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2012 Citroen DS5 teased ahead of Shanghai
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Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM
2011 Alfa Romeo 159 comes with a new 136BHP diesel engine. The 2.0 liter JTDM has superb fuel consumption, good performance and it is very clean, too.The 2.0 JTDM develops 136BHP and 350Nm of torque at 1750RPM. It emits just 134g/km of CO2, which complies with EU5. The power unit achieves an excellent balance between strong performance, running costs, comfort and driving flexibility over long distances.
Furthermore, the 2011 Alfa 159 comes with new sports cloth upholstery and a top-quality sports leather in black or natural, as well as a cabin environment which is further enriched with elegant chrome-plated three-layer treatment or brush black aluminium inserts on the dashboard, on the mouldings and on the central console.
The car is available in three trim levels: Turismo, Lusso and TI.
Turismo specification features six airbags, electric front and rear windows, dual zone automatic climate control, new sports cloth upholstery, cruise control, front fog lights, car radio with CD/MP3 player and eight speakers, Blue&Me™ (Bluetooth® hands-free system), black leather steering with remote controls, black leather gear knob, 16” alloy wheels, and a host of safety features and detailed design attributes.
Lusso adds leather upholstery, visibility pack, sports dials with white illumination, darkened interior headlining, black aluminium centre console and steering wheel trim inserts, dark chrome painted dashboard and door trim inserts, rear parking sensors, stainless steel kick plates and 17” Multi-spoke design alloy wheels.
TI has enormous 19” sport alloy wheels, side skirts, lowered sports suspension and red painted brake callipers. The interior boasts black Sports leather and Alcantara, sports pedal unit in aluminium and kick plates with the TI logo and sports steering wheel in leather with remote controls, leather gear knob and leather handbrake lever. For an innovative, hi-tech look, new carbon fibre inserts on the central console and steering wheel may be ordered as options.
2011 Alfa Romeo 159 is also available with two more powerful engines – a 1750 TBi turbocharged petrol with 200BHP and a 170BHP version of the 2.0 JTDM diesel.
The new Alfa 159 offers as standard a vehicle dynamic stability control system (VDC), including an ASR anti-slip function, Hill Holder hill start assistance and emergency braking assistance, plus six airbags – 2 front, 2 sidebags and 2 window bags.
2011 Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 
TECH SPECIFICATION
CHARACTERISTICS 2.0 JTDM 16V 136 bhp No. of cylinders, arrangement 4 in line Bore x stroke (mm) 83.0 x 90.4 Displacement (cc) 1956 Compression ratio 16.5 : 1 Max. power output bhp (kW-EC) at rpm 136 (100) 4000 Peak torque Nm (kgm-EC) at rpm 350 (35.7) 1750 Timing system 2 OHCs (toothed belt), hydraulic tappets, 4 valves per cylinder Fuel feed MultiJet direct injection with turbocharger and intercooler – Bosch EDC 16C39 electronic engine management system Exhaust pipe One with polished tip ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (12V) Battery: capacity (Ah) / Generator (A) 90 / 150 TRANSMISSION Drive Front Number of gears 6 + 1R Final ratio 3.579: 1 TYRES Standard version 205/55 R16 STEERING SYSTEM Steering system Rack and pinion with hydraulic servo Steering diameter kerb-to-kerb (m) 11.1 SUSPENSION Front High double wishbone Rear Multilink architecture BRAKES – (DISCS) Front (mm) Ventilated 305 x 28 D, 60 mm floating calliper Rear (mm) Solid 278 x 12 D, combined 38 mm floating calliper WEIGHTS – TANK CAPACITY Fuel tank (Iit.) 70 Kerb weight DIN (kg) 1490 [1540] Max. towable weight (kg) 1500 PERFORMANCE Top speed mph (km/h) 126 (202) [124 (200)] Acceleration (driver + 30 kg) 0-62 mph (s) 9.9 [10.1] FUEL CONSUMPTION – EMISSIONS* urban cycle mpg (l/100km) 42.8 (6.6) [41.5 (6.8)] extra-urban cycle mpg (l/100km) 67.3 (4.2) [65.7 (4.3)] combined cycle mpg (l/100km) 55.4 (5.1) [54.3 (5.2)] Exhaust emissions – CO2 (g/km) 134 [137] Emissions Standard EU V * according to 1999/100EC directive Information in brackets [….] indicates data for the Alfa 159 Sportwagon TRIM LEVELS
