The latest Audi A6 Allroad quattro has now made its online reveal ahead of an official world debut at March’s 2012 Geneva Motor Show.
The car is 16.21 feet long, 6.23 feet wide and 4.82 feet tall, making it just a tad bigger than the regular A6 Avant wagon. Total vehicle weight has been reduced by as much as 154 pounds compared with the previous model.
It accelerates the A6 Allroad from 0-60 mph in 5.9 seconds and returns an average gas mileage of 26.43 mpg on the conservative European combined cycle.
Like in most all-wheel drive Audis these days, the quattro drive system is paired with torque vectoring. Electromechanical power steering is standard, as is adaptive air suspension and 18-inch alloy wheels.
The Audi A6 allroad quattro has a sportily distinctive road stance. The body of the new Audi A6 allroad quattro sits six centimeters (2.36 in) higher than that of the A6 Avant. The color Java Braun is available exclusively for the new Audi A6 allroad quattro.
The interior of the Audi A6 allroad quattro offers plenty of space thanks to the long wheelbase of 2.91 meters (9.55 ft). The luggage compartment of the new Audi A6 allroad quattro has a capacity of 565 liters (19.95 cu ft).
Audi offers a broad choice of options for the new A6 allroad quattro. The Bang & Olufsen Advanced Sound System boasts 15 speakers.
The new Audi A6 allroad quattro is also state of the art when it comes to connection technology.
The Audi assistance and safety systems lend even more confidence to driving. Audi active lane assist helps the driver to maintain the lane; Audi side assist helps when changing lanes. The driver information system with rest recommendation function detects when the driver is getting tired and recommends taking a rest.
The park assist system with 360° display takes over the steering; the parking system plus with 360° camera provides good vision in all directions. It accelerates the Audi A6 allroad quattro from zero to 100 km/h (62.14 mph) in 5.9 seconds on the way to a electronically limited top speed of 250 km/h (155.34 mph). Audi will soon offer a particularly low-emissions clean diesel version of the 180 kW (245 hp) engine. The twin-turbo 3.0 TDI developing 230 kW (313 hp) is a powerful, great sounding engine. The quattro permanent four-wheel drive system is paired with torque vectoring. The chassis of the Audi A6 allroad quattro combines sportiness with comfort. The optional dynamic steering adjusts the steering ratio to the speed driven.
With the Audi drive select system, the driver can vary the function of the steering, the air suspension, the gas pedal, the automatic transmission, the sport differential, the automatic air conditioning, the lighting and the adaptive cruise control. An additional ten millimeters (0.39 in) enables the new Audi A6 allroad quattro to also handle major irregularities in the road surface.
The Audi A6 allroad quattro rolls on 18-inch, five-arm alloy wheels and 235/55-size tires. Audi and quattro GmbH offer optional wheels measuring 18, 19 and 20 inches in diameter. The new Audi A6 allroad quattro will be available in Germany from spring 2012.
Lexus has launched a face lifted LX 570 at the 2012 Detroit motor show. Exterior upgrades include LED daytime running lights and larger fog lamp bezels. Tail lamps are also updated. The cabin also gets mahogany wood trim with parchment replacing cashmere as an interior leather trim color.
The 2013 Lexus LX 570 gets a new look at both the front and rear. The driver's seat gets a new Easy Access system, which makes entering and exiting the vehicle easier. Four-wheel Active Traction Control (A-TRAC) employs both brake and throttle intervention to help control wheel spin.
Chassis/Body/Suspension/Tires/Brakes The Lexus LX 570's highly capable chassis is equipped with an advanced suspension system. For improved aerodynamics, the AHC system lowers the vehicle at highway speeds. Comfort mode provides a softer response on extremely bumpy roads, while the Normal and Sport modes help provide increasingly greater levels of control for driving a heavily loaded vehicle, driving at higher speeds on paved roads, or driving on unpaved roads.
The multi-terrain ABS system determines road-surface conditions and automatically optimizes lock-up control, selecting the suitable ABS profile for on- and off-road driving surfaces. Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD) employs the ABS to properly balance braking forces between the front and rear wheels, while Brake Assist (BA) provides auxiliary force to assist the driver during emergency braking.
