2012 Lexus LFA Sportscar is the other car that has just been announced to take part in the Nuerburgring Racing along with Toyota 86.
The car is equipped especially for the racing with a specific Nuerburgring Package. Form this special edition of Lexus, are produced only 50 examples which are already prepared to be sold.
In particular, the vehicle is in orange body finish and includes the contrasting black interior.
But what is more important is that this car is unmatched in its track-focused performance and hand-crafted quality.
As a basis for this model are used the speed and handling of the Lexus LFA. Nevertheless the Nürburgring Package adds further a number of elements which enhance the downforce for sharper circuit performance.
2012 Lexus LFA Sportscar With Nuerburgring Package
In details, it features a front spoiler made from carbon fibre reinforced plastic, a strong and lightweight advanced composite material, plus special mesh-type wheels with dedicated, high-grip tyres to improve manoeuvrability and stability.
More importantly, the car is equipped with the 4.8-litre V10 engine, form which it draws maxim power of 562bhp (420kW). This means that the LFA accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in only 3.7-second. The tops speed is 202 mph (325 km/h).
2012 Lexus LFA Sportscar With Nuerburgring Package
2013 Fiat Viaggio is going to make its world premiere at the Beijing International Auto Show in less than two weeks.
The brand has just released the firs official teaser images of the new vehicle, which as we can sense is going to be a absolutely new model.
The Viaggio is in fact the first Fiat-Chrysler twin project. Its aim is bring to life an all-new world class vehicle in China’s compact sedan segment.
The new Fiat Viaggio sedan delivers high levels of refinement and craftsmanship. In addition to this it offers one-of-a-kind blend of power, fuel efficiency, sophistication, technology and vehicle dynamics.
And all this comes in the beautiful exterior design of the Italian style.
Furthermore, 2013 Viaggio is four-door, five- passenger and is based on the compact US wide architecture. The same architecture for instance is the base of the already popular 2013 Dodge Dart.
2013 Fiat Viaggio teaser image
In its turn, this particular architecture is derived from the Compact architecture initially developed for best-selling Alfa Romeo Giulietta.
In particular, the Fiat is 4,679mm in length, 1,850mm in overall width and with a 2,708mm wheelbase.
2013 Fiat Viaggio will be the only car in its segment to deliver sophisticated turbo-charged engines.
For example, the 1.4L Tjet enjine in both 120 hp (88 kW) and 150 hp (110 kW) outputs is matched to either a 5-speed manual transmission or the latest Dual Dry Clutch Transmission developed by Fiat Powertrain.
The exterior of the vehicle has a timeless style and clean-surfaces. It is expressive and exciting and blends fluid and curvaceous forms in perfect proportions.
Of course, it carries the contemporary Fiat “face” which connects it to the unmistakable brand style.
Furthermore, the rear tail lamps with refined LED lights give the Viaggio the stance of superior quality.
The first examples of the 2013 Fiat Viaggio will be produced starting in July and will go on sale in the third quarter of this year.
Toyota 86 is the new sports car produced by the brand and on which a lot of expectations are put. The car will make its Australian debut in June this year.
However the vehicle will take part in very serious racing a month before its first appearance.
Toyota just announced that not only one but two of the 86 sports cars examples are going to compete in 24 Hours Nuerburgring endurance race. The racing will take place in May.
In details, the racing cars are currently in preparation for the big event. The care for this is provided by Toyota’s partner GAZOO Racing. The goal is to reach and support a new generation of car admirers all over the globe.
In addition, GAZOO Racing team will include a unique feature. In particular it is that it will include Toyota’s in-house employees as drivers and mechanics for the race.
The underlying reason for this participation is the goal of the brand, which is to make advanced vehicles which will satisfy enthusiasts and promote the joy of driving.
The 40th running of the 24 Hours Nrburgring will be held from May 17 to 20.
Honda brand today announced that it is going to collaborate with Pacific Gas and Electric Company. They are going to launch a new pilot project that will allow communication between electric vehicles and the power grid.
The aim of this project is to show practically and test an electric vehicle’s ability to receive and respond to charge instructions based on the grid condition and the vehicle’s battery state.
In short, all these efforts will allow the customers, through the visibility into charging patterns, to more effectively manage charging during peak hours. In addition to that the companies hope that this will create consumer-friendly programs which will encourage electric vehicle adoption.
