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2012 Renault Kangoo VAN Z.E. Price – £16 990

Make a green difference in your life with Renault’s Electric KANGOO Van Z.E. The Van of the year 2012 will amaze you not only because of it high advancements but also because it is inconceivably efficient. The prices of this electric vehicle start from £16,990.00 and it is definitely worth it!

As you have already guessed the Z.E. stands for Zero Emissions, but this is not the only impressive detail about the vehicle. The Kangoo Van Z.E. comes with a 60 PS (44 kW/ 59 bhp) electric motor, which is producing 226 Nm (167 lb-ft) of torque. It also will have a range of 160 km (99 mi).

What is more important here is that for less than a fortnight after securing the International Van of the Year title, Renault’s 100% electric Kangoo Van Z.E. has been crowned What Van? magazine’s Van of the Year. But this is not the end; Europe’s number one van brand also won in the category: Website of the Year.

As a reminder, the French marque has serious achievements during the last year, got four prestigious awards, including the Van of the Year gong for New Master.

Undeniably Renault KANGOO Van Z.E. is a pioneer in van technology, and we can affirm that it deserved the award. Moreover the price will make it affordable for the mainstream thus making the technology more common and utilized. We have to consider the “green” technology more seriously, haven’t we!

If you still wonder, Renault is the first manufacturer that produces electric vans. In addition, it also aims making them genuinely affordable for businesses and organizations of every type. Given all these facts the future of the electric vehicles seems brighter with every day. Not only because of their zero tailpipe emissions in use, but also because of their impressive performance, low running costs and more relaxed driving experience!

Source: Renault

December 6, 2011

2013 Dodge Dart Compact Car [teaser]

Dodge Dart [teaser] Front Angle
The upcoming 2013 Dodge Dart is going to be a state-of-the-art four-door sedan with refined and class-leading aerodynamics. At the core of the car lies the combination between Alfa Romeo DNA and Dodge’s passion for performance. Hence you can certainly expect that the all-new 2013 Dodge Dart is a thoroughly modern vehicle that is firstly fuel-efficient, secondly beautifully designed and crafted, and lastly agile and brings fun back to driving in the segment.

The aim of the Dodge brand is to deliver high-quality, innovative vehicles that stand apart in performance and style. This was made possible because of the unique combination of Alfa Romeo’s DNA and Dodge’s perfection in performance. First of all, an important note is that the all-new Dart is the first Chrysler Group vehicle based upon a Fiat architecture (adapted from the award-winning Alfa Romeo Giulietta). The Giulietta is highly appreciated for its great performance according road-holding, agility and safety, combined with exceptional driving dynamics. The Dart leverages all of these attributes within a lengthened and widened space delivering segment-leading levels of interior spaciousness. Furthermore the 68 percent of the body is composed of high-strength steel, resulting in a very strong and rigid structure. All that combined with responsive steering, four-wheel independent suspension, and available 18-inch wheels, makes the Dart valuable in driving experience.

The design is undeniably eye-catching! First the exterior proportions are set off from every angle by dynamic lines and curves, along with advanced technology. The reason for that is of course the goal to deliver class-leading aerodynamic performance. In addition the personality-packed front view is instantly recognizable as an all-new Dodge with its tailored split-crosshair grille, projector headlamps and fog lamps and accentuated fenders.

The new 2013 Dodge Dart is not only impressive by design but also with its powerful fuel efficient engines! It will be powered by three sophisticated four-cylinder engines. According to the individual like, drivers can select from a new Tigershark 16-valve 2.0-liter engine, a 16-valve 1.4-liter MultiAir Intercooled Turbo engine, and a new Tigershark 16-valve 2.4-liter MultiAir four cylinder engine. These three engines, combined with three transmission choices, are refining the performance by providing the most various powertrain lineups in their class. To go further into details there is a MultiAir technology that delivers optimum combustion at any speed under all driving conditions. It allows direct and dynamic control of air intake and combustion thus resulting in a 15 percent increase in low engine rpm torque, a 7.5 percent improvement in fuel efficiency and a 10 percent reduction in C02 emissions.

