2011 Audi Q5 Hybrid at the Los Angeles Auto Show 2010

Audi will be presenting 2011 Audi Q5 Hybrid at the Los Angeles Auto Show 2010, the end of November.

Audi Q5 hybrid has not changed on the exterior and interior design. Audi has not provided information on what the engine that will be used in Q5 Hybrid. Rumored going to use the 2.0 liter TFSI engine, that capable of producing 211 hp power.

The engine is similar to those used by the VW Golf GTI. If the gasoline engine combined with electric motors, power can be increased up to 245 hp, makes performance more aggressive.-newcarproduct.com

2011 Ford Ranger Unveiled

As the car makes its world debut at the Australian International Motor Show in Sydney, Ford released details of the all-new Ranger for 2011. With its new dynamic style, powertrain and equipments, the 2011 Ranger wants to set new standards in this segment. And for that, it gets a Dagenham-built 2.2-litre Ford Duratorq TDCi I4 diesel engine with peak torque of 375Nm and power output of 110kW (150PS).

The other choice is an efficient new 3.2-litre, Ford Duratorq TDCi I5 diesel engine with a powerful 470Nm of torque and power rated at 147kW (200PS).

The all-new Ranger four-wheel drive models are equipped with a well-proven electronically controlled transfer case that allows drivers to shift from 4×2 to 4×4 anytime via an electronic switch conveniently located on the console. If extra torque or additional downhill braking is needed, low range gearing can also be enabled.

The new Ranger is also carefully engineered to take on rough terrains, with ground clearance of up to 232mm and driveline components that have been strategically mounted above the frame rail. Despite an increased 3,220mm wheelbase and wider track 1,560mm for the 4×4 model, and 1,590mm (front and rear) for the 4×2 model – the all-new Ranger’s turning circle makes it easily manoeuvrable in parking and on narrow city streets.

The suspension too is set up for hard tasks, yet providing smooth, firm but comfortable ride, with a rear leaf suspension design that has been carefully tuned for a variety of road conditions while still delivering outstanding payload capacity. This also gives Ranger a firmly planted ride for high-speed driving on dirt roads with reduced sway and less vehicle “skate” on corrugated or rough surfaces.

The Ranger will have as standard Ford’s Electronic Stability Program (ESP) system that includes four-wheel traction control, yaw control and roll-over mitigation.

That’s enough technicality, real pickup users want to know what’s the payload! The cargo box of the new Double Cab is more than 100mm wider than before – 1,549mm long by 511mm high and with a maximum cargo width of 1,560mm. Volume is an impressive 1.21 cubic metres.

Width between the wheel arches is 1,139mm on all models and special provisions are provided in the cargo box to place struts of lumber in pockets that are located above the wheel arch. This allows plywood or sheet rock to be stacked flat. Width at the rear tailgate opening, at the top of the box, is 1,330mm.

As for the safety, all-new Ford Ranger offers new passive safety technologies, including the availability of side curtain airbags on all cab styles for the first time. Other new Ranger technologies include Rear Park Assist and new Rearview Camera system.-motorward.com

Mercedes-Benz R-Class at 2010 AIMS

Mercedes-Benz has decided to exhibit the latest Mercedes-Benz R-Class at the 2010 AIMS in Sydney. The new model is in Australia for the first time and is now available.

The R-Class  MPV/SUV features some aspects of an off-road vehicle whilst providing seating for up to seven people in a low-ride sedan-like platform. The new R-Class features completely new styling and panels, such as a new bonnet, front guards, radiator grille, head lights and bumper bars. There’s also LED daytime running lights.

The new shape is more aerodynamic-looking which is more pointy and arrow-like at the front and continues over towards the new rear end. At the back there’s a neat rear diffuser and redesigned LED tail lights.

Other standard equipment for the Mercedes-Benz R 300 CDI includes:

• 4MATIC permanent all-wheel drive
• 20-inch 5-twin-spoke alloy wheels
• Automatically dimming interior and driver’s side exterior mirrors
• Bi-Xenon headlamps (darkened) with LED daytime driving lights
• Blue-tinted thermal insulation glass all round
• Burr Walnut wood trim elements
• Chrome-look beltline trim strips, rub strip with chrome insert and chrome-look undergaurd at the front
• COMAND APS including Reversing Camera
• Dark tinted glass for rear windows back from B-pillar
• EASY-PACK tailgate
• Electrically folding exterior mirrors
• Electric rear vent windows for 3rd row

Mercedes-Benz R 300 is priced from $92,200, exclude on-road costs and additional charges.-caradvice.com.au

The most reveal spyshots of 2011-2012 Kia Rio sedan

The most reveal spyshots of 2011-2012 Kia Rio sedan

Back in early september autoten post a spyshots Kia Rio sedan replacement (codename UB)spies the car with  heavy camouflage which is covering the most important styling details of the new car.
This time we got most reveal spyshots from China’s website.

The car will fallow new kia’s design direction.the overall design got much influrance from D segment- the kia Optima (the Rio is b-car).the front is featuring a tiger’s face and all the line look like sclae down version of kia Optima. Inside may be the weakest point of the car.esspecialy the center stack is too simple’s design.

The engine will include  1.4L and 1.6 L petrol. the1.4L CVVT engine is 78.7kW (107 hp),torque is 135NM. the 1.6L CVVT engineis 90.4kW (123 hp) torque is 155Nm.both engine Match 5-speed manual and 4-speed automatic transmission.

2012 Mazda BT-50: official details, photos and specs

Besides the 2012 Ford Ranger, the 2010 Australian International Motor Show which takes place in Sydney also saw the introduction of the 2012 Mazda BT-50. The new vehicle which was developed as an "Active lifestyle vehicle”, and promises to show Mazda’s direction in the utility segment. According to Mazda, the new vehicle is more comfortable comparing it to the current BT-50 model, it has refined and expressive styling, it has a high quality interior and offers a smoother ride.The design of the car is completed by the five-point grille, as well as by the new headlights and the chrome crossbar which forms a large pentagon. The headlights have a bold boomerang shape, more elaborate details and a functional beauty. The rear design is completed by the horizontally stretched taillights, reaching around the corners and across the tailgate.

As Ryo Yanagisawa, chief designer of the all-new BT-50, explains: "Mazda's brand message is Zoom-Zoom, which refers to the emotion of motion first experienced as a child. With the all-new Mazda BT-50, we aimed to express this emotion through the design, and we drew a lot of inspiration from various "movements" in the world around us. For example, we had a photograph of a lion. He looked like a magnificent predator with his muscles all bunching up as though he was about to pounce on his prey. His sinews were stretched taut ready to strike, and his mane framed a sharp, masculine countenance that seemed to say, 'I am the proud king of the beasts!' In profile, that lion appeared to be both intelligent and powerful. I really wanted the design of the truck to project that kind of image. This kind of inspiration was the basis of the emotional design that we worked so hard to achieve with the all-new BT-50."-4wheelsnews.com