Another BioPower-badged Saab? They're making a lot of these, aren't they?
They certainly are. This new 9-5 BioPower 100 Concept will be unveiled at next month's Geneva Motor Show. Stop yawning at the back, because Saab claims it's the first production cars games designed to run on pure E100 bioethanol, the clean - and powerful - fuel that's a buzzword in the industry now. Most bioethanol cars on sale today use E85 (a blend of 85 percent bioethanol, 15 percent regular unleaded), but pure E100 has a higher octane rating. So the 9-5 concept produces a muscly 300bhp from just 2.0 litres. Torque is equally high at 295lb ft, for a rapid 6.6sec dash to 62mph. Of course, the main benefit of flex-fuel vehicles is that the CO2 emissions created during driving are balanced by the crops grown to make bioethanol, making them potentially carbon-neutral. But UK buyers, in particular, will struggle to find garages at which to fill up. When's the last time you saw an E85 pump on the forecourt?
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Thứ Bảy, 3 tháng 3, 2012
BMW M Sport for 1- and 3-series
M Sport models for the BMW 3-series Coupe and Convertible
A new flagship has arrived for the 3-series two-door range - and it gives some pointers to how this summer's new M3 could shape up. The Coupe and Convertible's beefy M Sport styling kit is available with any engine spec and comprises 18-inch M-design alloys (19s are an option), a new spoiler and aero pack, plus 15mm-lowered sports suspension. This is no minority choice, either. More than three-quarters of BMW's six-cylinder coupes are ordered in M Sport trim. Buyers clearly love the M look, but without the expense of trading up to the real McCoy.
What do I get inside?
The M Sport trim bungs in a load of extra equipment, too. Figure-hugging sports seats are trimmed in cloth and Alcantara, the door sills gain M badging, as does the gearlever. Brushed aluminium dash trim and M steering wheel complete the interior upgrade. Prices start at £28,330 for a 320i M Sport Coupe, while the new folding hard-top Convertible can be had in M trim from £32,255.
A new flagship has arrived for the 3-series two-door range - and it gives some pointers to how this summer's new M3 could shape up. The Coupe and Convertible's beefy M Sport styling kit is available with any engine spec and comprises 18-inch M-design alloys (19s are an option), a new spoiler and aero pack, plus 15mm-lowered sports suspension. This is no minority choice, either. More than three-quarters of BMW's six-cylinder coupes are ordered in M Sport trim. Buyers clearly love the M look, but without the expense of trading up to the real McCoy.
What do I get inside?
The M Sport trim bungs in a load of extra equipment, too. Figure-hugging sports seats are trimmed in cloth and Alcantara, the door sills gain M badging, as does the gearlever. Brushed aluminium dash trim and M steering wheel complete the interior upgrade. Prices start at £28,330 for a 320i M Sport Coupe, while the new folding hard-top Convertible can be had in M trim from £32,255.
Toyota Hybrid X concept (2007): first official pictures
Toyota Hybrid X: the lowdown
Toyota's love affair with the hybrid continues: it'll show this Hybrid X at the Geneva Motor Show next month, hinting at a second Toyota hybrid to sell alongside the Prius. It's designed to showcase Toyota's new hybrid design language - a fresh look for its high-tech petrol-electric models, to differentiate them from its more conventional-fueled models. More excitement, less prosaic ordinariness, is the order of the day. This teaser shot doesn't reveal much, but CAR Online understands that Toyota is planning to introduce more triangular motifs, as seen on the FT-HS petrol-electric supercar, which will also be at the Geneva show. Toyota has vowed to sell 10 hybrids by 2010 - leaving space for at least two more models to be sold in Europe.
Toyota's love affair with the hybrid continues: it'll show this Hybrid X at the Geneva Motor Show next month, hinting at a second Toyota hybrid to sell alongside the Prius. It's designed to showcase Toyota's new hybrid design language - a fresh look for its high-tech petrol-electric models, to differentiate them from its more conventional-fueled models. More excitement, less prosaic ordinariness, is the order of the day. This teaser shot doesn't reveal much, but CAR Online understands that Toyota is planning to introduce more triangular motifs, as seen on the FT-HS petrol-electric supercar, which will also be at the Geneva show. Toyota has vowed to sell 10 hybrids by 2010 - leaving space for at least two more models to be sold in Europe.
Mitsubishi i (2007): first official pictures
So they're going to bring the i to Britain, are they?
They certainly are. It's Mitsubishi's answer to the Smart ForTwo - a diminutive four-seater that's 155mm narrower than a Peugeot 107. It was conceived as a K-car for Japan, under the tax breaks for small cars stretching less than 3.4 metres long, 1.48 metres wide and with engines under 660cc and 64bhp.
Ok, so it's pretty small then. But is it really a Smart rival?
Just one model will be sold in the UK for £8999. That's top-end Smart money, but the i car has four seats that'll accommodate adults in comfort; the clever rear-engine packaging liberates a surprising amount of room from such a small package and there is an abundance of equipment. Mitsubishi doesn't expect to sell very many i cars in the UK (just 300 in fact), but they'll be well equipped with auto box, climate control and electric windows and folding door mirrors. Build quality is pretty good, too.
They certainly are. It's Mitsubishi's answer to the Smart ForTwo - a diminutive four-seater that's 155mm narrower than a Peugeot 107. It was conceived as a K-car for Japan, under the tax breaks for small cars stretching less than 3.4 metres long, 1.48 metres wide and with engines under 660cc and 64bhp.
Ok, so it's pretty small then. But is it really a Smart rival?
Just one model will be sold in the UK for £8999. That's top-end Smart money, but the i car has four seats that'll accommodate adults in comfort; the clever rear-engine packaging liberates a surprising amount of room from such a small package and there is an abundance of equipment. Mitsubishi doesn't expect to sell very many i cars in the UK (just 300 in fact), but they'll be well equipped with auto box, climate control and electric windows and folding door mirrors. Build quality is pretty good, too.
Hyundai joins the crossover set
Yawn... not another crossover concept?
Afraid so. Hyundai will jump on the crossover bandwagon next month when it whisks the covers off this unnamed concept car at the Geneva Motor Show. It looks like a squashed coupe with raised ride height, but we know nothing else about the car at this stage - except it's made from lightweight plastics and is claimed to be environmentally friendly (which concept car isn't, these days?). Hyundai will also unveil its new Ford Focus-rivalling small family hatch. Codenamed FD, it's the Hyundai version of the new Cee'd from partner firm Kia and will usher in a new nomenclature for the brand; previously, each model wore an individual name, but in future there will be a uniform naming system (think Audi's A3, A4 etc).
