Mitsubishi Eclipse

This model is designed for the North American market, is going to the same place - in America. In its present form emerged in 1999. This is the third generation of the car. Initially it was produced only with a body type "compartment", but in 2000 it added to the model lineup «Spider», which was equipped with a retractable roof, skaladyvaemoy and unfolds with an electric motor. Even then, it was envisaged that both kinds of cars will be shipped to Japan. The first acquaintance with Japanese customers "Spider" was at the Tokyo Motor Show in 2003. And almost a year later, that is, in October 2004, he finally went on sale in the domestic market. I must say that the manufacturer did not care much about how to adapt the machine to the Japanese driving conditions. Enough just to say that even the steering wheel is left as-is, that is to the left. And in its dynamic qualities he is no different. Wheelbase was increased, the layout differs somewhat shifted forward cabin (body type «cabin forward»), to increase the number of seats to four. Interior is made in black colors, used in the finishing of leather. Since the body is much tougher than it was in the previous model, drive the car was much more pleasant. The car is equipped with a 24-valve 6-cylinder V-engine of 3 liters. This is attached to the motor, 4-speed automatic transmission model INVECS-II, which can operate in «Sport mode».

Toyota Prius

The new Prius, debuted in the U.S. in early 2003, already well ahead of the old car in popularity. Innovation has become much more spacious, and her body has an original design and a aerodynamics. On the new model of running an upgraded powerplant THS second-generation 1.5-liter gasoline engine and 76 hp higher power, coaxial with it motor of 50 kW (68 hp), the continuously variable mechanical transmission ECVT Electroshiftmatic electronically controlled nikelmetallogidridnoy battery. In the full use of the image of the Prius as a passenger vehicle of the future engineers "saturated" the car by a set of electronic devices, from remote "recognition" of his driver and ending with the world's first dynamic stabilization system when driving with S-VSC "active" steering and electronic "helper" when parking the car ITS.

Maserati

Italian car manufacturer Maserati Maserati brothers founded in 1914. The total number of firms involved six brothers. The company was named "Officine Alfieri Maserati". Initially, the company specialized in the production of cars, their engines and spark plugs, and was in the Italian city of Bologna. Acceptance of the company took place in 1926, when Alfieri Maserati piloted production model Maserati Gran Prix 1500, on the hood of which was set a trident, which became the company logo. In 1929, the car Maserati Tipo V4, driven racer Bakonin Borzachchini puts speed record of 246 km / h

Junior Maserati - Ernesto in 1933, first in Europe to establish power brakes on their race cars. In 1954, the car Maserati 250F won the first prize in Argentina for Formula 1 racing. In 1957, the model racer Fangio Maserati 250F is the world champion, and since that time the company Maserati goes to serial production road cars. In 1963, the birth of the vehicle Sebring, which had engine volume 3.7 and 4.0 liters and an aggressive body. In 1963, there are luxury sedans and Mistral Quattroporte, the latter becomes a representation of the brand. Coupe Ghibli, shown in 1966, was a breakthrough for its time.

After buying the company Maserati Italy's Fiat Auto SpA will debut in 1996 model year Quattroporte IV Evoluzione. Cars Quattroporte IV Evoluzione collected by hand and therefore have excellent quality. Machines get independent suspension and disc brakes with ABS. The interior design of a luxury car is different - leather, precious natural wood, a great sound system. In 1997, Maserati came under control of Ferrari. After the modernization of production facilities in fall 1998 born model Maserati 3200 GT. In 2002 saw the release of the updated Spyder GT. Currently, the company plans to produce comfortable Maserati sports cars.

