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2012 Toyota Prius V

E-kereta — Thu, 20 Jan 2011 00:39:25 +0000

During the recent 2011 Detroit Motor Show, Toyota Motors has unveiled to latest Prius family, the Prius V (a small size MPV) and Prius C, a compact concept car.

Toyota Prius V

For those who require a space, this Prius V was designed as a family oriented wagon like car. The Prius V (Versatility) is your average Prius on steroid offering up to 60% more cargo space than its Hatchback predecessor with almost 1 Cubic meter (32 Cubic Feet).

The Toyota Prius v concept is powered by a 1.8-liter four-cylinder engine with VVT-i engine developing 98 hp at 5,200 rpm and 105 lb-ft of torque at 4,000 rpm. The permanent magnet synchronous motor of the Toyota Prius v concept outputs an additional 80 hp and 153 lb-ft torque.

The other drawback on the new design on the car performance, the fuel efficiecy drop to 40mpg (miles per gallon) fuel efficiency compared to 50mpg from the 2010 Toyota Prius.

The 0.29 drag coefficient of the Prius V may actually be the culprit here, and we really hope that Toyota will succeed in bringing it back to the actual 0.26, the very same one as the actual Prius.

Toyota Prius C

The Toyota Prius c concept continues the hybrid vehicle tradition of the model, and aims the active families, compact shoppers segments of the market. The Toyota Prius c concept hopes to appeal to young singles and couples who are in the market for a an eco-sensitive, high-mileage, fun-to-drive car.

Toyota has announced that the production version of the Toyota Prius c concept will hit the showroom floor in the first half of 2012 as the most value-oriented hybrid in the USA.

For more info, please visit Malaysia Toyota Prius Fan Page.

2012 Civic Si Coupe and Civic Sedan

E-kereta — Tue, 18 Jan 2011 14:56:20 +0000

The Honda Civic Si Concept coupe and Civic Concept sedan are making world debuts at the North American International Auto Show today, providing the first official glimpse at the styling direction of the all-new, ninth-generation 2012 model set to go on sale this spring, the company announced.

“The Civic is known for providing a balance of ‘just-right’ packaging, fun-to-drive character and outstanding fuel economy, at a price that even first-time buyers can afford,” said John Mendel, executive vice president of sales for American Honda. “The redesigned Civic builds on this legacy and promises to be the best Civic yet.”

The 2012 Civic embraces the company’s vision as a “Civic for all people,” a phrase originally expressed in defining the goal of the first-generation Civic. With the widest array of engine choices available in its class, the 2012 Civic lineup intends to meet the needs of an increasing group of compact-vehicle buyers with a renewed vision of a “Civic for all people.” The diverse vehicle range includes a sedan and a coupe with conventional gasoline models, two sporty “Si” performance versions, along with one hybrid and a natural gas alternative-fuel variant. Collectively the depth of the Civic line offers a compelling balance between fuel economy, low emissions and fun-to-drive performance unlike any other vehicle in the industry.

As a new interpretation of the current Civic’s iconic “one-motion” mono-form shape, the upcoming, ninth-generation Civic conveys a more substantial, high-energy appearance. The exterior styling of both Civic concept models showcases the sedan’s and coupe’s clean-yet-powerful lines with steeply raked windshields, wide stances and pronounced character lines along the profile. The lower character line on both models broadens toward the rear fenders to enhance the dynamic feeling of forward energy. The front fender surface treatments form a complex, three-dimensional look to further enhance the image of sophistication and structural depth against the deeply set headlights.

The Civic Concept sedan takes on a sophisticated presence with a front grille defined by crisp lines and a solid bar that integrates a chrome Honda emblem. The look of the Civic Si Concept coupe conveys an aggressive demeanor with a more angular front fascia, mesh grille and a tapered rear roofline that flows smoothly into the trunk. The Civic Si Concept coupe is exclusively equipped with a rear air diffuser, a center-mounted exhaust outlet and a rear deck lid spoiler with dual vents. Each concept model has 19-inch machined alloy wheels.

Powertrain Technology
The Civic’s family of engines with “intelligent” Variable Valve Timing and Lift Electronic Control (i-VTEC®) technology become even more fuel efficient for 2012. The upcoming Civic Hybrid offers the latest generation of the compact and lightweight Integrated Motor Assist™ (IMA™) gasoline-electric hybrid system and features the first application of a lithium-ion battery in a Honda hybrid.

