TRD Spices up New Toyota Aqua / Prius C Hybrid

Toyota is losing no time in pushing out its aftermarket proposals for the all-new Aqua hybrid that will be marketed as the Prius C in markets outside of Japan and which will make its North American debut at the forthcoming Detroit Motor Show in January. On the same day that the regular Aqua went on sale in its home market, Toyota's TRD racing and performance division announced a slew of tuning upgrades for the sub-compact hatchback.
Starting with the exterior package, TRD's offerings include a new front apron with additional air vents and optional LED daytime running lights, matching side skirts, a roof spoiler, and a rear apron that incorporates a diffuser in a matte black finish.
For the interior, there's a new TRD push-button start while performance mods are limited -for the time being- to a sports exhaust system with a pair of chrome tailpipes, larger alloy wheels and a suspension package with new springs and shock absorbers that lower the car's ride height.
TRD said that it will release more styling accessories and performance mods in the near future.

PHOTO GALLERY

2012 Hyundai Eon Reviews & Pictures

Here is the Hyundai Eon. You can look at reviews, specs, prices & pictures Hyundai Eon in here. The manufacturer Hyundai has a new weapon in the hatchback class, he is Hyundai Eon. The plan of this South Korean manufacturer will officially launch in India in mid-October. So what possessed this five-door hatchback?

The exterior featuring an aggressive style. This is shown in bold lines on the hood, fenders and body side. Also this car is equipped with front and rear fog lights. Hyundai Eon has dimensions of 3495mm length, width 1550 mm and height 1,500 mm and wheelbase of 2380 mm and weighs 772 kg.

2012 Hyundai Eon Interior

The interior of the cabin will be decorated with colors that add features two modern impression on this car. In addition there are also safety features inside the air bag (kanting air), power steering, central locking, power windows on the front.

The Hyundai Eon is powered by a 0.8 liter iRDE engine that raises 56PS and 76.5Nm of torque. The ARAI approved fuel efficiency figure is 21.1kmpl. A total of six variants (D-LITE, D-LITE (O), Era, Magna, Magna (O) and Sportz) make it a comprehensive lineup with the top-end model (Sportz) getting features like driver side airbag, power and tilt steering, central locking, audio system with radio, CD, MP3, USB and iPod connectivity features, and front power windows. It is offered in six colors.

The price of Hyundai Eon is not more than $6000.
(2012 Hyundai Eon Reviews & Pictures)

2013 Hyundai Santa Fe Reviews & Pictures

Here is the Hyundai Santa Fe. You can look at reviews, specs, prices & pictures Hyundai Santa Fe in here. Maybe to debut at the 2012 Detroit Autoshow, the newest korean automaker SUV, the 2013 Santa Fe, was caught for the first time in Europe, at the Hyundai-Kia European Center in Rüsselsheim, Germany. And All will be revealed when the 2013 Santa Fe makes its debut in Frankfurt next month, with the North American market getting their first look at the Los Angeles Auto Show this coming November.

2013 Santa Fe this model testing under heavy camouflage, but rumors thus far suggest that the new Santa Fe will get its design inspiration from models like the i40 Wagon, making the new SUV look more dynamic. Expect to see massive wheel arches, slanting and elongated front and rear lights, a new grille, and a polygonal sloping roof.

We had few gripes about the previous Santa Fe’s interior except that, like the sheetmetal, it boasted all the style of a brown paper bag. Consider the problem rectified with a thoroughly modern interior that adopts the Sonata’s hourglass-shaped center stack and futuristic styling theme. Expect a similar level of equipment, as well as some newfound niceties.

The current model is offered with one engine as a 2.4-liter gasoline engine with an output of 174 hp and 197 hp diesel engine displacement of 2.2 liters. For the new model, Hyundai will offer more power in a pair of four-cylinder engines.

The 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe will go on sale later in 2012. Prices will be announced at a later date.

