2014 Honda Civic Tourer

At the IAA, the new 2014 Honda Civic Tourer makes its world premiere, now Honda has released the first photos and information.

The first two generations of the Honda Civic was available as a practical wagon, then Honda has waived the compact space ships.

Only now Honda fans will again enjoy a Civic station wagon. The Civic Tourer will be unveiled at the IAA, and at first photos you can see that he has not changed much from the study to the series.

The sporty design has been maintained, and the Civic Tourer has been very dynamic at first glance. He not only has a beautiful appearance, but also has a very spacious interior.

The boot capacity is 624 liters and can be expanded by folding the rear seats up to 1,668 liters. The CIVC Tourer also has the "Magic Seats", which allow plenty of seating configurations and thus maximum flexibility.

At the start of the Civic Tourer 1.6 i-DTEC diesel engine with manual gearbox, or with the 1.8 i-VTEC petrol engine will be available. The gasoline engine is available with both manual transmission, as well as automatic transmission.

First comes the Civic Tourer 2014 also an adaptive damper system is used, which is to provide high stability and comfort even when fully loaded. The driver can also choose between the modes Comfort, Normal and dynamic, and thus adapt its Honda Civic Tourer to taste different.

2014 BMW M4 Coupe Concept

On the Concours d'Elegance at Pebble Beach BMW has presented the 2014 BMW M4 Coupe Concept.

The BMW M4 Coupe Concept is a view of the top model in its new series. Especially for the model while the color "Aurum Dust" was developed, which is the sleek coupe very well.

As with the usual M vehicles, including the M4 Coupe Concept shows an even more dynamic design that gives the coupe from every angle an even sportier touch, without disturbing the elegant lines.

In order to achieve a good power to weight ratio, the M4 Coupe concept has over many parts of carbon fiber reinforced plastic (CFRP). The rear of the sporty coupe looks very muscular and then shows the full force of the M4 coupe.

Although the model shown at Pebble Beach is still a concept car dubbed as the production version will hardly show discrepancies and 2014 roll to the dealers.

2013 Hyundai Genesis Coupe

The 2013 Hyundai Genesis Coupe has gone on to start in early summer with a new look and improved technology. Can be seen that the new model year, mainly due to the redesigned front end, which now appears in the Hyundai design language "Fluidic Sculpture" and does the racy yet sleek coupe. But the rear end and interior were slightly revised and presented to a very high and modern.

Hyundai Genesis 2013 3.8-liter V6 with automatic transmission selected. The 347-hp coupe is then almost completely equipped and offers. Also on board are, among other things, ABS, ESP, six airbags, cruise control, xenon headlamps, LED daytime running lights, LED tail lights, Leather interior, Seat heating for driver and front passenger, automatic climate control, a rear parking aid, 19 "alloy wheels, an on-board computer, an audio system, a keyless entry and start system and power windows.

The redesigned interior is from a very luxurious side and perfectly finished. Not quite the high-quality design, it fits, but that it is not a navigation system nor a 2-zone climate control. Except for these two features but is all on board with what one would expect from such a stylish coupe. The comfortable leather seats offer plenty of grip, and the landscape design of the fittings are well suited to dynamic outfit the vehicle.

Also, the space of the 2 +2- seater can be seen, at least for the passengers of the first row. In the rear, there is something close to type of construction, and also the trunk volume of 284 liters is more designed for small trips.

Besides a beautiful ambience is one of a sports coupe but also the performance, and in this point, Hyundai has a lot to offer something new. The performance of the 3.8 liter V6 was from 303 hp to 347 hp (255 kW) increased, so now even better performances are made possible.

The engine carries out his work here with full dedication and underscored his commitment also like acoustic highlights. Who sits blindfolded in the Genesis Coupe and experienced the engine sound at full throttle, would rather tap a super sports car from Italy, Korea as a coupe, as the acoustically impressive 6-cylinder goes to work.

But not only adjusts the sound, the performance figures are accordingly. In just 5.9 seconds to sprint from 0 to 100 km / h top speed is 260 km / h The power delivery is also very good, the engine offers even at low engine speeds much force, even if the maximum torque of 400 Nm is available only at 5,300 rev / min.

