Tokyo Auto Salon '11: Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder & Lexus IS-F Club Performance Accessory

The Tokyo Auto Show present to the World Community a set of car surprises. For example, this exotic Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder. It's necessary to notice that car is tuned so, what to define, what motor-car manufacturer presented one of the brightest cars of autoshow — is actually unreal. The cowl form gives to the car similarity as at Nissan 350Z, the back part casts thoughts on Infiniti G35 Coupe.

Japanese Tuning Releases

The car body is coloured into golden colour (by Paint Star), besides it, on exterior of a car has been used a aerography sketch that gave to the car very bright and unique kind. The car ground clearance has been reduced at the expense of use of low bumpers. In addition to everything, the magnificent interior fitted by a white skin — gives to the car true uniqueness.

TRD (Toyota Racing Department) especially for the Tokyo Auto Salon finished special version of Lexus IS-F. The car which has received a tuning package, has been named as IS-F Club Performance Accessory. Tuning a Car certainly underwent the most courageous innovations.

Lexus IS-F Club Performance Accessory has been equipped carbon cowl, a front both rear spoiler and the rear choke tube. Besides, has been modernised the car interior. TLD cover a surface by carbon fibre, and sports seats has covered into orange skin. The car received sports suspender, strong brake and an exhaust system, and also new cooling system.

Compact Hybrid from Toyota Motor

On Motor Show in Detroit is presented the new conceptual car of the Toyota Motor — Prius C. As say in the communique of a Japanese brand, this prototype is a harbinger of a compact hybrid hatchback which appears in a batch production in first half of 2012.

2012 Toyota Prius C

According to representatives of Toyota Motor, the small hybrid hatchback is aimed at young men for whom is needed — the harmless and dynamical city car with spacious interior, but economic and accessible at the price is. The detailed information on this car yet is not informed. In the company only specify that the novelty receives "all current technologies as in 2011 Toyota Prius (coupe)".

Earlier on the Detroit Auto Show also presented the compact van — Toyota Prius V Concept. This car has the wheelbase "stretched" on 78 mm and the big luggage compartment (971 litres). Besides, for transportation large-sized a prophetic back of rear seats it is possible to combine. A power-plant at the car same, as well as at usual Prius: the 98-strong gasoline engine in volume of 1,8 litres, the electromotor power — 80HP.

Toyota showed the Big Prius to Detroit

Toyota Motor presented on Detroit Motor Show compact minivan Prius which received an additional prefix V. According to representatives of the Japanese manufacturer, the novelty have a 50% more place in a baggage compartment, than at usual Prius.

Toyota Prius: from Hybrid to Minivan

The novelty overall length — 4,615 mm, width — 1,775 mm, the height — 1,574 mm, and reaches the size of a wheelbase of 2,778 mm. It on 115, 30, 74 and 78 mm accordingly more than at usual Toyota Prius Coupe. Volume of a luggage compartment of a compact minivan of Toyota Prius V — 971 litre. Besides, it is possible to prolong a loading platform for transportation of large-sized cargoes, completely combining a back of an armchair of the front passenger.

Also, a new minivan Toyota Prius have a new central extension housing. The form of the extension housing first of all changed, the lever of a gear box and the starting engine operation button have been transferred hardly above, the new block of climate control, other air vents of system of ventilation, and also new multimedia system by Entune with advanced navigation.

In the technical plan the compact minivan differs nothing from a Prius hatchback. According to the manufacturer, in a city cycle fuel consumption the compact minivan makes 5,6 litres/100 km, and in mixed — 5,8 litres.

In the US car market of sale of a new Toyota Prius begin since summer of current year.

2011 Toyota Prius V Concept

Toyota Verso-S appears on sale in February, 2011

New compact minivans strengthens a competition in a modelling segment «B» and expands Toyota lineup in Europe.

2011 Toyota Verso S

Without superfluous grandiosity Toyota announced in Paris Motor Show new compact minivans. Toyota asserts that the novelty is entered in segment «B» only on external dimensions. The interior and equipment should become a basis of appeal Verso-S. The model in a segment receives for the first time the multipurpose touch screen on the central extension housing. The rear-view camera and rear parking gauges is established also.

The panoramic roof is accessible to ample opportunities of transformation of interior, and also for comfort increase. The maximum volume for load makes impressive 1 388L at the combined seats. The rear seat develops in the ratio 60/40, forming an equal platform.