Mazda RX-8

Mazda RX-8 - a car produced by the Japanese company Mazda, an updated version of the RX-7. It was first prototype (still wore the name RX-Evolve) was shown in Detroit in 2000, the year. Then, about a year later, the Tokyo trial has demonstrated a rotary engine Renesis. With a small amount of motor vehicle endowed with sporting character, which consequently affects the fuel consumption.
The standard version of the engine produces 192 l. with. (220 Nm) and is combined with a 5-speed manual gearbox or a 4-speed automatic transmission, the top version Hi Power (RX-8 HP), endowed with a complex system of intake - 231 liters. with. (211 Nm), combined with a 6-speed manual gearbox. In some markets, for a fee offered 6-speed automatic transmission with manual transmissions.
Car Mazda RX-8 - a four-seater rear-drive sports coupe with unique swinging doors without a stand. It seems that the car only two doors, but if you open the front door and see the lever to open the back door. RX-8 is available in Japan since 2003. This car is the world's only working on a commercially available two-section rotary engine Renesis.
Looks stylish, not only outside but also inside. Inside, you can find a lot of amusing details: triangular recess in the seat back, trimmed with metal, the original form of the parking brake lever, interesting "wells" devices. The seats in front of have strong backwater zone thighs, lower back and shoulders.
Model 2010 Mazda RX-8 has received an updated front and rear bumpers, new LED lights, as well as 90-mm tailpipes. A novelty in the Mazda lineup is the automatic six-speed gear Activematic, which will replace the current version of the four speed in Luxury. Mazda RX-8 with a box Activematic equip the 1.3-liter engine capacity of 215 liters. a., and the version with manual transmission - the same unit capacity of 231 liters. with. and a torque of 211 Nm
In addition, the company's engineers have developed a new rear suspension geometry and increased overall rigidity. This helps reduce noise and vibration inside the cabin.

Volkswagen Passat

A front-or all-wheel drive five-passenger mid-size sedan Volkswagen Passat produced by the German company in 1973 at the dawn of its production also produced Passat estate car, had a wide selection of complete sets of motor and was affordable. In its modern form line Volkswagen Passat debuted in 2005 at the Geneva Motor Show. A more recent version of the car in the VW Passat sedan and wagon, as well as in the sports version with a 300-horsepower VW company plans to introduce in 2009

Volkswagen Passat is rightly considered a hallmark of the German company. Representative character, ergonomic and comfortable cabin car Volkswagen Passat, combined with the work of his motor assembly, powertrain and precisely fulfilled obedient steering Volkswagen Passat do this "German", thoroughbred and whole car. Modern Passat - it focused technical innovation company, its embodiment of its commitment to create technology-based, safe and efficient vehicles

Opel Insignia

The face of Opel Insignia (Opel Insignia) is setting a new direction in design Opel. Sculpted body surface shaded swift lines of headlights and tail lights, as well as a solid grille. Side of the body is released bright lines resembling a knife blade section, which call for the rear wheel arch that emphasizes vigorous shape silhouette.

The car is a notably good aerodynamics (drag coefficient of Cd = 0.27), which helps improve the appearance and design of the model: streamlined body, sport roof line angles of the front bumper, lip spoiler mounted on the trunk lid, the shape of the exterior mirrors, reminiscent of the wing, and the profile lower guide arm rear suspension.
Three variants of body types (Sedan, Hatchback, as well as rapid Sports Tourer), dynamic silhouette of the new model and elegant design enliven car segment D-class.

4 versions performance Opel Insignia: Essentia, Elegance, Sport, Cosmo will satisfy even the most demanding tastes.
The main advantages of Opel Insignia - the highest level of active and passive safety, outstanding comfort, and the broadest range of high-performance engines allow the car to get a well-deserved awards.

At the Opel Insignia (Opel Insignia) set a new chassis design, which can be integrated with an innovative suspension FlexRide. This system is related to the class of mechatronics, improves the stability of the vehicle and provides electronic control damper characteristics in real time. FlexRide system also allows the driver to choose between three driving modes. In addition to the standard adaptive mode the driver can select 'Comfort' mode ("Tour") or sports mode. In the «Sport» Car significantly adds to the playfulness. This is facilitated by changing the settings of the set of related functions (steering characteristics, throttle control, management performance shock absorbers and even a change of external illumination instrument panel). In addition to the Insignia customers can order the new Adaptive 4x4 all-wheel drive, which is controlled by a complex algorithm and distributes traction between the wheels to enhance vehicle stability while providing optimal traction. This system improves the car's handling on all types of road surface.

