The automotive exhibition in Geneva is rightfully one of the most famous and largest for the whole year. It is here that the best manufacturers from all over the world represent their advanced developments. As a rule, the innovations shown are aimed at the European market, which is characterized by a request for high-tech.
And now we will see which cars attract the greatest attention from the public.
New Generation Volvo V60
After buying by the Chinese, "Volvo" can not return the former revisions. Asians did not fully change the concept of the brand and rely on conservative standards and principles.
The new V60 contains a lot of features from other models of the company, but significantly increased in size, almost giving the flagship of the line. Now by car we see advanced optics and the unusual form of the exhaust system.
In the most expensive configuration, the wagon buyer will receive a hybrid power installationoutstanding over 400 horse power Power.
Updated Kia Ceed
Lost a strange apostrophe in the title and received an interesting appearance. Now he resembles a "hot" hatchback, and some decisions borrowed from a novice in the Koreans line - Stinger.
However, under the hood we see simple engines volume from 1.0 to 1.6 liters. In the top configuration, the owner will receive 136 horsepower power forces. On the European market as a gearbox will appear new robot, But in Russia, this decision will refuse.
Citroen Berlingo 3.
The most popular French compactment received fundamentally new design. It is made in the corporate identity of the last "Citroen" with narrow headlights and smooth shapes.
Now "" will be made in standard and long-base versions. In the interior, all the options of a comfortable and modern car appeared.
Inside a lot of pockets and gloves for storing trivia, there is a massive screen of the multimedia system. Optionally, the third row of seats will be available. Under the hood, gasoline and diesel motors of different power will be scented.
New Gelendvagen
Externally, it is not difficult to find out. He retained his former brutality, but received some smoothed forms for the benefit of aerodynamics and manageability. Serious changes touched interior decoration SUV.
It used all the advanced developments of Mercedes-Benz over the past few years. At the same time, high-quality and wear-resistant materials are preserved.
Under the hood, "Gelika" is located a four-liter engine for 585 horsepower. A nine-speed automatic transmission works with him with him, which together improves the car fromces to 100 km / h faster than 5 seconds.
New generation Hyundai Santa Fe
At the Geneva Motor Show 2018 we will see a new branch in the history of the development of the brand "Hönde".
Another corporate style was used in the design of the next generation of "". An unusual radiator grille is thrown into the eye, made in the form of cells. Narrow front lights are compensated by large diffusers and fogs.
Koreans worked on the interior, adding inside the expanser and technological. Some systems are used at all on serial vehicles for the first time.
For example, passenger presence sensors in the back row, allowing the driver to not forget about finding children in the cabin. In the line of engines remained the previous proven gasoline and diesel power units. A steadless automatic transmission is working with them.
NEW PEUGEOT 508.
Rumors about a possible presentation at the exhibition appeared not so long ago. However, already now there are official images with a car and confirmed information about participation.
The business sedan received a sports and bold appearance, and EMP2 was used as a platform, running on many other models of the PSA concern.
The headlights have become narrow and elongated on both sides, in shape they resemble a trapezium. Rear lights Have three sections by analogy with brand crossovers. Massive body lines and aggressive design will definitely find their consumer.
Peugeot does not change the traditions and to the standard 1,6-liter gasoline power unit offer two diesels to choose from - 1.5 liters (130 l.) And 2.0 liters (180 l.). They are aggregated by "mechanics" by six speeds and an eight-step automatic transmission.
BMW X4.
The Bavarian Concern will present at the Motor Show in Geneva 2018 model in the new generation. An unusual crossover coupe received a new architecture, a modified appearance and an improved salon.
Using composite materials In body structures made it possible to significantly reduce the mass with an increase in size. The buyer will be able to choose from seven engines to choose from. In basic bMW configuration Suggest a version for 184 "Horses", and the maximum version has 326 forces.
Skoda Fabia.
Skoda makes a big bet on a new generation, whose sales began to fall around the world. We will not see global changes in the car, but new design features and technical innovations make themselves felt.
The interior highlights an advanced multimedia system with a 7-inch touch screen. In the European market we will see liter enginesAs "atmospheric" and turbo. There are rumors that Skoda decided to abandon diesel engines In its compact hatchback.