Here you really have to be careful that the enormous power is put on the road. Who fully equal increases on the gas, will see spinning wheels and a rear prancing, which is captured by the technical brownies again quickly. When wet, then caution is ever offered here should be the force that acts on the rear wheels never underestimate.

Very good fits to the sporty character of the new 8-speed automatic transmission, which has replaced the 6-speed automatic transmission of the predecessor. The gears are changed buttery soft and very quickly, if you like, can also via shift paddles on the steering wheel sort the gears manually.

Even the chassis and suspension are completely adapted to the sporty attributes. Here you can tell nothing more of the U.S. genes that lie dormant in the Genesis Coupe. The car is very good on the road, and despite a length of 463 cm, the coupe is very nimble to move. The low seating position and a very direct steering also provide an ideal contact with the road.

But much force is of course also very thirsty, and so you should still take into account the odd liters more fuel consumption. The promised by the factory 10 liters per 100 kilometers are suppose to create only if you never want to experience the enjoyment of the engine sounds. In our test, the Genesis Coupe is content with 11.2 liters, which is not much, but considering the great performance is still bearable.

With the Genesis Coupe, Hyundai has in any case a coupe of old school in a new outfit and new technology in the program. The combination of a powerful engine and rear wheel drive is not often found today and therefore like all the more. Even if the target group is very small, so the race-bred coupe offers a good mix of sporty performance, good facilities and elegant surroundings.

The design of the Hyundai Genesis coupe looks even more dynamic by the facelift, and the fun does not come off. Thus, the Genesis coupe like almost all along the line and stands out well from the broad mass of the vehicles.

2014 BMW i3

BMW unveiled the new 2014 BMW i3 in New York, Beijing and London, which is able to be on the market from autumn 2013.

2014 BMW i3

The BMW i3 has now unveiled the production version of his first BMW i model, which will connect the emission-free mobility with the typical BMW driving pleasure. The futuristic look of the i3 study could completely save it in the series and differs only in minor changes of the concept vehicle.

It is surprising also that the counter-opening doors were included in the series. By eliminating the B-pillar, access to the rear is much easier.

The i3 offers a passenger compartment made from carbon fiber reinforced plastic (CFRP), which, together with many other lightweight components for the electric cars that weighs only 1195 kg on the scale.

Powered the first electric vehicle from BMW i by a 170 hp (125 kW) electric motor that has a maximum torque of 250 Nm and power transfer to the rear wheels via a single-stage gearbox.

The power applies to the electric motor of lithium-ion storage cells, which are integrated into the subfloor. This has the i3 has a very low center of gravity, which he will also shine with a perfect road holding.

The i3 is 399.9 inches long, of course, also provide for the well-known BMW driving pleasure and have in addition to the optimal driving characteristics also compelling performance.

Via fast charging stations can be charged 80% of the battery in just 30 minutes. The i3 can also be charged via any standard wall outlet, BMW also offers the BMW i wallbox at home on.

At the request of the BMW i3 can also be equipped with a specially developed for the i-Series BMW ConnectedDrive navigation system which allows the electric operation through optimized routing and also displays all charging options.

The interior of the i3 is designed as futuristic as the exterior. Both the instrument unit as well as the 6.5 or 8.8-inch Control Display of the iDrive system are designed as free standing displays.

Start of the new BMW i3 priced at 35,700 €, already included in the price are the iDrive control system, Professional radio, air conditioning, auxiliary air conditioning, a telephone speakerphone and a rear parking aid.

Optionally, there is among other things the Range Extender, the BMW ConnectedDrive services, LED lights, an electric glass roof, automatic climate control, comfort access and driver assistance systems such as the Driving Assistant Plus, the park or Assistant, Speed ​​Limit Info.

2013 Hyundai Veloster Turbo Review

The Hyundai Veloster Turbo has now also a sportier coupe version of its innovative on the market.

Sports coupe at Hyundai have a long tradition. With the Veloster, the Koreans have now a very slick coupe on offer, which will delight you with an innovative door system. While on the driver's side door only, there are two doors on the passenger side to allow access to the rear seats is facilitated.

The familiar Fluidic Sculpture design of the Hyundai Veloster is very good. The turbo has also not yet received a new body kit, which makes him more dynamic and beefy. Especially the rear with the integrated diffuser and the centrally positioned sports exhaust tailpipes fits very well with the sporty orientation of the Veloster Turbo.

