Land Rover Defender X-Tech Special Edition Only for UK

Last year 2011 Land Rover introduced in England a special version of their legendary Defender called XTech. It was so successful that the British brand has decided to take a limited number of that model and put it on sale.

Although it is basically the same as 2011, the 2012 model has a unique Orkney or Nara Bronze Grey exterior, black roof and exclusive wheels 16 inch alloy MTR off-road tires, wheel arches and some other detail such as bumpers. Inside, black leather is complemented by a dark skin color and the front headrests, marked Land Rover logo embossed.

Standard equipment includes air conditioning, ABS, traction control, central locking with remote control and heated seats. The Special Edition Defender X-Tech is available in 90 Hard Top and 110 in additions to an extensive range of accessories available.


XTech Special Edition uses a 2.2-liter diesel engine with six-speed manual transmission.

The Defender X-Tech Special Edition receives a sharp increase in prices in the islands, from 27,995 pounds and will go on sale from July.

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Mercedes-Benz GLK350 SUV: Powertrain and Price

Mercedes-Benz GLK350: Powertrain and prices. Comes the new version of the GLK, a more modern and imposing, with a very convincing aesthetic formed by a robust external and the interior is even more exclusive, with great detail to get the best experience we can offer a Mercedes-Benz SUV and a case Premium. The aim of the German manufacturer with the new GLK350 is to show some skills to make the car fully capable off-road and offer the best performance on the road, as we are accustomed from Mercedes.

The elegance and power are combined in this model to arrive at convincing a maximum number of customers. A few days ago we mentioned that the new generation of Mercedes-Benz, building that is about to celebrate 50 years of AMG series is creating new vehicles that seek to lower the average age among its users. Although this vehicle is not part of the AMG series, the GLK350 embodies this spirit to convince the young. Here we see that the engine range is not extensive, but we can choose both petrol and diesel version, always showing the most efficient model has been able to offer to date.

After BMW M Performance appeared with diesel engines, now as this powerful exclusive sports coupe, are also attractive if they have diesel propulsion, besides being safer.

The redesign has been the vehicle of change has meant a thousand pieces, which have been incorporated completely new and unique for the occasion. With the optimization of its design and weight reduction achieved, an increase in performance and off-road capabilities.

Engines
The new GLK350 opens a new gasoline engine. This 3.5l V6 engine with an output of 306 hp direct injection, and able to deliver a maximum torque of 370 Nm between 3,500 and 5,250 rpm. With these features, all achieved a top speed of 238 km / h and fuel consumption that moves between the 8.1 and 8.6 l/100km, thus implying a reduction of 25% of consumption on its most recent predecessor. System functions such as stop and pulled ECO help the efficiency is maintained at a high level at all times.

Moreover, the diesel engine used is the CDi 4Matic with 260 hp and maximum torque incredibly high, particularly of 620 Nm. The engine has been helped with Blue EFFICIENCY technology provided greater efficiency and thus ensures that the average fuel consumption of no more than 7.0 l/100 km. This engine is exclusively for this model of the GLK, as in the other versions, the diesel engines used are four-cylinder engines online.

Prices
With the engines discussed, we have two versions available to configure our Mercedes-Benz GLK350. These two versions are the following:
• 306 hp GLK350 4MATIC Blue EFFICIENCY: From € 53,625
• GLK350 CDI 4MATIC Blue EFFICIENCY 265 hp: From € 54,600

The equipment is standard on this model of Mercedes, and the rest of the range is very comprehensive and is unique at all times for drivers who are willing to luxuriate in a large vehicle. Anyway, for those who do not have enough, there are many optional features to choose from with their respective charges.
Mercedes-Benz is optimistic about this release, other options really have not had bad GLK numbers in the world markets, especially the Europeans, and since we unveiled the first information about the model, we were sure it would be a great game.

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Suzuki Jimny facelifted other prices

Suzuki Jimny

Following the starting price, Suzuki has now all the prices of the new light Jimny announced. He has been at the dealer so can drive almost instantly.

If the Suzuki Jimny is not whether he's an icon in the making. For more than forty years, the Jimny in almost unaltered form part of moving vehicles on the Lord's ways. Occasionally provides the roguish Suzuki 4x4 model of a facelift to keep it visually appealing. Similarly, recently. A more modern grille, hood and bumpers pulled tight around plus an upgraded interior with new upholstery, the Jimny towards the age of 50 send. For the thrust does still the 1.3 liter four-cylinder gasoline engine with 85 hp and 110 Nm service. A diesel has long been discontinued. Wheel drive is of course standard and an automatic is optional.

Price
Despite the innovations introduced by the Suzuki Jimny a little cheaper. Prices now start at € 19.699, - some three hundred euros cheaper than before. The other models in terms of pricing the same. So does the JLX version unchange € 20.599, - and the JLX with air conditioning and radio / CD player are from € 21.574, -. With automatic is the amount € 23.674, -. Finally, the top version, the Exclusive. If equipped with manual transmission requires the dealer € 22.399, - and not feel like switching over is the price at € 24.499, -.