Afraid so. Hyundai will jump on the crossover bandwagon next month when it whisks the covers off this unnamed concept car at the Geneva Motor Show. It looks like a squashed coupe with raised ride height, but we know nothing else about the car at this stage - except it's made from lightweight plastics and is claimed to be environmentally friendly (which concept car isn't, these days?). Hyundai will also unveil its new Ford Focus-rivalling small family hatch. Codenamed FD, it's the Hyundai version of the new Cee'd from partner firm Kia and will usher in a new nomenclature for the brand; previously, each model wore an individual name, but in future there will be a uniform naming system (think Audi's A3, A4 etc).
Maserati Granturismo (2007) first official pictures
Maserati GranTurismo: the lowdown
Maserati has finally revealed its new GranTurismo coupe, the replacement for the ageing Coupe/Gransport. As you can probably tell from these first photos, the newcomer is based on the existing Quattroporte saloon. The similarities go further than just the tasty curves - the new coupe will share most of its running gear with its GT sister, including the same 4.2-litre V8. There are a few subtle differences hiding beneath those muscular shoulders and gaping grille, too. The V8 has been tuned to yield a further 5bhp over the Quattroporte's 400bhp, and Maserati claims the Ferrari-built V8 comes with a more distinctive, sporting growl.
What will the GranTurismo be like to drive?
Maserati has worked hard to give the GranTurismo a 49/51 weight distribution; its wheelbase is 126mm shorter than the donor Quattroporte mechanicals, and the suspension is tuned differently, too. It is heavy though - not surprising since it is bigger than the Gransport at 4880mm long, and tipping the scales at a meaty 1880kg. The GranTurismo will be offered with an automatic gearbox equipped with what Maserati calls an adaptive control system, that adjusts itself according to the driving style and the conditions.
Maserati has finally revealed its new GranTurismo coupe, the replacement for the ageing Coupe/Gransport. As you can probably tell from these first photos, the newcomer is based on the existing Quattroporte saloon. The similarities go further than just the tasty curves - the new coupe will share most of its running gear with its GT sister, including the same 4.2-litre V8. There are a few subtle differences hiding beneath those muscular shoulders and gaping grille, too. The V8 has been tuned to yield a further 5bhp over the Quattroporte's 400bhp, and Maserati claims the Ferrari-built V8 comes with a more distinctive, sporting growl.
What will the GranTurismo be like to drive?
Maserati has worked hard to give the GranTurismo a 49/51 weight distribution; its wheelbase is 126mm shorter than the donor Quattroporte mechanicals, and the suspension is tuned differently, too. It is heavy though - not surprising since it is bigger than the Gransport at 4880mm long, and tipping the scales at a meaty 1880kg. The GranTurismo will be offered with an automatic gearbox equipped with what Maserati calls an adaptive control system, that adjusts itself according to the driving style and the conditions.
Vauxhall Antara (2007): first official pictures
Vauxhall Antara: the lowdown
After a few years away from the thriving SUV market, Vauxhall is returning with the new Antara. Priced from £19,850 for the entry-level 2.4, the Antara is pegged slightly above the £17k Nissan X-Trail and £18k Honda CR-V. Rather awkwardly, it’s also around £3000 more than the Chevrolet Captiva, its sister car with which it shares its mechanical gubbins. And the Vauxhall comes with only five seats, whereas the Captiva is available with a family-swallowing seven chairs...
If it’s not the cheapest of the bunch, what’s it got going for it?
Apart from being the new kid on the block, the Antara sports a healthy standard equipment list. The 2.4 E comes with MP3 compatibility, ESP and a hill descent control system. Step up to the 2.0 CDTi SE for DVD sat-nav, a built-in Bluetooth phone kit and an electro-chromatic anti-dazzle rear-view mirror. The SE starts at £26,295 for the manual, and an extra £1400 for the automatic. Generous kit or not, that’s an awful lot of cash for a 2.0-litre diesel Vauxhall.
After a few years away from the thriving SUV market, Vauxhall is returning with the new Antara. Priced from £19,850 for the entry-level 2.4, the Antara is pegged slightly above the £17k Nissan X-Trail and £18k Honda CR-V. Rather awkwardly, it’s also around £3000 more than the Chevrolet Captiva, its sister car with which it shares its mechanical gubbins. And the Vauxhall comes with only five seats, whereas the Captiva is available with a family-swallowing seven chairs...
If it’s not the cheapest of the bunch, what’s it got going for it?
Apart from being the new kid on the block, the Antara sports a healthy standard equipment list. The 2.4 E comes with MP3 compatibility, ESP and a hill descent control system. Step up to the 2.0 CDTi SE for DVD sat-nav, a built-in Bluetooth phone kit and an electro-chromatic anti-dazzle rear-view mirror. The SE starts at £26,295 for the manual, and an extra £1400 for the automatic. Generous kit or not, that’s an awful lot of cash for a 2.0-litre diesel Vauxhall.
Kia Ex_Cee'd Cabrio Concept (2007): first official pictures
Kia Ex_Cee'd Cabrio Concept: the lowdown
The Koreans' ambitious growth plans show no signs of slowing down; last week, Kia unveiled the Cee'd estate production car - today, it slides the covers off a soft-top version of the same model. Dubbed, somewhat cornily, the Ex_Cee'd Cabrio, the convertible will be shown officially at the Geneva Motor Show in early March. And don't laugh at the back - it was designed by Peter Schreyer, formerly head of Audi design and now boss of the Koreans' studio.
No folding hard-top here - why stick with a fabric roof?
Schreyer deliberately avoided the current trend for folding metal roofs, claiming that the soft-top would soon enjoy a renaissance. Fabric roofs certainly limit the designers' imagination less, as well as saving on weight and packaging bulk. Style fascinations include 19-inch alloy wheels, a 'meringue white' paint job and contrasting chocolate roof fabric. Will they build a Cee'd rag-top? Word is that such a model is pencilled into the production timetable, so expect something like this in Kia showrooms within the next couple of years.