Ssang-Yong E-SIV
"SSANG YONG" has not yet demonstrated interesting developments at international exhibitions. In his new concept, engineers have collected all the latest achievements of the company and established a fully electrical power plant.
The crossover should then go into mass production by obtaining high-tech security and automatic piloting systems.
So far, the engine produces power in 190 horsepower, and the maximum speed is limited at a mark of 155 km / h. The battery life is about 450 mileage kilometers, but it will be possible to charge them by 80% in just an hour.
New Audi A6.
The next generation of the legendary sedan will be similar to the senior representatives of the line. Recognizable features external view And modern technologies allow companies to declare a full change of generations.
Initially, the model will be equipped with only four and six-cylinder engines. In the S6 version, we will see the burbined V6, and the top V8 will appear in the RS6. A modification with a hybrid power plant will also be available in the market.
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In Singapore, there was its manufacturer of electrical supercars - Vanda Electrics. The first prototype of the company with the exotic name dendrobium (the model is named after the variety of orchids) promises extravagant design and extreme characteristics.
The Indian Concern TATA presented in Geneva not only the concept of his newest promising model, but also a new sub-worn under which sports car presumably will be issued. Indians want their cars to get more prestigious status.
More precisely, it is not even a car, but rather a certain transport module. The developers from Airbus and ItalDesign companies offered their vision of the transport infrastructure of the future, in which the usual cars will be replaced with universal capsules. And motorists do not like this future.
Alpine's light sports accumulation was officially presented before the "living" debut in Geneva, but some technical nuances were designed for a car dealership. In Geneva, everything was decided: the French really created a sports car who could sang the life of Porsche Cayman.
The Bavarian concern completely declassified the details of restyling his dual hours a few months ago, but now it's time to "live" premieres. No surprises, however, did not happen: even known russian prices on the updated "four".
At the Geneva Motor Show, the compact Toyota Yaris hatchback was debuted, refined by the "courtious" workshop Gazoo Racing. It is not only the debut Gazoo Racing in the European market, but also the first hot hatchback Toyota over the past ten years. And the hatchback with the class of leadership in the classroom.
Koreans from SsangYong once again presented a conceptual crossover. However, this time the manufacturer thought about transport for big familySo the concept of XAVL combines the features of several classes at once - plus modern technologies.
Koreans brought their most extravagant novelty to Europe - imaging and potentially not cheap fastbeck Stinger, who has already managed to get a nickname "cheap Panamery". And she, by the way, will be sold in Russia.
Citroen arranged in Geneva a lively show of a new crossover of his premium separation DS - DS 7 CROSSBACK models. The new product will be issued in France (for the European market) and China. Under the hood - a whole placer of the aggregates to choose from, including a hybrid installation, and in the salon - the kingdom of the touch screen.
No restyling: Presented in Geneva, the compact crossover XV in Subaru is called completely new - from the platform to the engine. Expanded the list of equipment.
The British prepared easier, fast and technological replacement of the outgoing model of 650s. The supercar presented in Geneva, which is only the initial model of the McLaren brand, is able to humiliate many Ferrari and Porsche.
At the Geneva Motor Show, Volvo introduced a new, second generation of XC60 crossover. The sacrifice received a new power plant and security system, as well as the technological position of the equipment taken from the "senior" XC90. There are also approximate deadlines for the appearance of the new XC90 in Russia.
The Japanese company seems to regularly roll out advanced concepts, but rarely brings them to the serial stage. Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross is rare, so the long-awaited exception. In addition, it became known when the mercenary crossover from Mitsu will appear in Russia.
Nissan did not spend a very high-profile premier in Geneva, but those who were - have a lot of weight for Russians. One of the important novelties is updated. kashqai crossoverwhich received a more stylish appearance and acquired better finishing materials.
The most powerful version of the Audi A5 coupe of a new generation with traditional RS literals has celebrated debut. With a new engine from Porsche Panamera "charged" coupe can be easily able to argue with competitors, with some of them it has already bypassed both in power and in dynamics.
Audi introduced another concept at the exhibition in Geneva, demonstrating the prospects for the largest southeth of the brand. Q8 SPORT CONCEPT - "charged" version of the prototype already shown at the beginning of the year, and charged - in the literal sense of the word.