Building on its emphasis on fuel-economy, most upcoming Civic models receive Honda Eco Assist™ technology, already available in the CR-Z and Insight hybrids. The 2012 Civic is the first U.S. Honda model to employ Eco Assist technology in a gasoline-only powered vehicle. Eco Assist is just one example of how the new Civic can be customized and configured by the drivers to suit individual preferences.

Additionally, Honda is expanding retail sales of the natural gas-powered Civic GX model, which is the only OEM-built, dedicated CNG passenger car assembled in America. The increased availability of the Civic GX helps bring inherently clean-burning natural gas technology to an even broader audience while also supporting diversity in transportation energy resources.

Safety
The 2012 Civic continues to emphasize safety and is anticipated to score well in both the federal government’s New Car Assessment Program1 (NCAP) and the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety2 (IIHS) vehicle evaluations. The 2001 Honda Civic Coupe was one of the first two passenger cars ever to earn the federal government’s top 5-star crash safety rating3 for the driver and front- and rear-seat passengers in both frontal and side-impact crash tests.

All 2012 Civics are equipped with Vehicle Stability Assist™ (VSA®) as standard equipment. Additionally, the ninth-generation Civic continues to provide Honda’s exclusive and innovative Advanced Compatibility Engineering™ (ACE™) body structure for frontal collision energy management.

Accolades and Manufacturing
As a top-selling model for Honda, the current, eighth-generation Civic has sold more than 1.5 million units since the 2006 model went on sale in late 2005. The 2006 Civic earned both the prestigious Motor Trend “Car of the Year” and the North American Car of the Year awards.

The current-generation Civic continues to be a significant entry-point to the Honda brand for younger buyers, introducing on average more than 90,000 new-car customers under the age of 35 to the brand every year. More than 95 percent of all Civics sold in the U.S. as of calendar-year 2010 were made4 in North America at manufacturing facilities in either Greensburg, Indiana or Alliston, Ontario in Canada.

Preliminary results determined by Honda. Final results were not available at the time of printing. Government 5-Star Safety Ratings are part of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s (NHTSA’s) New Car Assessment Program. Vehicles tested under this program cannot be compared to Model Year 2010 and earlier vehicles. Ratings should only be compared to similar ratings on Model Year 2011 and later vehicles (if rated under the new program). For additional information on the 5-Star Safety Ratings program, please visit www.safercar.gov. Models tested with standard side airbag.
Civic Sedan (excluding Si) with Vehicle Stability Assist™ (VSA®) was named a 2010 TOP SAFETY PICK by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS). According to the IIHS, the award “recognizes vehicles that do the best job of protecting people in front, side, rear, and now for 2010 rollover crashes.” VSA is not a substitute for safe driving. It cannot correct the vehicle’s course in every situation or compensate for reckless driving. Control of the vehicle always remains with the driver.
Government star ratings are part of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s (NHTSA’s) previous New Car Assessment Program (www.safercar.gov) ending with 2010 models. Models tested with optional side airbag.
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Via : Nihoncar.com

Proton Persona R

E-kereta — Sat, 18 Dec 2010 08:36:37 +0000

Yesterday TV3 has short review on the Proton Persona R which is expected to be in Malaysia market sometime 2012. Eventhough not much details given, this Persona R will be the “high performance” version of Proton persona using the Campro Turbo engine which currently being developed by Proton and Lotus.

The Persona R is said will be based on one of the prototype unit displayed during recent Kuala Lumpur International Motor Show 2010 at KL. Eventhough no specific model has been highlighted but many said that this Persona R will be based on the Proton Tuah concept car.

In this post we, share with you the Persona R photo.

2011 Toyota Prius V MPV video & photo teaser

E-kereta — Sun, 07 Nov 2010 13:16:47 +0000

Toyota Motor US has released video teaser on the 2011 Toyota Prius V, a MPV expanded from Prius which is expected to debut at next year’s Detroit Motor Show in January.

Shown in a post on Toyota’s Facebook page, the first of the new Prius models was partly revealed, hidden behind the smaller 2010 Toyota Prius. With the slogan “The Prius family is getting a whole lot bigger,” the advertisement reveals that the new model will be an MPV. However, no technical details for the new model has been released yet, many says that it will be known as the Prius V.

Another new teaser image offers a glimpse of the hybrid’s interior revealing little but keeping the new model in the spotlight.

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