After eight years, the smallest model with a trident on the nose received a renovation, which, in addition to the external image, focused on reducing noise in the passenger cabin, improving driving comfort and driving characteristics. The city kid Citroën C1 also stands out due to the greater possibility of personalization, which is so desirable today. Prices known at the end of the month when the sale ends.
Cars
Based on the B-max, the blue oval offered two more robust versions intended for family and business. Both Ford cars, both the passenger Tourneo Courier and the delivery Transit Courier, can boast of "ecoboost in my connect" technology. The basic prices of both are below the psychological limit of 15,000 euros, and with transit courier it is possible to "deduct" VAT.
Bentley presented its flagship in the form of a 530-horsepower Mulsanne, whose speedometer exceeds the magical 300 km/h mark and stops five times higher. This is ensured by the handmade 6.75-liter biturbo V8, which develops a truck-load of 1,100 Nm of torque, and at the same time is a good tenth more economical than its less powerful brother.
Mercedes has published the first photos and technical data of the new C63 AMG, which will be available in two versions in terms of power. The more powerful one will develop 375 kW (510 hp), which is significantly more than the 317 kW that the Bavarian M3 can handle. The first deliveries to the most unexpected customers will be in February of next year, prices remain unknown for now.
The pioneer of the popular sports minivan segment will have its second world premiere in Paris, and you can expect it in showrooms next summer. Improvements in build quality, economy and technique. For engines, the new 1.5-liter ecoboost, four-wheel drive and Vignale version are also available.
Renault will reveal the new generation of the Espac at the International Motor Show in Paris. Even before that, the French published the first official photos, which show that the new model will mean a departure from the traditional single-seater guidelines to a more coupe-like design and exterior image, placing it among the crossovers of this brand.
The BMW 2 series active tourer is a different BMW and at the same time a home experiment of a compact minivan, which brings many new moments and challenges for this brand. It is a completely new philosophical approach of the brand, which required compromises and innovations. It is the first BMW with front-wheel drive, the first compact minivan of this brand, and at the same time the first to feature a three-cylinder engine under the hood. For those who are active at heart and those who simply need more space. A new leaf, a new segment and thus freshness from the heart of Bavaria. We had the opportunity to meet the active tourer on the streets of the Bavarian capital.
Ford is preparing a real small offensive of more environmentally friendly models. The first to hit the roads is the hybrid Mondeo, which we can expect on the roads in May, which means less than half a year behind the other versions. The second will be the plug and hybrid C-max, which is already sold on the other side of the Atlantic, and the same applies to the third in the queue, which is also already on sale in certain EU markets, and it is a fully electric Focus.
The RCZ is a car with a sign of extraordinary sex appeal, but this grows even higher in men's eyes when a member of this species realizes that in front of him is the expert RCZ-R, which transformed from a "lipstick", ordinary RCZ into a racing machine, only this has no real comparison in its price range. 270 horses from a 1.6 liter engine is a record that will make you laugh. 5.9 seconds to 100 km/h is enough to make you too fast most of the time.
One of Nissan's more robust SUVs - the X-trail model - has moved into more mod(er) waters in the third generation, as evidenced by a more pleasing image and less robust design, and it is now closest to the qashqai in terms of design and technology. For now, only one engine is available, combined with two drives and gearboxes, and prices range from 26 to 40 thousand euros.
Fiat's version of the Dodge Journey goes by the name Freemont. It is a large and spacious cross between a van, station wagon and suv for seven passengers. This is now also available with four-wheel drive, but it is only available in combination with an automatic transmission. It offers a lot of comfort and flexibility. Driving characteristics in the background, and the price of 36,850 euros is not the lowest.
The cosmetic facelift gave the Yaris a distinctive X-shaped nose, better handling and soundproofing. Inside, better materials and more colors. Innovations in technology, where passengers can read SMS and email messages via the central screen. Prices and emissions from 10,200 euros and 75 grams of CO2 onwards.