Honda All New Odyssey

Honda All New Odyssey telah terungkap menjelang debut internasionalnya pada bulan November Tokyo motor show.

Tampil dalam spesifikasi pasar domestik Jepang, Honda mengatakan ukuran penuh generasi kelima people - mover mewarisi DNA dari Odyssey keluar tetapi didasarkan pada platform dirubah dengan lantai sangat rendah.

Bertujuan untuk memberikan "era baru" dari "ruang bergerak nyaman", New Honda Odyssey menjanjikan ruang dan kenyamanan "jauh melampaui" apa yang sebelumnya telah ditawarkan serta tingkat kinerja yang tinggi mengemudi datang dari semua-baru "yang kuat dan hemat bahan bakar" mesin dan transmisi.

Di depan, bukan hanya evolusioner tetapi revolusioner perubahan styling termasuk grill baru, lebih besar, yg disisir ke atas LED -infused headlights yang mengalir tinggi ke panel kuartal depan, dan kap stubbier. Sebuah bumper lebih rendah dan lebih depan dengan lampu kabut chrome - bercincin juga jauh lebih modern.

Baris karakter baru memiliki selimut pintu geser depan konvensional pembukaan dan belakang dengan rincian chrome tambahan pada side skirt dan gagang pintu mengikat dalam dengan strip chrome di bagian atas pintu.

Pada bagian belakang, ekor baru - lampu mengikuti bentuk dasar yang sama dengan model saat ini, bagaimanapun, tata letak sederhana menciptakan tampilan lebih bersih. Mereka juga dibagi dengan bagian pusat Odyssey' - cap baru '. Yang lebih menonjol tailgate -mount spoiler belakang, bumper belakang baru dan velg baru menyelesaikan eksterior.

Di dalam juga telah dipertajam dengan dash baru, roda kemudi dan instrumen ditambahkan bersama dengan kayu dan logam aksen trim dan sistem infotainment flush- mount dengan tampilan layar. Baru kursi belakang reclinable dengan pijakan kaki terintegrasi juga ditawarkan pada varian yang lebih tinggi - specced.

Rincian tetap langka pada tahap ini, meskipun, beberapa bentuk teknologi menghindari tabrakan ( digambarkan di bawah ) tampaknya menjadi bagian dari paket keselamatan mobil baru.

Karena di showroom lokal pada kuartal pertama 2014, next-gen Honda Odyssey diperkirakan akan mulai sedikit lebih tinggi dari baru dipotong $ 35.100 harga 132kW/218Nm keluar model empat silinder bertenaga 2.4 - liter.

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VW Design Vision GTI

Wild racing GTI concept features a 503-horsepower engine and a 186 mph top speed

From May 8th through the 11th, 150,000 passionate fans turn the Austrian city of Reifnitz into a veritable Mecca for the Volkswagen GTI. One of the traditional highlights at the Wörthersee festival is a concept car that’s conceived especially for the meeting by Volkswagen engineers and designers. This year, the concept is a race car—the “Design Vision GTI ”.

The striking “Design Vision GTI” is based on the seventh-generation GTI. The design team, led by Klaus Bischoff (Head of Design of Volkswagen Brand), has drawn the C-pillars and sills outward as autonomous body elements, thus creating space for substantially wider front and rear tracks, as well as specially developed 20-inch wheels (with 235 tires in the front and 275s at the rear). The “Design Vision GTI” can reach a top speed of 186 mph and looks as if it could start racing tomorrow.

Drive system
Although the new GTI has plenty of power in standard form, with up to 230 hp available on the Performance model, the “Design Vision GTI” ups the ante with 503 hp, developed at 6500 rpm. Just like the engine in the regular GTI, the concept car has a turbocharged and direct-injection TSI® engine—in this case, a 3.0-liter V6 instead of a 2.0-liter four cylinder, using twin turbochargers. Two three-way catalytic converters are arranged close to the engine to optimize emissions behavior. The V6 TSI develops 369 pound-feet of torque from as low as 2000 rpm, with a maximum figure of 413 lb-ft at 4000 rpm.

All this power and torque is distributed to the wheels via a DSG® dual-clutch automatic transmission and an all-wheel-drive system. With this powertrain and a specially tuned chassis, the “Design Vision GTI” eats any type of racetrack. On a dragstrip, it will reach 62 mph from a standstill in an impressive 3.9 seconds

In order to slow this super-powerful GTI, Volkswagen fitted it with large carbon-ceramic brake discs, sized 15.0 inches up front and 14.0 inches at the back. The ceramic brake discs and red-painted brake calipers peek through the spokes of the 20-inch alloy wheels, which are 8.5J wide at the front and 9.5J at the back.

The “Design Vision GTI” wheels, derived from the “Austin” GTI design, feature integrated blades that are designed to vent hot brake gas through the wheel openings. The wheel bolts are covered to give the appearance of a center-lock design.

