Ford Fiesta Hatchback not a near future project.

By CarDekho Team 19 Apr, 2011 at 1:55:39 PM Ford fiesta hatchback is the new brand car which is getting popular in the Indian automobile market. The Indian customers are eagerly waiting for the launch of the car. There were a number of questions that were raised about the launch of the Ford fiesta hatchback. The news was rumored that, the Ford fiesta

2012 Mazda3 SKYACTIV Technologies

Redesigned for the 2010 model year, the refreshed 2012 Mazda3 is Mazda’s first application of SKYACTIV technologies in North America, receiving an all-new SKYACTIV-G gasoline engine as well as the all-new SKYACTIV-Drive six-speed automatic transmission and all-new SKYACTIV-MT six-speed manual transmission. It also features improved sporty driving dynamics, responsive handling and a comfortable cabin space.

Mazda has announced that the first recipient of its new SKYACTIV four-cylinder engine will be the face-lifted 2012 Mazda 3, set to debut at the New York auto show in April. The exterior styling has been tweaked, but the real story is, of course, the engine.

Although the company hasn’t yet released specs on the SKYACTIV engine as it will appear in the 3, we know quite a bit about it from our drive of several prototypes equipped with the mill last August. You can read all the details here, but here’s the recap: The iteration we’re likely to see in the Mazda 3 is a 2.0-liter four-cylinder, which was good for 163 hp and 155 lb-ft during development. When it’s burning regular 87-octane gasoline, though, torque decreases by about five percent. For reference, the current 2.0-liter in the 3 makes 148 hp and 135 lb-ft, while the optional 2.5-liter four produces 167 hp and 168 lb-ft.

The 2012 Mazda3 achieves a high compression ratio of 12.0:1 and delivers 155 horsepower at 6,000 rpm and 148 lb-ft of torque at 4,100 rpm. (The PZEV version of this engine sold in California and other states produces 154 hp at 6,000 rpm and 148 lb-ft of torque at 4,100 rpm).

Compared to the current Mazda3 MZR 2.0-liter engine, the maximum power of the SKYACTIV-equipped 2012 Mazda3 is increased by approximately five percent (from 148 horsepower at 6,500 rpm) and torque is increased by approximately 10 percent (from 135 lb-ft at 4,500 rpm). With improved torque, coupled with a drive control system that utilizes coordinated controls of the engine and transmission, Mazda3s with SKYACTIV technology excel in dynamic response, further maintaining the Zoom-Zoom idea of oneness between the car and driver.

Fuel economy also gets a boost from the combination of a SKYACTIV engine and transmissions. When equipped with the SKYACTIV-G gasoline engine and optional SKYACTIV-Drive six-speed automatic transmission, the 2012 Mazda3 sedan will achieve an EPA rating of 40 mpg on the highway, an approximately 21-percent improvement over the current MZR 2.0-liter engine equipped with the optional five-speed automatic transmission. With a fuel tank capacity of 14.5 gallons, the 2012 Mazda3 sedan with SKYACTIV has the potential of a 540-mile range, with still a gallon of fuel remaining.

Previously only available with the MZR 2.5-liter engine, the Mazda3 five-door hatchback model will now be offered in the U.S. with the SKYACTIV-G 2.0-liter gasoline engine. This Mazda3 hatchback is estimated to deliver 27 city/38 highway (SKYACTIV-MT) and 28 city/38 highway (SKYACTIV-Drive AT). The slightly lower highway estimates can be attributed to different aerodynamics and the higher weight ratio between the sedan and hatchback.

The higher fuel economy of the 2012 Mazda3 equipped with SKYACTIV is a direct result of combining all the best features of the technology in today’s transmissions. For SKYACTIV-Drive, the key advantages of a conventional automatic transmission, Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) and Dual Clutch Transmission (DCT) were integrated.

Also available on the 2012 Mazda3 is the highly-acclaimed Mazda MZR 2.5-liter engine. Alongside the SKYACTIV-G 2.0-liter, the MZR 2.5 is a technology powerhouse as well. It offers an aluminum block with cylinder-bore liners made of a steel-molybdenum alloy offering strength and stiffness generally not seen in large-displacement four-cylinder engines. A forged-steel crankshaft provides strength at high revs, but rigidity to ensure low NVH characteristics.

Mazda3 sedan and hatchback models equipped with SKYACTIV-G gasoline engines will be further distinguished with exclusive elements, such as an all-new engine cover featuring a deep blue metallic paint finish with black sections along either side; headlamp units outfitted with a transparent blue ring around the center lens to emphasize the vehicle’s distinctive character; and a badge featuring a “SKYACTIV” logo against a clear-blue background.

