2014 Kia Sportage Wonder Woman

Kia and DC Entertainment presented in New York now tailored to Wonder Woman Sportage model.

Already in October 2012, Kia launched Kia Optima Batman design, now Kia and DC Entertainment have presented a Kia Sportage version that would be suitable for Wonder Woman.

2014 Kia Sportage Wonder Woman is one of the main characters of DC Comics and Entertainment in the "Justice League" together with Batman, Superman, Green Lantern, The Flash, Aquaman and Cyborg go to protect the world from evil.

Even if Wonder Woman has super powers, they would be comfortable in their spare time traveling with a car. Kia has now been presented with the Sportage in the Wonder Woman look the perfect vehicle.

The combination of a striking red paint, a spoiler kit and the stars of the U.S. - flag on the side makes the special Sportage probably not just for Sportage Wonder Woman. But most striking feature is the radiator grille with the initials of Wonder Woman.

Of course, the interior was lined entirely to the taste of Wonder Woman and tailored with lots of red leather. A modern navigation directs the power to the woman next use. We are looking forward to see what superhero Kia devoted the next vehicle.

2014 Subaru XV Crosstrek Hybrid

In New York, the first hybrid 2014 Subaru XV Crosstrek Hybrid celebrated its world premiere.

First time, with the Subaru XV Crosstrek Hybrid now also a hybrid model. The supplied tailored primarily to the U.S. market drive concept to make the compact four-wheel drive even more efficient.

But the combination of 2.0-liter Boxer petrol engine and electric motor should also enable a more dynamic driving. The petrol engine has an output of 148 hp (109 kW) and is complemented by the 14 hp (10 kW) electric motor.

Up to a speed of 40 km / h, all-electric can also be traveling a short distance. The Subaru XV Crosstrek Hybrid comes standard with a CVT automatic, which provides for a linear power delivery without course interruption, at full acceleration but remains at a high level of speed and so happy the passengers with an annoying drone.

In North America, the Subaru hybrid will be available from autumn 2013, if he comes to Europe, is not yet known.

2014 New Jeep Cherokee

Jeep has presented in New York, the new generation of Cherokee, which will usher in a new era in the mid-size SUV.

The Jeep Cherokee returns with the 2014 model year back to the offer of U.S. off-road brand. With the all-new mid-size SUV Jeep would also immediately set new standards and offers plenty of latest technology for the off-roaders.

Visually, the 2014 Jeep Cherokee is very futuristic and so should also signal the dawn of a new era for the brand. Narrow headlights and a large grille featuring the front end.

For the new Jeep Cherokee and innovative three-wheel drive systems are available. The "Jeep ACTIVeDRIVE I" four-wheel drive with single-stage transfer case is the basic equipment for the sports models, Latitude and Limited.

The next level represents the "Active Drive II Jeep" all-wheel drive, which has a two-stage transfer case and an off-road ratio.

Who wants to cope with rougher terrain, the new Jeep Cherokee Trailhawk can grab that has the "Jeep Drive Active Lock" all-wheel drive with two-speed transfer gearbox, rear-range gearbox and limited slip differential as standard on board.

Even the look of the model differs by an even more common ground interpretation of the other Cherokee models. So it has specific front and rear aprons, which can handle larger slope angle and a body lying higher by 2.5 cm.

Another highlight of the new Cherokee also features the Jeep Selec-Terrain traction management, which provides up to five modes. The driver can choose between Auto, Snow, Sports, sand / mud and rocks, the last mode is only the Cherokee Trailhawk available.

For the first time there will be for the Jeep Cherokee and a new 9-speed automatic, which should provide for a special efficiency. The U.S. market at the start are a new Tigershark 2.4 petrol engine with 184 hp (137 kW) available, which is to consume only 7.6 liters of gasoline per 100 kilometers on average.

Upon request, a new 3.2-liter Pentastar V6 gasoline engine with an output of 271 hp (199 kW) available, which is recommended as an ideal engine for customers who need a higher towing capacity.

Present themselves as modern, the body and the art so modern, the interior is designed without sacrificing high functionality. A 7 "color display instruments, the driver is informed about the key driving values ​​on request there is also a 8.4-inch touchscreen multimedia center in the center console.
In addition to navigation, climate control and the audio system can be controlled. In addition to the superior comfort features of the Cherokee also offers a comprehensive safety package.

