Fisker Karma

It is propelled by a hybrid sedan with four doors, four seats and rear. Will be sold in Europe in early 2010 for about € 78,000 (excluding taxes). In the U.S., the first units will be delivered in late 2009.

With a length of 4.97 m, a width of 1.98 m and 1.31 m high, is an alternative to models like the Porsche Panamera, Maserati Quattroporte and the Mercedes-Benz CLS. For now, only the Panamera is expected to be available with a hybrid version (Porsche Panamera Hybrid).

The Fisker Karma has two electric motors that give a combined maximum power of 300 kW (408 hp) and torque of 1,300 Nm. They are located at the rear of the vehicle.

It is bringing a turbocharged gasoline engine 2.0 liter 260 hp that drives an electric generator. This engine does not directly serve to drive the car, but that is only used to power the generator. This produces electrical energy supplied to the batteries. The gasoline engine is located in a central front.

Fisker Karma. Karma 2010El model has two modes: one that achieves the greatest possible return ( "Sport") and another that favors the economic ( "Stealth"). To select one or just click one of the two cams located behind the wheel (image).

On 'Stealth only operate two electric motors and has a range of about 80 km, with a maximum speed of 153 km / h. Once the batteries, the engine comes into operation to activate the power generator and the car can continue to run.

On 'Sport', the engine runs continuously to move the generator and produce this electricity. According to Fisker, electric motors provide more horsepower and torque. In this way, the Karma can travel about 480 km and is capable of reaching 200 km / h top speed.

The acceleration from 0 to 100 km / h is the same in both modes (6 s).

The electric motors are fed by a lithium-ion batteries, which are located between the front and rear to facilitate the distribution of weights. Currently there is no production car with this type of battery, as the leading models like the Toyota Prius or Honda Civic Hybrid are nickel metal hydride, which have a greater weight.

In coming years, with Mercedes-Benz S 400 BlueHybrid, the Volkswagen Touareg Hybrid, with the Mitsubishi i-MiEV and General Motors with the Chevrolet Volt and Opel Ampera, among other manufacturers also use lithium-ion batteries. However, the 2010 model Prius, on sale since September 2009 and the Honda Insight still using batteries and nickel metal hydride.

Fisker Karma batteries are recharged three different ways. The main house from the grid, a wire and a plug, like other electric vehicles like the i-MiEV. Another way is through the electric generator that is driven by the combustion engine (both are integrated into the propulsion system). Finally, as in other models with similar characteristics, it also recovers energy in braking.

Fisker Karma. Model estimates 2010Según Fisker, if done daily for about 80 km and the batteries are fully recharged each night through the grid, would only need to fill the fuel tank once a year.

Therefore, the concept is similar to the Chevrolet Volt and Opel Ampera: making a vehicle capable of making the usual tour of a day without using fuel, or by using the minimum necessary. Thus, direct emissions are null (or nearly).

The propulsion system of Karma, referred to as "Q-Drive", was developed by Quantum Technologies.

The Karma which is sold in the U.S. and Europe in 2010 will derive from pre-production model that Fisker introduced into the Hall of Detroit, 2008 (photo gallery). Aesthetically it is very similar but has a grill and a front air inlet slightly different. A diffuser under the rear bumper helps to cool the electric motors.

The bodywork is made of aluminum. Available in eight colors (silver and various shades of gray, blue, red and black). Karma takes alloy wheels 22 ", mounted on Michelin Pilot Sport PS2 tires of 245/35 front and 265/35 rear. It electrohydraulic disc brakes and independent suspension on both axles. The ABS, traction control, the stability control and the two front airbags are standard, as are dual-xenon headlamps. The pilots are LEDs.

You can have a roof with solar photovoltaic cells can produce energy. This energy can be used to provide power to electrical devices when the car is running. If the car is parked, the energy used to operate the ventilation system (so the car is not so hot) or recharge the battery.

Fisker also offers solar panels, installed in the homes of the owners of Karma, will generate energy during the day and used to recharge the batteries at night.

Fisker Karma. 2010El cab model is available with three different levels of equipment: "EcoStandard ',' EcoSport 'and' EcoChic. In all, the skin covering much of the surface in sight. You can also have metal inserts or wood around the door knobs or in the center console.

Bring a touch screen 10.2''that allows the air conditioning system, audio equipment and other devices. The indicators are located behind the wheel, which provide information of battery power, autonomy or the speed, graphics that are sent in an LCD.

Fisker Automotive is an American manufacturer in which Henrik Fisker, head of design models as the BMW Z8 and Aston Martin DB9

Fiat Dobló

The double is the vehicle that Fiat oppose the Citroën Berlingo, Peugeot Partner and Renault Kangoo. There is a slight difference between them: Fiat leads beyond the tendency to convert such vehicles, which are essentially vans in a passenger car practical and relatively comfortable.

Twice the size and proportions of other cars in this class: measuring 4.16 m long and 1.71 wide. With these dimensions and shape of the body, is a space between the shoulders in the rear seats higher than in a normal tourist. Also has a very large trunk, if the tray is measured until it covers, its volume is 750 liters, also much more than a tourist. The maximum load capacity, measured up to the roof and the rear seat were killed 3000 liters (3,200 without a seat). Is no higher than in a van as the Ford Courier, Opel Combo, Seat Inca. There are plans for a cargo version with high ceiling that reaches 3800 liters. The passenger version supports 625 kg of cargo and 805.

Have one or two sliding rear doors and, unlike Berlingo and Partner with a tour-high (70 cm). Back can have a gate or door of two leaves, the left larger than right. The rear top of the roof can be lifted to carry out very long objects.

Fiat wants to bring this vehicle to a tourist says his equipment, airbags can lead to headaches, integrated phone, navigation system and service of automatic emergency call in case of accident (in countries that have it).

The initial range of engines includes two smaller current, 1.2-liter 65 hp petrol and 1.9 turbo diesel with 63. More powerful engines are planned for later: the 1.6 liters of gasoline with 103 hp and a version of the JTD diesel with 100 hp. The dual starts selling in Spain in February 2001.

Fiat Fiorino QUBO

The QUBO is a variant of the Fiorino Combi that is best suited for passenger transport. In fact, it may be an alternative to some minivan models, given their interior functionality and comfort of walking.

It is basically the same car that Citroën Nemo and Peugeot Bipper. As the Fiorino, these models share a platform and mechanical components with the Fiat Grande Punto.

Can be purchased from € 12,557 (all prices). Among other similar cars, it is expensive (comparative). Comparing the Diesel version equipped most (15,370 €) in some carriers of its size and power, QUBO is one of the most expensive (comparative). An Opel Meriva and Renault Grand Modus are priced and equipped better.

QUBO about the advantages of these carriers are basically three: a greater height of the carrier, a better accessibility to the rear seats and can carry a heavy load if necessary.

The QUBO measured 3.96 m long, 1.68 m wide and 1.72 m height. Ie has a length similar to that of a Fiat Idea (3.93 m) and a Renault Grand Modus (4.03 m).

Regard to Fiorino Combi, has some changes in appearance and function. For example, the bumper has QUBO that can be painted a specific grid. It is bringing third row of glass windows (which are fixed).

Functionally, it has a rear gate (instead of two swing doors) and two sliding side doors (instead of just one), each carrying a sliding door with opening window type 'bar'.

Optionally, you can choose the QUBO with two swing doors (with glass and eyeglasses limpialuneta heat) instead of the gate.

Interior and equipment.

The QUBO has a relatively spacious interior and well used because of its size outside. In the front seats is no problem of space in any sense.

The driving position is typical of commercial vehicles, with the seat in a high position, in which the wheel is a bit hard.

In the rear there are lots of places available for the head height, while the width would be something just for three occupants.

The legroom is fair, even for occupants of normal stature (more if you go behind the front seats).

As a result of the generous open space is left at the door (image), access to these places is very simple, something that will appreciate the elderly or wheelchair users.

The trunk has a volume of 330 l to 650 l tray and up to the ceiling. Abatement folding rear seats and the passenger, can be extended up to 2500 l. In this way, it is possible to load objects up to 2.5 m in length.

The QUBO can be purchased with two levels of equipment: 'Active' and 'Dynamic'.

All versions carry four standard airbags, antilock brakes' ABS, electric mirrors, central locking with remote control, cubremaletero tray, pre-installation radio spare wheel and of normal size.

The QUBO "Dynamic" (Diesel engine only) also has the driver's seat with height adjustment and lumbar adjustment, fog lamps, heated outside mirrors and bumpers painted.

Optionally, you can have stability control (only version "Dynamic"), rear parking control, air conditioning, obscured glass, bar racks, CD radio MP3, Blue & Me "and the alloy wheels 16".

The device "Blue & Me 'integrated Bluetooth connectivity, voice control, USB connection, controls on steering wheel and leather steering wheel. The QUBO can not lead, at least for now, the variant of the "Blue & Me 'with pictograms browser.

Engines and driving.

Can be chosen with a gasoline engine and diesel, both four-cylinder. The petrol is a 1.4 liter 73 hp original PSA, it's the same engine bearing the Nemo, Bipper and the many other models of the PSA group (such as C2 and 207).

Diesel comes from Fiat is a 1.2 liter Multijet 75 CV, which already have many other Opel models (such as the Corsa) and Fiat (as the Grande Punto). With this engine, QUBO consumes 4.5 l/100 km and emits 119 g / km combined, it is exempt from tax.

. Is joined to a five-speed manual, optional, for 1160 € more, may be associated with an automated "robotic."

We conducted brief QUBO Multijet Diesel engine with 75 hp. At least, when driving with low weight, is sufficient to move quickly.

It is pleasant to drive because since 1800 has enough power and turns a relatively rapid response to throttle. Below 1800 revolutions, it lacks a clear strength.

In addition, get good returns and has a good ability to recover speed gear, always put the engine above 1800 rpm. This ability is favored because it has a few developments of change rather short.

Engine noise can be heard recently on the inside, except when the engine is at a high speed. In other cars like the Corsa, this engine is very noisy. Yes quite aerodynamic noise is heard (especially the mirrors) and tread.