In fact, this project aims to ease the infrastructure and consumer concerns related with the mass adoption of EVs. It will do this with the addition of other layer of agility to the EV charging process. What this level of intelligence will do is to help making charging seamless for consumers. On the other hand, at the same time will ensuring that the electricity source is reliable and the infrastructure is stable.
This demonstration will be made with the help of one of the most popular EV’s – 2013 Honda Fit EV. It will collect grid and vehicle data and then create an individualized charging plan for Honda’s Fit EV battery electric vehicles.
In particular, by using the existing in-vehicle communications system in the Honda Fit EV, the electric vehicle can interact with utilities and the grid, thus creating a channel for sending and receiving utilized information that could improve grid management.
When the 2013 Honda Fit EV is plugged into a charge post, it initiates a charge request through the vehicles telematics system. This system is an integrated telecommunication application, which is mainly used for navigation.
What happens next is that this request is sent to IBM’s Electric Vehicle Enablement Platform. There the vehicle data, such as battery state and grid data received from PG&E, is collected and mixed to create an optimized charge schedule. Of course, the next step is to communicate back the processed data to the vehicle. And all this happens in several seconds.
Next, with the help of the aggregated data, the vehicle becomes able to charge to the level that is needed while factoring any current grid constraints.
2013 Honda Fit EV
What is very specific here is that the system utilizes real time and simulated data, thank to which will test and demonstrate the ability to alter, as well as to adapt charging patterns based on grid conditions.
And all this is called simply: smart charging capability. It will enable energy providers to manage the power used by EVs during peak times by instructing vehicles to regulate charging when required.
Furthermore, this new smart charging will have the ability to collate historical EV charging data, thus creating a profile, which can predict the location and duration of EV charge loads.
Through communicating the important information directly to the vehicle, the companies assume that this will crucially enhance driver services.
For instance, the IBM’s cloud based platform will be able to provide charge post location information and availability and send it directly to the vehicle, and then with the help and utilization of the telematics and Satellite-Linked Navigation it will guide the driver to the nearest place to charge.
The brand Suzuki is going to launch tomorrow the 2012 Suzuki MPV Ertiga. What is specifically impressive about this vehicle is that it has three-rows and space for seven persons.
The launch of the vehicle is specifically appointed for India, where the customers can enjoy the comfort of the car. While it is relatively compact in terms of sizes it also offers a comfortable ride for all the passengers, because of the cleverly designed cabin space. In it the adults can be seated at the third row without feeling crammed.
In addition to this the specific size also delivers a good maneuverability.
What is more, the car is equipped with a small displacement of 1.4L gasoline or 1.3L diesel engine. They both contribute to the great fuel efficiency as well.
Furtthermore, the car is based on the Suzuki R3 concept, which made its debut back in the 2010.
The new Ertiga is available in six versions with the two engine options already mentioned.
2012 Suzuki MPV Ertiga will be available in seven trim colours: Superio White, Serene Blue, Ecru Beige, Granite Grey, Silky Silver, Fire Brick Red and Dusky Brown.
The new 2012 Mercedes-Benz ML 63 AMG is going to be available at dealerships in the United Kingdom very soon. In addition to that the new, refreshed vehicle is going to come with a competitive price of £82 995.
What is more, the ML 63 AMG comes with an exceptional set of standard equipment. Of course, as you have already concluded, this comprehensive equipment comes from the experts from Mercedes-Benz AMG performance division.
In short, the 2012 Mercedes-Benz ML 63 AMG is propelled by a 5.5-litre bi-turbo direct-injection V8 engine. It delivers the exceptional 525 hp (386 kW) and 700 Nm (517 lb-ft) of torque. And if the vehicle is equipped with the optional AMG Performance Package, then the customer will enjoy riding on a beast producing the whole 557 hp (410 kW) and 760 Nm (561 lb-ft).
For more detailed specifications about the ML 63 AMG, click HERE.
These impressive numbers of the engine makes it possible for the Mercedes to accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in just 4.8 seconds.
2012 Mercedes-Benz ML 63 AMG
And what specifically the engineer from AMG has done here is to make the car work more fuel-efficiently. In particular, now the car is almost 40 per cent more economical and emits nearly 30 per cent less CO2 than the previous model.
