First official: 2013 Seat Toledo Seat

Seat has officially released additional photos and first details of the all-new Toledo. The new Toledo features a large wide-opening rear hatch. In contrast to the Toledo II, which was equipped with a conventional boot lid, the latest version of the model line comes with a large, wide-opening rear hatch. For prices will be announced closer to launch. Here are some details and pictures of 2013 Seat Toledo:

2013 Seat Toledo Engine

In contrast to the Škoda's seven powerplant options, three will be on the Seat menu at launch: two petrol-flavored offerings in the form of a 1.2-liter, 73-horsepower TSI and a 1.4-liter, 119-hp TSI, and an oil-burning 1.6-liter, 102-hp TDI. Next year, a less potent 1.6-liter, 88-hp diesel will be added to the range.

Initial engines available at launch include the usual Volkswagen Group units. They are:

• 1.2-liter TSI producing 75 PS (55 kW / 74 hp) and CO2 emissions of 116 g/km
• 1.4-liter TSI producing 122 PS (90 kW / 120 hp)
• 1.6-liter TDI with outputs of 105 PS (77 kW / 104 hp) and CO2 emissions of 104 g/km
• During 2013, SEAT will add a 90 PS (66 kW / 89 hp) TDI variant

2013 Seat Toledo Standard Safety

The standard safety package for all Toledo models includes driver and passenger airbags, front side airbags and head/thorax airbags, while the base model also comes equipped with central locking, a two piece folding rear backrest and power windows in the front.

Market lauch of the all-new Seat Toedo will first take place in Spain and Portugal in mid-November followed by the rest of Europe during 2013. Other key markets for SEAT Toledo are Germany, Mexico and Turkey.

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2013 Mitsubishi Outlander With Low Emissions and Fuel-efficient

Mitsubishi actually enjoyed a very strong sales comeback, that will change in 2013 with the introduction of this new Outlander, The new midsize crossover is designed to be more fuel-efficient and offer more technology than the current Mitsubishi Outlander. As the vehicle appears to have some unusually large overhang that suggests a revision of an older chassis, but we understand that this is a new architecture underneath. The 2013 Mitsubishi Outlander goes on sale in Russia this summer, before arriving in Europe, Asia, and North American toward the end of 2012.

2013 Mitsubishi Outlander Exterior

The new Outlander's design maintains the same basic shape as the current model. Understated yet assertive, Mitsubishi Outlander’s exterior design is further enhanced by a slim front aerodynamic grille with stylish hockey-shaped chromed strips seem to be milled directly from solid brass as if to shield the three-diamond logo, in-between the feline look of the sculptured wrap-around headlamps.

This same quality look continues inside the car with high grade premium materials (padded surfaces, soft-touch finish, silver or wood accents, gloss black appliqués) gracing a dashboard designed for better driver concentration, including ergonomic steering wheel controls as well as high-resolution and easy-to-read instrument displays.

Offering a size that's similar to the outgoing model, the Outlander will continue to offer both five- and seven-seat configurations, with the third row reserved for small children.

2013 Mitsubishi Outlander Interior

Interior quality is said to be improved thanks to tweaks like soft-touch materials, gloss-black appliques, and silver trim accenting. The next Mitsubishi Outlander also will receive more equipment like dual-zone air conditioning, a power liftgate, adaptive cruise control, lane departure warning, and a forward collision braking system.

2013 Mitsubishi Outlander Engine

The European model will be powered either by a 2.0-liter gasoline or 2.2-liter diesel engine, with a six-speed automatic transmission and engine stop-start. Both two- and four-wheel drive will be available. Engine choices will likely be different when the new Outlander arrives in the U.S. market -- we will probably only get larger gasoline engines. The current U.S.-market Outlander offers a 168-hp, 2.4-liter inline-four and a 230-hp, 3.0-liter V-6 engine. With a development of our Mitsubishi petrol and Clean Diesel engines. Further improvements allow for high performance and low emissions.

In addition, the next Mitsubishi Outlander will have a plug-in hybrid variant, set to launch in Japan later this year before arriving in Europe in 2013. The company hopes for an overall driving range of 496 miles. The system is roughly based on the PX-MiEV II concept shown at last year's Tokyo Motor Show, which could reportedly return as much as 141 mpg.

Mitsubishi’s initial production plans are for 50,000 units annually, rising to a projected 70,000 units each year. About half of the Outlander Sport production will be exported, according to Mitsubishi.  The 2013 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport will be in dealerships in early August.

2013 Mitsubishi Outlander Price

The 2013 Outlander Sport goes on sale in early August. The base 2013 Mitsubishi Outlander ES starts at $23,520, including shipping. The 2013 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport debuted at the 2012 New York Auto Show. The 2012 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport starts at $19,605, including an $810 destination charge. Mitsubishi raised the shipping charge on the 2013 Outlander Sport.

