Kia K9: new photos Sedan

As we approach the start of sales of the new flagship sedan Kia K9 South Korean manufacturer teaches at Net new information and photos of the vehicle.

To the delight of lovers of premium rear car company Kia has published Interior shots K9. The first photos displayed dashboard with two round scales, projection color display, multifunction steering wheel with inset under royalnyy varnish, and the second – automatic transmission lever a la BMW, handbrake button and puck control multimedia system, which will comprise display diagonal 12.3 inches.

In Kia said that sales Kia K9 the South Korean market will begin in the summer. In Asian country rear wheel drive sedan will be available with 3.3-liter V6 petrol unit with 300 hp and the 334-strong petrol V-shaped "six" capacity of 3.8 liters.

The main competitors novelty South Korean manufacturer will be the BMW 7 Series, Audi A8 and Mercedes-Benz S-Class.

Mercedes CSC: official premiere

Not so long ago it was reported that Mercedes will build a new compact sports sedan named CLC or CLA at its plant in Hungary, and in April it will be possible to look at the pre-series concept.

So, to this moment, and the network appeared the first official photos Mercedes-Benz Concept Style Coupe (CSC) before the world premiere at the motor show in Beijing.

Mercedes CSC looks like developing F 800 Style Concept, shown at the Geneva Motor Show in 2010, with many stylistic elements borrowed from the new A-Class, which was released on the audience in New York last year.

Portal Carscoop reports that the basis Mercedes CSC is a new platform MFA, which debuted in serial A-class. Rival Audi A3 Sedan has a length of 4637 mm, which is 46 mm longer than the current S-Class sedan.

The concept is driven by the same 2-liter turbocharged four-cylinder gasoline engine with direct injection that is used on the new A25 (208 hp).

Serial CLC or CLA will be offered a similar hatchback A-class line of diesel and gasoline engines, including the top-end version of AMG two-liter turbo units with a capacity of more than 320 hp. and four-wheel drive.

Start selling Opel Astra OPC

Three-door "hot" hatchback from the German automaker went on sale in Russia on June 6. Opel Astra OPC receive a two-liter 280-strong turbocharged engine, manual transmission and 4 dopobladnannya package priced from $ 1000 to $ 5000. Cost models as standard will $ 38,300.

In standard Opel Astra OPC includes active suspension FlexRide, which samoblokuye front differential, ESP Plus and ABS, Cruise Control, Brembo brakes and 19-inch aluminum wheels. Salon basic specification please Recaro sports front seats with heating, electric windows, dual-zone climate control, front and side airbags, sports trohspytsevym processed leather steering wheel with controls for car radio and heated sports dashboard, trip computer and rear seat consisting in the ratio 40:60.

For Opel Astra OPC 4 package options available at prices ranging from $ 1000 to $ 5000: budget OPC Design, OPC Performance, OPC Unlimited and OPC Full Edition. You can also add on a car panoramic windshield, road signs recognition system Opel Eye and electric parking brake.

Photo of the new Toyota Auris 2013 came in sight

The first alleged image Toyota Auris 2013 model year leaked to the Internet. Five-door front-wheel drive hatchback, produced by "Toyota" from 2007 on the platform of the car Toyota Corolla, will be more sporty and luxurious.

Judging by the Japanese scanned brochure style model is more sporty and luxurious, with a more pronounced grille and narrower faramy.Zadnya stand slightly alter its shape, the roof will be more inclined, and along the body will be embossed line. As for size, the updated model is longer by 30 mm and 55 mm lower than its predecessor.

Improved touch and interior. It may be noted trohspytseve steering wheel, round vents and large handles with metal trim.

It is assumed that the line petrol engines Toyota Auris 2013 will be represented by 1.5-and 1.8-liter four-cylinder engines. You can also expect a 1.6 – and 2.0-liter diesel engine from BMW.

Officially Toyota Auris 2013 must submit in July 2012.

Hyundai i30 became available in wagon

Hyundai Motor Company continues to develop a success model Hyundai i30, which now appears on the European markets in the new popular format – modification "wagon".

Compared with the hatchback version of the "wagon" is much more roomy trunk, a standard which amounts to 528 liters, while the rear seats folded – to 1642 liters.