The all-new Dodge Dart will be made in America, at Chrysler Group’s Belvidere Assembly Plant in Belvidere, Ill. The all-new Dodge Dart has been designed with high levels of refinement, craftsmanship and engaging driving dynamics. There you’ll get all the extra photos and information about the all-new 2013 Dodge Dart.

Dodge Dart [teaser] - Rear Angle

Source: Dodge

December 6, 2011

Steinmetz Opel Astra GTC

Steinmetz has announced the new tuning program for the latest Opel Astra GTC. “Make good things even better,” the result of the claim can be seen in a range of sporting accessories that are guaranteed to the GTC stylish individualists.

The package includes both exterior and interior modifications. The aerodynamics body kit consists of a new front spoiler mounted on the front bumper, a black front grille and a sport exhaust system.

The stance is optimized by a set of lowering springs, which reduce the ride height by 30mm and huge 19” alloy wheels fitted with low-profile tires – 8.5J x 19” ET39 with 245/40-R19.

To complete the aggressive exterior look, Steinmetz offer door handle covers and mirror caps set in polished stainless steel shiny accents and body stripes.

The interior boasts an electronic speed indicator, Steinmetz foot mats with embroidered logo and stainless steel sill plates.

All parts have the necessary expertise or ABE and parts are manufactured in OEM quality

Source: Steinmetz

December 5, 2011

Testing the 2012 Porsche Carrera 911 [video]

Porsche has released an interesting video clip in YouTube, where they show how the new 911 model was developed.

The 2012 Carrera 911 comes with -new 7-speed manual gearbox. It is tested in extreme weather conditions from South Africa to Arctic Circle to show the quality of materials of the famous sports model. The new model is known the 991.

“One may ask, why a car must operate under conditions most owners would never dream of living in, let alone driving in. The reason is simple. Porsche is adamant in believing the measure of a Porsche is its ability to perform just as well here, as it would on a German autobahn, interstate highway in the U.S. or anywhere else a car’s owner might be. This is the Porsche standard.”

httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LS90XYXi1xg

Source: Porsche via Youtube

December 5, 2011

Senner Tuning 2012 BMW X6 – VISION à la Senne

The E71, which is commonly known as BMW X6 is a crossover familiar in the USA as SUV, called SAC and coupe by BMW. Since 2008, the BMW’s factory in Spartanburg began its serial production (this is in U.S. state of South Carolina). In addition, such production for the Asian region began in Avtotor in Russia’s Kaliningrad.

The Senner Tuning AG in Ingelheim company is has achieved great results in the Rhine-Hessen symbiosis of earth and the permanent presentation of different series heroes all over the world. This significant company has accepted the challenge to make their own vision for 2010 BMW X6 4.0D X-Drive Bi-Turbo. Hence, he alpine white athlete from the “Senner Tuning AG” house was born! The tuned car is equipped with 225 kW/306 hp and 600 Nm/442.8 lb-ft. Moreover, the car includes the abolition of the Vmax-lock with sport air filter and map adaptation to 247 kW/336 hp and 665 Nm/490,7 lb-ft.

Further modifications were made with the body, which has а BMW performance front bumper with large air intakes in the honeycomb design under the black kidney on the front side. In addition there is a rear diffuser with “special” fins. Not forgetting that there is also a tailgate and a rear spoiler. The tailpipes of the modified exhaust system are given apertures along the way.

To go further into details, the summer tires were manufactured by the boss Benno SENNER team, and precisely they are: front tires – Hamann Anniversary EVO Black Line of 10.5 x 22 inch with 295/30R22; rear tires – 12 x 22 inch with 335/30R22 tires Continental Sport Contact 5P. It has to be also mentioned that the automobile has Bilstein B8 shocks and springs with 25/20 mm lowering feature. Additionally, the lighting of the parking lights was transformed into white light. In the end, we must appreciate that even the tinted rear window and rear bumper corners were partially painted in body color.

