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Volkswagen Polo sedan to be re-badged (IN)
VW will be reviving the Vento nameplate as using it on their forthcoming Polo sedan in India.
VW engineers will be extending the Polo's wheelbase by 50mm over the hatchback variant in order to provide more head and legroom for rear seat passengers and make the Vento one of the more competitive compact sedans in the segment.
The Indian market Vento will come with a 1.6 litre petrol engine with 105bhp. A 1.6 litre diesel will also be available, that too with 105bhp. Both will be fitted with a 5 speed manual transmission, while a DSG gearbox might make it into the top-end diesel at a later date. The Indian market Vento will not come with VW's TSI technology - likely due to costs.
Vento, simply means 'wind' in both Italian and Portuguese. VW's goal is to sell around 25,000 units annually of the Vento in India.
The Vento goes on sale during July in India. European and South African sales start thereafter where the Vento will be known as the 'Polo Classic', however, North American sales are still under consideration.
Spy photos via Secretnewcars.com
Mitsubishi to share ASX/RVR with PSA
Mitsubishi has reached an agreement to share the ASX/RVR with Peugeot-Citroën.
While details are limited, the Peugeot and Citroën models will be launched in early 2012 in Europe. They will feature unique styling and available in both front an all-wheel drive. The deal has benefits for both companies: PSA gets an already-developed vehicle for a growing market segment, while Mitsubishi benefits from economies of scale resulting from the 100,000 extra cars it expects to make for Citroen and Peugeot each year.
Power will be provided by PSA’s 1.6 HDi diesel engine with 110bhp and 177 lb-ft (240 Nm) of torque. With front-wheel drive, the engine is expected to return 60.1mpg/4.7l km combined while emitting 123g/km.
Mitsubishi's ASX in FWD with the firms all-new 1.8 DiD engine will account for majority of UK sales when it goes on sale 1st July. In the mean while, if you want to win an all-new ASX 1.6 FWD, click here to play the game or click here to visit the official Facebook page.
While details are limited, the Peugeot and Citroën models will be launched in early 2012 in Europe. They will feature unique styling and available in both front an all-wheel drive. The deal has benefits for both companies: PSA gets an already-developed vehicle for a growing market segment, while Mitsubishi benefits from economies of scale resulting from the 100,000 extra cars it expects to make for Citroen and Peugeot each year.
Power will be provided by PSA’s 1.6 HDi diesel engine with 110bhp and 177 lb-ft (240 Nm) of torque. With front-wheel drive, the engine is expected to return 60.1mpg/4.7l km combined while emitting 123g/km.
Mitsubishi's ASX in FWD with the firms all-new 1.8 DiD engine will account for majority of UK sales when it goes on sale 1st July. In the mean while, if you want to win an all-new ASX 1.6 FWD, click here to play the game or click here to visit the official Facebook page.
Alfa Romeo Giulietta pricing announced (UK)
The Alfa Romeo Giulietta will start from £16,995, rising to £24,495 for the range-topping 1750 TBi 232bhp Cloverleaf. Entry-level Giulietta Turismo will be powered by a 1.4 litre 118bhp petrol engine. Standard features will include air conditioning, electrically adjustable/heated door mirrors, remote central locking, electric front and rear windows, Start&Stop, VDC, LED front and rear lights, Electronic Q2, Alfa’s DNA system that allows the driver to tailor the car’s responses to changing road conditions and 6 airbags. The options list will include alloy wheels, bi-xenon headlamps, metallic paint, panoramic glass sunroof and more.
Potential customers will get their first chance to see the car at the Goodwood Festival of Speed in July. They will also have a choice of five engines and three mainstream trims – as well as the range-topping Cloverleaf – to choose from.
Diesel-engined Giuliettas start with the 103bhp 1.6 JTDM-2 Turismo at £17,895 and the more powerful 168bhp 2.0 litre model start from £21,195.
Only the Cloverleaf does without an engine stop-start system, but this flagship model compensates with its own trim: 18" alloy wheels with a dark titanium finish, dark tinted windows, red painted brake calipers and the iconic Cloverleaf badge. Top speed is 150 mph, with a 0-62 mph acceleration time of just 6.8 seconds.
Order books are open now with first deliveries starting in late Summer.
Model & pricing:
1.4 TB 118bhp Turismo - £16,995
1.4 TB 118bhp Lusso - £18,145
1.4 TB Multiair 168bhp Lusso - £19,495
1.4 TB Multiair 168bhp Veloce – £20,795
1750 TBi 232bhp Cloverleaf - £24,495
1.6 JTDM-2 103bhp Turismo - £17,895
1.6 JTDM-2 103bhp Lusso - £19,045
2.0 JTDM-2 168bhp Lusso - £21,195
2.0 JTDM-2 168bhp Veloce - £22,495
Potential customers will get their first chance to see the car at the Goodwood Festival of Speed in July. They will also have a choice of five engines and three mainstream trims – as well as the range-topping Cloverleaf – to choose from.
Only the Cloverleaf does without an engine stop-start system, but this flagship model compensates with its own trim: 18" alloy wheels with a dark titanium finish, dark tinted windows, red painted brake calipers and the iconic Cloverleaf badge. Top speed is 150 mph, with a 0-62 mph acceleration time of just 6.8 seconds.
Order books are open now with first deliveries starting in late Summer.
Model & pricing:
1.4 TB 118bhp Turismo - £16,995
1.4 TB 118bhp Lusso - £18,145
1.4 TB Multiair 168bhp Lusso - £19,495
1.4 TB Multiair 168bhp Veloce – £20,795
1750 TBi 232bhp Cloverleaf - £24,495
1.6 JTDM-2 103bhp Turismo - £17,895
1.6 JTDM-2 103bhp Lusso - £19,045
2.0 JTDM-2 168bhp Lusso - £21,195
2.0 JTDM-2 168bhp Veloce - £22,495
Saturday, May 1, 2010
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