aautomobile: June 2009

HONDA FREED

Tuesday, June 30, 2009

Minivan 7-seaters uses the same platform with the Honda Jazz, but the wheel base longer. Indonesia is the second country after Japan to get this model. Indonesian also the production base only in Southeast Asia.
Minivan offer this combination of elegant style, roomy interior, the engine is very efficient. Although the same jazz-based, but it does not look nearly similar. Three seats in the row consists of four captain seat and benches in the third row can be folded to the side.

Engine
Machine used, the same as Jazz and the Honda City 1.5 liter four cylinder that produces 120hp.
achievement as Best value car in 2008. Sales are also impressive. Only six months have been in a minivan in Japan, namely sold 60,000 units.

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HONDA JAZZ

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Like the Civic, the Jazz is one of Honda's best selling vehicles world-wide and an important vehicle for the company. If the Jazz does well, Honda does well.

Engine
the Honda Jazz will be packed with a 1.3-litre 4-cylinder engine. Gearbox types for the new car include a 5-speed manual, 5-speed auto and a CVT auto.

European drivers can choose from a super efficient 1.2-litre engine that uses just 5.1L/100km combined, with super low CO2 emissions of 120g/km.

The tiny 66kW (90hp) 1.2-litre engine may come to Australia, but the 1.3- and 1.4-litre engines are more likely.

The new new 1.4-litre engine (74kW, 127Nm) is likely to replace the previous 1.5-litre mill, and has fuel economy of 5.1L/100km when equipped with the i-Shift semi-automated manual transmission, which is down from 5.9L/100km for the previous CVT.

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AUDI TT

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Audi AG has manufactured the Audi TT brand since its inception in 1999, and it is currently still in production in Gyor, Hungary. The Audi TT has two classes, which consist of a luxury sport car model and a roadster, and Audi has also produced two generations of the cars. The Second Generation has been in production since 2006, and is based strongly on the Volkswagen A5 platform, allowing uniqueness of the brand by combining platforms between com
panies, since Volkswagen is the parent company of Audi.

Engine
The Audi TT Coupe derives power from a high-revving 3.2-liter V6 double overhead camshaft (DOHC) engine that delivers 250 bhp and 320 Nm of torque. The engine is linked to a 6-speed manual transmission, synchromesh on all gears. The TT Coupe features hydraulically operated single-plate dry clutch with asbestos-free and lead-free linings.

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AUDI R8

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Audi, the 'four ring' brand, rolled out its most alluring looking super sports car in India the R8. Developed by German engineers, this car is created with cutting edge technology, fabulous performance, superb luxurious features, and great riding comfort. The Quattro permanent all-wheel drive makes it a topper in its segment.

The quality and perfection of its stylish finish is remarkable. The Audi R8 creates a sensation internationally with its mind blowing exterior and interior expressions. This super sports car has proved itself in the lands of Germany and Europe by winning the 2008 World Car of the Year Award.

The Audi R8 comes with an expensive price tag that has many Indian hearts beating as fast as this car can speed. For those looking for a car that thrills with power and pampers with luxury, the R8 is the perfect choice. This sports car with its imperial style and dynamic performance challenges the Porsche 911 Carrera S Coupe in the market.

Engine
The R8 accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in just 4.6 seconds. With its high revolution technology, this super car delivers high torque and unmatched performance. The R8 flaunts a magnetic ride adaptive damper system and the shock absorbers use a special fluid. The consistency of this special fluid in the shock absorbers is controlled by an electro-magnetic field giving a smooth ride irrespective of road conditions.

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