The new XF fuses sports car styling and performance with the refinement, features and space of a luxury saloon.
The XF will be available with a choice of six models and a range of four engines from the 2.7 litre V6 turbodiesel, to a range of petrol engines culminating in the supercharged 4.2-litre V8 petrol with 416hp. All models feature Jaguar’s proven six-speed automatic transmission with steering wheel-mounted ‘paddles’ for manual gear selection.
The new Jaguar XF will cost from £33,900 in the UK.
Mitsubishi Motors Corporation today launched the Lancer Evolution X high-performance 4WD sedan, at dealerships throughout Japan. It features a new platform, engine, and exterior and interior designs. Models fitted with the Twin Clutch SST transmission are due to be launched towards the end of November.
“Fast as possible yet safe” was the development goal for the new Lancer Evolution. To that end Lancer Evolution X is loaded with the very latest in automotive engineering technology, including the S-AWC (Super All Wheel Control) vehicle dynamics control system and the newly developed, power-efficient Twin Clutch SST (Sport Shift Transmission).
The Lancer Evolution X is powered by a new turbocharged engine. It has a new high-output and lightweight 4B11-type 2.0-liter 4-cylinder 16-valve DOHC MIVEC unit with aluminum block, used in the Galant Fortis. The engine generates more torque at 422 Nm (43.0 kg-m)/3500 rpm and has better response than its 4G63 predecessor. It is also 12 kg lighter than the 4G63. Best of all, the new model earns a 3-star rating for emissions that are 50% lower than the requirements of the Japanese 2005 standards.
Mated to the engine is the twin Clutch SST is a 6-speed automated manual transmission incorporating a dual automated clutch system. It is also offered with a new 5-speed manual transmission for those who prefer the joys and more direct control of manual shifting.
Safety features include, standard SRS dual-stage airbags for driver and front passenger, SRS knee airbag for driver and adaptive front lighting system (AFS) are all standard equipment on the GSR trim level. SRS side and curtain airbags are available as factory-fitted options.
All models come standard with an engine immobilizer and security alarm to deter theft. (The security alarm is standard on the GSR only.)
All Lancer Evolution X GSR models are fitted with the S-AWC vehicle dynamics control system. The system intelligently manages several component systems to regulate drive torque and braking force at each wheel, reading and reflecting driver intent in real time over a wide range of situations.
The GSR trim level is offered in a lineup of five body colors designed to strongly project a functionally aesthetic image and including a vividly sporty Red Metallic and a new classy and deep-hue Phantom Black Pearl. RS is offered in two body colors, including White Solid which is exclusive to this trim level.
Though detailed specification of the engine have not been revealed as yet, we know that it features a 2.0-litre, 136 PS Duratorq TDCi common-rail diesel engine combined with a Durashift six-speed manual transmission.
The Kuga is not a concept and will be on sale here in the UK in summer of 2008.
Mitsubishi Motors Corporation is going to introduce three concept cars at the 40th Tokyo Motor Show. Besides the Concept-cX which I have already blogged about, the two new cars are the i MiEV SPORT and the Concept-ZT.
The i MiEV SPORT is based on the i MiEV (Mitsubishi innovative Electric Vehicle). This is a high power sporty yet environmentally friendly vehicle featuring zero-emissions electric engine.
The Concept-ZT (“Z” stands for the “ultimate”, plus “T” for tourer) has a newly developed fuel-efficient, 2.2-liter clean diesel engine is mated to the new Twin Clutch SST (Sport Shift Transmission). Concept-ZT also features advanced active safety as well as passive safety technology, such as its pop-up hood.
According to a press release from Mitsubishi Motors Corporation, they will unveil a few new cars at the 62nd Internationale Automobil Ausstellung (IAA) also known as the Frankfurt Motor Show. They are: 1. The European market version of the new Lancer sports sedan 2. The Mitsubishi innovative Electric Vehicle (i MiEV) and 3. The Concept-cX compact SUV. Concept-cX compact SUV
The interior
In total, 19 models (17 during press pre-viewing) will be on display.
NOTE: The the new Lancer sports sedan has already been launched in North America, Russia and Japan.
FYI, the 2007 Frankfurt Motor Show will be held the Frankfurt Messe Complex and will be open to the public from September 15 through 23, with press and media pre-viewing September 11 through 14.
Ilker Yoldas who blogs at The Thinking Blog informed me about the launch of a Turkish sports car - the Etox. It will be available in 3 different engine versions, namely: - 1.5 liter, 125 bhp diesel engine - 3.0 liter, 220 bhp diesel engine - 3.0 liter V6, 272 bhp petrol engine
The company is called Etox Zafer and is based in Ankara. The car was launched on August the 30th - on Zafer Bayramı (Victory Day).
So went over to their website to check it out. Nice to see that they have an English version page. However, I was disappointed as the site doesn’t provide any more technical specifications of the car apart from the the engine. According to the site:
The company still keeps many technical specifications of this car as a secret in order to create a marketing buzz.
The site has an over all amateurish feel - I mean they could have come up with some higher resolution pictures of the car.
It was also quite funny to see Google ads plastered everywhere. Among others they were advertising Suzuki and Skoda cars. It’s not everyday that you see a car manufacturer advertising other companies on their site.
I learnt later that the Etox is technically not Turkey’s first sports car model. The first was the STC-16. Designed by Eralp Noyan, it was in production between 1973 and 1975. Source: http://wowturkey.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=11088
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