The Paris gallery

Paris Motor Show has become one of the highlights of the year, gathering a rich harvest of novelties. The world's largest automakers are once again met in a battle for the buyer, the main weapon in which the - New production models. Introducing the brightest newcomers. In this review we confine ourselves mostly to serial models, because they determine the indicators of economic well-being of each individual manufacturer. Today in the automotive industry is hard to find the control manager, full satisfaction with the activities of his company. Numerous reviews of cars, bankruptcy and huge losses have a negative impact even on those brands that all these troubles so far bypassed. Therefore, every automaker is trying to prepare for the cabin, such models, which certainly would have liked the most discerning buyers and manufacturers to guarantee even a modest, but a bright future. Dynamic quality and handling all the best success story getting longer: at present the legendary Porsche brand continues to thrive. Sports car manufacturer from Zuffenhausen at the Paris motor show introduced several new products. This Porsche 911 Carrera GTS, which is due to improved performance was top-range version of the Carrera, and according to the manufacturer should take place between the Carrera S and 911 GT3 435 l capacity. with. as well as the fourth generation of the legendary Porsche 911 Speedster. New in honor of the first model produced in 1953 based on the Porsche 356, will be released a limited edition of 356 copies. The vehicles will be equipped with a 6-cylinder boxer engine cylinder capacity of 3.8 liters, develops power of 408 hp. with. As transmission customers will be offered the robot 7-speed gearbox (PDK). Selling models in Russia will start in early October. Volkswagen Auto Show presented a new, seventh generation of the popular model Passat. Moreover, once with two body styles - sedan and wagon. The external appearance of news has become more pronounced contours, and are now made in one style, in accordance with the modern concept of the brand. In addition, in technical terms the new model is fundamentally different from its predecessor. The car has received a host of new driver assistance systems such as adaptive cruise control, the control system "dead" zones, adaptive bi-xenon headlights and system start / stop. The range of engines for the Passat include four gasoline engine equipped with direct fuel injection, a working volume of 1.4 liters (122 hp..), 1.8 l (160 hp..), 2,0 l (211 hp.. ) and in the top version 3.6 liters (300 hp..), and three turbo-diesel - 1.6 liters (105 hp..), 2.0 l (140 and 170 hp..). Moreover, the presented modification of operating on natural gas. As transmission, except for the base version with a diesel 1.6-liter engine, customers will be offered the robotic box DSG. Sales of new items on the European market will start in November this year. The new VW Passat as before will be presented in the performance of Trendline, Comfortline and Highline, as well as a luxurious version of the Exclusive. Audi has introduced several innovations, including a bright model A7 Sportback. The main feature of the exterior of a novelty - a brand new Audi models for this class of 5-door body design with a fully descending roof. The front of the car is endowed with characteristic features of today's Audi models. Body itself is made with different varieties of high-strength steel and aluminum alloys, which allowed a considerable increase of its rigidity and significantly reduce the mass. In addition, the car got rich equipment, which includes a new generation of proprietary multimedia system with optional MMI touch touch-panel. Customers can order the optional equipment such as rear view camera, cruise control, adaptive air suspension, night vision systems and projection data on the windshield. The range of engines for the new Audi A7 includes four V6 engine with direct injection. These are two 3.0-liter turbo diesel, developing the capacity of 150kW (204 hp..) And 180kW (245 hp..), And two petrol: atmospheric engine cylinder capacity of 2.8 liter capacity of 150 kW (204 hp.. ) and 3.0-liter, turbocharged, with a capacity of 220 kW (300 hp..). Also for the new items offered two types of transmissions - a front-wheel drive in combination with CVT (Multitronic) and quattro all-wheel drive performance with 7-speed robotic gearbox (S tronic). The most powerful version with a 300-horsepower engine 3,0 TFSI accelerates from 0-100 km / h in 5,6 c, maximum speed, electronically limited, is 250 km / h, while fuel consumption in combined cycle - 8,2 l/100 km. Do not look less attractive version of the top Audi A1 c 1,4-liter engine equipped with dual turbo develops power 185 hp, can accelerate from 0 to 100 km / h in 6,9 c, and the model R8 GT, equipped with an engine V10 capacity of 560 liters. with. Mercedes introduced the second generation of the CLS. The aggressive front end with a large radiator grille and air intakes in the front bumper is similar to the SLS AMG. Pronounced muscular wheel arches, doors, window frames deprived, small glass area and Falling to the stern line of the roof makes the car look even more dynamic. This also helps to form a fully LED headlamps and rear head light LED lamps. Interior CLS offers a refined and luxurious finishes, and equipment of the automobile includes the most modern systems will increase safety. The range of engines for the new Mercedes CLS will initially include two V6 engine with direct injection. This modification of the diesel CLS 350 CDI BlueEfficiency, develops power 195 kW (265 hp..), And modification of gasoline-powered CLS 350 BlueEfficiency capacity of 225 kW (306 hp..). Later the engine lineup will be expanded, there will be a diesel version with 4-cylinder engine CLS 250 CDI BlueEfficiency 150 kW (204 hp..) With fuel consumption 5.1 litres/100 km, as well as version CLS 500 BlueEfficiency engine V8, developing Power 300 kW (408 hp..). All modifications are nominally equipped with the start / stop and automatic transmission 7G-Tronic Plus. In addition, the booth can witness the other premieres. For example, visitors to dealership can access the