The technicians have not trimmed the turbocharged engine to maximum power yield but at maximum torque, which should significantly increase the driving fun. Compared to the normal GDI turbo performance when 33% to 186 hp (137 kW) has been increased. The maximum torque has been increased by as much as 59% to 265 Nm, while they are willing 1500-4500 r / min.

So you have at hand a very broad power band a lot of power, and even below 1500 rpm is already powerful from the post. To savor the full power, one must naturally drift towards the red area and fully unscrew all the gears the tachometer.

Then sprints in 8.4 seconds from 0 to 100 km / h and reaches a top speed of 214 km / h The engine does its work well as a quiet, only at full speed one perceives a sonorous roar that accompanies the performance of the turbo musical.

Impressive is that the Veloster Turbo features especially at intermediate sprint across a lot of power, which can also be very lazy way switching. The manual 6-speed transmission is in fact entirely designed for thrift, and so / is called for h, the highest gear even at just over 60 km. It then rises sharply on the gas, it still comes forward very neat.

Only when overtaking, where not so much space is available, you should turn down two gears to really savor the full force can. Chassis and suspension offer a good compromise between ride comfort and sporty hardness. Compared to the normal of the Veloster Turbo is indeed running a little tighter, but still offers plenty of travel comfort.

Ever the Veloster Turbo also works extremely well for comfortable cruising and Thither proven itself to be absolutely suitable for everyday use where you do not always have the feeling that it would be able to contain his power only with great difficulty. You need the full power, but it is ready immediately.

Whoever moves the Hyundai Veloster Turbo as a sports coupe, will have to say goodbye to the average consumption of 6.9 liters specified by the factory. In our testing, we came to smooth 8.0 liter, with so much fun just going for a car in order.

In addition to the sportiness of the Veloster Turbo, but also a lot of luxury and comfort. The comfortable interior not only offers plenty of room for driver and front passenger, for a car of this class provides the Veloster in the rear too much space. With 320 liter capacity and the trunk volume is large enough to even stand up to 1,015 liters of cargo space by folding down the rear seats are available.

The sporty designed interior also has many practical shelves, just like the other Hyundai models. Positive mention you have the large compartment in the lower section of the center console, where the AUX and USB ports as well as two car charging stations are housed here. Also, the material quality and processing can be seen, particularly successful is the dash cover in carbon design, which is very high quality and a very sporty touch sprayed.

The equipment itself can be described as completely over. As standard, the Veloster Turbo with ABS, ESP, six airbags, automatic climate control, leather seats with Turbo logo, Seat heating for driver and front passenger, 18 "alloy wheels, a premium audio system with a center speaker and subwoofer, a navigation system with 7" color monitor, light sensor , tire pressure control, leather steering wheel and leather gear knob, Smart Key, the Supervision fittings, electric windows, cruise control and much more.

The Veloster Turbo thus remains an affordable coupe with a top equipment and a lot of fun. With the turbo version of the Veloster has now finally so much fun, as you would expect.

2014 Ford Fiesta ST Review

2014 Ford Fiesta ST offers the fastest small car in its history.

Since March 2013, the sportiest version of the Fiesta, the Ford Fiesta ST, available. The 182-horsepower compact cars is 20% become stronger compared to its predecessor, but it also 20% more economical way.

Fiesta ST with visual enhancements such as body styling kit in the ST design, the 17 "alloy wheels and rear spoiler in the ST design also have air conditioning, the distinctive LED daytime running lights, an audio system with radio / CD combination including Ford SYNC and Emergency Assist and electric windows, sports suspension and sports seats.

The ST package 1 (includes heated Recaro sports front seats with leather-cloth upholstery, automatic air conditioning and the Sony audio system), cruise control, the Sony navigation system, a heated windscreen, a rain sensor, the Ford Key Free System, the ST styling package and metallic paint it.

As sporty, the Fiesta ST is from the outside, so it's sporty interior further. Equal to a fall while boarding the highly contoured sports seats with red / black upholstery and the illuminated door sill with "ST" logo. Also, the gear stick comes up with red lettering, and the grippy leather steering wheel also indicates the sportiest Fiesta version.

The seats offer fantastic grip, even with maximum cornering speed. They are also very comfortable, and you can also overcome long distances so hassle free. As the sport seats are a little wider than the normal seats, the access is to the rear for something close to but you have to live with a coupe anyway.

