Renault Megane Grandtour worked up | Car Review & Images

Sport GT 220 modification will only be sold in 13 countries.

Wagon is equipped with suspension and engine from the hot hatchback Megane RS, but the 2.0 turbo diesel was deforsirovan to 220 liters. with. (340 Nm). Transmission - only six-mechanics. Figures dynamics are not named, but known to the average fuel consumption and carbon dioxide emissions: 7.3 l/100 km and 169 g / km. In addition, the modification of GT 220 was sharper steering, powerful brakes and black wheels on the 18. "

In France, Renault Megane Grandtour GT 220 will be available in November and then go into the market already 11 European countries and Japan.

Istanbul 2012: Renault Symbol

The new generation of budget model was a copy of the new Logan.

This machine is a little different grille and front bumper (everything else was the same) was created specifically for Turkey, Algeria and Tunisia. Premiere of new items will be held tomorrow at the international motor show in the Turkish capital. Sales start next year.

Istanbul 2012: Renault Fluence Review Images Wallpaper

Sedan updated appearance in accordance with the corporate identity of the brand.

A redesigned front bumper, LED running lights appeared. Behind everything remained the same. The interior of the new - digital devices as standard, new decoration and entertainment system R-Link (for a fee) with a touch screen and voice control.

In addition there were new motor 1.6 to 115 l. with. (6.4 l/100 km), which comes with the latest stepless variator X-Tronic CVT, and automatic parking brake. Gamma 1.6 diesel engine supplemented with 130 l. with. (320 Nm) with an average consumption of 4.6 l/100 km diesel.

The premiere of the new Renault Fluence at the motor show held in Istanbul. Sales in Turkey will start in January, then the model will appear in 55 countries.

In Russia, the new product will be produced at the Moscow plant "Avtoframos". Dates and prices are not announced.

New Renault Clio Cup Renewed

Renault Clio Cup - Race car based on the fourth generation of the popular hatchback will appear on the routes of the world in 2014.

Clio Cup front-drive turbo diesel was 1.6 at 220 liters. with. (+23 Compared to its predecessor) and 270 Nm (+30). Transmission - a six-speed sequential with AP Racing clutch and a limited slip differential.

Racing car also comes with aerokitom wing that increases downforce at 40 kg at 200 km / h, lightweight Speedline Corse wheels for 17 "brakes AP Racing, suspension with aluminum arms and adjustable shock absorbers ZF-Sachs.

Renault Clio Cup will go on sale next fall at a price of € 37 800.

Volkswagen plans to compete with Renault

In this case we are not talking about a particular model, and the level of competition in the segment of affordable cars. For Volkswagen, the company intends to create a new budget brand.

While the final decision on this issue, but the Volkswagen Group will most likely give the project the "green light", because it can open up new opportunities in the conquest of the buyer in the emerging markets.

What can I say, Volkswagen has long ceased to be a "national brand." Now even those machines that it is positioned as a budget (take, for instance, Russia Volkswagen Polo Sedan), with loosely be called such.

According to the publication Car, with the advent of the new brand is about to change. Price tags for budget car group will have to be established at the lowest mark in 6000 euros and a maximum of 8 000. And for a price offer customers a range of vehicles - a sedan, wagon and compact van.

Rather, they are based will be based on all the same Polo. The low cost of the machines provide simplified design and a rather meager equipment. The database than mandatory driver's airbag and antilock expect other "wealth" is not necessary.

In general, it is too early to talk about a possible equipment. Let's wait for the beginning of 2014. This is the time VW has to decide - to create a new brand or not to create.

Preview Renault Koleos Standards of Comfort and Safety

FWD model five-class off-road vehicle Renault Koleos models debuted in 2006 at the Paris Motor Show model also has all-wheel drive (with attached rear-drive) version. Sales of Renault Koleos started in 2008

Renault Koleos - the first model in the line crossover French automaker. The original and dynamic look of the car is connected to the excellent performance of the dynamics and patency. Engine line model Renault Koleos diesel units are up to 175 hp and high-performance 2.5 - liter gasoline engine with 170 hp Intelligent all-wheel drive All Mode 4 × 4-i in combination with the stability program (ESP), ensures optimal traction with the road thanks to the precise distribution of torque between the wheels.

Renault-Nissan and Daimler Engines United Around

Companies will establish a joint production of new engines, which will rise on cars Mercedes, Renault and Nissan in 2016.

The head of the alliance Renault-Nissan, Carlos Ghosn and Daimler head Dieter Zetsche confirmed a new project aimed at accelerating the development of engines that consume less fuel.

The project aims to co-create a new range of four-cylinder gasoline engines. Compact turbo direct injection is developed using the latest technology to achieve the reduction of pollutant emissions and significantly reduce the consumption of gasoline. The project to develop the new transmission will be controlled by Daimler, which gave the company Nissan technology licenses, making new cars Nissan and Infiniti, beginning in 2016, will be equipped with new transmissions, both sides said newsmakers.

Jatco, subsidiary of Nissan, is going to produce a new transmission under license in Mexico. The new powertrain will combine technology «start & stop» and «park & ​​shift by wire» (transmits commands shift electronically).

"Our relations are extended to natural and logical grounds," - said Carlos Ghosn. "This year, our partnership has reached a new level, thanks to the emergence of the first cars on the road and engine become the fruits of this partnership - said Dieter Zetsche. - And because our engineers are constantly looking for new areas of potential cooperation."

New Renault Clio Preview Images

Motor show in French sports and cargo versions of the fourth generation model.

Hot modification RS 1.6 to get a turbo 200 hp. with. (240 Nm at 1 750-5 600 r / min) and a single robotic box EDC double clutch and gearshift paddles. With hundreds of places to Clio RS accelerates in 6.5 seconds, with the system switched on Launch Control for 6.0 s.

As for touring, it is in different countries will have different names: Estate, Grand Tour or Sport Tourer. Technical stuffing is completely borrowed from the hatchback, the wheelbase is also the same. In the trunk fits of 430 liters (130 compared to the hatchback) with raised rear sofa.

The car is equipped with the system defaults to RS Drive modes Normal, Sport and Race (different settings for the engine, steering and pedal response) aerokitom, dual exhaust pipes, wheels 17 ", sports seats, entertainment system with touch-screen navigation, Bluetooth, USB-port and others.

Extra-cost features stiffer suspension Cup undervalued by 5 mm clearance, climate control, leather seats, parking sensors and wheels for 18 ".

Sales will begin touring in the first quarter of next year.