Wednesday, February 3, 2010

Acura ZDX Concept

Acura ZDX Concept 2009


The Acura ZDX Concept is designed to break new ground for Acura in the areas of provocative styling, contemporary luxury and meticulous refinement. With its sensuous curves, sharply raked roofline and bold fender flares, the Acura ZDX Concept blurs the distinction between coupe, sedan and sport utility vehicle.

Clean, flowing lines start from the headlights and run the length of the car, accentuating the cars presence and grace. In keeping with the coupe-inspired styling, the rear door handles are cleverly concealed in the C-pillar.
The all-glass tailgate opens wide to reveal a highly functional cargo space with integrated under-floor storage. The prototype is finished off with stylish dual chrome exhaust outlets and 9-spoke machined wheels fitted with 20-inch Michelin tires.

The Acura ZDX Concept exudes modern luxury while focusing on pampering the front passengers. The cabin is enveloped in leather, which gives the interior a luxurious and inviting feel.
The hand-stitched leather dash and instrument panel sweep down to form a dual cockpit layout, creating a personal and intimate experience for the front seat occupants. The premium leather seats are highly bolstered to support the passengers during sporty driving and at the same time provide comfort during a long getaway.
A black monochromatic center stack leads to the textured metallic center console, which complements the black and pearl white leather trim.

The thick leather wrapped steering wheel provides ample grip and is framed by racing-inspired paddle shifters for the ultimate in driver control.
The cabin is enclosed by a panoramic glass roof which runs the entire length of the vehicle, providing occupants with a breathtaking view of the world around them.


Monday, February 1, 2010

Volkswagen Beetle Review

Volkswagen Beetle
Volkswagen Beetle

Photo: VW Beetle for India


European auto major Volkswagen has launched its most awaited luxurious small car model Volkswagen Beetle in Indian market in premium D-segment. The company has launched only one variant of Volkswagen Beetle which will be equipped with the 2.0L, petrol engine with six speed automatic transmission gearbox. The all new Volkswagen Beetle is a cute looking small car that carries unique and stylish exteriors. Volkswagen India has launched Volkswagen Beetle in India to compete with another D-segment luxurious small car Fiat 500 and another awaiting model Fiat Bravo, that might be launched in the Indian market in June 2010 in the same segment. The company officials announced that they will import the car as a CBU (Completely Built Unit) from its Mexican based manufacturing plant.

Volkswagen Beetle is powerful, luxurious and stylish car that offers the thrill of SUV (Sports Utility Vehicle) with size similar to Tata Nano. Volkswagen Beetle is available only with petrol engine option with six speed manual transmission gearbox. Volkswagen India has launched only one variant of Volkswagen Beetle which is powered by the 2.0L, 1984cc, petrol engine with six speed automatic transmission gearbox. This 2.0L power-plant produces 115bhp of maximum power with 172Nm of maximum torque. Its powerful engine makes it able to cross the mark of 100kmph in just 11.2 seconds and touch the top speed mark of 180kmph. The active safety features that Volkswagen Beetle includes are ABS with EBD, dual front and side impact airbags, sear belt alarm, and tyre pressure monitoring system.

Volkswagen Beetle is a very stylish and refined hatchback car which includes the German engineering and performance to get exceptional fit and finish. Volkswagen Beetle offers dashing and elegant interiors but its tight cabin space limits its appeal. Its exterior body shape makes its handling more comfortable. Volkswagen Beetle is a front wheel drive car which is built on MK4 generation Volkswagen Golf/Jetta platform.


Volkswagen Beetle PictureRaising and lowering the top of Volkswagen Beetle is pretty simple - just push a button on the instrument panel which will take it up or down. Other attractive features that a Volkswagen Beetle includes are 16" alloy wheels, full power accessories, heated front seats, remote keyless entry, tilt able and telescopic steering wheel, cruise control, in dash CD changer and steering mounted audio.

Volkswagen Beetle Models

Volkswagen India has launched only one variant of Volkswagen Beetle which is equipped with the high capacity 2.0L, 1984cc petrol engine and with six speed automatic transmission gearbox. Its automatic transmission gearbox makes the driving more comfortable in urban traffic.