North American Auto Show in Detroit builds momentum. This year it promises to provide 30-40 world premieres. Prior to dealers of the past years away, but there is a clear change in the situation. This year in Detroit do not come to Nissan / Infiniti, Mitsubishi, Suzuki, Rolls-Royce, Fisker. But Nissan announced that it will take part in motor show next year. The only Chinese automaker to visit Detroit, became firm BYD. Most of the newcomers - compact cars and cars that run on alternative fuel sources. Ford is serious about electrification. In Detroit, presented an electric hatchback Focus, as well as two hybrid versions kompaktven C-Max, Energi, and Touch. Do all the new chrome grille in the style of Aston Martin. Hybrids are built to a consistent pattern - benzomotor connected to a generator and recharges the battery. However, the version of the Energi and can recharge from household electrical outlet. Another novelty - a prototype of a compact crossover Vertrek on the platform of the new Focus. He at once and replace the existing generation Kuga, and marketed in the U.S. crossover Escape. The new sedan Buick Verano is interesting primarily because it gives an idea of ??how it will look Sedan Opel Astra. At Buick one platform with Astra and Chevrolet Cruze. But the sedan Chevrolet Sonic - a new generation chetyrehdverki Aveo. The car looks stylish and modern. She grew in dimensions, wheel base grew to 2525 mm. American sedan will be powered by two engines - atmosfernikom turbochetverkoy 1,8 and 1,4. The European counterpart, which will retain the name of the Aveo, will be armed with four power unit. Dzhiemovtsy argue that the suspension of the sedan and five-door hatchback was adjusted engineers who were engaged in the chassis supercar Corvette. That is why in Detroit brought a prototype of a charged pyatidverki Sonic Z Spec. But he only mean aggressive. Under the hood of a standard turbochetverka at 140 hp. with. But the rally Cadillac CTC-V Coupe Race Car - is another matter. He will participate in club racing SCCA (Sports Car Club of America) in the class of GT, which brand of Cadillac returns after a hiatus of three years. Chrysler has brought to Detroit much modernized 300C sedan and the new Jeep Compass. In addition, the head of Fiat and Chrysler Sergio Marchionne told about the plans of the American company, which is now working on a large luxury SUV Jeep Grand Wagoneer. A bad model line sold Chrysler / Jeep / Dodge will soon be discontinued. Audi has brought to Detroit the next generation A6 sedan and the hybrid version. Volkswagen Passat Sedan shown specifically for the North American market. The car, which became the development of the concept of NMS (New Midsize Sedan), will compete with the Toyota Camry. Therefore, the Passat-Americans differs from the European Passat not only looks but also the size. It is longer by 97 mm. And the wheelbase has increased by 91 mm (2803). Gasoline engine two - half the motor Lamborghini Gallardo, Five 2.5 (170 hp.. And 240 Nm) c «mechanics" or 6-speed automatic transmission and «V-image-inline" engine VR6 (280 hp.. And 350 nm) with automatic transmission. A diesel - supercharged, two-liter (140 hp.. And 320 Nm). It comes with the "mechanics" or 6-speed robot DSG. The prices for the new Passat will be comparable with the prices of the previous generation machines. On the stand MINI - three-door crossover concept Paceman. Developers call the novelty Sports Activity Coupe, a BMW X6. New BMW 6-Series is presented in Detroit so far only in the back of a convertible. This is perhaps the most traditional sports car at the auto show. In addition, the Bavarians have brought the mighty "unity", which was created in defiance of Audi RS3. Rest of the German automakers engaged in grafting supercars green technologies. Mercedes-Benz showed the electric version of the supercar SLS AMG E-Cell. Total power four electric motors - 526 hp. with. Electric Mercedes can accelerate to 100 kph in 4 seconds. Porsche has rolled out a prototype track car 918 RSR. Coupe built on a hybrid roadster. The power plant has not changed fundamentally. Rear-wheel drives a gasoline V-shaped figure of eight, which was a 63 hp. with. more powerful (563 hp..), and the front - two electric motors with total capacity of 204 liters. with. But instead of lithium-ion batteries - a formula flywheel generator KERS, which is perched in the passenger seat. So the flywheel is already equipped with the 911 GT3 R Hybrid. Family toyotovskogo hybrids replenished. The Japanese automaker has brought to Detroit Prius-overgrown. New kompaktven Prius V at 155 mm above the standard hatch, a 30 mm wider and 85 mm higher. Trunk capacity - 971 liters. Hybrid propulsion system has not changed, so the urban consumption is only 5.9 liters per 100 kilometers. In addition, the Japanese rolled out the concept of a small hatchback hybrid Prius C. Honda has revealed its two concepts will look like the new coupe and sedan Civic. And if the coupe will be presented only in the U.S. market, the sedan with a slightly modified design will go on sale in Europe. The main emphasis - on environmental friendliness. In addition to the hybrid will be "charged" version of the Civic Si at the liquid gas. On the stand Hyundai four-door hatchback Youth Veloster coupe with contours. It is a four - to facilitate the landing on the second row on the right side, an additional door. Asymmetric Veloster equipped quartet 1.6 (138 hp..) With the "mechanics" or a robot with dual-clutch design Hyundai-Kia. Another Korean innovation - the concept of a compact crossover Curb length of just over four feet. This is a classic concept - no B-pillar, the rear doors swing open counter-movement. Company Kia in turn, noted a stylish minivan KV7 also without B-pillar, with roll-up doors for the passengers of the second and third rows, and turn the seat. Also in Detroit, summed up the competition "The North American Car of the Year." Best hybrid passenger car was the Chevrolet Volt, and the SUV - Ford Explorer.
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