The Volkswagen Passat CC is available from € 33,050. This price corresponds to the version that carries a gasoline engine of 160 hp . Unlike what happens with the range Passat, Passat CC is not available with different levels of equipment, but that each client can increase equipment with a list of options.

A Passat “normal” with the same engine and 160 hp version ‘Highline’ costs € 29,970, although, matching the equipment the difference between the two is reduced to about 1,800 €.

Of those 1,800 € more, offers a Volkswagen Passat with a different body design (has a certain air coupe) and less functional (four seats instead of five), and the ability to mount some elements of optional equipment that day Today you can not have another, as the system of alert change unintentional lane, the developer of active speed, variable suspension or some tires with special protection antipinchazo.

The idea of the Volkswagen Passat CC is similar to that of Mercedes-Benz CLS: a saloon, derived from another saloon, done for those who may feel attracted by the silhouette of a coupe but want four doors and do not need to carry more than two people in the rear seats.

All Passats have CC series of suspension “sport” that leaves the body 15 mm closer to the ground and a wider wheels (235/45 R17). Alternatively, you can have a variable suspension hardness (DCC), the unit we tested had mounted this element.

Volkswagen Passat CC

Range engines

Currently, the engine range consists of three variants of petrol and two Diesel. Gasoline engines are a 1.8 TSI 160 hp, a 2.0 TSI 200-hp and 299 hp 3.2 V6 (the latter is necessarily linked to a system of traction at all). The Diesel are 2.0 TDI 140 hp or 170 hp (since August 2008), both through joint injection.

All engines are direct injection and, except on petrol 299 hp, all have turbocharger.

The less powerful versions, the diesel 140 hp and 160 hp gasoline, seem the most reasonable for normal use: with these engines, the Passat CC moves with all the agility required in most circumstances.

The advantage of benefits that has the option with the 3.6 litre engine 299 hp hardly be seen in a normal driving, but its consumption is much higher it in any case. Moreover, the hypothetical advantage of smoothness of operation that could have given it six cylinders, does not seem decisive respect to the petrol 160 hp or 200 hp, which also have a very smooth operation.

CC Vokwagen Passat 1.8 TSI 160 hp. Gray fog pearl effect. Rim Daytona 18 pulgadas.El only drawback is that the 1.8 TSI is that you can not have automatic change (perhaps later take this, the Audi A3 with this engine it takes you). The 140 diesel can it may take a change automatic choice ‘DSG’ six marches. The 3.6 FSI 4Motion is a series of similar, but six marches. The 2.0 TSI can not have a change ‘DSG’ (commentary), but a traditional automatic (Tiptronic).

A equal engine, the Passat CC has virtually the same data and consumer benefits that a conventional Passat.

Bodywork and equipment

The CC Passat is longer, wider and lower than a Passat. Volkswagen has also differentiated in the interior: the instrumentation, controls the air conditioning and steering wheel are different.

The interior is approved for four passengers. The two rear seats are individual seats , instead of a bench. A negative effect arising from the curvature and the lower height of the roof is that it has less space in the rear seats and access is worse than a Passat (need to crouch more). From the standpoint of the driver, the drawback of this body is that the visibility is worse in certain angles.

The doors have no frame (picture), a solution much more frequently found in cupés that four-door cars.

It has a number of innovative elements of equipment within Volkswagen and others who until now were not available within the range Passat.

Among the former is a system for keeping track ‘Lane Assist’ means this device can do a certain amount of force on the steering wheel to avoid the car passes the road markings which surround the lane (and more in our point of view technical), is designed to curb accidents on expressways by despistes.

Another novel are equipping tires with some protection antipinchazos, serial for all models (are not like ‘Run Flat’ assembling other manufacturers). More information about these tires. In addition, the spare wheel is the same size as the other four.

There is a suspension with variable adjustment of its hardness ( “DCC”, which is set for release V6 engine with 299 hp). This element can not have any other Passat.