In addition to this, there is also the responsive and intelligent AMG Speedshift Plus 7-G Tronic seven-speed automatic transmission included in this model. It also featured a Controlled Efficiency driving mode and ECO start/stop function. They additionally contribute to the improved fuel-efficiency and show combined economy of 23.9 mpg, with CO2 emissions pared down to 276 g/km.
Modifications have been done to the chassis as well. They ensure the excellent performance of the 2012 ML 63 AMG. Furthermore, there are also included AMG sports suspension and high-performance brakes with internally ventilated and perforated discs, Direct Steer and 20-inch five-spoke alloy wheels.
Next to be highlighted is the Mercedes-Benz Active Curve System with AirMATIC self-levelling air suspension. This system comes also as a standard and gives the ML 63 AMG astounding body composure and handling when cornering.
There is no doubt that the specialists from the AMG have done incredible work on the exterior and interior appearance of the car as well. For instance, the exterior includes AMG bodywork with exclusive front and rear aprons and side skirts, AMG-specific LED daytime running lamps as part of the standard Intelligent Light System, an AMG sports exhaust system with two twin tailpipes which give the ML 63 AMG its charismatic exhaust note and ‘V8 BITURBO’ lettering on the front wings.
On the other hand, the interior is as impressive as the outer look of the vehicle. Inside are included a leather-upholstered AMG Sports seats which are in addition, heated at the front. Moreover there are is also featured the following equipment: an AMG four-spoke steering wheel trimmed in Nappa leather with a flat lower section, AMG instruments and floor mats and sports pedals and footrest in brushed stainless steel with rubber studs, Mercedes-Benz COMAND Online system with Media Interface, a DAB digital radio, a dashboard trimmed in Artico artificial leather and an electric glass sunroof.
2012 Mercedes-Benz ML 63 AMG Interior
An interesting fact is that the optional AMG Performance Package is being offered for the very first time on the ML-Class. And thank to it, now the ML model can get not only additional power and torque, but also it gets the AMG Performance steering wheel with Dinamica inserts in the grip areas, an AMG carbon fibre engine cover and red-painted brake calipers.
The 2012 Mercedes-Benz ML 63 AMG can be also equipped with the Driver’s Package. What it basically does is to increase the limited top speed from 155 mph to 174 mph.
The new 2012 Mazda2 Venture Edition is based on the best-selling five-door hatchback Tamura model. It now comes with enhanced technologies and a high-quality cabin feel.
The redesigned model features several new additional items of equipment and a choice of six special exterior colours, two of which are unique: Dolphin Grey and Burgundy Red.
What is more, the Venture Edition features 16-inch gunmetal alloy wheels, sports styling kit, front fog lamps, privacy glass and a rear bumper sports trim.
The interior is also modified, and includes new technologies as well. For instance such are the Sanyo TomTom navigation system with a 5.8-inch touch screen, integrated Bluetooth® hands-free kit, climate control air-conditioning and electric rear windows.
In short, this latest and significant model of Mazda2 combines superior ride comfort, superb handling and quality with the stylish, spirited and fun-to-drive attributes. And may be this is why it is one of the best-selling cars in its class.
Only 1500 examples of the new 2012 Mazda Venture Edition will be manufactured. They will come win two one-of-a-kind colours: Dolphin Grey Mica and Burgundy Red Mica, as well as the regular colours from Mazda2’s range: Crystal White Pearlescent, Brilliant Black, Aquatic Blue Mica and True Red.
2012 Mazda2 Venture Edition
Furthermore the Venture Edition model benefits from the standard equipment which includes plenty of features like: front, side and curtain airbags, remote central locking and dead locks, driver’s seat height adjustment, leather steering wheel with audio controls, CD radio with Auxiliary jack and four speakers, 60/40 split folding rear seats and a Thatcham Category 1 alarm.
Next to be mentioned is that the vehicle has a lightweight construction. This contributes to excellent fuel economy and remarkable performance.
The new 2012 Venture Edition also stands out with its exceptional handling and driving dynamics.
The model is also to offer a stiff bodyshell, softer mountings for the rear trailing arms and re-tuned rear dampers.
