2013 Land Rover Freelander 2 Review

Was presented as the Land Rover Freelander in 1997 for the first time, he was a co-founder of the segment of compact SUVs and was instantly the most popular Land Rover model.

In 2006 the second generation was launched, which has now been completely revised for the new model year and upgraded.

Visual level, the new vintage at a cooler look with revised headlamps, new front bumper, new tail lights and a few other little details that the Land Rover Freelander 2 can act now even more dynamic.

The interior has been redesigned and now offers quality materials and a fresh look. Between the two round instruments is a new LCD display space, a new look, the center console has also obtained.

The manual handbrake is now given way to an electronic, and the Terrain Response was that optically aligned in the Evoque. Also new are a rearview camera, which gives a very good picture and a Meridian sound system, which provides maximum listening pleasure.

When the engine of the 6-cylinder petrol engine with a modern 2.0-liter 4-cylinder was replaced, which is a power of 240 hp more than 7% of the 6-cylinder engine.

But he is more economical to move to 14% and is on average 9.6 liters per 100 kilometers. Even more economical are the best diesel. The 2.2 liter 4-cylinder diesel engine is available with 150 hp or 190 hp.

With the 150 hp version, customers can also choose between front-and all-wheel drive, 2-wheel driven eD4 with a consumption of 6.0 liters, the most fuel-efficient version of the SUV.

While the 150 hp are enough out for decent performance. The sprint of the 150 hp Freelander done in 11.7 seconds, the version with 190 hp creates the same discipline even in just 9.5 seconds.

For daily use, the 150 hp quite rich, who places more value on driving pleasure, but also want to get off the beaten track ahead is the 190 hp version, but certainly better off.

The redesigned interior with a still like design and is an easy to use. The materials chosen act also much higher quality than its predecessor.

His true trumps the Freelander 2 plays but from off the paved roads, where he convinces with its great off-road capability.

Of course, he creates by the lack of air suspension is not the same entanglement as the Discovery 4, but it comes with the Freelander 2 off road in areas where other compact SUV had to abandon a long time.

Impressive is still the Terrain Response system, which offers the perfect opportunity for each electronic control. Whether mud, sand or even the steep slope, the electronic system controls all aspects perfect, and it comes perfectly with the Freelander 2 through rough terrain. One keystroke is enough to set the current base of the Terrain Response, and you're ready for anything.

The renovation of the 2013 Land Rover Freelander 2 has done very well, he looks back dewy and higher quality than the previous model's top off-road but he was able to maintain.

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2013 Chevrolet Impala Price Starting at $27.535

At the New York Auto Show 2012 Chevrolet presents its top sedan, now were also the first time the prices published.

The Chevrolet Impala is one of the most popular full-size sedans in America and is positioned above the Malibu.

In April 2012, Chevrolet has unveiled the latest generation of the Chevrolet Impala. Compared to its predecessor, the look of the new Impala has become much more dynamic. Despite sporty look but the new Impala will offer even more space.

With the completely redesigned interior Chevrolet also wants to score points with its customers. The dashboard looks very high quality and very modern. Numerous assistance systems, as well as the new "Rear Cross Traffic Alert" and many convenience features are also to attract customers to Chevrolet.

Price of the new Chevrolet Impala starts at U.S. $ 27,535 in the LS trim, for the LT are U.S. $ 29,785 due, and the LTZ comes to U.S. $ 34,555, but will also have a lot of luxury with all your requirements. As standard there is a new 2.5-liter 4-cylinder engine with 6-speed automatic transmission is used.

If you want to have the 305 hp 3.6 liter V6 engine in the Impala, which should take into account for the LT and LTZ $ 30,760 U.S. 36,580 U.S. $.

Available is the new Impala from spring 2013 in North America, whether it will come to Europe is not yet fixed.

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2013 Honda Civic US Version

Nearly two years after its launch, given the U.S. version of the Honda Civic a major facelift.

At the Los Angeles Auto Show 2012 Honda was first to present the revised Civic Sedan, the current model is in use only since 2011.

Honda has given the Civic Sedan with the redesign of something more premium character. A smooth front fascia and rear a more structured design give the new Civic Sedan more shine.

The transformation can be seen here immediately, the Honda Civic model year 2013 resembles its predecessor, only from the side. Were adapted by the chassis and the drive, both will now offer even more comfort.

