Car reviews

Mazda Kazamai concept

admin — Wed, 01 Oct 2008 14:50:49 +0000

Kazamai: this Japanese word means ’swirling crosswinds’. Mazda’s all new concept Kazamai is a compact sporty crossover. This car was unveiled in the Moscow Auto show 2008. Mazda Kazamai is the part of Mazda’s long term vision: ’sustainable zoom-zoom’. This aims to provide high performance with environmental safety.

Mazda Kazamai’s exterior design is inspired from crosswinds in nature. The aerodynamic design is very attractive. The sleek style with large wheels gives a different look. This car is slightly larger than Mazda 3. This car is made with lighweight and eco friendly materials.

2009 Lotus Evora: Project Eagle revealed

admin — Wed, 01 Oct 2008 14:02:00 +0000

In the British motor show, Lotus unveiled its all new coupe: Lotus Evora, which was known as Project Eagle. After iconic Elise, this is the only mid engined 2+2 available in market. Lotus Evora is more advanced than the famous Lotus Elise. This car comes with the exotic style and look of a sportscar and high performance of the powerful V6 engine.

The Lotus Evora is powered by 3.5 litre V6 DOHC dual VVT-i engine which gives a power of 275 bhp. This engine is made by Toyota. This have a manual six-speed gearbox. The top speed is 256km/h. This takes 5 seconds to accelerate from 0 to 100kmph. Fuel consumption is very good :7.8-litres per 100km. The innovative light-weight chasis technology gives increased all round preformance. The Aluminium forged suspension wishbones reduses the mass.

Lotus Evora’s high performance breaking system consists of Lotus AP Racing 4 pot callipers, 350mm brake rotors on front and 332 mm on back. The Lotus Traction Control system with Bosch’s ABS system increases the safety.

Lotus Evora will give higher speed than Elise and better steability than the Exige.

2010 Kia Soul

admin — Sat, 20 Sep 2008 07:13:23 +0000

Kia Soul: A new softroader concept from Kia. This crossover SUV will be available in the market in 2009 or in 2010. This is a 5 door compact SUV with front wheel drive. 2010 Kia Soul is similar to the 2006 concept. It is having small difference in the design. This concept vehicle was designed in southern California. This vehicle mainly focuses on US market.

2010 Kia Soul will be available with 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine. The same engine is used in Kia spectra. Kia Soul is available in 5 speed manual and 4 speed automatic transmission models.

Prices: When comes in the market the price will be around $16,500-$18,500.

Dimensions:

Length: 4100mm, Height: 1610mm, Width: 1790mm.

Peugeot Cabriolet 308cc

admin — Sat, 20 Sep 2008 06:41:12 +0000

Peugeot Cabriolet: the latest car from Peugeot. Peugeot’s first coupé cabriolet was 206cc. Now comes the 308cc.

Details about the latest coupe - Cabriolet 308cc has been revealed by the company. This will replace Peugeot 307cc. Peugeot Cabriolet 308cc comes with sporty design in its interiors and exteriors which gives an unique signature. It have an outstanding aggressive design. The rear diffuser and the sporty seats makes this cruising machine a bit different. The front seats with integral head restraints having an in built air vents which diffuses warm air around the neck in cooler days is truly luxurious.

Peugeot Cabriolet 308cc is available with 2 different engines: 2.0-liter, 140-hp diesel engine and 1.6-liter, 150-hp petrol engine. It have a 6-speed manual transmission.

Aston Martin One 77

admin — Wed, 17 Sep 2008 19:05:29 +0000

Aston Martin One 77, the stunning dream machine from the Famous British company. Aston Martin One 77 is blended with advanced technology and have an amazing design.

Aston Martin One 77 is powered by 7.0-liter V12 engine. This delivers extreme performance. This car comes with Chassis made of carbon fiber and Handcrafted Aluminium body. The top speed is 200mph. It takes 3.5 seconds to accelerate from 0 to 100kmph. This car will be released in this year.The cost will be about £1.2 million.

Audi Q5

admin — Wed, 17 Sep 2008 18:01:56 +0000

Audi Q5 is an SUV from Audi. Q5 shares its platform with A4 and A5. A4 and Q5 have have same wheelbase and similar chassis design. This SUV have a sedan feel and impressive dynamics. Since it follows the path of Q7, the styling appears familiar, but the Q5 is significantly smaller and unlike the seven- seater Q7, it seats five. But this is not only the difference. While the Q7 is big and burly, the Q5 has better balanced proportions and looks more sporty and agile.

Inside, the sumptuous high seating gives a very good all around view and back seat occupants get a split folding bench seat that moves forward or backward and the backrest also reclines. It has lot of rear leg room and heaps of head room and much of the facia is A4 derived.

The Q5 is initially being offered with a 2.0 liter petrol TFSI and a 3.0 liter , V6 diesel TDI. 2.0 TDI distributes its power through a 6 speed manual and for the other 2 more torque engines, Audi has developed a new 7 speed DSG sequential-shift automatic and this is the first application of the twin clutcher gearbox with a longitudinally mounted engine.

