Honda Civic Wagon Premiere

Honda has finally released official pictures of their family station wagon version of the new Civic. This varian is premiering at the Geneva Auto Show and was prepared for the European market which is planned to be sold next year. In the market, the Civic wagon will compete with the Ford Focus Wagon and VW Golf Variant.

 

The model is still wearing a prototype Civic hatchback platform, so that the front and rear end is almost the same, only the addition of accessories to make it more luxurious. Such as using LED headlamps, front air gap lower lying, side skirts, larger rim sizes.

Rear view is made more elegant by design brake lights as connect. Then, there is the wind splitting the middle there is an integrated dual exhaust. In addition, all equipment and appearance similar to the hatchback version. So did the interior.

3/28/2013 0 comments

The New Suzuki SX4 unveiled

Suzuki SX4 with a new look appeared at the Geneva Motor Show. Now her body slightly larger than its predecessor, but is claimed to have greater completeness. This year also, the new model will be produced in Hungary and rolling into the market late in the third quarter.

The most obvious changes visible on the body with dimensions, length 4.300mm (old version 4135 mm), width 1.765mm (1755), and high 1.575mm (1.565mm). Also added wheelbase length of 100mm, a 2.600mm. Luggage capacity is also increased to 430 liters. Standard 15-inch rims can be replaced with a 16 or 17 inch tire size up to 205/50/17. Completeness optional interestingly, the double glass panel in the roof that is claimed to be the most wide open in its class.

Although larger, the new SX4 richer completeness and ability. Front look, especially LED lights are lit in the daytime (DRL), together with the main light. His shoulders look more muscular. Model taillight made ​​into two parts. 10 kinds of body colors available! Includes lime green is a mainstay.

Beneath the hood there is 1.600cc petrol engine with five speed manual transmission, as well as diesels coupled 1.600cc six-speed manual transmission. Seven-speed automatic transmission version tiptroniknya fuller, with paddle shift on the steering wheel.

3/21/2013 0 comments

Suzuki S-Cross Unveiled

Suzuki has unveiled the new S-Cross Concept at the 2012 Paris Auto Show. This concept is a preview version of the company’s next-generation C-segment crossover model - the replacement for the current SX4 crossover - set to arrive on the market in 2013.

The production version of the S-Cross will be built with the company’s slogan - "Way of Life!" - in mind and will focus on delivering exceptionally low fuel consumption and CO2 emissions. In fact, Suzuki has promised that it will be amongst the lowest CO2 emitting cars in the crossover C-segment.

The S-Cross concept features a specially created Crystal Green Metallic body color and not by accident. According to Suzuki, the image it evokes is one of "nature in the city and the city in nature" - yet another statement of the promised lowest CO2 emissions.

10/13/2012 1 comments

Viar Plans To Produce Worlwide Cheapest Car

Says who that Tata Nano, Toyota Agya and Daihatsu Ayla is the cheapest car in universe. Viar Motor Indonesia (VMI) with the Small and Medium Industries (SMI), Central Java showing off their cheap micro car concept for the rural people with the price of only IDR 30 million!

Head of Research and Development Viar Motor Indonesia Sugiantoro Heru said the car is still a prototype and will be produced next year. The model is still in the administrative requirements such as the completion of due diligence and emissions testing. "This model has passed the VIN (vehicle identification number) live diligence and emissions testing," he added in the automotive exhibition Indonesia International Motor Show (IIMS) 2012 in Jakarta.

Designers and researchers for prototype modeled Widya Ariyadi, said his work aimed at a predominantly rural and professional traders, plantation and agriculture as well as supporting the government's plan to MP3EI.

The model is a results of the study design in Semarang State University and took VMI as partner for engine supplier. It costs about IDR 30 million or half price of the Tata Nano. The model uses a Viar motorcycle engine with capacity 300 cc with manual transmission while the 250 cc using CVT automatic transmission.

The four passengers model which has a weight of 400 kg has fuel consumption of 1 liter for 25 KM. Later, the vehicle will use VMI after sales and service who already has 647 dealers across Indonesia.

Although cheap, it still prioritize comfort and resilience, since the model will be used in a rural field. The model has a tire size of 14 ' and using 60 percent imported components and 40 percent local.

9/29/2012 0 comments

Tata Motors On Prep

PT Tata Motors Indonesia plans to bring a ranks of four-wheel vehicles in Indonesia, including the Nano, after opening a dealership network along with an assembly plant in Indonesia in 2013. 

Tata Nano become the center of attention from the visitors of Indonesia International Motor Show (IIMS) 2012 in Tata Motors booth located in the Jakarta Fair arena. The car draws visitors curiousity, primarily related to the sale price, availability, and time of booking. Tata Motors Indonesia has not yet announced the price of Tata Nano, the Tata sales staff says Nano will be sold in the range of IDR 70 million.

Tata Nano has 624 cc two-cylinder engine and produces 38 PS power located on the rear side of the car, a concept also used by classic VW. Tata claims that this rear wheel drive car can be driven up to speeds of 105 km / h and 4,000 rpm of torque. In spite of the engine, the Nano also has a unique location of the fuel hole filler and spare tire which is placed on the front trunk.