Also on the Opel Insignia debuted rich camera Opel Eye, which alerts the driver to cross the line markings and the presence of prohibition signs. High Resolution In-salon is located behind the rear view mirror. Special microprocessor continually analyzes the captured footage and images when it detects road signs display information about them on the dashboard. The camera is able to recognize the signs at a distance of 100 meters, and can work in low light conditions. Also, the system processes the data on road markings, operation indicators and steering wheel position. If you notice inconsistencies include audible and visual warning of the intersection of the Guidelines.
In August 2010, Opel launched the sale of a new model of Opel Insignia Business Edition based on the Opel Insignia with a diesel engine. Model is designed specifically to meet the needs of the most demanding consumers. Noise and vibration from the engine, two-liter diesel engine with 160 hp, six-speed automatic transmission, alloy wheels 18'' (Q56), black leather upholstery Siena makes Opel Insignia Business Edition a unique and luxurious in its class.

This equipment is presented in the body of COSMO with metallic color, which includes heated exterior mirrors with electric folding, electric parking brake, dual-zone climate control, fog lights, interior mirror with auto dimming, light and rain sensors, powered driver's seat height 8-direction, a tracking system for tire pressure (TMPS).
Also Opel Insignia Business Edition differs in its inclusion of a complete set of car CD 600 NAVI with color display c function navigation system and front and rear sensors that will allow you to comfortably park in the most inconvenient places.

Volvo XC90

The original mid-size crossover XC90 debuted on January NAIAS'2002 motor show in Detroit, and series production model was launched on the Swedish Volvo plant in Torslanda (a suburb of Gothenburg) in October 2002.

In April 2006, the XC90 has been upgraded, got a new front bumper, more voluminous hood, active bi-xenon headlights with fluorescent ringed tail lights and turn the system on the 15th in both parties, as well as new L-shaped rear lights and a new engine R6, and the version with 2.5-liter engine has been discontinued.

In addition to the basic version, the fall of 2006 XC90 Sport versions offered with an integrated front bumper elegant aluminum "kenguriny" aluminum running boards and 19-inch alloy wheels, upgraded suspension with stiffer springs and dampers and a system of active suspension Four-C, chrome exhaust a dual-pipe exhaust and exclusive interior trim with aluminum and expensive black leather.

The 2008 offers a choice of three engines: the new R6 engine enlarged to 3.2 liters of displacement with phase shifters VCT, developing 238l.s, V8 4.4-liter capacity 315l.s. and "budget" version with a 2.5-liter turbodiesel R5 next generation, developing 185l.s for the Russian market.

Selecting manual 6-speed manual gearbox, the base for a turbo, or a new 6-speed "automatic» Geartronic production Aisin with manual shift transmission, the base for the petrol versions.

Feature of the XC90 - the maximum level of protection of passengers due to high carrier body, created by the proprietary technology with SIPS side impact protection and is made of highly durable boron ferroalloy.

In the design of integrated protection R0PS rollover sensors and gyroscopes, a new design of seats to protect occupants in rear impact whiplash (system WHIPS), and eight of the SDS.

Chassis partially unified with the previous generation S80 sedan-independent spring suspension on all wheels with McPherson struts in front and multi-link design firm behind, and in the rear suspension incorporates gas shock absorbers Nivomat, automatically aligning the body when fully loaded. Offered as a 5-seater and 7-seater versions with three rows of seats.

Permanent all-wheel drive with Instant Traction Haldex multi-plate clutch, electronically controlled automatically distributes torque between the axles in the ratio of 95:5 to 45:55 in the event of a slip.

If one wheel slips, the action takes traction control DSTC. Transfer case and mechanical locking differentials are not provided.

The equipment of the XC90, in addition to these components include a new high-end audio components from Alpine, Dynaudio and Bang & Olufsen power of 650 W with reading and MDE WMA, compatible with Apple iPod, full power accessories (windows, mirrors, front seat), separate climate control, Bi-Xenon Headlights, new navigation system with hard drive and parking assist with rearview camera, optional trim expensive leather, aluminum or wood, built-in GSM-telefon.V as an option entertaining DVD-RSE system with two LCD monitors for rear passengers and many additional accessories (upper trunk, trunk organizer, picnic table, a refrigerator, a thermos, and much more).

Audi R8

The German company Audi did not wait for the official premiere date (Fall 2012 Paris) for its updated sports car Audi R8 and provided information and photo news at the end of the summer. Not only that, the representatives of the German company sounded price undergone slight facelift and intervention in the technical component R8 mid-engined, not only in North America and Europe, but also for Russian devotees car.