The Koreans' ambitious growth plans show no signs of slowing down; last week, Kia unveiled the Cee'd estate production car - today, it slides the covers off a soft-top version of the same model. Dubbed, somewhat cornily, the Ex_Cee'd Cabrio, the convertible will be shown officially at the Geneva Motor Show in early March. And don't laugh at the back - it was designed by Peter Schreyer, formerly head of Audi design and now boss of the Koreans' studio.
No folding hard-top here - why stick with a fabric roof?
Schreyer deliberately avoided the current trend for folding metal roofs, claiming that the soft-top would soon enjoy a renaissance. Fabric roofs certainly limit the designers' imagination less, as well as saving on weight and packaging bulk. Style fascinations include 19-inch alloy wheels, a 'meringue white' paint job and contrasting chocolate roof fabric. Will they build a Cee'd rag-top? Word is that such a model is pencilled into the production timetable, so expect something like this in Kia showrooms within the next couple of years.
Audi A5 (2007): first official pictures
Audi A5: this time it's official
Stung by the leak of A5 photos, Audi has brought forward the first official pictures of its new A5 mid-sized coupe. It's the car designed to bridge the gap between the TT sports coupe and the R8 supercar - Audi's calling it a modern grand tourer. CAR Online brought you theleaked photos of the sporty S5 earlier this week; today we can publish all the official details of the regular A5, which goes on sale in June.
The idea of a mid-sized Audi coupe has been knocking around for a few years now; the graceful Nuvolari concept car was first shown back in 2003. The A5 is the production version of that car. It stretches to 4630mm long - roughly halfway between the A4 and A6 saloons. It's a new segment for Audi and, from a manufacturer on a roll with hits such as the TT, R8 and RS4, we're keen to see if the A5 lives up to the hype. It's the first Audi to get a new front/mid-engined layout - the front wheels are pushed forward, and the engine back, supposedly to improve the handling.
Stung by the leak of A5 photos, Audi has brought forward the first official pictures of its new A5 mid-sized coupe. It's the car designed to bridge the gap between the TT sports coupe and the R8 supercar - Audi's calling it a modern grand tourer. CAR Online brought you theleaked photos of the sporty S5 earlier this week; today we can publish all the official details of the regular A5, which goes on sale in June.
The idea of a mid-sized Audi coupe has been knocking around for a few years now; the graceful Nuvolari concept car was first shown back in 2003. The A5 is the production version of that car. It stretches to 4630mm long - roughly halfway between the A4 and A6 saloons. It's a new segment for Audi and, from a manufacturer on a roll with hits such as the TT, R8 and RS4, we're keen to see if the A5 lives up to the hype. It's the first Audi to get a new front/mid-engined layout - the front wheels are pushed forward, and the engine back, supposedly to improve the handling.
Vauxhall VXR8 (2007): first official pictures
Vauxhall VXR8: the lowdown
Fans of the recently departed Monaro, rejoice! Vauxhall has today announced its replacement, and it's another hairy-chested, Aussie bruiser: this VXR8 four-door. Although lacking the badge pedigree of the Lotus Car games lton, comparisons with the fabled 1990s hot saloon aren't wide of the mark. The rear-drive VXR8 uses the fastest Monaro's 6.0-litre V8 and delivers a muscular 414bhp, enough for a rapid 4.9sec dash to 60mph.
It's Australian, you say?
Yep - it's based on the Aussie-built Holden HSV Clubsport R8, which helps explain the Vauxhall's bargain-basement price. Owners of German super-saloons may weep when they see the VXR's £34,995 price tag. Rumbling V8 power is widely, and cheaply, available in Oz, you see. The lump in the VXR8 is essentially the same as in the outgoing Monaro VXR, but fettled to liberate more power and torque. As well as those 414 horses, there's a handy 406lb ft of torque with which to pulverise the rear tyres.
Fans of the recently departed Monaro, rejoice! Vauxhall has today announced its replacement, and it's another hairy-chested, Aussie bruiser: this VXR8 four-door. Although lacking the badge pedigree of the Lotus Car games lton, comparisons with the fabled 1990s hot saloon aren't wide of the mark. The rear-drive VXR8 uses the fastest Monaro's 6.0-litre V8 and delivers a muscular 414bhp, enough for a rapid 4.9sec dash to 60mph.
It's Australian, you say?
Yep - it's based on the Aussie-built Holden HSV Clubsport R8, which helps explain the Vauxhall's bargain-basement price. Owners of German super-saloons may weep when they see the VXR's £34,995 price tag. Rumbling V8 power is widely, and cheaply, available in Oz, you see. The lump in the VXR8 is essentially the same as in the outgoing Monaro VXR, but fettled to liberate more power and torque. As well as those 414 horses, there's a handy 406lb ft of torque with which to pulverise the rear tyres.
Thứ Năm, 1 tháng 3, 2012
Honda CR-Z (2010): more details of Euro version
More details emerged today on the European-spec Honda CR-Z hybrid coupé. It’s the big news on the Honda stand at the 2010 Geneva motor show – and they’ve now confirmed the all-important emissions and economy figures for this greener sports car.
The new CR-Z achieves 56.4mpg and pumps out 117g/km of CO2, says Honda. Like the Japanese market car, the Euro CR-Z can be ordered in 2+2 guise, although the rear seats are best left for more petite passengers.
What else is new on the European Honda CR-Z (2010)?
This hybrid coupé is based on the hardware of the Honda Insight petrol-electric saloon, so don’t get carried away with all this sports car chat. The two share the same 1.5-litre i-VTEC engine and IMA hybrid tech.
To import a degree of athleticism, Honda will equip European CR-Z cars with a three-mode drive system, to tailor the steering, throttle response and degree of electric boost. Drivers pick full performance mode, a dedicated eco setting or Normal.
One telltale giveaway on EU-spec cars is the day time running lights; eight LEDs bring the bottom blade of the headlamps to life 24/7.
When can I buy a new Honda CR-Z?
The CR-Z arrives in summer 2010; prices will be announced at Geneva.
The new CR-Z achieves 56.4mpg and pumps out 117g/km of CO2, says Honda. Like the Japanese market car, the Euro CR-Z can be ordered in 2+2 guise, although the rear seats are best left for more petite passengers.
What else is new on the European Honda CR-Z (2010)?
This hybrid coupé is based on the hardware of the Honda Insight petrol-electric saloon, so don’t get carried away with all this sports car chat. The two share the same 1.5-litre i-VTEC engine and IMA hybrid tech.
To import a degree of athleticism, Honda will equip European CR-Z cars with a three-mode drive system, to tailor the steering, throttle response and degree of electric boost. Drivers pick full performance mode, a dedicated eco setting or Normal.