To dealers in North America, the new Honda Civic Sedan comes as early as 29 November 2012. The prices will change here compared to the previous hardly.

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2013 Lamborghini Aventador LP 700-4 Roadster

In the summer of 2011 with the Lamborghini Aventador LP 700-4 launched its new super sports car to the market. Now the Roadster will be given later. Called 2013 Lamborghini Aventador LP 700-4 Roadster.

The open version of the Lamborghini Aventador LP 700-4 offers an open-air driving pleasure of superlatives. With its 700 bhp, the V12 is a naturally aspirated 6.5 liter engine available, creates the Lamborghini open the sprint from 0 to 100 km / h in 3 seconds.

If you want, is also up to 350 km / h on the road, making the Aventador Roadster is one of the quickest ways of the open movement. It is shifted via the automated Independent Shifting Rod transmission (ISR) with 7 gears.

The enormous power is made ​​perfect thanks to the all-wheel drive on the road, and Lamborghini has developed a rapid Roadster taught economical use of fuel. Thanks to cylinder deactivation and start / stop system, the supercar of the new model year will also be moving efficiently.

Recognize the Roadster is at first glance at its newly designed profile in the roof and made ​​of carbon fiber hardtop. Thanks to the lightweight construction material weighs each roof part less than 6 pounds. The two elements can be removed as easily and with little effort stowed in the overhead bin.

The redesign of the rear roof pillar of the Aventador Roadster offers an integrated automatic roll-over protection for the occupants. For even more fresh air, but also an even greater listening pleasure of the 12-cylinder engine provides the electrically retractable rear window.

Nevertheless, thanks to the interior of a wind deflector in the windscreen frame to be very calm and also allow faster pace without the hairstyle then in the bucket.

For the Roadster Lamborghini also offers the new color "Azzuro Tethys", a subtle blue on, and the new wheel "Dione", size 20-inch front and 21 inch rear.

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2025 Mercedes-Benz Ener-G-Force Concept

For the Los Angeles Design Challenge 2012 Mercedes has developed the concept car Ener-G-Force, and shows how the G-Class the future could. Called 2025 Mercedes-Benz Ener-G-Force Concept.

The Los Angeles Design Challenge 2012 looks far forward and studied the "Highway Patrol Vehicle 2025", with which the law enforcers make future chasing criminals.

Mercedes has answered this question with the Mercedes-Benz Ener-G-Force, which will also show the same look like a G-Class in 2025 could. Designed for the police operation Ener-G-Force skillfully combines a futuristic design with a beefy appearance.

During this, the genes of the G-Class built in 1979 not on the track, and the Ener-G-Force should be able to score points with excellent off-road capability.

The Ener-G-Force takes on recycled water in tanks on the roof and passes it to the "Hydro-Tech Converter" section. It converts this natural, renewable resource into hydrogen for use in fuel cell. The storage units for the electrical energy obtained are easily accessible in the striking side skirts.

The Mercedes Ener-G-Force emits only water, has a range of around 800 kilometers, making it a true green car. Four wheel hub motors provide propulsion force whose power a high-performance electronics and for each wheel individually sensitive to the respective terrain adapts.

This round of topographic scanner "Terra-scan" on the roof constantly detects the environment of the vehicle and then adjusts suspension, shock absorbers and other suspension parameters for the best traction on the substrate in question, regardless of whether terrain or road.

The distinctively shaped skirts contain the energy-storage units and hot-swappable battery packs. The lighting of the side shows simultaneously through color changes to the operating and the state of charge of the energy packs. Integrated into the roof is a roof rack and extra lights.

The question remains whether the Mercedes engineers perhaps a science fiction movie looked too much, or whether the technology will continue to develop so rapidly in fact until 2025. On the "Hoverboard", which was 13 years ago to see "Back to the Future II", as you have traveled to the year 2012, the author of these lines are still waiting in vain.

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2013 Chevrolet Spark EV

The electric version of the Chevrolet Spark is traveling straight on past tests, the production version will be available in the summer of 2013 at U.S. dealerships. Called 2013 Chevrolet Spark EV.

After the Volt, which is suitable as an electric car with a range extender for other routes, comes from 2013 Spark EV advance in North America with pure electric drive on the market.

