Jeep Patriot 2.2 CRD Specification

Jeep announced today that the UK-spec Patriot can be ordered with a new, 163 hp 2.2-liter diesel engine, sourced from Mercedes. In addition, the American SUV also gets improved trim levels. Replacing the previous Volkswagen 2.0-liter four-pot, the new powertrain features common-rail technology, which increased power by 23 hp and 10 Nm (7.4 lb-ft).

Jeep Patriot 2.2 CRD

Jeep Patriot 2.2 CRD Wallpaper

Jeep Patriot 2.2 CRD Engine Design

Jeep Patriot 2.2 CRD Interior

The Jeep Patriot 2.2 CRD sprints to 100 km/h (62 mph) in 10.7 seconds and can reach a top speed of 201 km/h (125 mph). The newly found grunt (maximum torque is 320 Nm or 236 lb-ft) is also enough, says the American maker, for towing a 2,000 kg (4,409 lbs) braked trailer.

Fuel efficiency is better too, as the diesel Patriot is rated at 42.8 UK mpg (35.6 US mpg or 6.6 lt/100 km) in the combined cycle.

Four trim levels are available (Sport, Sport+, Overland and Limited) and all variants come with new standard features, such as body colored door handles, Hill Start Assist, leather wrapped handbrake and active head restraints for the driver and front passenger.

The base price for the Patriot 2.2 CRD is £21,995.


Jeep Patriot 2.2 CRD Specification
Cylinders - Bore 83 mm
Cylinders - Stroke 99 mm
CC 2,143
Cylinders 4
Cylinder Layout In-Line
Number of Valves 16
Camshaft DOHC
Fuel Delivery Common Rail
Catalytic Convertor Yes
Engine Layout North South
Compression Ratio 16.2:1
Transmission Manual
Gears 6 Speed

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2010 Volkswagen Microbus

You probably have noticed that Hyundai is on a roll lately. Whereas the newly-wed Fiat and Chrysler couple are trying to tidy up the mess left by Daimler -for the most part- with makeovers and tweaks, the South Korean automaker, which also owns Kia, is churning out one new model after the other.

2010 Volkswagen Microbus Concept

2010 Volkswagen Microbus Wallpaper

2012 Volkswagen Microbus Concept Car

2011 Volkswagen Microbus Car Concept

There were plans to offer a production version of the 2010 Microbus concept that made a splash at that year's Detroit Motor Show, but cost considerations put an end to that project. A new Microbus is back on, according to Bischoff, and Volkswagen is trying to figure out how conventional or creative to go. VW's design offices across the globe are being asked for their input to develop a vehicle with wide influence, and platforms and powertrains are up in the air. If this rumor sticks, we're likely to see a concept in 2012.

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Review 2010 Suzuki Kizashi Custom Specification

The newly unveiled 2011 Suzuki Kizashi is truly a potential car with impressive power and capability; the brand itself is an ultra competitive in a midsize sedan segment. The car carries greater value with strong engine, the machine gives inspired handling and it has European interiors. The machine boasts of all wheel drive and responsive CVT options. The latest Kizashi is a different machine as compared to the earlier machines produced by Suzuki. The machine is little smaller in size as compared to other similar sedans like Honda Accord but bigger in size as compared to small sedans like Jetta. The design and the exterior features of the new Kizashi could be easily mistaken for a VW car.

2010 Suzuki Kizashi

2010 Suzuki Kizashi Wallpaper

2012 Suzuki Kizashi Interior Design

2010 Suzuki Kizashi Engine Specification

The latest 2010 Suzuki Kizashi is available in four trim level options, it is a midsize sedan available in multiple options and packages. The base S Kizashi trim possesses standard options like full power accessories, keyless ignition, 16 inch steel wheels, tilt and telescoping steering wheel, USB port, dual zone automatic climate control, satellite radio, nine speaker stereo options, iPod interface. When the machine is equipped with the CVT, it adds other standard features of a leather wrapped steering wheel and cruise control options. The Kizashi’s SE trim comes equipped with standard options like eight way power driver seats having memory functions, leather wrapped steering wheel, cruise control and 17 inch alloy wheels. The GTS trim comes with features like steering wheel shift paddles, fog lights, 18 inch wheels, Bluetooth phone connectivity, 10 speaker Rockford Fosgate stereo, audio streaming and other optional features. The top of the line Kizashi SLS comes with options like rear parking sensors, auto dimming rearview mirror, power passenger seats, automatic headlamps, heated front seats, leather upholstery. The models with all wheel drive come with the standard feature of heated mirrors.