One telltale giveaway on EU-spec cars is the day time running lights; eight LEDs bring the bottom blade of the headlamps to life 24/7.
When can I buy a new Honda CR-Z?
The CR-Z arrives in summer 2010; prices will be announced at Geneva.
Porsche 911 Turbo S (2010) first photos
Porsche will show off the new supersized, beefcake 911 Turbo S at the 2010 Geneva motor show. It’s the 911 Turbo aimed at that greedy niche who think the standard car isn’t fast enough. Which presumably consists of one Herr Rohrl.
We’ve never for one moment thought the regular 911 Turbo was shy of a few ponies, but someone in Stuttgart obviously thinks so. Hence the new Turbo S model, sporting a faintly ludicrous 523bhp and 516lb ft of torque. Thank goodness for four-wheel drive, we say.
Does Porsche always build a 911 Turbo S?
They have done in recent years. There’s a small band of buyers for whom having the top car is everything, and Porsche has serviced this niche in 1998 and 2004.
The extra power comes from the regular 911 Turbo’s pair of variable geometry turbos, cranked up to 11. The Turbo S is available only with the seven-speed PDK twin-clutch ’box and 19in RS Spyder wheels.
Considering the extra oomph on tap, combined economy of 24.8mpg isn’t too bad. In fact, it’s identical to the standard 911 Turbo.
And the 911 Turbo S is fast: 0-62mph takes a blink-and-you’ll-miss-it-and-let’s-face-it-probably-crash 3.3 seconds. Even 124mph passes in just 10.8sec, while top speed hits 196mph.
How much will the new Porsche 911 Turbo S cost?
Hold on tight. The 911 Turbo S lands in May 2010 and will cost £123,263 for the coupé and £130,791 for the Cabriolet. You’d have to really want the top-dog 911 to pay that kind of price…
We’ve never for one moment thought the regular 911 Turbo was shy of a few ponies, but someone in Stuttgart obviously thinks so. Hence the new Turbo S model, sporting a faintly ludicrous 523bhp and 516lb ft of torque. Thank goodness for four-wheel drive, we say.
Does Porsche always build a 911 Turbo S?
They have done in recent years. There’s a small band of buyers for whom having the top car is everything, and Porsche has serviced this niche in 1998 and 2004.
The extra power comes from the regular 911 Turbo’s pair of variable geometry turbos, cranked up to 11. The Turbo S is available only with the seven-speed PDK twin-clutch ’box and 19in RS Spyder wheels.
Considering the extra oomph on tap, combined economy of 24.8mpg isn’t too bad. In fact, it’s identical to the standard 911 Turbo.
And the 911 Turbo S is fast: 0-62mph takes a blink-and-you’ll-miss-it-and-let’s-face-it-probably-crash 3.3 seconds. Even 124mph passes in just 10.8sec, while top speed hits 196mph.
How much will the new Porsche 911 Turbo S cost?
Hold on tight. The 911 Turbo S lands in May 2010 and will cost £123,263 for the coupé and £130,791 for the Cabriolet. You’d have to really want the top-dog 911 to pay that kind of price…
Volvo S60 (2010): more details, photos, video
Volvo is pitching the new S60 saloon as a far sportier drive than the old model, which ceased production a full year ago. The 2010-spec Volvo S60 remains a four-door saloon, although the Swedes are at pains to point out its coupéness, with a sweptback C-pillar and plunging roofline. It looks slippery and the drag coefficient stands at 0.28.
If the company’s claims are anything to go by, the S60 could dramatically move the needle on our perceptions of the Volvo brand. Although not going quite as far as muscling in to BMW’s patch, they confidently predict it will outdrive any other FWD saloon out there. Not hard when that’s Audi’s stodgy A4.
Why are they so confident of the S60’s sportiness? Because they’ve thrown a load of tech at it, including: a torque vectoring stability control that actively sends drive to the outside wheel; greater use of aluminium and magnesium to bring weight down from the old S60; and a new suite of engines topping out at north of 300bhp.
The new Volvo S60: a 2010 Geneva motor show debut
Volvo will formally unveil the new S60 at next month’s Geneva motor show – but CARS GAMES already been up to Sweden to have a sneak peek. It’s bigger in every dimension than the outgoing S60, at 4628mm long and 1865mm wide, but remains a low-slung 1484mm height.
Volvo’s sporting aspirations mean that the emphasis is on dynamics over outright spaciousness. While the front seats are roomy, those in the rear are more cramped, with little space for your feet. All the seats are classically Volvo comfy, but with a novel – for Volvo – deep sculpting front and rear to emphasise this model’s sporty bent.
Boot space stands at 380 litres (smaller than the old car’s!), but if you want more space you should wait for the new estate version due later in 2010. As we revealed last week Volvo’s new badging policy, expect that car to be called the V60.
What’s under the bonnet of the new Volvo S60?
The hardware is the FWD matrix that underpins the V70 and S80, with the option of 4wd on higher-output models such as the range-topping T6. All the suspension and steering settings have been tweaked up to provide the sportier responses mentioned above.
Kerb weights fall between 1545kg and 1711kg, making it a few kilos lighter than the old model, according to the engineers. Engine line-up goes something like this:
• 2.0-litre four-cyl turbo, 200bhp, 236lb ft, 146mph, 7.7sec 0-62mph, 184g//km
• 3.0-litre inline six, turbo, 300bhp, 325lb ft, 155mph, 6.5sec 0-62mph, 239g//km
• 2.0-litre five-cyl TD, 158bhp, 295lb ft, 137mph, 9.2sec 0-62mph, 137g/km
• 2.4-litre five-cyl TD, 202bhp, 310lb ft, 146mph, 7.8sec 0-62mph, 157g/km
Naturally, this being a Volvo, there's a full gamut of safety gear thrown in – including the very Ronseal-like Pedestrian Detection With Full Auto Brake (see the video for this in action).
New Volvo S60: the business story
Volvo sold 600,000 of the old S60, which was launched in 2000 and only went off sale last year. It's being modest in its sales ambitions – where the old car peaked 110,000 per year, the target for the new one is a lifetime average of 90,000 annually.
It'll be built in Ghent and exported around the world; a third of sales will go to Europe, a third to the US and a third to the rest of the world.
