Volkswagen Eos

The Volkswagen Eos is a convertible four-seater with retractable hardtop, which can function as a coupe, convertible or coupe as with sliding roof. The Eos is available from € 28,020 of the cheaper version to 43,160 € version of which costs more powerful and equipped.

Now, can be purchased with different levels of equipment, apart from basic equipment: you can choose between finishing "Excellence" and "Single". In addition, since April, is available with a 122 hp engine IST.

All versions of the Eos have traction lead. The dual-clutch automatic change (DSG) is optionally available in versions with the 2.0 TFSI petrol engine of 200 hp and diesel 2.0 TDI 140 hp. The only version that has this kind of change is the number of gasoline version 3.2 V6 250 hp.

It is a car with a sale price too high. Although equipment has a serial abundant, this equipment does not cost as much as the difference in prices that can be compared to other models.

The Eos 2.0 TFSI engine with 200-hp (36,060 €), equal power, is more expensive than an Opel Astra TwinTop 2.0 Turbo (31,500 €). In equal equipment, also costs more than a Renault-Coupe 2.0 Turbo Cabriolet (26,180 €), more than a Peugeot 307 CC 2.0 180 hp (29,570 €). A Volvo C70 2.4 170 hp is more expensive than the Eos (40,880 €).

The Eos shares many elements with mechanical Volkswagen Golf. The dimensions are intermediate between those of a Volkswagen Golf and Passat: measuring 4.41 m long, 1.79 m wide and 1.44 m high. The boot capacity may be 205 or 380 liters (depending on whether the roof is placed or stored in the trunk).

It is a four-seater convertible, with enough space in the rear seats for people to measure up to approximately 1.75 m tall, and if the front seats are not far behind.

The roof of the Eos, Volkswagen called "CSC", consists of five parts. The top consists of two sheets of glass, and the front can be opened on the back (as a sliding roof normal). As well as coupe and convertible, amounts to a coupe with sliding roof. The entire process of opening or closing takes 25 s . It is necessary that the car is stopped completely to remove the canopy.

The Volkswagen Eos has a good range of equipment and an abundant list of optional elements. From series, according versions, carries front airbags, side airbags for head-thorax, stability control (ESP), two zones of climate control, power exterior mirrors and desempañamiento, rear parking sensor, automatic windshield wipers, alloy wheels , Trip computer, sports front seats, access to the trunk from the back seat, radio with CD player, eight speakers and iPod 4 Gb.

According finished, the Eos can have available: autodireccionales xenon headlamps; automated equipment for lights and wipers; dimming inside mirror, leather upholstery, heated front seats, front seats with electric adjustment; browser with color display and maps on DVD; and alloy wheels up to 18 inches.

The version that we tested more thoroughly is the motor gasoline of 2.0 TFSI 200 hp. This series version has 17-inch wheels and available, in addition to the above named, windbreaks, checking tire pressure and ‘train shooting sports ", which implies a firmer suspension and a height of the body reduced by 15 mm.

According to Volkswagen, the front suspension is the same as that of the Golf and rear suspension is the Passat (which is similar to that of the Golf).

Version 2.0 TFSI with tires 17 ", 235/45 R17 tyres and ‘train shooting sports’ we’ve tested have good reactions and is pleasant to drive on roads in good condition, are the type that may be. In roads strong irregular the quality of rolling considerably low because the roof has a tendency to make noise and vibrations are somewhat common in VEHICLES derived from tourism.

The Alfa Romeo 159 is a four-door saloon (replaced in 2005 to 156). In 2008 has received some changes that mainly affect some details of the carrier . Sportwagon is the name of the family version, to equal version costs € 1,500 more than the saloon.

With the two bodies are available versions of the same engine (three petrol and three diesel, all direct injection). The gasoline are: 1.9 JTS 160CV, 2.2 JTS 3.2 JTS 185 hp and 260 hp; Diesels: two 1.9-120 or 150 hp and a 2.4 JTDm of 210 hp.

The full range of 159 is front traction but JTDm versions 2.4 and 3.2 JTS are also available with a total traction system (via a Torsen differential). In addition, the range of 2008 has a front differential autoblocante (Alfa Romeo calls it "Q2").

In addition to the manual there are two machines. One is torque converter (Q-tronic), the other (Selespeed) is a box automated manual (no clutch pedal). Depending on the engine, carries either.

A Citroen C5, a Toyota Avensis or a Mercedes-Benz C-Class are more comfortable that the 159 in all sorts of ways. If you want a car with a touch direct BMW Serie3 or MAZDA6 may be preferred. But, in general, the dynamic qualities of the Alfa Romeo 159 are better than those of cars that cost the same if we consider as a whole benefits, consumption, stability and comfort of suspension. Appreciating this feature set, a Lexus IS can also be an interesting alternative to 159.

