Suzuki Alto Review

 Design, comfort and convenience

The new Suzuki Alto has a sporty, solid look that exudes urban energy despite the compact dimensions of the body. The design is elegant and beautiful thanks to aerodynamically efficient contours that combine tautness with evocative curviness. It is ideally suited to European tastes and with a drag coefficient of just 0.30 promotes fuel efficiency and low CO2 emissions.

The use of sharing space more space for the front seats, but still offers plenty of space for four adults. Compartment for small items conveniently located inside the cab. Notwithstanding the new Alto, compact exterior dimensions, there is a useful amount of luggage behind the rear seats and folding rear seat backrest is expanding space, a spacious luggage compartment is suitable for everyday use.

Performance and environmental compatibility

The new Suzuki Alto is powered by a three-cylinder 1.0 liter gasoline has successfully launched as an engine of the Suzuki Splash. This unit is lightweight and compact with low friction properties. Maximum power output is 68PS (50kW) with maximum torque of 90 nm. Fuel consumption is low at 62.7 mpg combined cycle and CO2 emissions are just 103g/km. The standard transmission is a five-speed manual transmission and a four-speed automatic transmission (uncommon among one-liter cars) with gate-type shifter is available.

Suspension

The front suspension is MacPherson strut and the great, under suspension with high rigidity is added to capacity in the areas of leg assembly for superior handling. The rear suspension has Suzuki proprietary 3-link rigid axle design, and contains many improvements for the new car. The coil springs and dampers were tuned for optimum handling stability through extensive testing on roads in Europe.

Suzuki targeted handling that makes driving enjoyable on urban roads, so drivers enjoy linear response, gentle roll movements, light steering feel, and good absorption of shock and vibration. These benefits reflect the experience Suzuki has gained in motorsport around the world.

The new Suzuki Alto has a minimum turning radius of only 4.5 million, it is easy to maneuver and park in tight spaces.

Security

To help the driver avoid hazards on the road, the new Suzuki Alto is available with Electronic Stability Program (ESP ®), which modulates the engine performance and applies the brakes during cornering and accelerators.

In an unfortunate incident, the new Suzuki Alto's body reflects Suzuki's Total effective control technology (in particular, to protect) the concept in the form of a deformable structure to absorb impact energy, the elements that disperse the energy of the frame shock away from passengers and a strong cabin structure. Using a high-quality steel for most of the body means the resulting high level of occupant safety does not add body weight.

SRS front airbags, side and curtain are available to reduce the severity of impacts suffered by occupants in a collision. Energy-absorbing trim materials protect the head more.

