Mercedes Benz SLK300

Six years on, the Mercedes-Benz SLK roadster still looks as fresh as ever. Standing next to the svelte metal-roofed convertibles, it's hard to believe it's on its last legs. Standing next to a metal-roofed convertible slim, it's hard to believe that in the last leg.
As a farewell gesture and to make way for the all-new SLK Roadster is due to make its global debut late in 2010 - and likely, in Australia in 2011 - Mercedes-Benz has added an entry-level variant to the range V6. As a sign of separation and to make way for the all-new SLK roadster since its global debut late in 2010 - and possibly in Australia in 2011 - Mercedes-Benz has added an entry-level V6 variants to the range.
Lining up next to the four-cylinder SLK200 Compressor, the existing 3.5-liter V6 SLK350 and brutal V8-powered SLK55 AMG is a V6 version Smaller capacity Designed to broaden the appeal of the SLK range. Line up at the four-cylinder SLK200 Compressor, there SLK350 3.5-liter V6 and V8-powered SLK55 brutal AMG is a smaller capacity V6 version that is designed to broaden the appeal SLK range.Advertisement: Story continues below Advertisement: Story continues below
Priced from $ 98.600 (plus on-road and dealer costs), the SLK300 is powered by a 3.0-liter V6 petrol engine develops 170kW and 300Nm the which. Prices from $ 98,600 (plus on-road costs and dealer), SLK300 is powered by a 3.0-liter V6 gasoline engine that develops 170kW and 300Nm.
Meshed exclusively with the company's familiar seven-speed automatic transmission, the Smaller V6 engine in the SLK returns a claimed combined average fuel consumption of 9.1L/100km and emits 211g/km of CO2. Fused exclusively with the automatic transmission company familiar seven-speed, smaller V6 engine in the SLK returns a claimed combined fuel consumption average of 9.1L/100km and emits 211g/km CO2.
While its sibling SLK350 ($ 118,000 plus costs) manages a respectable 0-100km / h time of 5.4 seconds from its 224kW/360Nm 3.5-liter V6, the SLK300 is more relaxed - but still brisk - taking 6.2-seconds for the benchmark sprint. While his brother SLK350 ($ 118,000 plus expenses) manages respectable 0-100km / h in 5.4 seconds from 224kW/360Nm a 3.5-liter V6, SLK300 more relaxed - but still fast - taking 6.2-seconds for the benchmark sprint.
Thanks to the sexy, larger drop-top SL and subsequent Russian-doll approach to exterior styling, Benz's Baby Roadster is Among the best-looking convertibles to grace our roads - regardless of whether the folding hard-top roof is up or down. Thanks to the approach, the larger section and the subsequent drop-top Russian SL-doll for exterior styling, the baby Benz Roadster is one of the best convertible graces us find a way - irrespective of whether the folding hard-top roof is up or down.
Despite its good looks and perceived performance credentials, the SLK300's driving experience, however, is less inspiring. Although it looks good and trust perceived performance, driving experience SLK300 However, lack of inspiration.
The new SLK-Addition Necessary lacks the low-down pulling power and top-end sonorous crescendo to enthral the driver to take a back road for the Windy Spirited motoring. The addition of the new SLK-not have needed a low-power draw-down and melodic crescendo to lure top-end driver to take the windy road back to the automotive excitement.
When exploring the mid to upper rev range, the V6 engine, strains of the note more akin to a V6 passenger car than a sports machine. When exploring the mid-upper rev range, V6 engine strains more similar records V6 passenger cars from sports machine.
With precise steering and an acceptable ride quality that's expectedly Lively for a sports car, the SLK300's tendency to lean through sporting Corners contradicted this notion as it squiggled Pushed Pls. With the steering wheel right and the expected trip quality acceptable for a car to live sport, a tendency to lean SLK300 via angle contrary to the idea squiggled sports such as driven.
If you cans digest its styling, the agile BMW Z4 sDrive30i - the SLK300's main rivals - Also poses a Compelling arguments. If you can digest its styling, nimble sDrive30i BMW Z4 - SLK300's main rival - also pose a convincing argument. It now gets a folding metal roof and, Pls fitted with the optional six-speed automatic is $ 2800 dearer ($ 101.400 plus costs), 55kg lighter (1430kg), 20kW and 10Nm more powerful (190kW/310Nm), and consequently, more frugal ( 8.3L/100km combined), but only one-tenth of a second Quicker (0-100km / h in 6.1 secs). Now get the folding and metal roof, complemented when the optional six-speed automatic is more expensive $ 2,800 ($ 101,400 plus expenses), 55kg lighter (1430kg), 20kW and 10Nm more powerful (190kW/310Nm), and consequently, more efficient ( 8.3L/100km combined) but only a tenth of a second faster (h 0-100km / in 6.1 seconds).
Matched with the standard six-speed manual however, these numbers are Further reduce to $ 98.100, 1415kg, 8.5L/100km and a 0-100km / h time of 5.8 seconds. Adjusted with a manual six-speed standard, however, these figures further reduced to $ 98,100,, 1415kg 8.5L/100km and time / h 0-100km 5.8 seconds.
And while we're in the circa $ 100,000 price range, a Porsche Boxster anyone? And while we are in a price range around $ 100,000, a person Porsche Boxster?
Inside, though, the SLK earns points back. Inside, though, the SLK will get one point back. The SLK's intimate confines still offer plenty of leg room for Taller folk too, housed Within a dash layout that's familiar with other Benzes. intimate boundaries that SLK still offers plenty of leg room for people of higher as well, located inside a dashboard layout is familiar with other Benzes.
Also The SLK300 is well appointed with heated and electrically adjustable leather seats and steering wheel with memory function, steering wheel-mounted gearshift paddles, red top-stitch detailing, satellite-navigation, SLK300 is also equipped with heat and electric leather seats and wheel set steering wheel with memory function, steering wheel-mounted gearshift paddles, red top-stitch details, satellite navigation,
Bluetooth connectivity with voice recognition, cruise control and remote roof operation. Bluetooth connectivity with voice recognition, cruise control and remote roof operation.
The SLK's popular 'Airscarf' neck heating system is a $ 988 option. neck heating system The SLK's popular 'Airscarf' is an option which is $ 988.
The exterior stays fresh with new-design 18-inch alloy wheels and an AMG sports bodykit comprising front and rear aprons, side skirts and rear spoiler. Exterior stays fresh with new design alloy wheels-18-inch AMG sport bodykit consisting of front and rear apron, side skirts and rear spoiler.

