The new skoda car up. The escort curtis to remind her presents the successor to the skoda yeti the car rock he thinks the improved design should have peeled to a wider variety of takes now hell see what else it has to offer. At first glance it could be confused with a skoda kodiak but the new car rock is more than thirty centimeters shorter than its big brother and more than two hundred kilograms wider with a curb weight of just one and a half tons and the family resemblance doesnt stop at the kodiak the car rock has Incorporated Many other features typical of skoda and its v. W. Parent. Emanuel mentions wallace who agonise modular transfers and chimp. Platform this allows the various brands within the voce wagon group to build their own models based on this platform for example to rock or say its a take at. The range of two gasoline powered and three diesel engines are available for the car and with outputs from eighty five to one hundred forty kilowatts we tested the two leader diesel with one hundred ten kilowatts of power with a stick shift it carried the current from zero to one hundred eight point seven seconds from the top speed at one hundred ninety six kilometers per hour. It be hard to miss the Design Elements that current has borrowed from the kodiak no paternity test needed here the familiar for id face and skoda grill dominate the front. As has become the norm in nearly every segment skoda is correct features and a ray of drivers assists in Safety Systems predictive pedestrian protection city emergency brake park assist and many others and as is the case with most of car x. Competitors these hisses come at an extra cost at least the driver wont have to deactivate them when theyre not needed. At the back alley the taillights ensure good visibility. Depending on whether the seats are up or down the cargo space ranges from four hundred seventy nine to one thousand eight hundred ten leaders stowage space and hooks are an added asset the car rocks seats differ from the cody x. Skoda geared them more toward a younger target group of buyers. The interior has been kept simple but smart with good workmanship and fine materials. A handy solution for drinks has been integrated into the car accident console studs in the bottle holders all occupants to open and close by. With only one hand the optional digital instrument cluster offers a choice of four different display modes the nine point two inch in front team and system supports gesture control. Current buyers can choose between the six speed manual and the seven speed dual clutch automatic transmission all wheel drive is available as an option. Than a minor one notices the car wreck absorbs road bumps quite nicely as an s. U. V. It is set higher and the suspensions a bit softer and with the all wheel drive on this to scar it can go off road with no problem. In the fall. With eighteen centimeters of clearance and a ramp angle of nearly twenty degrees even rougher roads and big chuckles wont stop it. And electronically controlled multi plate clutch combines data from various sources such as the r. P. M. Steering angle and longitudinal and lateral acceleration for the optimal distribution of torque. It was decided that all in all the car is a success it was quite a lot to as big brother the kodiak but its far more compact and that makes a difference that enhanced his dynamics especially in curves and improves the chances of finding a parking spot. The car actually said under twenty four thousand three hundred euros in germany while a kodiak will cost at least two thousand more. And the other car to stick close needs to it says if you want to vehicle thats a sports car and a luxury sedan an equal measures the panamera turbo as a hybrid is ideal it boasts six hundred eighty horse. And a top speed of three hundred ten kilometers an hour or so to really put a car through its paces klaus has brought it to a canadian racetrack. The launch of the panamera for a hybrid made it clear that a lingering motors and sporty driving can go together whats new is that now the high end model panamera turbo as a hybrid also boasts hybrid technology until now turbo s. Designated the mightiest engine available in a series now turbo s. And the hybrid are appearing in combination. With the first panamera generation porsche wanted to show that its possible to make a typical porsche sports car and a four door version the result pay like sedan with ample leg room even in back the first generation somewhat stumpy rear is history now the Second Generation panamera has a much more elegant look so you wonder why not from the get go. The electric motor can turn the panamera into a steel fi vehicle but its v eight can also deliver a roar. When that echo with a close says under the cars hood is no elaborate High End Technology a four leader twin turbo charged engine. Then youve got the eight speed automatic transmission and here painted red is its a lightweight motor and these two cables carry electricity from the battery to the front. And the electric motor of course also generates electricity which is then fed back into the one hundred thirty five kilogram battery of. The entire city. Produces about six hundred eighty horsepower and eight hundred fifty newton metres of torque thats plenty he says klaus a moment that is and a gun so may all of us mom admit they fish cascade. To propel such a car to one hundred kilometers an hour in only three point four seconds requires some serious power the panamera turbos for leader twin turbo charged and its hybrid module will generate a system performance five hundred kilowatts and only uses two point nine leaders per one hundred kilometers according to the manufacturer. Of the i will close as one thing is clear that panamera turbo as each hybrid really is an amazing powerful feat of engineering and it celebrates to one hundred in just three point four seconds if you really step on it although thats the ideal scenario even genuine racing cars struggle to achieve that. I bought some cars finds out that the electronically regulated and controlled areas suspension makes it handle almost like a real sports car that not only that says klaus it also comes