Smart will show at the Paris Motor Show "star" concept

German brand Smart will bring to the French capital concept sports coupe Forstars, which, judging by appearance, to the standard car has a slight attitude. The car is different in that it has only two seats, but a very large trunk.

"Smart aims for the stars." So begins an official press release, which announced the world premiere of the concept of Smart Forstars the Paris Motor Show. The company refers to the class of novelty SUC (Sports Utility Coupe) or utilitarian sport coupe. In the car, there is only room for two people. The rest of the amount placed under the luggage compartment. The name for the concept was invented under the impression from the panoramic roof, which allows you to see the sky, and if it happens at night, and the stars. A sort of "chip" concept is a video projector, which is built into the car's hood.

The concept turned out, as all cars Smart, compact. Machine Length - 3350 mm, width - 1710 mm, height - 1505 mm. Wheel base in this case is 2470 mm, which is immediately to 603 mm more than the serial Smart Fortwo. Track width has also increased, up to 1475 mm at the front and rear (plus 193 and 90 mm).

Concept is equipped with an electric motor, the same that drives the electric car Smart Brabus. The engine develops 80 hp power and 135 Nm of torque. With a maximum speed of the motor concept is more than 130 km / h On the prospects of production of this concept the company does not report.

Mini has released the production version of Paceman

British brand Mini released data on the production version of the concept Paceman. According to the company, the new machine is the first class Sports Activity Coupe in the premium compact segment. In Russia orders Paceman will receive at the beginning of next year.

Mini calls the Paceman a perfect city car. Compact body, sporty and more spacious cabin make the car comfortable and practical. Paceman initially be available with four engine choices. The car will receive gasoline and diesel engines, ranging from 112 to 184 hp Thus, there will be four versions of the model designation.

First - Cooper Paceman - get a 1.6-liter 122-horsepower engine, which develops 160 Nm of torque. Average fuel consumption for this model will be 6 liters per 100 km. Version of the Cooper S Paceman will be powered by the same 1.6-liter engine with direct injection and turbocharger TwinScroll, which provide 184 hp power and 240 Nm of torque. Fuel consumption is not increased much - 6.1 liters per 100 km.

Diesel models get a turbocharged engine with variable turbine geometry and direct injection Common Rail. Version Cooper D Paceman equipped 1.6-liter engine that develops 112 hp power and 270 Nm of torque. Fuel consumption is 4.4 liters per 100 km. For this model, the 1.6-liter engine can be replaced by a 2-liter version of ordering with automatic transmission.

Finally, the version of Cooper SD Paceman get a 2.0-liter engine that develops a maximum power of 143 hp and a maximum torque of 305 Nm. Average fuel consumption is 4.6 liters per 100 km.

The base will be a combination of the 6-speed manual transmission. Option will be offered "automatic". A Mini ALL4 all-wheel drive will be available for the latest versions of the three listed. In normal circumstances, ALL4 sends 50% of engine power to the rear wheels, in extreme conditions, such as when driving on icy or snow-covered road, the figure rises to 100%. In the future, there will be also "charged" version of the model - Mini John Cooper Works Paceman.

Already in the basic car is equipped with a sports suspension lowered, and optional receive-wheel drive (AWD second in the history of the brand after the Countryman).

Externally Paceman - a typical Mini. Of the design innovations that were previously in the form of British cars were not present, we can note the rear lights for the first time with a horizontal arrangement.

In the rear are two individual seats instead of the couch, and the front seats are raised slightly, which improves visibility for the driver and front passenger. The rear seats fold down, so that the amount of luggage you can increase from 330 to 1080 liters. Interestingly, the front sports seats are standard on the Mini Paceman. Leather interior is optionally available.

World premiere of the new Mini Paceman will be held at the Paris Motor Show. In our country, the novelty will be available to order in the first quarter of 2013. At the same time available will be known for our market and the cost of the modification.

BMW showed the first front-drive car - a hybrid Active Tourer

At the Paris Motor Show BMW, as promised, to bring his first front-drive car. It is true that, contrary to expectations, the car will be named Active Tourer, hybrid power plant and the status of the concept.