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Toyota Alphard Vellfire

Toyota Alphard launched Vellfire as twinning on peratamasemester 2009. It is the product of a multi purpose vehicle (MPV)was heralded as the most innovative Toyota. Alphard classTongkrongannya bustling back and forth on the highway Jakarta.
Design of two-tiered headlights and grille shape the charactermakes Vellvire appear more fierce than Aphard. The second bodydimension is not very different cars.
Vellfire length of 4850 mm and 1915 mm wide. Bertinggi 1840 mmwheelbase 2950 mm. Kitchen pacunya contains 2400 cc engine-powered 167 hp, while the Alphard carrying the 3500 cc V6 enginewith 276 hp.
Headlamp is made separately with the body lines look stylish.Bumper also combined foglamp dynamic vertical. LED Taillampstyled patterned separately, fitted front and rear cameras forsecurity features.
Toyota.co.jp mention this car is very futuristic and comfortable.Inside is a seven-inch monitor that transmits visual GPRS, anddisplay car anterainment. Also provided coolbox for cooling drinks.
The curtains in every window, designed to maintain passengercomfort. Chimney at the roof center Vellfire function as airconditioning.
Vellfire equipped facility complete security. For example GOAskeletal structure that can reduce conflict, there is a radar that willinform you when the car in a collision risk conditions. Alsosurrounded by seven points to maximize the safety of passengerairbags.
Vellfire clearly designed to target the middle segment in Japan and the U.S. market. Toyota optimistic to sell this product even in themidst of sluggish U.S. economy.

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Mazda 2

 