Regard to Fiorino, Fiat has made changes in the adjustment of the suspension. Thus, the QUBO is a comfortable car with a good suspension that absorbs bumps and irregularities of the road, without sudden shock transmitted to the occupants. In fact, your comfort is running close to the carriers.

The Nemo and Bipper Diesel engine does not go by that, but the 1.4 liter HDI 68 CV (in collaboration with Ford) to lead the party, the Mazda2 and C3, and many other models

Before 2010, the QUBO also available with a diesel engine more powerful, the 1.2 liter Multijet 90 CV. It's the same engine that has the Grande Punto and Corsa. Soon, there will be a version of natural gas.

In 2009, a variant of QUBO with some elements that facilitate their movement out of the road, suspension height and increased protection for the bodywork. It will be a version similar to Fiorino Combi with the "Adventure Pack".

Fiat Sedici

The seditious tourism is a five-door all-wheel drive and a certain capacity to operate off-road. Has a length slightly greater than that of a Fiat Grande Punto. Is smaller and much less expensive than cars like the Toyota RAV4 and the Nissan Qashqai.

According to the engine, there are two versions. With a gasoline engine of 1.6 liters and 107 hp diesel engine with 1.9 liter 120 hp. The traction system can be of two types: only the front wheels (4x2) or a drive system fully connected. When Fiat launched the seditious, in early 2006, was only available with switchable traction total.

Is for sale from € 15,070 (with a petrol engine and front wheel drive). The equivalent diesel-engined version costs € 17,970. Price, equipment and record all versions.

The range comprises two levels of equipment, "Dynamic" and "Emotion."

The "Emotion" series of levers are rear electric, air conditioning, leather steering wheel with controls for radio, gray roof bars, alloy wheels or shields for protecting the metal bumper.

Only versions' Emotion 'are likely to have stability control, head airbag system, keyless access and starting ( "Easy Go") or browser.

This model mechanically similar Suzuki SX4, and both are manufactured at the Suzuki plant in Hungary and has been designed by Italdesign Giugiaro.

It measures 4115 mm long, 1755 mm wide, 1620 mm high, the battle is 2500 mm. The trunk has a capacity of 270 l, which is not much, if you depress the rear seats increase the cargo volume to 670 l.

Wheel drive versions have all three modes of operation, 2WD "," Auto "and" Lock ". In the "2WD" only used to drive the front wheels. In mode "Auto" shared power between the front and rear, as required. If the mode "Lock", a multi-clutch coupling the front and rear axles in solidarity. Allows you to move slow and complicated areas, if it exceeds 60 km / h passing mode "Auto".

The front suspension is independent McPherson-type, the rear is a torsion axle. The free distance to the ground is 19 cm. Take disc brakes front (280 mm diameter) and drum rear. The tires are 205/60 R16 measure.

The range of seditious differs from the 2008 model launched in 2006 as the Fiat logo goes with the red background instead of blue.

Fiat Ulysse

In September or October will be sold in Spain in new Ulysse, the minivan product of the agreement between Fiat and Peugeot-Citroën. The only product of this agreement that keeps the former name: The Citroën C8 is called, the Lancia, Phedra and Peugeot, 807.

On the same structure as the previous Ulysse, changes in the body that make it longer, completely changing the style and interior enhancements added. You can have three rows of seats, but now with more interior space and trunk. With a length of 4720 mm (265 mm more than before), the Ulysse's going to be having a size close to the Toyota Previa, the long version of the Renault Espace, Chrysler Voyager or the KIA Carnival.

Keep sliding doors, and now can be opened and closed by an electric motor powered from the remote. Other items of equipment that can take are stability control, browser, LCD monitor, DVD player, control of pressure in the tires or xenon headlights, among others.

All engines are leading Peugeot. Gasoline is a four-cylinder or a 136 hp six-cylinder 204 hp. Diesel are both new to some extent, although the name remains JTD Fiat, Peugeot HDI engines are. The 2.0 now has four valves per cylinder head cylinder, its power remains at 109 hp, but torque increases to 270 Nm. 2.2, however, has a maximum lower than in current versions: 128 hp.

Fiat Croma

The new Croma model differs from the previous range because of design changes, some new equipment and because the 200 hp diesel version has a lower consumption.

Is for sale from 19,430 € (all prices Fiat Croma). Chrome is cheaper than a Ford Mondeo and Renault Laguna Grand Tour.

The range includes three diesel engines and one petrol. Diesels are two 'Multijet' 1.9 liter with 120 hp and 150, and a 2.4 liter five-cylinder with 200 hp. The petrol is a 1.8 liter 140 hp. No longer sold in combination with the 2.2-liter gasoline engine 147 hp.

The new Croma associated with the 200 hp diesel engine has a lower consumption than before (from 8.0 to 7.2 l/100 km). This version is available only with automatic.

Fiat has not used any of turbocharged gasoline engines and low-cylinder and uses the Grande Punto and the Bravo.

The Croma is a car of 4783 mm in length with a body whose physical proportions reminiscent of a family tourism. However, unlike most families, because the Croma has a body high (1,597 mm). The height of the body also note the position of the seats, mainly in the rear seats.

There are two features where the chrome highlights. First, a car is roomy for its size and, second, has an extraordinarily good suspension comfort.

In the rear seat is as roomy as a Ford Mondeo Sportbreak, that is wider than most family cars of similar size. Everything to do with the interior space, the best is the width in the rear seats. In addition to being wide, given the shape of the seat back (flat and wide in its central part) is better than usual in other cars to travel three occupants in the rear seats.

The trunk is large and easy to load but, comparatively, is less than the space for the passenger has a volume of 500 l. To extend the lower trunk can be supported by the rear-seat passenger and the driver.
Unlike some carriers, chrome rear seats can not be regulated longitudinal. What we can take the boot is a double bottom. The main advantage of this system is that it creates a false bottom 15 cm in height and occupies almost the entire plane of the trunk, it can be very handy for carrying things that are not in sight. The main disadvantage is that subtraction of 10 cm depth to boot, which is not very well because it is the comparatively short.

As the suspension is soft, comfortable car makes in almost all circumstances. In general, almost all of the irregularities noticed in the less than normal. What we do not have the Croma reactions are agile. If we compare this with a family tourism, does not react badly, but asked to be very smooth in driving (although not necessarily to drive slowly). It has stability control and seven airbags as standard.

The new series may have the 'Blue & Me ", which includes hands-free interface with" Bluetooth "and voice recognition, USB port, MP3 player and SMS interpreter. In addition, there is a "Blue & Me Nav ', which, in addition to the above, includes a picture browser. Still available a browser with integrated phone with color display ( "Connect Nav +).

You can also have an entertainment system for rear-seat display that consists of a 9 "affixed to the ceiling and remote control.

There are changes in body appearance, such as the headlights (more ragged, similar to the Bravo), pilots, and the grille and rear bumper. In the interior, changed the steering wheel, the design of instrumentation and coating materials.

Fiat Multipla

Fiat Multipla in 2004 has changed the exterior appearance, and maintains the structure and range of engines that were previously for sale.

Although the new Multipla measured 4.09 m (10 cm more than the previous one), the feeling of space inside is very big because the roof and windows (which are almost vertical and have a great size) fall far short of the passengers.

The Multipla has six individual seats arranged in two rows of three. They're all the same size and can be disassembled. When all six are placed on the boot volume is 430 l; to eliminate the second row, increases to 1300 l.

The floor is completely flat manifold behind the front seats, in this way, there is no step to remove or fold the rear seats. This, combined a very low level of loading, easier to put heavy objects.

Be available a petrol engine and a Diesel. The gasoline will have a displacement of 1.6 liters, a maximum power of 103 hp at 5750 rpm and maximum torque of 144 Nm at 4,000 rpm. The Diesel has 1.9 liters, 116 hp at 4000 rpm and 203 Nm at 2,000 rpm, a relatively low for a turbo diesel engine of this displacement. This same engine with the same power comes at the official Stilo 255 Nm.

In the Spanish market is available only finished ( "Dynamic"), which includes alloy wheels as standard 15-inch, parking sensors, climate control, electric and heated mirrors, front and side airbags and front curtain, antilock brakes and fog. Optionally available features such as metallic paint, alarm, dual roof practicable and stability control (in the Diesel).

In markets like Russia and France will be available a version based on the gasoline engine that can operate interchangeably with gasoline and methane.

Fiat Bravo

The Fiat Bravo is on sale from € 13,190 to € 22,510 (full sorted by price). Tourism is a five-door Fiat sold as an alternative to cars like the Renault Megane and Volkswagen Golf.

The Bravo is distinguished from most of its alternatives for the price, which is low. Those cars are cheaper are of lower quality apparent as the Chevrolet Lacetti, the Nissan Tiida and the Dodge Caliber. Bravo One exception is the gasoline engine with 150 HP Turbojet (21,410 €). Its price is more expensive than some alternatives equivalent power of the Ford Focus, the Opel Astra or Peugeot 308 that necessarily comes with an equipment called "Sport", which is very abundant.

It is a car with a comfortable suspension. Not noted for having a particularly good touch and it seems the most stable, but this is more a feeling than a fact, because it responds very well in adverse circumstances. TurboJet version 1.4 of 150 hp has a suspension harder than the other versions we've tested, which makes it more inconvenient, but also a more precise driving curves.

Fiat Bravo. Bravo 2009El more satisfactory model with diesel engine, we felt that it is the 1.6 Multijet 105 CV, is the quieter and has a very low consumption. Neither of the Bravo with a diesel engine is characterized by high performance for power, according to our measurements.

News from the 2009 range

In 2009 the range there are several new features: diesel engines of 90 hp and 165 hp (more on the engine of 165 hp), the new level of equipment "Super Sport" and a 6-speed automatic transmission, called "Dualogic.

On the new Fiat Bravo 1.6 Multijet diesel engine of 90 hp is available only with the "eco pack 'for € 13,990. Have different measures that help reduce the resistance to progress (aerodynamics and rolling) to reduce consumption. The average consumption of this version 4.4 is the 100 km. A SEAT Leon Ecomotive diesel engine with 105 hp 1.9 liter and has a consumption of 4.5 l. The Leon Ecomotive is available from € 17,000.

