Honda CR V 2015

In the review of the compact SUV, 2015 CR-V downsizing and networking were the specifications of the Honda engineers in front. There was also a design refresh.

New look, new engines and new technology: Honda CR V 2015 goes from spring 2015 not only with a changed "face" to the dealers. As a four-wheel drive compact SUV will continue to feature a 1.6-liter turbo diesel, which is replacing the 2.2-liter turbo diesel. The new diesel engine rated at 118 kW / 160 hp and a maximum torque of 350 Nm. In conjunction with the six-speed manual, the CO2 emissions according to Honda under 130 g / km. Can be combined with the four-cylinder with either a six-speed manual gearbox or a nine-speed automatic transmission.

The version with front-wheel drive keeps the 1.6 i-DTEC engine with 88 kW / 120 hp. The CO2 emissions are 117 g / km. Also, the 2.0-liter i-VTEC petrol engine with 114 kW / 155 hp will continue to be available.

In model year 2015 also holds a new infotainment system tray. "Honda Connect" is based on Android 4.0.4 and allows known from the smartphone multi-touch screen control functions a seven-inch screen. The manufacturer promises to a "intuitiveness" and "connectivity with comprehensive functions". The system is designed to provide quick access to vehicle information, music and the rear view car camera. In addition, a Bluetooth interface for connection to a smartphone is integrated.

The most important design modification is the revised front end with new headlights. The new bumper and rear underrun protection can look wider and deeper the CR-V 2015. The tail comes with LED taillights, a modified tailgate and a new bumper.

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2016 Ford Focus RS

The Renault Mégane RS with 275 hp, the Opel Astra OPC with 280 hp and 300 hp Golf R - it can only laugh at Ford. For if the Cologne to Geneva Salon now bring on the way the 2016 Ford Focus RS, the bodybuilder swings once more to the king of the compact power: "Much more" than 320 hp are a solid performance reserve, with the Ford-piece adversaries at bay holds and also shortens the distance to cars like the Mercedes A 45 AMG and the Audi RS3. A sprint from 0 to 100 in about five seconds should be in there and at 250 km / h, the RS is not satisfied. 270, maybe even 280 km / h, it may already be for the power package from Cologne. However, this pleasure will have its price. Officially, Ford remains silent even from iron. But well below EUR 40 000, it is unlikely to go.

2016 Focus RS: WITH MODERN WEAPONS
The fight against the competition is challenging the Performance Team with modern weapons. For as the iconic five-cylinder turbo predecessor may have been so brutally and he sounded, now the bodybuilder succumb to the downsizing and mount behind the gaping grille only a four-cylinder. The EcoBoost package with its 2.3 liter engine comes from the new Mustang, but get for the RS-use a larger charger and therefore makes it even more pressure. A lot of sports so that here the latest RS of the brand (and the abbreviation has here is a tradition!) Ducks and getting ready to shake up the hot hatch scene.

The Focus RS also brings its power only marginally clean on the road, the developers have finally decided to four-wheel drive. Especially for the RS model they have developed a new drive train with two differential locks. Thus, up to 70 percent of the torque to be not only diverted to the rear, but the driving force can be sorted on the rear axle also 100 percent between the two wheels. Together with electronically controlled dampers, a special Michelin tires on 19-inch wheels and the output of the mighty rear wing that enough for cornering speeds, where the competitors would long since departing promises Ford. And because it usual only in racing cars centrifugal forces of up to 1g act, are the narrow-cut Recaros no decoration, but an objective necessity.

FORD FOCUS RS: PREMIERE IN GENEVA
Designed and built in Cologne in Saarlouis this time it will be the 2016 Ford Focus RS different from before, not only in Europe. Because Ford world sharpen their sport and in the next five years will bring about a dozen performance vehicles up to the rebirth of the legendary GT


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2015 Honda Civic Type R

Not less than 5 years, it was put off at the Geneva Motor Show 2015, the car is finally presented. The 2015 Honda Civic Type R has his goals set high and good things come to those times now while, as the saying goes. Nothing short of a "new era of performance" Honda will herald the lively front-wheel drive and has to promising key figures in the luggage.

STRONGEST IN ITS CLASS
The 2-liter VTEC engine (which is characteristic of Honda Camshaft circuit for more valve lift at higher speeds) was as ubiquitous, now extended with a turbo. This results in an output of 310 hp and a maximum torque of 400 Nm rich. To destroy the bad habit of turbos, the revving of an engine Honda scored well under control, the limiter does not begin until 7000 rpm. The 0-100 time also can be seen. At 5.7 seconds, the Civic Hot Hatch of the liveliest can sprint to highway speed. Up to 270 km / h it can not stop it - so that one is taken seriously all right on motorways.

AT HOME ON THE RACETRACK
Especially on the aerodynamics value was set at the Honda Civic Type R 2015. The function determines the shape that comes across quite aggressive. Ventilation of the front wheel arch provide moderate working conditions of Brembo 4-piston fixed caliper brakes and the size 235 tires on 19-inch wheels, spoiler and rear diffuser provide in addition to the non-visible, clad underbody for noticeably downforce. The interior atmosphere sporty, decent stalls (of course kept in red) is present. You can tell from the many details that the development and coordination of the 2015 Honda Civic Type R by-serious at Suzuka Grand Prix Circuit, the company's "Takasu" test track and the Nürburgring Nordschleife has occurred. With a lap time for the 20.8 km long track from 7:50 to Civic Type R has now its competitors Seat Leon Cupra (7:58) Megane RS and Trophy R (7:54) in their place.

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