At last, the interior gives the driver a pedal set which footrest X6M besides the Power Converter (tuning for the “electric acceleration pedal”). And you won’t get bored in this car, because the DVD movies may be freely watched by inmates during the traveling. The reconstruction cost is circa € 20000.00, depending on the choice of tires. Definitely, SENNER X6 has the minimalist tuning at the highest level (congrats to the designers), and on the other hand it provides an excellent service!

Source: Senner Tuning

December 5, 2011

Torpedo Run 2011: One of the last adventures of our time

Driving, action and having fun – the Torpedo Run is a horsepower-orgy Standing in the light of sports cars and luxury limousines, Torpedo Run – a horsepower-party – combines driving, action and having fun altogether! This is happening for the 7^th time and this time the goal is to promote it on daily events, while in the evening, exquisite gourmet pleasures pleased the sense of taste.

To be more precise the automobile party included participants from all over Europe. It lasted three days and led from Bad Ragaz in Switzerland, through the towns of Kitzbühel and Velden in Austria, till the Mediterranean Coast in Slovenia. What is to be highlighted is that this year’s program offered a new race-track with Formula 1 license, fast bobsled runs and an adventurous off-road excursion in steep mountains!

In these three days there could be seen enormous power and a pure sound party at the Torpedo Run 2011. For instance, you could see rare sports cars and exotics like Wiesmann MF 5 Roadster, Corvette ZR1, Ferrari 430 Scuderia, Lexus IS-F or an almost 600 hp/441 kW strong Mustang GT in muscle car design. Moreover, there were Porsches and compact sports cars such as BMW 1 Series M Coupé or Lotus Elise.

All these beauties were driven almost everywhere on this perfect occasion. In addition, the Torpedo Runners enjoyed a lot of nice corners and impressive landscapes with stunningly beautiful sights. The specific roads in the Alps made the Torpedo Run even more exciting and gave pure pleasure to the drivers!

Of course, there was a special arena – The new Red-Bull-Ring, where the Torpedo Runners were speeding on the new Red-Bull-Ring. This Ring is actually the Austria Ring or A1 Ring Red Bull, but more modernized and improved! Thank to it one could hear the sound of the engines and feel their power, while driving skillfully through the fast downhill corners.

A lot of adrenalin got produced these three days: the Torpedo Runners drove down a mountain in a 3535 meters long roller coaster with steep turns and “jumps” with descents of up to 6 meters! Even more, they experienced the legendary Olympic bobsleigh run of Innsbruck. With around 100 kph, the teams sped down the 14 corners on the 1270 meters long run!

On the other hand the Torpedo Runners switched cars to off-road cars! They enjoyed “off-roading” a mountain in the Alps. The route wasn’t a light one and led over a bumpy and narrow gravel road with tight corners, which have been built into the sheer mountain inclination. This is one of the most difficult itineraries in the Alps; however the Torpedo Runners performed their best!

The Torpedo Run 2011 was definitely great fun for all of the participants. It was mentioned as one of the most exciting and exclusive events of the year. The result is that all of the participants are eagerly looking forward to the next Torpedo Run 2012! The great news is that everyone can join it, but hurry up because the reservations have already started at www.torpedorun.com! The next 2012 Torpedo Run will take place on an extended weekend in September.

December 5, 2011

The most expensive car crash in the world

8 Ferraris, 2 Mercedes and a Lamborghini in collision in Tokio

The most expensive collision of cars in history just happened in Tokio, Japan. In it were involved 14 luxury automobiles: eight Ferraris, two Mercedes and one Lamborghini. The other cars involved were Nissan and Toyota vehicles. The estimated worth of the crashed automobiles is over $4000000.

The accident happened on the highway, where a sports car admirer lost control over his own Ferrari because of the humidity of the road. Changing the lanes, he spun back across the highway and ended up in making an expensive freeway pileup. Fortunately no one is badly hurt and there are nod lethal cases thank to the good safety systems of the cars. However, the accident made really serious damages to the luxury cars and their recovery is impossible.