The version with the 2.0 liter Multijet diesel engine of 165 hp is only available with the new level of equipment called the 'Super Sport'. This equipment, for the moment, is not available in combination with other engines.

Bravo to the level of equipment 'Super Sport' exterior differs from the other versions because it has a small spoiler, sport-specific bumpers, folding mirrors and alloy wheels of 18 inches. On the inside, these versions are sports seats, aluminum pedals, the dashboard is finished in black, carbon effect, sports steering wheel and handbrake is lined in leather with red stitching.

The change "Dualogic 'is offered with 1.4 liter Turbojet engines of 120 hp and the 1.6 liter Multijet Diesel 120 hp. It is a shift to automated clutch and gear selection. This change can be used in automatic or sequential mode. Alternatively, there are cams on the steering wheel to change gears. Have a work better, as in all changes of this type (more change "Dualogic" in the section on driving impressions).

One advantage of the change "Dualogic is no worse that the performance and consumption and is more content than with the manual shift (comparison table). A motor and equal equipment, the price difference is 860 € for the version with manual transmission.

Bodywork

Fiat Bravo. Bravo 2009La body model is not particularly wide in the rear seats, as was the Stilo five-door. In these two respects, the Bravo is a normal car in the rear seat has less than a Volkswagen Golf site.

In contrast, the volume of the trunk is large: it has 400 liters capacity. Of the five-door cars between 4.2 and 4.4 m in length, currently only have a couple boot the Honda Civic, with 485 l of the new Renault Megane (5 doors) with 405 l.

What we liked least the body of the Bravo is that there is poor visibility at certain angles, especially in the rear three quarters (the amounts of the body are very thick). Nor has good visibility in front three quarters: the windshield bother to make 90 ° turns (eg a corner).

Bravo in Spain all have a spare tire the same size as the rest. Optionally you can have a puncture repair kits. If you wear this equipment repair, the trunk is even greater because under the upholstery is free big window.

Range of engines

The Bravo is available with a choice of seven engines. Three of gasoline, with 1.4 liters of displacement and distinct power: 90, 120 or 150 hp (the latter two are turbocharged). The four are a Diesel 1.6 Multijet 105 CV, two 1.9 Multijet 120 or 150 hp and the new 2.0 Multijet 165 CV.

Bravo 1.6 Multijet 105 CV, there are two versions that differ in their consumption, the "normal" (4.9 l/100 km) and the Eco Multijet (4.5 l/100 km). Curiously, although the Eco Multijet no tax (emitting less than 120g of CO2) is the same as the other (comparative tab).

Fiat Bravo. Eco Multijet 2009El model has some changes to its consumption is lower, although not as much as a Peugeot 308 5p Confort 1.6 HDi 110 FAP CMP, which is tourism of these characteristics (size and power) that spends less: only 3 9 l/100 km.

Bravo 1.9 Multijet engine with what we have led in the variants of 120 and 150 hp. Both give a correct result.

In the near future be available a variant of 120 CV 1.6 Multijet with manual transmission, replacing the engine displacement of 1.9 liters and 120 HP. This version has a consumption of 4.9 l/100 km, which is low compared to other cars of similar characteristics (similar to the models, only spends less cee'd KIA 1.6 CRDI 115 HP and Hyundai i30 1.6 CRDi 115). This version of the Bravo is more efficient because it spends less and is stronger than the 1.9 Multijet 120 CV (Comparison of the two versions).

Gasoline have led the Bravo 1.4 Turbojet 150 hp. It has a very strong performance and very high (higher than almost all cars of similar power but without the turbo) and a moderate consumption may be only when driving gently. All engines come with a gearbox six-speed manual version except Diesel 1.6 Multijet 120 CV. This version is only available with the new automatic 'Dualogic "but later it will also change to manual.

Items of equipment

The range consists of five levels of equipment: 'Active', 'Dynamic', 'Emotion', 'Sport' and 'Super Sport'. All versions carry six standard airbags, Isofix attachments on rear seat and the passenger seat, trip computer, electric mirrors and demisting, CD radio and six speakers.

Optionally you can have items such as knee airbag for the driver, dual xenon headlights, side-lighting (through the fog headlights), a stability control function helps to start it or a complete multimedia system ( ' Blue & Me Nav ").

Fiat Bravo. The latter model 2009 system, in addition to integrating connection 'Bluetooth' for the phone, voice recognition, USB connection and MP3 player and voice synthesizer for incoming SMS, you have a browser pictograms (with the ability to handle certain functions, the introduction of destination with voice commands). The maps are in the browser from an external memory (such as "pen-drive) that connects via USB (image). Is very interesting because of its low price compared to what it offers and also because it is available for all versions of the Bravo.

You can also get a navigation system with color display 6.5 "(" Connect Nav + ") but is more expensive than the (" Blue & Me Nav ') and no Bluetooth.

The finished versions "Sport" can have, in addition to the above mentioned 18-inch wheels, brake calipers painted red, specific bumpers, chrome, aluminum pedals and steering wheel, gear lever and hand brake lining leather.

The Bravo is designed by the Fiat Style Center, with some features in common with the Grande Punto and Linea.

The Fiat Bravo is the model that replaced the Stilo five-door body with (but is still selling). Versions of the Stilo car with three doors, and family (MultiWagon) remain unchanged for sale (and a very competitive price).

Fiat Linea

The Fiat Linea is a three-volume saloon doors and four larger than the Fiat Bravo. Is for sale from 11,690 € (all prices).

The engine range comprises three variants: two petrol and one Diesel. There are two versions of petrol 1.4 l, with a 77 hp naturally aspirated and turbocharged 120-hp. The latter is new to the line, and so may have the Grande Punto and Bravo. With this engine, the line has a good relationship between performance and consumption.

The diesel engine is a 1.2 liter (1,248 cm ³) and 90 hp. Fiat commercially referred to this version as 1.3 Multijet. As we have seen, the line with this diesel engine has a nice operation, but may be a bit short for those who use the car with passengers and all baggage that could lead to much.

There are three levels of equipment possible, "Active", "Dynamic" and "Emotion." All versions have a trip computer, dual regulation of the steering wheel or a folding rear seat proportions 40/60.

Online versions of equipment with 'Active' (with only 77 hp gasoline engine or Diesel 90 hp) are distinguished because they have a lower price than any other saloon of its size. In part, the price is low because this version does not have some items of equipment that are generally available in cars of this size, such as side airbags or head, or the regulation height for the driver's seat.

More complete versions of equipment can have stability control, connection 'Bluetooth' to your phone, MP3 player, USB port for connecting the storage system of music, air conditioning, leather upholstery, automatic for the lights, rear parking sensor or curtains for the rear doors.

The interior of the line is long because it has a lot of space (for the legs in the rear seats) and rather small width.

The trunk volume is 500 l, slightly less than other cars of similar size four-door, like the Volkswagen Jetta (527 l), the Ford Focus Sedan (526 l) and the Renault Megane Sedan (520 l).

Has a length of 4560 mm, ie slightly larger than a Renault Megane sedan, a Ford Focus sedan and looks much like a Volkswagen Jetta. The line is narrower than any of them.
Has elements in common with the mechanical Grande Punto, in fact, the width of the body of both models is the same, the design of the dashboard very similar and, with few exceptions, they share elements of equipment.

The wheelbase is 2.60 m, the same as the Bravo and 9 cm higher than the Grande Punto.

The latest three-volume saloon car which Fiat has been in the Spanish market was the Tide. In other markets it has patterns of these features, such as Siena or Albe.

The line to some extent replaces the Tide, a four-door sedan derived from the Bravo / Brava. Line length is greater than that of the tide (4.34 m) and previous three-volume saloons Fiat Croma as the first (4.49 m).

The line is sold in countries of Africa, America, Asia and Europe, although its success is expected in markets where such body has more acceptance, as the Turkish.