Just "rejoice" of potential buyers from Russia - the Audi R8 Coupe 2013 model year price increased substantially, the increase in the price of the original version of the engine V8 (430 hp) is 256 200 rubles (about the cost base Lada Granta). As a "sweet" equipment provided Audi R8 V10 Plus, which replaced the Audi R8 GT released only 333 copies. The review will try to find out what influenced almost 5% increase in the value of the car.
The general concept of the exterior of the Audi R8 has remained unchanged through the avant-garde design of the prototype - Audi Le Mans quattro Concept presented in 2003 at the Frankfurt Motor Show, the car still looks great. Walter Maria de Silva (chief designer of Volkswagen Group) is the father of the model, he was able to literally create the appearance of the car out of time - so bright and sporty looks gambling sports car from Audi.

The updated model Audi R8 began to look more dynamic and attractive. The car was full LED headlights as basic equipment, other false radiator grille perekroennye front and rear bumpers, modified air intakes, new rear lights with LED stuffing huge "nozzle" exhaust system, some form of the rear diffuser, even inscription R8 changed. All changes are positive impact not only on the visual perception of the machine, the main challenge facing the engineers was to increase the clamping force and better access of air to cool the motor vehicle that will be hosted near the center of the body. With these functions successfully cope modernized bumpers and air ducts.
For the version of the Audi R8 V10 Plus provides splitter pronounced aerodynamic sills, unique forged wheels in black. Depending on the wishes of the buyer updated German sports car will be available in two basic versions exterior colors (red or white), available as an option in five varieties of "metallic" and four species of pearl paint. Also the car can be ordered with the wishes of the individual colors, choice of colors is huge. For Audi R8 V10 Plus provides several options for matte enamel.
By installing new bumpers novelty became a 5 mm longer and 26 mm narrower. Overall dimensions of the updated Audi R8 Coupe: Length - 4440 mm, width - 1904 mm (with mirrors 2029 mm), height - 1252 mm Wheelbase - 2650 mm, ground clearance - 105 mm. The car is equipped with a V8 alloy wheels with tires 235/40 R 18 (front) and 285/35 R 18 (rear) on a car with a front mounted V10 235/35 R 19 and rear 295/30 R 19 or 305/30 R 19.
Restyling hardly touched the interior Audi R8 New. Once in the cabin, the driver and his only passenger dipped into the usual chairs (two different types) with a sporty profile and high quality interior with leather trim. Ergonomic controls, seats, filling level, the detail - all non-smoking. Informative instruments, comfortable "donut" cutting the bottom, soft lining to protect the center console right foot from impact during extreme storm turns. All familiar to dorestaylingovoy model. Needless expanded the list to customize the interior (new versions of the skin), it is possible to order the active cruise control. Number of the options and their costs, however, arise for the ordinary motorist slight shock, but the car is designed for a fairly narrow range of wealthy citizens are simultaneously and the fans speed.
Perhaps the most important changes have taken place under the impressive bodywork restyled Audi R8 2013 model year. Instead of the six-step "robot» R Tronic, causes a lot of negative reviews, will now be installed seven-S Tronic. Motor line has not changed, the same familiar engine V8 4,2 liter FSI (430 hp) and 5.2-liter V10 FSI (525 hp), a top Audi R8 V10 plus 5,2 liter FSI ( 550 hp). Upgrading the brakes were new items, the mass of each was reduced to two kilograms. The optional ceramic brakes can be ordered on the Audi R8 V10 plus set standard. Now here are the specifications in this sports car.

BMW 7-series

In October 2008 at the Paris Motor Show was presented the new generation of BMW 7-series F01 (basic version) and F02 (extended version). This model belongs to the class car. Many countries, including Russia, use the BMW 7-series in the government. In 2012, saw the light restyling version of "Seven." Model has become more sophisticated, the incomparable exterior. Branded "nostrils" BMW 7-series make it clear that we face a strong and bold car. Elegant body lines emphasize the elegance of a sedan. When designing the interior BMW 7-series a priority factor was the increase in free space and the highest level of comfort. An interesting feature of the driver's cockpit - devices with the technology of the "black" screen: matte black screen gradually lights up when the ignition is switched on.