2013 Mitsubishi Outlander Geneva Photo

Source Geneva Photo : autoblog.com

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2013 Toyota Prius Plus Full Hybrid

This car is the new Prius evolution with new design and also new aerodynamic system. This is a limited-edition Prius, which is being offered with a choice between four exterior colors: Blizzard Pearl, Classic Silver Metallic, Black and Winter Gray Metallic. This car has little bit bigger than the original Prius, the interior is more spacious and the passenger accommodation has increased and It adds a touch of aggressiveness but also helps lower the car's coefficient of drag. Here are some pictures and specs 2013 Toyota Prius Plus :

2013 Toyota Prius Plus Interior

For the interior, 2013 Toyota Prius Plus has something different than the standard because these car has more spacious interior than the standard Prius and also has seven seat in three row. The material that used in the interior has made of soft touch materials with two interior color choice that is Aqua and Grey. With more spacious interior, this new Toyota Prius Plus has baggage capacity of 232 liters.

2013 Toyota Prius Plus Exterior

For the design and structure, this 2013 Toyota Prius Plus construction has made of aluminium and high tensile steel so this car will be lighter.  For the dimension, this new Prius has width 135 millimeter longer than the standard, 85 millimeter higher and 30 millimeter wider also has wheelbase 80 millimeter longer than the standard. This car has bigger structure and dimension, so the interior can designed more spacious, although this car is a small car or city car, you can accommodate 7 people. Prius was famous as a small car, but for this latest generation has bigger design and also has three rows seater.

The front of the new Prius+ features the latest representation of Toyota’s trapezoidal, Under Priority design. Featuring chrome-plated horizontal trim, the upper grille opening has been kept as small as possible to maintain a smooth airflow over the upper body. In contrast, the lower grille has been enlarged to increase engine cooling efficiency.

The 16″ alloy wheels with aerodynamic wheel caps and the 17″ aluminium alloys both feature tyres with a 5% lower rolling-resistance than those fitted to the standard Prius.

2013 Toyota Prius Plus Engine

The Prius+’s Hybrid Synergy Drive® powertrain combines the 99 DIN hp/73 kW output of the 1.8 litre petrol engine with the 60 kW output of the electric motor for a maximum system power output of 136 DIN hp. The Prius+ will accelerate seamlessly from 0-100 km/h in 11.3 seconds and has a top speed of 165 km/h.

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First Look: 2013 Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG GT Coupe and Roadster

To pull from the automaker's press blast, "Mercedes-Benz will now exclusively offer the new 2013 Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG GT. Available as a Coupe and Roadster, it will go on sale in mid-November 2012, replacing previous SLS AMG versions." The update mostly focuses on improving the SLS AMG GT's performance, handling with the 6.2-liter and New optional features include an AMG designo Exclusive STYLE leather package and a fresh assortment of color combinations. Here are more details, ranging from photos, prices and specifications of the 2013 Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG GT :

2013 Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG GT Coupe and Roadster Design

With darkened headlamps and tail lights as well as red-painted brake callipers, the new SLS AMG GT also features a unique look. The wing-shaped cross fins and the star recess in the radiator grille also retain a high-gloss finish, as do the exterior mirrors and the fins on the bonnet and wings. The AMG logo on the right of the boot lid also features the additional letters “GT”.

On the inside, Mercedes-Benz added Alcantara to the door panels, center sections of the seats and the flat bottom steering wheel which also gets a red 12 o'clock marking, gloss black accent trims, and black dials for the instrument panel cluster.

2013 Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG GT Coupe and Roadster Engine

The GT uses the same 6.2-liter fire-breathing V8 from the current SLS, though there's an additional 20 horsepower on tap – 583 versus the 563 of the outgoing model. Torque output remains the same at 479 pound-feet and the same seven-speed AMG Speedshift dual-clutch transmission is on tap as before. The added grunt shaves a tenth of a second off of the SLS' 0-60 time (3.6 seconds instead of 3.7), and the GT's top speed is electronically limited to the same 197 miles per hour as before.

With a maximum output of 435 kW (591 hp), the optimised AMG SPEEDSHIFT DCT 7-speed sports transmission and the redeveloped AMG RIDE CONTROL Performance suspension, the Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG GT – which is available both as a Coupé and a Roadster – has raised the bar even higher. As a further highlight, the new high-quality AMG designo Exclusive STYLE leather is now also available as an optional extra for all SLS AMG models.