If the company’s claims are anything to go by, the S60 could dramatically move the needle on our perceptions of the Volvo brand. Although not going quite as far as muscling in to BMW’s patch, they confidently predict it will outdrive any other FWD saloon out there. Not hard when that’s Audi’s stodgy A4.
Why are they so confident of the S60’s sportiness? Because they’ve thrown a load of tech at it, including: a torque vectoring stability control that actively sends drive to the outside wheel; greater use of aluminium and magnesium to bring weight down from the old S60; and a new suite of engines topping out at north of 300bhp.
The new Volvo S60: a 2010 Geneva motor show debut
Volvo will formally unveil the new S60 at next month’s Geneva motor show – but CARS GAMES already been up to Sweden to have a sneak peek. It’s bigger in every dimension than the outgoing S60, at 4628mm long and 1865mm wide, but remains a low-slung 1484mm height.
Volvo’s sporting aspirations mean that the emphasis is on dynamics over outright spaciousness. While the front seats are roomy, those in the rear are more cramped, with little space for your feet. All the seats are classically Volvo comfy, but with a novel – for Volvo – deep sculpting front and rear to emphasise this model’s sporty bent.
Boot space stands at 380 litres (smaller than the old car’s!), but if you want more space you should wait for the new estate version due later in 2010. As we revealed last week Volvo’s new badging policy, expect that car to be called the V60.
What’s under the bonnet of the new Volvo S60?
The hardware is the FWD matrix that underpins the V70 and S80, with the option of 4wd on higher-output models such as the range-topping T6. All the suspension and steering settings have been tweaked up to provide the sportier responses mentioned above.
Kerb weights fall between 1545kg and 1711kg, making it a few kilos lighter than the old model, according to the engineers. Engine line-up goes something like this:
• 2.0-litre four-cyl turbo, 200bhp, 236lb ft, 146mph, 7.7sec 0-62mph, 184g//km
• 3.0-litre inline six, turbo, 300bhp, 325lb ft, 155mph, 6.5sec 0-62mph, 239g//km
• 2.0-litre five-cyl TD, 158bhp, 295lb ft, 137mph, 9.2sec 0-62mph, 137g/km
• 2.4-litre five-cyl TD, 202bhp, 310lb ft, 146mph, 7.8sec 0-62mph, 157g/km
Naturally, this being a Volvo, there's a full gamut of safety gear thrown in – including the very Ronseal-like Pedestrian Detection With Full Auto Brake (see the video for this in action).
New Volvo S60: the business story
Volvo sold 600,000 of the old S60, which was launched in 2000 and only went off sale last year. It's being modest in its sales ambitions – where the old car peaked 110,000 per year, the target for the new one is a lifetime average of 90,000 annually.
It'll be built in Ghent and exported around the world; a third of sales will go to Europe, a third to the US and a third to the rest of the world.
Audi A1 (2010): first news, photos of Audi's Mini
This is what promises to be one of the biggest debuts at the 2010 Geneva motor show: the new Audi A1 supermini. Aimed squarely at BMW's Mini, the new 2010 A1 is everything you'd expect of a small car from Ingolstadt – and it's remarkably close to 2007's A1 Metroproject concept car.
The Audi A1 epitomises the downsizing trend in microcosm. Carbon dioxide is evil, motoring taxes high and social mores are making large cars less acceptable, so the thinking goes. Against this backdrop, there's little to argue against the new Audi A1's exquisite timing. It will be unveiled at the Palexpo in Geneva on 2 March and roll into Audi dealerships from October 2010, priced from around £13,000.
It's sure to send Audi sales back over the magic million barrier... especially once the five-door A1 Sportback has arrived (2011), Q1 soft-roader (2012) and A1 cabriolet (2013). Audi's deadly serious about small cars – and there's space for an A2 between A1 and A3.
Audi A1 (2010): the lowdown
Based loosely on the architecture of the latest VW Polo – the wheelbases are identical – but spruced up with more advanced modules such as a brisker steering rack, the new Audi A1 is supermini small at 3950mm in length. There are some big car features, however, including an electronic front diff lock to stop spinning wheels in hard cornering and a seven-speed S-tronic twin-clutch 'box.
Four engines are available in the A1 at launch, all direct-injection four-cylinder turbos with stop-start:
• 1.2 TFSI petrol with 85bhp/118lb ft
• 1.4 TFSI petrol with 120bhp/148lb ft
• 1.6 TDI diesel with 89bhp/170lb ft or 104bhp/184lb ft
Emissions on the diesel fall as low as 99g/km on the cleanest version. Performance, emissions and handling are all boosted by the A1's light weight, which tips the scales from 1045kg. Want a performance Audi A1? Wait for the S1 coming in spring 2011 and powered by a 180bhp 1.4 turbo. Faster versions still are possible, and Audi is developing an electrified version with an e-back axle. Presumably called the A1 quattro e-tron.
Inside the new Audi A1
The A1 has a typically modern Audi cabin, judging by these photos, scored with LED lights and brightly trimmed seats. MMI multi-control functions are available, as is a 465-watt Bose stereo with a 20GB memory capacity. Boot space stands at 267 litres (contrast that to the Mini's paltry 160), rising to 920 with the split rear bench folded.
Customisation is the name of the game with the A1, says Ingolstadt. Audi's eyed Mini's success with lucrative extras and options, so you'll be able to spec your new 2010 Audi A1 every which way. That charismatic sweeping pillar from windscreen to rump can be had in silver (pictured) or three other colours (black, white, grey). You can even change them retrospectively to match London's Fashion Week's latest colour fad.
Audi will build the A1 in its Belgian plant; initial capacity stands at 90,000 a year, but double that is expected once production is fully ramped up. That's a figure spookily close to Plant Oxford's Mini production.
The Audi A1 epitomises the downsizing trend in microcosm. Carbon dioxide is evil, motoring taxes high and social mores are making large cars less acceptable, so the thinking goes. Against this backdrop, there's little to argue against the new Audi A1's exquisite timing. It will be unveiled at the Palexpo in Geneva on 2 March and roll into Audi dealerships from October 2010, priced from around £13,000.
It's sure to send Audi sales back over the magic million barrier... especially once the five-door A1 Sportback has arrived (2011), Q1 soft-roader (2012) and A1 cabriolet (2013). Audi's deadly serious about small cars – and there's space for an A2 between A1 and A3.
