The New Peugeot 207  



The 207 is the successor to the 206. The 207 is based on a modified version of the platform used for the Citroën C3, and is built in Poissy and a new plant near Trnava, Slovakia.

Initially three petrol engines were available:
1.4-litre 8v with 75 or 16v 90 hp (67 kW) and 1.6-litre 16v with 110 bhp (82 kW; 112 PS).
From late 2006, the 1.4 & 1.6 16v models were replaced by the new 1.4 vti 95 bhp (71 kW; 96 PS) and 1.6 vti a 120 bhp (89 kW; 122 PS) Valvetronic engines.
Two turbocharged and intercooled versions, one with 150 bhp (112 kW; 152 PS), and the other with 175 bhp (130 kW; 177 PS) were also added to the range.
The latter four engines result from the cooperation agreement between PSA and the BMW group; and can also be found in the Mini Cooper S. The diesel-powered engines available are a 1.4 litre 70 hp (52 kW) or a 1.6 litre HDi with maximum output of 90 or 110 hp (82 kW), the latter with the addition of an intercooler.

The 207 is available
as a three- or five-door hatchback,
a 207 SW Station Wagon and a 207 CC coupé convertible.
A GTI (or RC in some markets) version is available with the THP175 175 hp (130 kW) turbocharged 1.6 litre engine.
A GT (or Limitee) version is also available, but is only sold with the THP150 150 hp (110 kW) turbocharged 1.6 litre engine, and also features a glass roof.
Both the GTI and GT versions are sold exclusively with manual gearboxes.

Carried over from the 207 RC, the interior received grinium finish decor with front and rear bucket seats as well as RC front and rear mat covers. The steering wheel too, with a granium finish ring and numbered from 1 to 2000. The gearshift lever knob, pedal assembly, foot rest and door sill are in aluminium.

Three engines were available with the 207 Le Mans Series. Starting with the 1.6 HDi 16v 110 hp DPFS and 1.6 THP150 16v 150 hp engines each of which receive a chrome-plated single exhaust pipe. The top 1.6 THP175 16v 175 hp receives a chrome-plated dual exhaust pipe.

It has sold well in Britain, being the sixth best selling car overall (and third in the supermini sector) in 2007 with more than 67,000 examples being sold.

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The All New 2012 Nissan Versa Sedan  




Mechanical

  • 1.6-liter DOHC 16-valve 4-cyl. engine
  • Dual fuel injector system
  • Continuously Variable Valve Timing Control System (CVTCS) on intake and exhaust valves
  • 5-speed manual transmission or Xtronic CVT® (Continuously Variable Transmission)
  • Vented front disc/rear drum brakes
  • Independent front strut suspension with stabilizer bar
  • Torsion beam rear axle with integrated stabilizer bar
  • Vehicle-speed-sensitive electric power steering

Exterior
  • 15" wheels with P185/65R15 all-season tires
  • Multi-reflector halogen headlights
  • Energy-absorbing body-color front and rear fascias

Interior
  • AM/FM/CD audio system with auxiliary audio input jack
  • Air conditioning
  • Trip computer (Average MPG, Current MPG, Distance to Empty)
  • Tilt steering column
  • Rear window defroster
  • Front door pockets with bottle holders
  • Front and rear cup holders
  • Digital clock
  • Auxiliary 12-volt DC power outlet
  • Cloth seat trim

Safety
  • Nissan Advanced Air Bag System1 with dual-stage supplemental front air bags with seat belt and occupant-classification sensors
  • Driver and front-passenger seat-mounted side-impact supplemental air bags
  • Roof-mounted curtain side-impact supplemental air bags for front and rear-seat outboard occupant head protection
  • Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
  • Brake Override Technology (BOT)
  • Electronic Brake force Distribution (EBD)
  • Brake Assist
  • Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC)2 with Traction Control System (TCS)
  • 3-point ALR/ELR passenger seat belt system (ELR for driver)
  • Front seat belts with pretensioners and load limiters
  • LATCH System (Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children)
  • Zone Body construction with front and rear crumple zones
  • Hood-buckling creases
  • Energy-absorbing steering column
  • Pipe-style steel side-door guard beams
  • Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)

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2012 Honda Civic Sedan  



DX

  • 140-hp, 1.8-liter, SOHC i-VTEC® Engine
  • PZEV (Partial Zero-Emission Vehicle)
  • Eco Assist™ system
  • MacPherson Strut Front Suspension
  • Multi-Link Rear Suspension
  • Dual-Stage, Multiple-Threshold Front Airbags (SRS)
  • Front Side Airbags with Passenger-Side Occupant Position Detection System (OPDS)
  • Side Curtain Airbags
  • Advanced Compatibility Engineering™ (ACE™) Body Structure
  • Vehicle Stability Assist™ (VSA®)
  • Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) with Electronic Brake Distribution (EBD)
  • Brake Assist
  • Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
LX
Adding to or replacing features on the DX
  • intelligent Multi-Information Display (i-MID) with Color TFT Screen
  • USB Audio Interface[6]
  • Air Conditioning with Air-Filtration System
  • Illuminated Steering Wheel-Mounted Cruise, Audio and i-MID Controls
  • 160-Watt AM/FM/CD Audio System with 4 Speakers
  • MP3/Windows Media® Audio (WMA) Playback Capability[7]
  • MP3/Auxiliary Input Jack

