Suzuki Swift Sport Road Test

You'll be surprised at the amount of these small sports cars have been received. My favorite cheap car this year so far has been spectacular the Peugeot 207 GTI. With a light and nimble chassis is a powerful turbo engine, which handles like a rocket on rails. Thus, when men Suzuki said that I will head the new sport and improving fast, I was ready to see if Suzuki issued a match for the 207 GTI is entertainment, for $ 10,000 less. outside the Swift Sport can trick you into believing that it is only with a quick body, but it is much more than that. The model came in early 2006, to the disappointment of some, that the Japanese manufacturer has decided to leave naturally aspirated, but Suzuki has recently installed electronic stability control (ESC) at no extra cost model and revitalized. based on standard SWIFT, the only sport wheels, better brakes, sport body (fog), dual exhaust, larger and more powerful, refined Drive Train, sport suspension and sport garrison of the Interior. The support of a large sport rear spoiler, rear lights changed and the tail Sport badging, subtle as it is easily recognizable to the eye.

2008 Subaru Impreza WRX STi review

Anthony - When I planted my right foot on the accelerator the first Subaru Impreza WRX in 1994 I never would have done back flips, I had the talent to perform these exercises. I do not, then just smiled - a lot. But then I'm busy with work and ended with a SV5000, the first sedan in Australia 200kW under the hood. This is a great car, but do not go around corners like a Subaru Impreza WRX. few years later, began to prepare Subaru â € ~ super "version of the WRX, under the pretext of the Subaru Impreza WRX STI. There was a car that is hoped, but the rising price of about $ 20,000 for a REX, this means that I had to either obtain new employment, or to sell our house (actual unit). Again, fate intervened, and they offered me a 1981 mint 3.0 Porsche 911SC, least one song. TSI, but that was probably a good thing, given the command during the dark times. Subaru asphalt in the best weapons, increased again as the best car ever made Getaway. The â € € œRam Raiders, as they became known, decided Subaru Impreza WRX STI, with more success, which escaped the police car. That's why I lost interest in acquiring what they see as the Holy Grail of affordable cars. It is likely that you would be withdrawn by the boys in blue, whenever I took the car unit. This is something that was not necessary. Cutting accident in 2008. Some argue that Subaru has gone too pedestrian to the design of the new Subaru Impreza WRX. Not for me. It is a weed, so it has a practical side to his work and still a very fast car, inside and outside corners. only problem is that three-quarters back, it is difficult to say the performance specifications of changes in low-cost versions, as in the Impreza RS or RX-marked. You can also argue that it is good that the prospect of maintaining an license. But then, that probably the reason why we should put an end to the family on vacation in a year or two, and go to the SES, Spec.R, nothing less. The quad exhaust pipes back, diffuse and deep extra wide wheel arches are more than enough to affect me. Yes, it is a whole lot more parts now, but, again, it would be something unique term, and looks much more business. Even the enthusiasm of the players did not know the difference.

2008 Holden Captiva Review

To be flexible in consumer demand Holden issued a 2WD variant of the popular Captiva SUV customers to pay for the convenience and fuel economy they want without the ability of IT they will probably never use. recipe is also becoming more frequent. Ford in the territory has long been an alternative only RWD and included other SUV manufacturers such as Hyundai, Kia, Toyota and all following later. But back to our Korean friend who, despite his age, is still very attractive, especially since the front three-quarter view. With shiny chrome work around the glass, dual exhaust outlets and 17-inch alloy ray five wheels included as standard, the SX is preferable to a basic model, especially in black. away from the lines and curves discrete ARCHES minimize most Captiva, covering nearly the scale within, and provide a more elegant style of a liability, which is refreshing in a class of vehicles are too often square openly aggressive and males. But when all things are considered, and with so many rivals around, as is 2.0 l diesel SUV with front-wheel competition in this tight. Let's start with the obvious question of what is under the hood. using a Bosch common-rail fuel injection and a system of variable geometry Turbo Charger, the 2.0-liter four-cylinder diesel develops 110kW at 4000rpm reasonable and satisfactory 320Nm of torque is available from a car 2000rpm.

