Showing posts with label 2016. Show all posts
Showing posts with label 2016. Show all posts
Saturday, May 16, 2015
2016 Land Rover Discovery Sport Review
If you havent realized by now, Ill just tell you: Land Rovers "non-Range Rover" SUVs and crossovers have become, well, boring, pointless, and almost defunct. But recently, Land Rover revealed its all-new replacement for the small, inefficient, and definitely stupid LR2. Its called the Discovery Sport, and it looks like a more bulbous version of the smaller Evoque 3 or 5-door hatchback/crossover. It will have a 2.0 liter 4-cylinder engine with 240 hp and 250 pound-feet of torque, which isnt even close to the Jaguar-shared 5.0 liter supercharged V8 in the "Supercharged" Range Rovers, but thats not really necessary in the Discovery Sport (it isnt necessary in the Range Rover, but soccer moms in Greenwich wont care about averaging under 18 mpg). The interior looks like a less posh version of the interior in the Evoque, except with less bling and more space. The base price will be a surprisingly affordable $37,995, which is only $1,395 more than the old LR2, even though it will get much more expensive when you put options on it, which you will inevitably do.
Click here to learn more about the 2016 Land Rover Discovery Sport
Read more »
Click here to learn more about the 2016 Land Rover Discovery Sport
Wednesday, April 29, 2015
2016 Ford GT Review
Ford presents the new 2016 Ford GT a true super sports car that could not be more aggressive and has the finest racing technology on board. About 600 horsepower, producing a rich propulsion, so that even the current Ferrari 458 Italia with "only" 570 hp in terms of yield strength has left behind. The launch is scheduled for the end of 2016 and in Europe.
Sophistication in every detail: Design with a trick
The dynamic design of the deep squat Ford GT draws attention to the emotional line of a super sports car up, the look, the makers closely which are basically the iconic predecessor, the celebrated prestigious achievements on the worlds racetracks. At the same time, the new super sports car with its modern, functional and just beautiful lines represents the start of a new era.
Huge air intakes at the front and the side already indicate the enormous power potential, while sleek air guide elements are made of carbon aerodynamics and sharpen the look further. Meanwhile, can be positioned in the mid engine engine admired through a transparent window.
The rear features a powerful carbon diffuser, two round, reminiscent of engines tail lights and two huge, center and far top-mounted exhaust pipes. About the modern drivers cell spans the flat roof, which also contributes to the excellent aerodynamics of the 2015 Ford GT.
The highlight: The new Ford GT has air guide elements that adjust adaptively to the driving situation. The thus generated variable pressure allows especially at higher speeds extremely high driving stability and combines this with an optimized aerodynamic drag coefficient.
The sophisticated aerodynamics also reflected in small body details, such as the silhouette is inspired in the perfect shape of a water droplet. In combination with the highly curved windshield, reminiscent of the cockpit canopy of modern fighter jets, this leads to an outstanding aerodynamic efficiency without including the clarity would suffer.
Thanks to numerous active aero components, such as the variable rear wing, the new Ford GT is also standard in terms of braking performance, handling and stability. Depending on driving conditions and speed, the rear wing fits both the height and the angle of the situational requirements to ensure the best possible performance.
Engine: The strongest standard EcoBoost engine of all time
When driving the hitherto most powerful EcoBoost petrol engine series used at all: a 3.5-liter V6 with two turbochargers, which has real racing genes and will develop over 600 hp. The mid-engine drives the rear wheels of the two-seater. The engine drives an endurance prototypes as they go, for example, in the "IMSA Tudor United SportsCar Championship" (USCC) and at the 24 Hours of Daytona at the start. Right in his debut season this aggregate celebrated three victories in 2014, reached seven podiums and finished this race almost 25,000 kilometers.
The torque yet unnamed Ford will extend over a wide speed range and provide high fuel efficiency. Weve come full circle: Also on the race track performance and efficiency serve as a guarantee for success. His power transmits the twin-turbo 7-speed dual-clutch transmission, which provides almost instantaneous switching operations and the driver can have full control over the action.
Weight reduction is one of the most effective measures to achieve performance and efficiency. In the 2015 Ford GT, the makers implement the most modern composite materials and carbon fiber elements. According to Ford, to achieve the GT one of the best power to weight ratio in its class.
