Cars Specification

Recently presented the new Ford Fiesta. Several innovations were announced, but the available engine offerings remained the brand us guilty. Up to now.

Optical is the biggest news of the facelifted Ford Fiesta the redesigned front with new trapezoidal grille and tightened light units. Under the skin is also a thing tightened. The existing engines also will be available again soon were all slightly cheaper and cleaner, and with the ever about Fords 1.0-liter Ecoboost model range smeared, the Fiesta now have an interesting new engine. Specific consumption and emission figures gives Ford still not on, but the manufacturer let all know that thanks to an auto start / stop system all powertrain include a fuel consumption of less than 4.3 l/100 km and CO2 emissions of less than 100 g / km, with the exception of the ST design.

Place Making for 3 cylinders
The 1.25 and 1.4 liter four-cylinder gasoline will soon no longer be found in the Fiesta, this comes a brand new 1.0 liter three-cylinder in place. Note that this is not the only one winning 1.0 Ecoboost turbocharged three-cylinder empty. However, the new engine has variable valve timing making the strongest configuration still has about 80 hp. The lightest variant produces 65 hp and the slip of the new Fiesta range forms. At the top of the palette we find the one liter Ecoboost with either 100 or 125 hp. He replaces the atmospheric old 1.6 engine with 120 hp. For lovers of automatic switching is the 105 hp 1.6 Ti-VCT petrol engine coupled with the Powershift automatic.

Efficient ECOnetic
Diesel can with an old acquaintance, the 1.6-liter TDCi engine with 95 hp. thereof is also a ECOnetic version and it reveals Ford already the other figures: just 3.3 l/100 km and CO2 emissions of 87 g / km. That means exemption from ACT 2015 to 2014 and an addition of 14% in case the business model is driven.

So far the range at the start of the market launches. Early next year, then follow the irascible Fiesta ST. This will have a blown 1.6 with a power of 182 hp.

With a 150 HP diesel engine, is known for the best comfort of marches and historical features of Golf: good stability and response.

Sardinia, Italy-Envoy. They were a few miles-about 125 - in a few hours but we had the pleasure of meeting, manage and make contact with a vehicle designed and developed for major markets. And necessary features for a segment indispensable with thousands of possibilities and variants, the seventh generation Volkswagen Golf retains its essence.

The design retains the historic qualities of the Golf. Typical columns C and roofline have joined the new Volkswagen designs. Keeping the features of a compact, have added some details that agree to sedans, as the sharp beltline that continues in the tailgate and rear lenses termination similar to those seen in the Passat.

The geography of mountains where the test was performed dynamically Sardinia, Italy-has been an excellent choice of brand for the model to show the great responsiveness and stability at high and low speeds.

Not a detail we could corroborate in an accurate and clear, but it is clear that the Golf VII has been produced to be a vehicle efficient. Uno of the examples given in weight of 1273 kilograms of his predecessor became 1184 kg, making lighter the electrical system, the assemblies, chassis and construction. Next to the Start / Stop as standard, the brand advises that the combined consumption of 2.0 TDI 150 HP is in the 53 mpg.

Agile is the adjective that best represents the 2.0 TDI engine from 150 hp. Both acceleration and steals the vehicle responds in a big way. The engine equipped with two differential trees that help the smooth ride. The data provided by the mark indicates that maximum torque is 320 Nm at 1750 rpm, the 0 to 60 mph in 8.6 seconds it develops and the maximum speed reaches 135 mph. The unit tested had engaged the renowned DSG automatic transmission with double clutch and six gears.

The excellence of the ride comfort is supported by the improvement of the acoustics. The diesel engine is almost unheard walking. Through the design of the front sub frame and other specific modifications, has been possible to minimize noise that could enter the cabin.

Volkswagen VII Golf 2.0 TDI

The Golf has grown in its actions and that is reflected in its interior comfort. The front wheels have been moved forward approximately 43 mm, its length increased by 56 mm and the distance between axes 59 mm. The combination has led the battle to rise to 2637 mm for greater cabin space front and rear.

The tested version provided for an eight-inch touch screen with proximity sensor. This means that when one on your finger, multimedia system commands are reflected to begin use. Thanks to the multifunction steering wheel, all controls are within reach of the driver with minimal movement.

Among security systems excel Automatic Regulation of Distance (optional) that has an integrated radar sensor in the front. Depending on the situation, the DSG equipped models that can brake the car to stop and re-start automatically thanks to "stop and go".

While we had a fleeting contact with the Golf VII, we can say that over the years this iconic model continues to maintain the essence that led him to success but a leap of quality in every new generation.

This year, the Mitsubishi Outlander improves handling and comfort against the previous version. This time we had the opportunity to evaluate the V6 version with automatic transmission 6-speed Sportronic and our impressions were quite positive.

Mechanically the 2013 Mitsubishi Outlander offers some advantages with its intelligent four-wheel drive S-AWC (Super All-Wheel Control), active front differential, switch to driving conditions (Tarmac, Snow and Lock), the new roof aluminum disc brakes with 4-wheel ABS, independent suspension 4-wheel, among others.

Its powertrain consists of a V6 3.0-liter SOHC capable of producing 230HP and 215Lb-ft of torque. The force is transmitted to the 4 wheels through the 6-speed Sportronic transmission. This can be manually operated through the lever between the front seats or through the vanes behind the wheel (standard).

Mitsubishi says the 2013 Outlander with 3.0-liter engine can consume between 19 mpg in the city and 25 on the highway. These figures are respectable, but below are the new compact SUVs that are already offered by its competitors.

Independent tests yielded results in its acceleration from 0 to 60 mph happen in 7.9 seconds, average time in the segment.

Inside the cabin 2013 Outlander offers a fairly simple and just ergonomically. The third row seats can accommodate people of short stature or children, but greatly reduces the load back. Note that your cargo area has a type system "flap" that opens the bottom of the entrance to this area, helping to introduce packages.

Also found a total of three 12-volt outlets, carpets and wipers rain sensing (automatic).
Outside we see chrome detailing, exterior mirrors with the same color of the vehicle and directional LED lights embedded in them, Thule roof rack, LED taillights, HID Xenon headlights, Fog lights, twin exhausts, outside mirrors with defogger system and alloy wheels 18 ".

Our test unit had a couple of packages that increased its price to $ 33.920. The first is the Touring Package ($ 2,500) that includes leather seating in the first and second row, premium sound system Rockford Fosgate 710-watt, nine speakers and a subwoofer the 10 "sunroof electrically operated, electric adjustments for the driver , automatic interior mirror and rear video camera.

The second package is the Navigation with Rearview Camera ($ 2,000). In addition to the systems mentioned his name, this includes a 40GB hard drive capacity, navigation, music server and traffic reports in real time.

In conclusion, I think that the Mitsubishi Outlander is a very good option in the segment of compact SUVs with its base price below $ 30,000. This makes it a real alternative for those seeking a utilitarian cargo with good benefits, travel and drivability off route.
Although levels of fuel consumption will fall below the segment average, expect the new 2014 Outlander, coming out soon on the market, showing a significant improvement in this area.