Audi A1 (2010): the lowdown
Based loosely on the architecture of the latest VW Polo – the wheelbases are identical – but spruced up with more advanced modules such as a brisker steering rack, the new Audi A1 is supermini small at 3950mm in length. There are some big car features, however, including an electronic front diff lock to stop spinning wheels in hard cornering and a seven-speed S-tronic twin-clutch 'box.
Four engines are available in the A1 at launch, all direct-injection four-cylinder turbos with stop-start:
• 1.2 TFSI petrol with 85bhp/118lb ft
• 1.4 TFSI petrol with 120bhp/148lb ft
• 1.6 TDI diesel with 89bhp/170lb ft or 104bhp/184lb ft
Emissions on the diesel fall as low as 99g/km on the cleanest version. Performance, emissions and handling are all boosted by the A1's light weight, which tips the scales from 1045kg. Want a performance Audi A1? Wait for the S1 coming in spring 2011 and powered by a 180bhp 1.4 turbo. Faster versions still are possible, and Audi is developing an electrified version with an e-back axle. Presumably called the A1 quattro e-tron.
Inside the new Audi A1
The A1 has a typically modern Audi cabin, judging by these photos, scored with LED lights and brightly trimmed seats. MMI multi-control functions are available, as is a 465-watt Bose stereo with a 20GB memory capacity. Boot space stands at 267 litres (contrast that to the Mini's paltry 160), rising to 920 with the split rear bench folded.
Customisation is the name of the game with the A1, says Ingolstadt. Audi's eyed Mini's success with lucrative extras and options, so you'll be able to spec your new 2010 Audi A1 every which way. That charismatic sweeping pillar from windscreen to rump can be had in silver (pictured) or three other colours (black, white, grey). You can even change them retrospectively to match London's Fashion Week's latest colour fad.
Audi will build the A1 in its Belgian plant; initial capacity stands at 90,000 a year, but double that is expected once production is fully ramped up. That's a figure spookily close to Plant Oxford's Mini production.
Nissan Juke (2010): the full first official news, photos
One of the surprises of the year: Nissan today slid the covers off the new 2010 Juke crossover – and it's one radical-looking mini 4x4. Even Nissan officials call it 'challenging' and its postmodern face is one that's bound to spark controversy on message boards around the world wide web.
The new B-segment Nissan Juke takes its cues from the Qazana concept car, with a dash more realistic production details. There are six – count 'em – front lights, a very busy grille section mixing cheesegrater quadrants with pencil sharpener holes, and some voluptuous bodywork further back, whose flowing, exaggerated wheelarches lead the eye to a squat rear end.
CAR editor Phil McNamara has pored all over the new Nissan Juke and concluded it was 'egg and bacon flavoured ice cream' to the bigger Qashqai's 'blander vanilla'. Read his full analysis of the Juke in the next March 2010 issue of CAR Magazine out on 17 February.
Who's going to buy the Nissan Juke?
That'll be young urbanites, says Nissan. Just the sort to be persuaded by the edgy, London-designed look and bold details. And the modest accommodation shouldn't deter young, child-free couples: the Juke packs in 251 litres of bootspace, although that expands if you fold the rear seats.
Bearing in mind its city destiny, it's no surprise that most Jukes will be front-drive. Pick a higher-power model and you can add 4wd capability. There are three engines:
• 115bhp 1.6 petrol
• 187bhp 1.6 petrol turbo
• 109bhp 1.5 diesel
Torque vectoring systems will brake spinning wheels and send drive to the outer tyre to improve cornering dynamics.
When can I buy the Juke?
Expect Nissan Juke prices from around £13,000 when first deliveries start in October 2010. European examples will be built exclusively at the UK's Sunderland plant, which is ditching Micra production in favour of the Juke; expect production to hit around 20,000 annually once it's fully on stream.
The new B-segment Nissan Juke takes its cues from the Qazana concept car, with a dash more realistic production details. There are six – count 'em – front lights, a very busy grille section mixing cheesegrater quadrants with pencil sharpener holes, and some voluptuous bodywork further back, whose flowing, exaggerated wheelarches lead the eye to a squat rear end.
CAR editor Phil McNamara has pored all over the new Nissan Juke and concluded it was 'egg and bacon flavoured ice cream' to the bigger Qashqai's 'blander vanilla'. Read his full analysis of the Juke in the next March 2010 issue of CAR Magazine out on 17 February.
Who's going to buy the Nissan Juke?
That'll be young urbanites, says Nissan. Just the sort to be persuaded by the edgy, London-designed look and bold details. And the modest accommodation shouldn't deter young, child-free couples: the Juke packs in 251 litres of bootspace, although that expands if you fold the rear seats.
Bearing in mind its city destiny, it's no surprise that most Jukes will be front-drive. Pick a higher-power model and you can add 4wd capability. There are three engines:
• 115bhp 1.6 petrol
• 187bhp 1.6 petrol turbo
• 109bhp 1.5 diesel
Torque vectoring systems will brake spinning wheels and send drive to the outer tyre to improve cornering dynamics.
When can I buy the Juke?
Expect Nissan Juke prices from around £13,000 when first deliveries start in October 2010. European examples will be built exclusively at the UK's Sunderland plant, which is ditching Micra production in favour of the Juke; expect production to hit around 20,000 annually once it's fully on stream.
VW Touareg (2010) first official photos
Volkswagen’s all-new Touareg range includes a clever hybrid version that can hit 62mph in 6.5sec or travel 30 miles on electric power alone.
Set for a Geneva motor show unveil in March 2010 alongside the Porsche Cayenne – with which it once again shares a platform and most of its hardware – the new lower, curvier Touareg is 40mm longer than the car it replaces but up to 208kg lighter. Just like Georg Kacher predicted years ago.
What's new on the 2010 VW Touareg?
There are three engines from launch. Two diesels:
• 3.0 V6 TDI, 237bhp, 405 lb ft, 38mpg, 195 g/km
• 4.2 V8 TDI, 335bhp, 590 lb ft, 31mpg, 239 g/km
And the hybrid:
• Supercharged 3.3 V6 TSI, 328bhp, 265 lb ft (374bhp and 428 lb ft with the electric assist), 34.4 mpg, 193 g/km
VW Touareg Hybrid: how clean?
Those figures would make the VW hybrid massively less green than the Lexus RX450h (148g/km, 45mpg). But then what are the chances of achieving those with the accelerator jammed wide open? And anyway, more than a couple of miles on electric power and the Lexus is back to guzzling unleaded.