The 2010 Suzuki Kizashi is equipped with a 2.4 liter four cylinder engine that gives the output of 185 hp and 170 lb ft torque. All the Kizashi trim are available with front wheel drive as the standard options and an optional all wheel drive options. The machine offers six-speed manual transmission with the GTS trim; SLS trim and the S trim with front wheel drive as standard options. The six speed manual transmission with front wheel drive options in the Kizashi SLS can zoom from zero to 60 mph in 8.3 seconds. The machine features standard options like traction control, stability control, side curtain airbags, antilock disc brakes, front and rear side airbags and other special options.

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2010 Volkswagen Golf R Specification

Volkswagen sure knows how to please. The new, sixth-generation Golf is one of the better compact cars, a great-handling hatchback that’s comfortable, too. And we think the sportiest Golf, the 200-hp GTI, is even better—witness its inclusion on our 2010 10Best Cars list.

2010 Volkswagen Golf R Wallpaper

2010 Volkswagen Golf R

2010 Volkswagen Golf R Interior

2010 Volkswagen Golf R Seat Design

2010 Volkswagen Golf R

Specifications Volkswagen Golf R
VEHICLE TYPE: front-engine, 4-wheel-drive, 5-passenger, 5-door hatchback
BASE PRICE (GERMANY): $50,790

Volkswagen Golf R ENGINE TYPE
Turbocharged and intercooled DOHC 16-valve inline-4, iron block and aluminum head, direct fuel injection
Displacement: 121 cu in, 1984cc
Power (SAE net): 270 bhp @ 6000 rpm
Torque (SAE net): 258 lb-ft @ 2500 rpm

Volkswagen Golf R TRANSMISSIONS
6-speed manual, 6-speed dual-clutch automated manual

Volkswagen Golf R DIMENSIONS:
Wheelbase: 101.5 in Length: 165.8 in
Width: 70.0 in Height: 57.5 in
Curb weight (mfr’s est): 3350–3400 lb

Volkswagen Golf R PERFORMANCE (MFR’S EST):
Zero to 62 mph: 5.5–5.7 sec
Top speed (governor limited): 155 mph

Volkswagen Golf R FUEL ECONOMY (MFR’S EST):
European combined cycle: 28 mpg

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2010 The Jaguar XJ75 Platinum Concept

The Jaguar XJ75 Platinum

Abstraction is the company's aboriginal affirmation of the architecture customisation abeyant of the arresting new XJ affluence salon, emphasising the Jaguar's affecting autogenous and exoteric administration themes.

"The new Jaguar XJ75 Platinum Abstraction celebrates Jaguar's 75th Anniversary, and highlights the appearance of the XJ, and added broadly, the more claimed attributes of affluence cars in today's market," said Mike O'Driscoll, Managing Director of Jaguar Cars. "The XJ is thoroughly modern, and captures the avant-garde and adventuresome appearance that our architect Sir William Lyons congenital into every Jaguar. And the architecture aggregation acutely had some fun authoritative their aboriginal one-of-a-kind XJ architecture abstraction in that spirit."

Dominated by a arresting white and atramentous adverse affair that suggests adored platinum metal, the Jaguar XJ75 Platinum Abstraction is a high-performance 470-hp 2011 Jaguar XJL Supercharged able with new ground-hugging front, rear and ancillary sills. Painted a bright Satin Matte Pearlescent White, exoteric chrome elements accept been revised to either a aphotic chrome or appearance black. Bespoke 22-inch auto are atramentous and use a brushed adverse finish.

2010 The Jaguar XJ75 Platinum Concept

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2010 Renault Dezire

2010 Renault Dezire - Concept Car

2010 Renault Dezire - Design and Specification

Renault has provided a preview glimpse of its new concept car Renault Dezire before the Paris Motor Show 2010. Renault Dezire stands out as an illustration of the brand 's commitment to the more emotional styling. Renault Dezire 's sensuous lines and the bright red finish express passion. Driven by an electric motor is Dezire evidence of environmental concern and a love for cars in no case are incompatible. The project is the first Renault Dezire, by Laurens van den Acker to have been conducted and marks the beginning of a sequence of concept cars that look at a Renault Design 'make available; s new vision for the future. It also sets the foundation for styling Terms Renault 's-coming makers. The public will have its first opportunity Dezire Renault at the Paris Motor Show 2010 to see.

