the original factory in Tsutsumi (Japan). In some markets, the top range Camry models are seen as executive cars. The Camry has been the best selling car in the United States, its largest consumer market, for nine of the last ten years starting in 1997, with the only exception being 2001. The Camry also sells very well in Australia, Canada, and a number of Asian markets - in particular Cambodia where the vast majority of cars are Camrys.

It has not sold as well in Europe and Japan; many criticize its design as ill-suited for European and Japanese tastes. An up-branded luxury version of the Camry was sold in Japan as the Toyota Windom until 2006; the related Lexus ES in North America, Asia, and the Middle East shares major chassis and drivetrain components with the Camry.
The name "Camry" comes from a phonetic transcription of the Japanese word kanmuri, which means "crown", as did the names of the Toyota Crown, Corolla and Corona.

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