With the distance between the front wheels and the rear 2230 millimeters, the car-sized wheels 48x12 it has 4 Meters turning radius. The vehicle has four speed transmission with the long 3099 mm, width 1495 mm, height 1652 mm, and ground clearance 180 millimeters.

The India based company also utilizes Indonesia International Motor Show (IIMS) 2012 as a platform to introduce themselves and their products to the homeland automotive consumer, including the Tata Nano CNG fueled gas.

9/28/2012 0 comments

The Agya - Ayla Twin Open For Preorder

PT. Toyota Astra Motor (TAM) and PT. Astra Daihatsu Motor (ADM) once again collaborate to make cars, the Agya and Ayla that promotes affordable price, interior spaciousness and fuel efficiency.

Previously, these two automakers synergy has spawned deadly duo the Toyota Avanza - Daihatsu Xenia then Toyota Rush - Daihatsu Terios. The Agya and Ayla are planed to follow government programs related to Low Cost Green Car (LCGC).

Both models have a compact interior design but spacious, comfortable and can carry five passengers so it is suitable to family needs. Although it"s cheap, the model has meet safety standards and ensure the safety of drivers. Agya and Ayla has extremely fuel-efficient with 30 KM / L, same as the hybrid but far more in affordable prices, and the greatest thing is, these two new models using local components by 84 percent as well as reinforce the original model produced in Indonesia.

Agya comes in three variants, TRD-S, High-Grade (G), and Medium-Grade (E) with a choice of white, silver, black, metallic gray, light blue and dark blue color exclusive metallic.TRD- S equipped with aerokit to reinforce the impression of sporty. While the G variant features chrome exterior highlight the frontair outlet and fender. Design of the doors and rear spoiler also looks different and more sporty. The standout is the second line that provides leg room is very spacious.

Currently these two still awaiting LCGC regulation to be issued by the government. TAM has not yet officially issued price. However one of the sales person from Auto2000 had dared to say that Agya can already be booked with IDR 5 million with the possibility of delivery between January to March 2013, and price is between IDR 90-100 million. 

9/27/2012 0 comments

The New KIA Carens Unveiled

KIA Motors unveiled their newest MPV figure, the KIA Carens 2013. The shape is more compact and dynamic. Advance look adopting Rio and Cee'd hatchback design. Naturally, if those three car faces looks similar since they came from the same designer, Peter Schreyer, Kia's Chief Designer.



The new Carens where in the United States and Canada named Rondo uses a modified Cee'd platform into a minivan.

As power supplies, it has two petrol versions, the 1.4-liter and 1.6-liter GDI MPI with power each 100 PS and 135 PS. There is also a 1.4 liter diesel version powered WGT 90 PS and 1.6-liter VGT with 128 PS. As the power transfer used manual transmission and 6-speed automatic.

In the interior space, the center of the dash there is a screen that can display an entertainment and navigation systems. Elements are attractive on the steering wheel three crossbar models which have different features of the operating buttons. Vehicle information can be monitored via the display located between panel meter quite clear.

For the haulage capacity of the South Korean manufacturer is providing the option to 5 and 7 passengers. The new Carens said of the concept of flexibility is needed in the family car without compromising the dynamic element and athletic. This product also marks a major change in the MPV design segment KIA Motors to compete in the market with their own characteristics. This MPV will begin on sale in Europe next spring.

9/21/2012 0 comments

Mazda CX-9 2013 Image Teaser

Recently Mazda Japan spread the photos of fresh new faces CX-9 2013. This means that if it is released, to get in Indonesia, we have to be patient until the end of next year.




From the photos, it seems obvious that the design of the Mazda CX-9 is inspired from the concept of Kodo 'Soul of Motion "which was adopted by it sister, the Mazda CX-5. When viewed silhouette, although there are some common point at the end of the front lights and the overall design, the seven-seater crossover is more rounded.

No leaks about the specs yet, but Mazda has promised todeliver interior with a higher grade than the old model, or even the Mazda CX-5. And obviously, in which will be added edge of infotainment features owned by Mazda, also features speech- recognition device capable of voice commands or limb of passengers.

Other features that will be installed is the Lane Departure Warning System, High Beam Control System, to Forward Obstruction Warning System which helps the driver avoid hazards.

Engine will be using SkyActiv tech four-cylinder 3200 cc V6 with 3 speed automatic transmission, fuel economy is claimed. After launching in Sidney, CX-9 will be introduced in the U.S. mid next year.

9/19/2012 0 comments

Esemka Rajawali passes BTMP emission test

Car assembled by vocational high school students in Surakarta, Esemka Rajawali, finally passes the emission test in the Hall of thermodynamics, Motor, and Propulsion System (BTMP). Deputy Mayor of Surakarta Rudyatmo Hadi said it received information that Esemka pass the emissions test. Currently, the mayor is taking care of official papers pass for the emissions test at the Directorate General of Land Transportation, Ministry of Transportation.

