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Presented for the first time at the Paris Motor Show 2010 in the form of a pseudo concept Toyota Verso-S, which invests the minivan segment, is based on the chassis of the Yaris .

Displaying a willingness to provide maximum space in less than 4 meters long (3.99 m exactly) the Toyota Verso-S adopts a similar approach to that of the Toyota iQ , with a passenger as large as possible and before the limited maximum.

The result is an original line with a very square muzzle, however, trimmed aerodynamic elements and style unique to give him some momentum.

The small spoiler in the rear roof extension and the notches in the side sills give the same kind of aesthetic proposition.

Inside the minivan requires the front and rear seats are raised by 6.2 cm compared to the Yaris. The driver can earn even more than 6 cm by adjusting seat height.

The rear seats with 60/40 to divisible center armrest can be folded separately from the boot. With a length of 760 mm, it integrates (aprtir finishing Dynamic) an adjustable cargo floor at two heights, depending on the modularity can pass the trunk of 336 liters to 429 liters.

Finally, the rear seats folded, the total load is 1,388 liters.

Note also the 19 different storage compartments located in the cockpit, the possibility of an optional navigation screen multimedia and “touch” or a large panoramic glass roof fixed with integrated electric awning (finishing Lounge or optional).

The Toyota Verso-S is available with a 1.33 liter gasoline engine Dual VVT-i or 1.4-liter turbo diesel D-4D, both coupled with a standard six-speed manual transmission.

The petrol version can receive an optional continuously variable transmission “MultiDrive S” with a seven-speed sequential with paddle selection. For the 1.4-liter turbodiesel, a six-speed MultiMode is available as an option.

CT 200h is the first compact five-door vehicle signed Lexus.

In addition to its level of presentation and high-end equipment, CT 200h adopts a drive mode “full hybrid” combines a gasoline engine 1.8-liter VVT-i and a powerful electric motor, allowing it to offer power of a 2.0-liter powerplant while displaying a level of CO2 emissions much lower.

With a new platform with a unique rear suspension with double wishbones and trailing arm, the Lexus 200h CT wants to combine real sensation of driving and road holding combined with a high level of comfort.

To go in this direction it receives a programming equipment associated with different driving styles configurable; Eco, Normal and Sport. CT 200h may also operate in all-electric.

EV electric mode, the front wheels are driven by electric motor alone (for 2 km at a speed of 45 km / h without rejecting CO2).

In the deceleration and braking, the electric motor acts as a generator with high efficiency and ensures the recovery of energy from braking, the battery does not charge from an external source.

© Carissimi – The Automotive News – Updated 11 March 2011

We have discovered for the first time the Peugeot 508 to the 2010 Geneva Motor Show in the guise of the concept 5 by Peugeot and we had already stressed the beautiful front of the concept.

Become Peugeot 508 at its unveiling at the Paris 2010 this family sedan also had the burden to inject a new style to other models of the brand.

Titillated by this new design “French” we wanted to test it for you.

Let us say right away, we were not disappointed.

On the aesthetic point of view, our test car color “Brown Guaranja” equipped with a beige leather interior “Aries” (optional) seemed really nice, and to use the current language, one can even say ” it throws altogether.

The manufacturer has made a hocus-pocus pretty amazing by successfully marrying the beautiful way a classic, safe and with a modern office immediately felt.

Why nothing has been left to chance and the work done by the designers is different on each side of the car.

This is clearly visible on the front including the slight offset of the nose cover on the new grille discreetly emphasized by the acronym “Peugeot” or with the same lens captured important – compared to the wings – thus confirming the next statutory line.

The hook also extends along the drive to highlight the profile and rear creating the sort of prominence of the “trunk space” that opens automatically.

Internally it’s the same approach prevails, the distinction is expressed by the fineness of the needles and typography of the broad counters circled round metal technology by HUD or adjustable radar detection, modernity by the lights Cockpit ultra white LED at the opening of the cockpit etc. ..

The 508 offers other large interior volume and cargo with a net handy in the trunk but (that’s our only complaint!) With a storage deficit in the cockpit, including the compartment under the armrest central or those doors but certainly very few large ergonomic.

Well positioned in the car thanks to the many settings of electric seats, and with all the driving instruments visible or well within reach, pressing the Start button starts the engine 2 liter 140 horsepower.

This motor allows silent revving frank interim reports as well as good times on the final reports due to its torque and smooth staging of the gearbox six-speed.

Regarding the handling, it would be interesting to drive the GT and its 204 horses to give a definitive opinion, but initial feeling that we have stink with this version of 140 hp are without reproach.

The car corners flat, the steering is precise, changes of direction at high speed are motionless body, she is healthy, clean and precise as a Peugeot!

In conclusion:

For those who have forgotten, the emblem of the manufacturer Peugeot is a lion, so like any self-respecting big beast is asleep when it is believed that manifests itself with authority.

Spearheading the new brand identity, the Peugeot 508 also put in a nice way its debut offering benefits wisely scalable allowing an early affordability range and high level services on the upper ranges while bidder, in all cases, a real chic that makes us say here that the Peugeot 508 is the most Parisian of New York Return!

The new Mercedes C-Class Coupe 63 AMG version gets its like the model 63 AMG four-door sedan .

Equipped with its 6208 cc engine developing 457 horsepower and transmission robotic “SPEEDSHIFT MCT” 7 speed with steering wheel, the Mercedes C 63 AMG Coupe could be placed in the premier class sports cars if its maximum speed on circuit was not limited to 250 hm / h.

Indeed, with acceleration from 0 to 100 km / h in 4.5 seconds achieved by using the method “start run” on the proposed robotic gearbox, the 63 AMG is also based on a sports suspension is an invitation to have fun driving.

Using the same features as the 63 sedan is distinguished from it by, it is obvious, its 2 doors instead of 4 and by the dynamism and sportiness additional induced by this type of vehicle.

With this new M version of the BMW 1 Series is a democratization “relative” of the sports series that begins.
Indeed, here we are more in the sheer pleasure of driving in the ostentatious display.

The BMW 1 Series M Coupe incorporates the engine 6-cylinder turbo from the 135i, which already develops 306 horsepower, this time to push it to 340 horsepower with a torque increase in net passing from 400 to 450 Nm or 500 Nm using the overboost.

And motorized small four-seat coupe goes from 0 to 100 km / h in only 4.9 s and reaches a speed electronically limited 250 km / h.

But the biggest difference with the standard model lies in its look super sport materialized not only by large openings in the front, but also by the scoops for ventilation of the brakes at the front relayed in fine style by opening vents in the rear bumper.

To this we must not forget to mention the matte black diffuser framing the four exhaust tips that set the tone.

Another hallmark of the BMW 1 Series M Coupe, the wings are bent (+ 55 mm compared to the 135i) and is equipped with M light alloy wheels 19-inch arm Y

Several body colors are offered: plain white alpine, black sapphire metallic and the Valencia orange metallic exclusive.

The chassis of the specific M receives lightweight components, such as the axle strut front suspension with double joint axle and five-link rear of the BMW 1 Series M Coupe are made almost entirely of aluminum.

The result is a weight of 1,495 kilograms.

Of course the M Coupe is equipped with a high performance floating brake (360 mm front and 350 mm rear), a locking variable settings and control systems are typed sport.

The interior is sporty and unpretentious only of red stitching enhance the interior.

But everything is now calle for the left foot, simple as the wheel was well in hand, large dials in the middle, the small shift lever within the ideal of the hand and the hand brake easily accessible, short nothing is missing.