Dimensions:

Length: 4629mm

Width: 1880mm

Width: 1653mm

Wheelbase: 2807mm

Rolls Royce Phantom

admin — Wed, 17 Sep 2008 14:18:46 +0000

This is the royal form of luxury. Rolls Royce Phantom undeniable presence, the huge cabin and the long rectangular bonnet making it an imposing vehicle. This expensive vehicle is well equipped with all modern facilities.
The hand made body of Phantom is built with perfect precision. This car have an absolutely classic styling. It is luxurious in every angle. The back door opens to the back side, which is opposite from conventional cars. The coach style doors are called suicide doors. The door can be closed by pushing a button. The inside is coated with high quality leather. Inside the roof pillar there is a small mirror. The Phantom is built on 260 hours while the conventional cars take 24 hours to build. Phantoms are now being built at BMW’s state of the art factory.

The V12 engine gives mobility to this palace.The light weight body is built with Aluminium. This luxury giant have 5.8 meters length.The V12 engine gives mobility to this palace. This is 6749cc petrol engine. This is having a power of 453 bhp and torque of 719 Nm/3500rpm. Even though it has a powerful engine the car is quiet at inside and also out side. BMW’s iDrive is “Control Center” in Phantom. The transmission is 6 speed automatic.
The excellent suspension gives silky smooth and extra ordinary riding. The frequent accelerations and deceleration will no disturb the passengers. Moving at high speed will feel like standing still. The steering is very smooth and it is speed sensitive. The classic style gear liver is very smooth. It is electronic. The driving is so smooth. But this is not a driver’s car.

Fuel consumption: 11.3l per 100 km in highways.
Dimensions:
Length: 5609mm Width: 1987mm Height: 1581 mm Wheelbase: 3320mm
Price is about $ 447700

New Ford Ka

admin — Wed, 17 Sep 2008 13:37:25 +0000

Ford Ka- the fun and funky small car from Ford. It is Ford’s Europe’s only small car. The new model Ford Ka is coming with new different looks. This new model of this dynamic baby will be released in October, in Paris motor show.

The ford Ka is introduced in 1996. It is a popular small car in Europe.1.4 million vehicles. Have been produced in 12 years. Now it is taking a new futuristic look and styling. It is slightly bigger than the old model. The new model is a perfect small car with youthful and cheeky spirit. It is having compact size, futuristic styling and funny personality. It is having all qualities of a small car. The stylish and lively interior is more fresh.

Ka will be available in petrol and diesel models. 75Bhp 1.4 liter , 69bhp 1.2 , 100bhp 1.4-litre models are available. Price will be around £7,500.

Porsche cayenne

admin — Wed, 17 Sep 2008 12:36:23 +0000

The Porsche Cayenne is one of the most dynamic and best handling and performing SUVs in the world. This 5 seater SUV was started production in 2002. It is now got slightly good looks, newer and ever better engines and changes have also been made to the drive train and chases. It corners unbelievably flat and fast and is packed with advanced electronics and serious offroading capabilities. It has height adjustable air suspensions and is as comfortable on the road as it is on the racetrack and in the bush.

The base model have 3.6 liter V6 engine which gives a power of 290HP. The other models have 4.8 liter V8 engine. Turbo have Cayenne 500 hp power. The S and GTS models have 385HP and 405 HP power respectively. The turbo model have a fuel efficiency of 12/14 mpg. This SUV is available in 6 speed manual and automatic transmission models.

Price: Cayenne Base: $43,400

Cayenne S: $57,900

Cayenne GTS:$69,300

Cayenne Turbo:$93,700

Lamborghini Murcielago

admin — Wed, 17 Sep 2008 12:04:22 +0000

Murcielago is the most powerful car produced by Lamborghini. This car comes with awesome look and performance. Murcielago is expensive also. But this price is not very high for this extreme machine with high performance and the fabulous V12 engine.

The Murcielago the 2 door, 2-seater luxury sports car was came in 2001. later 2-door, 2-passenger luxury sports car roadster ware introduced. 2008 model Lamborghini Murcielago LP 640 is powered with 6.5 liter V12 engine. This gives a power of 632 horsepower and torque of 487 pound-feet. Murcielago is available with 6 speed manual or automatic transmission. This car is all wheel drive. The top speed of Lamborghini Murcielago is 211mph. It can accelerate upto 100kmph in 3.4 seconds. The manuel transmission model have a fuel economy of 8 mpg at city and 13 mpg at highway.

This high performance car comes with many safety features. Traction control system and ABS with 6 piston calipers are equipped. The chasis is responsive and timeable; the optional paddle shift tranny alloaws the engine to be properly exploited.

The seating is very comfortable. The interior is also beautiful as the exterior.

Dimensions: L: 4610mm, W: 2058mm, H: 1135mm. Weight:1665kg.

Price:

LP640 Coupe: $345,400

LP640 Roadster: $378,200