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Ford Fiesta XR4 First Steer

Ford lost $ 40 million this year (because of development costs of the new Falcon), but in the past 12 months, has added two new showrooms of cars XR. First was the powerful XR5, to those who want a little more sophisticated than a WRX (but not the couple control of the Mazda 3 MPS) and last week, Ford dealers have in their hands a new hero car, the Ford Fiesta XR4. I approached the car with a good dose of caution. After all, a festival of sports? You want one? The XR4 is powered by a modified version of the 2.0-liter engine that live in brief. It will enter into force on 110kW (3 hp more than the Focus), while pushing 190Nm of torque (5Nm higher than the Focus). you must remember, this car weighs 1090 kilograms of all - almost Go Kart with 2.0 liter engine! Ford has been on 0-100km/hr times, but I suspect that 7S under high-8s. The fuel economy is 7.4L/100km combined, but expects about 9-10L if you want to enjoy it. The trip XR4 € ³ 17A wheels with 205/40 tires, not bad at all. Disc brakes front and rear. The car comes standard with six airbags, ESP (which can be switched on / off), and more. This is not the package that concerned me, but $ 25,000 (28 on the road) vehicle theft, but exactly who will buy? It is clear to the youth in the crowd, the XR4 appears as Bruce Lee in a sea of Steven Segal (especially with stripes - $ 300 option), the part that I was even sounds like Bruce Lee! But, are you? XR4 comes only in the manual, it is obviously aimed at a younger audience with a small engine enthusiasm. The gearbox is a modified version of the Box usual in the Fiesta-based, but has transferred to a shorter and lighter than one in clutching a Toyota Echo. I took the car racing mountain Cootha (Brisbane), with a lot of difficult corners and many bends and curves, my first reaction was surprisingly large, how many couples do not have this thing! Other high gear felt quite at 6,000 rpm - the supply of power is good. You can approach corners with confidence and speed with little or no control torque (ESP).

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Honda Civic Type R First Steer

After seeing this thing on display at the Melbourne Motor Show this year, I knew Honda were making an attempt at impressing their Aussie supporters, along with reviving a brand name that is synonymous with style, performance and affordability
From behind, one of the first things you notice is the set of dual exhaust pipes shaped like triangles. This Civic is unlike any other, it takes on a unique design only available in Europe.Open the door and an obviously race inspired interior ensues. Aluminium clad pedals and a big red starter button headline the driver visible aspects of the interior, whilst a set of ‘Type R’ labelled seats support both driver and passenger alike in the utmost fashion. The gauge cluster does away with any pointless nomenclature and features a big tachometer, along with digital speedometer and auxiliary gauges. Similar to the Toyota Supra of yesteryear, the Type R’s dashboard is driver oriented, angled toward the driver and visible from all angles and heights.
Rear seat room is about on par with its competitors – XR5 Turbo, SRi Turbo and Golf GTI – whilst boot room matches – if not exceeds – its competitors, allowing for the haulage of shopping and/or bags.
The part I’m sure you’ve all been waiting for – the drive. I must say, this thing is f’en quick! The whole package is almost perfect in every regard. The engine is extremely responsive, whilst the clutch and gearbox combination can only be described as divine. The steering allows the driver to feel every aspect of the front wheel’s movement and also provides perfect feedback under harder cornering.

From a standing start, slip the clutch slightly with a few revs on board and the traction control battles with the tyres to keep them under control. After a moment of hesitation, you’re off and racing, hitting the 8000RPM redline with no time to spare. A quick dab of the clutch and slam of the gearstick has the tyres chirping into second gear, moving well on the way to 100km/h. Believe it or not, the Type R moves from naught, to one hundred in just 6.6-seconds and there’s no turbo to be heard of.
The Type R does away with any form of forced induction and uses Honda’s renowned VTEC, variable valve timing technology. At 7,800RPM, the 2.0-litre DOHC motor produces a spritely 148kW, whilst at 5,600RPM it’s ramming out 193Nm of torque. Although the figures don’t sound all that impressive, the power delivery is extremely smooth and constant. The Type R also beats all of its rivals (except the Mazda3 MPS) in the 0-100 dash, proving that force-feeding isn’t the be-all and end-all in hot hatches.
There’s absolutely no dire torque steer to be heard of (unlike the SRi turbo which tries to steer you off the road after an enthusiastic jab of the throttle), which is one of the downsides of front-wheel-drive turbocharged vehicles. The sound track isn’t too bad, but it doesn’t have the burble or bark that a Golf GTI or XR5 Turbo does, but that’s something that an aftermarket exhaust would easily rectify.

Braking is taken care of by 300mm front and 260mm rear disc brakes. The Civic Type R leads the stakes in terms of braking potential. When compared to its competitors, the Civic Type R out-brakes the BMW 120i and Volkswagen Golf GTI by some one and two metres respectively. VSA (Vehicle Stability Assist) – Honda’s version of Electronic Stability Control – is standard equipment in the Type R, which receives a custom tune tailored toward sporty driving. During the drive, VSA stepped in on a few occasions but rarely caused a fuss or interrupted driving dramatically.
Fuel consumption is quite commendable. Using just 9.3-litres/100km, the Type R rates as one of the most fuel efficient in its class. Accepting a recommended 95RON, the Type R can run on 91RON petrol, but it’s not recommended for optimal performance.