For Toyota Verso-S offer two engines: a diesel engine and petrol. The 1,4-l diesel engine has capacity in 90HP and a twisting moment in 205Nm. In a range between 1 800 and 2 800 rpm. The petrol 1,33-l engine possesses capacity in 99HP and a twisting moment in 126Nm. Fuel consumption in the petrol version makes, 5,5 l/100 km, and in diesel — 4,3 l/100 km agree to the data of the manufacturer.

Both engines in a standard complete set are combined with 6-step mechanical transmission. For surcharge the petrol version can be got from the robotised 6-step check point, and diesel — with a variator having 7 virtual steps.

On Toyota Verso-S sale appears in February of the next year (also as updated Toyota Auris). Detailed structure of complete sets and the price will be published later.

Toyota Verso S on the Paris Motor Show 2010

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The debut of completely updated Honda Odyssey

Honda Motor represents completely updated version of Odyssey 2011.

The most popular, according to the official statistics, the minivan in the USA has received considerably more an aggressive view at the expense of dynamical reliefs on lateral doors and a unique line of a bottom edge of lateral doors.

2011 Honda Odyssey

In comparison with the previous generation, new Odyssey became more low and more widely, this circumstance has allowed to improve aerodynamics of a minivan and, hence, to lower the fuel expense.

In an interior of updated Odyssey irreplaceable options for family trips: HDTV of high clearness and system of separate use of the screen. In the American car salons new Honda Odyssey will appear in the autumn of 2010.

Honda Odyssey on Chicago AutoShow

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Subaru has shown in New York the new STI

On a motor show in New York has taken place the world premiere of a sedan and hatchback Subaru Impreza WRX 2011.

Aggressive updating

The experts inform, new generation sport car erases distinctions between updatings WRX and STI: from last version is inherited wider body with a broad gauge in front and behind, 17-inch disks and tyres dimension 235/45R17. As a result updated Impreza WRX looks essentially more aggressively than predecessor.

Promo video: Subaru Impreza WRX

Both the sedan, and a hatchback are equipped with the identical engine — a 2,5-l turbo-engine 265HP power and 5-step mechanical transmission. The beginning of sales Subaru Impreza WRX 2011 in the USA is planned for summer of 2010.

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In Geneva Nissan has shown a new Micra

On a motor show in Geneva the world premiere of compact hatchback Nissan Micra of new generation has taken place. As they say in the official press release, the car becomes global model and will be on sale in 160 countries worldwide.

Compact hatchback Nissan Micra

Hatchback Nissan Micra of following generation is constructed on a new platform which will be used also for subcompact crossover Juke, whose occurrence on the conveyor is planned for September of current year. The dimensional length new Micra makes 3780 mm, width — 1665 mm, and wheel base — 2450 mm, that on 61, 5 and 20 mm more than at the predecessor. The hatchback height is equal 1525 mm — on 15 mm more low Nissan Micra to the previous generation.

New interior Nissan Micra

Originally in the European car market new Nissan Micra it will be offered with the three-cylinder petrol engine in volume of 1,2 litres developing 80HP (108Nm). Later in scale are planned to add the 98-strong unit of similar volume equipped with a variator.

Besides Micra, in Geneva the European presentation also has taken place: cabriolet Nissan 370Z, crossover Juke updated Qashqai, Pathfinder, and also electromobile Leaf.

Toyota Prius has received the sports version

Hybrid car Toyota Prius most sold in the world has received the sports version. The Concept car under name Prius G debuted on the Tokyo motor show.

Hybrid car Toyota Prius G

The hatchback power-plant remained invariable — a basis the 1,8-l 4-cylinder petrol engine power makes of 99HP and the auxiliary electromotor. Nevertheless hybrid dynamic characteristics managed to be improved at the expense of serious work with aerodynamics: Prius G has received new bumpers and lateral footboards. The strengthened chassis and sports brake system ADVICS help the concept car to remain operated even in impassability.

Sport hatchback Toyota Prius

Toyota Prius G it's allocated also with design elements: LED-inserts in headlights, a dual exhaust pipe, 18-inch disks, aluminium pedals and a sports wheel. According to Toyota, in Japan sales of a serial sports hybrid start in the middle of 2010.

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Honda has presented the promised CR-Z

Honda Motor has presented new hybrid hatchback CR-Z. By means of Honda CR-Z the Japanese motor-car manufacturer hopes to return the former popularity which peak has happened in 1991 after release CRX.

At first sight, in CR-Z echoes CRX and even original hybrid Insight are looked through. However critics have been a little disappointed by specifications Honda CR-Z. The car has 122HP and only 173Nm.