Visionary exterior
Two things are obvious when seeing the “Design Vision GTI” for the first time. First, the car is a Volkswagen. Second: it’s a GTI. This visual clarity is part of Volkswagen’s success, according to Klaus Bischoff. “Our claim to be a global player is enhanced with our universal design language. A design that immediately communicates the brand's identity is central for all models that carry the VW logo, with elements that allow each model to be recognized as a true Volkswagen by its distinctive design.”

Dimensions: The production GTI has extremely crisp proportions, making it a good starting point for an even more extreme version. The ”Design Vision GTI” looks radical, because it’s shorter, wider, and lower than a regular GTI. It’s 0.6 inches shorter at 167.4 inches, thanks mainly to a more compact rear bumper treatment. The GTI concept is no less than 2.2 inches lower, at 54.5 inches, and it’s 2.8 inches wider (73.6 inches). The track has also increased, of course: at the rear it is now 62.2 inches (59.7 for the production GTI) and 62.8 inches at the front (versus 60.6).

Styling: Developing a show car for the GTI meeting at Wörthersee is always a great opportunity to package extreme ideas and a lot of emotion. Klaus Bischoff says: “The design team’s brief was to give a spectacular glance into the future of the GTI.” Marc Lichte, Andreas Mindt, and Philipp Römers, the same team who developed the latest Golf and the new GTI, also collaborated in the development of the “Design Vision GTI”, breathing the charisma of a race car into the concept.

The color scheme for the “Design Vision GTI” is nothing if not classic. It follows the traditional GTI triad of “black–white–red.” The paint is white (“White Club”), the add-on parts are black (“piano paint black”), and the GTI insignia as well as the strip integrated in the front are red.

The C-pillar, which has always been a distinctive Golf and GTI feature, is drawn outward as an autonomous design element, while the main part of the body narrows strongly towards the rear. This process starts right behind the front wheel with a vertical air outlet that emphasizes the waisted doors. In parallel to that, the sill grows continually outward until its upper edge merges with the C pillar—a styling device that gives this GTI a very dramatic look.

The GTI concept’s front end is similarly sculptural. The radiator grille, the bottom air inlet, and the brake cooling vents are combined with the headlights and framed by the front fenders and the hood. The precision and straightforwardness of the lines follow the Volkswagen design DNA. The grille and air inlets—although re-interpreted—consciously underscore their relation to the production GTI’s. The so-called “blades” are an especially prominent detail.

The GTI’s typical red line divides the headlights of the “Design Vision GTI” horizontally. The actual lighting elements are set back, giving the “eyes” depth—an innovative variation of the “evil eye” popular with GTI customizers.

Like the front end, an all-round sharp edge is a consistent feature at the rear. The taillights straddle the space between the C-pillars and the rear deck, while the integrated rear spoiler has the same position as the production GTI’s. At the bottom of the car, the dominant elements are the aerodynamically conceived ribs of the rear diffuser and the exhaust tips that frame the assembly.

Interior design
Tomasz Bachorski, Head of Volkswagen Interior Design, asked his team to follow these guidelines: “Pure GTI. Concentrate on the truly essential. But with style.” Boris Grell, Jan Haacke, and Guillermo Mignot, the designers of the GTI concept’s interior, are totally in tune with Volkswagen interior design and know how to match the interior to the character of each vehicle they work on, from the up! to the Phaeton.

The “Design Vision GTI” applies a radical version of “reduced design”. This means as few switches as necessary, so that they can be operated intuitively even while driving hard. The steering wheel is equipped with ergonomically optimized DSG paddle shifters, for example.

The designers have integrated a number of controls into the upper section of the center console: the switches and rugged turn knobs for climate control, the hazard light switch, and the activation for the on-board camera. An electrical kill switch, a push-button for the fire extinguisher and the ESP deactivation are housed underneath. The car has three drive modes: “Street,” “Sport” and “Track”.

The shapes of the dashboard and the center console correspond to the GTI’s, but are even more driver oriented, with tauter surfaces and harder edges. The race-car impression is reinforced by the partial use of carbon fiber, which is combined with “Anthracite” and “Titan Black” Alcantara as well as “Black” and “Flash Red” Nappa leather. One pleasing detail on the doors is a red loop that forms the handle, just like a Porsche Cup car. The rear seats have gone, their space taken by an X-shaped cross member that further strengthens body stiffness.

The designers also wanted to show how they imagine the “Design Vision GTI” could be used to network with the social community: A large display to the right of the main instrument binnacle also shows a track map of the circuit you are running, along with lap times. This can also communicate with other vehicles on the course and calculates what’s going on in a race in real time. Anybody wanting to share the on-track action can direct the cameras integrated into the A-pillar either to the track or the interior.