As the company says, BMW Concept Active Tourer - first in the segment of premium compact cars, which will combine the comfort, space and functionality with sporting dynamics and stylish appearance. The manufacturer believes novelty, which in the future should be the production car, the key point of the expansion in the compact premium segment, which will grow by about 5% per year.

The concept was a hybrid powerplant. And borrowed technology from the sports BMW i8. Hybrid Active Tourer can be recharged from a household outlet in 220 (called Plug-in-Hybrid Electric Vehicle, PHEV). The manufacturer believes that it is this version of the hybrid will have the greatest value in the future. Combines an electric motor with a 1.5-liter gasoline engine, which drives the front wheels. So what will be the first hybrid BMW, albeit conceptual, with this type of drive.

The total installed power of 190 hp Acceleration to 100 km / h in less than 8 seconds, a top speed of 200 km / h The average fuel consumption is about 2.5 liters per 100 km. On one electric BMW can reach 30 km, which is a good indicator for this type of hybrid. In principle, most of the daily trips (eg, to and from work) can be done at all without the engine. Furthermore, the electric motor can be used in cases when you need a large and transient increase in power, such as when maneuvering on the highway. Hybrid supplemented by a system of energy recovery during braking and automatic "start-stop".

Length of the car is 4350 mm, width - 1834 mm, height - 1560 mm Wheelbase - 2670 mm. The company is positioning its new product as a convenient and practical car, including, for family buyers, for which considerable importance is the amount of space inside. Able to achieve this due to the high roofline and compact accommodation motor. Battery pack is located under the floor, so that does not take place in the trunk. In addition, to increase the space for passengers allowed short overhangs and a long wheelbase.

Design new items can be fully assessed by the photo released, and in the near future and at the Motor Show, which starts on September 27. In general, the concept is a bit unusual for BMW, which is distinguished by its sporty and often aggressive design. The impression is created mainly by body style. But the "face" of the machine just is fully consistent corporate identity Bavarian brand. This is evident in the new headlamps, whose shape echoes the "treshka" typical "nostrils" and vyshtampovka on the hood. The concept was a typical 5-spoke 20-inch alloy wheels.

Car interior deserves special attention. True, looking at him, it's clear that the series is such a design would not. What stands alone panoramic roof coated with a pattern. Most likely, for a production version of the interior somewhat simplified. However, despite some futuristic interior turned out quite organic and does not cause a sense of "space shuttle taking off."

Interior lighting in accordance with the selected mode. In the "sport" is a bright orange color. In the "eco" - partially blue. A center console is made compact and the "light", which increases the space (real and visual) for the feet of the driver and front passenger.

For the first time in the compact class in the front headrests installed large full-color displays. Perhaps, this option will be available as an option. Now speak of your machine just yet.

Mentioned earlier panoramic roof - not just a decorative element or static. It is made of a composite glass with the innovative technology of Suspended Particle Device (SPD), which allows to change the transparency or the temperature of the roof. Settings are configured with a single button. Transparency can vary the level of very dark sunglasses to the crystalline surface. Such technology would enjoy great success in Russia, replacing tinted if it can be expensive to use on the front side windows of different machines.

The rear seats fold down in the ratio 40:20:40. If you add up all three parts, form a flat floor, which is convenient to transport luggage. For the convenience of the passengers in the rear seat backs of front seats are special tables, which have a built-in tablet computers. If the item is really necessary to use as a desk, computers can cover panel.

The company has not said when the Active Tourer Concept will be the production model. But what will be, we can say with a high degree of probability. Now (except for details) car is almost ready for mass production. The company remained bring to mind the manufacturing process of hybrids to the final cost of the machine was attractive to the buyer.

Lexus began sales of the new Russian ES

September 15 the Japanese automaker Lexus began sales in Russia of the sixth generation premium sedan Lexus ES. New versions will be available in a hybrid drive - ES 300h, as well as versions with petrol engines ES 250 and ES 350. Prices for Lexus ES start at 1,597,000 rubles.