Rubbish CO2 numbers or not, Volkswagen claims this is the most tech-heavy car it’s ever built. As well as the hybrid drivetrain and the eight-speed gearbox and stop-start system fitted across the range, there’s the option of lane assist and departure warnings, active lights and air suspension with adaptive roll compensation.
Will the new 2010 VW Touareg go off-road?
Like the old car, this latest Touareg should be just as good off road as on. A Torsen limited slip differential is standard but buyers can opt for a ‘Terrain Tech Pack’ that brings low ratio gearing and centre and rear differential locks. And the optional Area View camera package that gives multiple views of the car's extremities should be as useful when it comes to negotiating rock strewn mountain passes as when trying not to curb the wheels outside a posh Surrey school.
It appears that cabin quality has taken another leap forward and there should be more room in there too, thanks to the bigger body and a sliding rear seat. No word yet on prices but expect them to kick off at around £35k for the 3.0 TDI when UK deliveries start in August 2010.
Set for a Geneva motor show unveil in March 2010 alongside the Porsche Cayenne – with which it once again shares a platform and most of its hardware – the new lower, curvier Touareg is 40mm longer than the car it replaces but up to 208kg lighter. Just like Georg Kacher predicted years ago.
What's new on the 2010 VW Touareg?
There are three engines from launch. Two diesels:
• 3.0 V6 TDI, 237bhp, 405 lb ft, 38mpg, 195 g/km
• 4.2 V8 TDI, 335bhp, 590 lb ft, 31mpg, 239 g/km
And the hybrid:
• Supercharged 3.3 V6 TSI, 328bhp, 265 lb ft (374bhp and 428 lb ft with the electric assist), 34.4 mpg, 193 g/km
VW Touareg Hybrid: how clean?
Those figures would make the VW hybrid massively less green than the Lexus RX450h (148g/km, 45mpg). But then what are the chances of achieving those with the accelerator jammed wide open? And anyway, more than a couple of miles on electric power and the Lexus is back to guzzling unleaded.
Rubbish CO2 numbers or not, Volkswagen claims this is the most tech-heavy car it’s ever built. As well as the hybrid drivetrain and the eight-speed gearbox and stop-start system fitted across the range, there’s the option of lane assist and departure warnings, active lights and air suspension with adaptive roll compensation.
Will the new 2010 VW Touareg go off-road?
Like the old car, this latest Touareg should be just as good off road as on. A Torsen limited slip differential is standard but buyers can opt for a ‘Terrain Tech Pack’ that brings low ratio gearing and centre and rear differential locks. And the optional Area View camera package that gives multiple views of the car's extremities should be as useful when it comes to negotiating rock strewn mountain passes as when trying not to curb the wheels outside a posh Surrey school.
It appears that cabin quality has taken another leap forward and there should be more room in there too, thanks to the bigger body and a sliding rear seat. No word yet on prices but expect them to kick off at around £35k for the 3.0 TDI when UK deliveries start in August 2010.
Kia Ray concept car (2010) first news and photos
Kia Motors has picked the 2010 Chicago motor show to unveil its new Ray plug-in hybrid concept car. It's a futuristic look at what a 4.4m-long Kia family car of tomorrow could look like.
It's based on the Kia Forte platform, but boosted by a plug-in hybrid system mixing a 151bhp direct-injection 1.4-litre petrol with the latest lithium-polymer batteries. Kia claims a 746-mile range: 50 on electric power alone.
The claimed economy figure stands at an outlandish 202mpg. Thank the zero-emissions boost of a 78kW electric motor driving through a CVT auto 'box.
Kia Ray: the lowdown
The Ray is bristling with Kia's latest green tech. Body panels are recycled and hexagonal solar panels are embedded in the panoramic glass roof to top up battery charge and chill the cabin on warm days. If the Ray reminds you of a well-loved bar of soap, that's because the designers have used as many flush surfaces and as few edges as possible to boost the aerodynamics.
Flat wheel covers, tiny rear-view cameras replacing mirrors and headlamps that move to increase cooling at speed all contribute to the 0.25 drag coefficient. Kia claims a 109mph top speed.
Will the Ray be at Geneva too?
Yes – alongside a low-CO2 Kia Venga and a new family of downsized turbo petrol engines. Come back to CAR Online on 1 March 2010 for our full Geneva motor show coverage.
It's based on the Kia Forte platform, but boosted by a plug-in hybrid system mixing a 151bhp direct-injection 1.4-litre petrol with the latest lithium-polymer batteries. Kia claims a 746-mile range: 50 on electric power alone.
The claimed economy figure stands at an outlandish 202mpg. Thank the zero-emissions boost of a 78kW electric motor driving through a CVT auto 'box.
Kia Ray: the lowdown
The Ray is bristling with Kia's latest green tech. Body panels are recycled and hexagonal solar panels are embedded in the panoramic glass roof to top up battery charge and chill the cabin on warm days. If the Ray reminds you of a well-loved bar of soap, that's because the designers have used as many flush surfaces and as few edges as possible to boost the aerodynamics.
Flat wheel covers, tiny rear-view cameras replacing mirrors and headlamps that move to increase cooling at speed all contribute to the 0.25 drag coefficient. Kia claims a 109mph top speed.
Will the Ray be at Geneva too?
Yes – alongside a low-CO2 Kia Venga and a new family of downsized turbo petrol engines. Come back to CAR Online on 1 March 2010 for our full Geneva motor show coverage.
Porsche 911 GT3 R Hybrid (2010): first photos
If you thought hybrids were dull, check out this petrol-electric car: the new Porsche 911 GT3 R Hybrid. Due to bow in at the 2010 Geneva motor show, the hybrid Porsche will race at the Nurburgring 24hrs in May 2010 as an experimental green race car.
Porsche calls it 'Porsche Intelligent Performance' – a marketing phrase we're bound to hear more of, as Zuffenhausen develops its hybrid technology to dispel fears of the long-term future of sports cars.
Porsche 911 GT3 R Hybrid: the tech story
The hybrid 911 takes a conventional GT3 R race car and adds an electrically powered front axle. Two electric motors each developing 60kW turn the front wheels, complementing the flat six's 473bhp slingshotting the rear axle. Four-wheel drive adds the usual traction gains for a race car, points out Porsche.
However, this is no full hybrid. Instead of a bank of heavy batteries to upset the balance of a racer, the 911 GT3 R Hybrid has an electric flywheel power generator to create short bursts of electricity to drive the front axle. The generator sits next to the driver in the cabin, ruling it out for production vehicles in the short term.