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Hyundai ix35

Gambar facelifted Hyundai ix35 telah dirilis menjelang peluncuran domestik segera diperbarui Korea SUV .

Gambar - diterbitkan oleh situs penggemar Carscoops - mengungkapkan grill depan tiga slat baru , desain foglight unik dan panel perlindungan bagian bawah bodi mobil yang berbeda dari Euro -spec Hyundai ix35 pembaruan yang terungkap di Geneva motor show pada bulan Maret.

Daripada mengadopsi tampilan segar , bagaimanapun , Hyundai Australia hari ini menegaskan ix35 diperbarui menuju pasar kami akan mempertahankan desain grille saat ini ketika tiba pada kuartal ketiga tahun ini .

Pembagian lokal akan terus sumber ix35 baik dari Korea Selatan dan Republik Ceko setelah pengenalan update pertengahan kehidupan , memastikan beberapa spesifikasi kecil dan perbedaan styling di upgrade line-up.

Gambar juga mengungkapkan desain baru alloy wheel, direvisi LED tail - lampu dan interior diperbarui untuk refresh Korea pasar SUV kompak.

Upgrade pertengahan kehidupan akan membawa dengan itu merek Korea yang 2.0 - liter direct injection mesin bensin ' Nu ', menjanjikan kekuatan yang lebih besar dan peningkatan efisiensi atas mesin ' Theta -II ' yang digantikannya.

Data kinerja untuk versi lokal dari mesin baru ini belum dapat dikonfirmasi. Hal ini bisa menyamai produksi 130kW/213Nm nya dari menengah Hyundai i40.

Baru 2.0 - liter kemungkinan akan ditawarkan di bawah ada bensin 2.4 - liter, sedangkan versi upgrade dari 2.0 - liter mesin diesel R -Series, dengan tekanan rendah resirkulasi gas buang dan lainnya "teknologi bersih" perangkat tambahan, juga akan fitur lokal.

The ix35 baru ini juga mengadopsi Hyundai tiga modus Flex Steer system - juga tersedia di i30 dan Santa Fe - yang memungkinkan pengemudi untuk memilih antara Comfort, Normal dan pengaturan kemudi Sport.

Spesifikasi lengkap dan rincian harga akan terungkap lebih dekat dengan peluncuran upgrade Hyundai ix35 dalam beberapa bulan mendatang.

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KIA Cadenza 2014

As the newest entry into the Kia model lineup, the 2014 Kia Cadenza has taken the world of upscale sedans by storm by outperforming many of its more established competitors. Kia's new flagship sedan has been available at Bill Jacobs Kia in Joliet, IL for a couple months, and now, the automotive world is taking notice of the standout sedan.

The most prominent example of the Cadenza's excellence is its recent triumph over the Toyota Avalon in Consumer Reports' rankings of large sedans. The Avalon, which has long stood near the top in the segment, was outdone by the 2014 Kia Cadenza's sleek styling, outstanding performance, and well-equipped interior.

Available in one, impressively equipped model, the 2014 Kia Cadenza is powered by a 3.3-liter V6 that produces 293-horsepower and 255 lb.-ft. of torque and is paired to a six-speed automatic transmission.

Although the standard trim includes top-of-the-line features like keyless ignition, leather upholstery, heated front seats, ventilated drivers' seat, a rearview camera, rear-park assist, and the Kia UVO infotainment interface displayed on an eight-inch color touchscreen, the upscale sedan also offers several upgrade packages for more interior amenities.

While the Cadenza has made a huge impact on the large sedan segment by outdoing the Toyota Avalon, Chrysler 300, Buick LaCrosse, and Dodge Charger, it represents something larger for Kia as the automaker continues its quest to breach the luxury market. With the recent news of a new Kia K900 luxury sedan similar to that of the Quaris sold overseas, the Cadenza soon will have a tag team partner in Kia's luxury movement.

Despite the premium status of the Cadenza, Kia still delivers exceptional value and unique styling in vehicles like the 2014 Kia Soul. One question to KIA would you sell this car in Indonesian Market?

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New SX4 2013

The next-generation Suzuki SX4 has materialised as the production version of the Japanese brand’s 2012 S-Cross concept.

The new SX4 is being displayed at the 2013 Geneva motor show ahead of its roll-out to showrooms later this year.

Suzuki had suggested the S-Cross was pointing to a baby SUV that would expand the company’s vehicle line-up but it seems this is instead a replacement for the SX4 that has struggled to mimic the success of the smaller Swift.

Boot space increases by 160 litres to what Suzuki says is a class-leading 430L. It says passenger space also sets a benchmark.

The Suzuki SX4, which should reach Australia before the end of 2013, will again be available in either front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive configurations.

The latter will include a new four-wheel-drive system that offers the driver four selectable modes comprising 4WD Lock, Snow, Auto and Sport.