According to the company, the exterior of the car can be easily distinguished by the new brand in the shape of the radiator grille spindle. Salon Lexus ES was more, especially it should be much second-row passengers.

Lexus ES in the database system provides access to the car and the SmartKey system air ionization Nanoe. The new LED lights appeared on the dashboard and door openings. There is a machine and selector driving modes Eco / Normal / Sport.

Depending on the configuration, the new ES can be offered with xenon headlights with automatic tilt and automatic switching to the passing beam, a navigation system with 8-inch display and a joystick remote control Remote Touch, the three-band climate control, a panoramic roof, the hatch Power and audio system premium Mark Levinson c 15 speakers.

Additional options include the availability of a rear view camera, the system alert the driver when changing lanes and monitoring system "blind spots" in the side mirrors. The car also received a heated steering wheel, heated front and rear seats, heated windshield wiper area.

In Russia, the Lexus ES is available in the following trim levels - Comfort, Executive, Premium, Luxury (ES 250); Premium 1, Premium 2, Luxury (ES 350 and ES 300h). Prices for Lexus ES start at 1,597,000 rubles (ES 250). The maximum cost - 2,306,000 rubles (ES 300h in picking Luxury).

Three-door Hyundai i30 - first pictures

Following the three-door KIA pro_cee'd appeared and soplatformennik - Hyundai i30. Public debut will take place at the Paris Motor Show.
 

As in the case of the recently introduced KIA pro_cee'd, from its five-door Hyundai i30 three-door features a new modification of the false radiator grille, revised lower bumper styling and other sections protivotumannok. According to preliminary information, the model will be offered in a rich bundle compared to the five-door hatchback. In particular, 16-inch wheels will be included directly in the basic equipment.

 

Peugeot 2008 Crossover will go into production in 2014

In Paris, a concept in 2013 by pipeline - a way to describe the fate of the new Peugeot 2008 crossover, which the company is building on the base hatchback 208.
 

The new concept is a logical development of a prototype of the Peugeot called Urban Crossover, which was first shown at an exhibition in Beijing. In the model range of the brand car will take place in the Peugeot 3008 and 4008 and due to its compact size will be a direct competitor of Nissan Juke.
 

Build a new crossover based on the Peugeot 208 hatchback, which he will borrow scale power plants. Production crossover, according to preliminary information, will begin in 2013, so it is possible that even at the Geneva Motor Show we will see a production version of the model, which the company choose the right price tag, nothing can stop to be as a leader in the class, which is now the Juke .

The question remains driven, because of its all-wheel drive platform with no car. So, most likely, will be exclusively monoprivodnym crossover. That, however, not much of a disadvantage, given its urban destination.

 

Ukraine imposed salvage fee - currently only in Russian car

According to government in Ukraine will be a new duty on cars imported from Russia. Cars with the most popular engine size of 1 to 2 liters will now be subject to an additional fee of 7370 hryvnia. Which means that the so-called "budget" Russian cars will no longer be quite so cost.
 

In particular in the decision № 843 of September 3, said that importers who import cars for sale and a body to them from Russia are now required to provide their own recycling in the future or a contract with the undertaking with the approved prices. Prices, by the way, is already approved.

For cars with an engine capacity not exceeding 1 liter - 4730 hryvnia. Picking on the most popular category of vehicles with engines of between one and two liters, that is to "Lada», Hyundai Accent, KIA Rio sedan and Volkswagen Polo, will be 7370 hryvnia. From two to three liters - 14,080 hryvnia. The fee for cars with engines between 3 and 3.5 liters will be 19 085 hryvnia, if engine capacity greater than 3,500 cubic centimeters, and the 30 250 hryvnia.

Most of all, get a used car, in particular those with the release of which has passed three years - the amount of utilization fee is from 29 150 to 192 555 hryvnia. Do not go to a fortuneteller to guess that in the near future, a similar fate befall the new and used cars not only from Russia.