Among the smashed cars were two Ferrari F430s, two Ferrari F355s, two Ferrari 360Modenas and a Lamborghini Diablo.

httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BAtelRZCFWc

December 5, 2011

2012 Vauxhall Insignia BiTurbo Diesel Price – £27 120

Vauxhall has announced the new Insignia BiTurbo coming with the most powerful diesel engine the manufacturer has ever produced. Furthermore it has CO₂ emissions as low as 129g/km.

2012 Vauxhall Insignia BiTurbo is now available on the market with a choice of five-door Hatch and Sports Tourer bodies in SRi, SRi Vx-line and Elite trims. The price starts at – £27 120 OTR.

The 2.0 liter bi-turbo diesel produces 190PS (140 kW) and 400Nm (295 lb-ft) of torque from just 1750RPM. The performance is superb – 0 to 100 km/h in 8.2 seconds and including standard Start/Stop across the range – the FWD Hatch achieves a combined cycle of 57.6mpg.

The Vauxhall’s clever FlexRide adaptive damping is standard on all Insignia BiTurbos, which is normally a £790 option on front-wheel drive models. The system reacts within milliseconds to driver inputs and can ‘learn’ how the car is being driven and adapt damper settings accordingly. Drivers can also select Tour and Sport buttons, and configure the throttle, steering and damper settings in Sport mode separately.

On 4WD models, FlexRide is integrated with the car’s Torque Transfer Device (TTD) and the rear axle’s electronically controlled Limited Slip Differential (e-LSD). These features allow torque to be automatically transferred between front and rear wheels, and between left and right wheels on the rear axle, offering exceptional levels of traction, grip and control.

In common with other models in the Insignia range, the BiTurbo has the option of Vauxhall’s new Front Camera System, with traffic sign recognition and lane departure warning, and Adaptive Cruise Control, which allows the driver to maintain a set distance from the car in front.

Check out the full specs and price list, below!

2012 Vauxhall Insignia BiTurbo Diesel

Cylinders:	4
Bore/Stroke:	83mm/90.4mm
Displacement:	1956cm³
Max Output:	195PS @ 4000rpm
Max Engine Torque:	400Nm @1750-2500rpm
Compression ratio:	16.5:1

Performance

0-60mph	Manual FWD	Manual AWD	Automatic FWD
Hatch	8.2 secs	8.4 secs	8.3 secs
Sports Tourer	8.4 secs	8.6 secs	8.7 secs

Fuel Efficiency and CO₂

Hatchback	Manual S/S FWD	Manual S/S AWD	Automatic FWD
Urban	46.3	42.2	35.8
Extra-Urban	67.3	58.9	60.1
Combined	57.6	54.4	47.9
CO₂	129	146	155

Sports Tourer	Manual S/S FWD	Manual S/S AWD	Automatic FWD
Urban	43.5	40.4	33.2
Extra-Urban	65.7	60.1	50.4
Combined	55.4	51.4	42.2
CO2	134	149	158

BiTurbo List Price

Hatchback	List	VAT	Total	OTR
SRi 2.0CDTi (195PS) S/S	£21,970.83	£4,394.17	£26,365.00	£27,120.00
SRi 2.0CDTi (195PS) 4X4 S/S	£24,033.33	£4,806.67	£28,840.00	£29,725.00

SRi Vx-line 2.0CDTi (195PS) S/S	£22,987.50	£4,597.50	£27,585.00	£28,340.00
SRi Vx-line 2.0CDTi (195PS) 4X4 S/S	£25,050.00	£5,010.00	£30,060.00	£30,945.00

Elite 2.0CDTi (195PS) Automatic	£25,837.50	£5,167.50	£31,005.00	£31,925.00

Sports Tourer	List	VAT	Total	OTR
SRi 2.0CDTi (195PS) S/S	£23,120.83	£4,624.17	£27,745.00	£28,615.00
SRi 2.0CDTi (195PS) 4X4 S/S	£25,183.33	£5,036.67	£30,220.00	£31,105.00

