Showing posts with label 2012. Show all posts
Showing posts with label 2012. Show all posts
Saturday, March 28, 2015
2012 TOYOTA YARIS VITZ REVIEW
2012 TOYOTA YARIS | VITZ REVIEW
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In Japan, Toyota Yaris or third-generation Vitz has been marketed since December last year. While in Indonesia, leaks of PT Toyota Astra Motor (TAM), Toyota car manufacturers in Indonesia, when confirmed signal 2012. "Were still studying it, the possibility can enter the first half of next year," said Rahmat Samulo, Head of Sales Division to Kompas.com TAM, recently.
When mentioned about the price, "can not talk now," said Samulo. Although late, the launch of the Yaris "facelift" stay logged in TAM program because competitors have launched the new Honda Jazz in the second quarter of 2011.
Vitz is marketed in Japan with the design of new front and rear lights, including bumpers and body curvature. Then, its dimensions, especially for long 3750 mm on the previous model, now becomes 3.885mm. Turning radius (turn) is smaller than 3.7 meters to 4.5 meters.
This hatchback in Japan equipped with three engine choices, starting from 1,000 cc, 1,300 cc and 1,500 cc, all of whom claimed fuel economy because the system equipped with idling stop & start.
Friday, March 27, 2015
2012 Kiat Esemka
KIAT ESEMKA
Prototype car has dipinjampakaikan to the City Government (City Government) Solo to be used as the official car of the mayor. "If the prototype is expensive, but when they could be mass produced very cheaply," he said during the handover of the car Kiat Solo Esemka at City Hall.
The price is certainly cheap for a car classified as type Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV) with a capacity of 1500 cc.
Solo Mayor Joko Widodo said, as a prefix, the new car will be used as the official car of the mayor and deputy mayor first. However, he did not rule out local car will be produced in bulk. "If permission sudh complete, it could be the industry. Components made a cottage industry, dirakitnya at the factory by a vocational school children," he continued.
Car Tips Esemka a local car work SMK children in Solo in cooperation with the automobile assembly company, Motor Ways in Klaten district.
Engine: 1,500 cc DOHC multi-point injection hp@5.500 powered 105 rpm, maximum torque 145 rpm Nm@4.100.
Model: SUV
dimensions:
Length: 5.035 meters
Width: 1.65 meters
Height: 1.43 meters
Capacity: 7 passengers
Features: Power steering, central lock, power windows, dual AC cabin
Wheels: Dunlop Grandtrek AT20
Engine: 4x4 (four-wheel drive)
Acura MDX SUV 2012
Exterior
Body
Safety & Security
Comfort
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Body
- Rear spoiler
- Alloy wheels
- 18 x 8.0 in. wheels
- Steel spare wheel
- P255/55R18 104H tires
- All season tires
- Underbody mounted spare tire
- Temporary spare tire
- Variable intermittent wipers
- Privacy glass
- Rear defogger
- Intermittent rear wiper
- Power glass sunroof
- Remote sunroof operation
- Auxiliary transmission fluid cooler
- Fixed lifgate window
- Rear power liftgate door
- Cargo tie downs
- Trailer wiring
- Width: 78.5 in.
- Height: 68.2 in.
- Length: 191.6 in.
- Ground clearance: 8.2 in.
- Front track: 67.7 in.
- Rear track: 67.5 in.
- Wheel base: 108.3 in.
- Cargo capacity, all seats in place: 15.0 cu.ft.
- Maximum cargo capacity: 83.5 cu.ft.
- Maximum towing capacity: 5000 lbs.
- Curb weight: 4594 lbs.
- Angle of approach: 22.2 degrees
- Angle of departure: 23.8 degrees
Mechanical
Engine & Performance
- Base engine size: 3.7 L
- Cam type: Single overhead cam (SOHC)
- Cylinders: V6
- Valves: 24
- Valve timing: Variable
- Torque: 270 ft-lbs. @ 4500 rpm
- Horsepower: 300 hp @ 6300 rpm
- Turning circle: 37.6 ft.
- Base engine type: gas
- Drive type: all wheel drive
- Mechanical center differential
- Transmission: 6-speed shiftable automatic
- Center and rear limited slip differential
- Brake hill holder
- MacPherson strut front suspension
- Multi-link rear suspension
- Four-wheel independent suspension
- Front and rear stabilizer bar
- Fuel type: gas
- Fuel type: premium unleaded (required)
- Fuel tank capacity: 21.0 gal.
- Range in miles (cty/hwy): 336.0/441.0 mi.