Fiat 500

	The Fiat 500 is a utilitarian car with three doors and four seats. It is a new model that is characterized by maintaining some characteristics of the first Fiat 500. The body is small, measuring 3.55 m long, size is a car of similar length to a Renault Twingo. It is available with two petrol engines of 69 hp or 100 Turbo and a 75 hp. There are two versions of the Fiat Abarth 500. One with 135 hp and 150 hp, both with a turbocharged engine of 1.4 liters of gasoline. Version PUR-O2 Fiat sold throughout 2009, a lower power version under the name PUR-O2 (Image). This version has a 1.2 liter gasoline engine of 69 HP and will be available with manual or automatic (Dualogic). Fiat 500. Model 2008Para reducing consumption has a 'Start & Stop', a device that operates the engine on and off in certain situations (to stop at a traffic light, for example) to avoid unnecessary consumption of fuel. Fiat says that with this system depending on traffic conditions, fuel consumption can be reduced to 12%. The versions with manual transmission have a polluting emissions of 113 g / km of CO2. The versions with automatic change "Dualogic" reduce these emissions to 110 g CO2/km. Through the system Blue & Me ", PUR-02 versions will have a device that analyzes the style of driving and advice on how to make driving more efficient and economical to reduce consumption and pollution emissions. Fiat 500 range The range is divided into three levels of equipment 'Pop', 'Lounge' and 'Sport'. Fiat 500 prices range from € 10,990 to € 15,755 (all prices), so it costs more than other cars of its size. If you believe your equipment series, the difference is reduced because all versions of the 500 series are seven airbags (for a driver's knees), electric mirrors, radio remote control and MP3. These elements are not generally available in less expensive versions of other utilities with similar characteristics. We tested the full range of engines available in the Fiat 500. The most powerful (Abarth) the test later. Of the three engines available, it seems more advisable for the city, without taking into consideration the price, the diesel engine is 75 hp. The reason is that gasoline engines have little power to turn normal use and require constant change of motion (especially in the 69 hp) to operate with some flexibility in urban traffic. Curiously, the Diesel is also the one that starts from standing up more easily, something contrary to what is usually normal. Performing a normal driving all content is consumption, which do not have to fill up frequently, despite the small fuel tank (35 l). Fiat 500. 2008Por style model based on use and it will give the Fiat 500 can be an alternative to the MINI. Comparing the two diesel versions, the model seems preferable for FIAT city because it is much more quiet and pleasant to drive on the smoothness of the engine, while its smaller body size does not prevent you from having a trunk wider than that of MINI. The price difference between them is large (about 7,000 €), partly justified by the greater engine power to the MINI, the most stable on the road and a general feeling of solidity that is not a Fiat. Both share a great potential for customization. The Fiat 500 may, for example, for different reasons stickers to decorate the body (500 images FIAT custom) and accessories for the interior (such as an electric fragrance diffuser housings and color paras keys). They are also available for some chrome exterior elements such as covers for the mirrors (image), the moldings of the bonnet and the front bumper (picture). There are a range of 12 colors for the body (image, including a white three-layer) and 15 combinations to decorate the interior (leather seats are also various shades). Another thing that distinguishes the 500 is the optional equipment. Any version can have stability control, climate control, leather upholstery and a stereo hi-fi. There is also a Bluetooth connection for your phone, voice recognition for the management of some functions, a USB connection and MP3 player (in an option called "Blue & Me"). For its low price, we think an interesting element. Additionally, you can have a browser integrated Blue & Me Nav '(with a pencil in the mapping of memory). This system allows you to listen to music at the same loaded portable memory mapping which is at the same time using the browser. There is also provision for a portable browser (MAP Blue & ME 500) with Preinstall that besides the browser can handle certain functions from the sound system controls the steering wheel as the sound system, voice recognition and telephone. Fiat 500. 2008El carrier model gives greater sense of quality than other small utilities available on the market. Not out for its space in the rear seats, because the height is low (because of the collapse of the roof) for people of average height and width there is not much. For example, a Renault Twingo is more spacious rear, thanks in part to the system of sliding longitudinally rear seat, a factor which can not be 500. Front is no problem to accommodate two adults (more on the carrier at the point of Impressions of the interior). The sport-oriented versions ( 'Sport') have some seats with more lateral, chrome details (such as the knob of the change), leather details and an instrumentation with a different design. Road, the 500 is better than the Fiat Panda, a model with which it shares some elements of its structure. Like other small cars, with little distance between axles, the Fiat 500 is very noticeable movements of the body to pass through pronounced bumps. The Fiat 500 is better on roads in good condition in the potholes and broken because the stability deteriorates significantly (it seems that the body tends to bounce). In the case of the 100 hp version, the 500 is a car with which you can enjoy driving because it has a sporty feel and a firmer suspension than the rest. The other two versions have a softer suspension that produces larger body movements (more information at the point of driving impressions). The version of gasoline and diesel 69 hp with a five-speed manual transmission. The petrol engine has 100 hp six. In all cases, is a box with a working one for speed and good touch. The petrol engine versions have a five-speed automatic transmission. There are various funding formulas, which can be a guarantee of 5 years or 500,000 km, which is met before. The design of the Fiat 500 is very similar to the prototype Trepiùno, FIAT showed that in early 2004. The 500 was designed by Fiat Centro Stile and built at the factory Tichy (Poland).

Fiat Grande Punto

The Fiat Grande Punto is available with a body of 3 and 5 door from € 8990 and € 10,095 respectively (all prices).

It is virtually the same car that Fiat presented in 2005 (more information on this model), but with small changes in the appearance of the body and equipment. In September 2009 submitted a new Fiat Grande Punto, with major changes to the vehicle shown in this article.

For now, the Fiat Grande Punto is available as engines, with four different levels of equipment: 'Active', 'Dynamic', 'Racing' and 'Sport'.

The range of engines consists of three diesel and four petrol. Some versions have an automatic gearshift (listed versions of the Grande Punto with automatic).
Diesel

Petrol
1.3 Multijet 75 CV
75 hp

1.2

65 hp
1.3 Multijet 90 CV
90 HP

1.4 8V

78 CV
1.9 Multijet 130 CV
131 hp

1.4 16V

95 CV

1.4 T-Jet

120 hp

Fiat Grande Punto. 2008Exteriormente model, the Grande Punto range of 2009 differs from the Grande Punto 2005 by small details: it has new tires, new colors for the body and the lights of the versions "Sport" and "Racing" have a dark background image. For the interior, Fiat also offers the possibility of equipping the Grande Punto with new upholstery and the instrumentation is slightly different.

Can be customized similar to the Fiat 500. There are combinations of decorative elements for the interior to the exterior (eg vinyl to the body); sample images.

Except for the most basic versions available ( 'Active'), the Fiat Grande Punto device may have the 'Blue & Me "by Microsoft. It has a USB connection, a wireless connection to your phone (Bluetooth) and the possibility to control by voice features different elements. You can also have "Blue & Me NAV" which in addition to the above functions, including a browser on the small screen of the dashboard.

Fiat Grande Punto. Model 2008

The Grande Punto is large in the rear seats rather than a Seat Ibiza and a Peugeot 207 and similar to a Volkswagen Polo. Its driving position is good, among other things, because even the basic versions have comfortable seats.

It has a boot capacity of 275 l in both versions 3 and 5 doors and does not include replacement wheel but a puncture repair kit. A Renault Clio and Seat Ibiza have more luggage (288 l and 293 respectively).

Motor 1.4 T-Jet 120 CV

The Fiat Grande Punto with the gasoline engine 1.4 T-Jet 120 hp is available with car doors 3 and 5, from € 14,565, in combination with a 5-speed manual transmission.

The Fiat Grande Punto with this engine has a capacity of acceleration exceeding that of almost all such cars, and it's relatively inexpensive. Only costs less than 120 Ford Fiesta 1.60 hp, accelerating significantly less according to our measurements. Neither Peugeot 207 1.6 VTi 120 hp or 120 hp MINI Cooper are as swift as the Grande Punto (and both, especially the MINI, they are more expensive).

Fiat Grande Punto. 2008Según our data model version of the Grande Punto goes from 80 to 120 km / h, in the march for shorter maximum acceleration (3rd gear) in 6.3 seconds. Curiously, it was clearly faster than an Alfa Romeo Mito 1.4 Turbo 120 hp (7.0 s), which has the same engine and similar weight. MINI Cooper needs a Ford Fiesta 7.4 s and 8.0 s.

The Grande Punto has approved a high average consumption: 6.6 l/100 km. The festival spends 5.9 l and 6.1 l. Myth MINI needs only 5.4 l (comparative table of benefits and approved consumption).

The Grande Punto 1.4 T-Jet 120 hp is only sold with the Sport equipment level, which leads necessarily associated wheels 17 inches. There is no possibility of choosing the Grande Punto 1.4 T-Jet with smaller tires. The tires on our unit were about 9000 in Dunlop SP Sport 205/45 R17 measures 88

Fiat Punto 5p 1.3 Multijet

The Fiat Punto is a car that, by the softness of the suspension and steering, it is pleasant to drive in city and in the surrounding normal routes. Also because of the soft suspension is dynamically than other small diesel, like the Ford Fiesta, Renault Clio and Nissan Micra.

The engine has a good response and the normal acceleration in these models, which is very similar in all cases. In fifth, with a full tank and one person on board is capable of maintaining a speed of 135 km / h in a rise of six percent. Not the least consume, consume little, but the differences are not large the best.

The engine is quiet, but not the body. From 120 km / h has an aerodynamic noise nuisance that travel, if above that speed. It is comprehensive and well resolved internally in terms of functional improvement except some element, such as upholstery and dashboard reflections in the windscreen.

The equipment as it is better than its competitors and, optionally, can be very rich. It is not the cheapest, Peugeot, Renault, Opel, Skoda and Nissan Diesel have in his bid with a similar size and power that are cheaper.

What we do not have many of these competitors are antilock brakes as standard equipment and the possibility of making optional stability control.

With this engine you can choose the five-door car or a three. In addition to manual, you can have a sequential shift automatic knob called 'Dualogic ", which costs € 600 and gives a good result in normal city driving, while not particularly fast.

Fiat Panda Cross

The Cross is a version done on the Panda 4x4 ready to move further away from the road. Be available with 1.3 Diesel engine 'Multijet' 69 hp. Will be available during 2006.

Making it a vehicle more appropriate for the Panda 4x4 to travel on roads is the transmission system with the role that Fiat called "Locking Differential and a body with elements that protect it from small knocks and rubbing.

Currently, there are for sale in Spain no tourism similar to the Panda. The more similar are the Suzuki Ignis and the Subaru Justy, but with permanent traction, are available only with petrol engines of 99 hp.

The Panda Cross, with the 1.3 Multijet diesel engine (actually is 1.2 liters of displacement) of 69 hp, reaches 150 km / h and accelerates from 0 to 100 km / h in 18 s.

Under normal conditions of adhesion, the Panda Cross is practically a front-wheel drive. Between the front and rear axles is a viscous differential which makes the two axis of solidarity over the larger the slip at the front wheels.

By activating the 'Differential Locking "through the switch is in the dashboard, the ABS can completely halt the wheel skid, which gives more power to pull the other wheel of the same axis. It is functionally similar to a locking differential and operates up to 30 km / h, from that speed off. Is not reductive.

Angles characteristic for driving on steep areas are good: attack and ventral 24 °, 42 ° exit. Headroom (which leads to protection engine) is 165 mm. Take a measuring 175/65 R15 wheels, which have a slightly larger diameter of the bearing the Panda 4x4.

To protect the body from rubbing or small strokes, Fiat has placed several pieces of plastic on the sides (covering the wheel arches and the bottom half of the doors) and a shield (which seem plastic painted silver) in the central part of the lower bumper.

Some auxiliary lights in front of long distance covered by a plastic frame of the same color as the sides. Behind them, the pilots are round and, like the amount, are protected by another plastic.

Nor is there any new developments in equipment. You can carry the same elements as the rest of the Panda range: address two levels of assistance, air conditioning, panoramic roof or browser. The furnishings are new.

Ferrari 612 Scaglietti

The four-seater Ferrari 456 GT to replace the GTA and has the chassis and aluminum bodywork, a modified version of the V12 engine also has the 575M Maranello, and weighs 1840 kg. Ferrari will deliver the first units in March 2004.

