Early this year, the new models ads abound. As for their realization, we must be patient. More than ever, our manufacturers are betting on this year to develop and preserve their turnover.
Citroën DS3: a simple facelift?
Citroën DS3: a simple facelift?
Unveiled there are few, the Citroën DS3 abandons turn the chevrons on the grille to wear the new DS identity, now separated from Citroën to better prioritize the range. Pulled nearly 400 000 copies in six years, the DS3 was a revelation, showing the French craze for customization of their vehicles and their attachment to the brand. Among the snouveautés made, we note a completely redesigned front, new phraes LED / Xenon and many new body colors. Under the hood of the petrol and diesel oscillating between 82 and 208 horses, as at present. Production will begin in a few months to a still unknown price but should be close to the current model, or less than € 16,000 for the entry level.
Pollution: Renault pinned to his Diesel
After Volkswagen is Renault's turn to undergo extensive testing. It shows the exhaust emissions tests well above the maximum permitted levels. According to Renault executives, NOx measurements (fine particles)would not be optimal when the temperature is not between 17 and 35 ° C. Renault is therefore bound to recall the affected models in order to add a device not to overload the air of these toxic particles to humans and ecosystems in the winter but in the summer during a heat wave. The models affected are the Captur and Space. But it may be that they are not alone as 700,000 vehicles would be more or less directly involved ...
BMW i8: developments shortly
The electric sports car in the BMW range is about to change significantly. Always looking for innovations, the Munich brand wants to make its i8 a technology showcase that will guide the range in the coming years. In 2017 a convertible derivative i8 will appear, a highly anticipated model. And from 2019, the exterior mirrors of the i8 coupe and convertible will disappear in favor of cameras! Built in the style of mirrors, they retranscriront on the central display a comprehensive and accurate view of the surroundings, without excluding blind spots, the bad and always creates appreciation even accidents. As for the engine, it will take some time before seeing it evolve towards more autonomy (35 km in all-electric mode at present) .
Ford Focus RS : ça promet !
Production of the fourth version of Ford Focus RS is just beginning it already seems to have a promising future.Tyron Johnson, who oversaw the project, said RS see this model as " capable of dethroning the fastest sedan on the Nordschleife of the moment" but also that "what mattered was to design a Focus RS more fun, more exciting to drive than its predecessor. the fact that it is also faster is only incidental. " Suffice to say that with this announcement, the Focus RS, with a mode to spin the rear wheels should to impress many. With 320 horsepower and 4WD, pleasure should be broadly at the rendezvous.
The fourth generation Renault Mégane put on an innovative design réintérant experienced stylistic codes on the Talisman. The line of compact Renault is much more aggressive and opulent so that some even discovered her similarities with German models. But it is well with the Peugeot 308 that the similarities are remarkable.Like the latter, it is proposed that 5-door. And as the GT version, it is coated with a blue livery and gray aluminum appendices, large wheels with five branches, with a power of 205 horses ... and the same name: GT! Suffice to say that Renault has not really looked far his ideas! Nevertheless, with its 4-cylinder TCE 205 horses and four-wheel steering, the Mégane GT promises. imminent commercialization from € 31,000.
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