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The fourth edition of the Honda CR-V remains true: it is again a mix of SUV, van and station wagon - a perfect crossover. The rear compartment is now little more spacious. The trunk compartment has grown by 56 liters compared to its predecessor. The flexibility of the cargo compartment is solved in a particularly clever way. Honda speaks of a “one-action-seat-arrange”. In fact, one only needs to pull a strap in passenger cabin or
The Kia Optima should repair the image of Koreans cheap cars. With sharp features and elegant side line to the big Kia Optima – on the market from April 2012 – should bury the competitors, especially the French and Japanese cars. The Kia Optima even confidently aiming for VW Passat buyers-wannabe. Besides the sleek appearance
Even in his third generation is the Fiat Panda unmistakable: square, practical, good. What new is, or at least different than it once, is the two-cylinder turbo. The fashionable bodywork has never been a strong point of Fiat Panda – and yet his style was distinctive and attractive. He dressed practically, affordable and robust. In
The new Mercedes SLK 55 AMG still using normal aspirated 5.5 liters engine, but the engine can shut down four of eight cylinders. When the tin roof of the Mercedes SLK 55 AMG closes and the driver chooses the eco modus “C”, the cylinders two, three, five and eight – and gradually within 30 milliseconds shut
In its fourth generation, the Nissan Micra has become easier and visually unobtrusive. The 2012 Micra now has a three-cylinder engine with a supercharger under the hood. The exterior changed completely from the predecessor. Inside, the Nissan Micra still thrilled by the efficient use of space and a solid finish. The cockpit is exemplary in terms
Kia Soul shares the technical basis with the Kia Venga, but the style is clearly different. Now with the 1.6-liter four-cylinder 140 hp with gasoline direct injection. For the 2012 model Kia Soul has slightly revised front and rear. From now on counter-steering assistance, active brake lights and hill-start assist are standard. In addition, the 1.6-liter
The new Toyota Yaris is now even more comprehensive care for its passengers: Reversing camera as standard, Internet-capable, more comfortable, more agile and more spacious. Incidentally, there is no further assistance other than ESP systems in the Toyota Yaris. The 1.4-liter common-rail mini behaves accordingly. It delivers 205 Nm from 1,800 rpm. It took around 6 liter diesel to reach 100 km. The interior was drastically
The cute days of the VW New Beetle are history - the New one now called only Beetle and is changing its essence: From the crawling animal with vase of flowers to a fancy sport coupe. Now simply no conceptual comparison with the beloved good ol’ VW Beetle, no matter how you look at it. The legacy of the cult car air-cooled VW Beetle is not there anymore, the second generation “modern” Beetle inherit nothing but the name. It is based on
7th generation Porsche 911, longer, lower, wider, faster, more fuel efficient, and slightly lighter than the predecessor. Nearly 50 percent of the new body shell made of aluminum, including doors, hoods, fenders and roof. Net earnings of this great turning point: 100 kg. Steel is limited mainly to the piece that forms the rear quarter-panels and door frames. Despite being bigger, the 991 weighs less than the 997 due to
The new Mercedes B 200 CDI has changed from Van into dynamic compact car. Compared to its predecessor, the new one is 9 inch longer and 2 inch flatter. The new model crouches lower on the road, provides easier boarding, while maintaining a clear overview of the vehicle’s contours. The upright sitting position in combination with lowering
