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  • Toyota Releases HiLux Black Edition

    Toyota-HiLux-Black-Edition-THUMBToyota HiLux Black Edition is the new an edgy vehicle added to the famous four-wheel-drive HiLux family of vehicles. The special edition model has a name that says it all. The HiLux Black is adorned by a range of exterior and interior features, which are presented in black in order to enhance its toughness and appeal. To go into details, this version is includes a combination of brooding black side steps, sports bar and leather-accented interior trim including the six-way adjustable power-operated driver’s seat.

    What is more, even the newly designed 17-inch six-spoke alloy wheels are painted black. As you can see, this vehicle also includes prominent new front and rear bumpers that give the HiLux Black a lower stance. This muscular look is accentuated by the black extensions below the fog light surrounds.

    In addition, the new large black lower front grille features a stylish red stripe along the bottom edge, which makes the HiLux more aggressive. LED daylight running lamps are also present. Toyota‘s global partner TRD was also involved in the creation of this special edition. TDR provided only the cosmetic enhancements such as its familiar logo on the wheel caps and the front bumper extension.

    The model is powered by Toyota’s torquey 3.0-litre four-cylinder turbo-diesel engine, which is coupled with either a five-speed manual gearbox or five-speed automatic transmission. The extensive feature list includes a reversing camera and a satellite navigation system with SUNA™ Live Traffic updates, which all are displayed in the 6.1-inch display audio screen.

    The Japanese company is offering in this case the exterior color choices on black and white, called Eclipse Black and Glacier White. In 4×4 guise, Toyota HiLux Black Edition will have fewer than 1,000 units produced. It is based on the SR5 4×4 Double Cab pickup and has the maximum five-star safety rating.

    Toyota HiLux Black Edition
    Toyota HiLux Black Edition
    Toyota HiLux Black Edition
    Toyota HiLux Black Edition
    Toyota HiLux Black Edition
    Toyota HiLux Black Edition

    Source: Toyota

     

  • Vauxhall Corsa Turns to the Dark Side

    Vauxhall-Corsa-Black-Edition-thumbIt’s a Corsa Black. Don’t worry, AMG are still doing what they should be doing (Mercs). This one here is just a special ‘Black Edition‘ from Vauxhall. It’s not just stitches on the steering wheel and fresh new cup holders on it however. No, the Vauxhall Corsa Black Edition introduces a whole new engine to the range.

    It’s a 1.4 liter turbo engine that develops 120 PS and 175 Nm which start at 1,750 rpm. To our ears, which are used to hearing blistering performance figures, a Vmax of 121 mph and an acceleration from 0 to 60 mph in 9.7 seconds sounds like ages. But let’s be real about it and say that this is pretty swift. It should be fun to drive as well despite the lack of suspension tweaking. It might be fun at the gas station also. Because it has a Start/Stop system and is turbocharged, the Corsa Black retains a stunning fuel economy of 51.4 mpg.

    On the outside some of the Black Edition features include color oriented bumpers, side skirts and a black rear spoiler. For some extra aggression, the front and back lights are also dark styled and the rear side windows are tinted in black. You get fog lights as well. Finally there’s a “Black” logo somewhere along the lines and 17-inch diamond-cut alloy wheels.

    Inside you do get a leather steering wheel but also some leather sports seats, sports pedals, silver stitching and matt chrome air vent surrounds. You can opt for some clever tech if you wish. Think in terms of Vauxhall‘s Touch and Connect infotainment system, climate control and adaptive forward lightning. There will be only 500 examples of it (3-door and 5-door versions) so in a way, it will be pretty exclusive. Did we mention that the body color is black?

    Vauxhall Corsa Black Edition
    Vauxhall Corsa Black Edition

    Source: Vauxhall

  • Mitsubishi Shogun SG4 Black Edition

    The newest Mitsubishi Shogun (12MY) has been largely successful on the UK market since its launch so now the company has released a special edition to spice up the product range – Say hello to the Mitsubishi Shogun SG4, Black (long wheel-based)

    It’s been on sale since the 1st of January with prices starting at £42,999 (£1,000 more than the standard SG4). The colour schemes for the Shogun Black are the ones which can be found on the standard SG4: Frost White, Cool Silver, Pearl Black, Orient Red and Granite Brown. However, for that extra one grand you get some exclusivity with a satin black styling kit (suddenly the term Black makes sense). It manifests itself in black 20 inch alloy wheels, a black roof, spoiler, wing mirrors, grille and headlight bezels. The door handles, fog light nests and side steps are all also in black.

    Since it is based on the SG4, we still get the refined 3.2 Di-D diesel unit which develops 197bhp and some mesmerizing 441Nm of torque. So if, let’s say a mountain needs to be moved, the Shogun is up for the job. Then again, it has to be a reasonably small mountain (around 3.500kg or so) but still, an impressive towing capacity figure. The Di-D is clever too – thanks to low (lowest in its class, Mitsubishi say) carbon dioxide emissions, the engine goes easy on the environment and on the driver’s wallet if we think about road taxation.

    Mitsubishi Shogun SG4 Black Edition
    Mitsubishi Shogun SG4 Black Edition

    Standard equipment is as bundled as it is in a normal SG4 – satnav, reversing camera, electric power steering, the Mitsubishi Active Stability and Traction Control (M-ASTC) and auto lights and wipers to name a few.

    What makes the whole deal even more appealing is the 3 year warranty, mileage unlimited policy which Mitsubishi has on the Shogun. One should service a 12MY Shogun every 9000 miles or once a year (whichever comes first) and at the cost of £750, the first three services are from the house.

    Source: Mitsubishi

  • Renntech Mercedes-Benz SL65 V12 Bi-Turbo Black Series

    RENNTECH SL65 V12 Bi-Turbo Black Series is a car from the future. It has almost unlimited amount of power.

    The original SL65 Black Series delivers 670hp and 1000N/m of torque. After installing Performance Package 1 from Renntech, which includes ECU/TCU tuning, Dual Intercooler Pump Upgrade, and Sport Mufflers the power is rised to 805 HP and 1355 N/m of torque at the crank. (more…)

  • Stylish Seat Goes Back To Black With Special Edition Ibiza

    Just one short year ago SEAT was blazing a colour-coded trail through the UK’s drab street scenes with its phenomenally successful Leon Cupra K1 – one of the trend-setting cars of the last 12 months and especially striking in what has quickly become its trademark hue, Candy White.

    Today, the Spaniards are once again leading the way on car colours.  This time, it’s the turn of the new special edition Ibiza Black to turn heads. (more…)

  • Brabus Bullit Black Arrow

    Ultra powerful, ultra fast and conspicuously inconspicuous: The four-door stealth super sports car BRABUS BULLIT BLACK ARROW offers performance superlatives like no other car on the market: The basis for the car is the body of the new C-Class sedan, covered with a special matte-black coating. (more…)