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2010 Aston Martin DB9

2010 Aston Martin DB9

2010 Aston Martin DB9

The Aston Martin DB9 chain has received a complete package of styling, and refinements of engineering equipment. For the most successful Aston Martin of absolute (an honor he shares with the great V8) has established itself as the DB9 grand tourer final thanks to a durable combination of understated elegance, sportiness and luxury real . For Dr. Ulrich Bez, Aston Martin, and the senior s Aston Martin DB9 is a very special car: "The DB9 is the quintessential sports tourer and great offers an unrivaled combination of involvement, character, luxury and improving driver.

This car combines our unique Aston Martin with a design philosophy, art and uncompromised performance flexible loan. " Aston Martin trademark, Aston Martin DB9 Reflect '; road-going success of s, Aston Martin Racing'; runners resistance DBR9 and DBRS9 s have been hugely successful on racetracks around the world . A total of approximately 20 and 30 DBR9 DBRS9 being built and delivered to customer teams around the world, Aston Martins have consistently scored victories in a variety of national and international championships.

Since winning its first race, at Sebring in 2005, the DBR9 was established as a constant and car hugely competitive in the GT1 class, scoring victories back to back at the biggest race of $ 2 $ 4 hours are all those Class - Le Mans - in 2007 and 2008.

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2010 Gordon Murray T.25 Car Concept

2010 Gordon Murray T.25 Concept

2010 Gordon Murray T.25 Concept

Gordon Murray Design ', the car s T.25 City, made his first public appearance at the Smith School'; s World Forum on Business and the Environment at Oxford. The T.25 is a major breakthrough in the design of city car in the areas of weight, footprint, security, efficiency and effectiveness. While applying a holistic approach and appropriate goal for the design and development of the T.25, design, Gordon Murray took the opportunity to integrate solutions to multiple problems urban mobility T.25 design. This reduces capital investment in the assembly plant of at least 80%. Yet the flexibility of this means that the same assembly plant could be used to manufacture different variants.

The design process iStream is a complete re-think on high volume materials, such as the manufacturing process and lead to a significant reduction in the full life cycle CO2.

* Low capital investment / return on investment.
* Lightweight.
* Manufacture of low energy.
* Structure ultra safe.
* Product design flexibility.
* Chassis long life.
* Variations low cost.
* Materials reused.
* Costs and damage distribution reduced.
* Repair of accidents low cost.
* Body flexible tooling white.
* Small plant footprint. Occasions decentralized manufacturing and assembly.
* Plants quiet and clean.
* No factory paint factory biw.
* Vehicle quick.
* Low capital investment in tooling.

The T.25 was recently seen testing on public roads and featured in many publications, but the forum in the world of school, Smith was the first public appearance and design of Gordon Murray are excited to now be able to release the first images because of 'inside of s and seating position.

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2010 Mercedes - Benz E63 AMG

2010 Mercedes - Benz E63 AMG

2010 Mercedes - Benz E63 AMG Interior

The engine is matched to a seven-speed automatic, but it has connected to the machine via a clutch instead of a traditional torque converter. First seen on the Mercedes - Benz SL63 AMG, this arrangement allows for a direct connection between the machine and the gears and the results in the faster Schiebeantwort. As in the SL63, there are multiple settings: C (for "capacity controlled"), Sport, Sport plus, manual mode and racing launch control.


Mercedes-Benz E63 AMG Specifications

VEHICLE TYPE: front-engine, rear-wheel-drive, 5-passenger, 4-door sedan
ESTIMATED BASE PRICE: $88,000
ENGINE TYPE: DOHC 32-valve V-8, aluminum block and heads, port fuel injection
Displacement: 379 cu in, 6208
Power (SAE net): 518 bhp @ 6800 rpm
Torque (SAE net): 465 lb-ft @ 5200 rpm
TRANSMISSION: 7-speed automatic with manumatic shifting
DIMENSIONS:
Wheelbase: 113.2 in Length: 192.6 in Width: 75.9 in Height: 56.8 in
Curb weight (C/D est): 4300 lb
PERFORMANCE (C/D EST):
Zero to 60 mph: 4.0 sec
Standing ¼-mile: 12.5 sec
Top speed/with Performance package (governor limited): 155/186 mph
FUEL ECONOMY (MFR’S EST):
EPA city/highway driving: 13/20 mpg

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