A sun three seventy z. And the new say. S. U. V. S continue to be a focus of the Automotive Industry hardly a week goes by without some carmaker announcing a new offroad model. The latest is from say that the spanish car makers knew a rona will hit showrooms around europe by the end of the year. Thats really our current test id say moments as of course people may say oh dear another s. U. V. Do we really need another one arent there enough on the market lets say as seen with the take at the segment is still booming thats why the spanish carmaker expects to sell twenty thousand or own as and the first year. Thats thats my s. U. V. Dow or not and yes if it sounds. Allison coffin. And two thousand and sixteen the taken the iran is big brother show that such figures are anything but utopian twenty four thousand a take us where sold in the First Six Months were test driving the compact our own a f r with a one point five regular gasoline engine and retails for around twenty three thousand euro us. Now modifies andre says that with seo you usually think of Dynamic Sports cars but that aspect isnt as prominent with a rona because of its comfortable suspension but thats not to say it isnt sporty at the direct handling makes it easy to take tight corners a call for help its ok. For six hundred fifty euros extra they say that f. R. Comes with an eighteen inch rims and adaptive shocks and is lowered by fifteen millimeters when driven in sport mode the adaptive shocks make it and all even better the special shock absorbers are unique to the f r. Yeah one a is that andre says that the a rwanda is the first s. U. V. Based on the same platform as the current he beats that though of course its higher ten centimeters in total them five centimeters of additional clarence which affects the sea position and the other five an additional headroom with us this in front of twenty minutes these on from a cough i had. The greeter clearance typical of s. U. V. S makes itself felt not just inside the vehicle its also visible from the outside the arena is eight centimeters longer than the beats a higher Sticker Price means more room the x. Logo on the seat column is always silver otherwise there are various optional colors. The interior looks identical to the set but when you fall down the back seats you notice the extra room up to one thousand two hundred eighty leaders otherwise the vehicle can hold a respectable four hundred leaders. Under he says the sat nav which only has two physical button this is supposed to be modern and reminiscent of smartphones and tablets but he still misses the old school buttons where you knew something would happen if you press them on he feels the touch screen doesnt offer any sort of feedback like that but thats next on c. N. N. I stop and look ive often in the flesh if you got ten feet back into. The arena comes in both regular gasoline and diesel models and with standard in automatic transmissions theres no all wheel drive available this s. U. V. Is meant to stay on the road but there will be a natural gas option in twenty eighteen. They have less of the andre says that the city yet doesnt have any glaring weaknesses the iran a is a completely solid s. U. V. That should meet its goal of selling twenty thousand units in the first year but what needs to be developed in the future are alternative hybrid and electric drives and they will be. No frills model started sixteen thousand euros in germany very Competitive Price but with all the trimmings the price can go up to as much as thirty thousand their own it is the last chapter in seance s. U. V. Story at least for this year. There. Needs a sports car as car tested michelle out there costly to buy and run and not very practical for daily use but she admits they are fun to drive and his sons three seven easy is no exception to the Success Story of his son c. Models began back in one nine hundred sixty nine with a two forty z. Which was still branded as a datsun and generations later these cars still offer the same winning mix theyre powerful affordable and featured timeless design from the start all the models have had a long hood and a short rear end. Michelle says that the suspension set nice and low and thanks to its v six engine and we will drive the three seventy she brings a smile to her face each time she steps on the gas. The car flies from zero to one hundred kilometers an hour and five point three seconds its top speed is electronically limited to two hundred fifty kilometers an hour in terms of Engine Performance the three seventy zs output of two hundred forty one kilowatts puts it on a par with the audi t. T. s and porsche cayman. Yet when it comes to starting prices michelle says that the sun undercuts those two models by over ten thousand euros. The base price for a three seventy z. Is around thirty four thousand euros in germany that packed variant were testing costs around three thousand euros more and comes with whether a poster e will start assist and cruise control. The interior looks sporty the Steering Wheel is in cluttered up with buttons and knobs instead it features the typical three spokes Steering Wheel and faintly nostalgie ground gauges. The buckets board seats offer good lateral support. And on the outside we show says the miss on three seven hes a real head turner at hershey wasnt so sure about a lot of good but says because its quite flat at the front parking isnt a problem. Even when its standing still the cars design practically screams agility and speed is sporty pedigree is evident from its aggressive front with a v. Shaped vice and on headlights all the way to the compact were in. One thousand edged drams around out the sporty look the car offers just enough room for two people and a bit of stuff. At the back the look is dominated by the rear spoiler and freeflow dual exhaust. The three seventy z. Also features a newly developed High Performance clutch which miss son says reduces pedal effort while and hansing precision and control. The shells read that some folks call the three seventy z. The poor mans porsche when she