EX
Adding to or replacing features on the LX
  • 16-Inch Alloy Wheels
  • Rear Disc Brakes
  • One-Touch Power Moonroof with Tilt Feature
  • 60/40 Split Fold-Down Rear Seatback
  • 160-Watt AM/FM/CD Audio System with 6 Speakers
  • Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink®[8]
  • Exterior Temperature Indicator
  • Passenger-Side Seatback Pocket
  • Rear-Seat Armrest
  • Steering Wheel-Mounted Phone Controls
EX with Honda Satellite-Linked Navigation System™ with Voice Recognition:
  • Honda Satellite-Linked Navigation System™ with Voice Recognition[9]
  • Illuminated Steering Wheel-Mounted Navigation Controls
  • XM® Radio[10]
  • FM Traffic
EX-L
Adding to or replacing features on the EX
  • Leather-Trimmed Seats
  • Leather-Wrapped Steering Wheel
  • Heated Front Seats
  • Heated Power Side Mirrors
EX-L with Honda Satellite-Linked Navigation System™ with Voice Recognition:
  • Honda Satellite-Linked Navigation System™ with Voice Recognition[9]
  • Illuminated Steering Wheel-Mounted Navigation Controls
  • XM® Radio[10]
  • FM Traffic
Performance

A model of efficiency and fun.
Smartly Engineered
The Civic offers the brisk performance of a 140-hp, 1.8-liter, 16-valve, SOHC i-VTEC® engine that has been refined for 2012 with many friction-reducing and airflow improvements.
Lighter and Tighter
Weight-saving technologies, improved aerodynamics and engine modifications result in a new Civic with some impressive new EPA ratings. The 2012 Civic Sedan now achieves 28 city/39 highway mpg. Plus, increased structural rigidity makes for more responsive handling.
Clean Machine
Every 2012 Civic with an automatic transmission earns a PZEV (Partial-Zero-Emission Vehicle) rating in states that adhere to CARB standards.
Choose Your Speed
Exercise your options: Choose the smooth-shifting 5-speed automatic. Or there's the 5-speed manual (DX, LX).

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Nissan Juke : The Urban Energy  



The Juke, Nissan's new addition to its Crossover range, combines SUV toughness and sporty style. Its design is bold and striking on order to inject some masculinity and dynamism into the small car market, something that Nissan's research shows that small car buyers believe is lacking at the moment. Indeed, Nissan anticipates 80 per cent of Juke buyers will be buying a Nissan for the first time, a target it achieved and continues to maintain with Qashqai.



From a design standpoint, the lower portion of Juke is pure SUV. It combines chunky wheels, wide tyres, extended ground clearance and a robust stance with a top portion that is unadulterated sports car, with a high waistline, slim visor-like side glass graphics and a coupé-style falling roofline. The coupé effect is further underlined by the rear doors which have their handles hidden in the frame of the door.



Inside, the sports car theme continues with a cockpit oriented cabin dominated by a centre console design inspired by a motorcycle fuel tank. Finished in a distinctive high gloss colour - metallic red or grey - the ‘bike' console adds a sense of fun to the car. Practicality is assured by the rear-opening hatch, versatile luggage area with flat folding rear seats and hidden storage opportunities.


The ALL MODE 4x4-i, is a new development of Nissan's respected electronic all-wheel drive system and now features rear wheel torque-vectoring technology to enhance agility and reduce understeer when cornering, delivering agile, fun-to-drive handling.

Three different engines will be available when sales start later in the year: one diesel and two 1.6-litre petrol units, all fully Euro 5 compliant. At the top of the range is a new turbocharged petrol engine (MR16DDT) with direct injection (DIG-T). The engine is one of the most powerful in its class, developing 190PS and
240 Nm.

The second petrol engine develops 86kW (117 PS), while the the 81kW (110PS) 1.5-litre dCi common rail diesel offers excellent driveability - thanks to its heady 240 Nm of torque.


Engine range:
Engine Power Fuel Drive Transmission
1.5 dCi 110PS Diesel 2wd 6-speed manual
1.6i 117PS Petrol 2wd 5-speed manual
1.6i 117PS Petrol 2wd New Generation XTRONIC CVT
1.6i DIG-T 190PS Petrol 2wd 6-speed manual
1.6i DIG-T 190PS Petrol 4wd XTRONIC CVT M6

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