with course is famous slash the infamous all wheel drive that ensures perfect balance so you dont have to worry about fishtailing portion of the as i walked off and thats when he and as soon as they agreed to but also the one they had called me a guy in the health. As for the interior portion offers features that are already familiar from the regular turbo a unique feature of this Second Generation is the display and control concept porsche advents cockpit is standard fit it has touch sensitive panels and individually configured displace in the back there is more High End Technology the new porsche rear seat entertainment uses why five to connect the porsche communication management to access radio media and vehicle functions. With the additional hybrid motor the Porsche Panamera turbo as he hybrid weighs in a whopping two point three tons that makes it as heavy as a range rover the battery pack alone weighs one hundred thirty kilograms its additional electric drive means an extra three hundred kilograms a weight and that porsche has called this the flagship model of the series shows just how serious porsche is about going out like trick. Causes riddick the cars certainly a blast on the racetrack but if youre honest no one actually needs a six hundred eighty horsepower even though its nice to own the top range model was at around two hundred thousand euros. P. A is rolling out a new sports sedan the stinger the car makers fastest Production Model has a three point three liter the six gasoline powered engine and a top performance of two hundred seventy two kilowatts it can sprint from standstill to one hundred kilometers an hour in under five seconds aside from the top of the line engine he is also offering the stinger with a two liter one hundred eighty eight kilo want to roll gasoline engine and a more economical two point two liter turbo diesel with one hundred forty seven people watts he has new sports sedan starts in germany at around forty four thousand euros. This son has unveiled its new generation leaf model believe two point zero edition its not simply an electric car with better range its a mobile power bank its a vehicle to grid system allows owners to use the cars by directional battery packs to feed energy into their homes or offices well equipped with cutting edge Driver Assistance Systems the car emphasizes safety and comfort on the road. After the mazda c. X. Five says that they can technical facelift this summer the japanese car maker has introduced an exciting change under the hood a new top performance gasoline engine that ushers in new technology. Not so it has to run a lipstick says must has added a high quality gasoline engine to its range which puts out one hundred forty three kilowatts of performance and ronnie points to another new highlight automatic cylinder deactivation to date mazda sky active engines have enhanced performance through an especially high compression ratio now the car maker is made mechanical tweaks to the engine. Running explains the turn down brings the cylinder count down by two while the turbine keeps spinning again i lag destroying the valve system shuts down cylinders one and four and that quite simply save fuel at lower r. P. M. The new engines performance is impressive delivering acceleration from zero to one hundred kilometers an hour sprints of nine point two seconds its top speed is one hundred ninety five kilometers an hour plus the says its consumption rating is seven point one leaders per one hundred kilometers the Additional Technology hasnt changed any of the features typical of a mazda engine. Mazda is the only major car maker ronnie says to dispense with turbo chargers on most of its gasoline engines and stayed cooling. High compression for cylinders with natural aspiration this is why the engine only really picks up in the high revs zone achieving a maximum of two hundred fifty eight newton metres at four thousand r. P. M. So its handling and power delivery are nimble enough to ensure the kind of sporty driving experience youd expect from the most powerful engine in the range. One point three not much of it must as you walk on mincing or explains the car makers intention was to keep the noise level as low as possible so you would have to have really sensitive hearing to register the engine noise whats more noticeable is the low fuel consumption of especially when youre driving at lower speeds which put them on them somehow. Naturally if youre looking for fuel economy a lot will depend on your personal driving style casual cruising is the key to saving fuel. Im good with milk and when singer says low speeds and shes the biggest savings at a constant forty kilometers an hour the cylinder deactivation will cut consumption by about twenty percent at eighty kilometers an hour that figure is still a respectable five percent. Mazda watch the c x five back in two thousand and eleven its recent facelift focused on design changes at the front including slim down headlights. As one of mazdas most popular models the c x five is paving the way for engines with cylinder deactivation and opening up more possibilities for monster in other models then by often mincing or says its conceivable that mazda could introduce this two point five liter engine with one hundred ninety four horsepower into other models as well as integrating the use of cylinder deactivation and other to gasoline engines across mazdas range. Im not been through more to. Come out of that. By making further technological strides mazda has shown theres still room to improve the classic gasoline engine but it all still comes at a price. That in as ronnie points out drivers who opt for the new gasoline engine because they dont trust easily mission values will have to fork out more at the pump as well as at their dealers the new four cylinder engine is only offered with four wheel drive an automatic transmission and is also only available in the highest trimline. What do a city when space tour. Tell you what approach. And to travel or have in common. Lots underneath the body theyre the same car but you can tell when you look at them from behind. Our current test to adelaide similar and wonders