All dimensions of the 612 Scaglietti is greater than the 456. In fact, with 4902 mm, the coupe is the second Spanish market at length, after the Mercedes CL. It is also a car width and 54 mm lower than a Mercedes CL.

According to Ferrari, the 612 Scaglietti is lighter than 456, but the truth is that the data had been provided to date version of GTA is 1770 kg, 70 kg less than the weight that the model declares again. Ferrari also said a higher torsional rigidity by 60 percent to the 456. No driver, 46 per cent of the weight rests on the front axle and 54 in the rear.

The weight of this car is striking when we consider that is made of aluminum (and if it is not an error in the data sheet which have supplied). A Jaguar XJ Super V8, which is also aluminum, weighs 1665 kg. It has a V8 instead of V12, but its body is more saloon and equipment.

This is the first Ferrari V12 engine that has aluminum. Currently, the only Ferrari with a rack of this type is the 360 Modena (with V8 engine). The chassis will be manufactured in Modena, in a few special facilities for this model. Ferrari has not given details about the technique of union between the pieces of aluminum.

The V12 engine is the 65 ° characteristic of Ferrari. The cylinder is 5748 cm ³, which is the engine of the 575M Maranello. One of the differences between the two engines is that of the 612 Scaglietti has a compression ratio slightly higher (11.2 to 1 instead of 11.0). The maximum torque that Ferrari states is practically the same in both cases. So is the regime of maximum power (7,250 rpm), but the regime of the engine gives 515 hp 575M Maranello, 612 Scaglietti and the 540 provides.

Its benefits are to be expected from a car with this power and weight, there are not many references to a four-seat coupe with this power level.

According to data from each brand, the 612 Scaglietti accelerates from 0 to 100 km / h in 4.2 S, less than a Mercedes CL 65 AMG (4.5), a Bentley Continental GT (4.7) and a 575M Maranello. The 612 Scaglietti's maximum speed is 315 km / h, somewhat lower than that of the 575M Maranello (325).

The motor is centrally positioned front (behind the front axle and the front passenger). The gearbox is next to the rear axle. It has six speeds and two variants: one is a manual change in 'H', the other is an automatic with levers behind the wheel, which are fixed in the steering column (do not turn with the wheel) and have sequential operation.

It is the first Ferrari with stability control, a security feature that will carry as standard equipment. It will also have a series of active suspension dampers.

According to Ferrari "can comfortably accommodate four occupants. Among the elements of comfort that leads there is a two-zone independent climate control and a special sound equipment for this car made by Bose.

The name of this model is a keepsake for Sergio Scaglietti, one of the first Ferrari bodywork. The body, however, is a design by Pininfarina.

Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano

The 599 GTB Fiorano model it is replacing the 575 M Maranello in 2006. It is also a two-seater coupe motor central striker. It costs € 246,200.

Since 2009 there is a set of measures (package 'HGTE' gallery of images) designed for anyone who wants to better dynamic qualities (more information at the end of this article).

The V12 engine is the 65 th characteristic Ferrari, increased displacement to 6.0 liters The maximum power of this engine is 620 hp at 7600 rpm, the highest so far has had a Ferrari V12 production, not counting the Enzo. The engine of the 599 GTB, in fact, is derived from that of the Enzo (have the same displacement). The gearbox is automatic.

The leaflet is a command called 'manettino' from which management controls the operation of the gearbox, stability control (CST) and traction ( "F1-Trac) and the adjustment of the suspension hardness variable ( "SCM", short for Magnetorheological Suspension Control System), if the option is mounted. The cushions of this suspension is a fluid whose viscosity changes when it is covered by a magnetic field.

Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano. Model 2006.El weight is 1765 kg, lower than a 575 M Maranello (1,730 in conditions of approval). Unlike the 575 M Maranello, the 599 GTB has the aluminum frame, aluminum body is in both cases.

The design of the bodywork is Pirinfarina, dealing with the style and participates in the development of the aerodynamics of the car. It has some features in common with the Ferrari 612 Scaglietti.

The 599 GTB is a continuation of a type of car the coupe front central engine V12 Ferrari, which has since the 50s, although not continuously.

At the end of the 50 was the 250 GT, the mid-60 the 275 GTB, a late 60s or GTB4 the Daytona 365, and early seventies the 365 GTC4. Then came several generations of central cupés rear-engined 12-cylinder boxer until, in 1996, returned to the Ferrari V12 engine coupe central striker, with the 550 Maranello.

Package "HGTE"

The acronym "HGTE" correspond to "Gran Turismo Handling evoluzione. Under this name, Ferrari sells a range of improvements designed to increase the dynamic qualities of the 599 GTB Fiorano. There are some details to distinguish their appearance.

The suspension springs are stronger and shorter. The rear stabilizer bar is more rigid.

Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano. Model 2006.En adjustments more sports' Manettino "Ferrari has changed the operation of the variable damper hardness (type magnetoresistentes) to make them tougher, and the F1 gearbox automatically move faster.

The engine response to requests from the accelerator pedal has been revised and the exhaust sound is a "stronger and more excited" when accelerating hard.

The tires have a compound that gives more grip.

On the outside are different wheels 20 "and the rear diffuser black matt finish. In the cabin, the seats are upholstered in leather and Alcantara, while the back is carbon fiber. At the head is embroidered horse rampant and Ferrari on the back marked 'Handling GTE (image).

Ferrari California

The Ferrari California has novel features in the brand. One, which has an engine with direct fuel injection which does not spend much and another that has a seven-speed automatic transmission (of a different type than the six that have current models of Ferrari). He is also the first convertible Ferrari which has a rigid folding roof.

The interior can have two configurations. With a small rear seats and fixations "Isofix" seats for children (picture) and another in which this space is reserved exclusively for the carriage of baggage and replace the seat belts for some strapping to hold travel (image ). With either configuration can reduce the panel separating the trunk of the car, easy to carry long items.

The eight-cylinder engine in 'V' to 90 º (which is the classic Ferrari engines eight cylinders) and 4297 cm ³ displacement. It has direct injection, is made of aluminum (block and cylinder heads) and the variable intake and exhaust.

Gives maximum power of 460 hp at 7750 rpm. It accelerates from 0 to 100 km / h in 4.0 seconds and reaches 310 km / h.

Its average consumption is 13.1 l/100 km approved. Consumption is much lower than any Ferrari currently on sale. For example, a Ferrari F430 Spider F1 with 490 hp spends 18.3 l/100 km. With a lower weight and more power to California, it has very similar features (tab compare the two versions).

The Ferrari California weighs 1810 kg, which is not much compared to other similar Power Convertibles. For example, a BMW M3 convertible or a Mercedes-Benz SL 600 weigh more. Among those weighing less is the Porsche 911 Turbo Cabriolet, with 1730 kg (with a roof, not rigid folding).

According to Ferrari, the body panels (including the roof) of California and the chassis are made entirely of aluminum parts produced by different processes: stamping, casting or extrusion.

The roof is operated by an automatic system and it takes only 14 seconds to fold flat into the boot, which is a very short time. As a roll-over protection, behind the seats has a few arches that deploys automatically at 190 milliseconds if there is a risk of overturning. The trunk volume is 340 l from the roof over the body and 240 if the roof is folded.

The instrumentation consists of analog indicators (for the speedometer and rev count) and a TFT screen for other functions (state of the oil, computer travel reservation gasoline, etc.) (image).

The change is seven walks and has a double clutch. Such changes have the peculiarity that they have selected two gears simultaneously, so that the gear-changing is much faster and the wheels never fail to receive power from the engine. This gearbox has at least two of operation, a manual, which the driver has to select the gears (using a cam is on the steering wheel) and one automatic.

This type of change is spreading now among a number of vehicles of all kinds. The peculiarity is that Ferrari is available: the change is placed against the rear axle and the front engine (Ferrari calls this pattern "Transaxle).

The leaflet is a command 'manettino' from which management controls the operation of the gearbox, stability control (CST) and traction ( "F1-Trac) and the adjustment of the suspension of hardness variable ( "SCM", short for Magnetorheological Suspension Control System), if the option is mounted. The cushions of this suspension is a fluid whose viscosity changes when it is covered by a magnetic field.

The three possible settings of the three manettino: "Comfort", "Sport" and "CST-OFF:

-Comfort: gives priority to security and is the program best suited to conditions of low grip. According to Ferrari, is the best choice for everyday use, everyday.

Sport gives priority to the maximum performance and stability under conditions of good grip. Recommended for driving too fast.

-CST-OFF: In this way the stability control and traction is disabled.

The rear suspension is deformable parallelogram, and the 599 GTB Fiorano, the California has the traction system 'F1 Trac. The brakes are of ceramic material and are manufactured by Brembo.

Among other things, the Ferrari California will double xenon headlights, rear diode browser with touch screen and hard drive 6.5 ", USB, and Bluetooth connector players' iPod '. In the options list is an adaptive lighting system, a suspension of variable hardness ( "SCM"), a regulated electric seats with magnesium structure or chamber of parking at the rear of the body.

The tires that are standard are 19 "in diameter, but can optionally have a 20" made of forged aluminum, which is 11 kg lighter than the standard.

The body can be painted in 12 different colors plus a new shade of blue (Azzuro California "), created especially for the launch of this model. There are 14 shades of leather for the interior, of which there are two new Ferrari (cioccolato 'and' Iroko ').

Ferrari Scuderia Spider 16M

The Scuderia Ferrari Spider 16M is a limited edition of the F430 Spider, the convertible version of the F430. 499 units will be manufactured. There was already a version of the F430 Scuderia.

Is performed on the cabriolet version of the F430. The main changes affecting the engine is more powerful (from 510 hp), and the weight is 80 kg less. There are also some changes in their appearance and details of any particular equipment (an iPod Touch 16GB capacity).

The Scuderia Spider 16M variant is powered engine having the F430 and F430 Spider. It is a naturally aspirated V8 with 4.3 liters of displacement, which gives maximum power of 510 hp at 8500 rpm instead of 490 hp. The limit engine speed is 8640 rpm.