The premiere of the concept named Sedric marked the beginning of a new technological era for Volkswagen: the concern seriously intends to occupy leading position in the field of autonomous technologies in the near future. The electric minibus is named only the first concept on this topic.
The first Geneva Motorshow took place in 1905 with the assistance of the General Representative of Michelin in Switzerland, the Bush field, the Geneva entrepreneur Alberta Vassali and the young Julie Menevian engineer, who was also owned by the Car Accessory Company and was the President of the Swiss Chamber of Commerce on issues automotive industry. 59 exhibits were shown at the first exhibition, with over 17 thousand people visited the event. The second car dealership also passed in Geneva in 1906, but he spent the third exhibition a year later in Zurich.
After several unsuccessful tryingThe fourth car dealership in Switzerland managed to organize only in 1923, again in Geneva. It turned out to be so successful that the next organizers had to equip a temporary exhibition space with an area of \u200b\u200b8000 sq. M. Automotive exposure and exhibition of two-wheeled vehicle It turned out to be placed in different buildings, so they were connected to a new passage with leased escalators. The auto stitch, which for the first time passed in the status of international, was visited by 68 thousand people, and the number of cars in Switzerland took from 33 to 39 thousand pieces. In 1926, the Palais Des Expositions exhibition complex was built for car dealership.
In 1934, Geneva international Auto Show It became one of the main events of this kind in the world and by 1939 two hundred companies participated in the exhibition. All exposures were not placed in the exhibition complex, so some of them were placed in temporary halls. The first car dealership after the Second World War opened its doors in 1947, but despite difficult times turned out to be successful - 305 exhibits were located on the square in 9602 sq. After that, the years of stable growth in the popularity of the event followed: in 1948 the exhibition gathered 200 thousand visitors, in 1960 - 300 thousand visitors, and in 1967 - over half a million viewers.
In 1981, near the airport was built by one of the largest and most modern at that time of the exhibition complexes in Europe - Geneva Palexpo. The first event in the new exhibition complex was the International Exhibition of Commercial Engineering in January 1982, following which the International Auto Show was held in March.
In 2000, a car dealership in Geneva was visited by over 700 thousand people for the first time in history, and the absolute record - 747,700 visitors was established in 2005. Switzerland does not apply to world leaders in the field of auto industry, so Geneva Motor Show stands out against the background of car dealerships in Detroit, Frankfurt and Paris more international character. The exhibition held global premieres of such cars as Mercedes 300 S Ponton, Ford Mondeo, Ford Granada, Audi 80, Audi 100, Audi A8 of the first generation and many others.
Volkswagen continues to dream completely autonomous electric vehicles. This is Volkswagen Sedric - (Level 5). I will not go into the details why the Germans decided to use the name, consonant with the adequate Nissanov name Cedric - is not so important. The bottom line is that Volkswagen walks to the goals set several months ago - by 2025, to launch 30 fully or partially electrified cars into production.
Representing the car, the head of the Volkswagen Group Concern Mattias Müller did not hide optimism: "Fully autonomous electric cars will make our cities cleaner and more pleasant to life. Just press the button - and you can go. "
Yes, this is waiting for us the future: I pressed the button - and sent a child to school by car ... Sedric - Quadruple, Seats are located Vis-à-Vis. Doors - wide, swing. The steering wheel and pedals, understandable, no. Button on a key chain.
I literally caught Mattias Muller and managed to ask him a couple of questions:
- What, in your opinion, most importantly, what will show the concern at the exhibition?
We have a lot of new projects, many new cars, but one of the main news is still Sedric. it new concept transport of the future. We go to the right direction and work on such cars have become serial. It's not so simple, but it is extremely important. This is a change of paradigm.
- What are your impressions of the meeting with the President of Russia?
This is my first meeting with Vladimir Putin, and rather short - about an hour, and this is a very positive experience. The president was opened and extremely concentrated on the topic conversation. Putin perfectly focuses in the situation in the auto industry - as well as the Minister Denis Manturov. We discussed several projects and the Russian economy, including the gas industry. Vladimir Putin is very friendly refers to the automotive industry and, in particular, to volkswagen concern. Let's see how the relationship will continue to develop.
- What are concrete solutions if they are?
There are no specific solutions, we only discussed possible areas of cooperation - and, as it seemed to me, the meeting was held on an optimistic note. I hope that this will affect specific projects in the future.