The engine will pair with Mazda’s new SKYACTIV six-speed automatic transmission, which features an aggressive lock-up clutch for the torque converter. This, combined with the efficient engine, has Mazda hoping for an EPA rating of 30 mpg city/40 highway for the 2012 3—that’s up from bests of 25/33 and 22/29, respectively, for the current 2.0 and 2.5. Stick lovers can rest easy, as the engine will also be available with the company’s slick six-speed manual—although the company isn’t yet revealing the fuel economy for that combo.

The SKYACTIV engine and transmission will eventually be installed in the next-gen Mazda 6, it makes sense for the company to install it first in a small car, where it can reap the PR benefits of the magical 40-mpg figure. We’ll have more updated specs on the 2012 Mazda 3 as we approach its official unveil in April.

2011 New Karimun Estillo " Car Sporty"

It is undeniable that the Karimun Estillo 2011, is one of the latest cars from Suzuki is quite popular Indonesian automotive market today, this we can see from the promo Suzuki Karimun Estillo 2010, which do through this website for the period of August 2010. Here we tries to give a little review about the Suzuki Karimun 2011. I first saw this car, we found few changes from previous versions, especially on the body, especially the front body is totally revamped. This we can see from Bonet who seemed more advanced, also head light, over fenders, grille, so according to our conclusion that on the front of this 2011 Suzuki Karimun have been replaced with a design that is very, very different from previous models.

2011 Suzuki Karimun Estillo did look more sporty, it can be proven by looking at the design of "A Pillar" that can be said to be designed more up his nose, and almost the same design on the front that existed at the Suzuki SX-4 (similar). While on the back, is still exactly the same as previous versions Estillo Karimun design. Because the design of the front of a fairly significant change, then the dimension is also changed. 2011 Suzuki Karimun Estillo longer 105 mm and 15 mm lower., While for the width and wheelbase remain the same as the previous version.

If it had been our review of the Body and design, then this is the engine / Engine. Suzuki Karimun 2011 using machine type "K Engine", and this machine has been designed by Maruti Suzuki India for use in various types of Suzuki cars, like the Estilo, A-Star, Splash and others. If the Karimun Estillo previous years, they used the machine F10D engine (4 cylinder, SOHC, 1061 cc), whereas in 2011 they put Karimun Estilo one K10B K-coded engine. From the data we saw, for the amount of capacity and number of engine cylinders, as well as kitchen runway on K engines are smaller, at only 998 cc and only 3 cylinders, but the DOHC engines already support this as well as the material used is aluminum. It is intended that the machine lighter and provide output and greater torque than the old machine. On the old machines, the number of outputs ranging from 64 rpm 68 PS/6.200 PS/6.200 rpm, while the engine torque range from 84 nautical outpur Nm/3.500 Nm/3.500 rpm to 90 rpm, and acceleration is softer and not felt the power lost in each teeth.

In the interior of the Suzuki Karimun Estillo 2011, you will find a lot of changes. When you first enter the cabin, you will see colors that are served are beidge or two tone brown and shades of a very shown compared to previous versions. Terbuah seat of a material that is quite luxurious, and using a quality fabric combined with two colors so it looks a little exclusive. Not only there, on the steering wheel is also designed so as to give the feel of chrome.

Specification Karimun Estillo

Renault Launching New Dacia Duster 2011

Renault launching new Renault Dacia Duster. Renault Duster include maximum engine power of 105 bhp @ 5750 rpm and maximum torque of 148 Nm @ 3750 rpm and it is fitted with Renault Duster Petrol engine and has 1600 CC, 12 valves. The car is equipped with DOHC 16 valves (4 valves per cylinder) 1.6 L diesel engine with 1600 cc of displacement which will produce more and more power and torque.

Renault Duster is blessed with ESP, ABS, EBD, Traction control, Parking sensors.The stunning look and more advanced features of the SUV are the specialties of this car. Renault Duster is well furnished with Folding Rear Seats, Rear AC Vent, Tinted glass, Door mirrors, Leather seats, Music system, Driver seat adjustment, Steering adjustment, Rear armset, Rear defogger, Rear Wiper, Remote Fuel Filler, Remote boot, Central locking, Power windows, AC.