- EPA mileage est. (cty/hwy): 16/21 mpg
Safety
- 4-wheel ABS
- Front, rear and third row head airbags
- Dual front side-mounted airbags
- Child seat anchors
- Remote anti-theft alarm system
- Emergency braking assist
- Ventilated front disc / solid rear disc brakes
- Rear door child safety locks
- Daytime running lights
- Engine immobilizer
- Front fog/driving lights
- Auto delay off headlamps
- Dusk sensing headlamps
- Xenon high intensity discharge headlamp
- 2 front headrests
- 2 rear headrests
- Passenger airbag occupant sensing deactivation
- Rear center 3-point belt
- Front seatbelt pretensioners
- Turn signal mirrors
- Stability control
- Traction control
- Electronic brakeforce distribution
- Front height adjustable headrests
- Rear height adjustable headrests
- Passenger head restraint whiplash protection system
- Driver head restraint whiplash protection system
- Tire pressure monitoring
Warranty
- Basic: 4 yr./ 50000 mi.
- Drivetrain: 6 yr./ 70000 mi.
- Roadside: 4 yr./ 50000 mi.
Interior
Front Seats
- Front head room: 39.2 in.
- Front hip room: 59.0 in.
- Front leg room: 41.2 in.
- Front shoulder room: 61.6 in.
- Multi-level heating passenger seat
- 8 -way power passenger seat
- 8 -way power driver seat
- Multi-level heating driver seat
- Driver seat with power adjustable lumbar support
- Height adjustable driver seat
- Height adjustable passenger seat
- Leather
- Sport front seats
- Rear hip Room: 59.1 in.
- Rear head room: 38.6 in.
- Rear leg room: 38.7 in.
- Rear shoulder room: 61.5 in.
- Split-folding rear seatback
- Reclining rear seats
- Folding with storage center armrest
- Manual folding split-bench third row seats
- Rear ventilation ducts with fan control
- Remote power door locks
- Reverse tilt dual mirrors provides curb view when vehicle in reverse
- Power mirrors
- Heated mirrors
- 2 one-touch power windows
- Remote window operation
- Cruise control
- Cargo net
- Front console with storage
- Front, rear and 3rd row cupholders
- Front and rear door pockets
- Overhead console with storage
- Retained accessory power
- Front seatback storage
- Speed-proportional power steering
- Universal remote transmitter (for garage door, security system, etc.)
- 12V front and 12V cargo area power outlet(s)
- Tilt and telescopic steering wheel
- Transmission, cruise and audio controls on steering wheel
- Rear view
Comfort
- Interior air filtration
- Three zone climate control
- Cargo area light
- Simulated wood and simulated alloy trim on center console
- Simulated wood trim on dash
- Leather, wood and simulated alloy trim on doors
- Front and rear reading lights
- Leather trim on shift knob
- Leather and simulated alloy steering wheel
- Front and rear floor mats
- Turn signal in mirrors
- Electrochromatic inside rearview mirror
- Dual illuminating vanity mirrors
- Memorized settings includes audio system
- Memorized settings includes climate control
- Memorized settings for 2 drivers
- Memorized settings includes steering wheel
- Clock
- Tachometer
- Trip computer
- External temperature display
- Low fuel level warning
- Diversity antenna
- 8 total speakers
- 253 watts stereo output
- AM/FM in-dash 6 CD player with CD MP3 Playback stereo
- XM satellite radio
- Adjustable speed sensitive volume control
- Auxiliary MP3 audio input
- 1 subwoofer(s)
- 3 Months of provided satellite radio service
- Radio data system
- Pre-wired for phone
- Bluetooth wireless data link for hands-free phone
Wednesday, March 18, 2015
2012 Renault Alpine A110 50
Plans to revive the Alpine name have gone back and forth like a tennis match for years, but Renault may finally be giving the project a green light, for a concept version at least. A few days ago, we reported that the first concept version for the Alpine line would be unveiled at the 2012 Monaco Grand Prix, and now the Renault Alpine A110-50 Concept has made its official debut.
The Renault Alpine A110-50 Concept was named as such because it pays tribute to the 50th anniversary of the Alpine A110. Its exterior design was inspired by the Renault DeZir concept unveiled at the 2010 Paris Motor Show and its technical side was borrowed from the Renault Megane Trophy, meaning we will see a V6 engine with an impressive output of 400 HP and 315 lb-ft. of torque.
The original Alpine A110 debuted in 1961 and lasted through the 1977 model year. It had a rather Porsche-like design and had a number of engines ranging from a 66-horsepower 1,108 cc engine to an impressive 140-horsepower 1,605 cc engine.