Specifications

Engine: 1.0L diesel

Drive System: 2WD

Transmission: 5MT/4AT

Steering: LHD / RHD

Number of doors: 5

DIMENSIONS

Overall length: 3,500 mm

Overall width: 1600 mm

Overall height: 1470 mm

Wheelbase: 2360 mm

Footprint

Front: 1405 mm

Rear: 1400 mm

CAPACITY

Seats: 4

Capacity

Max. Volume: 774 L

Rear seat backs folded (VDA method): 367 L

The rear seat is raised (VDA method): 129 l

Fuel tank capacity: 35 l

ENGINE

Type: K10B

Number of cylinders: 3

Number of valves: 12

Displacement: 996 cm3

Bore and stroke: 73.0 x 79.4 mm

Compression ratio: 11.0

Maximum output: 68PS (50 kW) @ 6000 rpm

Maximum torque: 90 Nm @ 4800 rpm

Fuel distribution: Multipoint injection

PERFORMANCE

Maximum speed: 155 kmh

0-100 km / h: 14 s

Fuel consumption (combined): 4.5 l/100km

CO2 emissions (combined): 103 g / km

Suzuki Grand Vitara Review

Performance and functionality

The new Suzuki-developed 2.4-liter four-cylinder produces 166 horsepower and 162 Nm peak torque, producing an estimated EPA fuel economy to 19 mpg / city and 26 mpg / highway. Available for Suzuki Grand Vitara XSport and luxury cars have a new 3.2-liter V6, 230 hp and 213 Nm of torque, replacing the 2.7-liter engine V6 in 2008, the Grand Vitara that produced 185 horsepower and 184 Nm of torque. Despite the increase in 45 horses, the new V6 engine for better fuel economy ratings old. The new engine is also 20 percent cleaner than the 2008 model in terms of assessing the state of California smog index. The new V6 also features variable valve timing and camshaft intake and exhaust, and two Suzuki Grand Vitara engines use a zero-maintenance timing chain instead of belt.

New Grand Vitara four-cylinder engine can be combined with the usual five-speed manual or a new four-speed automatic while the V6 is adapted to the standard five-speed automatic. Help to meet the sense of adventure, guests can choose rear-wheel drive models, one of the four-wheel drive or four full-time four-wheel drive, traction control, unlike anything else available in the segment. Electronic Stability Program (ESP ®) standard on all models Suzuki Grand Vitara, as well as a new rollover sensor standard side curtain airbags. Improve the performance of any road structure was established in 2009, and rear disc brakes, which replace the previous battery.

Suzuki four-wheel drive modes offers the best of both worlds: the most helped by a completely retuned suspension, is exceptionally capable off road, but it is civilized on the asphalt. On the road, drivers can leave the switch in the dash box of 4H and the electronically controlled on-demand four-wheel drive system will apply traction to the front wheels only when necessary, the economic optimization. When traveling off the road or the low speed power and traction, the driver can activate the hold switch high range or low range 4H 4L Lock to engage the center differential. The V6 four-mode full-time four-wheel drive also feature Hill Descent Control and Hill Hold Control, which can improve safety when driving on steep slopes.

For RV owners, a Suzuki Grand Vitara equipped with an automatic transmission or four-mode full-time four-wheel can also be towed flat. Changing the transfer case control in the neutral position to minimize transmission wear and to prevent not lead to accumulation on the odometer.


Built as a brute

Suzuki Grand Vitara Suzuki continues 40-year heritage of building compact, yet rugged SUV-type, including a model named "Brute." The current Grand Vitara has proven its durability in some of the most difficult global markets. The key to the Grand Vitara is mat is its ability to unibody construction with integrated ladder frame, rear-wheel drive transmission and based four-wheel independent suspension. Typically, the luxury SUVs offer this premium architecture. This construction gives strength and capabilities sought in large SUVs, while providing the agility on the road and ride quality expected in a modern compact SUV.

It also separates the Suzuki Grand Vitara from the "high wagons" in the segment is the availability of a four-mode four-wheel full two-tier system transfer case. This material, along with its robust body approach and departure angles steeper, and 7.9 inches of ground clearance (4WD models), enables the Grand Vitara to keep going when the road becomes a trail. In addition, the Suzuki Grand Vitara 3000 lbs. towing capacity (with V6) is double that of many car-based models and light enough to carry the boats, ATVs and motorcycles.

2011 Toyota Corolla

Making its debut at the 2010 Los Angeles Auto Show, the 2011 Toyota Corolla - the most subcompact sold in America - includes New front and rear of the unit, new interior design changes, Toyota Care Plan Maintenance Free, Standard Technology Smart Stop, and two new colors. With a convincing combination of reagent, fun to drive performance, proven value and identification of essential safety has more than 30 million Corollas have been sold worldwide since 1966. 2011 Corolla goes on sale in December.

2011 Toyota Corolla will continue to offer Toyota Star Safety System ™ standard, which includes Vehicle Stability Control (VSC), traction control (TRAC), Anti-lock brakes (ABS) with electronic brake force distribution (EBD) and Brake Assist. It also contains the standard Smart-Stop technology, Brake bypass the system.

