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Thursday, October 6, 2011

2011 NYIAS: Jaguar XK Receives Mild Facelift for the 2012 New York Auto Show



Jaguar revised the year 2012 model XK-Series Coupe Cabriolet and the shape next to the first XF sedans this week refreshed and XFR 2011 New York International Auto Show. The changes are more subtle than the XK and XF are purely cosmetic.

Redesign of the many elements of light with the flagship 550 horsepower XKR-S unveiled at the Geneva Motor Show in March.

The biggest changes are in the front of the XK that the gains in new and thinner than 15 mm that incorporate features headlights and LED indicator. There is also an oval grille and new bumpers, while the XKR is distinguished by a black mesh grille.

Vents along the front fenders were modified by the vertical horizontal design with a mesh insert and the Jaguar name. At the rear, the British perfected the design of the trunk lid with a fine chrome finish that allows the placement of 'bridge' Jaguar badge, and has added LED taillights.

Finally, Jaguar has added five new colors for the region and introduced new alloy wheels size varies from 18 to 20 inches.

Changes in interior design is limited to a cut ends including new ebony soft feel paint switches, glossy black finish on the center console, and phosphorus in the blue glow lighting and lighting, and for the first time the possibility of sculpted leather seats sportsmen.

The V8 engine has been moved to the 2011MY same area.
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Tuesday, August 30, 2011

Acura Presents 2012 TSX Special Edition with Modest Sporty Touches



Acura continues the celebration of its 25th anniversary with the launch of a new version of the 2012 TSX sedan named Special Edition that is available exclusively with a 2.4-liter 4-cylinder engine.

The Japanese company says the new model was "designed to evoke the fun-to-drive 4-cylinder Acuras of the past" (so does that mean it's current portfolio isn't "fun-to-drive"?), which in reality translates to a subtle aero package, added standard equipment and the availability of a manual gearbox.

On the outside, the TSX SE gains a front apron, a new rear bumper fascia, side skirts, a set of Special Edition badges and bespoke 17-inch alloy wheels featuring a polished finish with dark grey background.

Interior upgrades include a variety of cosmetic appointments such as the seating surfaces in perforated black Lux Suede inserts and red backing, red stitching for the seats, steering wheel and the shift knob, plus red lighting for the instrument cluster gauges, overhead lighting and footwell lighting.

The aluminum pedal covers and the bright silver plating for the steering-wheel-mounted paddle shifters along with black headliner material complete the look.

As previously noted, the TSX Special Edition is powered by the firm's K24 2.4-liter 4-cylinder engine available with either a close-ratio 6-speed manual gearbox or a Sequential SportShift 5-speed automatic transmission.

Sales will begin in late September with the TSX SE to make its first public outing at the Orange County International Auto Show on September 22nd.

 
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