Alan Rashfort, First Vice President and CEO of Hyundai Motor Europe, said: "After the successful launch of sales Hyundai i30 new generation model output in the back "wagon" will be the next stage in the development of the European market. The new model is not only a good deal for consumers, but also demonstrates teamwork of designers, engineers and engineers who worked on it. "

By the way, you may notice that the new generation Hyundai i30 in the body "hatchback" and "universal" – is almost true "European car". The machine was designed in the technical center of Hyundai Motor Europe in Russelshaymi in Germany "taking into account all European consumers," says the manufacturer company.

Hyundai Experts expect that the output Hyundai i30 Wagon significantly increase demand and make 30% of total sales model.

For reference, in May 2012 model Hyundai i30 received five stars in Euro NCAP rating and the highest in its segment result: 90% of safety for children 18 months and 3 – year-olds.

Hyundai i40 appeared on the auto CIS

Korean "Hyundai Motor" literally the day after the Geneva Motor Show unveiled in Russia its new sedanHyundai i40. The car is positioned as a superior machine and standing in the line above the popular Hyundai we "Sonata."

Impressions of news presentation is very controversial. On the one hand, the appearance created with European designers, demonstrating a clear desire to fit the tastes of Korean car European audience. Signature design in the style of "wavy lines" really looks good on this machine, but the stern view suggests a strong association with cheap Solaris.

European-rich looks even basic equipment – Hyundai i40 comes with very large blocks of options, including: adaptive headlights lighting, parking assistance system, heated steering wheel, speakerphone with voice control and Russified interface board computer and navigation.

The first impression of the car is very favorable. The machine well executed interior present quality materials, all with good ergonomics. But significant trunk seems not functional – the geometry of its cover and luggage space itself is unlikely to dip into it things that are different from the standard size suitcases.

What makes skeptical of the stated desire to move the Korean market Avensis and some European brands, so it is persistent and well-founded desire Koreans claim the presence of D-class with a price tag that we are accustomed to seeing in premium or sub-premium brands.

Patriotic motorists Hyundai i40 offered only in three trim levels, with only a gasoline engine and a six-speed "automatic". Unlike CIS, Europe and available diesel version and manual transmission, and station wagon. One consolation was that according to representatives of the "Hyundai" price is not much different from the European. However, the joy is weak, if you remember about the interest rates on loans and income levels in the CIS and EU countries.

Basic equipment Hyundai i40 starts at $ 37,500. For the money offered two-liter 150-strong atmospheric engine, 16-inch steel wheels, heated seats, cloth seats, antyzapitnivayuche glass and dual-zone climate control.

The main hope in "Hyundai Motor CIS" impose on the complete set of Style, which is offered at $ 44,000. There are currently xenon headlights, keyless access system, "Start / Stop" reversing camera, parking assistant and cruise control.

In the top-end configuration Hyundai i40 already transcends "the bar" decency – the Premium version asking $ 48,000, providing for them a panoramic roof, navigation system, adaptive headlights, "sport" front seats, auto valet and high-end audio system.

As was stated in the first year will be implemented fairly modest party Hyundai i40 number of one thousand cars.

Audi will launch a hybrid version of the A3 and Q7

Head of the German company's Rupert Stadler, speaking at the annual press conference, said that Audi has plans to create new hybrid vehicles of different classes.

According to head of brand, the company offers its customers "rosette" version of the car Audi A3 new generation. Clients will be able to buy Audi A3 model with a hybrid power plant in 2014. Along with this unit in range A3 engines will include three petrol engines and two diesel engines, including a new 1.4-liter petrol engine technology deactivate half the cylinders. For the "hot" version of the car – Audi RS3 – predicted 5-cylinder turbo power of 350 hp Following the hybrid Audi A3 product line manufacturer will add "rosette" modified models A4 and Q7 new generation.

Rupert Stadler confirmed that by the end of this year, the market will dlinnobaznyy variant sedan Audi A6last generation. The car, whose production will be organized in the Middle Kingdom will receive upgraded multimedia complex with MMI touchpad recognizes Chinese characters.

The next year, as he said Audi, the company will start supplying the North American market for diesel versions of the A6 and A8, and in 2014 – diesel crossover Audi Q5.