JAKARTA - PT Mazda Motor Indonesia (MMI) has officially launched Mazda2 possible presence of the Indonesian people have been waiting since early 2009. Like what the heck this Mazda city car?
New Mazda Mazda2 regarded as an outside-in. Viewed from outside, no other city car that can match the looks.
Firm line on the front fender was adapted from the Mazda RX-8, combined with a charming hood with sexy grooves. Overall, the design elements contained in these vehicles displaying an image of movement, although this vehicle in the stop position.
   Although this vehicle dynamic and agile, the Mazda2 is able to offer a low intake of fuel thanks to the use of high beregangan iron (ultra-high tensile steel) lightweight. The result is a smoother ride and protected by a sturdy structure Mazda2.
Because of light weight, car dimensional 3.903mm X 1.695mm X 1.485mm for type S, and 3.913mm x 1695mm x 1478mm for the R, offers emissions and fuel consumption is lower.
One Liter is claimed to be able to travel a distance of 15.6 km to ride on a city street. This means lower transportation costs and in accordance with the conditions of urban roads in Indonesia.
Under the hood, there are machines MZR 1.5, inline-four-cylinder, DOHC 16-valve. This machine is equipped with advanced technological features, such as Sequential Valve Timing (S-VT), which combines biting response along different acceleration and fuel frugality. The result is a full driving pleasure without the burden of a heavier fuel.
Car interior was no less interesting. When most other vehicles in its class offers cabin with a monotonous design with a flat surface, bring the Mazda2 assembly quality and level of completeness is equivalent to the sedan features a more expensive and larger.
Silver accents those present in the core points of cabin interiors make it look more fresh at the same time sporty. As an urban vehicle, The New Mazda2 has a lot of storage space - there is even a separate drawer to store magazines and maps in the glove box door.
There is also a series of control buttons on the steering wheel for easy operation of various features while maintaining a high level of concentration on the condition of the highway. Mazda calls this "A Space That Communicate Movements", an innovation in the interior, design engineering, as well as indentations that produce a sense of comfort.
Security feature is one of the advantages of The New Mazda2. Mazda2 was awarded the highest score on a 5 star European New Car Assessment Programme (EuroNCAP), a safety test for adult riders, which is the highest level to the global safety assessment [of the EuroNCAP safety assessment criteria more complete and rigorous when compared with the safety assessment of JNCAP.
Active safety features include embedded Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) and Electronic Brake-Force Distribution (EBD) to improve the braking capability. The New Mazda2 also has a Mazda Advanced Impact Distribution and Absorption (MAIDAS) which has been enhanced, which will distribute the impact energy encircling the car body so as to avoid the occurrence of cabin deformation. Driving can be a fun activity but it must remain secure - and therefore The NEW Mazda 2 (R series) equipped with two airbags, one for the driver and one for the front passenger.
 Comes in four variants namely S Manual, S automatic, manual R, and R automatic. Each price is Rp175 million, Rp185 million, Rp193 million and Rp200 million. This price is the price of On The Road Jakarta. It was not one of your latest Mazda2 be an option.

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Toyota Yaris

Toyota Yaris or Toyota Vitz is a small hatchback car produced by Toyota Motor Corporation ole. Yaris assembled in Thailand are sold in Asian markets. Yaris was first born in 1999 in Europe with the design, engine performance, and guarantee the safety and optimal fuel consumption, to enter the European market. One year after the initial launch, to be precise in 2000 Yaris was awarded the European Car of the Year Award. Not only this, but the Yaris is also recognized as a standard two-box compact vehicle models in Japan and North America.

Vitz or Yaris replaced the Toyota Starlet a small hatchback from Toyota. Concept car called Funtime first exhibited at the auto show in Frankfurt, Germany in late 1997. Vitz name used officially only in Japan. In Europe this car is known as the Yaris, and in Australia, New Zealand, Canada, and some Asian countries are named Echo Hatchback.
Machine used was 1000 cc 1SZ-FE, 2SZ-FE 2NZ-FE engine and 1300 cc, or 1NZ-FE 1,500 cc petrol. 1ND-TV diesel engine 1400 cc is only available in Europe.
In Japan, Vitz available in trim levels B, F, U, Clavia, and hospitals. Clavia is a model of classical style, while the RS is the sporty model. Vitz RS comes with a mesh grille, body kit, and sporty interior. Cars similar to Vitz RS is called the Yaris T-Sport in Europe, Echo RS in Canada, or the Echo Sportivo in Australia.

Toyota Vitz second generation is present in Japan in 2005, and marketed worldwide in 2006 with the name of the Yaris. Sport model, the Yaris RS with machine-FE 1.8-liter 2ZR launched in 2007. Vitz or Yaris assembled in Japan, France, and Thailand.
Indonesia
Yaris officially marketed in Indonesia began in 2006 with the E model with manual and automatic transmission, as well as S and S Limited which is only available with automatic transmission. S version has a body kit and fog lights, and Push button start / stop only for model S Limited. All models use a 1500 cc engine 1NZ-FE with VVT-i is the same used by the Toyota Vios.
Version facelift with the front bumper, grille, and new rear lights present to model year 2009. In addition, the basic model of J which do not have SRS airbags marketed at a price below the model E. Model S with manual transmission replaces the old version of automatic, while the most expensive model remains S Limited.

