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The Russian subsidiary of Volkswagen released the images of sedan version Polo. The model will have a trunk with a capacity of 460 liters and a larger wheelbase, which reaches 2.55 meters.

After coming to light several spy photos of the model, the Russian subsidiary of Volkswagen published a series of official pictures with a bit of information. Aesthetically, it is very similar to the hatchback, but with the addition of a third volume well done giving it a personality.

The smooth back of the Polo sedan is achieved through a redesign of the back door. The engine is a 1.6-liter that generates an output of 105 hp with a five-speed manual or automatic six. Prices will range from $ 12,800 to the lowest model in the range, and will reach 18,500 dollars for the top model. Among the models with which they compete, are the Chevrolet Aveo, Honda City and Ford Fiesta.

Chevrolet has launched the second generation of the Equinox, which rides on a highly modified version of the previous platform. The new Equinox is 1 cm shorter and 1 cm wider but otherwise similar in size to its predecessor. This compact crossover is offered with a choice of two new engines and in two- or all-wheel drive. It is available in LS, LT and LTZ trim levels.

Interior and cargo area

The Equinox is easy to access, and as the bottom of the doors is lower than the sills, the sills stay clean. The seats are comfortable and the driving position is good. Headroom and legroom are relatively generous.

The backseat is comfortable for two adults, with plenty of headroom and legroom. The seat slides 20 cm forward and back. The seatback is divided 60/40 but not the cushion, which means that the two sections cannot slide forward and back individually, as they do in several competing vehicles. It’s unfortunate, because it reduces functionality. Each section does recline, however. Folding down the seatback forms a floor that slopes up towards the front, leaving a gap behind the front seats.

Cargo capacity is relatively good but the suspension struts reduce the width to 95 cm, nearly 10 cm less than in similar vehicles. The cargo area measures 86 cm behind the rear seat when it’s pushed completely back, with 20 cm more when it’s pushed completely forward. With the seatback folded, there’s 178 cm behind the driver’s seat when it’s adjusted for a tall person. Unfortunately, the front passenger seatback does not fold flat.

The hatch opens high and has a “garage” position that limits it to 75% of maximum lift height.

Convenience and safety features

The interior is very well finished, in materials of much higher quality than in the outgoing version. Claiming to have listened to customers as never before, GM paid particular attention to acoustic isolation. The engineers did not skimp on the materials used to isolate the cabin nor on the hours spent in the wind tunnel. Four-cylinder versions are also equipped with an active noise suppression system that uses microphones to detect unwanted noise that it cancels out by sending counter-acting sounds through the radio speakers. Still, road noise could be better suppressed. Cabin storage is good.

Gauges and controls are well laid out and easy to use for most, though a bit of a reach for people of smaller stature. All are lighted at night, with the exception of the mirror controls and the glove compartment. The roof rails are a tad short, and they don’t look very sturdy. The climate control system in our test vehicle brought the temperature down way too far when programmed for 20°C. Also, the Heat/Defrost setting directed around 80% of the airflow to foot level. It’s to be hoped that both these problems are limited to our tester. Lastly, two controls have the same functions. The vent located to the right of the steering wheel directs air onto the driver’s right hand.

Safety-wise, the Equinox comes with dual front, side and side curtain airbags; four-wheel disc brakes with ABS; stability control; good headlights; and four head restraints. The two rear head restraints are fixed and not high enough to protect tall people. Visibility is good, but the wide A and D pillars create large blind spots. Without the rear view camera, distances are hard to judge when backing up.

In U.S. government crash tests, the Equinox obtained five stars out of five for driver and front-passenger protection in a head-on crash and for all occupants in a side crash. The Insurance In statute for Highway Safety awarded the Equinox a Good rating, its highest, for driver protection in a frontal offset collision and for all-occupant protection in their side crash and rear crash tests.

Engine and transmission

The 2.4-litre direct injection 4-cylinder engine, new from GM, produces 182 horsepower and 172 pound-feet of torque. It gets an aluminum cylinder head and continuously variable intake and exhaust valve timing. It also has an ECO mode that changes shift points to improve fuel economy. In fact, fuel efficiency was tops among the Equinox’s design priorities. Acceleration is adequate in routine driving but less efficient when you want to pick up the pace. Passing manoeuvres require serious planning, especially with the all-wheel-drive versions. In many conditions the engine has to work hard to move the vehicle along, to the detriment of fuel economy, since you have to keep a heavy foot on the accelerator. During our test, we obtained an overall fuel consumption of 11.2 L/100 km, which is about average for this type of vehicle with a four-cylinder and all-wheel drive.

The 3.0-litre direct injection V6 is based on the 3.6-litre and outputs 264 horsepower and 222 pound-feet of torque. Noteworthy features of this engine include the same variable valve timing system and piston cooling oil jets. This engine is more energetic than the four-cylinder, but not much. On the other hand, it has a towing capacity of 1,588 kg, 908 kg more than the four-cylinder.