Turismo VDC with Hill Holder (ABS + ASR + EBD + Brake Assistant) Car radio with CD / MP3 player and 8 speakers Fire Prevention System (FPS) Black leather steering wheel and gear knob with remote audio controls Driver, passenger, front side & window airbags Front armrest with temperature controlled storage compartment Passenger airbag deactivation Sports cloth upholstery Isofix attachments on rear seats with third upper central attachment Front seats manually adjustable (height, rake, lumbar adjustment for driver and passenger) Front seatbelts with pretentioners and load limiters 16” Design alloy wheels with 215/55 R16 tyres Alfa code immobiliser and alarm system Space saver 16″ spare steel wheel Electronic key with remote central locking and boot release Front fog lights Third rear headrest 60/40 split folding rear seats and armrest with storage compartment (Sportwagon only) “Follow-Me Home” headlights Electrically folding wing mirros Dark painted centre console and steering wheel trim inserts Blue&Me™ (Bluetooth® hands-free system with voice recognition and media player with USB port in the glove box) Light painted dashboard and door trim inserts 17” Multi -spoke design alloy wheels with 225/50 tyres (Standard on 1750 TBi engine only) Electric front and rear windows with one touch function Cruise control Dual zone automatic climate control Mechanical tilting action for driver and passenger seats On-board instrumentation with multifunctional display and trip computer Aluminium brake calipers with Alfa Romeo designation Dials with white illumination Twin chrome exhaust tail pipes (only on 1750 TBi engine) Darkened interior headlining Lusso TI As 159 Turismo plus: As 159 Lusso plus: Visibility Pack (rain, dusk & condensation sensors, electrochromic rearview mirror with deactivation button and Air Quality System) Black leather sports steering wheel and gear knob with red stitching TI black sports leather / Alcantara upholstery Stainless steel kick plates Red painted brake calipers Twin exhaust tail pipes (Standard on 1750 TBi engine only) Lowered sports suspension Side skirts Black sports leather steering wheel and gear knob with black stitching 60/40 split folding rear seats and armrest with storage compartment (Saloon only) Sports dials with white illumination Satin effect wing mirrors Rear parking sensors Aluminium sports pedals 17” Multi-spoke design alloy wheels with 225/50 R17 tyres TI badging Aluminium kickplates with TI logo Darkened interior headlining Engine badge exclusion Black aluminium centre console and steering wheel trim inserts Heated front seats Chrome exhaust tail pipe Dark chrome painted dashboard and door trim inserts 19″ TI spoke alloy wheels with 235/40 R19 tyres 12V plug in boot (Sportwagon versions only) PRICE LIST
Basic Price VAT Retail Price OTR Charges Total OTR ALFA 159 SALOON 1750 TBi 200 bhp Turismo £18,720.39 £3,744.08 £22,464.47 £1,050.53 £23,515.00 1750 TBi 200 bhp Lusso £20,095.39 £4,019.08 £24,114.47 £1,050.53 £25,165.00 1750 TBi 200 bhp TI £21,345.39 £4,269.08 £25,614.47 £1,050.53 £26,665.00 2.0 JTDM 136 bhp Turismo £18,149.56 £3,629.91 £21,779.47 £720.53 £22,500.00 2.0 JTDM 136 bhp Lusso £19,524.56 £3,904.91 £23,429.47 £720.53 £24,150.00 2.0 JTDM 136 bhp TI £20,774.56 £4,154.91 £24,929.47 £720.53 £25,650.00 2.0 JTDM 170 bhp Turismo £18,982.89 £3,796.58 £22,779.47 £720.53 £23,500.00 2.0 JTDM 170 bhp Lusso £20,357.89 £4,071.58 £24,429.47 £720.53 £25,150.00 2.0 JTDM 170 bhp TI £21,607.89 £4,321.58 £25,929.47 £720.53 £26,650.00 ALFA 159 SPORTWAGON 1750 TBi 200 bhp Turismo SW £19,762.06 £3,952.41 £23,714.47 £1,050.53 £24,765.00 1750 TBi 200 bhp Lusso SW £21,137.06 £4,227.41 £25,364.47 £1,050.53 £26,415.00 1750 TBi 200 bhp TI SW £22,387.06 £4,477.41 £26,864.47 £1,050.53 £27,915.00 2.0 JTDM 136 bhp Turismo SW £19,191.22 £3,838.24 £23,029.47 £720.53 £23,750.00 2.0 JTDM 136 bhp Lusso SW £20,566.22 £4,113.24 £24,679.47 £720.53 £25,400.00 2.0 JTDM 136 bhp TI SW £21,816.22 £4,363.24 £26,179.47 v720.53 £26,900.00 2.0 JTDM 170 bhp Turismo SW £20,012.06 £4,002.41 £24,014.47 £735.53 £24,750.00 2.0 JTDM 170 bhp Lusso SW £21,387.06 £4,277.41 £25,664.47 £735.53 £26,400.00 2.0 JTDM 170 bhp TI SW £22,637.06 £4,527.41 £27,164.47 £735.53 £27,900.00 Source: Alfa Romeo
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2011 Volkswagen Amarok
2011 Volkswagen Amarok achieves ratings of 7E and 8E and it also is in some of the lowest insurance groups. The pick-up introduces a more efficient 2.0 litre diesel, which offers better efficiency, more power and low fuel consumption. VW Amarok has the lowest CO2 emission in its segment – 199 g/km.The engine is 2.0 litre TDI with 122PS and 340Nm at just 1750RPM, while the more powerful bi-turbo model with 163PS and 400Nm at 1750RPM has emissions figure of 209 g/km of CO2. All models come with 6-speed manual transmission. The performance is pretty good – 0 to 62 mph in 13.7 seconds for the 122PS version and 11.1 seconds for the 163PS model. 2011 Amarok Highline offers a maximum towing weight of 2 800 kg with permanent 4MOTION, while the models with selectable 4MOTION can tow up to 2 690kg.