What is more to be highlighted is that the vehicle is powered by a 84 hp (62 kW) 1.3-litre MZR petrol engine. Thank to it, the Mazda2 is able to accelerate the 0 – 100 km/h sprint for 13.6 seconds. In addition the new model offers 56.5mpg (combined cycle) and has a CO2 emission rating of just 115g/km.
2012 Mazda2 Venture Edition prices start from £12 995.
STANDARD EQUIPMENT
Safety & Security
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
Electronic Brake-Force Distribution (EBD)
Emergency Brake Assist (EBA)
Front, side and curtain airbags
Driver and front passenger seatbelt reminder
Front seatbelt pre-tensioners with load-limiters
Three 3-point rear seatbelts
Twin ISOFIX child seat anchorages
Thatcham Category 1 alarm & immobiliser
Exterior
Sports styling kit (side skirts and rear spoiler)
Sports headlights
16-inch gunmetal alloy wheels with 195/45 R16 tyres
Front fog lights
Body-coloured bumpers
Body-coloured door handles and mirrors (electric, heated and folding)
Rear bumper sports trim
Privacy glass
Venture Edition badging
Comfort & Convenience
Remote central locking and dead locks
Two remote folding jack-knife keys
Electric front windows, with one-touch auto down (front only)
Electric rear windows
Climate control air-conditioning
Remote release fuel filler flap
Interior
Sporty black trim with red piping
Driver’s seat height adjustment
Front centre console with storage and cup holders
CD player with auxiliary jack and four speakers
Leather steering wheel with audio controls
Multi-function glovebox with magazine rack
Sanyo TomTom Satellite Navigation with 5.8-inch touch screen
The exceptional 2013 Mercedes-Benz G-Class has just recently received some significant upgrades. The G-Class is still one of the leaders among off-road vehicles. The interior now includes high-quality finishes made with exquisite materials. In addition, the instrument cluster and centre console have been absolutely transformed.
In addition driver’s field of vision is now encompassed by a colour screen. The 2013 G-Class also features the sophisticated COMAND Online infotainment system. It includes a navigation system and internet access.
What is more, new LED daytime driving lamps and new exterior mirrors also add to exterior appearance of the luxury off-roader.
And how about the range of safety features: it can be optionally enhanced with the addition of Blind Spot Assist, the parking aid PARKTRONIC and the adaptive cruise control system DISTRONIC PLUS.
Absolutely new to the range is the G 63 AMG model with an eight-cylinder biturbo engine with standard ECO start/stop system, and the G 65 AMG model with twelve-cylinder biturbo engine.
In fact, the G-Class today is one of the top models among luxury-class cross-country vehicles, and has provided the gene pool for the other very successful SUVs built under the Mercedes-Benz brand. This year the G-Class has been voted off-roader of the year, as it has been voted many years before.
In the new upgraded range there are new measures included, such as new engines, a significantly extended range of appointments, new luxurious interior and a few discreet external modifications.
2013 Mercedes-Benz G-Class
Although the exterior modifications have been “discreet”, the interior is compledtely transformed.
Fisrt, the external modifications include LED daytime running lamps and new exterior mirrors for all engine variants. In addition, the AMG versions also include new characteristic AMG radiator grille with double louvres, plus distinctive new bumpers with large air intakes, red brake callipers and 20-inch wheels.
But let us put more attention on the interior. Here the instrument panel and centre console have been entirely redesigned and now include new controls and new trim elements. The result is that the new G-Class now has fresh and classy look.
In addition, the TFT colour display is now on the the instrument cluster between the two round dials. And an additional large colour screen is conveniently positioned in the centre. It is part of the COMAND Online system and incorporates a DVD changer and the COMAND Controller. All this comes as a standard on all G-Class models.
The afore mentioned infotainment system includes also a navigation system with special additional off-road functions, the LINGUATRONIC voice-operated control system and Bluetooth wireless connectivity.
The G-Class however, retains the grab handle on the front-passenger side, the switches for the three differential locks – clearly aligned within the driver’s field of vision and highlighted in silver-coloured trim – and the redesigned shift lever in the lower section of the centre console.
Of course, there are also featured new optional extras: DISTRONIC PLUS, Blind Spot Assist and the parking aid PARKTRONIC with reversing camera, ESP® system withTrailer Stability Assist and a HOLD function.
