Here is a video review of the 2011 BMW 535d. The sedan is powered by a 3.0-liter 6-cylinder diesel engine that produces 295hp at 4,400rpm and 442lb-ft of torque at 1,750 rpm. The 2011 BMW 535d accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 5.7 seconds with a top speed electronically limited to 250 km/h (155mph). Additionally, the new 2011 BMW 535d is equipped with an 8-speed automatic transmission and promises to offer a fuel economy of up to 46.3mpg in the combined cycle and a 162g/km CO2 emissions level. Watch the video after the jump. More»
Here’s the first official video of the upcoming 2011 Hyundai Veloster. To remind you, this two-seater will sport a 1.6-liter four-cylinder engine with 140 hp. The car itself is scheduled to make its world premiere at the 2011 North American International Auto Show in Detroit in January. Check out the video after the break. More»
Based on the WRX STI sedan, the 2011 Subaru WRX STI tS features a carbon fiber roof, an aluminum hood, a front lip spoiler, an STI-tuned suspension, and 18-inch alloy wheels. The Subaru WRX STI tS is powered by a twin-scroll turbocharged 2.0-liter Boxer engine with 227 kW (308 PS / 304 hp) and 430 Nm (317 lb-ft) of torque. On the other hand, the A-Line tS uses a single-scroll turbocharged 2.5-liter with 221 kW (300 PS / 296 hp) and 350 Nm (258 lb-ft). The tS is connected to a six-speed manual transmission, while the A-Line is backed up by a five-speed automatic. The Subaru WRX STI tS is priced at 4,020,000 Yen ($48,000) and production is limited to 400 units. [WorldCarFans]
Jeep has finally launched their newest SUV in Europe, the Grand Cherokee. Available only in Overland trim, this new SUV is offered in two different engine options including a 3.6-liter V6 with 286 hp and 347 Nm of torque and a 5.7-liter V8 with 352 hp and 520 Nm of torque, each paired to a 5-speed automatic transmission. Meanwhile, standard features include active bi-xenon headlights, sunroof, powered tailgate, Hill Start Assist, Hill Descent Control, traction control, stability control for trailer towing and seven airbags. Prices ranging from 52,200 Euro (about $68,554) for the V6 model and goes up to 63,800 Euro (about $83,791) for the V8 model. [Autoevolution]
Nissan has unveiled the first picture of the new 2012 Nissan Sunny. The sedan will have its world premiere at the 8th China (Guangzhou) International Automobile Exhibition before going on sale on the Chinese market. The 2012 Nissan Sunny aims at young families in their 30s looking for a medium sized sedan that offers plenty of interior space. It is powered by a 1.5-liter HR15DE engine with dual injectors coupled with a Xtronic CVT with an auxiliary transmission. Additionally, the 2012 Nissan Sunny comes equipped with a torsion beam for the rear suspension and MacPherson struts for the front one. [ZerCustoms]
Audi’s marketing department has rolled out a new commercial video ‘Imagination Meets Engineering’ for the A7 Sportback. To remind you, this five-door coupe will be available in four different engine options including a 2.8 FSI with 201hp and 280Nm, a 3.0 TFSI with 296hp and 440Nm, a 3.0 TDI with 242hp and 500Nm and a 3.0 TDI with 242hp and 500Nm. Check out the video after the jump. More»