The 2.0 litre TDI achieves 37.2 mpg, while the bi-turbo models returns 35.8 mpg. The fuel tank has 80 litre of capacity, so the Amarok has a theoretical range of more than 650 miles.
A full range of accessories, from iPod adaptors and Bluetooth kits, to hard tops, tonneau covers and towbars, will be available for the new Volkswagen Amarok pick-up when it goes on sale in the UK on 1 May.
There are also some styling options like a front bumper trim, exterior decor sets, side steps, stainless steel side rails, styling bars for the loadspace and the option to upgrade to 19” alloys.
Check out the techical specification below!
2011 Volkswagen Amarok:
Startline 122 PS 4MOTION (selectable)
Startline 163 PS
4MOTION
(selectable)
Trendline 163 PS
4MOTION
(selectable)
Highline 163 PS
4MOTION
(selectable)
Highline 163 PS
4MOTION
(permanent)
Engine type: (1968 cc, 4-cyclinder,
water-cooled,
common rail TDI)
in-line variable turbine geometry turbo with intercooler in-line, Bi-turbo with intercooler
EU emission standard Euro5
CO2 emissions, g/km 199
209
Power, PS at rpm 122 at 3750
163 at 4000
Torque, Nm at rpm 340 at
1750 – 2250
400 at 1500 – 2000
0-62 mph, seconds 13.7
11.1
Top speed, mph 100
112
Transmission 6-speed manual
GVW, kg 3170
2820
ULW, kg 2051
2062
2065
2106
2070
Payload, kg 1119
1108
1105
1064
750
Gross Train Weight, kg 5500
Axle load limit, front/rear, kg 1375/1860
1385/1860
1385/1600
Towing limit, braked/unbraked, kg 2690/750
2690/750
2800/750
Fuel economy: – Urban
– Extra Urban
– Combined
30.1
42.2
37.2
29.1
40.4
35.8
Insurance group 7E
8E
7E
Source: Volkswagen
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2011 Ford Ranger Wildtrak
Ford has introduced the new Ranger pick-up truck. The vehicle will be launched in Europe later in 2011. The Range has been developed to combine the model’s traditional strength and durability. Furthermore, it has increased loading capability, better performance and fuel consumption. Finally, 2011 Ranger features enhanced comfort and safety, smarter technology and a brutal new look.2011 Ford Ranger Wildtrak will be produced in South Africa, Argentina and Thailand. However, it will be offered in more than 180 markets worldwide.
The new Ranger is available in three cab body styles – Single Cab, RAP (Rear Access Panel) Cab and Double Cab. There are also options for 4×2 and 4×4 drivetrains, two ride heights and up to five series choices, so the vehicle will suit to every pocket and maket.
The engine range in Europe includes two Ford Duratorq TDCi diesel engines – 2.2 litre with 150PS and 375Nm and 3.2 litre with 200PS and 470Nm of torque. The small diesel achieves 7.6 litres per 100 km (37.2 mpg) and the bigger has an average fuel consumption of just 8.4 litres per 100 km. With a generous 80 litre fuel tank, 2011 Ranger also offers one of the longest ranges in its segment, with as much as 1 000km (620 miles) possible between fill-ups.
The towing capacity is best-in-class 3350kg and the payload capacity is up to 1333 kg.
The options list includes SAT NAV system, Bluetooth®connectivity, voice control, Rear View Camera System with a display integrated in the rear view mirror, etc.
The safety is granted thanks to new side curtain airbags and thorax-protecting front-seat side airbags fitted as standard. Furthermore, 2011 Ranger Wildtrak includes Hill Launch Assist, Hill Descent Control, and Electronic Stability Program (ESP).
“Since it was introduced to Europe in 1997, the Ford Ranger has established itself as a major player in the European pick-up segment,” commented Jesus Alonso, Ford of Europe’s director for Commercial Vehicle Marketing, Sales and Service.
“This all-new model will reinforce the reputation of the Ranger brand with its bold new appearance, improved depth of capability for hard working businesses, and new levels of comfort, technology and safety. And with a significantly improved fuel economy this new vehicle offers both low cost of ownership and sustainability benefits. We are starting a new chapter in the Ranger success story.”, he added.
Price list is not announced, yet!
Source: Ford
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