- Will there be more similar meetings?
I hope - perhaps, next year. It would be good to meet at least once a year.
Well, we will wait. In the meantime, the weather makes exclusively traditional cars - including diesel. This year, Volkswagen will present 60 new models and modifications.
Maxim Kadakov
Range Rover Velar: Tested in Russia
Running door handles - one of those innovations that will argue about how long the speech will come about Range crossover Rover Velar.. We have any thoughts right? How will such handles work in winter? Do not talk about? And in our dirt? The British was frozen on the body layer of ice 4 mm thick - and a powerful mechanism of emission of the handle pierced this ice!
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But not a single handle noteworthy velar. For me, this is the most stylish crossover not only in the cohort of Range Rovers, but also among all cars increased passibility From among those represented in Geneva. The interior solved in a minimalistic key is to envy many manufacturers who are still in search of their own, original style. Chef-designer Jerry McGovern seems to have already found. That is why there is a perfect arrangement of the Spirit.
Hello, Jerry! How do you do?
And in response, he raises a big finger in a wide smile: life is beautiful!
Not only designers worked on the machine. I do not think that at least the tenth of the future owners of Vela will go into all grave outside of the roads, but the car is capable of much.
Here is just one example: the depth of the overcomes of the fusion is 600 mm for the machines with a spring suspension and 650 mm for versions on pneumatic resistants.
Velar is built on the same platform as Jaguar F-Pace. Clear business, aluminum body. In a line of six engines - a new 2.0-liter gasoline turbo engine of the Ingenium family (250 hp).
The first cars should get to russian buyers In the summer, but, but dealers accept orders. The initial VELAR with a 180-strong 2.0-liter diesel engine will cost 3.8 million rubles, and top 380-strong gasoline is estimated at six million with a tail.
Retractable handles - free. And here, as usual in young people, you need to put a smiley.
Maxim Kadakov
Renault Captur: Our cousin
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Renault Captur Following the results of 2016, it turned out to be the most popular in Europe among cross-grade crossovers: 215,670 cars found owners. Enough, he must strengthen his position in the market. The French cost low blood, limiting everything with two noticeable and important innovations: for extra charge for the model began to offer fully LED headlights and panoramic roof. Like "adults"!
Recall that Russian Renault Kaptur. Looks like Captur only outwardly. Our model is longer, spacious, based on the old platform B0, uses simple atmospheric engines and the most important thing - can be all-wheel drive. The Kaptur market appeared less than a year ago, so that he was still very far from restyling.
Kirill Mileshkin
Cross moved
First Photos of Conceptual Crossover Citroen C-AircrossWho should come to the C3 Picasso shift, we saw the last winter. Journalistic Brachia expected the appearance in Geneva serial version Models. But no - there was a prototype on the stand, and in the final form we will see the car at the showroom in Shanghai, which will take place in a month, or the French will postpone the premiere on the autumn exhibition in Frankfurt.
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Be that as it may, C-Aircross turned out the damn attractive. Two-storey lighting, swing rear doors, wheel disks With a square pattern, red accents on the body - this car can be considered a clock! And of course, air bubbles on side moldings, protecting the sidewall of the body from shocking, look like the main shit. The length of the car is only 4.15 m, but it looks bigger. You could only look into the salon - they were not allowed inside. But so it is clear that he has a lot in common. Not very worst example For imitation.
Like C3 Picasso, the new crossover will be released exclusively with the front-wheel drive. The four-wheel drive will receive only hybrid modifications. The remaining technical details will be calculated later.
Yuri Timkin
Opel Insignia Grand Sport / Sports Tourer: We are waiting in Russia
Opel Insignia in the second generation was not easy. Now, and the wagon is entitled to the Sport Sport (Grand Sport and Sports Tourer, respectively). True, from a slightly swimming fatty silhouette of the first generation, there is no trace. Opel is now tightened and rapidly. It even makes a feeling that the car has become an older class.
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From the family disappeared the sedan, not too popular in the old world, the rest did without loss: there is four-wheel drive, and wide line of engines with a capacity of 110 to 260 hp Alternative mechanical box Performs an 8-step automaton. The scheme of the full drive, by the way, has changed. Instead haldex couplings or optional electronically controlled high friction differential ELSD on the rear axle is installed two multi-disc clutches, one at each of the wheels. They allow you to implement a traction vector control.
