Sunday, October 9, 2016

Renault Scenic 2017

In November 2016 Renault will sell the fourth generation of five - seat Scenic MPV and will be available a few days after the Grand Scenic, version 7 seats. It has significant changes from the model it replaces, the Scenic 2013, which in our view represent a small loss of practicality in the interior towards the exterior design (which recognizes Renault). They include a substantial increase in ground clearance of the body and the replacement of the three individual rear seats, with a three-seater bench divided into two asymmetrical parts (1/3 and 2/3).

There 4cm distance between the ground and the body as before (17 cm high, similar to a Renault Captur or Hyundai Tucson ). The Scenic 2017 is wider, taller and longer than the previous model, but its body is lower.

Friday, October 7, 2016

Suzuki Baleno 2016

Like the celerio, the Baleno is manufactured in India by Maruti Suzuki bound for over a hundred countries around the world, Japan included. After a first phase of marketing in India, where Suzuki is the market leader, the new global model of Suzuki reaches the Old Continent.

Leveraging its "landing" in Spanish lands, we have tested it to see how it stands up to the competition; all is said, is as large as powerful: Opel Corsa, Hyundai i20, Volkswagen Polo, Renault Clio, Skoda Fabia, Ford Fiesta, Mazda2, Seat Ibiza and Kia Rio (not to mention the crossover variants of many of them) they make it difficult to deal with newcomer this headstrong.

Thursday, October 6, 2016

Lotus Exige 350 Special Edition 2016

After presenting the Elise 250 Special Edition and Evora 400 Hethel Edition in celebration of the 50th anniversary of the factory in Hethel,United Kingdom, Lotus has announced the launch of the Exige 350 Special Edition, the third model commissioned to commemorate the birthday British plant. The main difference from the 250 Special Edition is found in section weight, because the power is exactly the same-345 hp. Thus the 350 Special Edition trims the previous 26 kg, which means that for the scale in such only 1,099 kg.

To achieve this reduction, Lotus has opted for a gearbox to view its interior, lighter brakes, seats made of carbon fiber, a lithium-ion battery and forged wheels as most important elements in this regard. All this coupled with a more careful aerodynamics helps improve performance with respect to 250 Special Edition. For it installed on the vehicle rear diffuser and a spoiler that generate a downforce of 42 kg traveling at a speed of 160 km / h.