Honda will premiere the new Honda CR-Z TS-1X concept at this year’s Tokyo Auto Show. The Honda CR-Z TS-1X will debut at the Makuhari Messe in Chiba, Japan on January 14, 2011 until January 16, 2011. The CR-Z TS-1X is described as a “test study” model and is fitted with a range of accessories including a full bodykit, new wheels and matte black paint scheme. Too bad, there is no further info about this new car. Stay tuned for more updates. [ZerCustoms]
Volkswagen has issued a teaser image of the 2012 New Midsize Sedan (NMS), which is a successor to the current Passat. The vehicle will be assembled in 2011 at VW’s Chattanooga assembly plant in Tennessee. The new sedan is intended to go head-to-head with the Honda Accord and Toyota Camry, carrying a base price of about $20,000 or nearly $7,000 less than the Volkswagen Passat. [WorldCarFans]
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»
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]
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]
The next generation 2012 Seat Leon will make its world debut at the Frankfurt Auto Show in September 2011. The 2012 Seat Leon will be available with both petrol and diesel engines, which will include the 1.4 TFSI and 2.0 TFSI and the 1.6 TDI and 2.0 TDI. This front-wheel-drive sedan will be available with both a manual transmission and the DSG automatic gearbox. Stay tuned for more updates. [ZerCustoms]