In addition, Ferrari has reduced the weight by 80 kg to F430 Spider. Now, the weight in terms of approval is 1515 kg.

Scuderia Ferrari Spider 16M. Model 2009.La gearbox 430 Scuderia is the six-speed automatic (F1), and can be operated manually with controls on the steering wheel.

The benefits and consumption officers are: 315 km / h top speed, it takes 3.7 s to reach 100 km / h and is stopped from leaving 15.7 l/100 km average consumption. These data are better than the 430 Spider, especially consumption, which is much lower (comparative tab).

Serial, the body is painted black with gray details, but the customer can personalize his unit with several options. The arches are coated anti-carbon fiber.

At the rear vent (the motor is placed in rear center position), there is a plaque (image) to commemorate the sixteenth obtained constructors championship in Formula 1 with Ferrari in the 2007-2008 season (hence the name of this version ), there are some stickers on the wings (image) that refer to this achievement. On the dashboard, there is another plaque with the number of the unit (picture)

Ferrari 430

The Ferrari 430 is the model that replaced the 360 Modena in 2005. As the 360 has an aluminum chassis and an engine of eight cylinders in V at 90 °, centrally positioned longitudinal rear. Is for sale for € 179,640.

It measures 4512 mm long and 1923 wide and 1214 high, is somewhat longer, and almost equal to the width and height 360. The battle (2,600 mm) and tracks (1669 and 1616 mm) coincided almost exactly with those of 360.

As the 360 (and 355, which preceded both) has a flat bottom, is distinguished by the two rear diffuser apparatus (image). This element, which also had the 360 but smaller, serves to accelerate the passage of air under the car when moving at high speed.

The main difference with the 3.6 liter engine 360 is that it is 4308 cm ³ (hence its name). The actions of the new engine is 92 x 81 mm, the race is proportionally shorter than in the engine 360.

The compression ratio of this new engine is even higher than the previous (11.3 to 1 instead of 11, 0). In part because it reaches a maximum torque of 465 Nm, which is an extremely high figure for a naturally aspirated engine of cubic capacity (108 Nm / l, before 104). Gives the maximum torque at 5250 rpm.

It also increases the specific power in relation to the 360 engine: 114 hp / l to 112. The regime of maximum power is 8,500 rpm, the same as before, and the red of cuentavueltas starts right in that regime.

Ferrari said a top speed of 315 km / h, acceleration from 0 to 100 km / h, 4 s and an average consumption of 18.3 l per 100 km. Weight in terms of approval is 1525 kg, therefore the relationship between power and weight is 3.11 kg / hp.

The Ferrari 430 is therefore slightly faster top speed and acceleration than a Lamborghini Gallardo (309 km / h 4.2 s 0 to 100 km / h).

Like the 430, the Gallardo is made of aluminum, but has a ten-cylinder engine instead of eight, and instead of total traction rear a Gallardo weighs 1605 kg in conditions of approval.

. The gearbox of the 430 six-speed automatic (F1), and can be operated manually with controls on the steering wheel. It has a rear differential with an electronically controlled locking system (called "E DIFF).

Since the wheel can change the response of various elements of the car to suit various driving situations (manettino).

Among the items of equipment that has serial are four airbags, stability control, bixenón headlamps, adaptive suspension, automatic climate control, leather interior, radio with CD player (compatible with MP3 discs) and alloy wheels 19 " .

Optionally you can have parking sensors, power seats and upholstery and special decorations, among other things.

Dodge Nitro

is a lightweight all-terrain 4.5 m long with five-door body, available in three versions (Nitro, Nitro SLT, Nitro R / T), or 214 engines with 258 hp, manual gearbox or automatic traction and total connectable or permanently. Dodge will sell it in the first quarter of 2007.

The body has the following dimensions: length 4554 mm, 1857 mm wide and 1775 mm high. The closest thing to it for size is the KIA Sorento. A BMX X3 is lower; Mitsubishi Outlander is a lower and narrow.

Initially, two petrol engines are six-cylinder V: versions Nitro SLT and Nitro carried a 3.7-liter displacement giving 214 hp at 5200 rpm. Version R / T will have a new 4.0 liter 258 hp, this engine is based on the 3.7-liter, which had increased the cubic capacity of the cylinder head and replaced two valves per cylinder with a four.

There are three different gearboxes, one manual and two automatic. The normal version has a six-speed manual or optional automatic four. Nitro SLT that automatically leads of four and the R / T has a different relationship with automated management of five sequential.

The traction system depends on the type of gearbox bearing. Thus, with the manual box is Nitro rear with the possibility of attaching the semi-forward through a switch. If you wear an automatic gearbox is permanently pull all four wheels.

The front suspension is a separate and rear rigid axle. The R / T has a tougher suspension and tires 20 ", the SLT can mount this suspension as an option.

The equipment includes ABS, stability control with anti-function, head airbags and a device that allows the floor of the trunk from sliding outward 45 cm to facilitate the work of loading and unloading. This system, which Dodge calls LOAD 'N GO, holds up to 181 kg, the floor is made of plastic.

Dodge Journey

. The Dodge Journey is a car with SUV proportions of large dimensions. The first units arrive to dealers in Spain in late May. It measures 4888 mm long and 1701 mm in height. Ie has a size close to those of a BMW X5 or a Renault Grand Espace, and is clearly larger than the Dodge Nitro (4,584 mm).

The versions that come to Europe are not intended for use by field, it may not have traction (in other markets themselves). Field for use by vehicles of that size is more suitable as a Land Rover Discovery, Mitsubishi Montero or Toyota Land Cruiser.

Sold with 5 or 7 seats, although Chrysler expects that almost all units are sold in Spain, 7. As a family vehicle, 7 seats, by size and price is comparable to the Kia Carnival, the Ford Galaxy or Renault Grand Espace. Here you can see the features of all carriers, from 4.75 to 5 m in length and less than € 40,000, sold in Spain.

Carriers of the size of the Journey, there is none that is cheaper with the same equipment: the Mitsubishi Grandis and the Kia Carnival is cheaper, but do not have stability control available, that the Journey is standard on all versions.

In Spain, at least in principle, it is only going to sell the diesel version of the Journey. The engine is the 2.0 liter 140 hp Volkswagen Group's injection pump-injector and particulate filter fitted as other Chrysler models.

The Dodge Journey is available with equipment SE, SXT and RT. The basic version, SE, can be ordered with five seats (26,467 €) or seven (27,913 €). In the case of large families, in addition to the 50% discount on registration duty under the law, another 8% Dodge reduction in the price of the car. In Spain, finished the SXT and RT have 7 seats. The 5-seat version has air conditioning and all versions of 7 seats have three-zone climate control with air outlets in the second and third rows. More impressions of the interior.

All versions have stability control as standard with a feature that limits the likelihood of a rollover and the other was responsible for stabilizing the trailer. It also has standard side airbags and front seat occupants and curtain for all outboard seats, a control system for tire pressure which also takes into account the spare (which has a wheel of emergency and, So is swollen to more pressure) and CD radio with 6 disc charger compatible with the MP3 format, among other things.

Depending on the finishing options can be ordered as a rear camera to facilitate parking maneuvers (image), an entertainment system for rear seats (8-screen and DVD player, image) or a browser to display color 7. The seats can be heated and the upholstery can be fabric or leather. Sheets of all equipment versions.

Series, the Journey has a 6-speed manual transmission. At the end of 2008 will be available an automatic dual-clutch manufactured by Getrag (same company that has developed with the Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution), which will also be available on other models of the manufacturer, the Chrysler Sebring.

We conducted a Dodge Journey RT for two-way roads and highways, has a touch more like a tourist than a traditional minivan or an SUV. The location is too vague to be soft and twisty roads, and the suspension is comfortable and makes the body rolls over.

The automatic gearbox is especially soft. The Volkswagen DSG box (S-Tronic in Audi), which also has a double clutch, much more sharply because almost no slippage. The Dodge Journey is the much smoother, and especially in the starters is hard to see the slip clutch. This has the disadvantage of being less efficient in terms of performance and consumption, but the advantage that no one should be very careful with the throttle to move slightly, as in cars with DSG.

In a gentle pace to walk between 70 and 120 km / h, the computer of a journey marked consumption of 7.3 l/100km.

We will conduct more detailed impressions when you try to fund this car because, due to the conditions and duration of the trip we made with him, we can not say much more.
The Dodge Journey is produced at the plant in Toluca (Mexico).

Dodge Avenger

The Dodge Avenger is a four-door saloon from 4850 mm in length, which size is between models as the Audi A6 and BMW 5 Series. For price, it falls far short of these saloons, as the basic version will cost less than € 22,000 when it comes to sales, in September 2007. Prices and equipment across the range are not yet defined.

Mechanically, the Avenger is similar to the Chrysler Sebring, but has the distinctive style of Dodge, on the saloon models like the Charger or Challenger coupe. It is a front wheel drive car that comes to Spain with a range of two gasoline engines of four cylinders (156 and 170 hp) and a diesel engine, originally Volkswagen four-cylinder and 140 hp. In non-European markets are sold with three petrol engines and two types of traction (data sheet of the versions for the American market).

It measures 4850 mm long, little more than a BMW 5 Series and little less than a Volvo S80. The height also great, is one of the reasons that have a high aerodynamic resistance (0.76 m²), the other reason is a coefficient Cx of 0.33.

Width, and weight of the battle are closer Avenger car shorter than those measuring more or less like him. The Avenger lighter four-cylinder engine weighs just under 1.6 metric tons.

In the equipment missing some elements that are becoming standard in cars such as lighting systems or certain adaptive aid to driving. In contrast, other elements may have to be very dear to some customers as a support to keep drinks hot or cold, you can warm to 60 ° C or cooling to 2 ° C.

Another unusual element is a command to start the engine from outside the car before you unlock the locks.

In some versions there is a 20 GB hard disk, provided for storing music, leave recorded messages of up to three minutes (it has a microphone in the rearview mirror) and memorize voice commands. Some features of the stereo or the browser can be handled through a touch screen 6.5 ". Optionally, you can add a DVD player with a screen of 7" above the front armrest visible from the rear seat. This screen is articulated and easily hidden under the lid of the armrest.