Performance and efficiency

In 2011, the Toyota Corolla comes in three grades: the base model Corolla, LE, and S. All models are equipped with 1.8-liter DOHC four-cylinder engine that produces 132 hp at 6000 rpm and 128 lb-ft of torque at 4400 rpm. Dual Variable Valve Timing with intelligence (VVT-i) controls the distribution on both the intake and exhaust camshafts to optimize performance and fuel economy. Internal components are optimized to reduce friction.

The 1.8-liter engine is mated to a five-speed manual or four-speed electronically controlled automatic (ECT) based on the Toyota Corolla, while the LE model, the standard four-speed automatic. The four-speed automatic transmission uses a torque converter with lock flex for increased energy efficiency and up / down change of control. For a more engaging driving experience, the driver can switch from four-speed automatic transmission manually by moving the lever to the left of its position "D" position "S" and then pushing forward for upshifts and backward to shift down. An indicator inside the combination gauge shows the selected speed. The 1.8-liter engine in the Corolla S sends current through the five-speed manual or four-speed automatic.

Exterior design

The design of the Toyota Corolla, created with input from design studios in Turin, Italy, achieves a sporty profile. New exterior design changes were made in 2011 in the front bumper, grille, lower front grille, headlights, trunk lid, rear license plate garnish, rear lights, rear bumper and lights. Built on a wheelbase of 102.4 inches, the Corolla offers space for five years, and 12.3 cubic feet. rival medium-foot trunk capacity car trunk. Profile athlete is the result of pulling the A-pillar forward and the rear C-pillar, which also improves the aerodynamic performance of energy efficiency.

Scanning character lines of the hood to the pillars and bring back the top of the front bumper on the fender subtle and muscular before. Additional lines are back in the door handles, low profile highlighting the Toyota Corolla, and the C-pillar and along the upper edges of the rear fenders.

Topped by a dense network of truss, which helps form already familiar with the Toyota T-face, anti-chipping coating the intermediate layer helps to minimize damage to the paint chipping. Side mirrors have increased in size with good visibility, heated side mirrors are available. The body kit is the standard S model adds a sportier look, improve aerodynamics. The kit includes front spoiler, rocker moldings, and the upper and lower rear spoiler. Engine undercovers to improve the management of the car without all the models.

Toyota designers focused on a lot of attention to reduce wind noise. Column-section is specifically for this purpose. The windshield is made of glass and window-tone frame structure is designed to reduce vibration and side windows. Molding windshield wiper blade covers and the shape of the bonnet air intake grills are all designed to minimize noise. Windshield washer fluid nozzles are partially protected at the rear edge of the hood, instead of sitting on top of the hood or engine protection. Inside, the carpets are designed to absorb noise.

Interior Design

The 2011 Corolla has a number of new interior design features that enhance its distinctive style. A new color and pattern of head and Toyota Corolla improved contemporary look, while the combination meter design was modified to improve clarity. The upper instrument panel and door trim color was changed top, revealing a sophisticated cottage look. A new design direction of the Corolla S offers a sporty image.

The Toyota Corolla driving position and front seats are designed for a wide range of heights driver. A standard tilt and telescoping steering wheel on all models make it easier for more motorists to find a comfortable position.

A multi-information display presents a variety of information including outside temperature, instantaneous fuel economy, average fuel consumption, average speed and distance of travel.

Back seat of the Corolla offers space and comfort for three adults. Watch out for the routing of the exhaust system provides a nearly flat rear floor, which improves the comfort of a passenger in the Middle East. Three interior color schemes are available: Ash, Dark Charcoal and Bisque. Bisque is connected to Ash Brown trim.

A variety of useful storage space accessible bring comfort and conviviality in the Toyota Corolla. These include side pockets, center console, a box above the usual glove box, front and rear door pockets that can safely hold 20 oz bottles, a console box with a large capacity tray and a main smaller accessory tray, an overhead console useful for storage of sunglasses or garage door and a rear center armrest with cupholders integrated.

