Cars Driven: January 2012

2012 Dodge Durango

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The 2012 Dodge Durango delivers excitement and refinement with world-class suspension and performance. It’s a driver’s SUV that delivers impressive on-road performance and capability with the flexibility of a three-row SUV.

The short/long arm front suspension and isolated multi-link rear suspension features isolated front and rear cradles for improved on-road handling and comfort. Durango delivers on the pavement with aggressive shock and spring rates and large sway bars to handle body roll in hard turning maneuvers. Available electro-hydraulic performance steering, along with standard electronic stability control also contribute to maintain tire grip and vehicle stability.

2012 Dodge Durango

2012 Dodge Durango Interior

2012 Dodge Durango

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2012 Audi A3

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2012 Audi A3: In early 2012, Audi A3 will be released by getting the latest iteration of the MMI control system concept. The standard versions of the A3 is published three-cylinder, 1.2-liter TDI engine with 75 hp, which has CO2 emissions of just 89 g / km. Audi will continue to offer the A3 with front wheel drive and Quattro four-wheel drive.

2012 Audi A3 Body of new designs in ‘Sportback’ the five-door we’re used to here and a bit ‘shorter three-door hatch and a convertible soft top, which are offered in Europe. We like the current A3 Cabriolet, which is a compact and elegant than any rival competitors folding metal top, and we are pleased with the choice of the Audi on a roof of canvas.

2012 Audi A3

2012 Audi A3 Interior

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2012 Audi A2

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2012 Audi A2: I intend to let people grab a glimpse of the possible electric cars of the future, Audi unveiled its new work at the Frankfurt Motor Show, A2 concept. It is an electrically powered vehicle basically designed for metropolitan areas with enough space and composed driveability.

Audi in its A2 concept purely emphasized on technology study which enabled the designers to implement their creative ideas which included a in-built web connection, steering and braking systems and also a rear fog light laser which throws a warning triangle on mist behind the car when the visibility is challenged. A driving range of A2 extends to 200kms due to its 31kWh Li-Ion battery in 1150Kg body.

2012 Audi A2

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2012 Infiniti M Hybrid

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2012 Infiniti M Hybrid: which goes on sale at Infiniti retailers nationwide in spring 2011, is about to change everything luxury sedan buyers have ever thought about hybrids, including the word “compromise.” What makes what was previously thought impossible possible is the Infiniti M Hybrid’s unprecedented balance of three attributes.

Efficiency utilizing the Infiniti Direct Response Hybrid™ system, with a powerful yet compact Lithium-ion battery pack, advanced 3.5-liter V6 engine, 50kW electric motor, connected to an electronic 7-speed automatic transmission, helps achieve estimated fuel economy of 30 miles per gallon Highway.

2012 Infiniti M Hybrid

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2012 Chrysler 300C SRT8

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The 470-horsepower 2012 Chrysler 300C SRT8 matches rev with grunt, pounding out 470 lb-ft of torque; yet it gets 25% better highway mileage than its predecessor. One spotted car was red, one was titanium with a black chrome grille surround and black chrome wheels; the final car uses silver Brembo calipers, with 14.2 inch front and 13.8 inch rear vented, slotted rotors.

A “ready alert braking” system sets the pads closer to the rotors to reduce lag time when the driver suddenly releases the gas pedal. Brake fade is reduced thanks to new cooling ducts. New for 2012 is an adaptive damping suspension (ADS) system which adjusts the suspension based on speed, steering angle and speed, brake torque, throttle position, and acceleration (vertical and lateral). A Sport mode locks the system into a higher damping rate.

2012 Chrysler 300C SRT8

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2012 Chrysler 300C SRT8

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2012 Kia Optima

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2012 Kia Optima: The test vehicle was fitted with the new 2.4L GDI four-cylinder that makes 200 horsepower (up from 175 hp in the previous car), and a six-speed automatic transmission. The new engine offers up more power, and less thirst for fuel (Kia's early mileage numbers are 24 mpg [11.8 L/100 km] in the city; 35 [8.1 L/100 km] on the highway). The Optima's new 2.4L engine feels responsive and quickly gets the car up to 100 km/h on the proving ground's straightway.

Kia will also offer a 2.0L GDI Turbo that makes 274 hp; while a 2.4L hybrid, Kia's first electric-gas car in North America, will arrive next year. In the driver's seat, the design is easily laid out to reach dials and controls, and the look is clean and modern - a look Kia hopes will appeal to men in their 30s and 40s. The quality of materials have a nice feel, and there are features available that usually come on more-expensive cars including paddle-shifters behind the steering wheel, a panoramic sunroof and an adjustable driver's seat with power lumbar support.

2012 Kia Optima

2012 Kia Optima Interior

2012 Kia Optima

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2012 Yellow Range Rover

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2012 Yellow Range Rover: Tuned cars are much more over-the-top there than in any other place. Looking a bit like a footballer’s car, this yellow bird is the work of tuners Overfinch and is built exclusively for the Chinese market, according to CarBuzz.

The car shot by Chinese site AutoHome, sits in a JLR dealership there and despite being based on a large and imposing SUV, it almost kisses the ground. The China Edition is powered by the 5.0-liter supercharged V8 and is good for 503 hp.

2012 Yellow Range Rover

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2012 Camry

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All toyota 2012 camry hybrid are equipped with top-class 10 standard airbags, and like all models of Toyota, Camry will feature Toyota’s Star Safety System “, which includes Vehicle Stability Control (VSC), traction control ( TRAC), Anti-lock Braking System (ABS), Electronic Brake Distribution (EBD) and Brake Assist. It also has a standard Smart Stop brake override system. A tire pressure monitoring system are also common electronics.

The spread of the magazine claims an average 26.5km/litre consumption, at 3.8 litres/100 km, but the level of consumption (for the Australian model, at least) seems quite unlikely. Current Camry, equipment electric motor with a 2.4-liter gasoline engine, fuel level and the level of 6.0 litres/100 km combined cycle is closer to what is expected for the new hybrid. The new model uses a new 2.5-liter diesel ‘ar’, which is also used to feed the usual range Camry.