The steering wheel feels great; it’s slightly meaty and fills the hands nicely. A couple of downsides inside the vehicle include the task required to reach the seatbelt. The seat’s side bolster gets in the way of reach to the seat belt, making it a slightly strenuous task. The spoiler also sits directly in the line of traffic, making it a bit tricky to see following traffic, along with reversing. Aside from that, the interior feels extremely well built and the fit and finish is spot on.
There is no independent rear suspension featured in the Type R. The Type R uses a torsion beam type suspension setup instead, which increases rigidity during cornering. Built alongside Europe’s Civic range in the UK, Honda expects to sell 100 Civic Type Rs per month.

Starting at $39,990, the Civic Type R is only available with a 6-speed manual transmission. There are three colours available – Milano Red (non-metallic), Alabaster Silver (metallic) and Nighthawk Black (metallic) – with metallic colours incurring an additional cost.
Standard features include: Adjustable headlight height; 18” alloy wheels; trip computer; cruise control; drive by wire electronic throttle; engine immobiliser; keyless entry; electric mirrors; heated mirrors; folding door mirrors; fog lights; dual zone climate control; power steering; leather wrapped steering wheel; rain sensing windscreen wipers; power windows; Type R Alcantara sports seats and single disc CD player with MP3 compatibility.
Safety features include: Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA); ABS brakes; dual front airbags; dual side airbags; dual curtain airbags (front and rear); Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD); Emergency Brake Assist (BA) and side impact protection beams.

So what’s the final verdict on the all new Honda Civic Type R?
It’s impressive…very impressive. In fact, at such a price along with the brilliant fuel economy and near perfect on-road dynamics, there’s really no way to fault the Type R. The first steer had me quite impressed and I think Honda will have people queuing for some time.
The Civic Type R looks unlike anything on the road at the moment and in my opinion, will sell in droves. It simply has to be test driven to be believed, so head into your local dealer and get the pedal to the metal, it’s sure to impress.

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2008 Smart fortwo first steer

Say what you want about Dan Brown in the Da Vinci Code. But the book and the film has a good effect. By introducing the world's largest car market, the United States, Smart has done its bit to keep Smart, DaimlerChrysler bold experiment in other engine of urban life at a time when the closing pressure of the whole case is strong. In the book and a film quite Hokey carried on descendants of the Church of Christ in conflict with the sinister forces are strong need of a European-style Smart fortwo his first pursues a gay priest in the pursuit through Paris. Nice touch, because the French capital is full of Smarts. American public, many of whom must have confused the urban Runabout some form of hot Rodden golf cart, was fascinated. In September 2006, at the height of the Da Vinci Code movie madness, Daimler Chrysler announced the Smart fortwo will be sold in the United States from January 2008. Coincidence? Or conspiracy? But seriously, the second generation Smart fortwo, which began yesterday in Paris style chip in the United States. Not surprisingly, the biggest tour of all that the original conceptual begin its existence in the early 1990s as a joint venture between Mercedes-Benz and the maker of Swatch watches. The new fortwo is 19.5cm long, 4.3cm and 1.9cm generally higher than the car it replaces. He has a great start with 70 liters to 220 liters more space in total.

2008 Skoda Roomster Comparo - Petrol vs. Diesel

The funky Skoda Roomster is no stranger to the Office CarAdvice were examined by Karl a few months ago. So rather than reviewing again, I used the Roomster as a scientific project to help solve the major dilemma of the modern era - from gasoline and diesel. Through their comments and feedback, we found many people are sure of the advantages and disadvantages of each type of engine and are often curious about the difference in the economy and capacity offered by car between different energy plants. In this spirit, I set out to address some brands and models of cars (including a minivan, Hatch small and medium-sized Sedan) against each other in the next two months to discuss and advise buyers on the motor best suited to their needs. Perhaps in the form of explanation is prudent to start with the obvious question of what exactly the power and torque figures to a production engine and how which these figures apply to the behavior of the real world, where the election of a gasoline or diesel car. numbers to understand, I will first try to simplify the often bewildering difference between horsepower and torque with a brief description of each term. Power, we are calculating the age, which is measured per unit kW (kg watt) and refers to the speed torque is produced. In the early days, power is measured in relative terms - How could handle a horse - hence the term horsepower (HP) came to be.