Arsip Untuk January 2013

Saturday, January 19, 2013

2014 Subaru Forester - Price starts at $21,995

It's officially folks, that Subaru has announced the 2014 Forester. The price of Subaru Forester in dealership based on MSRP is $US21,995 (not include $895 destination fees). The 2014 Forester is more expensive around $700 compare to 2013 model.

The Forester was represented at Automotive Show in Los Angeles last year. The car is equipped with a bigger engine (2.5 liter). The new engine can produce an output power of 170 hp, the new Forester is available for 6-manual-transmission, CVT or automatic.

All-New Forester was booked acceleration report of 0-100 km/h in only 6,4 second. Meanwhile, the old Forester booked 7,2 second. The new injector with Turbo is claimed to reduce fuel consumption. The Subaru claimed, fuel consumption is 8,5 liter/100 km.

The All New Forester is equipped with there different driving mode, I (Intelligent), S (Sport), and also Sport Sharp. For extreme tracks, diver can switch to X-Mode.

Friday, January 18, 2013

2014 Nissan Versa Note with Around View Monitor

To dominate a rivalry of the entry level, Nissan North America introduces Nissan Versa Note 2014. The selling of Nissan Versa Note will begin in summer 2013.

The new Versa Note is not only fresher and dominant among competitors. The new Versa Note is more aerodynamic and can reduce fuel consumption. The front mirror was built more slope, the front doors with dramatic lines, the Versa Note reach wind resistance coefficient of 0,298.

Nissan was built the Versa Note with HR16DE 1,6 liter, 4-cylinder with Twin Continuously Variable Timing Control (CVTV) on intake and exhaust port. The power and torsion output is 109 hp on 6000 rpm and 107 Nm on 4400 rpm.

The engine is adapted newest technology such multy-injector-fuel. With its smaller nozzle is 57 % more efficient than the single-injector.

You may choose between manual-5-speed or CVT. The ABS, EBD and Brake Assist, Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC), Traction Control System (TCS), Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS), and Easy-FIll Tire Alert are the standard feature.

In this segment, the Versa Note 2014 is the first car to adopt Around View Monitor. With the system, driver can known 360 degrees situation outside the cabin.

For North America, Nissan Versa Note will be producing at Aguascalientes, Mexico. The price of Nissan Versa Note 2014 is started from US$13,990.

Ford Atlas Concept: The Future of Pick Up Truck

Ford Atlas concept is an example of design, ability, efficiency and smart technologies that will be adapted by future Pickups. The theme interior of Ford Atlas Concept is about style, comfort, utility and smoothness.

Ford Atlas equip with EcoBoost petrol engine with Auto Start-Stop technology. This turbo engine will 20% more efficient and 15% lower CO2 emission rather than bigger engine.

The cool thing is Ford Atlas equip with active aerodynamic elements like Active Grille, Shutters and Active Wheel Shutters. With above combination of feature/technology, Ford Atlas is one kilo/liter efficient on gas.

The Active Grille Shutters is allocated on Ford Focus. The automatic air adjustments behind grille will be open if the engine needs extra cooling like in a traffic jam, car moves slowly or on a heat temperature. The adjustments will close automatically when the car needs aerodynamic boost when on a Toll road.

Meanwhile, Active Wheel Shutters is on the wheel. The Shutters are automatically be hidden behind the wheel when the car stop or moves slowly. When moves quickly, shutters will close automatically.

Acura MDX 2014 Prototype at NAIAS 2013

The body of Acura MDX 2014 is adapted "Aero Sculpture" style. Where the design is more aerodynamic than its old type. The roofline is 1,5 inch lower, An expensive and modern expression is reflected by Acura Jewel LEDs.

The MDX 2014 will offered in two version, AWD or FWD. The 7-seater luxury SUV is equipped with V6 3,5 L SOHC engine and Variable Cylinder Management (VMC). It is reportedly, the new engine is more efficient and high torsion.

The chassis is more lighter and rigid than the old model. The cabin is more silent because it revision on chassis. The suspension is more comfortable, Acura claimed.

Acura install some feature technology on MDX 2014 such Forward Collison Warning (FCW) and Lane Departure Warning (LDW). With such feature and safety technology, Acura is aim 5-star from NHTSA in car crash test.