The six-speed automatic transmission is the only one available. It is very, very smooth as it climbs through the gears, but it is a bit slow to downshift and you can feel it when it does. Its gears are well spaced. You cannot drive off in second gear with this transmission. The four-wheel-drive system directs torque to the rear wheels when it detects front-wheel slippage, and it does it fairly quickly.

On the road

The four-wheel independent suspension is equipped with front and rear stabilizer bars and hydraulic link bushings. In general, the ride is smooth, even very smooth. Some bumps set off a firm reaction that is almost harsh at times. Road holding is very good for this type of vehicle. The Equinox drives with a sturdy feel.

Steering is electrically assisted with the four-cylinder engine and hydraulically assisted with the V6. Steering with the four-cylinder is well tuned, stable, precise and relatively quick but it is completely devoid of road feel. The four-wheel disc brakes are vented, which is rare. The brakes are very powerful and they resist well to fade. However, they are expensive, especially the pads, so it’s to be hoped they’ll last a long time.

Inspection

In our inspection, we saw that the Equinox is generally well built. Its platform is relatively sturdy but not completely rustproofed; fortunately, several joints are sealed. The radiator expansion tank and windshield washer fluid tank are close enough together to cause confusion. The latter is placed front and left of the engine compartment, which is not very safe for roadside fill-ups. The emergency brake is of a design that looks as though it could seize up relatively quickly. Debris can get through an opening in the grille under the front bumper and damage the air-conditioner condenser. The overhead camshafts of the four-cylinder engine are chain driven.

Conclusion

The new Equinox is a much better vehicle than before, especially where driveability and the quality of construction and materials are concerned. It is now a more nicely balanced vehicle. A few things still need attention, such as the rear seat and the climate control system. In many respects, this new generation propels the Equinox to the middle of the pack.

PROS: comfortable seats, smooth transmission, choice of models, roominess, road holding, powerful brakes

CONS: four-cylinder power, climate control needs work, visibility, road noise, suspension reaction stiff at times, opening under front bumper

2010 CHEVROLET EQUINOX
Engine: 16-valve, 2.4-litre 4-cylinder; 24-valve, 3.0-litre V6
Horsepower: 182 hp at 6,700 rpm; 264 hp at 6,950 rpm
Torque: 174 lb-ft at 4,800 rpm; 222 lb-ft at 5,100 rpm
Transmission: 6-speed automatic
Suspension: fully independent
Brakes: disc/disc
Wheelbase: 285.7 cm
Length: 477.1 cm
Width: 184.2 cm
Height: 168.4 cm (176 cm with roof rails)
Weight: 1,706 to 1,892 kg
Tires: P225/65R17; P235/55R18; P235/55R19
Maximum towing capacity: 1,588 kg
Airbags: dual front, plus two side and two curtain airbags
Fuel consumption with 4-cylinder and AWD
Natural Resources Canada rating:
City: 10.1 L/100 km (28 mpg) Highway: 6.9 L/100 km (41 mpg)
Test result: 11.2 L/100 km (25 mpg) Test temperature: 6°C to 15°C
CO2 emissions: 4,156 kg/20,000 km
Fuel tank capacity: 71 litres (V6: 79 litres)
Fuel requirement: regular grade gasoline
Acceleration:
0–100 km/h: 10.2 seconds 60–100 km/h: 6.8 seconds
Competition: Dodge Journey, Honda Accord Crosstour, Ford Edge, GMC Terrain, Subaru
Outback, Toyota Venza, Volkswagen Passat Wagon
Warranty:
Full basic coverage: 3 years/60,000 km
Powertrain: 5 years/160,000 km
Surface corrosion: 3 years/60,000 km
Perforation damage: 6 years/160,000km
Emissions control system: 3 years/60,000 km (full coverage);
8 years/130,000 km (catalytic converter, electronic control module).
Factory replacement parts:
Rear bumper: $2,750
Front brake disc: $145
Brake pads: $370
Muffler: $1,547 (including resonator)
Front fender: $440 (Right side: $485)
Price according to trim level:
LS: $25,995
1LT: $27,725
2LT: $30,110
LTZ: $33,460
Main options:
AWD system: $1,610
V6: $2,050 (except LS)
Sunroof: $1,095 (2LT, LTZ)
Leather seats: $1,205 (2LT)
Power rear liftgate: $520 (2LT)
Rear seat entertainment system: $1,750
Price as tested: $32,340
Freight and preparation: $1,350

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Having established itself as one of the biggest hitters in the Chinese market, General Motors continues to make in-roads into developing countries.
This time, GM Daewoo Auto & Technology, as well as Vietnam Daewoo Motor Company have launched the Chevrolet Cruze in Vietnam – a global model that will be based on the Lacetti Premiere which [...]

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First saw the looks of Chevrolet Cruze, one can immediately guess, this is the typical of American sedan. Yes, General Motors managed to maintain it at its new sedan, the Chevrolet Cruze, though not born on American land.

Cruze was born in Korea have a line that looks are not rigid, thanks to a large grill-rise, which is slicked up with the ‘bow tie’ logo latest design from General Motors.

