Volvo is preparing to showcase its new 2010 Volvo C30 facelift at this year’s Frankfurt Motor Show. The C30 facelift will feature re-styled nose, front fenders, grille, headlights and a lower front spoiler. Meanwhile for the engine part, the car will be available with only the T5 2.5-liter turbocharged engine mated to either a six speed manual or a five speed Geartronic automatic with 227 hp and 236 lb.ft of torque. No info on pricing so far. [DieselStation]
Subaru has recently introduced a new member to its hatchback line-up by releasing the Subaru Impreza Boxer Diesel. Coming in two different models: RC and RX, the new Subaru Impreza Boxer Diesel is equipped with a 2.0-liter Horizontally-opposed diesel engine that generates 150 PS and 350Nm of torque. The car is capable of reaching 0 to 62 mph in just 9.0 seconds with a top speed of 127 mph. Prices start at 20,000 GBP for the base model and goes up to 22,255 GBP for the top of the line 2.0D RX model. More»
The 2010 Saab 9-5 provides a choice of 2.0L gas, 2.0L diesel, 2.8L V6, or 1.6L turbocharged engines. The sedan also features several high-end features like an aircraft-inspired head-up display, adaptive Bi-Xenon headlights, Saab’s DriveSense adaptive chassis with real-tim damping control, an 8-inch touchscreen navigation system with hard disk storage for both maps and music, and Saab’s XWD all-wheel-drive system. [Saab]
Suzuki has added a special edition model to its Swift line up by introducing the SZ-L. Featuring the same five-door model with 1.3-liter petrol engine, the SZ-L comes with a higher level of standard equipments when compared to the original version. The car features pearlescent or metallic paint, 15-inch alloy wheels, electrically retractable exterior mirrors, side protection mouldings, specific floor mats and chrome finish for exterior door handles, front grille and rear tailgate trim. For your info, the car will be available in a limited run of 500 units for a price of £10,250 (about $17,000). [Carscoop]
Volvo has released the first details including video on their upcoming four-seat convertible, the 2010 Volvo C70. Featuring the same smart three-piece steel roof, the C70 comes with a fresh front, a new front wings, a three dimensional nose, new LED lamps and a re-designed bumper. The car will be offered in three different petrol engines: T5 with 230 hp/320 Nm, 2.4i with 170 hp/230 Nm and 2.4 with 140 hp/220 Nm and two diesel engines: D5 with 180 hp/400 Nm and 2.0D with 136 hp/320 Nm. The 2010 Volvo C70 will make its public debut at the Frankfurt Motor Show in mid-September. Watch the video for more details. More»
Alfa Romeo has released several new details on their upcoming 2010 Alfa Romeo 159 Model. The car will be offered in five trim levels including Turismo, Turismo Sport, Elegante, Lusso and TI along with two engine options: 1750 (1.75-liter) TBi petrol and 2.0-liter JTDM diesel engines. The 1750 TBi petrol unit will have 200 hp with 320Nm of torque. 0 to 100km/h can be reached in just 7.7 seconds with a top speed of 236km/h. Meanwhile, the 2.0 JTDM diesel unit will have 170 hp with 360NM of torque. This engine will get the car from 0 to 100km/h in just 8.8 seconds with a top speed of 219km/h. Pricing will start at £21,800 ($36,000). [EasyCarBlog]
