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Renault Koleos Review
The mid-life upgrade for the Renault Koleos gives the Korean-built compact SUV a fresh face, a range of new standard features and builds on the old model’s attractive value equation. Renault Australia says it has added between $1490 and $3150 in extra value across the range, despite prices remaining unchanged or increasing by no more [...]
Original article from: Australian Car Advice – Australia’s largest independent Auto site.
Mazda: Turbocharged petrol engines under consideration
Mazda says turbocharging could be a part of its future engine strategy but will first target optimum fuel efficiency with normal aspiration. The Japanese car maker is in the process of rolling out its new suite of efficiency-focus technologies it has dubbed ‘SkyActiv’, starting partially with the Mazda3 SP20 that went on sale in Australia [...]
Original article from: Australian Car Advice – Australia’s largest independent Auto site.
2013 Lexus GS-A Review
Toyota display all new models of GS family ( 2013 Lexus GS ) at Los Angeles Auto Show; Lexus group vice president and general manager Mark Templin said, “We are excited to bring the GS family to the Los Angeles Auto Show, the first major auto show of the season. The bold design of the new GS signals the advanced technology, performance and driving dynamics that combine with a roomier passenger cabin to deliver the complete package in a luxury sport sedan.”
Models of 2013 Lexus GS
- Lexus GS 350
- Lexus GS 450h
- Lexus 350 F Sport
2013 Lexus GS 350
Powertrain
2013 Lexus GS 350 is equipped with 3.5L V6 engine which produces 306 Horsepower, one can easily accelerate 2013 Lexus GS 350 from 0-60mph in just 5.7 seconds. Four driving modes are offered by 6-speed automatic transmission which features paddle shifters, four driving modes are; Normal, ECO, SPORT S, SPORTS S+. All wheel drive system (electronically controlled) which has been designed for variable driving conditions is presented as optional feature.
Exterior of 2013 Lexus GS 350
All new 2013 Lexus GS 350 features styled based exterior and present whole new looks to luxury sport sedan.
Interior of 2013 Lexus GS 350
2013 Lexus GS 350 features ground-breaking interior, instrument panel which is based on horizontal theme adds spacious looks and feel to its interior. Toyota has designed its cabin intelligently so that rear passengers can easily and comfortably accommodate in 2013 Lexus GS because it offers generous space for head, legs, foot and knee of passengers.
Salient features of 2012 Lexus GS 350 are;
- 10 air bags
- Front seats with Whiplash Injury Lessening
- Pre-collision system
- High quality infrared camera
- Night vision system
- Heads up display
- Blind spot Monitor
- Lane Keep Assist
- Lane Departure Warning
2013 Lexus GS 450h
2013 Lexus GS 450h was unveiled in September (Frankfurt Motor Show) and its hybrid version has been improved and engineers tried their best to make it fuel-efficient and eco friendly. The powerful 2013 Lexus GS 450h can be accelerated from 0-60mph in just 5.6 seconds. Toyota made its powerful and eco-friendly engine with the aim to win the certification of Super Ultra Low Emission Vehicle II. 2013 Lexus GS Hybrid also consists of Drive mode selector, Normal Mode, ECO, SPORTS S, SPORT S+ and EV.
2013 Lexus 350 F Sport
2013 Lexus 350 F was presented in November in SEMA show, its salient features are;
- 19-inch wheels
- F SPORT tuned Adaptive Variable Suspension
- Thick anti-roll balls
- Bushing Changes
- New large front brakes along with high friction pads
- 16-way adjustable power sport seat
- Cabernet Red leather interior
Exterior of 2013 350 F Sport truly represent it as a sports car especially sport front bumper and back lower valence and back lip spoiler makes its exterior quite stylish and sporty. In addition, F Sport badging and distinctive F Sport grille adds unique styling in the looks of 2013 350 F Sport.
Renault Australia to increase brand awareness in 2012
Renault Australia is on track to reach its largest yearly sales result since 2002 – which was the French brand’s first full year after relaunching Down Under. With 2823 sales in the first 10 months of 2011, Renault is on target to reach 3400 units, representing 1500 more than it achieved in 2010 and year-on-year [...]
Original article from: Australian Car Advice – Australia’s largest independent Auto site.
Nissan’s Safety Shield Technology
Nissan and Infiniti engineers are hard at work developing a range of sophisticated active safety technologies to take the lead in the constantly changing world of automotive safety. Pioneering automobile safety technology is no easy task, with the likes of Volvo and Mercedes-Benz leading the charge, but Nissan (and particularly Infiniti) is determined to join [...]
Original article from: Australian Car Advice – Australia’s largest independent Auto site.
Maserati GranCabrio Sport Review
It’s certainly one of the most stunning-looking drop-tops on the planet, and has an exhaust note to die for. We’re talking about the latest work of art from Italy – the Maserati GranCabrio Sport. CarAdvice was in Dubai this week to get a taste of the more powerful GranCabrio Sport, which gets its engine from [...]
Original article from: Australian Car Advice – Australia’s largest independent Auto site.
Audi to revamp entire design philosophy
The current design of all Audi vehicles has been critised for being, more or less, the same across the showroom floor. The Audi A4 shares a very similar face to the Audi A6, and the Audi Q5 looks remarkably similar to the bigger Audi Q7. That’s all about to change though, according to Audi’s design [...]
Original article from: Australian Car Advice – Australia’s largest independent Auto site.
Ford Focus Titanium Video Review
Here is the CarAdvice video review of the Ford Focus Titanium, a premium small car that is one of the best in Australia if you’re looking to downsize without compromising on quality, features or performance. brightcove.createExperiences(); The Focus Titanium is available with two different 2.0-litre engines: a 125kW/202Nm petrol and a 120kW/340Nm turbo diesel. The [...]
Original article from: Australian Car Advice – Australia’s largest independent Auto site.
BMW to supply diesel engines for Toyota: report
BMW and Toyota could be about to share fuel-efficient technologies, at least initially with Toyota adopting BMW diesel engines for an upcoming model in Europe. According to a Nikkei Business Daily report, the two companies were recently in talks about such a deal, including Toyota borrowing a BMW 2.0-litre diesel engine for upcoming medium-sized models [...]
Original article from: Australian Car Advice – Australia’s largest independent Auto site.
Gumpert teases supercar ahead of 2012 Geneva debut
German supercar manufacturer Gumpert has given us a sneak peak at its latest creation around three month out from its 2012 Geneva Motor Show debut. The mysterious Gumpert prototype was taken on its first test drive at Altenburg airport in central Germany. Gumpert has released few details about the car, which it likens to a [...]
Original article from: Australian Car Advice – Australia’s largest independent Auto site.
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