The flywheel generator acts as an electric motor – its rotor spins at up to 40,000rpm and stores energy mechanically as kinetic energy. It's charged during braking when the individual front electric motors double up as generators, and then releases up to 120kW of electricity for short bursts of around 6-8 seconds. Ideal for overtaking manoeuvres on track, then.
Sounds complex!
Yes, but it's essentially like the Flybrid concept that's been kicking around for a while. In a nutshell, energy that would otherwise have been wasted as heat during braking is converted into additional drive power.
It'll certainly make for a Silent Assassin on race tracks, when a burst of silent power could add a competitive advantage.
911 racing history
Porsche points to its long racing pedigree: the 911 has notched up more than 20,000 victories in 45 years of competing in motorsport around the globe. And it's not the first Porsche hybrid sports car – the Lohner Porsche Semper Vivus was developed by founder Ferdinand Porsche 110 years ago.
Porsche calls it 'Porsche Intelligent Performance' – a marketing phrase we're bound to hear more of, as Zuffenhausen develops its hybrid technology to dispel fears of the long-term future of sports cars.
Porsche 911 GT3 R Hybrid: the tech story
The hybrid 911 takes a conventional GT3 R race car and adds an electrically powered front axle. Two electric motors each developing 60kW turn the front wheels, complementing the flat six's 473bhp slingshotting the rear axle. Four-wheel drive adds the usual traction gains for a race car, points out Porsche.
However, this is no full hybrid. Instead of a bank of heavy batteries to upset the balance of a racer, the 911 GT3 R Hybrid has an electric flywheel power generator to create short bursts of electricity to drive the front axle. The generator sits next to the driver in the cabin, ruling it out for production vehicles in the short term.
The flywheel generator acts as an electric motor – its rotor spins at up to 40,000rpm and stores energy mechanically as kinetic energy. It's charged during braking when the individual front electric motors double up as generators, and then releases up to 120kW of electricity for short bursts of around 6-8 seconds. Ideal for overtaking manoeuvres on track, then.
Sounds complex!
Yes, but it's essentially like the Flybrid concept that's been kicking around for a while. In a nutshell, energy that would otherwise have been wasted as heat during braking is converted into additional drive power.
It'll certainly make for a Silent Assassin on race tracks, when a burst of silent power could add a competitive advantage.
911 racing history
Porsche points to its long racing pedigree: the 911 has notched up more than 20,000 victories in 45 years of competing in motorsport around the globe. And it's not the first Porsche hybrid sports car – the Lohner Porsche Semper Vivus was developed by founder Ferdinand Porsche 110 years ago.
Subaru Impreza STI Cosworth (2010): first teaser photo
Subaru has whet the appetite of hot hatch fans with this annoyingly restricted teaser shot of a new collaboration with Cosworth: the new Impreza STI wearing a Cossie badge.
The company calls it 'a special one-off project', but the project appears to shun Prodrive who have fettled many of the go-faster official Subaru Imprezas of the past decade.
Subaru Impreza STI Cosworth: what else do we know?
Very little. Only a short marketing blurb was issued today, giving away no further facts. Here's what they told us:
'Two of the biggest names in automotive performance have come together to work on a special one-off project, and the result promises to be truly staggering. Subaru UK and Cosworth have enhanced the performance, handling and styling of the acclaimed Impreza STI, creating a car games that will raise the bar for all-wheel-drive, high-performance motoring. Detailed information about performance, specification and pricing will be made available closer to the vehicle’s March on-sale date.'
More news as and when we get it.
The company calls it 'a special one-off project', but the project appears to shun Prodrive who have fettled many of the go-faster official Subaru Imprezas of the past decade.
Subaru Impreza STI Cosworth: what else do we know?
Very little. Only a short marketing blurb was issued today, giving away no further facts. Here's what they told us:
'Two of the biggest names in automotive performance have come together to work on a special one-off project, and the result promises to be truly staggering. Subaru UK and Cosworth have enhanced the performance, handling and styling of the acclaimed Impreza STI, creating a car games that will raise the bar for all-wheel-drive, high-performance motoring. Detailed information about performance, specification and pricing will be made available closer to the vehicle’s March on-sale date.'
More news as and when we get it.
Citroen DS High Rider concept (2010): first news
Here's the big Citroën news at the 2010 Geneva motor show: the new DS High Rider concept car, a thinly veiled version of the forthcoming DS4 due in early 2011.
It will be the second addition to the fledgling DS sub-brand of near-premium cars, following in the footsteps of the DS3. A three-door coupé, it's our first look at what is likely to replace the C4 hatchback range next year.
Citroën DS High Rider concept car: more details
This is a four-seater coupé that looks distinctly achievable for production. Even its panoramic windscreen is do-able – it's little different from the huge glasshouse on the latest C3 supermini.
The High Rider sits on appropriately chunky alloy wheels of 19in in diameter and stretches to 4260mm long. That golden paintwork contrasts with the unusual coated textile roof covering; don't expect any woolly threads on the production version due in 2011, however.
What drives the High Rider?
Surprise, surprise: the new Citroën concept car is yet another look at the PSA full diesel hybrid system. It mixes an HDI derv engine up front with an electrically powered rear axle – and means the High Rider can drive on full electric mode for short distances around town.
It also means that the PSA hybrids will be four-wheel drive. The first road cars will launch with this system in 2011.
It will be the second addition to the fledgling DS sub-brand of near-premium cars, following in the footsteps of the DS3. A three-door coupé, it's our first look at what is likely to replace the C4 hatchback range next year.
Citroën DS High Rider concept car: more details
This is a four-seater coupé that looks distinctly achievable for production. Even its panoramic windscreen is do-able – it's little different from the huge glasshouse on the latest C3 supermini.
The High Rider sits on appropriately chunky alloy wheels of 19in in diameter and stretches to 4260mm long. That golden paintwork contrasts with the unusual coated textile roof covering; don't expect any woolly threads on the production version due in 2011, however.
What drives the High Rider?
Surprise, surprise: the new Citroën concept car is yet another look at the PSA full diesel hybrid system. It mixes an HDI derv engine up front with an electrically powered rear axle – and means the High Rider can drive on full electric mode for short distances around town.
It also means that the PSA hybrids will be four-wheel drive. The first road cars will launch with this system in 2011.
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