2013 Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG GT Coupe and Roadster Prices

The market launch of the 2013 Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG GT will commence in October 2012. In Europe, sales commence in October 2012, with prices in Germany set at €204,680 for the SLS AMG GT and €213,010 for the SLS AMG GT Roadster. Will go on sale in the U.S. in mid-November 2012, replacing all previous SLS AMG versions. You interested?, Wait more info on my blog, and other surprises waiting.

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2013 Opel Astra OPC with Direct Injection

A powerful car needs powerful design: the body work of the Astra OPC is an expression of pure passion for power and speed. Added to that is a new flat bottom §teering wheel that will appeal to drive enthusiasts. The latest generation Opel Astra OPC, the sporty spearhead of the new Astra family will further underscore the sporty potential and the technical expertise associated wîth the OPC label.

2013 Opel Astra OPC Engine

The Opel Astra OPC comes with a four-cylinder gasoline engine, which sets higher standards in terms of power and specific engine output. With 206 kW / 280 hp, Opel’s most powerful gasoline engine, the turbocharged direct injection 2.0 liter unit, has now been made even more powerful. At 400 Nm (200 Nm per liter), the engine offers 25 percent more maximum torque than its Astra OPC predecessor and also boasts 40 hp more power. This translates into 140 hp power output per litre, compared with 120 hp in the previous Opel Astra OPC. The specific output of 200 Nm per liter even outclasses high-performance sports cars.

The new Opel Astra OPC can sprint from standstill to 100 km/h in just six-point-zero seconds – faster than the previous version (6.4 secs). The latest Astra OPC engine already delivers its maximum torque at 2450 rpm. In addition, the torque plateau is very wide and stretches all the way to just under 5000 rpm. This ensures the four-cylinder engine in the Astra OPC can deliver power in a wide range of situations and provides the highest specific output of any four cylinder gasoline engine ever produced by Opel.

2013 Opel Astra OPC Specs

• Turbocharged 2.0 liter direct injection gasoline engine wîth 206 kW/280 hp
• 400 Nm torque, 0-100 km/h in just 6.0 seconds, top speed 250 km/h
• Exclusive high-performance chassis wîth FlexRide and HiPerStruts
• Maximum traction wîth multi-plate, mechanical limited slip differential
• Light weight Brembo brakes even better due to temperature resistance
• High-performance bucket seats wîth prestigious 'AGR' health seal
• Powerful OPC design emphasizes pure passion and sporty interior

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Victoria Beckham Design: RANGE ROVER EVOQUE Special Edition

Land Rover did a little pre-emptive strike and pulled the covers off of the Evoque Victoria Beckham Edition. Gerry McGovern, Director of Design, Land Rover explains, "The design of the RANGE ROVER EVOQUE Special Edition has truly captured the hearts of customers worldwide Working with Victoria, the intention was not to change the fundamental architecture and award-winning design of the Range Rover Evoque. Only 200 models of this special edition Evoque will go on sale". In addition to the luxury vehicle, buyers receive other accessories such as a four-piece leather luggage set and a hand-sewn leather wallet for the owner's manual signed by Beckham.

RANGE ROVER EVOQUE Special Edition Exterior and Interior

Complementing the ultra-modern, stealth-like exterior is an elegant and luxurious interior. The sport design four-seats are finished in a semi-aniline Vintage Tan leather, with a bold ‘baseball’ stitch detail chosen by Victoria as a tongue-in-cheek reference to her athletic husband David. The same leather is also used to cover the door inserts, arm rests and central storage box lid. 

The vehicle features hand-finished matte paint with rose gold accents on the grille. Inside, the four-seat vehicle has vintage tan leather seats, inspired by baseball gloves and mohair floor mats inspired by her childhood memories of taking her shoes off and running them through the carpets of her father's Rolls-Royce. 

The exterior of the Evoque Victoria Beckham Edition was hand-finished in a high-quality matte grey paint finish. To complement the stealthy look of the SUV, Land Rover fitted the Evoque with a new set of 20" gloss black forged alloy wheels with ultra luxurious rose-gold details, a feature that’s limited to only this model. 

Victoria Beckham said, “I am very excited to be working with Land Rover as I have an enormous amount of respect for the brand. I’ve always driven a Range Rover; for me they are the epitome of quality and luxury. The Land Rover design team and I worked together to create mood boards that reflected my love of timeless and classic design, drawing inspiration from yachts, luxury jets and classic cars. It’s the small detail that makes all the difference. I want everyone who gets into this car to feel special and empowered by its quality and craftsmanship. I like that it feels luxurious but also has quite a classic edge to it as well as a contemporary feel.” 

RANGE ROVER EVOQUE Special Edition Prices 

China gets first dibs with deliveries set to begin in October 2012. The 2012 RANGE ROVER EVOQUE Special Edition with Victoria Beckham costs $129,000 and only 200 will be made.

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