Suzuki SX4
Suzuki SX4
Suzuki SX4
Suzuki SX4
2010 Mazda CX-9 Touring SUV
Mazda CX-9 Touring SUV
Mazda CX-9 Touring SUV
Mazda CX-9 Touring SUV
Mazda CX-9 Touring SUV
Mazda CX-9 Touring SUV 2010
Engine Performance Review
* Engine: 3.7L V 6 double overhead cam with VVT ( 10.3 :1 compression ratio ; four valves per cylinder)
* Fuel: unleaded ( 87 octane)
* Fuel consumption: city= 15 (mpg); highway= 21 (mpg); combined= 17 (mpg); vehicle range: 342 miles
* Multi-point injection fuel system
* 20.1 gallon main unleaded fuel tank 16.7
* Power: 273 HP ( 204 kW) @ 6,250 rpm; 270 ft lb of torque ( 366 Nm) @ 4,250 rpm
Chevrolet Volt 2011 wallpapers and Review
Chevrolet Volt 2011
Chevrolet Volt 2011
Chevrolet Volt 2011
Chevrolet Volt 2011
Modern EV
What is so special about the Volt? Many things including that it will allow GM to finally say that it has built and sold an electric car. GM did build a modern electric car dubbed the EV1 beginning in the 1990s, but that program was canceled. GM never got beyond the test phase for those vehicles and received criticism for "killing the electric car" with some people suggesting a widespread conspiracy with the oil companies.
Conspiracy theory aside, the earlier electric vehicle or EV likely cost too much to produce and that technology wasn't as advanced as what will be found in the Chevy Volt. For one, the lithium-ion battery pack is far superior than the nickel-cadmium pack used in the EV1, offering better range and lighter materials. In addition, the testing GM has been doing with the Volt demonstrates that the car won't wilt under Arizona desert driving conditions or freeze up in a Minnesota winter.
Battery Power
The Volt shares the same platform underpinning its Chevrolet Cruze compact, but these two models are starkly different from each other. The Chevy Volt has a unique body, aerodynamically designed to enhance fuel economy at all times. As designed, the Volt will run on battery only power for the first 40 miles of drive before the supplemental gas engine kicks in. This extended range electric vehicle should be able to travel more than 340 miles on a full tank of gas and much further with additional fill ups. A nightly recharge will replenish the battery allowing the car to operate in electric-only mode once again.
So why buy a Volt and not a conventional hybrid vehicle such as the Toyota Prius or Honda Insight? Well, the Chevy Volt will offer far superior fuel economy, consuming less than half of the amount of gasoline the typical hybrid uses. In addition, when operating in electric-only mode, the Volt will emit zero emissions, something no hybrid can claim.
Volt Pricing
Certainly, the $41,000 price tag will limit the number of people willing to give the Volt a try. But, that price tag is reduced by $7,500 for people eligible to take the federal rebate. In addition, in some states, such as California, a $5,000 rebate is also available. That means your Volt, which will come with all of the amenities you want, will cost you about $28,500 plus license, taxes and tags.
Lastly, fuel savings should amount to about 500 gallons annually for the person who drives her Volt 15,000 miles annually. With gas prices averaging $3 per gallon that is an additional savings of $1500 per year or $15,000 for ten years.
Beauty Cars
Beauty Cars
Honda Jazz
Honda Jazz
Honda Jazz
Honda Jazz
Honda Jazz
Honda Jazz
Honda came out of the blue on 9th August 2010 to launch a new variant of the Honda Jazz. There was no long-term notice given about the car's launch. The car maker has given just a few finishing touches to the exteriors and interiors to make the premium hatch even better. In this article, let's find out what's so different in the newly launched Honda Jazz X.Honda has given the Jazz a minor facelift on the outside and the interiors have been made a little more sophisticated with the addition of advanced features. Comfort level too gets a boost with changes in the seating arrangement. In other words, looks like Honda has just poured in comfort on the seats which now have more space for occupants and the arrangement can get very comfortable during longer journeys. The driver's seat too gets sportier and more convenient; it is now height adjustable.
There are a few more increased in the interiors; they obey the black and blue theme. That does give the car a streak of sophistication. Then, to make it more convenient for the occupants and their luggage, Honda has added a new rear parcel shelf.
For entertainment on the drive, the new car comes strapped with a quality audio system which has an iPod friendly USB port. As for the engine, the Honda Jazz X draws energy from the same thrifty 1.2-litre i-VTEC motor that expels 89 bhp. The fuel-cautious engine has been coupled with the very same 5-speed manual gear box.
On the outside, the different comes with fog lamps that weren't there earlier. They not only beautify the car but also offer enhanced visibility. The Honda Jazz X also comes with mud guards as standard both in the front and rear. Bottom line: The Jazz just got jazzier with the entry of the Jazz X. To add to the car's jazz, the Jazz X comes in a cool new colour, Rallye Red. Other five colours, Tafetta White, Alabaster Silver, Crystal Black Pearl, Sherbet Blue and Deep Sapphire Blue that were already available will still be available.
This is what Mr. Tatsuya Natsume, Director Marketing, Honda Siel Cars India Ltd. said during the launch ceremony of the Jazz X: "We are delighted to expand the choice of variants for our customers of Jazz with the new Jazz X Grade. The new variant is a result of extensive customer feedback and will offer sporty looks, enhanced interior and exterior styling, and exhilarating driving experience."
The Honda Jazz has already been the recipient of a couple of awards from NDTV Profit - Car India and Bike India Awards 2010. The car that made its debut in June 2009 has the 'Car of the Year' and 'Small Car of the Year' awards given on it. The Jazz X, just like the earlier variants, carries all Honda attributes with pride; global design, reliable drivability, fuel economy and safety.
The only other change that Honda could have made in the Jazz X would me in the car's price. This new car is apparently the costliest hatchback in India. The Jazz was already the most expensive hatchback in the country and Honda has added a few more thousands to the tag of the Jazz X. The car maker just has to set right the price and may be the sales numbers will automatically climb high.
Specs
Specs