2013 Mercedes-Benz G-Class Interior
More importantly, the range of engines included, has been futher optimized. It now includes: the G 350 BlueTEC and the G 500, both as a long-wheelbase station wagon, plus the G 500 as a short-wheelbase Cabriolet model. The basic version of the long-wheelbase station wagon model is the G 350 BlueTEC with V6 diesel engine and a displacement of 2987 cc. The four-valve engine has an output of 155 kW (211 hp) at 3400 rpm and has available torque of 540 Nm (397 lb-ft) across an engine speed range of 1600 to 2400 rpm.
Important note here is that the BlueTEC technology developed by Mercedes-Benz minimises its emissions effectively.
Furthermore, there is one alternative engine to the diesel one. Namely, it is the G 500, which has a powerful 5.5-litre V8 petrol engine with an output of 285 kW (388 hp) and offers excellent torque of 530 Nm (390 lb-ft).
Vehicles, equipped with the G 350 and the G 500 enines will also feature the 7G-TRONIC PLUS automatic transmission as standard. In particular, this is the sixth generation of the stepped automatic transmission that has been developed and produced by Mercedes-Benz.
What is absolutely new to the G-Class range is the G 63 AMG with V8 biturbo engine, which produces 400 kW (544 hp) and 760 Nm (559 lb-ft) of torque. In addition, this engine also features the ECO start/stop system as standard. In fact, the engine range has been extended by the addition of the G 65 AMG with V12 biturbo engine, which is able to create 450 kW (612 hp) and 1000 Nm (735 lb-ft) of torque.
The new G-Class Range will be available from June 2012 with a starting price of 85 311 Euros.
Since the new 2012 Mercedes-Benz A-Class debuted last month at the International Geneva Motor Show it made a big furor. What we saw in Geneva was that the car was completely redesigned and didn’t even look slightly similar to its predecessor.
The all-new A-Class is going to roll into European market in September this year as we are eagerly waiting to finally see it proudly riding through the streets.
There isn’t much similar to the previous designs of the A-Class; however it is important to mentione that the new 2012 Mercedes-Benz A-Class is 18 centimeters closer to the ground. The new radical design change reflects the new Mercedes-Benz design philosophy: a two-box design with a distinct character of its own, a sportily emotive exterior and an astounding high-quality feel to the interior.
In fact, no other car in its segment has made such a significant and progressive change. The result is that now the new A-Class bears the typical for Mercedes sculptural shape, character lines, in particular on its sides and the dynamic style.
The exterior of the vehicle is defined by definite edges and tautly drawn surfaces. The constant interplay between concave and convex surfaces is what makes a characteristic play of light, particularly along the sides of the car, which further emphasizes its unique appearance.
As we can easly see, now the new 2012 Mercedes-Benz A-Class has sportier look, due to its long front and pronounced V-shape, the separate headlamps, the radiator grille with central Mercedes star and double slats to either side of the star, the additional air intakes on the sides. The “dropping line” apparent in the side profile dissipates towards the vehicle’s front end. The design of the headlamps combined with the configuration of the light functions within them, is a crucial element of the new design concept.
The characteristic “flare effect” for the daytime running lamps and indicators is made thank to the arrangement of the light modules and LEDs behind the headlamp cover glass. The “flare” is made up of the feature line within the headlamp, the LED modules for the daytime running lamps and the bulb sets for the indicators. All this gives the car dynamic stance and moreover it completely transforms the design of the A-Class.
Furthermore, the 2012 A-Class is additionally defined by excellent aerodynamics. Firstly, one can see this in the roof, which has smooth surfaces and taut, arcing curve. The silhouette reveals smooth, flowing lines finishing in a flat edge. The roof spoiler, which conveniently hides all the aerials, provides an extra sporty touch and gives structure to the roof assembly. Next, the beltline rises to the rear to create a pronounced wedge-shape. Looked from the side, one can see that the car is distinguished by sensuously molded sculptural side panels and crisp lines. The front
structural edge, above the wing, falls in what is known as a “dropping line” in a gentle arc towards the rear.
All lines definte the new design philosophy applied on the A-Class, and had given it depth and more dynamism.
The tail end is consists of convex-concave surfaces and edges, and the tail lights continue the line of the muscular shoulders back towards the rear. At the same time their horizontal orientation highlights the car’s powerful breadth. The light functions are provided by fiber-optic cables and LED modules. And in addition, the surface finish is a design feature which improves the airflow around the vehicle due to the defined airflow break-away edges in the rear section.