SRi Vx-line 2.0CDTi (195PS) S/S	£24,137.50	£4,827.50	£28,965.00	£29,835.00
SRi Vx-line 2.0CDTi (195PS) 4X4 S/S	£26,200.00	£5,240.00	£31,440.00	£32,325.00

Elite 2.0CDTi (195PS) Automatic	£27,000.00	£5,400.00	£32,400.00	£33,320.00

Source: Vauxhall

December 5, 2011

Celebrities and Mercedes-Benz [part 2]

Nicole Scherzinger and Mercedes-Benz SL63 AMG

Nicole Scherzinger drives the exceptional Mercedes-Benz SL63 AMG. This sport car is dynamic and full of emotion (I bet Nicole is too), and all this is because of the AMG 8-cylinder engine with larger displacement. The effect is the development of the whole 525 hp (386 kW) and torque of 630 Nm (465 lb-ft). The AMG SPEEDSHIFT delivers its innovative 7-speed sports transmission, with which Miss Scherzinger won’t be late for any concert! Nicole’s taste is a great one and obviously she is into cars, which combine the sportiness and spontaneity of a manual gearbox with the comfort of an automatic transmission. This will undeniably ensure that she got all the driving a pleasure! Oh and not to forget the price of the car: it costs around $133000.

Nicole Scherzinger - Mercedes SL63 AMG — Nicole Scherzinger – Mercedes SL63 AMG

Denise Richards and Mercedes-Benz GL450

The ex-wife of Charlie Sheen obviously has admirations for bigger cars. She has paid for this beautiful SUV the amount of $80000. For this sum she got one of the best-looking SUV that Mercedes builds. Moreover this car has the luxury V-8 with three rows of seating. However we give an advice to the superstar, which is to look forward to the future with more ”eco”-eyes. This is very easily achievable, because Mercedes offers a very smart diesel – GL320 BlueTec. With it Denise will have the opportunity to show that she cares for the environmental well-being of the planet, just like her colleague – Christina Applegate (for more information see part 1 of the article).

Denise Richards - Mercedes-Benz GL450 — Denise Richards – Mercedes-Benz GL450

Patrick Dempsey

The next celebrity that caught our attention is the movie star from Grey’s Anatomy – Patrick Dempsey. He has not only one, but two vehicles caring the brand of Mercedes-Benz. We are absolutely sure that he enjoy every summer driving his retro convertible, which adds more to his fabulous status! Unfortunately, he has kept the details about the price for himself. Moreover, he not only got the pleasure to drive this cabriolet, but also enjoys driving another Mercedes car. And this is Mercedes SLS AMG. Here, this “joy” has cost him the amount of $200000. And compared to Eddie Murphy we must confirm that he is more into sport type of vehicles. We also have to highlight the unique design of the automobile (see the Gullwing doors), and to mention the 6.3 V8-powered AMG engine (420 kW/571 hp) that this lovely car has! Applauses for Dempsey!

Gerard Butler and Mercedes-Benz S400 HYBRID

Even the Scottish star enjoys driving a Mercedes, and more importantly – a special one! This is Mercedes-Benz S400 HYBRID – the ultimate combination of eco and luxury car! The vehicle is also special because it is the first hybrid from Mercedes. Butler has paid for this environmental-friendly car the sum of $90000. And if you wonder about the engine in this S-Class Sedan, it is being powered by a hybrid system with a 3.5-liter V6 gas one. The high–power profile of Mercedes is maintained exactly by this hybrid system. In addition the electric-gas combo delivers a total output of 295 horsepower (217 kW), which are channeled through a 7-speed automatic transmission. Definitely Mr. Butler got our admirations for this “green” ride!