Renault Dacia Duster Specification
Engine Location Front
Drive Type Front Wheel (standard), 4WD
Weight2557 lbs | 1159.836 kg
Engine Configuration: I
Cylinders: 4
Aspiration/Induction: Normal
Displacement: 1600 cc | 97.6 cu in. | 1.6 L.
Valves: 16 valves.
4 valves per cylinder.
Valvetrain: DOHC
Horsepower: 85 BHP (62.56 KW)
HP to Weight Ratio: 30.1 LB / HP
HP / Liter: 53.1 BHP / Liter
Fuel Type: Diesel
Fuel Feed: Fuel Injected
Gears: 5
Transmission: Manual
Gears: 6
Transmission: Manual
Seating Capacity: 5
Doors: 4
Length: 169.9 in | 4315 mm.
Width: 71.7 in | 1821 mm.
Height: 64.2 in | 1631 mm.
Wheelbase: 105.2 in | 2672 mm.
Front Track: 61.4 in | 1560 mm.
Rear Track: 61.7 in | 1567 mm.
Front Overhang: 32.4 in | 822 mm.
Rear Overhang: 8.1 in | 205 mm.
Rear Legroom: 7.2 in | 183 mm.
Front Shoulder Room: 0.0 in | 0 mm.
Rear Shoulder Room: 55.1 in | 1400 mm.

2011 Lotus Exige S260 Impressive Cars

2011 Lotus Exige revive the hard-core models S260 Sport, while Roger Becker special edition also debuts. After an absence of nine months, our spy photographers once again stuck with a mysterious prototype Lotus Exige '. This is a cunning camouflage to hide the next Exige - but none was able to conceal evidence of the V6 3.5-liter automotive spy.

In the case of 2011 Lotus Exige, we gave up quite a lot. It was loud, cramped, loud, cumbersome and unforgiving. But the true driving enthusiasts - people who intend to use this car at its full potential on the racetrack - to find victims is only a small inconvenience compared with an unparalleled driving experience of this little sports car delivers.

Starting with a very lightweight aluminum chassis that is chemically bonded (instead of welded or bolted) for rigidity, the Exige follows the core Lotus principle of founder Colin Chapman: "Simplify, then add lightness." Everything about the Exige is built for lightness, from the fiberglass and carbon-fiber bodywork to the deletion of unessential convenience features. Reduced weight allows a small-displacement engine to deliver supercar performance. In this case, it's a supercharged 1.8-liter Toyota inline-4.

The resulting weight-to-power ratio comes in at an impressive 8.33 pounds per horsepower, a ratio even more favorable than the likes of the Audi R8 or Porsche 911. Opting for the even more powerful Lotus Exige S260 Sport will give a driver even more to smile about. And let's not overlook the Exige's handling, which has the immediate response of a manic hummingbird. Once you factor in the feel through the steering and even the seat of your pants, it's as if you have nerve endings that extend to the contact patches of the tires.

This combination of driving dynamics and visceral feedback leaves the Exige with little in the way of competition at its price point. Porsche's Boxster Spyder represents the closest rival for a track-tuned weapon, but while the Spyder is much easier to live with on a daily basis, it isn't nearly as communicative. For ultimate driver engagement and thrills, it's hard to beat the 2011 Lotus Exige.

The 2011 Lotus Exige is a midengine, two-passenger rear-wheel-drive coupe that is offered in two trims: the S240 and the S260 Sport.

Standard features for the Exige S240 include forged-aluminum wheels (16-inch front, 17-inch rear), Yokohama Advan A048 high-performance tires, Lotus/AP Racing and Brembo ventilated and cross-drilled brakes, Bilstein dampers with Eibach springs, air-conditioning, power windows and locks, sport seats with Probax anatomical padding, black cloth upholstery, a leather-trimmed Momo steering wheel, a four-speaker Alpine stereo with a CD player, and adjustable traction control and launch control.

An optional Touring Pack adds additional acoustic insulation, a cupholder, an interior stowage net, a full carpet set, iPod connectivity, center console divider and leather upholstery for the seats, door panels, handbrake and center console. The Track Pack adds manually adjustable Ohlins dampers and height-adjustable springs. A paint-protection film, limited-slip differential and special-order exterior colors are also optional (although some of these colors are more expensive than all the other options combined).

Powering the 2011 Lotus Exige S240 is a Yamaha-engineered and Toyota-built four-cylinder engine. This supercharged and intercooled unit produces 240 horsepower and 170 pound-feet of torque. The version in the Exige S260 Sport gets a slight increase in output to 257 hp and 174 lb-ft of torque. A six-speed manual is the only transmission offered.

Lotus claims a 0-60-mph acceleration time of 4.5 seconds for the S240, while the S260 Sport is estimated at 4.0 seconds. Despite the Exige's high sporting potential, fuel economy does not suffer, as both models return 20 mpg city and 26 mpg on the highway.

