27th October 2011 Cat: Subaru with
The 1st pictures and information on the Japanese domestic market [JDM] 2012 Subaru Impreza have emerged online on account of a couple of brochure shots that had been leaked ahead of the official presentation on November 30.
As the majority of you probably expected, the JDM model is really a carbon copy on the North American version from the new Impreza, which works for sale in the us next month. In Japan, the hatchback model will carry the experience designation as the sedan will likely be called G4.
However, along with Subaru’s new 2.0-liter boxer engine, which in JDM-spec delivers 150HP and 196Nm, the domestic market Impreza also are offered with a smaller displacement 1.6-liter unit producing 115HP and 148Nm. Both powerplants will be provided by 2WD and 4WD layouts.
12th October 2011 Cat: Honda with
Two-passenger coupe features a hostile exterior, driver-focused cockpit and three-mode drive system
Brand new for 2011 if this was named the “Most-Efficient Two Seater” because of the EPA1, the 2012 CR-Z debuts today with one available feature change – a new black seat fabric becomes a choice on cars with all the Crystal Black Pearl exterior color, replacing the standard silver mesh sport seats. The 2012 CR-Z starts at $ 19,545, along with a destination and handling2 control of $ 770.
The CR-Z is available in two models – the well-equipped CR-Z as well as the feature-rich CR-Z EX. A six-speed stick shift is standard equipment as well as a Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) is available. Standard features for the CR-Z include Vehicle Stability Assist, an AM/FM/CD/USB audio system with six speakers, automatic heating and cooling, power windows and door locks, remote entry, cruise control, and more. Read the rest of this entry »
27th July 2011 Cat: Lexus with
As being the present generation Lexus IS nears the finish of their lifespan, Toyota’s luxury brand may be busy expanding its F Sport offerings for that IS line. The 2011 Lexus IS 250 F Sport we recently had in for testing was pre-loaded with the latest in F Sport gear which is an evolution of the IS 250 F Sport equipped model we drove in 2008. Without taking F Sport much, Lexus has developed a daily driver through an added dose of sport for those trying to find a departure from your BMW 328i’s of the world.
The brand new $2440 F Sport package is sporty without becoming so pricey that owners wonder why they did not simply spring with an IS 350. Retuned springs and shocks plus summer tires wrapped throughout the unique 18-inch wheels makes car greater than a trim package with F Sport badges. Special sport seats with microfiber inserts certainly are a welcome improvement within the regular IS 250, also. While F Sport package doesn’t extend to the engine, which uses exactly the same 204-horsepower 2.5-liter V-6 since the base car, it certainly looks faster because of the F Sport’s body kit, front grille inserts, and rear lip spoiler.
The IS 250′s engine is smooth rolling around in its power delivery but the car doesn’t feel as quick since its 0-60 mph duration of 7.1 seconds indicate. Obviously, that is certainly simply because you usually don’t hear the tiny V-6 until you’re near to full-throttle. This might be the IS 250 F Sport’s biggest failing. Drivers who glance at the same can still ask Lexus dealers for the $1600 Performance Exhaust System.