Traditionally for the BMW 7-series, however, and other representatives of the brand, the model is equipped with a list of the widest variety of equipment and options. Salon is equipped with 4-zone climate control, entertainment media system for passengers back row, premium audio system. Seats BMW 7-series are equipped with a massage function that is indispensable on long journeys. BMW 7-series offered to customers in a wide range of modifications. Thanks to the night vision BMW Night Vision driving at night safer.

bentley continental

"The automotive industry needs a gold standard, and that is the Bentley", - writes "Business Week". Thanks to the phenomenal power and dynamic performance, all-wheel drive, new comfort, spacious interior, exquisite design and excellent finish quality of each part, Continental GT has become the most popular car (if that word applies to cars of this class) in class luxury coupe.

Continental - the name of sport Bentley R Continental 1952. The name "continental" emphasized the fact that the car was designed for fast and comfortable travel in Europe, in particular, from London to the Cote d'Azur or the Swiss ski resorts. The modern model revives the tradition of exclusive class coupe GranTurismo, and emphasize that the letters GT (GranTurismo).

Bentley Continental GT is immensely useful in everyday use all year round. Continental GT was created over several years with the participation of the best experts Concern VW, which owns the brand Bentley since 1998. Therefore, the German car combines uncompromising quality and exquisite British style. W12 Biturbo engine is considered one of the best works of modern automotive engineering. At the same time inside the reign of aristocratic tradition: high seating in a chair, precious wood, hand-stitching leather seats fine dressing. Final assembly of all the machines in the factory always in the English city of Crewe, Surrey.

Nissan Micra

Nissan Micra - a family of compact vehicles with a transverse engine and front wheel drive. Produced with Hatchback (3-5 doors) and kabriolet.Pervoe generation Nissan Micra came to light in February 1982 as a three-door hatchback, and in 1987 he published a five-door version. Second-generation model was first shown in January 1992, the export performance - in November the same year. The fall of 1995 made a partial change design. In fall 1997 released version of skadnoy roof elektroprvodom. In 1998 in Geneva, new versions of the car.

On vehicles mounted 4-cylinder in-line petrol engine with electronic fuel injection of 1.0 and 1.3 liters and 54 and 75 liters. with. respectively, five - or continuously variable automatic transmission CTV. The maximum speed of 150 and 170 km / h There is a version with a diesel Peugeot vihrekamernym volume of 1.6 liters and 57 liters. a., top speed 146 km / ch.Predstavlennaya at the Paris Motor Show in 2002, the new Nissan Micra is the third generation of the revolutionary evolution of the previous model Micra, the first Japanese car in 1993, won the European Car of the Year award. Over the past ten years has sold more than 1.3 million vehicles Nissan Micra in Europe, which gave her the right to be called one of the most popular car segment B.

Despite its modest exterior dimensions within Micra is quite compact and yet spacious interior, so that the wheel can get comfortable for people of almost any height and build, for anything other than a standard set of adjustments, the possibility to change the height of the front lights are sidenya.Pucheglazye hallmark of the car and make it stand out from the mass of classmates also help navigate when parking and maneuvering on the road, because thanks to them, sitting behind the wheel, you can determine where it ends hood (which, incidentally, is not visible from the driver's seat). At the edges of the grille are protruding lens tail lights. The light from the rear lights like the gleam of precious stones, which clearly stand clear round brake lights and turn signals.

BMW X6

BMW X6 (factory designation E71) - all-wheel drive crossover class E. The concept is equipped with a hybrid ActiveHybrid, was presented at the 2007 Frankfurt Motor Show. The power unit concept was developed Bavarian concern in collaboration with DaimlerChrysler and General Motors, it consists of a gasoline engine and two high-efficiency motors. The car can only use electric motors, internal combustion engine only or both sources at once. Complementary dual-mode power unit automatic transmission, which allows to adapt the engine to move under low or high speed.

Debut of the production version was held in 2008 at the Detroit Auto Show. BMW X6 is a new body style - a combination of SUV and a coupe: the manufacturer calls it a Sports Activity Coupe. X6 - most sporty version of BMW car smuggle series X. It was created on the extended platform models H5.Pri wheels with a diameter of up to 21 discs inches of ground clearance (212 mm) by only 50 mm less than the X5. The nose of the dynamic and aggressive, tail developed almost to an extreme height. Compared with the concept X6 production model has not changed, both externally and internally. However, some improvements all there is. So, change the side windows, and the front end with its large air intakes and stylish fog lights did not change. Taken as a basis for design of the X-series.