Besides taking care of an official letter stating Esemka have passed the emission test, Surakarta government immediately took care of the letter type test as a condition of the start mass production. Hadi said the announcement had escaped Esemka official emissions test performed on August 17 2012. On the other hand, Director of Services and Development Solo Techno Park, Gampang Sarwono, confirmed the news. Gampang who recently returned from Jakarta to ensure that BTMP already passed Esemka for emissions testing. According Gampang, Esemka successfully meet threshold emission test as standard BTMP set. For CO, 5 gram perkm thresholds for HC and NOX, threshold 0.70 grams per km.

But Gampang does not know how the results obtained for CO and HC Esemka NOX. I do not know the numbers. Clearly below the threshold because it is said to qualify, "he said. In the first emission test last February, Esemka failed to qualify for emission gas is still high. For CO reached 11.63 grams per km, then to HC NOX, Esemka recorded at 2.69 gr per km. He explained that at this time the car was still in BTMP Esemka and in the near future will be taken to Solo. Gampang to say next week is expected an official letter stating Esemka pass the emissions test.

8/29/2012 0 comments

Chevrolet Introducing Trax

Chevrolet will introduce Trax their new compact crossover SUV to 140 countries, but the U.S. isn't one of them. Even Mexico and Canada will get the new five-passenger hauler, so we'll be able to see them from here, just not buy one. In fact, Mexico and Canada will be the first markets to get the Trax later this year. The Trax will be head to head with Nissan Juke that allready roaming Indonesian road for sometimes.




GM provided few Trax details, including powertrains, but said the production Trax will be unveiled at the Paris Motor Show in September.

In dimension the Juke and Trax are almost identical. Trax which for the European market bearing the name Opel Mokka has a size length of 4248 mm, width 1776 mm and 2555 mm wheelbase. While the dimensions of Juke 4125 mm, 1765 mm and 2530 mm.

Exterior design, especially the appearance of headlights and grille design adopted from Captiva, combined front and rear fenders slightly fatter (bloated), thus giving the impression of stout. Trax excess of its competitors, it has plenty of storage space in the cabin. There on the dashboard, door trims, consoles middle, and under the seat. In fact, under the trunk there are similar facilities covering an area of 358 liters. The rear seats Model 60/40 can be folded and produce a flat floor as additional luggage space.

In features, Chevy provide MyLink a complete infotainment system with navigation app that can be downloaded from the smart phone. Unfortunately, these features can only be found at the highest variants only.

Trax is given a choice of engines. For the European market are three options, each with a capacity of 1.6 liter, Powered 1.4-liter turbo with 140 PS 6 speed manual transmission and automatic. Then, there is a 1.7 liter turbo diesel power capable of spitting out 130 PS and 300 Nm of torque with a 6 speed automatic power transfer. Both variants of the 1.4L and 1.7L has an option (all-wheel drive). As for the manual transmission variant it would added technology start / stop. For several decades Chevrolet has been known to have a reliable SUV. Including Trax which will also make it happen.

8/23/2012 0 comments

The Sapu Angin 4 - Shell Eco Marathon Asia Champion

Institut Teknologi Sepuluh Nopember Surabaya defend their title as the designer of the most economical car in the Shell Eco-Marathon (SEM) Asia 2011 held at the Sepang International Circuit, Malaysia 7 to 9 July 2011.

Sapu Angin 4 - Most Economical Car Champion

Cikal Nusantara - 2nd Place Most Economical Car

Sapu Angin 3 - 3rd Place Most Economical Car

In Urban Concept category, the car "Sapu Angin 4" created by ITS student gained the efficiency of 149.8 km/l beats seven other team cars competing in the class. "The key is to increase power in car design. In addition, we also make the car load as light as possible," said ITS team 4 manager, Eko Hardianto, Saturday, July 9, 2011.

ITS team-4 victory with the car Sapu Angin increasingly complete set upon as the champion in class diesel-fuel alternative urban concept, because it uses fuel FAME (Fatty Acid Methyl Ester) or biodiesel. "We use biodiesel fuel because it is more environmentally friendly," said the student majoring in Mechanical Engineering.

Indonesia dominates the Urban Concept class after a student's car Cikal Nusantara Bandung Institute of Technology (ITB) established himself in second place with the acquisition of 116.7 km / l. While in third place, the ITS Team 3 with car Sapu Angin 3 complete Indonesia victory after applying 113 km/l.

ITS Team 5 with car Sapu Angin 5 only managed to collect 353 km/l figures and in position 12. Followed later by a team of Rakata from Bandung Institute of Technology who scored 244 km/l in place to 13th.

In addition to car efficiency assessment in two categories, some participants from Indonesia also received an award from the committee. Cikal Nusantara from ITB students won awards at gasoline fuel award class.

While the team Semart 1 of Gadjah Mada University (UGM) has won a prestigious Technical Innovation Award category. Rakata and the team of ITB who managed to get a communication award.

7/09/2011 0 comments