Standard features include ABS, ESP and 10 airbags on board, on request, but there are also a variety of assistance systems, such as the new "Park Sense" to Park Auto, a rearview camera with guide lines "Rear Cross Path Detection", an adaptive cruise control , a collision warning or lane departure.

In North America, the new Jeep Cherokee will start in the third quarter of 2013, Europe will probably come only in 2014.

2014 Audi A3 Sedan

New York celebrates the new 2014 Audi A3 sedan world premiere, launch is in autumn 2013.

New Audi A3 Sedan 2014

Audi is expanding the A3 model series for the first time also a sedan version. Globally, the segment of compact sedans, the largest, even if this body style to be found in our rare.

Therefore, the Audi A3 sedan now celebrated its premiere in New York, where vehicles of this segment are very popular, as was already the VW Jetta shows.

The design of the A3 sedan fits the current Audi design language perfectly, especially the rear end looks very crisp and very dynamic. Despite the sporty rear conclusion offers the A3 sedan still 425 liters of storage space in the trunk.

The overall length of the vehicle is 446 cm, the wheelbase measures 264 cm. So ought passengers find a decent space. The interior is on the design of her identical to the other A3 models, and there are the same options as with all body shapes. Sun are among others an adaptive cruise control, the Lane Assist that. Audi connect infotainment system including 7 "monitor and 3D map display as well as leather seats available

To start, there will be the A3 sedan with three different 4-cylinder engines. The gasoline engines are the 1.4 TFSI with 140 hp (103 kW) and variable cylinder deactivation and the 1.8 TFSI with 180 hp (132 kW) available. The 1.4 TFSI has a fuel consumption of 4.7 liters also very economical (the CO2 emissions are at 109 grams), but sprints in 8.4 seconds from a standing start to 100 km / h and up to 213 km / h.

Other engines will come later, including the top version, the S3 sedan, which was also shown in New York. The 2.0 TFSI in the S3 sedan has. An output of 300 hp (221 kW) and a maximum torque of 380 Nm In just 4.9 seconds the fleet sedan sprints combined with the 7-speed s-tronic from 0 to 100 km / h and up to 250 km / h fast.

Fuel consumption is an average of 6.9 liters of still at a very low level. The power is transmitted via the quattro all-wheel drive to all four wheels.

Even the look of the S3 is again slightly different from the other models and is shown with aerodynamically designed attachments around and the typical S-aluminum wheels and grille.

Prices for the new Audi A3 sedan are not set yet, but will be published in time for the market launch in autumn 2013.

2014 New Range Rover Sport

At the Auto Show in New York celebrates the second-generation Range Rover its premiere. Called 2014 New Range Rover Sport

Just weeks ago, the new Range Rover is launched, already brings the English off-road specialist, the next highlight on the market, the Range Rover Sport.

The second generation of the sporty off-roader looks more dynamic and connects the muscular appearance of the Range Rover Evoque with the design elements. With this combination, the design of the new Range Rover looks from every angle very interesting and will certainly meet again exactly the taste of the targeted clientele.

In this case, the new Range Rover Sport offer thanks to the lightweight construction even more fun, than its predecessor it has become easier to more than 420 kilograms. The engineers have put their focus on a high driving dynamics, the new Range Rover Sport, which has not only as a sports coupe driving performance, but should be able to move well as agile.

With the 5.0-liter supercharged V8 engine, whose power is 510 hp (375 kW), the Range Rover Sport to sprint in just 5.3 seconds from a standing start to 100 km / h As further engines still a V6 diesel available in two power levels (258 and 292 kW PS/190 PS/215 kW), and the SDV8 diesel engine with 339 hp (250 kW) available.

All versions come equipped with the ZF 8HP70 8-speed automatic transmission, which on-and off-road fits excellently with the sporty all-rounder.

Because of the new Range Rover Sport will also give back to the site a perfect figure and has already familiar from the big Range Rover "Terrain Response II" system on board, which automatically recognizes the substrate and all systems are aligned accordingly.

With a length of 485 cm, the Range Rover Sport also offers plenty of interior space for passengers, at the request now is even a 5 +2 seating configuration possible. The new Range Rover combines again be perfect sporty styling with a high quality design and material selection.