Suzuki says it set to design and develop a successor to the SX4 but found customer research indicated a bigger vehicle was required.

The new Suzuki SX4 is 4300mm nose to tail, making it 165mm longer than the current SX4. It is also slightly wider and taller, while the wheelbase stretches by 100mm.

Power comes from a choice of 1.6-litre four-cylinders – one petrol, one diesel. The 1.6 petrol is linked with a five-speed manual as standard; the 1.6 diesel is paired with a 6-speed manual. A continuously variable transmission is optional.

Suzuki says it is targeting some of the lowest CO2 emissions for the class – 125-136 grams of CO2 per kilometre for the petrol and 110 to 115g/km for the diesel.

Both engines feature stop-start technology to help save fuel in traffic. Suzuki says the new SX4’s doubling sliding glass panoramic sunroof is a world first. The Suzuki SX4 will be built in Magyar Suzuki plant in Hungary.

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KTM 1290 SUPER DUKE R

It's not an ordinary boy toys...It's KTM Super Duke!

Before glimpsing the fascinating future of the Super Duke, a short flashback: in 2005, the first pure street twin with the name Super Duke rolls out of the KTM halls and changes the world of motorcycles. 

Extremely agile and muscular, the bike lives up to its name – an unmistakable machine, with an aggressive sound, a bike to fit no pre-conceived notions and keeping out of no competitor’s way. Over the years, the Super Duke gets even hotter. Its power increases – as does its fan community. 

The success of this uniquely dynamic motorbike confirms the veracity of KTM’s commitment to the Naked Bike, opening the door for further models. The merciless street fighter becomes the leader of a veritable pack of exhilarating bikes – all of them light, pure, top quality, and all without fairings. In 2011, KTM hits the bull’s eye of the small displacement segment with the 125 Duke. 

From zero to 200 km/h (124 mph) in 7.2 seconds – with low fuel consumption and a 15,000 km service interval


What happens when KTM packs the attributes of the proven 75-degree V-twin into 1.3 litres of displacement? The result is an extremely lightweight, elemental engine filled with state-of-the-art racing technology, yet still even more sophisticated, durable and cultivated than ever. 132 kW (180 HP) peak power, 144 Nm maximum torque with 100 Nm as early as 2500 rpm – could there be better guarantees for explosive propulsion whatever the revs?

Almost 10,000 motorcyclists hop up, by no means just beginners. Just a year later, KTM stages another energetic escalation with the upgraded entry-level version 200 Duke, and puts the latest LC4 generation of the 690 Duke onto the grid – with well-known ingredients for maximum riding fun; with plenty of Single thrust at minimal weight; but also with more practicality, thanks to Drive-by-Wire and ABS. 

Another year later, there comes the athletic 690 Duke R, while at the same time, the brand new 390 Duke makes ready – a reasonable fun bike that will bring incredible enjoyment to riders all over the world.


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Mitsubishi Colt Plus

Mitsubishi just introduced a major redesign of the Mitsubishi Colt Plus station wagon in Taiwan. The car has been reskinned completely and the front-end receives a new bumper, grille and LED headlamps that are reminiscent of the Attrage.

The interior is a drastic redo with a more modern dashboard housing an infotainment system that provides satellite navigation and reads multimedia from USB, Auxiliary devices and via Bluetooth. New features on-board are reversing camera, heated seats, push button start, trip computer, keyless entry, multi-function steering wheel, automatic two-zone climate control and other features like dual airbags, ABS, BAS and EBD.

Under the hood is the most important change of them all. The five-seater is powered by a 1.5L engine replacing the previous 1.6L MIVEC. It develops healthy outputs of 112hp and 150Nm and is available only with a CVT with seven pre-set speeds. The mileage is rated at 18.9 kmpl.

The Colt Plus competes on the Taiwanese market with the Nissan Livina, Toyota Yaris, Honda Jazz, Nissan Micra and the Ford Fiesta. It is launched in four variants priced between 11.83 lakh rupees and 14.07 lakh rupees.

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The Lean Angle MotoGP Rider

More often than not it's the incredible lean angles the riders reach as they hang off the side of their bikes to get them through the corners as fast as possible.

With the vast improvement in tyre technology from Bridgestone over recent years, which has often focussed on improving the 'edge grip' of the rubber on the shoulder of the tyres, riders are now getting their machines cranked over to 64º from upright - a stunning feat when you compare it to the cornering abilities of other motorcycles.

On the eve of the Gran Premio Iveco de Aragón, reigning World Champion Jorge Lorenzo's Yamaha YZR-M1 was on display on the MotorLand Aragón main straight with a special stand to reproduce the maximum leaning angle reached in MotoGP™.

During the live coverage of this weekend's Grand Prix, two brand-new graphics will be introduced in the International Program Feed to highlight both how the riders make the most of the edge grip to reach maximum lean angle and to directly compare riding styles of two riders.

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