If the appearance of the Opel designers succeeded, the salon brings boredom. It seems to be modern, but I want some kind of raisin. The abundance of options is no longer surprising. The predecessor was really equipped with better competitors From mass grades, but now the positions are equal. Adaptive LED headlights and projection display of steel standard.
What about Russia? The news of the acquisition of Opel Alliance PSA seems to be given hope for the revision of politics against our country. If the GM concern escaped from us with almost full of brands, Citroen, DS and Peugeot, despite modest sales, remained. Perhaps the French will be interested in returning Opel to Russia. However, this happens not immediately, but after a thoughtful and unprecedented financial analysis.
Kirill Mileshkin
Jeep Compass - Little Grand
Jeep brand Mainlie Martley focused. And, judging by the presentation, worry it, mainly, the numbers. Last year - Jubilee, 75th for the Jeep brand and already fifth in a row - ended in a plus: more than 1.4 million jeeps were sold worldwide, more than 100 thousand were sold in Europe. For her, a surprise has already been prepared in the near future, which will be available at a price of 25 thousand euros.
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Externally, a compact crossover, a compact crossover, lengthened only, seeks to be similar to his older brother - Jeep Grand. Cherokee. And not only externally. The TRAILHAWK version, which concludes immediately adjacent to the neighborhood, increased clearance (up to 229 mm) and replaced bumpers, which ensured a larger angle of entry (29.1 degrees), ramps (23.7) and the congress (33.1). In addition, in the selector of the full drive system there is additional mode "Stones."
For the novelty there is a whole hob of motors. But for us - but the newcomer will get to us closer to the end of the year - there are those that are simpler. As in Africa and the Middle East, it will be a 2.4-liter gasoline tigershark with MultiaR2 (184 hp) and it is also, but with reduced to 150 hp. Power. Both paired with a 9-speed automaton and transmit traction to all wheels. However, the final list of versions for Russia is still discussed, so you have to wait for their final approval.
Arthur Sarukhanov
Opel Crossland X on the French platform
The official debut of the Opel Crossland X crossover in Geneva is symbolic. Yesterday was announced the sale of Opel Alliance PSA, and today the first model from the Rüsselsheim on the French platform is presented. The car will play in the same league with Peugeot 2008 and Renault Captur. In other words, in a highly competitive segment. In which, by the way, Opel already has Mokka X.
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Crossland X came to change the Meriva companktva. This is Trend. automotive market: Crossovers are crowded and classic wagons, and WaNa of all formats, and classic passenger cars. Europeans have a new format for moral, and manufacturers only follow the wishes of customers. Waen Positions are perhaps the weakest, and five years later they can finally go down in a global history.
Opel Crossland X will not receive a full drive, and therefore, the Russians, if the return of the brand still takes place, it will be more interesting classmate Mokka X. That although much older, but can be with all the leading wheels, and I managed to love compatriots before leaving the market .
Kirill Mileshkin
BMW 4 Series: Planned restyling
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Debuting without a small four years ago approached the planned restyling. Not in the traditions of the brand to make noticeable edits at this stage, and the "four" did not exception. Attentive look recognizes them lED Farram, From now on, in the basic configuration, and other graphics of the rear lights.
A number of changes occurred in the cabin, the list of options and the set of power units, but in general, no significant metamorphosis with the model did not happen. Since February, new products are available for order in Russia. Prices - from 2,440,000 rubles for a classic coupe and from 2,360,000 rubles for four-door Gran Coupe. The convertible is no longer for sale.
Kirill Mileshkin
Alpine A110: Return
Brand Alpine returned to car Mir slowly. About his revival began to speak six years ago. A year later, in 2012, I saw the light of the A110-50 concept, after which the french fries are somehow dried. Before the serial car, it came only now.Alpine A110 has 4178 millimeters in length, 1798 width, 1252 in height. The coupe turned out to be in 199 mm shorter, one millimeter is already 45 millimeters below Porsche 718 Cayman. The name Porsche emerged in no coincidence: it is this model that the creators of the Alpine are called the main competitor. Are such ambitions reasonable?