Safety equipment is standard in cars today, its price or lower price.

As an aid to driving is stability control, which is composed of the traction, antilock brakes and servo emergency.

It has front airbags, front seat side and head-curtain for both rows of seats. The front seat belt tensioners take emergency voltage limits.

The four-cylinder engine and 2.4 liters of displacement will be used several brands of DaimlerChrysler, Mitsubishi and Hyundai in the Avenger, this engine is 170 hp DIN (which is not the standard type).

It is an indirect injection engine with four valves per cylinder, variable intake and distribution. As is common in four-cylinder engines over 2.0 liters of displacement, you need trees to maintain a balanced type of vibration (second order) in a low limit. This engine is available only with an automatic change of 4 relations.

The two six-cylinder engines that can take V (2.7 liter and 3.5 liter) will not come to Spain, while that of 2.7 liters to reach other European markets. Both are indirect injection. The 2.7 engine is one of four valves per cylinder that can run on E85 fuel (85 percent ethanol and 15 percent gasoline) and reaches maximum power of 188 hp. The 3.5 engine is a four-valve with a single camshaft in each cylinder head and reaches the maximum power (238 hp SAE) at 6400 rpm.

The Avenger is a car front engine and front wheel drive transverse. Version 3.5 l (only available outside Europe) may optionally be connected automatically total traction. That is, neither central nor differential requires the driver to handle anything that the rear wheels are connected (more traction on the total). The total tractive option will not be available in Europe with any other engine.

In markets where it will launch first, is not available with manual gearbox. Both versions have a less powerful four-speed automatic, the most powerful of the six leads. In Spain only carries an automatic gearbox, four relationships, the version of 2.4 liters and 170 HP.

It has a steel monocoque chassis (more information) McPherson-type front suspension and a type of parallelogram rear, with subchasis in the two axes.

The market segment is where the Avenger is the largest in the U.S., with 1.9 million units sold.

Dodge Caliber

Dodge will sell the Caliber in the second week of June. It will have front-wheel drive, three engines, two rates, one manual and one automatic and five levels of equipment. Not all combinations of engine, gearbox and equipment are possible (list of all versions). The caliber affordable cost € 15,750, there is no car on sale in our country of a similar size and power that costs less.

The Caliber is an unusual model. It has some features that resemble a road as they look, others with a minivan, its size, and Dodge will sell five-door as a passenger car, even if a mechanical car-like Jeep Compass, will be sold as all-terrain light. However, the Compass and Caliber are distinguished by the height (1632 mm the first, second 1533) and traction system.

For size, the Dodge Caliber is one of the largest among the models that have their price five-door body. It measures 4417 mm long, a length similar to the family car with a body like the Alfa Romeo Crosswagon The Break Peugeot 307 or Toyota Corolla Wagon. Other cars with this length but not body family are the Mazda3 five-door (4420 mm) or SEAT Toledo (4,458 mm).

In the Caliber, the wheelbase (2,635 mm) and tracks (1.520/1.520 mm) are slightly higher than normal in five-door cars up to 4.5 m in length.

You can carry three engines, two petrol 150 hp or 156 hp and 140 hp diesel, all are placed transversely (comparative table of benefits and consumption).

The diesel engine is a 2.0 liter which gives maximum power of 140 hp and enough to move with the agility that weighs almost 1,500 kg the Caliber. At cold start, it's noisy and vibrates intensely for a few seconds up also heard, but not annoying (more on this engine.) The change from six gears operated smoothly and fast enough for normal driving.

The petrol engines are manufactured Global Engine for some brands of DaimlerChrysler to Mitsubishi and Hyundai. The 150 hp is a 1.8 liter is coupled to a gearbox five-speed manual, the 156 hp is a 2.0 liter engine capacity and is coupled to a continuously variable automatic cash Jatco JF011E (image) and this box can run it manually with six fixed relations, which are selected with the lever (AutoStick "). Its operation in manual mode is good because it changes rapidly and allows a reduction in circumstances where other machines do not. Along come the 2007 Caliber SRT4, with a gasoline engine of 2.4 liter turbocharged giving 304 hp.

The suspension is independent of type on the two axes. In Rapid City or roads is a comfortable car that absorbs bumps well and the bodywork was not swinging much. Roads in slow and flowing at a rate high is soft in extension: if we accelerate sharply in the second or third gear as you exit the curve, the car is easy and nodding slightly to one of the front wheels lose traction.

The owners are a lot of assistance, which facilitates its use in the city but road is excessive. It is also somewhat imprecise, effect of stress on tires have a high profile for what is normal today (the version that we had led some 215/60R17).

The diesel-engined version takes the standard stability control. Those with a gasoline can not have for now.

Some of the items of equipment which may, depending on the version, are curtain airbags, sound system with auxiliary input, rear articulated to hear music outside the car (picture), sujetavasos front lit, power supply, 12 V and Adjustable front armrest with a receptacle for the mobile phone or MP3 player on the cover, backing 60/40 rear split into sections or chilled glove box (image), among others.

The Caliber is made, along with the Jeep Compass, which is in the DaimlerChrysler plant in Belvidere (Illinois, USA), which was the Neon.

De Tomaso Guará

De Tomaso, an Italian brand specialized in building exclusive high performance cars, has launched a new version of the lair. This vehicle is a sporty two-seater, under the same name, has two body configurations; tray and coupe.

Guará The prototype was presented at the Geneva Motor Show 1993. In its original configuration, the V8 engine was Guará in central displacement of 4.0 liters and 283 HP. In the Hall of Barcelona in 1999 saw an evolution of Guará, this change affects the engine. This version, released in 2000, was an original Ford V8 engine of 4.6 liters of displacement, four valves per cylinder and 305 hp of maximum power.

De Tomaso The model now has the same engine, but with maximum power of 375 hp. The maximum torque is 488 Nm at 4800 rpm. De Tomaso says that this engine will be in charge of promoting the Guará in a few months.

When you win 70 hp, all the better. So Guará Barqueta (1,050 kg) reached 284 km / h top speed and accelerates from 0 to 100 km / h in 4.5 seconds. The coupe version, which is heavier (1,400 kg) but more aerodynamic, does 287 km / h 4.7 seconds on the same measurements. Both models have a luggage compartment of 140 liters and fuel tank of 80 liters.

The engine is not the only change to the Guará, the suspension has a new design and direction is assisted by a hydraulic circuit, something 'useful' to move a wheel 245 / 40 ZR 18 285 / 35 ZR 18 on the train ass. It measures 4.19 x 2.03 x 1.03 (1.20) meters in length, width and height (height of the coupe in parentheses). And she is 2.61 meters in battle.

The gearbox is 6-speed manual and rear wheels are responsible for transmitting power to the ground with the help of a self.

Maintaining a Guará (305 hp, which is currently being sold) is obviously expensive, especially for the price of spare parts, consumer and insurance. However, De Tomaso assured that the price of one hour of labor is € 34.09 plus VAT, (5,672 pesetas plus VAT) not unlike the price of any official marks "normal." The first oil change is done at 10,000 km and the rotating every 15,000. De Tomaso offers two years warranty with unlimited mileage warranty and three years for the paint.

Daihatsu Terios

The Daihatsu Terios is a SUV of 4.05 m and five seats are up for sale from 19,760 € (all prices) with two petrol engines, a 1.3 to 86 hp and a 105-hp 1.5. In other countries, sells a version of the Daihatsu Terios 7 seats.

It is an alternative to models like the Toyota Urban Cruiser, the Fiat seditious, the Suzuki SX4, the Suzuki Grand Vitara 3p or 350 Santana, among others (list off 3.80 to 4.20 m ordered by brand).

The Daihatsu Terios has a permanent total traction and a central differential off by a button to the left of the steering column. It is not usual in this type of car. The Terios, never acts as a front-wheel drive car back or whether the loss of adhesion, but in all cases transmitting the force to both axles.

Daihatsu Terios. Model 2008.Los two available engines are 4 cylinders and 16 valves and associated with a gearbox 5-speed manual. The most powerful version (1.5 of 105 hp) can have a stick shift 4-speed automatic.

The Terios, compared to similar models, has a high price. Different versions of models like the Toyota Urban Cruiser, Fiat or Suzuki SX4 seditious are clearly more economical (listing off 3.80 to 4.20 m sorted by price).

The Daihatsu Terios measured 4.05 m long, 1.69 m wide and 1.69 m high. It has a capacity for good maneuverability, required only 9.8 m to rotate between curbs. A seditious Fiat has a diameter of 11 m and a rotation of 10.6 m. Suzuki SX4 Tourism of similar size, as a Peugeot 207, also has a turning radius of between kerbstones higher (10.4 m).

The Terios has a monocoque chassis (also called self). An all-classic design, like a Land Rover Defender, has dual beam frame (image).

Its trunk has a capacity of 380 l. It is a good figure compared to similar models such as the Suzuki Vitara 3p (184 l) or seditious Fiat (270 l). To achieve a greater load space, the rear seats can break into asymmetrical (40/60). If this happens we get a load fund level.

The trunk opening is hinged side, ie, opens like a door and not upwards like most gates boot. Inside there are hooks portabolsas panels and lighting.

Daihatsu Terios. 2008.Está model available in two equipment levels: "SHO" and "HIRO". In the cabin there are many holes to keep objects situated on the left column of the address on the doors (front and rear) in the front seat backs, on the transmission tunnel (front and rear seats) and at the base of the back seat.

On equipped versions (HIRO), lockable glove box and there is an outlet for 12 V in the trunk and a portagafas in the middle of the front roof panels together with interior lighting.

All versions are standard front dual airbags, air conditioning, electric windows on all doors, power exterior mirrors, rear headrests in the seats, steering wheel with vertical adjustment, tinted glass, bumpers and exterior mirrors in body color bars Ceiling and MP3 CD radio with 4 speakers, among other things. The more teams also have side airbags, fog lights, trip computer, CD radio with auxiliary input and MP3 controls on the steering wheel and alloy wheels (comparative form of equipment)

With the level of equipment "HIRO", and only with the 1.5 105 hp engine, the Terios can lead stability control (VSC) and Traction Control (TRC), but is an optional element. In versions with automatic change, the 'VSC' is an outstanding system that permits down without locking the wheels ( "DAC"). Maintains a constant speed of 5 km / h for a maximum of 3 minutes to facilitate such moves.