Chevrolet's smallest model is intended primarily for customers in the city area are an interesting alternative, with his performance and it may well appeal to sports-minded customers.

The electric motor in the Chevrolet Spark EV in fact enjoy an output of 130 hp (100 kW) and accelerates the compact car in less than 8 seconds from a standing start to 100 km / h About the precise scope Chevrolet has betrayed anything yet.

With a new charging system should, however, within 20 minutes, 80% of the battery capacity of 20 kWh large available again.

Total Chevrolet has tested the car and the batteries around 200,000 hours. Now stand up runs last in the program before the small Chevrolet is the summer of 2013 to join the U.S. dealers.

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2014 Subaru Forester

At the auto show in Los Angeles will present the fourth generation of the Subaru Forester. Called 2014 Subaru Forester.

The new Subaru Forester shows show for the first time the public on the car in Los Angeles. The fourth generation of the Subaru Forester gets more edges compared to the predecessor back and does so somewhat stockier.

Especially the new front has a dynamic and brought a harmonious touch the compact SUV. Also the driving comfort is to go now more towards car character was improved. A new chassis / spring combination makes this possible.

The motorization have customers in North America choose the proven 2.5 liter 4-cylinder engine with 170 HP and a new 2.0 litre turbo Boxer engine with fuel injection. The new unit has a power of 250 HP and is as standard equipped with a CVT transmission.

The weaker Forester comes from the factory with a 6-speed manual transmission, but can be ordered as an option with a stepless CVT automatic transmission.

In North America the new Subaru Forester will go down in the spring of 2013, at the start, to Europe he will come probably end of 2013 or early 2014.

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2013 Renault Symbol

Renault points to the Istanbul motor show for the first time the new 2013 Renault Symbol designed only for the East and Asia.

The Renault symbol enjoys since 1999 in the East of great popularity. It is sold under the name Renault Thalia. In Istanbul, Renault now shows the latest generation of symbol.

The basis for the symbol came so far from the Renault Clio, the new generation has many similarities with the Dacia Logan.

However, the Symbol is a pure-bred Renault and also proudly carries the new face of the brand with the big logo in the grille.

The small car with saloon to convince customers with a good space and economical engines. For the first time there is the Renault symbol with a 7 "touch screen navigation device type.

The motorization, the new TCe 90 customers can choose petrol engine or the dCi 75 or dCi 90 diesel engine. The gasoline engine has an output of 90 HP and consumes just 5.3 litres per 100 km.

The two diesel engines with a capacity of 75 and 90 HP are still economical, both engines settle 3.9 liters per 100 km, CO2 emissions 103 g / km is.

The launch of the New Renault symbol is planned for early 2013.

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Scion FR-S Tuner Challenge at 2012 SEMA

Scion shows three tuned versions of the Scion FR-S that were selected for a tuner challenge on the 2012 SEMA.

The Scion FR-S is the cheapest version of the sports car trio of Scion, Subaru and Toyota. We have the FR-S as a Toyota GT-86 and Subaru gt.

For the SEMA 2012 Scion has chosen three tuner three months ago, a FR-S and a budget of 15,000 US$ have to tailor a version of FR-S according to their ideas.

The SEMA shows all three versions, and the winner of the tuner challenge can about a prize of 10,000 US$ are happy. All three versions are very independent here.

Most striking, the "FR S-GT" by Daniel song, which stands entirely in black and with extreme attachment parts immediately in the eye is this safe. The oversized rear wing and the wide wheel arches make as a vehicle of the GT series seem the Scion FR-S.

The FR-S "Minty FReSH" by Chris Basselgia, which has powered a mintfarbige paint the sporty Scion is also quite remarkable. Also can the FR-S by Chris Basselgia with a bodykit all round and black 19 "alloy wheels come up."

Almost already discreetly, he then fails matte-gold FR-S "Carbon Stealth-FR-S" by John TOCA. Despite the eye-catching paint job and the large front apron of the FR-S very elegant since is noble Carbonstyle performed many elements that give a perfect contrast to the painting.

All three versions will delight the tuning fans, because each model is very self-contained and appeals to a different audience.

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2013 Toyota Avalon Price Starts at $34,000

In April, Toyota presented its new 2013 Toyota Avalon in New York, shortly, the sedan now comes at US dealerships.