doesnt agree she thinks the nissen can stand on its own to be honest shed like to see more of them on german roads. Get a hyphen off. Once again michelle asked who needs a sports car her answer. Anyone who doesnt set great store in a vehicles utility and is looking for a real driving experience. Porsche has launched the nine eleven g. T. Two r. N. s the high end sports car is the most powerful and the fastest nine eleven to date its mighty five hundred fifteen kilowatt twenty ballparks or engine propels the roadster to one hundred kilometers an hour and just two point eight seconds it can reach an eye watering speed of three hundred forty kilometers an hour to. Proceed the z m g is now offering its midsize g. O. C. S. U. V. With a powerful eight cylinder twin turbo engine before leader engine delivers three hundred fifty and three hundred seventy five kilowatts respectively the s. U. V. Comes with a nine speed sports transmission and variable all wheel drive and germany the starting price for the g. O. C. Sixty three is eighty three thousand euros. To. Our tester much as current says for decades automaker m. E. N. Has stood for large robust and reliable commercial vehicles and that this used to g. E. Represents a mans first foray into the van segment of up to three point five ton weight. Yes now emmy hands launched a five point five ton version of its smaller vehicle closing the gap to the large truck segment. Unlike the three point five tons van available either with front wheel four wheel or rear wheel drive the five point five times version has really old drive only it comes with a two liter Diesel Engine available in four different output levels we tested the one hundred thirty kilowatt version. Of this mine to says its the most powerful t. G. On offer he thinks that makes perfect sense for a car with a grocer vehicle weight of five and a half tons. Depending on the engine the t. G. V. Comes either with a six speed manual transmission born eight speed on a man it. Has a bit atlantiss if this were a sports car its handling would be too squishy and indirect for his taste naturally it doesnt corner like a sports car its a commercial vehicle after all this is of course it doesnt have to like a porsche but for a commercial car its decent. Occasionally he says it will understeer a bit on tight corners but that could be useful here pin turns. The most my colorado was out that. Emergency brake assist is standard and enhances road safety and its been mounted says m a n z aiming for a top notch comfort and safety on the road and also when maneuvering in tight spots. Rear traffic assist and maneuver assist helm drivers master tricky traffic situations and hard steering assist can be activated to help find and back into tight parking spots. Backing up with a trailer is now much. Easier to thanks to m. E. N. T. G. s trailer assist by using the mere adjustment knob drivers can control the trailers exact rearward movements. The new m i n t g e comes in many different shapes a lightweight commercial one offers a choice of body types to suit various Transportation Needs it is available in three different lengths and roof heights. During. The five and a half ton m a n t g e comes with dual tires on the rear axle. Through. Its traditional large round instruments are easy to read. And a comfortable front passenger bench is optional with a full of all back rest cup holders and a small tray. And. Theres extra Storage Space underneath the rear bench with plenty of room for luggage and the like. The m e n t g e Station Wagon version is available with two Different Group heights the box van version comes with a super high roof and a massive cargo compartment of up to eighteen point four cubic metres. And me and also closely cooperates with makers of different vehicle body types and so one sold many m. E. And vehicles are later specifically tailored to suit different business needs. Them and im going to says when youre behind the wheel you can easily forget which t g e version youre in you can tell because only the rear parts of the vehicle differ but you cant see from inside the cabin one that different versions handle similarly to he says thats when they are dry. Having a tip or a box van or an m. A. And station why i am not to says the equipment package is functional and adds to his positive impression of the vehicle we think you can really sense m. A n. I have decades of experience building a commercial vehicles. Comics and popular car tested on the list x. Says that Station Wagons are properly are everywhere especially in germany but i didnt die i have forty is a medium class Station Wagon thats four point eight metres long and one point eight metres wide that gives it lots of room for cargo and passengers six years ago hyundai brought out the i forty Station Wagon as an entirely new design medium class vehicle it was completely different to other hyundai cars as modern design and wide range of options made it a good buy that was also due to its solid workmanship. Ronnie says what he really likes about the i forty is the good visibility in all directions the windshield is quite flat and the a pillar is thin many cars have the problem of the a pillar is too wide which impedes the drivers ability to see and the view out the back is great or other cars have a wide c pillar the i forty has an additional window its much easier to see out the back. There are two diesel into regular gasoline models performance ranges from eighty five to one hundred twenty one kilo once were test driving a large regular gas model with two leaders capacity the engine isnt powerful enough to turn the i forty into a race car but its more than adequate to keep pace in traffic. I mean he says that an important factor in Station Wagons especially long ones is how much space there is a front hes one meter eighty five and has enough space and feels comfortable but what about back seat passengers lets take a closer look at it from. The songs thats going on. With minister ronnie says that hes amazed at how much space there is in the back of the i forty hes particularly