Gerard Butler - Mercedes-Benz S400 HYBRID — Gerard Butler – Mercedes-Benz S400 HYBRID

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December 5, 2011

2013 Venom GT Spyder

2013 Venom GT Spyder We have very special news from Hennessey Performance (HPE)! HPE have decided to offer in 2013 its ultra lightweight supercar with a removable roof. The vehicle named Venom GT Spyder has the astonishing 1200 horsepower and weights 1200 kilo. This means that you will definitely enjoy the summer breeze when you drive this mid-engine “monster” without the top. HPE’s goal was to offer their customers greater driving sensation.

For the year of 2013 HPE will build only five Venom GTs and unfortunately two of them have already been ordered. Furthermore deliveries will be made in the summer of 2012. Of course HPE cares about their client’s individual taste and offers them the choice to purchase the Venom GT – with a fixed hardtop roof, or the new modified Venom GT Spyder – with the new removable top. And if you are willing to buy this exceptional car, you’ll have to prepare at least $950000, which is the base price for the Venom GT. However, if you like better The Venom GT Spyder, then you’ll have to pay $1.1 million.

This open-air American supercar is built in Texas and provides the best power to weight ratio available on the market. Venom GT Spyder is powered by twin-turbo 6.2 liter V8 with 1217PS (895 kW) and 1564Nm (1155 lb-ft). Moreover the engine is mated to a 6-speed Ricardo manual gearbox. As already mentioned the car weighs just 1220kg (2585 lbs) and accelerates the speed from 0 to 100 km/h just in 2.5 seconds. And to go further into details its maximum speed is 443 km/h (275 mph). Without a doubt, Venom GT Spyder will offer the lucky five a driving experience like nothing else on the Planet!

Source: Hennessey Performance

December 2, 2011

2012 Renault Scenic UK

Finally Renault has announced the initial details for the freshly improved and remade Scénic and Grand Scénic models for 2012. Their UK launch will be next February. The brand new refreshed model will include sharper designs, numerous equipment enhancements and more importantly a debut of two impressive downsized engines.

Scenic 2012 obviously aims at contemporary lines with a sharper look. After the summer of 2009, when the two-models of the new Scénic line-up with fluid lines and generous interior were offered on the market, the sales of the both models went higher in numbers.

These models are Europe’s best-selling compact MPVs, and now they have a series of exterior upgrades. First of all the front end is revised and now looks both modern as well as status enhancing. Secondly, its new rear lights add a particularly dynamic touch.

The changes go further with the fitment of LED daytime running lights, gloss black features and chrome details (at the front, plus tailgate strip and side moulding strip). In addition there is a new range of wheel trims and alloy wheels. Moreover the customers will have the opportunity to choose between two new body colours: Azzurro Blue and Damask Red.

What is the highlight in the 2012 Renault Scenic is the new downsized engine for greater performance and fuel efficiency. Renault’s work on lowering emissions, combined with ever-improving fuel economy and performance through smaller cubic capacity engine innovation has borne more fruit. In the beginning they produced the petrol 1.4 TCe 130 and 1.5 dCi 110, and most recently there was the arrival of the 1.6 dCi 130 – the world’s most powerful and frugal diesel engine of its size. Now, Scenic welcomes two new engines! The first one – 1.5 dCi 110 Stop & Start, is an enhanced version of the Renaults marque’s core diesel engine. It includes several advantages, taken from Formula 1’s clever technologies, such as Stop & Start and brake energy regeneration. Additionally, it combines record low CO₂ emissions of 105 grams per kilometre (reduced by 23g/km), and a 12 percent saving in fuel consumption (up 11.3 mpg to 68.9), yet higher torque (260Nm/192 lb-ft at 1,750rpm; a gain of 20Nm/14,8 lb-ft) compared with the existing 1.5 dCi 110.

Starting from the spring of 2012, the five- and seven-seater versions of Scénic will also be the first Renaults, who will receive the brand new 1.2 TCe 115 petrol engine. This one offers low CO₂ emissions (135g/km), 190Nm (140 lb-ft) of torque (up 39Nm/29 lb-ft) and fuel consumption improved by a fifth, up 11.4 mpg to 49.6.