Celebrates its debut in the new series, an ultra-modern, high-resolution 12.3 "display for the instruments. As second main display, an 8" touch screen with optional "Dual View" technology. As another option, there is also a color head-up display.

As an option, there are also different systems of Meridian Audio with up to 1700 watts of power and up to 23 speakers that turn the sporty Range Rover into a concert hall.

For the new Range Rover Sport, various assistance systems such as automatic parking aid, a lane departure warning, a high-beam assistant, and an adaptive cruise control with congestion assistant.

With the equipment, customers can choose between the "S", "SE", "HSE" and "Autobiography", the top two versions, there is also the "Dynamic" option, the sporty Range Rover Sport still makes.

A variety of color combinations and interior decor completes the look and can be further from the individuality of the customer a wide margin.

2013 Ford Focus ST Review

Ford Focus ST with outstanding features compared with its less powerful engines colleagues are deliberately restrained. The 18-inch model in the ST design fill out the wheelarches look good, snout and tail are a discreet spoiler and diffuser with integrated center exhaust by the roof spoiler, the only externally incident identification.

Inside, the ST design, however, is striking. A bespoke suit resembling the Recaro seats that are suitable to order according to model in two-tone exterior paint to provide excellent support when cornering at speed. The operation of all functions is a bit strange, since at least the middle console of switches almost overloaded.

Works closely tailored the passenger compartment. It may be due to the lower body, which still leaves enough headroom? Or is it the very slim fitted interior of the Focus? In any case the passengers are well embedded in a Ford Focus, suggesting a degree of greater safety.

Electrically folding exterior mirrors with environment lighting and Blind Spot Assist, the Lane Assistant including fatigue Warner and high-beam assistant, the traffic signs detection and heated windshield and washer jets. In sum, considered almost a bargain. It is used for traffic safety and can be used for relaxing travel.

Performance

Nothing against a 2-liter turbocharged gasoline engine. An engine that can be found virtually in its basic configuration for all manufacturers. We missed the five-cylinder engine from the previous-ST and the RS and the RS 500 yet. The hoarse rattle, pushing the brutal and distinctive motorsport genes had to yield many new demands.

Ford Focus in its currently fastest edition also serves Handsome vehicle for the long haul. Since no menacing sound and the onboard annoying family can relax and chat. The Ford on average stated consumption of 7.2 liters can only be achieved with a lot of restraint. In our tests, the onboard computer was usually at about 10 liters, which should be noted is that we usually go pretty fast, were prevalent cold temperatures and snow tires were mounted.

Almost perfectly accustomed are the driving characteristics of the ST. As with all the other Focus models, the chassis is designed with a mix of sportiness and comfort, so that no harm beats the disc, yet the fleet cornering is done brilliantly. When ST is the sporty tuning tighter the ticking and is supported harmoniously with the electric power steering EPAS, the three-stage ESP and electronic differential lock and the CUSC system.

The electronic power steering is calibrated so that it influences torque even more sensitive and detects as for example with simple straight ahead looks extremely smooth and sporty cornering extreme acts directly with corresponding slight resistance. Already quite sporty design is the normal level of the ESP, in contrast to the other Focus models engages much later. The repeal of the traction control, the next step can be to even slight drifts and intervenes only resume once the aid is urgently needed. Completely goes well, but should be of only experienced pilots and used most exclusively on racetracks.

Opposite effects are showing yet matched TVC and CUSC. The electronic differential lock TVC (Torque Vectoring Control) brakes in quickly approached curves the inner wheel off specifically to reduce the typical understeer tendency of a front-wheel drive. The opposite approach suggests a CUSC (Cornering understeer control). By a specific torque is added, before the ESP used, affects the yaw angle and the sensitivity is equal throughout, whether the driver is accelerating or not straight. The highlights of the ST in spheres that succeeds by other manufacturers generally only with adaptive chassis.

