Rumormill: Mazda considers offering diesel CX-7 in the States
Filed under: Crossover, Mazda, Diesel
2010 Mzda CX-7 – Click above for high-res image gallery
Two years ago, Mazda introduced an advanced new 2.2-liter four cylinder diesel engine in the European market. Since then, we’ve asked Mazda officials on several occasions whether they would offer that engine in the U.S. market. The company has never ruled out bringing a diesel here, but it has also never said it would. Instead, Mazda has always said that it’s watching the market and if there was demand for a diesel in the U.S., it would look at offering the efficient engines. Perhaps the success of Volkswagen’s diesel offerings in the U.S. has convinced Mazda to look more seriously at oil-burners.
Mazda also offers a higher revving, more powerful 2.3-liter diesel which would be better suited to U.S. tastes. Mazda already offers the CX-7 with an SCR after-treatment system that would go a long way to meeting American emissions standards. However, at last fall’s Tokyo Motor Show, the company also showed a next-generation diesel dubbed Sky-D, which is 20 percent more efficient. According to Road & Track, Mazda has acknowledged that the Sky-D diesel could be part of the lineup for the next generation CX-7 and CX-9, but the obvious question is: When?
Gallery: 2010 Mazda CX-7
Chevrolet Beat Specifications
Price: Rs. 334000 to Rs. 394000 (ex-showroom Mumbai)
Variants: 1.2/1.2LS/LT (Petrol)
Dimensions
Length: 3640mm
Width: 1595mm
Height: 1520mm
Wheel Base: 2375mm
Ground Clearence: 165mm
Kreb Weight: 965kg
No. of Doors: 5
Seating Capacity: 5 persons
Fuel Tank Capacity: 35 litres
Engine
2011 Ford Edge ordering guide hits the Intertubes
Filed under: Crossover, Ford
2011 Ford Edge Sport – Click above for high-res image gallery
After spending some time with the 2011 Ford Edge Sport, it’s obvious Ford did more than just a run-of-the-mill mid-cycle refresh. And with the overhauled crossover hitting showrooms this summer, more and more information is trickling out. A member of the Blue Oval forums apparently found the Edge’s order guide, giving us a complete rundown of the four Edge packages available at launch.
First, let’s begin with what we already know. The Edge will be available in SE, SEL, Limited and Sport trims, come standard with an overhauled 285-horsepower 3.5-liter V6 powerplant and the Sport model will get the same 305-horsepower 3.7-liter V6 that powers the 2011 Mustang V6. According to the ordering guide, Ford expects 17 percent of customers to opt for the base SE model, 39 percent to go for the mid-level SEL, 40 percent to choose the Limited and only four percent to choose the 22-inch wheels of the Sport model.
SE buyers will have two Rapid Spec option packages from which to choose, though the pickings are slim. Spec 101A includes a convenience package with auto-headlamps, a compass, keyless entry and a reverse sensing system. The SEL will add everything from the best SE model plus standard equipment including 18-inch painted aluminum wheels, heated mirrors, a six-way power driver’s seat and dual-zone temperature control. The SEL trim will also afford three different packages: Rapid Spec 201A includes the eight-inch LCD MyTouch interface with SYNC and a rear-view camera while Spec 202A adds features like leather seating surfaces, heated front seats, a 10-way power driver’s seat and ambient lighting.
Stand alone options include an expansive Vista Roof (available with spec 201A or 202A) and Ford’s excellent navigation system (available with spec 202A). Jump to the Limited Edge and MyTouch, SYNC, leather, heated seats with power adjust in the front row and visual cues all around are all standard. The Limited has three rapid specs, with The Blue Oval expecting 301A to be the most popular. The package includes navigation, HID headlamps and the Vista Roof. Spec 302A adds BLISS blind spot protection and adaptive cruise control, while the low volume Sport model comes with scores of standard features including the aforementioned 22-inch wheels and 3.7-liter drivetrain. All options, including navigation, are a-la-carte. What the alleged Edge order guide doesn’t include is pricing or any information about the 2.0-liter turbo model, which reportedly won’t be available until 2011. Check the gallery below for the full guide.
Mahindra Scorpio Specifications
Price: Rs. 7,43,345/- to Rs. 10,40,686/- exshowroom Bangalore
Variants:
Diesel Turbo 2.6 , DX , GLX, SLX
Turbo Diesel CRDe Turbo 2.6 , DX , GLX, SLX
Automatic Vls, Vlx
Dimensions
Length: 4495 mm
Width: 1817 mm
Height: 1975 mm
Wheel Base: 2680 mm
Ground Clearence: 180 mm
Kreb Weight: 1910 kg
Gross Weight: 2510 kg
No. of Doors: 5
Seating Capacity: 7/8 pesons
Fuel Tank Capacity: 53 liters
Engine
Toyota Prius unintended acceleration charges in Japan
Police to charge driver
Following an investigation of a Toyota Prius crash in Japan, police are now seeking to charge the driver of the Prius.
Originally, the driver claimed that the Prius brakes didn’t respond, but the data retrieved from an investigation into the crash demonstrated that the brakes were working just fine and that the driver, not the Prius, was at fault according to CNBC News.
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2010 Cadillac XTS Platinum Concept
With the use of a V6 3.6-liter direct injection gas engine that is used in partnership with a hybrid system, Cadillac has recently launched its XTS Platinum concept on to the markets. It can provide as much as 350 horsepower with the use of an all-wheel drive train. With this, performance is not a question [...]
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Hyundai and Kia Rise in Ranking of Dependability
Hyundai Automotive Group, the world’s sixth-largest vehicle maker, continues to prove its high quality as its two flagship subsidiaries Hyundai Motor and Kia Motor climb fast up the ladder in global surveys. J.D. Power and Associates, a U.S.-based research outfit, announced its annual report on vehicle dependability Thursday, giving favorable ratings to both Hyundai and Kia.
Hyundai Motor’s score improved by 13 points to 148, from 161 last year to advance to 11th among 36 companies, from 14th last year. That of Kia Motor also rose from 27th slot to 20th. Excluding luxury sedans such as Porsche or Mercedes Benz, Hyundai ranked sixth while Kia was 11th. The ranks are better than those of such international powerhouses as Nissan or Volkswagen, which got 180 points and 225, respectively.
J.D. Power studies any problems experienced by original owners of three-year-old automobiles. Hence, this year’s research is about 2007 model-year vehicles sold between August 2006 and February 2007 in the United States.
The industry average for this year was 155 points. Low points for any firm represent better dependability of their models. The study is widely used as criteria to check the quality of carmakers and the resale value of their products.
“We are really honored to rack up such good scores in the study. We will not be complacent and will keep doing our best to further sharpen our competitive edge in technology down the road,” a Hyundai spokesman said.
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