A greater performance and even lower emissions will be made possible thank to the 1.6 dCi 130 Stop & Start, which itself boasts 20% better fuel consumption.

And we must affirm, that these innovations will definitely be a great step for Renault’s goal – to become Europe’s number one manufacturer with regard to the CO₂ emissions of its range, without detracting from performance.

Moreover Renault has worked hardly to deliver improved comfort and a more reassuring ride, thank to the brand new feature – the Visio System. It will be included in both Scénic and Grand and it will assist the driver’s vigilance and night-time vision thanks to two key functions. The first one is a lane departure warning system: this is a camera that detects if the drivers strays out of lane and triggers an audible signal. The second feature is an automatic headlight function. In it the same camera will detect the lights of nearby vehicles and/or the presence of street lighting to automatically switch from dipped to main beam, (and vice versa).

Furthermore the driving and traveling comfort are improved thank to the addition of new features. And what here’s the great news: they all come as standard equipment. For example it will include a Hill Start Assist, which will have the function to prevent the vehicle’s rolling backward. On the other hand the motorway-mode indicators (by flashing three times following a simple flick of the indicator stalk) will warn the driver about other motorists, and this will happen when the driver is about to change lanes.

The 2012 versions of Scénic and Grand Scénic include further beneficial technologies that have helped forge the model’s success: from the tailor-engineered sound of the Bose® audio system to Carminat TomTom® navigation and associated LIVE services (HD Traffic, etc.).

Undeniably Renault Scénic and Grand Scénic are Europe’s number one compact MPV. Manufactured in Douai, in northern France, they fulfill the most exacting production standards to guarantee the highest level of quality. And for the curious ones, the number of their sales only in Europe exceeds 400,000 (since the launch of the generation at the end of 2009). And the overall picture is that altogether since 1996 there have been sold over 3.9 million Scénics.

Further details on Scenic 2012 range pricing and specification will be released closer to launch. UK order books are set to open on 1st February 2012, ahead of first deliveries in March.

Source: Renault

December 2, 2011

Renault Megane Coupe-Cabriolet Floride Price – €33 100

Renault will exhibit the new Megane Coupe-Cabriolet Floride at the 2012 Brussels Motor Show in January. The special edition Megane has become even more chic thanks to a new, two-tone red and ivory leather upholstery.

The Megane Floride is inspired by the classic 1960’s model and will come with a number of extras – a Floride Ivory exterior featuring a gloss black roof, badges and 17” diamond-effect alloy wheels. There are also two-tone leather seats, ivory trim and a metal gear knob as well as GPS SAT NAV, unique floor mats and every model comes with an individually-numbered plaque.

2012 Megane Coupe-Cabriolet Floride is powered by a dCi 130 engine with 130PS (96 kW) and 300Nm (221 lb-ft). It is mated to a 6-speed manual gearbox to guarantee maximum driving pleasure and sporty moments behind the steering wheel. From 0 to 100 km/h in 10.6 seconds and a top speed of 205 km/h (127 mph).

This exclusive limited edition version is restricted to just 1 600 numbered examples, of which 250 are exclusively made for France. The price starts at €33 100.

Standard equipment for Mégane Coupé-Cabriolet Floride:

Comfort: Renault hands-free key card; dual-zone automatic climate control; wind deflector mesh screen; glass wind deflector; electrically-folding door mirrors; ‘easy entry’ access to the rear seats with position memory function for the front seats.
Driver aids: front and rear parking sensors; electronic parking brake; automatic headlight and windscreen wiper activation; cruise control with speed limiter.
Safety: six airbags (front, lateral and anti-submarining airbags); ABS with emergency brake assist; anti-whiplash head rests; ESC; tyre pressure monitoring system; spare wheel.
Multimedia: Carminat TomTom® Live satellite navigation; ‘3D Sound By Arkamys’ audio with steering wheel-mounted fingertip remote control, MP3 playback, and Bluetooth and Plug&Music digital connectivity.

Source: Renault

December 2, 2011

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