2011 Technology Toyota Auris HSD

Here are some new styles and models of Toyota in 2011, HSD 2011 Toyota Auris, which introduced hybrid technology, Toyota is located in the heart of the model line-up. Toyota Auris HSD was created in Britain, just a car factory in Blackburn and Aston Toyota Motor.

Toyota Auris HSD has the ability to machine that can operate in gasoline mode and electric only, or may even be a combination of both. Its Hybrid Synergy Drive system provides power management features, combined with a series of hybrid performance benefits of parallel hybrids. The latest generation of Toyota Hybrid Synergy drivers, 1.8-liter VVT-i petrol engine with powerful electric motors, generators, high-performance batteries and control unit. Powered by a hybrid battery, electric motor work together to increase the acceleration of the gasoline engine is running normally. When the car is EV (electric vehicle) mode, the motorized wheels.

2011 Toyota Matrix

Making its debut at the Chicago Auto Show 2011, with further changes to the 2011 season, the sporty five-door Toyota Matrix cleverly combines a fun spirit of unity, the utility of a small SUV with excellent fuel economy. In 2011, the Toyota Matrix propose new standard tires, interior decoration items, Toyota maintenance free care plan and a technology standard smart stop.

The 2011 Toyota Matrix still included Star Safety System ™ as standard equipment, which includes Vehicle Stability Control (VSC), traction control (TRAC), anti-lock braking (ABS), Electronic Brake Distribution (EBD) and Brake Assist emergency. It also includes the standard Smart-Stop brake override system.

Performance and Efficiency

The 2011 Toyota Matrix is ​​available in two grades: the basic matrix and range S. Choice of motor sport as 1.8 and 2.4 liter four-cylinder, a five-speed manual transmission, and four or five automatic transmissions. All wheel drive (AWD) with active torque control is available on the Toyota Matrix S, associated with the 2.4 liter engine.

Votes Matrix is ​​equipped with a 1.8-liter DOHC four-cylinder engine that produces 132 hp at 6000 rpm and 128 Nm of torque at 4400 rpm. Dual variable valve timing, and intelligence (VVT-i) controls the valve timing and intake and exhaust cams to optimize performance and economy. 1.8-liter engine is mated to five-speed manual or four-stage electronically controlled automatic transmission (ECT).

Security

In addition, the STAR safety system, the Matrix is ​​a comprehensive list of safety features. It comes with front and rear crumple zones, Matrix has been designed to effectively absorb and disperse impact energy throughout the body structure. Deformation of the cabin is well managed, due to the impact of energy-power design and high-strength steel is used in the body.

All Matrix models are equipped with six standard airbags, including a top front airbags, front seat mounted side airbags and front and rear side curtain airbags. Seat belt pulls the seat belt tensioners and a frontal impact, a two-stage force limiter helps limit the power of the seatbelt in the passenger's chest. The front seats integrate the active head restraints. If the vehicle is hit from behind with enough force, the cable-actuated mechanism of the active headrest moves the front seat headrest up and forward to help limit the movement of the passenger's head. Toyota Matrix also has energy-absorbing steering column.

Stability standard vehicle control (VSC) automatically adjusts engine output and braking force at each wheel to help control any discrepancy between where the driver controls, and where the vehicle is moving.

Exterior design

The matrix of the second generation of display items of sport-inspired style cutting inside while preserving the utility impressive. The result is a sporty, dynamic shape that provides a quiet interior of five to travel in comfort.

Toyota Matrix has rounded rear windows and continuous character lines that extend from the grille to the A-pillar. The matrix S, which has front and back nine in 2011, and includes a rear spoiler and large mesh fog lamp bezel.

In 2011, accession of a new palace Spruce Mica Color Matrix color that includes Super White, Classic Silver Metallic, Magnetic Gray Metallic, Black Sand Mica, Radiant Red Metallic and Nautical Blue.

