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Sunday, November 13, 2011

Range Rover Evoque Revealed in Detail



We finally got some pictures of the more bohemian new Range Rover Evoque, which is configured to be in a number of ways people come next summer. Oh, hey, there are features, too. Just to get the issue price out of the way, Rover says it will start £ 30 000 when it arrives in the UK next summer (external prices come at a later date).

The "low carbon" front-wheel drive (or optional full-time four-wheel) Evoke is called a "cross section" and is the successor of new urban areas for the spiritual 3-door Range Rover old. A four-door model is on the way (see copies of espionage here), but I'll fire brake SUV, thanks.

From the photos, you can see the divine within - in this case with leather cover "double needle" stitching - home with the Terrain Response system waits for a transmission button Jag for inspiration, and all the connectivity you ever cell/MP3 need.

The dashboard gets an optional double-sided 8-inch screen (the kind that the driver and the passenger has the opportunity to see different projections on the screen).

Audio iPod is controlled through a 17-speaker system for Meridian and the rear of 825 watts, while the lounge area is a gateway to the stars (or a panoramic glass roof, if you do not feel as inspired as I am in this time).

The power of the elite Cute-Utes should be a range of petrol and diesel turbo engines, including start / stop tech, but Evoque is a little 'greener, thanks to the electronic power steering (which is considered a low CO2 emissions of the system).

The four-cylinder turbodiesel is based on a 2.2-liter unit and offer 150 or 190 horsepower.

Selecting the 150-horse diesel FWD will earn the highest rating a green economy, estimated fuel mpg Imperial 58 (48.3mpg U.S. or 4.9lt/100km) and less than 130 grams per kilometer of CO2 emissions (diesel 4x4 low will still be at an impressive 50 mpg (41.6mpg U.S. or 5.6 lt/100km) and less than 145 CO2 g / km).

On the other hand, if you want to burn the fuel and energy near the couple's relationship, go with the 2.0-liter Si4. With direct injection, turbocharging and variable valve timing, the car gives birth ... Well, Rover did not say, but 0 to 60 mph (96km / h) application is 7.1 seconds.

Suspension duties are handled in order to set treatment MagneRide sporty and comfortable (although this requirement is observed only at the time of testing). Land Rover, a program director Murray Dietsch says they are "tuned Evoque Range Rover chassis and electric power steering (EPAS) to provide precise steering and responsive low-speed, agile and fun to drive."

To keep things relatively simple, the Evoque comes in three variants of the get-go: 1) "Pure" (aka Base), which gives the car, soft-touch materials and aluminum fittings 2) " Prestige "(aka Deluxe), which adds 19-inch wheels and a lot of leather, and 3)" Dynamic "(aka Sport-Lux), which adds 20-inch wheels, unique exterior styling (bumpers, grille, spoiler with contrasting colors, etc.) and sports seats. There will also be a hybrid in the future, so expect this little guy, always greener.

The addition of a small range Range Rover CEO Dr. Ralf Speth, said: "These are exciting times for our company. Not only is the Range Rover Evoque increase our worldwide market share, which helps to define a new SUV segment that are more compact premium sporty and elegant. "

We will be more promising, Land Rover Evoque from the Paris Motor Show September 30th floor.

By Phil Alex

Saturday, May 28, 2011

Lincoln MKZ Hybrid sales exceeding Ford’s expectations


Given that the 2011 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid is little more than a gussied-up Ford Fusion Hybrid, it’s not surprising that the gas-electric MKZ achieves the same 41 miles per gallon city and 36 mpg highway rating. Admittedly, we were a bit shocked when Lincoln announced that the MKZ Hybrid starts at $35,180 (including destination and delivery) – the same price as a gas-only front-wheel-drive 3.5-liter V6 model. Perhaps that’s why buyers are snatching up the MKZ Hybrid at a rate that even Ford didn’t expect.


Initially, Ford targeted the hybrid version to account for approximately 15 percent of total MKZ sales. However, the numbers show that the MKZ Hybrid’s take rate has averaged between 22 and 23 percent since January of 2011. Ford says that March’s numbers look similar. Through the end of February, Lincoln sold a total of 3,343 MKZ sedans, 762 of which were hybrids. With no premium price tag and gas prices soaring, perhaps nobody should be surprised by the MKZ Hybrid’s take rate. Perhaps the better question would be, is the hybrid model profitable?








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