Hybrid hatchback Honda CR-Z

The car is equipped 1,5-l VTEC by the 4-cylinder engine with integrated Motor Assist, and also a 6-step mechanical transmission which will go complete with an expected variator.
Expense CR-Z will make 6.53 l/100 of km in a city and 6.19 l/100 of km on highway.

As it became known, release CR-Z is planned for the summer period of 2011.

2011 Honda CR-Z Hybrid

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2010 Nissan Murano (cabriolet)

According to the received data, Japanese autoconcern Nissan has not refused plans of manufacture of crossover Murano in a body a cabriolet. As have informed sources in the company on the international motor show in Detroit, the new model will appear on sale this year — just to the summer season beginning.

Cabriolet Nissan Murano

On preliminary data, the cabriolet will receive developing roof and will be is made by the limited circulation. It is expected what to be equipped open version Nissan Murano there will be the eight-cylinder V-shaped engine in volume of 3,5-l and power of 265HP.

New Cabrio Nissan Murano

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Nissan GT-R became carbon

Tuning studio Original Runduce has dressed sport car Nissan GT-R in carbon.

Carbon Nissan GT-R

The composit material not only has completely replaced metal panels of the original, but also has changed appearance. Japanese while hold other details of the tuning in the strict secret, promising to tell all details is closer to the Tokyo motor show.

Nissan GT-R by Original Runduce

Meanwhile, writes Caredge, power of the engine will grow with 480 to 600HP.

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Tommy Kaira prepares own version Nissan GT-R

Japanese tuning studio Tommy Kaira continues work on version Nissan GT-R. Work proceeds some months and approaches end: the end result will be presented on the Tokyo motor show which will take place from January, 15 till January, 17th, 2010. This action practically is completely devoted tuning and the newest workings out of the Japanese companies.

Nissan GT-R by Tommy Kaira

Nissan GT-R from Tommy Kaira it will be allocated first of all with the aerodynamic weather-cloth executed in basic from the carbon. The car will receive a new forward bumper, overlays on thresholds, dilators of back wheel arches, a massive back bumper, and also a rear wing on a luggage carrier cover.

In change salon will have the cosmetic character directed on giving of comfort and luxury. The forward panel is sheathed by a matte natural skin, in salon sports armchairs Recaro are placed.

Aerodynamic components by Tommy Kaira

In spite of the fact that the engine and transmission remain without completions, the car suspension bracket is considerably modernised. Aerodynamic components from Tommy Kaira will appear on sale in Japan soon after end of the Tokyo motor show. Their approximate cost is not disclosed yet. At present the company has extended some images finished GT-R, but official photos of completely finished car will appear only directly ahead of presentation.

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Honda has developed three-local coupe

At the automobile exhibition which has taken place in Los Angeles the premiere three-local conceptual car Honda P-NUT has taken place. The novelty, according to representatives of the Japanese company, shows vision of designers of how the ultracompact city compartment in 10-15 years can look.

Aerodynamical Honda P-NUT (concept)

The main thing a problem of designers was creation of the small car with the greatest possible space for such dimensions in salon and visibility, and also aerodynamics, allowing to achieve the best fuel profitability.

The dimensional length of the concept car makes 3,400 mm, width — 1,750 mm, and height — 1,439 mm. An arrangement of armchairs in salon same, as well as at well-known supercar McLaren F1 — a driver's seat in the middle and two behind on each side. Thus, according to developers, on a back number of a place for feet as much, how many and at a sedan.

Hybrid car Honda P-NUT

The information on a technical stuffing of a novelty yet is not informed, it is known only, that in a motor compartment of the car can settle down both an internal combustion engine, and a hybrid power-plant or the electromotor. At present company Honda does not plan to start in a batch production concept P-NUT.

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Lexus LF-Ch can appear by 2012

Concept car Lexus LF-Ch which has been presented on a motor show in Frankfurt, can is made in a batch production and to appear on sale in the beginning of 2012. Besides, luxury division Toyota can give a life to several more similar projects.

Concept car Lexus LF-Ch

Earlier it was said that Lexus LF-Ch should will appear next decade, but plans of Japanese have similar changed, even despite a pitiable condition of the automobile market.

«There is a certain category of buyers which are ready to buy cars similar Lexus LF-Ch in «any season» — the general director of company Lexus has told. «We also are not going to reduce the price of model, at the expense of an exception of any options, the car will not be cheap».

As a result all will depend on demand. «We hope rather quickly to receive a feedback as we will present model on a motor show in Los Angeles and Detroit. On the received objective responses, we will try to finish model and to present Lexus LF-Ch on start to a series».