Among any car currently being produced, the Lotus Exige has the most sparsely appointed cabin you're likely to encounter. The few controls available are not very user-friendly (especially the tiny radio buttons), and the trim amounts to bare metal and hard plastics. The sport seats offer excellent lateral support and are surprisingly comfortable, but accessing them requires a high level of flexibility in order to limbo past the low roof line while clambering over the high door sills. If you're tall, you'll probably find the cabin as enjoyable as a straitjacket, as your right leg can get painfully wedged between the steering wheel and shift lever.

Storage space is also hard to come by, since there is neither a glovebox nor interior pockets. The comically small trunk can only accommodate 4 cubic feet of cargo, and that cargo would have to fit past a very narrow opening. Furthermore, anything placed back there will be slow roasted by heat from the engine and exhaust. Fortunately, the Exige is fast enough to get home from the supermarket before your ice cream becomes a milkshake.

Since the lightweight Exige strives for all-out performance, safety equipment is as bare-bones as federally mandated rules allow. Front airbags, antilock brakes and traction control are included, but side airbags and stability control are not available.

Braking tester of a similar Lotus Elise yielded a very short 110-foot stop from 60 mph. We expect the Exige to meet or better this figure.

BASIC SPECS

Base From TBA

Unveiling Unknown

Availability Unknown

Status Speculative

Engine 3.5L 276 hp V6

Body Style Coupe

Segment High-Performance Exotic Sport

Size Compact

For Earth Day, What Is More Surprising Green?

22 April stopped to recognize that nature provides us with one of our saja.Jika and house you live in the United States, because you know that all Americans. Just to be different, the United Nations recognizes the contribution Equinox in March.

Because the cars and the fuel consumption and heavy weight in the ongoing scientific analysis of our environment, and most eco-conscious ... ... Buyers sports car that can be searched quickly and economy in fuel consumption and multiple choice.

Easy option is to buy a Lotus Exige 260 - karting car that runs around most sports cars, "using a small Lotus only four of the cracker can do 26 mpg on the highway.

But stripping racer Colin Chapman is not for everyone - especially for those who want the security of the American V8 rumble from the rear German Hain V12, V10 or a date with a hot-headed Italian.

Then consider the following options are many alien species - the estimated strength and the combination of an average (city / highway) miles per gallon:

Despite winning Porsche accurately the main points of consumption on average, Americans will be more effective than the Germans! Viper and Corvette, 120 horsepower and 158 more, respectively, from 480 horsepower and 911 Turbo around the performance of the economic engine behind the Porsche.

Who says American cars are gas pigs without remorse?

Bosnia and Herzegovina Benz, Aston 2 disappointing; V12 is fine behind the muscle Frugal 'Merican.

Lamborghini good score in energy consumption - and even better than his cousin Germany - Audi R8 is less strong. Here, Ingolstadt: environmentally friendly bubble!

In conclusion, we have? Is a strange green?

If the decrease in the amount of consumption - to win the Porsche. If the HP balance mpg /, and won the ZR1's arm, then down to near the Dodge Viper.

New Generation Ford Mustang 2012

Ford Mustang brought last year and was one of the best success stories this year. One of the most positive aspects of travel is that although there are some very expensive models are used to horses from whole muscle car, the base model is surprisingly affordable and still a lot of fun in its own right.

The big news for the 2012 Ford Mustang is the revival of the storied high-performance Boss 302 model. Also notable is the introduction of adjustable effort settings for the power steering effort on GT models.

After numerous improvements to the Mustang lineup last year, we wouldn't have been surprised this year to see Ford's engineers just sit back and watch their winning horse run circles around its competition. As it turns out, though, they've been busily creating yet another highly desirable model to join the stable.

For 2012, Ford reintroduces the Mustang Boss 302, a nameplate that recalls the Boss 302 of 1969. Just as before, the new Boss 302 is a track-tuned beast, and it should also be both great to drive and even potentially collectible. Numerous engine enhancements kick output up to 444 horsepower, and the Boss receives a host of other hardware upgrades to handle the extra fury under the hood.

The 2012 Ford Mustang is available as a coupe or convertible and is offered in five trim levels: V6, V6 Premium, GT, GT Premium and Boss 302. (The Shelby GT500 is reviewed separately.)

The base V6 starts with 17-inch alloy wheels, a limited-slip rear differential, keyless entry, integrated blind-spot mirrors, cruise control, air-conditioning, full power accessories, a tilt-only steering wheel and a four-speaker sound system with a CD player and auxiliary audio jack.