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Judging by the technical characteristic, quite. From the 1.8-liter "four" with the help of the supervision, 252 hp was removed. Weigh the car is only 1088 kg, so acceleration up to hundreds takes only 4.5 s. And the most modest 300-strong Cayman makes it for 4.7 s, but also - if there is an optional sport package Chrono.
Taiga on rear wheels Comes through a 7-step prerelect with "wet" clutches. Alpine A110 includes dizard tires and electronic imitation of the rear differential lock.
By the way, in design, the Frenchmen successfully managed to send to the classic Renault Alpine A110 of the 1970s. The newcomer gives him a tribute to the characteristic form of the stern and the four-person Front.
Kirill Mileshkin
Dacia Logan MCV Stepway - New Largus?
When you go around the stands with expensive exhibits premium marks, Envy is not so much, as at a visit to the booth of modest cottage. The Romanian company brought the Logan MCV Stepway wagon as the global premiere.
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We are perfectly known for the "shed" of the first generation, sold by us under the name Lada Largus. He has its own "stepway" - modification. But, speaking frankly, outwardly and internally, it resembles a slightly refined "heel", rather than a car. It is completely different, a second-generation wagon, which is not for sale in Russia. It turned out very pretty, not losing his main advantage - low price.
In Stepway, the car was turned on a standard recipe. Clearance increased from 124 to 174 mm, a practical plastic body kit added, a little original decor and 16-inch wheels. Ready! The drive, of course, only the front. Engines in the European market Dacia Logan MCV Stepway offers two, gasoline and diesel, both with a capacity of 90 hp.
Russian Largus still did not live even before restyling and at the same time enjoys excellent demand. The plant from this is good, but consumers who wish to buy a more cute second-generation machine will have to wait for oh how long ...
Kirill Mileshkin
BMW of the 5th series Touring: But he is beautiful!
The first Russian customers are already starting to receive ordered, but the touring wagon will not fall to us: connoisseurs - units. But he is beautiful! At the end of the fifth door, of course, grows up the useful volume of the trunk, but in the profile the car looks dynamically, as is the BMW.
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Regarding the predecessor, the five-year grade 36 mm in length, eight in width and ten height. The volume of the cargo compartment has increased the slightly, only 10 liters (570 l). With a double interior configuration, it can accommodate 1700 liters (+30 L). For comparison: Similar parameters of fresh Mercedes-Benz E-Class Estate - 670 and 1820 liters, respectively.
As part of the options, the universal is never inferior to the sedan, but the choice of power units for it is still modest. In particular, the charged version of the M550i XDrive is not proposed.
Kirill Mileshkin
Volkswagen Arteon: the most
Compiled by Volkswagen Phaeton, leaving, handed over the status of the flagship of the passenger line of the trade station. The car is worthy, there is no dispute, but for such a title is rustling. The Germans corrected the situation by presenting the stylish five-door fastbeck Arteon. And without declaring prices it is clear that now it is the most expensive car brand.
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The car came to replace the four-door coupe passat. CC and added in practicality. The lined roof line is still slightly overshadowed by the back of the rear passengers, but in terms of transporting things Arteon will give odds to his own source, the Passat sedan, due to the huge fifth door and the best transformation of the cabin.
The technique of both cars is identical, outlining that the image arton is deprived of the most weak motors. It can also be equipped with a multimedia complex with a diagonal displays 9.2 inches with gesture management feature.
Another interesting feature of the model is the Emergency Assist system. In case the driver loses control over the car (for example, he will lose consciousness), the electronics will be able to rebuild the car into the right strip and stop to stop, avoiding severe consequences.
Passat CC in the crisis left our market, but at the appearance of the Arteon we really expect. Prerequisites for this. After all, I certified Volkswagen for sales in Russia, doomed to single sales.
Kirill Mileshkin
Hello again!
Subaru did not indulge us with novelties, so the show caused high interest from journalists. Why, by the way, was the place for the premiere chose Geneva? Yes, because Switzerland is one of the main markets for Subaru in Europe.
Conceptually model did not change - this crossover is still made on the basis of five-door impair, so that its dimensions remained within the framework of C-class hatchbacks. Exterior design is now more angular, sharp. Attention is drawn to high clearance - the Japanese declare 220 mm. I measured roulette - it looks like the truth. So in terms of geometric passability, XV promises to be well done. All-wheel drive transmission, as well as the traditional Opposite motor (2.0 l, 156 hp) for the model (2.0 l, 156 hp). From the new - off-road X-MODE mode, when activated which the machine changes the sensitivity of the power unit and the riding electronics.