When Jean Rédélé unveiled the A110 Berlinette at the 1962 Paris Motor Show, it marked the start of an Alpine adventure for the engine from the Renault 8. The car had been developed from the Alpine A108, but was more stylish and more dynamic, with an even lower engine cover, a larger glazed area and the rear lights from the Renault 8. The new engine demanded changes to the air intakes: with the radiator mounted at the rear, cooling exits were opened in the resin bodywork behind the rear wheel arches, disguised with four chrome strips. The changes served only to heighten the elegance of the A110 Berlinette. The restrained, balanced silhouette maintained its extremely pure lines.
A car for the enthusiast
To drive a Berlinette is a life-changing experience. Above all, it was designed to win rallies, so its not surprising that it boasts a certain pedigree; not a tricky personality, but real character. You dont climb aboard an Alpine, you slide into it. But once youre behind the wheel, the connection is immediate. Agility and traction are particular strong points thanks to the mid-rear position engine, which tends to produce oversteer that is easy to control using the steering and throttle. Its sometimes a little trickier to keep going in a straight line, but lifes all about compromise... This isnt a car you simply take for a drive - it demands to be properly driven. Its weaknesses are also its strengths.
source:boldride.com,netcarshow.com
Tuesday, February 10, 2015
2012 KIA Forte Owners Manual Pdf
2012 KIA Forte Owners Manual Pdf
The base four-cylinder engine in 2012 Kia Forte has enough power as a daily driver, said reviewers. A bigger, more powerful four-cylinder engine is available, although some critics commented that it can be noisy at highway speeds. Some reviewers say the standard six-speed manual transmission Forte can be difficult to shift, while the available six-speed automatic is generally smooth, they noted. Equipped with automatic transmission, 2012 Forte gets EPA-estimated 26/36 mpg city / highway, which is about average for the class. A fuel economy package available Forte improves fuel economy to 27/37 mpg. Test driver wrote that the base Forte has vague steering, and that body looks sleek in a sharp curve makes it less fun to drive than rivals like the 2012 Mazda3 athletics. The SX trim has a sport-tuned suspension that makes Forte a more agile, they added.
Reviewers say cabin 2012 Kia Forte has an interesting layout and the interior materials are equivalent to the class. Some critics complain the engine and road noise inside the cabin. The 2012 Forte is available as a hatchback, sedan or coupe (Koup Forte). The front seats are set high and offers good visibility, test driver writing, and both sedan and hatchback offer adequate head and legroom in the rear. The rear seat coupe is supposedly tight, they added. The Forte sedan has a huge trunk compared with rivals and hatchback can also save a good amount of cargo, especially with the seats folded. 2012 Forte comes standard with Bluetooth, four-speaker CD audio system with satellite radio and a USB port. Features include power windows and door locks, steering wheel-mounted audio controls, cruise control, electric sunroof, leather upholstery, heated front seats, navigation, push-button start and automatic climate control. Auto authors reported that the 2012 Forte climate and audio controls are easy to use.
Sunday, February 8, 2015
2012 KIA Soul Owners Manual Pdf
2012 KIA Soul Owners Manual Pdf
2012 Kia Soul arrived with a number of well-known upgrades, including a more powerful and fuel-efficient engines, new six-speed transmission and a revised steering. The styling has been updated inside and out, and there are several new technology options.
There are many adjectives that we can use to describe the 2012 Kia Soul, but "boring" is not one of them. In fact, this unique compact hatchback will look more attractive this year, with a number of upgrades that starts with fresh exterior styling. General look remains, but no new details like flashy LED running lights on! Model. Yes, weird "!" and "+" trim level living.
The interior gets the same updates fine, most of which support the already impressive lineup of Soul features available. The steering wheel now telescopes, the material is a little better, the optional seat heaters get additional settings and navigation systems offered for the first time. As always, these items benefit from Kias user-friendly controls.
More important is the Soul of mechanical upgrades, including direct injection 1.6-liter engine that is both more powerful and more fuel efficient. The 2.0-liter four-cylinder has also been given a 22-horsepower shot in the arm, and both engines benefit from a new six-speed manual and automatic transmissions.
The result is fuel economy better, although it still falls short of some other compact hatchback. However, a new Eco package available on automatic models equipped should help save fuel, which features stop-start technology that automatically shuts down the engine when you come to a red light and restarts as soon as you lift your foot from the (now much faster and more convincing) brake pedal. Another change concerns the steering, which is now electrically assisted.
2012 Kia Soul blend of style and practicality - not to mention an affordable price tag, a long list of standard features and available and 10-year/100 ,000-mile powertrain warranty - making it one of our top choices. Only if the cargo capacity is a top priority that we would recommend checking out the Scion xB. And if fuel economy or handling are at the top of your list, there are a number of other small hatchback at prices that might work better, including the Chevy Sonic and Ford Fiesta. The Nissan Juke is also similarly sized, priced and equipped if you consider one of the pricier Souls. But for a car that is both funky and practical, does not get much better than Soul.
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