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The 2012 Kia Soul is a compact crossover that looks threatening to many, but not attractive or powerful, its charming design conquers men and women.

The second South Korean carmakers specialists familiar models arrive again offering its famous model Soul, which has repeatedly shown its commercial product with techno-dance music and a hamster, it sounds weird. While the commercial is pretty nice it enough to buy it? To make a decision to purchase a new vehicle, it takes much more than just a business, so we analyze the Kia Soul 2012.

The eyes were positioned in the Kia Soul its premiere in 2009, when he paid off the design achieved in California, USA and manufacturing made in Korea. According to the fuel management has, the Kia Soul 2012 is segmented like a small station wagon, but should say essentially is a compact crossover that seats five passengers.

Kia Soul is sold standard with a 1.6-liter direct injection (4 cylinders), but you can optionally choose a 2.0-liter engine that generates 164 horsepower and 148 pounds of torque. Up to this point there are several clear conclusions, the first is that it is a powerful car, let alone fast nor attractive, however recognize is often charming. In the 2012 edition of the Soul engine earns 22 horsepower and is able to save about 10% fuel. Those who so wish may include in the order the Start & Stop system, which is rare in this segment, but promises to save enough fuel.

The Kia Soul! 2012 (where "" is a Premium package for the model), involves the expenditure of $ 2,500 extra for accessories such as navigation, heated leather seats and power button.

Rivals Kia Soul 2012

Some of the opponents of the Soul 2012 are found in the Scion xB, Chevrolet Sonic and Nissan Juke, but also in the Kia Sportage, who as a much more complete, draw some prominence to the Korean compact.

Certainly buying a Soul 2012 is planned for all who seek a Jeep but have not enough money to get one of them, as well as for those wishing to have an adventurer looking car, but have no interest in experimenting with them off-road.

The appearance of the Kia Soul 2012 is wider and sporty than before, so find LED rear lights, front projector bulbs and alloy wheels 18 "in package" ". The design of the front of the vehicle makes it seem more friendly than aggressive, but either way you emphasize for being one of the makers from choosing this model versus a similar Scion xB.

Having implemented the Premium Package at Soul 2012 we find a pretty decent use of materials, but still can not avoid the experience of using plastic in several parts. The leather seats help to have a good experience with the car, it would guarantee a sufficient degree of comfort for long journeys.
With respect to the interior space, the second row of seats folds giving a good level of storage (up to 53.4 cubic feet) when the seat is in position the load level is 19.3 cubic feet.

In the cabin we found some interesting things, which draws attention to the design of the center console where we find all, but the highlight is the browser screen of 4.5 inches, where there are buttons for the climate control and speakers 5 ½ inches.

The price of a Kia Soul 2012 is $ 19.600, the price of a Kia Soul! 2012 is $ 22.850 and includes Premium Package ($ 2,500) and destination fees ($ 750).

In United States, the Ford F150 is still the measure of all things when it comes to the issue of pickup. For at least 180 countries of the world, Ford Ranger in the offer. The most powerful version of the 2013 Ford Ranger Wildtrak with the 3.2-liter TDCi, a five-cylinder diesel that delivers 147 kW (200 hp) and, moreover, is best equipped.

2012 Ford Ranger Wildtrak

The Type
It is a true SUV. The Ranger will be a soft flushed pickup that only satisfied customers lifestyle. Whether it comes to towing capacity, payload, wading or off-property. The Ranger surpasses the performance of some of its major competitors in some cases significantly. For example, should the new pickup in some versions of Ford pull up to 3,350-pound trailer. The Ford Ranger with the classic rear-wheel drive impresses with a maximum payload of 1206 kg after all! Even when fully loaded, the 4x4 versions crossing rivers with a depth of up to 80 inches (800 mm) with ease. And thanks to a ground clearance of up to 232 mm is also not a real problem difficult terrain

The fact that all the positive properties of off-road comfort was not neglected is reflected in many areas. The sound insulation was equally important as a review of the suspension on the front axle. The rear leaf springs were retained, but that does not show any negative effects in practical use.

With 23 storage and storage compartments inside the double cab is lifted from the Ranger also from its competitors. These range from a low shelf in the center console with a volume of 8.5 liters. In combination with the air conditioning system where they can be kept refrigerated up to six cans. The glove compartment is large enough for laptops with 15-inch monitor and the door shelves provide space for 1.5 liter bottles. There are also a number of smaller shelves for mobile phones and other small items. Below the rear seats are installed hidden compartments arranged to leave valuable items in which to place hidden from view.