Daihatsu Sirion

The Sirion is a utilitarian car with five doors, five seats from 3,600 mm in length. The most striking feature of size is its height. It measures 1550 mm in height, more than a Suzuki Swift (1500 mm) or a Nissan Micra (1540 mm).

The four side doors are great, with regular shapes and have a wide opening angle (80 degrees). Turning diameter between curbs is 9.4 meters which is fine for a car of its size.

Is for sale from € 12,300 with an engine of 1.0 liters and 70 hp and € 13,300 with a 1.3 liter engine and 87 hp. In either version is rather expensive compared to other cars of similar characteristics (similar models with the 1.3 liter size and power). We can not have stability control as an option.

Both engines and other components come from Toyota. The 1.0 liter engine has three cylinders and so has the Aygo, which gives a very good result. The Sirion 1.0 has a low fuel consumption for its size (5.0 l, average consumption figures approved). An Aygo with the same engine spends less (4.6 l/100 km), but is considerably smaller than the Sirion. The Sirion 1.3-l also has a power consumption for its content (5.8 l/100 km on average).

Both engines are sold with a manual gearbox five speeds. Optionally, the 1.3 liter is available four-speed automatic transmission that has developed a quarter longer than the fifth running of the manual box (38 km / h per 1,000 rpm 33.3 km / h 1,000 respectively).

All versions have standard air conditioning, ABS, CD, four electric windows and two Isofix anchorages for seats. The steering wheel is adjustable for height (to fit it also changes the position of the speedometer, it is attached to the steering column, the revolution has been installed separately on the dashboard), but not in depth. Version with 1.3 liter engine has electric mirrors and driver's seat with adjustable height.

The Sirion's front suspension is a McPherson carried forward. The rear axle is a transverse torque. The front wheel brakes are Disc and the rear drum. The tires are equal in the two versions, a 175/65 R14.

Daihatsu is a Toyota brand that makes small cars. There are utilities in its range, Convertibles and SUVs in two places (Copenhagen). In addition, the Sirion is only sold in Spain the Terios. Here you can view a list of Daihatsu dealers in Spain.

Dacia Logan

Since mid-2009, Dacia Logan sold a renovated with changes in the exterior appearance and interior. In early 2009, will update the Logan Break (which is the variant with body relative).

The Logan is a four-door tourism measuring 4.29 m long. Therefore its size is larger than discover, measuring 4.02 m and has five doors. If the new Logan keeps prices similar to those of the model still sold (current prices), at least in Spain, there will be no tourism in size that is more affordable: the cars that are cheaper and smaller much less potent.

The exterior has some changes in appearance in the mirror, the grill, bumpers, fog, pilots and the trunk lid.

In addition, there are new colors for the body that are added to existing ones. Among the new colors are: gray basalt ", the" Electric Blue "and the" blue end ".

The appearance of the interior is identical to discover. Have changes in the dashboard, which now has a new design and is manufactured with a coating of a material that improves the safety in case of accident. You also have changes in intrumentación (to make it easier to read) and the center console.

The design of the interior panels of the doors is also new and has more ergonomic grip. An important development is that the new model does the steering wheel can be adjusted in height.

To enhance the visibility behind the Dacia Logan has a larger exterior mirrors (the same as riding the Dacia Logan Break), and discover in the central rear headrest Iene a new design in its lowest position does not hinder rear visibility through the rearview mirror (image).

No changes in the range of engines. The petrol is a 75 hp 1.4 liter and 1.6 liter of 87 hp. Dacia says that the average consumption of the new Logan with these engines are 7.0 and 7.2 l/100 km. If this really is the case, the version will consume 0.1 liter 75 hp and 87 more hp, 0.1 l less. Over other similar models, consumption is moderate but not low.

Diesel engines are the same as the Renault Clio has a 1.5 liter dCi with a power of 68 hp and 86 hp. With these engines, the consumption of the Logan itself is low (in the current model, versions of these engines do not pay tax).

Logan has all of two series for driver and passenger airbags, ABS with electronic brake distribution and, as a novelty, a support system for emergency braking premiered at the Dacia discover (more on this system). Still can not have stability control.

Dacia offers for all European countries a guarantee of 3 years or 100,000 km. It also offers maintenance packages.

Dacia Sandero Stepway

The Stepway is a version of the Dacia discover for those who need not travel on paved areas that are not very difficult.

Will be sold in Spain in September 2009 while in Argentina and Brazil and it has been since late 2008.

Discover a connection to 'normal' is different because the Stepway the perimeter of the body has a protective plastic unpainted, leading some bars on the ceiling, the mirror housing is gray (such as some areas of the bumper ), the exhaust outlet is chrome and some stickers with the name of the version in the front doors.

The upholstery has a specific design. Except that, there are no changes in the carrier (impressions inside the Dacia discover).

Dacia Stepway discover. Model 2010.El most important change has to do with the suspension, leaving a greater height (200 mm), similar to that of some light off.

The tires are of different measures to discover (195/55R16 instead of 185/65R15) but do not contribute to the increase in height (including the car down, yes, so precious, 0.75 mm).

Traction is in the front wheels. Dacia says that has not provided a full version with traction.

The discover Stepway can be chosen with a 1.6 petrol engine gives 97 hp 1.5 dCi diesel or 68 hp. Are the same as has already discover, like the gearbox, manual five relationships. The average consumption is 7.6 and 5.3 l/100 km respectively.

Dacia Sandero

The Dacia discover is available from € 7450, with a fairly simple equipment, which costs € 10,650 to the current computer (all prices Dacia discover). Since January 2009, can be bought with diesel engines. In spring, it will sell a gasoline engine with 75 hp.

Discover the car is advisable because it is very inexpensive relative to its size, it is spacious and the volume of your maletro (more impressions of the interior). Or its dynamic qualities or for its ease of motion is up to other more expensive models (such as a Renault Clio). In any case, is sufficient to discover driving at a normal pace (plus driving impressions).

There are very few cars that have a lower price, some of them are the Chevrolet Matiz (from 6900 €) and the Fiat Panda (from 7370 €). All these models are much smaller and less powerful. Tata Indica is a cheaper, more powerful and has more equipment (although its basic version can not have ABS, an essential element of security). Discover the Dacia is a car of higher quality than the Tata Indica.

Dacia discover. Model cars 2008Respecto other similar power and size (list sorted by price) also has a favorable price. Although their equipment is scarce, the relationship between the costs and the equipment that carries it is better than other similar models (comparative).

Discover the measured 4.02 m long, 1.75 m wide and 1.53 m high, a Renault Clio is somewhat shorter, narrow and low. The wheelbase is 2.59 m, ie 1 cm more than the Clio and 12 cm more than the Clio Campus (which is called Renault versions are still sold in the previous Clio).

The boot has 320 liter capacity and is a size too large, there is no tourism in five-door up to 4.20 m in length, which has a larger trunk. Moreover, l can be extended until 1200, shot the back of rear seats (which are divided in proportion 60/40).

Like the Logan, the headroom to discover the ground is 155 mm (more than what is usually normal in tourism) and bass are more protected, which facilitates movement away from the road.

Equipment.

The discover is available with three equipment levels: 'Base', 'Ambiance' and 'Laureate'. The equipment is quite simple in all versions. Discover all the series have antilock brakes (ABS), airbags for the driver and the passenger, bumpers painted in body color, Isofix fixing for a child seat in the rear seats and folding rear seat.

Versions' Ambiance 'also carry power steering, central locking, portable ashtray, light in the trunk, tinted glass and side molding.

Dacia discover. Model 2008Por Finally, discover more teams ( "Laureate") have, in addition to the above, Front side airbags, electric mirrors, driver's seat with height adjustment, fog lights, trip computer, steering wheel with height adjustment, Opening remote control, front electric windows, chrome grille, chrome on the interior and reading lights.

Optionally, you can carry air-conditioning, rear electric windows, radio with CD player compatible with MP3 discs, alloy wheels 15 "and metallic paint.

Can not discover the many pieces of equipment that they carry other modern cars, such as head air bags, stability control, steering wheel adjustable in depth and automatic climate control, among others.

Yes you can buy some accessories dealer, as a navigator and a portable kit that protects the lower areas of the body where the car will be used to move away from paved roads (image).

Engine technology.

The range of engines consists of two petrol (1.4-liter 75 hp and a 1.6-liter 87 hp) and two Diesel (1.5 l dCi variants at 68 and 86 hp). All these engines are the same as the Dacia Logan and leads are attached to a five-speed manual transmission.

With the current gasoline engines, discover the benefits is a normal and consumption is not low. Version 1.4 has a top speed of 161 km / h and consumes 7.0 l per 100 km, while the most powerful version (1.6) reaches 174 km / h and consumes 7.2 l/100 km.

Since April 2009, will be available with a gasoline engine of 1.2 liters and 75 hp, which will replace the current 1.4 Dacia l. It is not a new engine, it had the previous generation Clio, among other models. With the new engine, discover consumes 5.9 l/100 km (1.1 l less than the version 1.4).

Dacia discover. Model 2008La Diesel 68 hp version has an average consumption of 4.5 l per 100 km. This figure is 4.6 liter 86 hp version. Both have CO2 emissions of 120g/km, so do not pay tax.

Discover and share the platform 70 by a mechanical elements of the Dacia Logan, which in turn also has several elements in common with the Renault Clio before.

The suspension layout is the same: McPherson-type front and the rear wheel spin is composed of shaft torque. Regard to Logan, there are different caps on the lower arm in front and the rear axle to give more precision.

Like other Dacia models, discover the account with a guarantee of 3 years or 100,000 km (whichever is met before). You can also sign a maintenance contract (associated with financing the purchase of the car), which covers the cost of maintenance and repair for 3 years or 50,000 km (of course, wear parts and breakdowns as a result of accidents, are not included).