The boot capacity is sized properly with 290-974 liters and also allows more than just a little weekend getaway.

Who decides for a sports cannon such as the Fiesta ST, will but without this is not exactly see the Place offer as top priority, but rather the fun of driving, the is intended offer such a car.

Under the rakish hood of the proven 1,6 liter EcoBoost-turbo engine with an output of 182 PS is is home (134 kW), of the tidy breathes life the small car. Its maximum torque of 240 Nm delivers the motor 1600-5000 U / Min, whereby stands in an enormous performance available over a very wide speed band.

The enormous force one notices equal to on the first meters, after one has awakens the engine by start button to life and he joyfully logs in with a sonorous hum about word. On dry, straight distance of the Fiesta brings the enormous for a small car force also very good onto the street and sprints in 6.9 seconds from 0 to 100 km / h The top speed is at 220 km / h

For a perfect road location thereby ensures the new sports suspension on the ST. First time in the Fiesta-model series comes when ST the improved driving dynamics-regulation ETVC (enhanced Torque Vectoring Control) for use. You improves the steering behavior of the front Trieblers and acts if rigorous efforts cornering of an understeer, contrary, by the system when required under binds a loss of adhesion of the inner front wheel through active braking intervention.

Nevertheless you can feel upon vigorous accelerating out curves, what forces act on the wheels, and of the Fiesta has trouble, to bring the force then onto the road. But he remains thereby absolutely good-natured in every situation and is also very fast back on course.

The very direct steering additionally facilitates each steering correction and mediates a good contact to the street, even at flotte-art cornering. Impressive is with this is that of the Fiesta ST from really every gear, no matter where the tachometer is straight, an enormous power unfolding offers.

The manual 6-speed-gearbox is so aligned, that one can penetrate when required in the Second in high double-digit regions, but also in the 6th Transition already at 70 km / h still agile acceleration maneuvers can be graduated. This combination makes it also possible that you could can slide quite comfortably thither with the Fiesta. The noise insulation is just as good as with the other models, merely at full acceleration then pampers the motor with a very beautiful sound, of the enhances driving pleasure equal to once again.

The little dwarf force can therefore come up with the driving pleasure of a sports car, but still remains very economical. However Whoever reaches the 5.9 liters, the are specified from the factory as consumption per 100 kilometers,, of the should to seriously ask, whether it had to really be a ST, because then he has no meters savored the fun, which the trolley offers. We have come in the-section to 7.7 liters, have thereby but really maxed the driving fun in the framework of the allowed possibilities and missed no way to hear the sonorous motor sound when intermediate sprint.

The Fiesta ST unites two souls in itself: the of practical small car that can be easily whisked through the city, and those of the sports car, which reacts with a perfect landing gear right at the corner exit to the next corner. The comfortable sport seats and spacious for a car of this class trunk round the positive overall picture as well as from the very affordable entry price, with the fun factor is equal again increased.

2014 Jaguar C-X75 Hybrid

The development of the new Jaguar supercar goes into the final round, and the first prototypes draw their test rounds.

In 2010, Jaguar has for the first time presents a study of the Jaguar C-X75 hybrid, now take the first prototype on the test track. The design of this prototype is already fit the final version, only minor adjustments could be made.

The C-X75 hybrid looks like a slightly larger F-Type and viewed from any angle looks very dynamic. But even more impressive than the design should be the driving performance of this super sports car.

Jaguar has a Formula 1-inspired 1.6-liter Turbo "Supercharged" engine and two electric motors developed for hybrid sports car, which will together provide an output of 850 hp.

The 1.6 liter 4-cylinder is with a power of 502 hp, the most powerful 4-cylinder engine in the world and comes to an incredible 313 hp output per liter of.

The power of three engines enough super sports car in under 6 seconds from 0 to 100 mph (equivalent to 160 km / h) to carry. With a top speed of over 320 km / h, sporting Jaguar also has been part of the fastest cars in its class.

It should be very minimal due to the frequent use of the electric motors, the average consumption is up to 60 kilometers purely electrical means. On average only 89 grams CO2/Kilometer so should be expelled.

To the production version is the dealer, but it will take some time, the launch is scheduled for no earlier than 2014.