The rigidity of the body increased by 70 percent, and the gear ratio of the steering mechanism is reduced from 14: 1 to 13: 1. All this promises the best handling on the asphalt.
Salon got rid of the bitter spirit and asceticism: modern design, advanced equipment. The central console is decorated with a large 8-inch screen of an infotainment system. But the quality of the assembly was not impressed. The gloves cover dangles, gearbox lever - backlash. Ogrechi pre-production assembly?
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About prices while kicking. They will be told on the North American Motor Show, which will be held in the middle of spring. Well, before the Russian market, the new XV will get in the second half of the year.
Yuri Timkin
Brave new world
It seemed that the SMART brand I spent the whole fart on the extreme version of his microcar from BRABUS - such flying goats did not see the world. But no! These comrades decided not to stop and appeal to the world. At least this could be judged by the manschlage.
Reality, however, was far from expectations. In fact, we are in front of us by the usual five-door Smart Fourfour with a sliding plater roof, stylized under a jeep using non-hard scenery. Body body kit out of an unpainted plastic at the bottom of the body plus silver inserts in the lower part of the bumpers, and voila - in front of us ready crossover!
Of course, there is no full drive here in risen. Little of, ground clearance Not just did not increase - it is reduced by 10 mm! Eggness adds large 16-inch wheels, and in the interior there are attention to the metal lining on the pedals and sport steering wheel. Unlike the usual hatchback, the initial motor is the gasoline three-cylinder "turbotroix" with a capacity of 90 hp.
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On the russian market Smart Crosstown will be released at the end of the year.
Yuri Timkin
Universal, you are sport!
Here! It was that who initially had to be Panamera - in the spirit of very fast sports for the middle of the last century, which were produced by pieces! But the wagon appeared only now, and we are not a utilitarian name - Panamera Sport Turismo..
No, no, it's not at all in the inner space. After all, you can't call close. And she has more than sufficient trunk. And at the Sport Turismo version, if you measure the "under the curtain", it is the most of the entire 20 liters (520 liters). Limit capacity - if you ship under the ceiling - increased only by 50 liters.
I'm about a friend. The Panamera Sport Turismo wagon is surprisingly harmonious. This is a genuine Gran Tourism - a car that even fascinates in statics. I am sure that many manufacturers of premium segments will be treated on it.
However, there is one important moment and in part of the internal decoration. The fact is that the usual Panamera is a four-seater. And the fact that only two places are noticeably struck on sales in America, on one of the main markets. So, the station wagon Panamera Sport Turismo is declared as "almost a five-seater" car - with a plant formula 4 + 1. I mean by rear seat You can survive a short trip threesome or put in the child's middle. Will be more likely to take? Maybe. Especially since the roof is not so low, so even the tall people, sitting at the back, do not rest on your head in the ceiling - I checked on yourself, and my height is 186 cm.
Instead of outer mirrors - camcorders, and are not fixed in the usual place, but on wings. This is something new! Through five-hour 22-inch wheels are viewed carbonocramic brakes. Calipers, by the way, are painted not in the usual red color, but in Canary-yellow.
Salon concept is not yet declassified. But on the technique something is known. The gasoline 4.0-liter turbocharged V8 works in a bundle with an electric motor - the total power of the power unit is 816 hp. Plague! It is worthwhile to be surprised that overclocking up to hundreds, according to the statements of Mercedesovs, is less than 3 seconds. Maximum speed They do not reveal. In order for such a silica not to spend the backward, a four-wheel drive is applied. And not ababa, but with a variable vector thrust.
Updated Nissan. Qashqai.
Updated Nissan Qashqai.
A restyling model, which will be on sale in Europe this year, has received the Propilot system of the first generation. It is already tested on European roads and allows the car independently move between cities within the specified strip. In Japan, it has been offered in Japan as an option for the local minivan Sirena and is in demand: 70% of buyers are ready to pay extra thousand dollars for it.
In Russia, the system is unlikely to appear. Deliveries of restyling kushka will definitely be, but, obviously, next year, when his assembly is put at the factory in St. Petersburg.