of a vehicle that three car makers have developed jointly can be flawless who knows if thats the case manufacture p. S. A. Has put the same diesel engines in the three models our test car has a one hundred ten kilowatt engine with a six speed manual transmission its the best of both worlds good driving performance and fuel efficiency only five point three leaders for one armory kilometers says the maker. Of travel under he says the peugeot traveller is straightforward and easy enough to handle what few buttons are there are the basic ones but andre doesnt really like the vehicles easygoing steering you can basically steer using just to feed. Years and even though thats not necessarily a problem its. One big advantage of the peugeot traveler and siblings none are higher than one meter ninety which means they can easily enter most parking garages that voted for not he says i know its a bit odd when youre park right the easy steering suddenly turns stiff when youre stationary or moving slow way but the other way around would have been better as a. Birds eye rearview camera is optional but because the traveler only has one rear camera the picture only loads up bit by bit even so together with the cars parking sensors its a great parking in. The traveler has a bold look a lion ask bronnie front almost square its one meter ninety two why not counting the rearview mirrors and one meter ninety to all the different models only vary in length. The separation is the traveler only comes with a conventional tailgate which of course is helpful when youre loading up in the reigning pot but its awkward in tight parking spots ideally under he would have preferred scissor doors but those are reserved for the utility version. But the tailgate does come with one special function the rear window can be opened separately thats useful for loading smaller items onto the back shelf. Cargo capacity varies greatly depending on how many seats are installed. Glass roof panel and twelve and two hundred twenty will Power Sockets make the rear interior seating especially appealing. And the front seats come with heating and a massage function that makes long haul journeys much more bearable. That travel under a says the peugeot traveler does have some quirks but those are minor issues that dont have the many issues overall quality this cooperative project between p. S. A. And toyota has paid off its pushed Development Costs down and consequently lowered the price for buyers says on the day fifty thousand euros will buy you a very well equipped car if you cant say that about this or this segment the six. That has a downside of its own so many versions in extras may configuring it t. Six or a mammoth project x. Because thats not configured he on the things thats not asked and a bomb went off gaba is. The basic usual traveller starts in just thirty six thousand one hundred euros which doesnt offer as much of a luxury as our test car but certainly ample space. Classic in vintage cars have a certain elegance and style you just dont see anymore and theyve cast a spell of one kind or another on their owners part of it is the challenge and sense of adventure the owner set out to experience the full power of their darlings one way to do it is with. Races and performance tests. Other classics fans put more value on enjoyment and the finer things in life the video car rallies were created for them on drives like these the journey itself is its own reward the route for this years aviation lan party classic led through the brave us and allows its regions south of berlin this was only the second rally after its auspicious twenty six Team Premiere in the Lake District around group and. Month would avoid confirms that everyone is there to kick back and enjoy they drive the video cars Cross Country for an experience that combines cultural attractions leisure and automobile fun after all the a. T. F. She invented the concept of hiking bike on. A close to one hundred entries in the eighty ceylon potty classic draws crowds everywhere they go its like a parade of highlights from eighty five years of automotive art and then drivers enjoy a stress free trip your beautiful countryside. But the this man is glad they dont have to drag out the road map and its relaxing just to follow the easy timetable. Is why points out that they have nothing to argue about. That it isnt always peace love and harmony once in a while someone has to let off some steam. That this man is having trouble with his cooling system youll need the a. T. F. To help him out a bit. The sure brakes are needed to keep everyone in shape and together at least the drivers dont have to worry about points times and valuations. The top priority here is fun and some urbanites are seeing parts of their country for the first time. And the kind of god this man has been to nearby caught blows but never explored its surroundings and or visited lish play vodou nasco Biosphere Reserve now he can appreciate the regions natural beauty. The next break is annoyed semi abbey where participants present their cars in all their glory toward jury of specialists in the concorde elegance. But i know that each car rally is complete without a trophy and this case fifteen trophies for the best performance tests and the most outstanding vehicles. By the time they cross the finish line the drivers are completely relaxed and in the mood to celebrate the classic car life with good food good music and a good company and bask in memories a bygone days. Because this man compares his arrival in comp was to passing a guard of honor people were lining the streets right and left as if he were an athlete who would want to championship even so he was in a supporting role because the cars themselves who were in the lead role and he likes it that way. I like. Another points out that they didnt see any stressed out teams crossing the finish line instead they saw people nice and relaxed heading home after simply enjoying life for a while thats the idea behind hiking by car he says its a good approach and helps organizers will keep the event going. And theyve already said next years route. 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