May 4, 2012

Volvo tries to make the current XC90 a desirable model, despite its age. The recent 2012 Volvo XC90 Facelift refreshes aesthetically the Scandinavian SUV. Waiting for a new generation of Volvo XC90, the Swedes propose us a new facelift for the current model. This is a discrete revision, operated largely on the exterior, about which Volvo says that is the most complex from the initial launch of XC90. 2012 Volvo XC90 photo gallery 2012 Volvo XC90 Facelift The novelties operated on 2012 Volvo XC90 are not that many. We can only review the bumpers colored as the bodywork, the new bosses and the daytime running LED lights, also used on the taillights. For some versions, Volvo offers a silver bumper, chrome accents, frosted cases for mirrors and a set of 18 inch rims, named Thalia. At the interior, the Scandinavians have prepared for the 2012 Volvo XC90 facelift aluminum inserts, a white illumination for dashboard instrumentation and an accessory for roof attachment. Finally, the standard equipment list now include rain sensors and headlights wipers. On the higher equipment levels Platinum Plus and Premier we find Sovereign leather seats, red wood inserts on the dashboard, steering wheel and gearshift knob and custom Executive side skirts. The sportier version, 2012 Volvo XC90 R-Design has new 19-inch...

May 3, 2012

2012 BMW X1 received a facelift to improve its market position. The compact SUV from Munich is available with new engines, an eight-speed automatic transmission and new design lines: xLine and Sports Line, which provides additional opportunities for customization. BMW X1, the youngest compact-crossover also received a subtle facelift. This includes improvements both in terms of design and technology novelties. 2012 BMW X1 Facelift will debut commercially this fall, the market prices for Europe will be announced later. Until then, we can admire the aesthetic changes applied to the interior and the exterior of X1. The model has a different front, marked by four lines that merge above the license plate, forming an X. Thus 2012 BMW X1 fits aesthetically in the BMW SAV range. X1′s rear has a different shape, the rear bumper being modified. 2012 BMW X1 photo gallery 2012 BMW X1 Engine / Specs The 2012 BMW X1 interior also comes with some changes, the center console is more focused on the driver, reminding of the old BMW models. The iDrive system has...

Apr 16, 2012

2013 Mercedes-Benz G-Class is the result of the latest technical facelift from the Germans, focused on the engine and interior. To keep their clientele, the Mercedes off-roader kept its original appearance. Mercedes-Benz has upgraded again the iconic G-Class. The facelift will be showcased at the Auto Show in Beijing and includes a new interior, updated engines and the Online Command interface. 2013 Mercedes-Benz G-Class photo gallery 2013 Mercedes-Benz G-Class Engines Regarding the interior, the center console, dashboard and board gauges have been completely redesigned, now integrating a color display. The Mercedes-Benz Online Command infotainment was integrated onboard the G-Class, and customers can order systems such as Blind Spot Assist, Parking Sensors and Adaptive Cruise Control. 2013 Mercedes-Benz G-Class AMG is offered now with two engine versions – G63 AMG and G65 AMG. The top iteration develops 612 bhp (457 kW/621 PS), has an average fuel consumption of 17 liters/100 km (16.6 mpg imperial, 13.8 mpg US) and reinforces the title of...

Apr 12, 2012

Porsche has released a new version of the Cayenne, designed to fill the gap already existing between S and Turbo. It’s about the 2013 Porsche Cayenne GTS and comes with 420 horsepower. Porsche presented the first images and information of the latest versions introduced on the Cayenne range: 2013 Porsche Cayenne GTS. Also this time, the new version comes to fill the gap between Cayenne S and Cayenne Turbo, promising customers a sporty attitude in one of the most dynamic SUVs of the moment. 2013 Porsche Cayenne GTS photo gallery 2013 Porsche Cayenne GTS Engines 2013 Porsche Cayenne GTS has under the bonnet a V8 engine, also found on the Cayenne S. The unit develops 420 horsepower (313 kW/426 PS) and is assisted by an 8-speed Tiptronic S paddleshift gearbox. The engine and the transmission were calibrated to achieve a sporty behavior. These changes considerably improve performance of the German SUV that now accelerates from 0 to 60 mph (100 km/h) in 5.7 seconds and from 0 to 100 mph (160 km/h) in 13.3 seconds. Maximum speed stops at 163 mph (261 km/h). Even so, thanks to direct injection and the start-stop system as standard, Porsche announced an average fuel consumption of just 10.7 liters/100 kilometers (26.4 MPG imperial, 22 MPG US). To ensure a flawless roadeholding, the new 2013 Porsche...

Apr 10, 2012

The new generation 2013 Mercedes GL officially debuted at the 2012 New York Auto Show. The German SUV comes with generous dimensions, a spacious interior for 7 people and a rich off-road package. Mercedes-Benz presented in a world premiere at 2012 New York Auto Show the new generation GL SUV – 2013 Mercedes-Benz GL Class, now bigger and better equipped, it’s the S-Class of SUVs. 2013 Mercedes GL photo gallery 2013 Mercedes GL Specs The big brother of 2012 Mercedes ML comes with a fresh design and new dimensions. Length increased from 200.7 inches (5099 mm) to 201.6 inches (5120 mm), width decreased from 85.4 inches (2170 mm) to 94.3 inches (2141 mm), but the wheelbase remains the same, that is 121 inches (3075 mm). The chassis is derived from the current ML, but modified and reinforced to support a larger and heavier bodywork. Even so, the total mass is reduced by 220 lbs (100 kg), through the use of aluminum and fiber. Inside, the 2013 Mercedes GL keeps the seven-seat configuration and raises the cabin top by 0.5 inches (10 mm). Speaking...

Mar 11, 2012

Mitsubishi launched at Geneva Motor Show 2012 the next-generation Outlander. The Japanese SUV – 2012 Mitsubishi Outlander comes with 7 seats and a range of new engines. Mitsubishi continues to storm the European market, high consumer of compact and large SUVs. The Japanese has acknowledged this trend and comes this year at Geneva Motor Show with the new 2012 Mitsubishi Outlander. Geneva Motor Show 2012 Live: 2012 Mitsubishi Outlander photo gallery 2012 Mitsubishi Outlander Live at Geneva Motor Show 2012 The new 2012 Mitsubishi Outlander keeps the dimensions and proportions of the current generation, the only differences consisting in how Mitsubishi designers and engineers have worked the details. According to the Japanese, in the “shaping” of the new Outlander the “Solid-Safe-Simple” logic was used, one of the main aesthetic qualities of the new 2012 Mitsubishi Outlander being clean lines and simple details, without inconsistent visual load. The first official details show that the 2012 Mitsubishi Outlander will have...