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Nissan Navara: extending the range and new prices

Nissan Navara

Nissan Navara: extending the range and new prices. The concept of "Pick-up", so prevalent in America, is slowly making its way in Europe and does the hand of the Nissan Navara, one of the pioneers in this segment on the continent. The Japanese company has decided to step in its commitment to a major expansion of range to arrive in dealerships this July, an extension of the bottom that will allow potential customers to get one of these models for a price very tight. A determined attempt to reach imposed on purchases of companies and freelancers who need a car of this kind.

In these new versions of the Nissan Navara has worked in different aspects, without taking away benefits, could reduce production costs. Aspects between including engine power and interior equipment and result in a much tighter and more competitive. A proposal that from this July we will assess the degree of acceptance that is part of the market and designed to respond to the launch of Tata Xenon pickup.

Technical features of new versions
keeping all the strong points held by the Nissan Navara, the firm has performed Nippon elements to expand its range of vehicles. The most important change we have in the engine, which maintains the common rail turbo diesel engine 2.5 dCi, a power we have in other models like the Toyota Land Cruiser, but that have been reduced from 140 hp to leave. A decrease that leaves a maximum torque of 350 Nm at all four wheels keeping the gearbox, reaching the 168 k / h, with a consumption of 8.2 l/100 km in combined cycle and emissions of 222 g / km.

What will not change is the payload of the Nissan Navara, which stands at around 850 kg in the 2.36 meters of outdoor loading area, a figure that reaches 3,000 kg if we talk about towing capacity. Data that make him a very reliable alternative for companies and freelancers who need a good carrying capacity in a car powerful and able to move with ease and speed. A vehicle will have a double cab version and another called King Cab, but the second did not arrive in showrooms until next year.

New equipment and set price
This expanded range of Nissan Navara will have standard equipment which includes air conditioning, central locking, six airbags, radio CD and load restraint C-Channel. This is comprised of side rails and at the base of the loading area to which phones can sign hooks, ideal for fixing packages and materials that have been loaded.

This equipment and the new 140 hp engine will allow us to find a version of the Nissan Navara below 30,000 euros, a price more competitive than it properly positioned within the market. One option that will certainly enhance the status of Japanese pick-up in the domestic market and can have a good start in times of cost containment as we live.

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Bentley EXP 9 F: The new luxury SUV

Bentley EXP 9 F: the new luxury SUV. The British firm Bentley has introduced a new luxury SUV, the Bentley EXP 9 F. From home, appeal to the contemporary, luxury, its advanced technology, high driving position and abilities off-road. His presentation was at the Goodwood Festival, after passing through Geneva, is aimed at his official presentation to the public. The most striking aspect of the model, which is the first Bentley SUV, pulls a body in the history of the British brand. Renew or die, have had to think their engineers. Incredible design and better features is the new luxury SUV Bentley ...

Intentions of the firm
The home of Bentley luxury cars, presented after his display at the Goodwood Festival, a new luxury SUV, the Bentley EXP 9 F, the first time in the history of the British firm the incorporation of an SUV to its luxurious fleet.

According to the company, believe that the EXP 9 F is shown as an "innovative concept of fusion between contemporary, luxury, advanced technology, high driving position and capabilities for driving off the road. Also noted that "his intention is to build the road faster and luxurious in the world."

For now, the new SUV will incorporate the current range of this manufacturer of luxury, consisting of the Mulsanne and the Continental GT coupe versions, GTC convertible and Flying Spur sedan. If we look directly at the competition, the list of rivals is extensive, with quality models as the BMW X5, Porsche Cayenne GTS, the Range Rover Sport, Audi Q7 and the Infiniti FX.

Luxurious and elegant design
The Bentley EXP 9 F will not go unnoticed at all. Just to see the sketches, as you drive. At first glance, the look you embed in your lines and flat shapes, combined with robust and powerful ways, all mixed with numerous details of luxury and exclusivity.

Immediately after, you can not separate the light of their huge alloy wheels 23 inch multiradio, paying homage to the origins aeronautical Bentley, more specifically to the appearance of the turbine of an aircraft engine.

The interior of the Bentley EXP 9 F exudes elegance ... you ready to take their five seats, with an original 4 +1 configuration. The British firm presents an interior craftsmanship, luxurious, exclusive, high quality materials. In addition to a multifunction touch screen in the center of the dashboard.

Also in the rear seats, the model incorporates a keyboard and a multimedia system with an Internet connection, and also high-definition displays, with the footrest, you will enjoy the comfort, with their glasses with a bottle of champagne included. Too much glitz perhaps?

Great Mechanics
In the mechanical, the new Bentley EXP 9 F meets a powerful 6.0 petrol engine of 608 hp twin-turbo W12, with an eight-speed automatic transmission. British firm itself has confirmed that this SUV, you could mount the twin-turbo V8 engine released in the Continental GT and GTC, and possible hybrid variant in the future.
It also has permanent four wheel drive as a model SUV. Your system is adaptive damping and the driver can choose between three driving modes: Comfort, Sport and Off-Road. And the price or talk, not because we want is rather because they have not officially. Realize Him...

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