Interior Design

Style cabin in the matrix is ​​driven by a driver-oriented instrument panel and console commands. The instrument panel gauges Optitron bright white light element and embellishments of new money for 2011. The big round speedometer is mounted in the center, with a tachometer to the left and red now equipped with a new blank line, adding style and are easy to see. An indicator of the combination at the right houses a speedometer indicator, fuel level, engine temperature gauge, and an LCD display that combines an outside temperature gauge and odometer / tripmeter. The center console features new plated rings around the air conditioning vents, and the audio unit has a new color area in 2011.

In 2011, the Toyota Matrix will have new seat fabric is an air sport. A choice of two interior colors include dark charcoal or a combination of charcoal and dark gray ash, and a three-spoke steering wheel adds a sporty touch. Toyota Matrix S comes with a leather-wrapped steering wheel, new design that includes spoke-mounted audio controls and Bluetooth hands-free capabilities.

Front center console has a movable and removable cup support element. The cup holder area can be used in the tray when the divider is removed, and all are open drawers with rubber mats. Multiple compartments located throughout the interior, including doors, front and rear pockets, each holds 20 oz plastic bottle. Four of the side panel, shopping hooks for bags and four D-rings on the ground floor offer a luggage tie-down facilities. Folding tonneau cover is standard.

2012 Toyota Verso-S

On sale from February 2011, the new Toyota Verso-S re-enter B-MPV, the company itself created by a segment Yaris Verso in 1999.

B-MPV segment has almost tripled in size since 2002. Driven by downsizing, this growth provides a more diverse range of clients, many of whom appreciate the flexibility and internal cargo space offered by a multipurpose vehicle.

Backed by the growth of families moving from the traditional B-segment sedans, and most significantly, empty nesters and retirees reduced C-segment cars. For them, the B-MPV is not only reasonable to buy the most important advantage of the free time, but must also provide levels of space, comfort, equipment and quality that have experienced a higher segment car.

The smaller car segment is B-new Toyota MPV less than 4 feet long. This makes it easier to drive in urban areas. Conversely, the meticulous attention to detail in all aspects of interior design practical and flexible to maximize the quality of space, comfort and perceived through.

The Toyota Verso-S offers a seat height of front, rear and interior space of the luggage capacity to rival that of the Single C-segment cars in the segment, its rear seats have a 60:40 a touch, a functional mechanism of folding flat into the cargo space. The cargo area features a lightweight, two-story deck board for maximum flexibility in cargo volume.

Interior Design

The Toyota Verso-S has a long wheelbase of 2,550 mm. Its wide-opening front and rear doors provide access to a roomy interior, comfortable and flexible. The interior design not only focuses on ergonomics, but also on the perceived quality and visual appeal and tactile and more demanding customers required by the B segment.

The dashboard specific part, clean lines of the surface of the outer body. It was divided into upper and lower areas, to reduce its perceived mass.

Improve the quality of the Toyota Verso-S inside the dash top and shoulders of front door panels are covered with soft-touch materials and the dashboard and upper door trim are finished in a new grain pattern geometric changes its appearance from different views. The vents in the instrument cluster, center console light silver and air are filled with crisp, three-dimensional, brushed metal finish around to further improve the perceived quality.

The functional instrument panel, easy to read dials with includes three large central tachometer. It contains a multi-information display showing the average total fuel consumption, instantaneous consumption and may go on a cruise.

2012 Toyota Yaris

The launch of the third generation of Toyota Yaris adds a new chapter in the history of European success models. During the last decade, the Yaris has always had an interest in the segment more than 5%. It was a powerful tool for increasing sales of Toyota in Europe, to boost brand image and become an essential pillar of the business operations of European manufacture.

New Toyota Yaris competes in the B segment - which accounted for 26% of the total market, which is equivalent to about 4 million in revenue a year - still the most important arena for the sale of the automotive industry. This segment is currently dominated by vehicles petrolengined, representing more than two-thirds of the mix.