Wildtrak including flagship six-speed automatic is fitted as standard including a 2-zone automatic climate control, cruise control and navigation system with 5-inch multifunction screen. The same applies to the Navi in ​​the included CD audio system with radio which is equipped with numerous interfaces for Bluetooth, USB and iPod connections via voice control, and includes a rearview camera display in rearview mirror.

The driving characteristics
Setback is 5.30 m long, the Ranger. Violently, but absolutely no problem. For the Ranger is easy to handle. Because among other things, helps the power steering, which works from lock to lock steering wheel turns with 3.5 and thus the most direct counts in this segment.

The dynamics in conjunction with the optional six-speed automatic transmission and the powerful torque of 470 Nm quite impressive. On the back seat thanks to the comfortable compared to the predecessors growing foot space travel possible on longer journeys.

In addition to standard equipment: ABS, ESP, hill-start assist and seven airbags can boast of the latest generation Ford Ranger with 5 stars in Euro NCAP crash test e. So far, the New Ranger is the only pickup that could meet the stringent requirements of this test method.


Specifications: 3.2 TDCi Ford Ranger Wildtrak

Engine: 5 cylinder diesel
Transmission: Six-speed automatic
Displacement: 3198 cc
Power in kW / hp at rpm xy / 147 kW (200 hp) / 3,000
Max torque: 470 Nm at 2,750 rpm
Length / width / height in mm 5.351/1.850/1.821
Wheelbase: 3,220 mm in
Curb weight: 2191 kg
Perm. Total weight: 3.200 kg
Load volume: 1.18 cubic meters
Tires: 265/60 R 18
Wheels: 8 x 18 "light alloy
Speeding: not known
Maximum speed: 175 km / h
Fuel tank capacity: 80 liters
Combined transport fuel consumption: 10.4 liters per 100 km.

He has clearly prevailed on Volkswagen up! and Ford Focus.

It is the Opel Ampera, the winner of "Car of the Year 2012", the most important and prestigious international recognition accorded to production cars. The car with so-called extended-range electric power of Opel - has already received more than 7 thousand orders in Europe - has prevailed with an advantage over Volkswagen up! and Ford Focus.


The seven finalists were Edition 2012 Volkswagen up!, Toyota Yaris, the Citroen DS5, the Ford Focus, the Range Rover Evoque, Fiat Panda and Opel Ampera / Chevy Volt. 59 judges participated in the vote, that international journalists specialized in the automotive world, coming from 23 European countries.

The verdict of the jury of international journalists have thus chosen as early as last year, an ecological model that is powered by electricity. To win the title of "Car of the Year" in 2011 was in fact the electric Nissan Leaf.

2012 Car of the Year Standings

1. Opel Ampera / Chevy Volt : 330 votes
2. Volkswagen up! :  281 votes
3. Ford Focus : 256 votes
4. Range Rover Evoque : 186 votes
5. Fiat Panda 156 : votes
6. Citroen DS5 : 144 votes
7. Toyota Yaris : 122 votes

The feeling of sitting on a flying carpet, is one of the dominant brand of the British luxury car manufacturer. A Rolls Royce is just a stately vehicle owners should enjoy the best in the rear. But wait. For about two years, the 2012 Rolls-Royce Ghost is on the market. Clearly designed as a car for self drive. And yes, this Rolls Royce is an incredibly moving first and second active wonderfully agile car from the factory in Goodwood.

2012 rolls royce ghost

Encounter with the extraordinary

Even for a motoring journalists, who may go in more than 100 new products in the automotive world, the encounter with a Rolls Royce, an extraordinary experience. In the south of Munich, we took the Ghost with the standard wheelbase on a cloudy day, unfortunately. Powerful effect of the ghost, but not nearly as big as a phantom standing next to. Strictly speaking, the Ghost, however, shows light-footed and almost delicately if that can be at a length of nearly 5.40 in general terms Sun

The oversized hood and distinctive grill painted matte. A set of as many ways to his Rolls Royce individually. It may be true from what is reported by the company: each Rolls Royce, which leaves the factory in Goodwood, is actually unique.