2012 Mercedes-Benz A-Class
The interior of the new A-Class is worth to be looked-up more closely. The interior sculpture is completely changed as well. At first, the interior was inspired aircraft design. The instrument panel is divided into an upper part, inspired on a wing profile, and a muscular lower section.
What is more important here is that the interior design of the A-Class represents a big step forward in terms of quality. In addition, all trim elements have been given an electroplated finish, resulting in real metal surfaces with “cool touch” effect. The work has been performed with considerable attention to detail, as well.
Next, the instrument panel has five round vents. The outer rings have a high-quality electroplated finish. The airflow direction is governed by an insert that is reminiscent of an aircraft turbine and reveals a meticulous attention to detail. This too has an electroplated finish in silver-chrome. Furthermore, the free-standing display screen features a black piano-lacquer-look front panel and a flush-fitting silver frame.
How about the instrument cluster? It includes two large round instruments, each with a small dial set within it. The dial needles stand at 6 o’clock when it is not working. In addition, the pointer inlays are in white, although with the sportier design and equipment lines such as Urban and AMG Sport they are in red. The dials on the sporty equipment lines and packages are coloured silver with a chequered flag effect.
Furthermore, the three-spoke steering wheel is now equipped with 12 function buttons and an electroplated bezel.
An extensive range of seat coverings, in terms of material (e.g. leather, fabric, Artico/fabric), color combination and also geometry, provides scope for a broad range of individualization options.
For instance, the sports seats with integrated head restraints are available as an optional extra with all design and equipment lines. An opening between the upper edge of the seat backrest and the head restraint further emphasized the sporty nature of the seats. On the back of the front seats this opening is edged with a frame in silver chrome and, in conjunction with the Light and Sight package, can also feature ambient lighting.
You might be not familiar with the fact that Superchips is the official Volkswagen Racing Tuning Partner in the United Kingdom for more than ten years now. For this reason the company has upgraded a model from the Polo Line-up, boosting its performance with ECU remap.
The result is the Superchips ECU Volkswagen Polo GTI 1.4 TSI Twincharge.
Being a standard Polo model, this VW delivers an excellent combination of light weight, small size and an economical, 1.4-litre, direct injection, petrol turbo / supercharged twincharge engine. More importantly this engine delivers the 180 hp (132 kW).
However, now this clasic Volkswagen Polo GTI 180PS 1.4 TSI Twincharge has better performance due to the exceptional tuning from the Superchips specialists.
In particular, the Buckingham based electronics experts have named this tuning package “ECU remap”. In general, the Superchips ECU remap gives the Volkswagen Polo GTI 1.4 TSI twincharge a healthy torque boosted from 2400 rpm upwards, which in addition now offers a maximum gain of 35Nm at 4315 rpm.
Hence, the performance of the tuned car is now sportier, considerably livelier than the standard model, and significantly more responsive to the throttle.
Superchips ECU Volkswagen Polo GTI 1.4 TSI Twincharge
2013 Lexus LX 570 SUV now comes with updated exterior styling with signature spindle grille, new 20-inch alloy wheel design, bumpers and lights. In addition it includes a host of new comfort, convenience and driver assistance features.
Furthermore, the revised model line-up now comes with more competitive pricing than its predecessor.
The bold new face of the SUV now gives it more sporty stance and includes Lexus’ signature spindle grille.
Moreover, the new 2013 Lexus LX 570 SUV also rides on new 20-inch alloy wheels along with exterior and interior styling updates.
In addition, the exterior design is now equipped with new LED daytime running lights, which complement a new headlamp design and larger fog lamp surrounds.
Next, revised front and rear bumpers, tail lamps and a new discreet tow hitch cover are featured in the upgrades as well.
LX 570 is also to offer unmatchable comfort, convenience and safety features. One of which for instance is the new off-road Turn Assist. It adds more brake force to the inside rear wheel.
Additionally, adding to the off-road assistance is the new selectable Multi-Terrain Select function, which delivers the ideal combination of stability and traction control assistance over different surfaces.
Here the person behind the wheel can select from five types of terrain modes: rock, rock and dirt, mogul, loose rock, and mud and sand. By doing so, he or she will optimize vehicle’s performance in the specific condition.