Not a car because of its broad exterior dimensions, but it is enough for four adults. The space for the luggage is not large: the trunk, with a volume of 405 l, is the smaller. The Sportwagon has a trunk of 455 l, a volume that is not large in relation to other cars that have their size and has no solutions do so particularly functional.

The more affordable version of 159 (1.9 JTDm Distinctive 120 hp) costs € 26,990, the most expensive (3.2 JTS Sportwagon Q4 260 hp IT Q-Tronic) 45,500 €. Building raferencia the saloon with 150 hp diesel engine and standard equipment more affordable (1.9 JTDm 150 hp Distinctive; 28,390 €) there are cheaper models: KIA Magentis, Mitsubishi Lancer, Toyota Avensis, MAZDA6 or Honda Accord. Those that cost more are the Saab 9-3, Cadillac BLS, Jaguar X-type, Audi A4 and Volvo S60. A BMW 320d, a Lexus IS 220D or a Mercedes-Benz C220 CDI cost more but have more powerful engines.

Alfa 159

In km77.com carefully tested version of the 159 JTD engine with five cylinders and 200 hp; currently gives 210 hp. The acceleration of these version was normal in other cars with 200-hp turbocharged engine (either gasoline or diesel), which is more than enough to sustain a rapid pace travel by road one-way and to advance easily into the double meaning.

The resilience is lower than that of other less powerful models. This is due not so much the engine, but the fact that this weighs 159 lot and have some developments transmission something long.

Alfa 159

The deposit has Sporwagon l 70, compared with 65 l 159, which has four gates. This difference is determined, rather than the deposit itself, by the way conduit stretching from the mouth filling up the tank.

The bodywork family weighs 50 kg more than the four doors. The difference in performance and consumption between the two models (equal to engine) is very small.

The equipment is normal in a car of this kind. Among other items associated with the security front there are airbags, front side (can not bring back), head (type curtain) and for the driver’s knees, traction control and stability. Other devices that have are a series of two zones of climate control, computer or radio controls on the steering wheel.

After a year on the market, the brand makes a small update and comes with three variants SE, R / T and SRT8. But the best is yet to come. By 2010, and with the objective of making the shadow Chevrolet Camaro and Ford Mustang, there will be a convertible version and perhaps a 500HP engine for the SRT8. Here is the analysis of the situation.
The 2009 Dodge Challenger was officially presented in the Hall of Chicago, and after seeing their slim prototype, did not disappoint. Now Chrysler has just announce it officially.

The new Challenger has been developed on the LX platform of the Charger and 300C engines and have placed him already known in the Chrysler group. He also shared with other elements of internal models of the Chrysler group. Despite these similarities, we can ensure that the muscle car is unique, and genunio much or more impressive than any other Dodge, including the Viper.
With a few months into production, lovers of muscle cars they have learned to appreciate and demand has exceeded expectations Dodge. Before its launch had already more than 7000 orders waiting, and the SRT-8 version had already been exhausted (first in orange). Fortunately Dodge is a brand could fill volumes and to some extent with the orders of Challenger.

For now has set the Dodge Challenger at three different levels: SE, R / T and SRT-8. The first is the version that input is achieved by less than $ 22000 dollars and is equipped with 3.5 liter engine, 250 HP and 250 lb-ft of torque, with just a team. The R / T will not only amount to 1.2 liter engine and 122 HP, if not a dose of fun similar to that which gave the classic muscle cars, but with comfort, stability, security and equipment of a model year 2009 . The top version, prepared by SRT, is undoubtedly the most striking for their double lines, big wheels, but above all by its 6.1 liter engine and 425 HP, all by nearly $ 40000 dollars. The variant was a gearbox 4 speed automatic, while the R / T and SRT, the buyer will have the option of choosing between a 5-speed automatic transmission or a manual 6.

Technology at the 2009 Dodge Challenger
– System satellite navigation devices with integrated audio and voice recognition and touch screen
– System telephony libresBluetooth hands with voice recognition
– Keyless boot of the car and a button
Security in the 2009 Dodge Challenger
– Airbags curtain for front and rear passengers
– ABS, ESP, traction control and assistance system braking, all of them interconnected to come to the rescue in case of panic braking.
– Outstanding starting system coupled with manual versions.
– Lighting automatically.
– Device control the tire pressure

At this moment, the car enjoys good image, and despite being more expensive than its natural rival, the Ford Mustang, has removed much of the pie. But is on the way the 2010 Chevy Camaro and the second-generation Mustang "retro" by bringing the Dodge Challenger has to show now that is good enough so that their rivals do not affect its sales, also will offer something new and attractive to the general public.