Showing posts with label Geneva Motor Show 2008. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Geneva Motor Show 2008. Show all posts

Wednesday, March 5, 2008

2009 Ford Fiesta

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An all-new Ford Fiesta (5-door hatchback) for 2009 model year has been unveiled at the Geneva Motor Show 2008. Petrol engine options include two 1.2L in different state of tune (60ps or 80ps), a 1.4L (91ps) and a 1.6L (115ps).



Monday, February 18, 2008

New Euro Honda Accord for 2008/09

Click on all images to enlargeSet to debut at Geneva 2008 will be Honda’s new Euro Accord (also Accord Touring /Wagon) for 2009 model year. Interestingly, this new Honda is rebadged as the new Acura TSX over in the U.S., with shield plus mesh grille treatment - in place of the multi-louvred item - applied to Acura's new sport sedan.






The Euro Accord will have three engines options, all Euro-5 emission standards compliant. Significant to the Europen market is the second generation i-DTEC diesel producing about 148hp and a twisty 350Nm of torque at a low 2,000 rpm. The petrol motors include the carried over 2.0L i-VTEC churning out 154hp and 192Nm; with another 2.4L i-VTEC 4-pot good for about 200hp and 233Nm. Transmission options are 5 A/T or 6-speed manual ‘box.

Sunday, February 17, 2008

Toyota iQ: Watch out smart fortwo!

Toyota will unveil a production-ready version of its super super-mini iQ at the upcoming Geneva 2008. Having debuted as Toyota Concept iQ at Frankfurt Show 2007, the iQ has been planned for production by Q3/Q4 2008.

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The iQ will most likely derive propulsion power from a 1.0L petrol engine featuring engine shut-down/auto-start at stop lights or in traffic jams. It remains to be seen if there will be Toyota’s Hybrid Synergy Drive application to make it even more frugal. As with the concept, the production version spans no more than 3m (18ft) from bumper to bumper.

Thursday, February 14, 2008

2009 Lancia Delta

Click on images to enlargeThese are official images of the all-new Delta from Lancia that will make its debut at the Geneva Motor Show in March 2008. Based on a modified Fiat Bravo’s platform, the new Lancia Delta will however be longer, taller and wider than its Fiat cousin. In essence, it is the production version of the Delta HPE Concept, last showcased at the 2006 Paris Motor Show. The new Lancia Delta will be powered by a range of turbocharged (Fiat-sourced) 1.4L and 1.6L engines (both petrol and diesel) with output figures ranging from 120hp to 200hp, depending on state of tune and boost level.