In recent years, has accelerated the fragmentation within the B segment, after the introduction of ever-increasing diversity of the new model, like SUV, MPV and B-. Despite this, 50% of total sales in the segment sedan remains the most important and best-selling, the style of the body.

With the rising cost of fuel and reducing CO2 tax, the level of incitement to customers in other segments, the B-segment sales are expected to remain stable in the near future.

The second generation of Toyota Yaris was praised for its livability, sustainability, interior versatility of the engine efficiency and maneuverability in urban areas. The new Yaris will bring together all the forces of the previous generation vehicle, while providing a more dynamic design and sophisticated operation, a clear step in the sensory quality, a breakthrough in multimedia connectivity segment accessible, efficient powerplants, innovative transmission and greater agility for city driving.

Quality remains a key attribute Toyota Yaris. Further improvement of the quality built recently praised in the German TÜV report 2011, close involvement of Toyota Motor Manufacturing France with suppliers in the early stages of production to ensure that each element contributes to the overall quality the vehicle.

Located in the heart of the B segment, the new Toyota Yaris offers an ingenious combination of benefits. Meets the requirements of both progressive, technology-based clients and more traditional users that focus on quality, comfort and, of course, value.


Enlarge Interior of the sensory quality, space and comfort

The key objective of the design of the new Toyota Yaris has been to create a driver is more focused on the control panel of a symmetrical layout. The driver and front passenger facilities are clearly divided, with particular attention to a new focus on the ergonomics of the driver.

Complete horizontal lines to create a feeling of width, the dashboard is dominated by a sculpture, stuffed article that flows from the driver's seat cushions matching upper door panel, which increases the feeling of interior space.

Dash pad and door color is suitable for upholstery inserts according to the hierarchical structure, which reinforces the high quality printing from within.

Perception of sensory quality is further enhanced through a very tactile quality of the details. Guidance tools, multimedia touch-screen and the vents are covered with a gunmetal finish, concave cut in the tire. And all the instrumentation and controls feature chrome dome section.

Unlike previous generation Yaris, the instrument of the cabin is positioned in the center of the steering wheel with controls ergonomically located all driverfocused and apparatus for high visibility and ease of use. A new, easy to read, orange / red backlit meters combined with a tachometer large core diameter.

Further strengthening of driving comfort, the three branches, leather-wrapped steering wheel stitching has a new crop of more comfortable grip section, the rake steering column was lowered from 3 degrees to provide a more engaging driving position and driver's seat height adjustment has been increased from 15 mm to a maximum of 60 mm. Driver's seat armrest is also available for added comfort.

The front seats themselves are equipped with a completely new framework which allows for better retention of the body performance and excellent driving comfort. The width of the seat has been increased and the side sections are made to improve performance. And the show has been increased and the front edge of the seat cushion to reduce fatigue over long distances.

Despite its compact exterior dimensions, the reception of passengers on the new Toyota Yaris has not been compromised. Length of the wheelbase is increased by 50 mm and an inside width of 30 mm. This is combined with the gain of extra space through careful detailing throughout the interior, because of the new Yaris is one of the most spacious cars in its class.

Without compromising comfort or safety, the front seats and rear tailgate, have been clarified, while maximizing interior space. This increases the space for the rear passengers' knees from 35 mm to mm first class, 645, and the cargo space of 145 mm depth of a class-leading 710 mm.

Total luggage capacity in the double load space has been increased to 286 liters, increasing to 12 liters with the 60/40 split rear seats folded flat to 768 liters. And openness of the tailgate has been extended by 20 mm for comfort.

High density and sensory quality of the new interior is further enhanced by the Toyota Yaris, "a great all-glass panoramic sunroof. The structure is divided into front and back which allows greater flexibility in front and behind the passengers to open or close , all with a light shade of 20% with a roller.

2011 Opel Meriva

Innovative, versatile and elegant: The second generation Opel Meriva, at first in Geneva in 2010, establishing the new standard for versatility of the car with a number of innovative features designed to enhance the flexible use of space. And that is all in a typical design and contemporary.