The V6 Premium adds upgraded 17-inch wheels, leather upholstery, a power driver seat, Ford's Sync system, an auto-dimming rearview mirror, color-adjustable gauges, ambient lighting, upgraded interior trim and an upgraded eight-speaker sound system with satellite radio and an iPod/USB audio interface. The V8-powered GT comes with the base V6's features plus 18-inch alloys, automatic headlights, a rear spoiler, adjustable steering effort and foglamps. The GT Premium is essentially a GT with different 18-inch wheels and the V6 Premium's roster of features.

Options on Mustang V6 models include an exterior appearance package that adds bodywork graphics and a rear spoiler. Bundled with the optional rear parking sensors are an anti-theft system and wheel locks. Also available is a V6 Performance package (for coupes with manual transmissions) that includes 19-inch wheels with summer tires, numerous suspension and brake upgrades, a recalibrated stability control system and a 3.31 rear axle ratio.

The V6 Premium unlocks a slew of packages and options in addition to those available on the base model. These include: the Pony package and the Mustang Club of America Special Edition (both consist of 18-inch wheels and various exterior styling enhancements); the Comfort Group package (a power passenger seat and heated front seats); and the Electronics package (automatic climate control, HD radio and a voice-activated navigation system with real-time traffic and other information). Also available are remote ignition, xenon headlamps, a glass roof, a tonneau cover for convertible models and a back-up camera.

The Mustang GT can be outfitted with upgraded Brembo brakes, 19-inch wheels, summer tires and the recalibrated stability control system. Two performance axles for quicker acceleration are available: 3.55:1 and 3.73:1. The GT Premium can be had with all the options of the V6 Premium and GT packages plus a selection from an array of 18-inch and 19-inch wheels, the California Special package (more exterior styling variations) and a more powerful 10-speaker sound system (not available with the Electronics package).

The new high-performance Boss 302 is only available as a coupe and adds a more powerful V8 engine, 19-inch wheels, quad exhaust tips, special exterior trim and aerodynamic elements, a 3.73:1 rear-axle ratio, Brembo brakes, adjustable shock absorbers, unique interior trim, a suede-wrapped steering wheel, alloy pedals, cloth seats and the base audio system. Recaro front seats (from the GT500) and a Torsen limited-slip rear differential are optional.

The limited-edition Boss 302 Laguna Seca model goes even further with track-ready aerodynamic enhancements, race-compound tires, a stiffer suspension, unique gauges and standardization of the Recaro seats and Torsen differential, plus the deletion of the rear seat.

The 2012 Ford Mustang V6 powered by a 3.7-liter engine that produces 305 hp and 280 pound-feet of torque. Mustang GT steps up to 5.0-liter V8 good for 412 hp and 390 lb-ft of torque. Both have six-speed manual transmission standard, while a six-speed automatic is optional. As if this was not enough, 5.0-liter V8 302 Boss up power output 444 hp and 380 lb-ft of torque. (An automatic transmission is available for 302 Boss, however.)

Mustang V6 coupe getting the EPA estimated fuel economy is 19 mpg city/31 mpg highway and 23 mpg in combined driving with automatic transmission, while the manually estimated 19/29/22 mpg. GT is rated 18/25/21 mpg with the automatic, and 17/26/20 mpg with the manual. Opting for the rear differential gear ratio is a more aggressive would further drop in fuel economy.

In recent testing, the Mustang V6 is loaded with performance package and the gear ratio of 3.31 is accelerated from zero to 60 mph in 5.6 seconds. A V8 Mustang with a 3.73 gear is managed the same run in just 4.8 seconds.

Standard safety features for all 2012 Ford Mustang includes antilock brakes, front seat side airbags, side mirrors reconnaissance and stability control. Ford's MyKey system is also standard, which allows owners to limit speed and audio volume level for young drivers.

In Edmunds brake testing, the V6 and V8 Mustangs turned in impressive stopping distance. V6 stops from 60 mph in just 103 meters away, while the V8 is needed only 109. It is important to note, however, that both vehicles benefit from the optional performance package.

Regardless of which 2012 Ford Mustang you choose, you're in for a wild ride. The base V6 makes more than enough power for the average driver and plenty of oomph to satisfy a majority of driving enthusiasts as well. The V8 engines take performance up a few notches with gobs of torque and a glorious exhaust note. Driving enthusiasts will naturally want to select the manual transmission, though the automatic isn't a bad choice; it's prone to early upshifts in order to maximize fuel economy, but there's enough torque to keep the Mustang ably motivated.