Despite the quite decent dimensions (4.88 m long, 1.98 wide and 1.70 high), because of the body design, in particular, because of the falling roof line significantly, the seats of the second row is enough room only for two adults. The interior is high. Salon (xDrive35i Basic) equipped with automatic climate control and a color 6.5-inch diagonal bortmonitorom, upholstered "Twill" and decorated with decorative inserts "Matte Graphite". Front seats - stuffed with electronics and are controlled by a couple of keys, and leather sports steering wheel is endowed with "petals" automatic switch-boxes, as well as keys to control important functions. With a full crew for load is 570-liter luggage compartment, which when folded seats increases to 1450 liters.

At the top of the range car and much more installed on xDrive50i 4.4-liter twin-turbo V8 and 407 hp power at 5500 r / min. This engine can accelerate X6 to 100 km / h in 5.4 sec., And top speed is electronically limited to 250 km / h Equipment xDrive35i offers V6 engine capacity of 3.0 liters capacity of 306 hp at 5800 r / min. Acceleration to 100 km / h in 6.7 seconds and a top speed of 240 km / h Average fuel consumption - 10.9 liters per 100 km.

Audi A6

In 1997, the Audi A6 debuted the second generation. A distinctive feature of this model is the stunning design. The quality of construction of the body perfectly, and sided galvanized warranty for many years of corrosion. In size and equipment, Audi A6 a true representative of the business class. Salon careful attention to detail and sets a serious mood. All very nice and comfortable. Or to furnish materials, or to the quality of the fit of parts without problems. As for the engines, provided for the Audi A6, all of them are very reliable and fairly economical. Four-cylinder engines are clearly less powerful than required for this rather big car. The owner of the instance with this engine will have to forget about aggressive driving style. Excellent option include vehicles equipped with V-shaped six-cylinder engines. As for the turbo diesel, then they give the car a decent dynamics with low fuel consumption. The necessary conditions for the normal operation of all engines are high-quality supplies and timely service. Driving performance model for traditional business class: the combination of decent handling and an excellent ride. So, Audi A6 a luxury car that can satisfy the most demanding tastes good affluent buyers.

Overview of the car Mercedes E-class W124

Mercedes E-class W124

Lineup W124 S124 wagon opened in diesel models 200TD, 250TD and 300TD. In 1985 appeared the majority of cars, including gasoline model 200T, 230TE, and 300TE. Also debuted W124 sedan in diesel models - 200D, 250D and 300D and gasoline - 200, 200E, 230E, 260E and 300 °. In 1986 Mercedes 300D and proposed versions 300TD Turbo, which were widely popular. A year later appeared on the W124 wheel drive system 4MATIC sedans for the 260E, 300D and 300 ° and wagons 300TD and 300TE. But the main event of the 1987 C124 coupe was premiered in models 230CE and 300CE. In 1988, the year in view of the growing demand for turbo models, the turbine began to set as the 250D and 250TD. 1990 The year spent in the history of the carburettor models 200 and 200T.

In 1991, the Mercedes-Benz together with the company Porsche partnered to create a small series sedan W124 with engine V8. Assembly models 400E and 500E carried arms engineers Porsche, which introduced sporty suspension, transmission and brakes. Were simultaneously removed from production all-wheel-drive diesel version and a low-power model 200TD. In 1992 due to the replacement of several engine families with new more fuel-efficient, environmentally friendly and powerful version, release models 230E/TE/CE, 260E, 300E/TE/CE (except all-wheel drive version) was completed. Instead, a model and 220E/TE/CE 280E/TE/CE and 300 th cars with 24 valves from now 320E/TE/CE. But the main event of 1992 was the emergence of the version in the back of "convertible".

In 1993, the car received a major upgrade, which was to change the design of the grille, optics, and some other details. Update coincided with the adoption of a new classification system for cars, so the "124th" is the first E-class. In 1995, the production of Mercedes E-class W124 stopped.

Mercedes E-class W124 - a car that became a legend. W124 lovers remember the brand as the most comfortable, tough and reliable, safe, pleasant management Mercedes. Despite his age, Mercedes W124 can often be seen on the streets of the CIS and Europe. In Russia, the model is still available to buyers in the market for used cars.