When the innovative self aboard the versatility of a compact seven-seater Zafira in 1999, Opel has created a new market segment for small, affordable people carrier when it launched its first generation Opel Meriva in 2003. Its revolutionary FlexSpace rear seating concept, a high driving position, spacious interior, the Opel Meriva has been a great deal of flexibility are still small. This popular formula has allowed a consistent result in a small SUV segment, with sales in Europe totaling over one million units.

Now the second generation Opel Meriva again raises the standard for affordable, on-board flexibility. FlexSpace its system was developed to become more intuitive and easier to use. It also introduces FlexDoors, innovative rear doors hinged at the rear to facilitate access to his cabin - a first for a volume manufacturer. In addition, the new Meriva has great storage space inside reinforced by a revolutionary concept of flexible center console and the system exclusive FlexFix Opel - the integrated rear carrier which is stored as a drawer under the luggage compartment.

Opel Meriva flexibility is enhanced by expressive exterior and interior design that takes the award-winning sculptural design language of Opel. Its unibody silhouette is fluid, elegant and dynamic. The graphics rear window features a distinctive wave accentuating the rear-hinged FlexDoors, improves the visibility of the rear seat passengers, especially children.

The term design of the new Opel minivan

In and out, Opel Meriva Opel advance new language expressive design - sculptural artistry combined with German precision - and follows the same focus on quality, already seen on the Insignia and the new Astra.

Opel designers have created a dynamic and stylish MPV. Bottom, sweeping roofline, combined with the side of the blade Opel signature motive of the body and the rear window line gives the wave Opel Meriva, fresh and distinctive look.

The FlexDoors We invite you to an interior landscape of the harmony of flowing lines and surfaces. The instrument panel shape surround wing improves the feeling of width and amplitude. The striker bent stack contributes to this and adds to the sportiness and sculpture.

The interior is decorated with six different levels of color and finish. The largest selection ever offered in an Opel. The high level of fit and finish textures and the materials chosen and the construction and decoration of the controls is typical of more expensive cars.

2012 Opel Astra GTC

Opel has taken a fall this year, three new icons: the revolutionary electric Ampera, with extended range capabilities, the new generation Zafira Tourer masterpiece, flexibility, and the new Astra GTC three-door compact sports car. Opel Astra GTC will have its world premiere at the 64th International Motor Show in Frankfurt, 15-25 September 2011.

New Opel Astra is distinguished by the sharp design and driving characteristics. Outwardly, sculpted shapes accurate accents More drama in clean, sweeping lines coupe. And on the road, all versions of the Astra GTC, the award will benefit available HiPerStrut front axle - High Performance Strut - which ideally combines the patented intelligent Opel Watts link rear axle for stability and accuracy unsurpassed sharp driving. Only very few, radical sports car segment to offer a sophisticated architecture of front-wheel drive.

"The Astra GTC is the member of the Opel family sport," said Karl-Friedrich Stracke, Managing Director of Opel / Vauxhall. "It was designed and manufactured at our plant in Rüsselsheim to be a sports coupe with a high stimulating desirable driving performance while remaining affordable, comprehensive and flexible. We will bring a breath of fresh air in the sport compact segment. "

Astra GTC is the final design and driving dynamics. Represented 15-20% of all sales of Astra, adds the energy of a successful family of compact Opel, which increased the segment share of 8.3% in 2009, 11.4% in 2010.

Muscular body design structured by sharp lines of the tendon

New Opel Astra GTC is very much influenced by the Opel GTC concept presented at the 2010 Paris Mondial de l'Automobile in Paris. The compact five-seater sports coupe with the appeal, and dramatic proportions, the Astra GTC is a unique design: do not share any external element with the other members of the Astra family, with the exception of the exterior mirror housing and the mirror 'antenna. 17-20 Six of the seven-inch wheel design features are also available for Astra alone.