Standard/Safety/Security Features The Lexus LX 570 is equipped with 10 standard airbags, including driver- and front-passenger knee airbags, front and second-row seat-mounted side airbags in the outboard seating positions, and roll-sensing side curtain airbags that cover all three rows. All eight seating positions feature three-point seatbelts. The Lexus LX 570 was also the first in its class to offer available Pre-Collision System with Dynamic Radar Cruise Control. The Wide-view Front and Side Camera functions up to a vehicle speed of about 7.5 mph and can display the front and side views simultaneously in split-screen mode.
A full array of standard luxury amenities includes four-zone independent climate control, front-seat power-seat cushion extenders, a rear back-up camera, Lexus Navigation System and nine-speaker Lexus Premium Sound system with iPod/USB connectivity, HD radio with iTunes tagging, and streaming music via Bluetooth®.
The standard power-sliding second-row seat slides forward and aft 3.5 inches for passenger comfort and cargo storage versatility. A power retractable third-row seat is standard. In addition to the Luxury Package, the new Lexus LX 570 now features a rear dual screen rear-seat entertainment system with wireless headphones and three-prong electrical outlet.
These are the first official pictures of the new Opel mocha small SUV, the company is located in the new market, if the 2012 Geneva Motor Show in March presented. Vauxhall mocha is growing in the sub-compact SUV segment B. The mocha is 4.28metres long, but despite its normal size can comfortably accommodate five adults. "Coffee is inspired by the design of large SUVs and integrates them into a compact form, but modern," said Duncan Aldred, Vauxhall, president and CEO. "We grow a wide variety and interesting products that will appeal to both retail customers and fleet and the perfect mocha." Choice of petrol and diesel engines, technology-rich Vauxhall mocha blends functionality with a comfortable driving position high. It can be all-wheel drive, which moves seamlessly torque to the rear wheels if they are for better traction and handling required specified. Power is supplied by three engines, all with fuel saving Start / Stop technology. The petrol range includes a 115hp, 1.6-liter naturally aspirated 1.4-liter turbo with 200 hp and 140 Nm of torque. The CDTI 130PS diesel is a 1.7 with 300 Nm of torque. Both the 1.4 and 1.7 CDTI turbo can be combined with a six-speed manual transmission or six-speed automatic. Opel launches the new mocha technology for B-SUV segment, including a number of driver assistance systems for the hub, the front of the camera Vauxhall is also a rear camera. In addition to a generous cargo volume mocha offers fully integrated next-generation Flex-Fix carrier that is unique to Vauxhall. Friendly support is fully integrated into the base back, it works like a drawer and space for up to three bikes at a time. The bold design features a large SUV combined Muscular and attractive, including the "Blade" mocha Vauxhall signature on the side of the body bends backward. The sporty character is enhanced by the Mocha ground clearance and a higher gauge of 1540 mm. The appearance is supported by robust alloy wheels 18 ", standard on most models have been improved. The interior presents the new Opel Vauxhall mocha typical values such as flexibility and user-friendly features and provides up to 1372 liters of cargo space and 19 memory locations. All-wheel drive technology, front-wheel drive and only available The new Opel mocha front-wheel drive and four wheel drive available. All-wheel drive ensures a high degree of stability and security, capacity expansion of mocha, the harshest environments.
Be filed with the handling and tensile tests, the system automatically and transparently transfers power to the rear wheels. The standard features of the driving experience improving in all models, electronic stability control (ESC), traction control (TC) and Hill Start Assist (HSA) and Hill Descent Control (HDC) system - improved driving comfort and safety in the mountains or down to the ground. The Vauxhall Moka brings advanced technology to the top of the B-segment SUV. The Advanced Adaptive Forward Lighting (AFL +), driving safety is increased to the third generation of bi-xenon, high beam Assist (HBA) understands. The new generation Opel front camera system is also available, allowing the driver to access a range of features, including Lane Departure Warning (LDW), collision warning before (CAF) and second-generation Traffic Sign Recognition . No other sub-compact SUV that offers such a system, security and comfort. The Moka Vauxhall Vauxhall is available in stores late 2012.