Fantastic feeling when the feet touch the enter after the Ghost of the lambswool carpet. It feels almost compelled to enter only the soft and cuddly barefoot base of deep-pile wool. Nevertheless, the enjoyment of the related with the finest leather furniture. Whether in the back or the front seats that emphasized easily give lateral support structures and the deep feeling of being immersed in the luxurious landscape of the Ghost.


Performance more than adequate

12 cylinder find room under the hood, which seems longer than the width of the prairie. Based naturally on an engine of the owner of the factory in Goodwood. The Bavarian Motor Works, also known as the BMW Group. 6.6-liter, twin turbo and naturally developed exclusively for the needs of a Rolls Royce stand, as a power source.

After pressing the start button you should listen closely because there is not much to hear from the engine compartment. Softly babbling with the 12-cylinder 570 hp, the huge torque of 780 Nm, which is at 1,500 revolutions per minute, the Ghost accelerates like a sports car. Takes 4.9 seconds of the sprint from a standstill to 100 km / h For a vehicle with an unladen weight exceeding 2.4 tonnes almost phenomenal. Electronically limited, as is usual for the BMW Group, is the Rolls h at 250 km / The average consumption will be 13.6 liters, a figure which we reached without any problems at our relaxing drive through the foothills of the Alps.

The eight-speed automatic transmission from ZF Friedrichshafen in support of high sovereignty of the ease of sensory acceleration phases. Without any effort of this machine which transfers power to the drive shaft and guarantees the sensual lose oneself on a flying carpet. The air suspension packed in cotton wool all the road bumps and enhances the oriental-inspired driving experience to further nuances. Quietly cruising, or even sometimes hard to press the tube. The Ghost dominated the entire keyboard. The sensitivity of the air suspension goes so far that it even compensates the change of position of a person sitting in the back seat. But the damper settings are calculated every 2.5 milliseconds new, is responsible for a variety of sensors.


Luxurious Pampering

Individuality has always been very important to Rolls Royce. This applies to the selection of exterior paint as well as the colors of the leather and the various wood veneers. The possibilities of his very own Rolls Royce will be configured at will to the extent that they would fill their own books. It is therefore in this report allows driving to present only a small essence of it.

For example, the lounge seat against two individual seats can be replaced. Perforated leather for cooling air to pass though to be in these seats as well as custom massage function. More pampering is illuminated by the cool box with built-in champagne glasses fashionable. Space for glasses and related culinary offer obscenities into the back of the front seats, built picnic tables. Of course, with the finest leather and wood veneer, matching the interior.

The acoustic benefit flows over a 10-channel amplifier with 600 watts of power to 16 speakers including two subwoofers mounted in the car floor. Who says that in a classic Rolls-Royce just heard. Throbbing bass lines are also in vogue.

Conclusion

Such experiences usually end automobile faster than is really wanted. With a Rolls Royce Ghost, in the truest sense of the word to float through the countryside, is deeply impressive, and leaves an indelible mark. Traces of which still need to make room for the multitude of other vehicles that are inevitably follow. It was a fun escape from everyday life, as has Alan Sheppard, Interior Designer, Rolls Royce, so well expressed about driving a Rolls Royce Ghost.


Specifications: 2012 Rolls Royce Ghost

Engine: 12 cylinder gasoline engine
Transmission: Eight-speed automatic
Displacement: 6592 cc
Power in kW / hp at rpm xy / 420 kW (570 hp) / 5250
Max torque: 780 Nm at 1,500 rpm
Length / width / height in mm 5.399/1.948/1.550
Wheelbase: 3,295 mm in
Curb weight: 2.360 kg
Perm. Total weight: 2.940 kg
Luggage capacity: 490 liters
Tires: 255/50 R 19
Wheels: 8.5 x 19 "light alloy
Acceleration: 4.9 seconds
Maximum speed: 250 km / h
Fuel tank capacity: 82.5 liters
Combined transport fuel consumption: 13.6 liters per 100 km

Mount the EcoBoost version 1.6, peppered the city car Ford.



How can you call the more thrust from the Fiesta? ST, of course, the name that has always distinguished between the more peppery version of Ford city car. But for drive it, or just admire it, have to wait until next year.

Mount the four-cylinder Ecoboost 1.6-liter, 180 horsepower and will have a racing look, with spoilers and appendices that they wish to track. The structure will be lowered by 1.5 cm. Performance: 225 km / h top speed, 7 seconds to cover the 0-100. Ford will also carry a variant of true racing.