Specifications: Ford Focus ST

Engine: 4-cylinder petrol engines
Transmission: six-speed manual
Displacement: 2,000 cc
Power in kW / hp at xy / RPM: 184 kW (250 PS) / 5,500
Max torque: 360 Nm at 2,000 to 4,500 rpm
Length / Width / Height: 4.362/1.823/1.484 in mm
Wheelbase: 2,648 mm in
Empty weight: 1,362 kg
Perm. Total weight: 2.050 kg
Luggage capacity: 363-1148 l
Tires: 235/40 R 18
Wheels: 8.5 x 18 "Alloy
Acceleration: 6.5 seconds
Maximum speed: 248 km / h
Fuel tank capacity: 60 liters
Fuel consumption combined transport: 7.2 liters per 100 km

2013 Audi A3 Review

With the third generation of the 2013 Audi A3 is optically become even more dynamic. This should have been applied to its driving dynamics. Latest Assistance and communications systems are also optional on board. Audi has its compact therefore well equipped to the hotly contested premium segment of this vehicle class customers and clients can.

Audi A3 with 150 hp diesel engine. Standard besides ABS, ESB and six airbags are also 17 "alloy wheels, power windows, air conditioning, sports seats, a leather sports steering wheel, sports suspension, the radio" Audi ", Fog lights, trip computer and a few other goodies on board.

New A3 with a front center armrest, the MMI radio, the navigation package with a retractable 5.8 "color screen, xenon plus headlights, the light package, the multi-function sports steering wheel, heated seats, cruise control, 8-speaker, an electronic 2-zone climate control, the parking aid plus front and rear, as well as the metallic paint "monsoon gray."

Inside, the A3 is just as dynamic as the body. The designers have clearly worked on the premise that less is often more tailored and a sporty interior and factual. The round air vents and a center console that has been very slim stress in combination with the silver inlays and comfortable sports seats, the sporty ambience.

The navigation system runs automatically when it starts out from the upper part of the center console and offers a very nice presentation, although the display of 5.8 is not "one of the largest in its class. Operation MMI knob on the center console is down it's very easy , and all other functions are intuitive. With such a tidy work space allows the driver to concentrate fully on driving.

The available space for driver and passenger has failed extraordinarily generous in the rear it comes naturally to some type of construction closely. The narrow entrance, which after folding the sports seats remains to climb over the back seat, is also only for articulating people.

Generous failed then the luggage compartment, which is with 365 liter capacity and quite spacious by folding down the rear seats can be enhanced. There are also many large storage compartments in the passenger compartment and convenient cup holders.

When a car is designed as sporty as the A3 then expected also in the engine a little more. Here is the new 2.0-liter TDI with an output of 150 hp (110 kW) is a good choice. The engine offers right from the start and compelling performance coupled carries out his work very quiet and smooth. The maximum torque of 320 Nm is available from 1750 to 3000 rev / min are available, but even among them one notices anything about a turbo lag. Even at every little pressure on the gas pedal the engine delivers its power immediately and is also in the intermediate sprint from high gears out yet blessed with enough pulling power.

By pressing the "drive select" can also choose different driving modes. The driver has the choice between "comfort", "dynamic", "car", "efficiency" and "individal". Depending on which mode is selected, and steering, accelerator mapping and dynamics are changed.

Even in the "comfort" mode, the A3 is moving dynamically, the difference with the "sport" mode, although noticeable, but not huge. Who chooses the sporting set, the sprints in 8.6 seconds from 0 to 100 km / h and up to 216 km / h.

The steering fits here perfectly the dynamic appearance, and the chassis, despite its sporty yet pleasantly comfortable. The 6-speed manual transmission is also well aligned and can be switched exquisite, light and very crisp. The courses are designed to be long, so that even at highway speeds in a still very low speed range is traveling.

So the A3 creates in turn the perfect balance between driving pleasure and fuel economy tidy. Who is the most economical way mode, which is indicated on the factory 4.1 liter come pretty close. We chose during our consumption round the "auto" mode, it certainly once tasted the power of the 2.0 liter diesel engine and come up with an average fuel consumption of 5.2 liters - a top value for the offered performance and driving pleasure.

In the city the very good working start / stop system helps saving, so you are both in city traffic as well as outside with the A3 always good journey. Despite its coupe-like styling, the clarity is surprisingly good, the parking aid is nevertheless a useful extra and helps maneuver the A3 to the nearest centimeter in tight parking spaces.

The new Audi A3 can really shine with more driving pleasure with even more efficient consumption. Compared to its predecessor, he has continued to improve in terms of premium character even further. It provides a very neat processed interior, which contrasts pleasantly with its reduction to the essentials of some other model. The slim design of the interior gives the whole car a lightness that is noticeable in driving dynamics. That the A3 despite its sporty performance as sparingly remains is another plus point.