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Honda Jazz

Just last year New Honda Jazz was launched in its home country, Japan, and immediately won Car of the Year 2007 - 2008, now has begun to be marketed in Indonesia.PT Honda Prospect Motor (HPM) as the sole agent of Honda brand launch All New Honda Jazz at the Plaza Senayan, Jakarta, Friday (27 / 6). Carrying the technology and the latest features, HPM try to spoil young people active and dynamic with berkendaran comfort.
When shot at medium speed, it is difficult to distinguish the new Jazz with the previous generation. In fact, quite a lot of changes to the exterior. Like the larger lamp design and almost approached the pillar A. Other changes seen in the grille and the air space under the grille is very wide. Then a small glass on the A pillar is greater than ever.
On the back, like a V-shaped trunk door combined with the design of a three-dimensional rear lights, adds a sweet look. High mount lamp gives a touch of luxury and also improve driving safety. Sporty and stylish impression was thick with the rear fender is designed width.
Jonfis Fandy, Marketing and aftersales service Director PT HPM say, typical of Jazz as a powerful but economical sedan retained. including the character i-DSI engine is fuel efficient and powerful. "Reinforced engine 1500 cc i-VTEC new, All New Honda Jazz now even more powerful while maintaining the characteristics of fuel efficient cars," said Jonfis on the sidelines of the launch. On price, he said, depending on the variant of the lowest Rp 160 million and is targeted 20 thousand units by the end of 2008.
When looking interior, windshield provides a wider visibility. The panels were placed close to the rider for comfort while driving. Concentration awake while driving thanks to Paddle Shift as F1. So, when raising or lowering the gears, the hands stay on the steering wheel.
Regarding security, hatchback sedan uses the framework of G-CON and ACE TM structures have passed the crash test with the world's strictest standards.

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Suzuki Swift

PT. Indomobil Suzuki International introduced the latest variant of the Suzuki Swift GT, coinciding with the implementation of the 3rd Exhibition of Jakarta Motor Show 2006. Swift GT has some exterior differences are quite significant with a swift previous:
· New Sporty Aero kit (Front. Grille + Bumper, Side skirts, Rear Bumper + Reverse lamp, Rear Upper Spoiler)· New Alloy Wheel Design, Tire/195/50/16· Twin Pipe Muffler
Swift GT is the latest variant of Swift's sporty looking, with a sports character, which has proved kedigdayaannya on this 2006 JWRC rally to prevail in Sweden, Catalunya, Turkey etc. Suzuki Swift is very thick "wing" typical European, this is because since the beginning of the concept car is designed by European designers and using Japanese technology.Using M15A DOHC engine - variable valve timing make the Swift is able to produce maximum power PS/6.000 110 rpm. The maximum torque that can reach 143 rpm combined with a suspension Nm/4.000 "Suzuki Rally Based Suspension System", ie to the front position is the blend of McPherson Strut & Coil Spring rear alloy while Torsion Beam & Coil Spring.
For safety braking system, Swift is equipped with ABS + EBD, dual SRS airbags, TECT Body, Side Impact Beam and also "Pedestrian Protection" that Swift front bumper that is not too deadly when the collision occurred. So Suzuki Swift received Four-Star Euro NCAP rating for passenger safety. Currently, for Swift's new GT is available in manual transmission and two color versions of the Silver and Black with OTR prices Jabotabek USD. 151 500 000, -
During the exhibition the Jakarta Motor Show 2006 we set up promotional programs for consumers that is "Gala Fiesta" namely the DP Light Programme from USD. 3 million or 1 free installments, Cash Back, Flower Light from 2.7% and a variety of prizes such as Radio tape, or Reverse Sensor Alarm. We also supported a number of leasing companies to help consumers finance the Indomobil Finance, BCA Finance, OTO Multiartha and Verena Oto Finance. Purchaser during the exhibition also had the opportunity to get Lucky Draw prizes electronic equipment.
Suzuki occupies Hall B-3, with an area of ​​300 m2 and featuring:
Swift GTSwift GL Modification (Head Lamp, Rear Lamp Garnish Body Color, Upper Rear Spoiler, Floor Mat) Price Accessories USD. 3 Million.Grand Vitara JX M / T Modifications Body Molding-Black doff, Rear Lamp Garnish-Body Color, A / W 255/55/18 Pirelli Tyre, Muffler Extension, 2 Din Indash 6.5 '/ DVD/MP3/FM-AM, Floor Matt ) USD. 23 million.Grand Vitara JLX M / T Modifications Cross Bar, Upper Rear Spoiler, A / W Lenzo & Tire / 40/20 ') USD. 28 Million.Modification APV (Front Grille, Chrome Black, Aerokits, Alloy Wheel 18 ', leather Seat, Wooden P / W Switch Cover + Gear Shift Knob, Dual S Din Monitor + headrests, Floor Mat) Price Accessories USD. 28 million.Grand Vitara Body Cutting showing the interior side.

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