Despite the appearance and body auto body high off the ground, the Urban Crossover presented by Peugeot at the Beijing Auto Show is not an SUV but a so-called cross-car, "crossover" in fact.


Achieved by using the base of 208, and taking part in some stylistic elements, the concept has a length of just over four meters and a width of 1740 mm, and anticipates an almost definite that it will be the "crossover" compact of the French House .

In March, Toyota at the Geneva Motor Show, the new Yaris Hybrid. As previously reported, the small saving champion of Austria is most affordable full-hybrid model. Now the Japanese more details about the newcomer, who rolled back in the summer to the local dealers have betrayed him.


Full-hybrid drive
Highlight of the Yaris Hybrid is naturally its drive train. Here, in contrast to the familiar Toyota Auris and Prius hybrid on a 1.5-liter four-cylinder gasoline engine with 74 hp and a max. Torque of 111 Nm, which is a 45 kW (61 hp) and 169 Nm electric motor-providing a helping hand attacks. The system performance is exactly 100 hp. Thanks to full-hybrid technology, the 3.90 meters to 1.5 kilometers long and Japanese all-electric driving. This works at speeds of up to 50 km / h.



When braking energy is recovered, which flows into the batteries. When the gasoline engine stops automatically creates a break. The power transmission is a CVT gearbox shows responsibility. Thus, the Toyota yaris Hybrid is a remarkable fuel consumption of 3.5 liters per 100 km, which corresponds to CO2 emissions of 79 grams per kilometer. If the consumption turn out to be practical, would at the same time would be a small revolution and an appropriate means to lose the fear of the aktullen fuel prices.

Equipment
When equipped Toyota has not saved. Highlights include seven airbags (including knee airbags for the driver), 2-zone automatic climate control, LED daytime running lights as well as follow-me-home light function.

Design
Visually, the ToyotaYaris hybrid does something even more dynamic than the standard model. Especially the new front end stands out with its large air inlet in the eye. Narrower headlamps give it a sportier look. Behind it is clear glass lamp with modern LED technology. The modifications, however, are targeted. They provide for better aerodynamics. The drag coefficient of 0.286 is certainly the class.

Maruti Suzuki has big ambitions to dominate the Indian car market this year. To realize this, they immediately handed the newest products.


Reported by Carscoop, Thursday, April 19, 2012, the car market in India in 2011 and posted sales of 700,000 units and gain market share by 40 percent worldwide.

Opportunity was exploited fully by Maruti Suzuki Swift to alter the original only in the hatchback segment to Suzuki Dezire a sedan version. Coupled with Multi Porpose launch Vehicle (MPV) newest, Ertiga.

As is known, Suzuki Ertiga will be launched in Indonesia, on Sunday, April 22, 2012. This car is designed directly in Japan and manufactured locally in India.

Ertiga compact dimensions 4265 mm in length, and height of 1685 mm to 2740 mm wheelbase. Thus, longer Ertiga 415 mm, height 155 mm and a wheelbase 330 mm longer than the Swift. While the width of two cars each, which is 1695 mm.

This car has a passenger capacity of seven 1.4-liter petrol engine, powered 94 hp at 6,000 rpm and peak torque of 130 Nm at 4,000 rpm. Fuel consumption is claimed Ertiga 16.1 km / liter.

In India, the diesel variant will also come with a 1.4-liter turbo engine diesel-powered 89 hp at 4,000 rpm and torque of 200 Nm at 1750 rpm with fuel consumption of 20.8 km / liter.

Ahead of the Geneva Motor Show 2012 (18th March) Toyota and Lexus have announced two hybrid world premieres, which were first unveiled at the show directly. For Toyota, these were the innovative FT-Bh Concept in the noble daughter of the "new" generation RX450h. It is actually in the hybrid SUV, but "only" an extensive facelift.

2012 Lexus RX450h

Design
The exterior of the refresher especially on the newly designed front end. This reminds of the new GS is now stronger and can significantly affect the dynamic SUV. Especially well done it seems the chrome border, with the upper and lower part of the grill can be combined into one unit. If the equipment line "F Sport" a honeycomb grill provides even more aggressive. The lateral line has remained unchanged and also at the rear of the differences are marginal. Lexus fans will notice the new rear lights and the bumper modified.