SLS AMG Roadster, and also to see hybrid versions of models and modifications, all running on electric. Opel, is actively working to strengthen its image, presented in Paris, a new generation of successful models of Astra station wagon, called the Astra Spotrs Tourer. External dynamic appearance in the style 5-door hatchback Astra. Improved interior decoration materials, high functionality (luggage space with rear seats folded is 1,550 liters), as well as modern engines from 95 to 180 liters. with. and chassis must involve Spotrs Tourer new buyers looking for a practical modern car with a sporty character. Just a few interesting novelties presented the Chevrolet, which also combines the dynamics and practicality. This Cruze with body hatchback, the new Aveo, kompaktven Orlando and updated crossover Chevrolet Captiva. Bright novelty made happy their fans and the company Peugeot, presenting in Paris the model 508. The car should change in the market familiar to all Peugeot 407 and 607. New buyers will be offered with two body styles - sedan and wagon, three types of transmission and a wide range of engines, which is dominated by diesel-powered versions. This is 1.6 (112 hp), 2.0 (140 and 163 hp), and also a version with a 2.2-liter engine with 204 hp. with. with an average fuel consumption of just 5.9 l/100 km. Modifications to gasoline engines are only two - a working volume of 1.6 liters 120 hp and equipped with a turbocharged 156 hp. Very impressive looking new items submitted by Citroen. Compared with some other European brands of conservatism, Citroen offers a downright revolution in design. A new generation of C4, as well as resembling a compact crossover DS4, created in common with the C4 platform, different dynamic exterior and modern interior design. The indisputable advantages of the model are build quality and materials used in finishing. Besides the new models give customers a range of modern technologies used in automobiles of a higher class. These include, warning about crossing a solid line marking, finding the car in the dead zone, and an innovative range of services Citroen eTouch system and start / stop. The range of engines to be installed on DS4, virtually the same as that proposed for C4, except for the low-power 1.4 VTi (95 hp..) And the 1.6 HDi (92 hp..). These are two petrol engine volume 1.6 liters: atmospheric (120 hp..), Equipped with turbo 156 hp. with. and 6.1 turbodiesel (110 hp..). In addition, DS4 will be available to customers in the modification of a new petrol engine delivering 200 hp. with and turbodiesel with power increased by 10 compared with the C4 power of 160 hp. with. Ford plans to make a splash with the new generation Focus and the flagship of the charged hatchback Focus ST, while presented as a concept with a 2.0-liter 4-cylinder engine Ecoboost, develops power of 250 hp. with .. The company Hyundai introduced a new model - the B-Class Compact MPV ix20. Car with its compact size is very functional and capacious. In particular, the maximum amount of luggage novelty of 1,486 liters. In addition, ix20 has very good: even the basic equipment includes six airbags, stability, active head restraints, audio system with the possibility of connecting external devices. Engine range includes two petrol engines - 1.4 (90 hp..), 1.6 (125 hp..) And one turbodiesel with the system start / stop 1.4 (90 hp..). The BMW continues to make its new products. In the framework of the Paris Motor Show a new generation midsize crossover BMW X3. The car differs from its predecessor more aggressive in appearance, roomy interior, fully repurposed chassis and powerful new engines. For example, customers will be offered two new versions - xDrive20d c 2,0-liter turbo power of 184 hp. with. and xDrive35i c petrol, fitted with a twin-turbocharged 3.0-liter engine. As transmission to modify a diesel engine will be available 6-speed "mechanics", optional 8-speed automatic, modified with a gasoline engine will be equipped with a nominally 8-speed automatic. In addition, in the second half of 2011, a new X3 will come with a package of M-Sport. No less attractive looks and a compact crossover production model Range Rover Evoque, embodying all the virtues of the legendary brand and the best solutions, as demonstrated in the concept of LRX. According to CEO Phil Popham, "a modern and balanced Evoque focused on a new group of customers who may never before have considered the brand Range Rover as an alternative when choosing a car." The modern look of the new model, rich staffing facilities, well-tuned suspension and powerful efficient engines with direct injection and turbocharging (two turbodiesel with 150 and 190 hp.. And a 240-strong petrol engine) is indeed able to attract new buyers. Sales of the new model will begin in the summer of 2011. Novelty noted and Volvo, providing, in Paris wagon V60. Cars with this type of bodywork are becoming increasingly popular. What was formerly considered a sign of a dull pragmatism, now acquired a different meaning. Today a person who buys a wagon, as it automatically tells people that he leads an active lifestyle. Striking example in the premium segment - the new model Audi A4 Avant and BMW 3 Series Touring. The new Volvo V60 is no exception. The car, based at the sedan S60, has a very glamorous look, reminiscent of the crossover XC60. The new model will be available on the European market since November. V60 customers will be offered in four configurations with two petrol engines: 2.0T (203 hp..), T6 (304 hp..), And two diesel 2.4 (163-205 hp).. Later will be 1,6-liter turbo power of 115 hp. with. with fuel 4l/100km. Unbridled power, embodied in a metal: Bugatti Veyron 16.4 Super Sport. 8-liter 16-cylinder engine with 1,200 horsepower and 1 500 Nm of torque. Acceleration from 0 to 100 km / h in just 2.5 cekudy. Stallion from Maranello: an open version of the Ferrari 599 GTB, dubbed SA Aperta. The car is equipped with a 6.0-liter 12-cylinder engine power of 670 hp. Acceleration from 0 to 100 km / h - 3,5 cekudy. Also in Paris, presented a large number of mass-produced electric cars and sports cars: from ultra-light high-powered Lotus to Bugatti Veyron Super Sport. Text: Alex Guy