New Dacia Lodgy MPV is a Lower Cost Alternative to the Renault Scenic

Renault wants to create sure that the optimistic strength of its low-cost Dacia company carries on with the continuous inclusion of new designs.

Following the reports of the Trench coat cross-over, Sandero and Sandero Stepway supermini, and the automobile, seven-seat property, van and vehicle editions of the Logan, the Romanian car maker unveiled its newest generation by means of the Lodgy.

Set for a community very first at the Geneva Generator Display in Goal 2012, the Lodgy is a stream-lined individuals service provider that will be available as either a five- or seven-seater mdel contending in the same section as Renault's own Beautiful and Huge Beautiful designs as well as Ford's C-MAX duo, but at a cheap factor.

According to Dacia, its name is resulting from the term ‘lodge’ and represents the MPV's capability to provide a household and its baggage.

Dacia informs us that the Lodgy methods 4,500mm extensive and that its inside will provide enough even for travelers relaxing in the third-row seating.

No other information were published, but we anticipate the Lodgy to be provided with several Renault found gas and diesel-powered applications.

The Lodgy will go available in The european union later this season, while Dacia said that a choice on the option a right-hand generate design for the UK industry is still to be finished.

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New Hyundai ix20 Small MPV

The first batch of official photos of the new Hyundai ix20 small MPV made their way to the gate to the world premiere of the car at the Salon de l'Automobile in Paris on September 30. The South Korean company Honda Jazz / Fit rival was designed and developed to its European R & D center in Rüsselsheim, Germany.

And what it really means Hyundai planned (but does not say) is that it took five seats Kia Come, and made some changes to the exterior and interior styling. On the outside, which means the new face of the hexagonal grille inspired by the ix35 / Tucson SUV, only one side mirrors and taillights, and a new design of alloy wheels.

Similarly, the changes are limited to interior trim and steering wheel, instrument panel, air conditioning systems / audio and door panels. Welcome to the wonderful world of badge-engineering.

As Venga ix20 will be offered in Europe with a choice of 1.4-liter diesel and 1.6 liter gasoline engine. The sale is expected to begin in the fall.

 

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Kia Is Moved Production To The Czech Republic And Slovakia

Lower Traditional western car business Kia Google said on Exclusive that it has began set up of the Venga minor MPV at its developing capability in the place of Zilina in Slovakia, which also makes the Cee'd type of C-segment models and the Sportage SUV.

Up until now, Kia designed the B-segment MPV at sister companies Motors Web site other Traditional western place in the Czech Republic.

To deliver growth of the Venga, Kia Google used more than €40 thousands of (US$55.3 million) into shifting the set up selections of the Zilina place, while also together with a third switch and a second website store, which led to the operate of 1,000 new individuals getting the total to 4,000 people.

Kia said that in the first 50 % of 2012, it will use over 1,000 more people in all areas of the capability from fantastic inspectors, welders and set up people.

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Rumors: VW Gets Serious About Producing the Bulli as a Microbus Successor

VW management is “very seriously” considering a plan to put the Bulliconcept MPV into production according to media reports. The Bulli was launched at the 2011 Geneva Motor Show as a study about a modern, eco-friendly replacement of the iconic Microbus of the ‘60s.

Initially there was no intention to produce the Bulli, but the public’s positive reaction to the concept study has made VW reconsider.

After all, along with models such as the Beetle, the microbus concept is part of VW’s heritage. And at a time when the competition is particularly fierce, the Wolfsburg-based carmaker is thinking about placing its rich heritage to good use.

If the Bulli project receives gets the green light, it will be built at VW’s Puebla plant in Mexico alongside the brand-new Beetle with which it will share its platform architecture. The choice of Puebla makes perfect sense, since the majority of Bulli’s production would be directed to the US market where the original Microbus was most popular.

The Bulli concept is a small, five-seat MPV measuring 3.99 m in length, 1.75 m in width and 1.70 m tall, with 2.62 m long wheelbase.

VW Group’s head of design, Walter da Silva, recently told Autocar magazine that the company is positive about producing the Bulli: “We don’t have space for another MPV, but as a designer I am convinced by this idea. This one would be desirable on a different level, combining practicality with heritage appeal”.

The study that VW presented in Geneva was a pure electric vehicle with a 40 Kw lithium-ion battery that can be charged in less than an hour at a charging station. The electric motor produces 85 Kw (114HP) and 270 Nm (199 lb-f) of torque. If deemed necessary, the Bulli can also incorporate a gasoline or diesel range extender internal combustion engine.

As a pure EV, its maximum range is 185 miles (300 km), it accelerates from 0-62 mph (0-100 km/h) in a brisk 11.5 seconds and reaches a top speed of 87 mph (140 km/h).

If it finally gets the go-ahead, it could go on sale as early as 2014.

 

 

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