The off-road and city driving, in addition, are made easier with the new Multi-Terrain Monitor, which utilizes four external wide-angle cameras. They monitor blind spots or areas of the vehicle obscured from view. The cameras’ vision is projected on the 8″ LCD centre console display.
A new multimedia display, housed between the speedometer and tachometer, displays the front wheel angles (steering), digital speed readout, turn-by-turn navigation and information relating to the Multi-Terrain Select function.
Next to be mentioned is the Crawl Control feature, which has also been upgraded. It now comes with number of preset speeds upgraded from three to five steps, for greater off-road control.
2013 Lexus LX 570‘s drivability has also been enhanced, thank to the steering wheel-mounted paddle shifters, which work in unison with LX 570’s six-speed sequential automatic transmission.
The interior of the vehicle also includes number of upgrades.
2013 Lexus LX 570 SUV Upgraded Interior
First, the centre cluster has been modified and now comes with reduced number of buttons for simpler operation.
Secondly, the driver seat has new Easy Access system. This system makes entering and exiting the vehicle easier by retracting the driver’s seat and steering wheel when the ignition is turned off.
And if you wonder about the front seats – they now feature improved ventilation, and a 220-volt power outlet, which has been added to the cargo area.
How about the instrument panel: it now has full colour, multi-information display, as well as one touch turn indicators. In addition, it is now with metallic finish. The same finish can now be recognized at the side air vents, along with a new metallic accent above the glove box.
And for the convenience and comfort of the back-seat passenger there is also featured a new dual rear seat entertainment system.
The interior is offered in two trim colours: ivory or black leather-accented one.
Of course, the exterior colours are also updated and now feature two new: Mercury Gray and Sleek Ecru.
2013 Lexus LX 570 SUV
There is no change however in the standard specification, and it still includes: Multi-Terrain Select and Display, Crawl Control, Adaptive Variable Suspension, cool-box, dual-screen rear seat entertainment, 20-inch alloy wheels, reversing camera, smart start and entry with Smart key, four-zone air-conditioning, daytime running lamps, 10 airbags, Mark Levinson 19-speaker audio, front and rear clearance sonar, BluetoothTMcapabilities.
The enhancement pack now offers: Lexus Pre-Collision safety System+, Active Cruise control+, rear seat heaters, ventilated front seats, paddle shift and the inclusion of mahogany wood grain-look interior trim, including on the steering wheel.
The high-performance SUV 2013 Porsche Cayenne GTS is to make a world debut in Beijing. The vehicle delivers 420 hp (309 kW) and now comes with lowered chassis and improved driving dynamics.
The brand will finally unveil the second-generation Cayenne GTS at the Beijing International Automotive Exhibition in just two weeks. The popular SUV’s design is based on the Cayenne S. However this new model comes with 20 additional horsepower, a 20 mm lower ride height and a lower final drive ratio which equals improved driving dynamics.
The power of the 420 hp comes from the V8 engine (an active All-Wheel-Drive system) coupled to an eight-speed Tiptronic S transmission with integrated Auto Start Stop function. This is unique combination, indeed, because it enables the Cayenne GTS to accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in only 5.4 seconds and achieve a top-track-speed of 162 mph.
The exterior of the car is no less than unique as well. The 2013 Porsche Cayenne GTS can be effortlessly recognized by its high-gloss black trim, prominent side skirts and wider wheel arches as well as the hood and front fascia from the Cayenne Turbo.
2013 Porsche Cayenne GTS
In addition, this SUV rides on 20-inch RS Spyder wheels with a one-of-a-kind offset for the GTS. They come as a standard. What comes also as a standard is the sport exhaust system with matte black twin tailpipes.
Furthermore, two new colors are available for the Cayenne GTS: Peridot Metallic and Carmine Red.
The interior of the Cayenne GTS includes exclusive GTS eight-way adjustable front sports seats with Alcantara accents. What is more here is the new Sport Chrono package, which is now available to monitor the advanced performance offered by this amazing GTS model. A Sound Symposer channels genuine engine intake sounds into the cabin.
The 2013 Cayenne GTS will go on sale in the U.S. in August 2012, with a base price of $82 050.
2012 Lexus LFA Sportscar is the other car that has just been announced to take part in the Nuerburgring Racing along with Toyota 86.