"We wanted the Astra GTC with the highest expression of Opel design language in the art of sculpture meets German precision and embody our passion for the automobile," says Mark Adams, vice president of Opel / Vauxhall design. "However, I do not forget the thrill of functionality: the Astra GTC is a smart, affordable dream car."

Four engines to start - a sport version will soon be

Opel Astra GTC can be ordered just a choice of four engines - one diesel and three petrol units.

Update 2.0 CDTI common-rail turbo diesel high performance of 121 kW/165 hp is equipped with a diesel particulate filter and six-speed manual transmission. Opel new Start / Stop technology that reduces fuel consumption in stop and go traffic in town is standard equipment. The 2.0 CDTI engine combines excellent performance with high efficiency. It offers up to 380 Nm of torque through an overboost function and allows the Astra GTC to reach 100 km / h in 8.9 seconds. Top speed is 210 km / h. The combined fuel consumption not exceeding 4.9 liters of diesel per 100 km and CO2 emissions are 129 g / km. With a fuel tank 56 liters, the Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI can cover over 1,100 km.

Start / Stop is also standard with the 1.4 petrol turbo engine two tablets of 88 kW/120 hp and 103 kW/140 hp. Both have a manual gearbox with six speeds, delivers 200 Nm of torque and requires 5.9 liters of fuel per 100 km (139 g / km CO2). Gasoline is currently leading the 132 kW/180 hp 1.6 turbo six-speed manual transmission, which has a top speed of 220 km / h.

More engines will be offered throughout the world premiere at the Frankfurt Motor Show 2011. The sportiest versions, including the future of high performance OPC in 2012.

2012 Opel Combo

A new generation of the Opel Combo and offers intelligent solutions for the compact van segment. It has a wide range of versions, is a technically advanced, exceptionally convenient and offers the best utility possible.

Commercial version now offers a choice of two steps - 2755 mm or 3105 mm - to give the vehicle the overall length of 4.39 meters and 4.74, respectively, and two roof heights, 1.85 m or 2.10 m The new Opel Combo is also available in a versatile car-van, with five or seven seats and body panels or glass.

You can easily get the boot, van variants can be ordered with one or two optional sliding doors. Car passenger version of the standard sliding doors and tailgate is hinged from the top. Asymmetrical double doors is also available. In certain configurations, van, more behind the skylight can be installed to bring a ladder, for example.

Dimensions with Best-in-class

Talents special bearings in the new Opel Astra is immediately apparent: up to 3800 liters of luggage space in the form of short wheelbase (with the seat folded) and 4600 liters with the longer wheelbase gives the highest capacity Combo charge in both classes. The low loading height of 54.4 inches and the range of possible payloads up to a tonne, is the best value in its class, while the sliding door opening width is a higher value in the segment. The short wheelbase version also has a load floor with the length, height and width between wheel arches.

And powerful engines of the economy

The new Opel Astra is available with six engines: four petrol, gasoline and a CNG (Compressed Natural Gas) unit. The diesel line-up consists of the 1.3 CDTI and 1.6 CDTI engines, each with 66 kW/90 hp and a 1.6 CDTI with 77 kW/105 hp version and a peak performance of the 2.0 CDTI units with 99 kW/135 hp .

1.4-liter gasoline engine produces 70 kW/95 hp, while the natural gas version, which is inexpensive and environmentally friendly natural gas produces 88 kW/120 hp.

Gasoline engines and 1.3 CDTi are equipped with manual transmission five-speed, while the CNG engine and more powerful CDTI units have a manual gearbox with six speeds. The 1.6 CDTI with 66 kW/90 Opel is also available with "Easytronic" automated manual transmission in five reports.

Except as GNC and Easytronic units, all engines are available with the option to start / stop functionality to provide fuel consumption and emissions even lower.

The new Opel Combo is not only easy on the budget with low power consumption, but also offers low operating costs, particularly due to long maintenance intervals. The CDTI diesel, for example, should be cleaned every 35,000 miles or once a year.