The new Toyota Avalon comes in completely new outfit to the Toyota dealers in North America. Compared to its predecessor, which has raised above all an audience beyond the 65 years, he should inspire new younger people. A chic and dynamic sedan, which attracts sure younger customer segments with its Coupé-like lines became the totally conservative Avalon.

In addition to the stylish outfit, the Avalon got also a new interior with luxury highlights of plenty of. Depending on the model version there is for the large Toyota sedan a 6.1 "navigation system, air conditioned seats, 3-zone automatic air conditioning, a multimedia system, a JBL sound system with 11 speakers, the smart key and still plenty of other highlights."

An adaptive cruise control, a dead-angle-Warner, the rear provide for safer cross traffic alert, the in the backward out arrival approaching traffic warns, as well as a rear-view camera.

The motorization, a 3.5 litre customers can choose V6 and a hybrid version. The 3.5 liter V6 has 268 HP and accelerates the large Toyota in under 7 seconds from 0 to 100 km/h.

Switched is via a 6-speed automatic transmission, which also the aisles can be manually sorted. Three driving modes available are the driver, he can choose between "Eco", "Normal" and "Sport". So, the Avalon of the prevailing driving situation can be adjusted perfectly.

The Toyota Avalon hybrid can convince but with better efficiency, but behind the V6 with the performance. Hybrid, the Avalon is powered by a 2.5 litre 4-cylinder engine, which has a capacity of 156 HP. He is supported by a 143 HP electric motor, the performance is however only 200 hp.

The acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h is done in about 8 seconds, the circuit via a CVT continuously variable transmission.

For the American driving conditions, the hybrid engine is also optimally matched, because you put Yes mostly long distances with a continuous, but not very brisk speed back.

Exact prices has not yet called Toyota for the new Toyota Avalon, one can assume however, that the new Avalon at around $34,000 will start.

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2013 BMW M3 Coupe Frozen Limited Edition

In North America, BMW now offers a special edition of the BMW M3 Coupé, namely the 2013 BMW M3 Coupe Frozen Limited Edition.

Shortly before the change of model, BMW offered a very special version of his sporty two-door sedan for the North American market with the M3 Coupé frozen limited edition.

The BMW M3 Coupé frozen limited edition limited to 150 pieces is available in three colours extra for the special model "Frozen Blue", "Frozen Red" and "Frozen White".

In addition to the "icy" paint you can recognize the special M3 still matte black-lacquered 19 "-alloy wheels, black running side and front Grill, as well as the roof in carbon optics."

In the Interior, finest leather sport seats with contrast stitching in body colour and carbon look pamper trim. BMW M3 frozen Limited Edition with 6-speed manual transmission is standard delivered, upon request it is automatic transmission but also with the M-DCT available.

The price of the strictly limited special model is in the United States $76.395. Who would call a copy of his own, has to import but this on their own.

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2013 Chevrolet Camaro Hot Wheels Edition

At the SEMA Show in Las Vegas the Chevrolet Camaro Hot Wheels edition has unveiled that will be available from spring 2013 in a strictly limited edition. Called 2013 Chevrolet Camaro Hot Wheels Edition.

Chevrolet has now created the popular model cars from hot wheels to life and brings hot with the Camaro wheels Edition from spring 2013 a special version of his sports coupe on the market. As with the collectibles in model cars is also the Camaro hot wheels Editon strictly limited and only available as stock extends.

Chevrolet has the special Camaro with the design Department developed Mattel wheels Division, and Holst Felix, Vice President of Mattel wheels forward Division, especially on the Camaro Special Edition, after all, responsible for the design of model cars for 20 years, he and can now for the first time one of him with designetes driving himself in his garage.

Visually, you can see the special Camaro at its "kinetic blue" livery with black stripes on hood, roof and trunk lid, the ZL1 rear spoiler, the ZL1 Grill, the 21 "-alloy wheels with red stripes and the hot wheels logo in the grille."

In the Interior you can find then black leather seats with red stitching and hot wheels logo on back and doors. Special model is available as Coupé and convertible, and the motorization the 3.6 litre V6 with 323 HP and the customers can choose 6.2 liter V8 with 400 / 426 PS.

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