impressed given how tall he isnt theres sufficient leg room and headroom with the i forty is a fantastic car for travel in the eyes and was you know. The i forty s look is unusual and dynamic this long Station Wagon doesnt just look like a transport vehicle some details are reminiscent of a kook a but function doesnt take backseat to form the truck has five hundred fifty leaders a room expandable to one thousand seven hundred one thousand leaders with the back seats will go down. The only forty doesnt just look modern it is modern its materials and workmanship were all quality. The car has a large control display and everything you need to operate the vehicle is within easy reach the i forty is clearly at the top of the range and its segment. I know but ronnie says that anyone who wants a durable Station Wagon it doesnt want to get too deep into his pocket is well served by the i forty it offers everything you need for longer trips room for luggage or comfort for back injuries. It has the aerodynamic contours wed expect of a porsche the differential lock and broadly flared fenders. Hint at a sporting pedigree it features lightweight construction and a low center of gravity but this porsche is no sports car its a tractor. Car tester Christophe Bauer made sure to get detailed instructions on how to start a porsche jr first you engage the hand throttle then push a switch forward down by the engine to open the flow of fuel you climb aboard. Since he was pushed the key and was when if its cold you have to preheat the engine but thats not the case now then you pull the ignition switch. And off you go. All in. As early as nine hundred thirty seven the prolific design of ferdinand push it started developing a peoples tractor alongside the peoples car the Volkswagen Beetle by one nine hundred fifty six the Porsche Company was offering a range of ford tractor models with varying power out what a number of cylinders. The entry level model was the single cylinder jr. Other. Chris cuffe is thrilled with this course is top speed of nineteen point nine kilometers an hour as long as no sheep are in the way also available were two and three cylinder models and even the four cylinder porsche diesel master with an amazing top speed of twenty seven kilometers an hour. Porsche diesel more torn ball and legally stop them rolled out some one hundred twenty thousand tractors from one thousand nine hundred fifty six to one nine hundred sixty three. The days formula one the lead were seated prominently on the porsche jr for advertising a fact. One thousand nine hundred fifty seven the year after the jr debuted porsche diesel had achieved the scene at have a success with a second highest number of new tractors registered in germany. At last at the cost of says at the time porsche stressed ease of operation after all farmers wives and children ought to be able to handle it and in fact they could back then be although hydraulic clutch was absolutely high tack and made shifting easy at least shifting up. Shifting down was harder because the driver had to double clutch give it gas and then reengage the clutch but i mean its not thats going down cars came with that i have. Traditionally all porsche tractors were painted car mine read an elegant design right down to the smallest details set new optical standards. Up on its new christophe hesitates to describe a little early piece of Farm Equipment is beautiful in the classical sense but he sees the proportions and the wonderfully curved nose has exceptionally well done it quickly acquired its own fans who lovingly nicknamed the porsche jr red nose. Its got the jr itself was available in three variations long short and narrow narrow was for wine growers the short course in junior was specially can see for fires with steep slopes and lots of grassland now their words the perfect lawn mower. A porsche jr is made up of some two thousand well thought out and expertly designed and machine parts. The engineers place the drive for the mower right behind the axles additional implements can be hitched on to the tow ball on the rear. Wheel and that is the christophe lifts the gracefully curved nose to inspect the single cylinder fourteen horsepower diesel and she with eight hundred twenty two c. C. s he describes it as a genuine pioneer in lightweight Construction Since the engine and transmission casing are cast entirely out of a special aluminum silicone l. I known as saloon and that tractor also has no fan belts which makes it more robust and helps cut down on maintenance off the Modular Concept that porsche engine or car aba developed allowed a choice of one two three or four cylinder engines christe have sees it as ingenious and typically porsche. The gear reduction and differential lock make for two times three former gears and enable the porsche jr to handle the roughest terrain you could benefit from damas christof says the original grow sure stressed the wonderful visibility on all sides hardly unusual in a tractor clad a days work with his thin Steering Wheel could leave a farmers hands calloused. Crossing the creek. And the only shock absorber is a spring under the seat belt so trundling over the fields on it could get pretty bumpy because a lot even so this tractor was the most advanced of its time by the advertising slogan said horse and diesel bills for the future because of the future while the longest a portuguese optical could cross would be for. Advanced or not porsche diesel halted its tractor production in one nine hundred sixty three the German Market was flooded with cheaper machines made by foreign competitors. That they christa muses that if a porsche diesel junior peoples tractor had never existed German Farmers might still be plowing their fields with horses and oxen this all around machine is robust an easy to maintain that twenty five thousand units it was the best selling tractor of its time and definitely a milestone in automotive history if we keep buying that knowledgeable because we did. Much like the pioneering v. W. 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