Hybrid car Lexus LF-Ch

In turn the concept car is equipped by the hybrid engine from Lexus, the car has length 4,300 mm, wheel base 2,600 mm and is put in tyres, the size 225/35R20.

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Daihatsu has shown Japanese MINI

The Japanese company Daihatsu which is one of recognised leaders of manufacture of compact cars, within the limits of Tokyo international the motor-show has shown the newest working out — concept e:S.

Daihatsu e:S — worthy competitor MINI

The car with the original name and appearance represents a 3-metre hatchback in which many have made out future competitor MINI. The given statement looks especially realistic if Daihatsu will adjust deliveries e:S to Europe.

However, while in the company are not going to start model in mass production, underlining, that in Tokyo is presented real concept car, let and resembling a serial prototype.

Instead of spending enormous means for working out of hybrid technologies, in Daihatsu have decided to pay attention to creation of the small and economic engine. Under a tiny cowl of the conceptual car the 0.6-l motor possessing excellent indicators of the expense of fuel is hidden.

Economic hatchback Daihatsu e:S

According to developers, Daihatsu e:S at weight only 700 kg consumes on 100 km/2.7 l.
About the same expense of fuel has hybrid hatchback Honda Insight for which on 100 km it is necessary about 4 l of gasoline.

Subaru will present a serial hybrid in 2012

The 1st hybrid in modelling number Subaru will appear in three years. It on a motor show in Tokyo has declared Ikuo Mori, president Fuji Heavy Industries — the company making cars under mark Subaru, informs Automotive News.

The 1st electromobile from Subaru

By words Exhaust, first hybrid Subaru, most likely, there is a new compact model. Which - is not specified yet. It's known only, that with working out of a hybrid power-plant of the Japanese company helps Toyota Motor, owning 16,5% share holding Subaru.

First hybrid prototype Subaru has been presented in 2005: the car constructed on platform Legacy also was equipped with a 2-l turbo-engine. Between the engine and transmission the additional electromotor power 10Kw took places.

The electric motor in this case was used only at a stage of the beginning of movement of the car, and also at active dispersal. Total power of a hybrid power-plant makes 260HP, and the maximum twisting moment reaches 350Нм.

Four-seater hatchback Subaru Hybrid Tourer

On a present motor show to Tokyo, Subaru Motor has presented one more hybrid — the big hatchback with four landing places and huge doors of lambo type.

As the basic power unit the new 2-l engine with direct injection of the fuel, placed in a forward part of the car here is used. Besides the engine in hybrid installation there are two more electric motors — 10Kw the electromotor located in front, and 20Kw — behind.

On prospects of a batch production of this model it's informed nothing.

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In Tokyo debuted new Subaru Impreza WRX STI

Company Subaru has developed one more version of flagman hatchback Impreza — Subaru Impreza WRX STI Carbon.

New release hatchback Subaru Impreza

The premiere of a novelty has taken place on the Tokyo motor show which has opened for this weeks. The special version is based on complete set A-Line from which new hatchback Impreza distinguish only three innovations. First, the mechanical transmission is replaced with a 5-step automatic transmission.

Besides, instead of a metal roof the car has received carbon, that has reduced gross weight and has allowed to lower the centre of gravity. And at last, designers have processed interior Impreza, having added in suede furnish. On the price and a date started of sales Subaru Impreza WRX STI Carbon yet it is not informed.

Exclusive Subaru Impreza WRX STI Carbon

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Honda Skydeck has defined a vector of hybrid motor industry

The novelty shown on the International motor show in Tokyo, never will see the conveyor in the given kind, but anticipates shape and equipment of minivans Honda the next years.

Сoncept car Honda Skydeck

Along with the models ready to a batch production (for example, CR-Z), Honda Motor has presented in Tokyo concept which urged to show more likely a principle of development of design and configuration, rather than to serve as a prototype of real model. Such is working out under name Skydeck.

Unlike already developed scheme of an arrangement of batteries under a floor or in a luggage compartment, in Skydeck batteries are located in the basis of the central tunnel that provides, according to developers, the low centre of gravity and is more than space in salon. The scheme of folding of armchairs of the second row is unusual — they entirely develop downwards-forward, thus pillows and backs also develop, the minimum space for their placing therefore is required.

Unique Japanese car — Honda Skydeck

Design Skydeck in the forward part, unequivocally associating with preparing for manufacture CR-Z, and behind — with FCX Clarity is especially allocated. Thus Honda gives some hint on firm lines of appearance which will be present at mark cars the next years.

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