Inside, its really too luxurious. Even the base model included much of what will be bought to the competition must be expensive. The materials and the processing was filed again. In addition, the service will now succeed more intuitive.

Engine and fuel consumption
The drive still comes a trio of engines, which consists of a combustion engine and two electric motors are used. The 3.5-liter V6 makes 249 hp and a torque of 317 Nm. Front also sits an electric motor with 123 hp and 335 Nm at the rear axle is another electric motor with 50 hp and 129 Nm installed. The maximum system output is 299 hp. Accordingly, from the fall athletic performance. Thus, the 2012 Lexus RX450h accelerates in 7.8 seconds to 100 km At 200 km / h, the load is braked electronically. Short distances can be driven purely electrically. During braking, the energy is converted into electricity and fed back into the batteries.

Most impressive, however, the average consumption of the wheel drive vehicle. This is in the normal cycle of just 6.3 liters per 100 km (145g CO2/km).

One thousand Nissan LEAF in just six months.

2012 Nissan Leaf

In just six months, Nissan has taken 1,000 new LEAF in Norway on the road. In the peak month of February captured the pure batterielektrisch powered C-segment vehicle accounted for two percent of total new car market in the Scandinavian country. This result shows the positive effects of government incentives for electric vehicles and charging a well-developed infrastructure.

In February, the LEAF advanced beyond the second most successful Nissan Qashqai behind in Norway, in the hit list of all new vehicles, he won the amazing ninth. Norway is the European country with the largest incentives for purchasers of electric vehicle: Neither VAT (25 percent) or new car tax will be levied; to enjoy LEAF owner free parking, exemption from toll fees and access to Bussspuren in the city of Oslo. In the Norwegian capital, already 3500 public charging stations are installed, many of them for free use.

The owner of the 1,000 th Nissan LEAF, Nils Haugerud, were on 25 April at 12:30 clock by Norways environment minister Bard Vegar Solhjell the keys to his new car presents. The ceremony in front of the Ministry of Environment also lived Birger N. Haug at - one of nine LEAF dealers in Norway, which alone has sold 550 of the 1,000 vehicles sold so far. He is one of the highest-volume dealers world-LEAF.
 

New York, Saint Tropez - In 45 years, in the year 1967, founded by Hans Werner Aufrecht and Erhard Melcher companies house tuner AMG already developed by the independent performance brand of Mercedes. To celebrate, the Affalterbach with the SL 65 AMG "45 Anniversary" launched a limited edition of 45 copies model to be launched, however, is not scheduled until September.



Roadsters with exclusive features
This is a twelve cylinder roadster with exclusive features. The said AMG boss Ola Källenius at the presentation at the auto show in New York recently, perfectly embodies the "Driving Performance" slogan of the brand. The designers have developed a unique paint with satin finish on the aluminum body creates, specifically used applications in high-gloss chrome, as the new grille with the blade-like fins on the hood of the AMG-specific LED daytime running lights, or at the side fins on the fenders and the hood. The exterior carbon package, according to AMG exclusively reserved for the anniversary model.




Doubly charged petrol engine
Its twice-fired turbo gasoline engine draws its power from six liters of displacement. The 463/630 kW / hp twelve-cylinder braces massive 1000 Nm of torque from early 2300 and then a broad band up to 4300 trips to the crankshaft. In just four seconds of the sprint from a standstill to 100 km is achieved. The electronic controls on at 250 miles an hour, even if this power is much more possible. Mercedes gives the Mixverbrauch in conjunction with the special seven-speed sport automatic transmission, at least in the data sheet with approximately eleven and a half liters at best, compared to its predecessor around 17 percent less, calculates Källenius.

Series ceramic brake systemThe sport exhaust system provides for appropriate sound. The superbly finished, looking very valent SL 65 AMG comes with 255/285er-Reifen therefore 19/20-Zöllern. The standard ceramic composite brake system is designed for maximum performance. Inside, its up to the special graphics seats upholstered with a diamond pattern to sporty elegant. Standard on board are about Nackenföhn, active parking assist, including Parktronic, high-end sound system, driver assistance package with distance control, active lane keeping and Totwinkelhilfe, the new windscreen wiper system, panoramic vario-roof and roll bar and is electrically aufstellende windbreak. As an extra, the AMG Performance Media-called system with telemetry function is available.