Jaguar XF gets New 163PS Version of 2.2-liter Turbo Diesel

Jaguar is doubling the XF's four-cylinder diesel offerings with the presentation of a new base version of its 2.2-liter unit that produces 163PS (161bhp) and supplements the 190PS (187bhp) variant already on sale in Europe.

The new lower output diesel accelerates the XF from zero to 62mph (100km/h) in 9.8 seconds en route to a top speed of 130mph (210km/h), while returning a combined fuel economy of 52.3mpg UK (43.5mpg US or 5.4lt/100km) and emitting 149 g/km of CO2.

In comparison, the 190PS model returns the same fuel economy and CO2 figures but it goes from standstill to 62mph in in 8.5 seconds and achieves a maximum speed of 140 mph (225 km/h).

The new entry-level 163PS XF 2.2-liter Diesel is priced at £29,950 OTR in the UK with standard features including suedecloth and leather seats, a touch screen centrally mounted display, electronic climate control, an 8-speed automatic transmission and Stop-Start.

Jaguar said dealers are taking orders for the new base model now ahead of the first deliveries in March.

 

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VW News Awards And Opens Order Book For The New Beetle In The UK

The new Volkswagen Beetle 2012 arrives in showrooms next spring English, from £ 490 OTR Price 16. However, the German company taking orders now.

In Britain, the introduction of new Beetle with two petrol engines available, a 1.2-liter TSI unit of 105 horses attached to a seven-speed DSG gearbox and a 160hp 1.4-liter TSI delivered with a six-speed manual transmission.

Buyers can choose from three trim levels beetle design, and Sport. The 1.2-liter Beetle is available in the cut or design of 16.490 pounds (RRP OTR) and the design of 1.4 liters or the Sport from £ 19 470.

On the basis of the Beetle comes standard with air conditioning, remote central locking, CD system with DAB radio RCD 310 and rear seat Isofix preparation.

Design quality mid-level adds 17-inch alloy wheels, Bluetooth with MDI (Multi Device Interface), and iPod connectivity, fog lights, alarm, an RCD 510 DAB radio / CD player, multifunction steering wheel wrapped leather and body color door edge panels.

Brings sports suspension 18-inch alloy wheels, tinted windows, cruise control, sport seats, fog lights, shiny blacks door mirrors, dashboard and door panels and 2-zone electronic climate control.

Volkswagen Beetle will further increase the range in England with the introduction of three additional plants, including a 1.6-liter diesel engine with 105hp TDI BlueMotion, a 2.0-liter TDI diesel with 140 hp and a 2.0-liter TSI gasoline 200hp with the possibility of a manual transmission 6SP for the model 1.2-liter TSI in the second half of 2012.

 

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Mitsubishi i EV Priced from $20,490 in the U.S., Close to $5,000 Less than Nissan’s Leaf

The main reason Mitsubishi Eclipse Endeavor will drop and Galant models of his American series is to focus on the development of zero emission vehicles like the Mitsubishi i (also known as the i-MiEV in Europe). The Japanese automaker announced the Auto Show in New York, the plug-in EV will arrive in U.S. showrooms in November 2011, with prices starting at $ 20,490 (€ 14,100) for standard model and $ 22,490 ES for the ES version better equipped, the government subsidies included.

Benefit up to $ 7,500 (€ 5,160) and the federal tax credit, the Mitsubishi is the most affordable 100% electric mass market production of vehicle available in North America. At $ 20,490, I have almost $ 5,000 less than the Nissan Leaf ($ 25,280), although the latter is a compact model, while the Mitsubishi is a sub-compact.

Technology developed by Mitsubishi MiEV, the rear wheel with a synchronous electric motor power 66, a pack of lithium-ion batteries that can store up to 330V 16 kWh and a single fixed-gear transmission. The electric motor produces a maximum torque of 145 lb.-ft. (196 Nm) and allows a maximum speed of 80 mph (129 km / h).

The car has a range of 85 miles (137 km) with a full load. A full charge takes 6 hours in a 2 240V/15A charging system EVSE Eaton and 22.5 hours in a conventional one. However, the batteries can be charged up to 80 percent of capacity in 30 minutes to an audience of rapid charge station. The batteries have a 8-year/100, 000 mile warranty.

Standard equipment includes electronic climate control system and cab heater, electric windows and mirrors, 4-speaker system 100 watt sound system and remote system MiEV, which allows the battery is charged via a timer and pre-activation air conditioning or heating.

The Mitsubishi i arrive in U.S. dealerships in November 2011 in California, Oregon, Washington and Hawaii. Release northeastern U.S. market in March 2012, with nationwide availability expected in December 2012.

By Dan Mihalascu

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