Even chassis of reach innovative racing technology used. This is testified, inter alia, the pushrod suspension with pushrods and active stabilizer which can be adapted in height. For best possible grip performance tires provide the type "Michelin Pilot Super Sport Cup 2", developed its structure and tread compound, the tire manufacturer for the new Ford GT. Behind the multi-piece 20-inch alloy wheels do carbon-ceramic brakes from Brembo their service.
Interior: A steering wheel like in Formula 1
About the drivers cell spans the flat roof, which also contributes to the excellent aerodynamics of the Ford GT 2015. Access to the ergonomically designed interior of the supercar allow upwardly opening doors. The two seats Ford built directly into the carbon monocoque - this saves weight and ensures an optimum connection between driver and chassis. The result is an even more solid feel. Thanks to the adjustable pedals adjustable steering wheel and also the driver find virtually any body type fast optimal seating position.
The interior impresses with modern controls, comfort and safety. The steering wheel in the style of the current Formula 1 racing car bears all the relevant control buttons and shift paddles for the 7-speed dual-clutch transmission. Thanks to the freely programmable central digital displays the driver retains all vehicle information is always in view. The display unit can be freely programmed depending on the driving situation and selected driving mode.
Photo Credit: © Ford
Read more »
Sophistication in every detail: Design with a trick
The dynamic design of the deep squat Ford GT draws attention to the emotional line of a super sports car up, the look, the makers closely which are basically the iconic predecessor, the celebrated prestigious achievements on the worlds racetracks. At the same time, the new super sports car with its modern, functional and just beautiful lines represents the start of a new era.
Huge air intakes at the front and the side already indicate the enormous power potential, while sleek air guide elements are made of carbon aerodynamics and sharpen the look further. Meanwhile, can be positioned in the mid engine engine admired through a transparent window.
The rear features a powerful carbon diffuser, two round, reminiscent of engines tail lights and two huge, center and far top-mounted exhaust pipes. About the modern drivers cell spans the flat roof, which also contributes to the excellent aerodynamics of the 2015 Ford GT.
The highlight: The new Ford GT has air guide elements that adjust adaptively to the driving situation. The thus generated variable pressure allows especially at higher speeds extremely high driving stability and combines this with an optimized aerodynamic drag coefficient.
The sophisticated aerodynamics also reflected in small body details, such as the silhouette is inspired in the perfect shape of a water droplet. In combination with the highly curved windshield, reminiscent of the cockpit canopy of modern fighter jets, this leads to an outstanding aerodynamic efficiency without including the clarity would suffer.
Thanks to numerous active aero components, such as the variable rear wing, the new Ford GT is also standard in terms of braking performance, handling and stability. Depending on driving conditions and speed, the rear wing fits both the height and the angle of the situational requirements to ensure the best possible performance.
Engine: The strongest standard EcoBoost engine of all time
When driving the hitherto most powerful EcoBoost petrol engine series used at all: a 3.5-liter V6 with two turbochargers, which has real racing genes and will develop over 600 hp. The mid-engine drives the rear wheels of the two-seater. The engine drives an endurance prototypes as they go, for example, in the "IMSA Tudor United SportsCar Championship" (USCC) and at the 24 Hours of Daytona at the start. Right in his debut season this aggregate celebrated three victories in 2014, reached seven podiums and finished this race almost 25,000 kilometers.
The torque yet unnamed Ford will extend over a wide speed range and provide high fuel efficiency. Weve come full circle: Also on the race track performance and efficiency serve as a guarantee for success. His power transmits the twin-turbo 7-speed dual-clutch transmission, which provides almost instantaneous switching operations and the driver can have full control over the action.
Weight reduction is one of the most effective measures to achieve performance and efficiency. In the 2015 Ford GT, the makers implement the most modern composite materials and carbon fiber elements. According to Ford, to achieve the GT one of the best power to weight ratio in its class.
Even chassis of reach innovative racing technology used. This is testified, inter alia, the pushrod suspension with pushrods and active stabilizer which can be adapted in height. For best possible grip performance tires provide the type "Michelin Pilot Super Sport Cup 2", developed its structure and tread compound, the tire manufacturer for the new Ford GT. Behind the multi-piece 20-inch alloy wheels do carbon-ceramic brakes from Brembo their service.
Interior: A steering wheel like in Formula 1
About the drivers cell spans the flat roof, which also contributes to the excellent aerodynamics of the Ford GT 2015. Access to the ergonomically designed interior of the supercar allow upwardly opening doors. The two seats Ford built directly into the carbon monocoque - this saves weight and ensures an optimum connection between driver and chassis. The result is an even more solid feel. Thanks to the adjustable pedals adjustable steering wheel and also the driver find virtually any body type fast optimal seating position.