Chevy Cruze

Cruze from the looks alone, managed to arouse the curiosity to taste it. Do not need much consideration, the door opened and we can see Chevrolet Cruze cabin space.

Seemed to be a racer, that’s the impression could catch before we drive the Cruze. With a racing-style steering wheel and cruise control behind the wheel to the left makes you ready for action with the Cruze.

Racing sensation can also be seen from the speedometer display, fuel indicator is equipped with a list of chrome on the sides.Glancing into the middle dashboard centered design formed a V on the center console, really presents a challenge to drive. Starting from the Meter cluster with Translucent Ring with Chrome Top, Ice Blue Illumination cohesive, clearly provides a pleasant outlook, including Driver Information Display is able to convey information to the driver.

Chevy Cruze Interior

So, rest assured, you will not want to give the driver’s seat to someone else, because the Chevrolet Cruze has to invite you to drive it yourself, feel it yourself!

Engine started, a quick glance at GM’s transmission lever-Tiptronik 6 speed. Imagine how the performance of the 1.8-liter DOHC Ecotec engine Double Continuous Variable Cam Phaser (DCVCP).

Delta II platform, is capable of producing power reaches 141 dk at 6200 rpm and 176 nm torque at 3800 rpm, at least hoping to compensate for this big body middle sedan from Chevrolet.

Step on the gas pedal, acceleration was smooth, almost without a jolt. So also when I started sliding on the highway. Although push the gas pedal a bit in, but the transmission can reduce power jolt of Cruze. Therefore, not felt figures on the speedometer was showing 160 km per hour.

Although, unfortunately, the position of D on the transmission is only good for constantly acceleration, not the acceleration in the extreme. Because if you press the gas pedal more strong, feel the beat when the transmission move at 3500 rpm.

However, once the transmission lever moved to the 6-speed GM-Tiptronik, then feel if this Chevrolet sedan can be invited to a little racing, because it supported by a rigid suspension.

Chevrolet Cruze control, even in high-speed spelled comfortable. Extreme maneuvers, even if not to create the body get rid. Although the risk is felt when we moving slowly, suspension of Chevrolet Cruze feel to be a little hard.

Chevrolet Cruze also has features that are complete for the sedan class. When the rain for example, no need to worry, because the wiper will function automatically with the rain sensor.

Cruise control likewise, can save stamina when driving. Also with some features like Automatic headlamp with Tunnel Detection and Follow Me Home and Welcome Light.

Not to mention Cruze-based audio systems and computerized machine controller connected to the CPU and the transmission of so-called GM LAN. Thus, the gas pedal is pressed, the more increased the volume, adjust the requirements in the cabin.

This is what makes Cruze suitable as an alternative option in the middle of a flood of Japanese sedans class.

General Motors unveiled at the Chicago Auto Show default engine pick up of Chevrolet Silverado 2011. This year, the 2011 Chevrolet Silverado will be offered in both versions of WT, LT and LTZ 2500HD and the 3500HD and will be released in mid-year.

The 2011 Chevrolet Silverado’s exterior is defined by a new hood with a refined design, a new grille and a steel bumper, while offering wheels 17, 18 and 20, along with a wide variety combinations of covers.

2011 Chevrolet Silverado

In addition, the Chevrolet Silverado 2011 model will be offered with a Duramax 6.6-liter diesel, which is mated to a high-performance six-speed Allison 1000. According to the preliminary testing, the 2500HD pickup can do 0 to 60 mph in less than 9 seconds, and reach the quarter mile in less than 16 seconds.

The model is approximately 0.3 seconds and 0.5 seconds faster than previous models, respectively. The model offers a combination of functionality and performance for the new 2011 Chevrolet Silverado.

The Chevrolet Silverado 2011 HD will go into production in mid-May and will be priced at 27,965 dollars for the LT and LTZ versions.

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Opel will unveil the second generation Meriva Hatchback at the Geneva Motor Show in March. The new Meriva has the same design language to the already successful Opel Insignia.

Opel presented the images that reveal the aesthetic of the second-generation Meriva. The new Opel model has a front section with a completely redesigned bumpers, a more elongated headlights similar to those we see in the Chevrolet Agile.

2011 Opel Meriva

You will have a front grille with chrome accents. In the back of the model, the lights stop the traditional rectangular shape that they had, and will now have a more sharp and horizontal.

As for engines, Opel will provide customers with engines that will power the 75 and 140 hp, all supercharger. The gearboxes will be available is a manual 5 or 6-speed or six-speed automatic. In addition, there will be a low-power version called ecoFlex.

One of the things that most stands out in the model, the system ‘FlexDoor’ opening doors, which open in opposite direction to normal, or also called “suicide” in order to facilitate access to the model. This allows for a 84th opening of the doors. Also, this car has great interior space and provides the device ‘FlexFix’ Opel, used to carry bicycles and saved as a drawer under the luggage compartment.

It can choose from six colors for the interior and maintain the system that allows you FlexSpace five, four, three, two or a place without removing the seats of the carrier. The mark ensures that the device was improved to make less effort in configuration.