Geneva 2011: Kia Optima Hybrid makes its European debut

The first time at the Los Angeles Auto Show in November 2010 Kia Optima Hybrid is shown at the Geneva Motor Show (-13.3.2011) his European debut. This is primarily for the U.S. market vehicles developed in the first half of 2011 in production. The new technologies of the sedan will come in the coming years throughout the world in other Kia models are used.

The Optima Hybrid accelerates in 9.2 seconds from zero to 100 km and reaches a top speed of 195 km / h. The 2.4-liter gasoline engine combined with a small electric motor and drives the front wheels via a six-stage automatic transmission - without the conventional torque converter. The system output is 154 kW / 209 PS.

Geneva 2011: Peugeot HR1 is a harbinger of a new generation of cars

As a harbinger of a new generation of cars will Peugeot be understood in HR1. The concept vehicle is currently in Geneva at the Motor Show - Presents (13/03/2011). It should be city car, coupe and SUV into one. Two electric folding doors make access to high quality and modern interior, the space can be customized.

The HR1 is equipped with the Hybrid4 technology, a new three-cylinder gasoline engine (1.2 liter THP) and an electric motor connected to each other, which together provide all-wheel drive. The system output is 147 hp, and CO2 emissions is about 80 grams per kilometer. (Ampnet / jri)

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Geneva 2011: SEAT concept car shows IBX

Seat is on the Motor Show in Geneva (3.3 -. 03/13/2011) from the concept car IBX. It aims to show firstly the new design language of the Spanish Volkswagen subsidiary, on the other hand, the crossover between SUV and sports coupe, a hybrid study. The Seat IBX is 4.26 meters long and 1.62 meters high.

He should have full variability and the utility of an SUV, get in touch with its two doors, the long-span roof line and the distinctive rear roof pillars, but the shapes classic sports coupe. The entire front is swept, grille and hood take on the subject. Here, the surfaces of the wheel arches with their lines and areas formed as distinct muscle strands.

Geneva 2011: The most economical Kia Rio needs only 3.2 liters

New standards in the small car will share with the new Kia Rio, which has in the Motor Show in Geneva (-13.3.2011) its world premiere. The emission poorest version has a fuel consumption to EU standard of only 3.2 liters per 100 kilometers and a CO2 emissions of 85 grams per kilometer. Unlike its predecessors, it will be the new addition to the Rio five-door version in a three-door version that was designed specifically for Europe.

Geneva 2011: Mercedes-Benz SLK end of the month in trade

Mercedes-Benz is in Geneva at the Motor Show (-13.3.2011) before the new SLK. He is already on 26 In March at prices from 38 675 euros in the trade. The model has the novel panoramic vario-roof "Magic Sky Control," which can be switched by pressing a button light or dark. The new 4 - and 6-cylinder engines are equipped with start / stop function provided and consume up to 25 percent less than their predecessors.

Geneva 2011: Volkswagen shows new Bulli as an electric car

Volkswagen Microbus called ten years ago the study of a new Van. At the Geneva Motor Show (1st-03.13.2011) engages the VW idea again and implements the concept of time in an electric car. The study is a six-seater, the electric motor 85 kW / 115 hp and 270 Nm of torque developed. The range should be up to 300 kilometers.

In 11.5 seconds, the new Bulli accelerates from 0 to 100 km / h. Top speed is electronically limited at 140 mph. Alternatively, 1,0 - or 1.4-liter engines for the small Van conceivable. The Microbus is 3.99 meters long, 1.75 meters wide and 1.70 meters high. The center console is a removable iPad as multifunctional touch screen.

Geneva 2011: The Golf Cabrio is here

It has been long awaited time, now it's finally here: Volkswagen shows on the Geneva Motor Show (public days: 3-13.03.2011), the new Golf Cabriolet. The four-seater has a fabric roof, which is operated hydraulically. It can be opened in 9.5 seconds, up to a speed of 30 km / h during the trip also. VW promises a closed roof of one of the quietest convertibles.

With the hood is also the boot capacity of 250 liters are fully preserved. Standard, the new VW is equipped with an automatically extending rollover protection, front and side Kopf-/Thoraxairbags, a knee airbag for the driver and ESP. The engine range offers a range of 77 kW / 105 PS to 155 kW / 210 PS.

Geneva 2011: Lamborghini Aventador makes 700 hp

Lamborghini at the Geneva Motor Show (1st-03.13.2011) the all-new LP revealed Aventador 700-4. The successor of the Murciélago has a new twelve-cylinder engine with 6.5 liter displacement and 515 kW / 700 PS. The vehicle with a power to weight ratio of only 2.25 kilograms per hp accelerates in 2.9 seconds from zero to 100 km / h.

The top speed is 350 km / h. The maximum torque is 690 Newton meters at 5,500 revolutions per minute. Consumption and CO2 emissions are 20 percent lower than the predecessor. The new Lamborghini has a number of passengers which is made entirely of carbon fiber-reinforced plastics. The monocoque weighs only 147.5 kg.