The interior impresses with modern controls, comfort and safety. The steering wheel in the style of the current Formula 1 racing car bears all the relevant control buttons and shift paddles for the 7-speed dual-clutch transmission. Thanks to the freely programmable central digital displays the driver retains all vehicle information is always in view. The display unit can be freely programmed depending on the driving situation and selected driving mode.
Photo Credit: © Ford
Monday, April 27, 2015
2016 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid Review
Toyota RAV4 Hybrid 2016: Stronger and more economical than all other
 |
| 2016 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid |
Much stronger, much less consumption and looks really good: The 2016 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid, an innovative hybrid and all-wheel drive. Thus, the Japanese were not content and missed the compact SUV in the context of a facelift, a new, sleeker design line that now makes much more ago. It goes without saying that the Toyota RAV4 will upgrade even with the assistance systems.
Design: This is the right way
Aggressive and stylish at the same time, the front section of the Toyota RAV4. The upper grille shape chrome trim, which blend into the sharp and flat-drawn full-LED headlamps with integrated LED daytime running lights. Meanwhile, the lower grille has been significantly increased. The embedded in the outer region fog lamps emphasize to the width of the compact SUV.
The newly designed side skirts give now a more dynamic impression. Meanwhile, gives the Toyota RAV4 with the new rear bumper, the rear lights concise yet a powerful impression. A front and rear underride guard set as well as the sleek roof spoiler additional accents.
Drive: The Power of Three Hearts
The new Toyota RAV4 Hybrid comes with front- and all-wheel drive. The drive system is like the Lexus 300h NX from a 2.5-liter four-cylinder gasoline engine and an electric motor at the front axle. In the E-Four-wheel drive variant of the Toyota RAV4 Hybrid gets an additional electric motor on the rear axle is used, which drives the rear wheels when needed.
The E-Four-wheel drive system varies the drive torque for the rear axle depending on driving condition and road conditions. Thus, the driving power of the rear axle is for example the powerful sprint from a standstill and when spurt on slippery surfaces available and thus delivers true four-wheel functionality on the street, but no off-road ability. Since the rear wheel drive only becomes active when it is actually needed, saving the E-Four system electrical energy and fuel.
Exact performance and fuel economy are not yet at Toyota. However, the hybrid version of the RAV4 to be the strongest sprint ability and the lowest fuel consumption. In the Lexus 300h NX combustion engine delivers 114 kW / 155 hp and a torque of 210 Nm from 4200 to 4400 rev / min. In addition to the front axle, an electric motor with 105 kW / 143 hp. The total system power is 145 kW / 197 hp.
It is assumed that the Toyota RAV4 Hybrid slightly less power than the Lexus 300h NX, but will also undercut the average fuel consumption of the Lexus 300h NX with the E-Four-wheel drive. The hybrid Lexus comes out ideally with only 5.1 to 5.3 liters of gasoline per 100 kilometers. The Toyota RAV4 Hybrid is expected to be less than five liters.
What is considered safe for the Toyota RAV4 Hybrid: The RAV4 Hybrid has a towing capacity of 1,650kg and also, thanks to trailer stability control simple and secure towing trailers.
Interior and assistants: This is the new technology on board
Noticeably evaluated at the Toyota RAV4 perceived quality of the interior with new instruments with color TFT displays and soft touch materials. A complete overview of the vehicles immediate surroundings offer to the new 360-degree monitor that detects obstacles in the blind spots of conventional door mirrors and parking sensors and therefore provides additional safety when maneuvering in tight spaces.
Entry into the compact SUV hold new assistance systems, which summarizes Toyota, the term "Toyota Safety Sense". In addition to the lane change warning, Highbeam Assist, Traffic Sign Assist and Pre-Collision System, the RAV4 Hybrid receives an adaptive cruise control system that automatically maintains a safe distance from the vehicle ahead.
The Pre-Collision System operates 10 km / h to the maximum speed and initiates an impending rear-end collision automatic emergency braking one. The vehicle speed value decreases by 40 km / h in order to avoid a collision entirely or at least to reduce the consequences of accidents significantly. The system detects pedestrians and, in a threat of collision at speeds between 10 and 80 km / h, the vehicle speed by about 30 km / h decrease.
Photo Credit: © Toyota
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)