BMW Reveals Sixth Generation of 3-Series Sedan

It’s official; as promised, BMW unveiled today the brand-new 3-Series codenamed F30. The sixth generation of its compact luxury sedan, which in its five iterations since its launch in 1975 has sold more than 12 million units becoming the standard in its category, will be available to markets worldwide from February 11, 2012. According to BMW’s CEO, Norbert Reithofer, the new 3-Series is “the sportiest car in its segment and offers sheer driving pleasure at the highest level”.
The sixth generation mid-size BMW has grown considerably compared to its predecessor. It is 93 mm longer and an augmented wheelbase at 2,810 mm (+50mm) as well as wider front (+37 mm) and rear (+47 mm) tracks. The increase in dimensions promises to address one of the model’s disadvantages compared to the competition, namely that of rear passenger space.
The new model now offers 15 mm more legroom and 8 mm more headroom for rear seat passengers. Yet, despite the increase in size, numerous weight saving measures help make the new 3-Series up to 40 kg (88 lb) lighter than the model it replaces (depending on the version).
BMW’s best-selling model will initially be offered at launch with four TwinPower turbocharged engines: two petrol and two diesel units, which are available with two transmissions, a six-speed manual and an eight-speed automatic, the latter being a first in its class.
The gasoline range comprises of the 328i and 335i, both equipped with the fuel-saving EfficientDynamics package. The 328i is powered by a twin-turbocharged 2.0-liter 4-cylinder with direct injection, twin-scroll turbocharging, double-Vanos variable camshaft timing and Valvetronic variable valve timing.
It delivers 240HP and 350 Nm (258.1 lb-ft) of torque from 1,250-4,800 rpm. As a result, the 328i accelerates from 0-100 (0-62 mph) in 5.9 seconds and reaches an electronically-limited top speed of 250 km/h (155 mph), while its fuel consumption of 6.4 lt/100 km (36.7 mpg US) with the 6-speed manual gearbox (6.3 lt/100 km – 37.3 mpg US with the auto) is 11% lower than its predecessor.
Under the hood of the 335i lies a turbocharged inline-six with 306HP and 400 Nm (295 lb-ft) of torque delivered from 1,200-5,000 rpm. It sprints from 0-100 km/h (0-62 mph) in 5.5 seconds while, like the 328i, it tops out at 250 km/h (155 mph) due to the electronic speed limiter. The 335i’s average consumption is 7.2-7.9 lt/100 km (32.6-29.7 US mpg) depending on specification.
Most European buyers will be interested in the 184HP 320d and the 163HP 320d EfficientDynamics turbodiesels. The more powerful engine accelerates the 3er from 0-100 km/h (0-62 mph) in7.5 seconds, tops out at 235 km/h (146 mph), consumes 4.5 lt/100 km (52.2 mpg) of fuel and emits 118 g of CO2 per km.
In the 163HP EfficientDynamics diesel version the corresponding numbers are 8.0 seconds, 230 km/h (143 mph), 4.1 lt/100 (57.3 US mpg) and 109 g/km.
In spring of 2012, three new engines will be added to the line-up: one petrol and two diesels. The gasoline model is the 320i and it's powered by a 184HP and 270 Nm (199.1 lb-ft) version of the 2.0-liter TwinTurbo. The two turbodiesels will be the 116HP and 260 Nm (191.7 lb-ft) 316d and the 143HP and 320 Nm (236 lb-ft) 318d.
Later on, the new 3-Series will also get more engine variants, among them a six-cylinder diesel, and all-wheel drive xDrive versions, while in the autumn BMW will launch the ActiveHybrid 3 using the same hybrid powertrain as the new ActiveHybrid 5.
The full-hybrid version of the 3-Series will combine the 306HP 3.0-liter TwinTurbo petrol engine with 40kW/54HP electric motor integrated into the eight-speed auto transmission. Maximum combined output and torque are 340HP and 450 Nm (332 lb-ft) respectively, and its average fuel consumption is 6.4 lt/100 km (36.7 mpg).
The new 3-Series will also feature the Driving Experience Control system that in addition to its three basic modes, Comfort, Sport and Sport+, offers an Eco Pro setting that can reduce consumption up to 20%.
The sedan model features a double-joint front axle with aluminum struts and wishbones that reduce unsprung weight and a rear multi-link arrangement. There's also a new electromechanical system that is said to offer increased agility while minimizing weight and fuel consumption.
For the first time, three BMW’s new sedan will be offered with three different configurations named Sport Line, Modern Line and Luxury Line that allow buyers to customize their car.
They can also opt for the M Sport package which adds 10 mm (0.4 inch) lower as well as firmer suspension, harder anti-roll bars, 18- or 19-inch M alloy wheels, chrome exhaust pipes, exclusive bodywork paint and sport interior trim.
Of course, there will be a long optional equipment list with features such as the Adaptive M Sport suspension, Head-Up Display, ConnectedDrive infotainment system, Active Cruise Control with Stop&Go, parking assistant, real-time traffic info and the lane change and lane departure warning systems.
BMW has invested over €1 billion ($1.38 billion US) in the new 3-Series global production. It will be manufactured at the company’s plants in Munich and Regensburg in Germany, as well as in Roslyn, South Africa.
In Germany, prices will range from €35,350 for the 320d and €43,600 for the 335i.

PHOTO GALLERY