Volkswagen has done with the Passat and Passat CC as well as with the Mercedes-Benz E-Class and CLS: a car with a design more attractive (for as long as we have had I have not heard anyone say otherwise) at the expense limiting the interior space and functionality.

The loss of space occurs mainly in the height available in the rear seats. A person up to 1.75 m can feel comfortable ago, but since then two things happen: that slashing their heads with the roof (especially if it is sitting upright) and the headrest is too low. In a Passat this does not happen

Volkswagen Passat CC Review

That has two seats behind individual has the advantage that its occupants are better subjects in a bench bullfight. Between the two seats is a console for depositing objects persianilla closed by a roller.

Volkswagen Passat CC. Model 2008. Habitáculo.Los rear two seats can be heated but do not have any kind of adjustment (or electric or manual).

The front seats are semajantes to a Passat but has given me the impression that the seat is lower. Whether that is true or not, enter and leave the front seats has proved embarrassing to several people (of varying size and age) that we have risen to it because the sidewalk is low, there is a large distance to the outside and lugs side of the seat does not facilitate the movement.

The front seats are standard adjusted manually (except the driver’s seat-back, which is electric). The subject is providing very good and are not uncomfortable to travel.

Alternatively there are regulations for all electrical adjustments (height, distance and driving, seat-back and the sidewalk), with memory for the driver. Since August 2008 there is also a heating and ventilation system for the front seats.

The instrumentation, controls the air conditioning and steering wheel (there are three different) are different from those of a Passat.

Our test unit had a steering wheel that appears in this picture and that is the same as that may have the Golf 2009. This leaflet has some new controls to handle functions that displays the screen is on the table of instruments (computer and various functions of the car, like opening doors or outdoor light to open or close it with the command), the phone or the sound equipment.

The commanders of the air conditioning are the same as has the Skoda Superb and the new Golf. With regard to who has the Passat normal in the CC (picture) is more difficult to read the selected temperature (picture). The automatic mode has two programs that are differentiated by the air flow that drives the fan.

Volkswagen Passat CC. Model 2008. Salpicadero.En general, all the controls are placed within reach and visible hand. The exception are those next to the gear selector to the right of it, and acting on the control system of air leak, the adaptive suspension and electric rear bumper. The first and last element is little used and therefore does not strike me as an inconvenience that are located there, it seems to me a mistake placement of the suspension: the absence of any witness in the instrument panel about the program in which is (Normal, Sport or Comfort) is almost impossible to see text that is illuminated on the key.

In the dashboard there are decorative elements in wood or polished aluminium, and can be ordered a package of special interior lighting ( “package environment”).

The bags of the front doors are smaller than those of a standard Passat. In fact in the Passat CC can be stretched a little bottles of water and on the other there is room to move vertically a bottle of 1.5 litres.

With a panoramic glass roof is lost sunglasses holder that goes in front of ceiling lights. It occupies almost all the front seats (has a surface of 0.84 sq metres, 750 mm x 1,120 mm) and can be lifted but not open.

The trunk has a volume of 532 l. It is a very large volume (more than a Passat) because Volkswagen has given this information including the hole for the spare wheel. In Spain the Passat CC spare wheel is the same size as the other four (which is a very good idea); in other markets does not lead. The trunk is connected to the passenger compartment by a hatch that lets you enter long objects.

Other items of equipment are the new browser RNS 510 (premiered at the Tiguan) that includes a touch screen and hard drive. You can have a system to help with camera in the parking area back (hidden in the emblem of Volkswagen, image) and guides that make it easier to maneuver. This system takes value in a car as the Passat CC, where the visibility is very limited backwards.

The Volkswagen Passat CC has the poise itself for big cars designed to travel. With the variable suspension damping (optional) there is a big difference between programs running “Sport” and “Comfort”. With the ‘Sport’ selected, the suspension of the Passat CC loses much of its absorption capacity and transmits the state’s strong sharpness with the occupiers, something happens to a much lesser extent with the “Comfort”.

The difference in comfort between the two programs I have found much higher than that in stability there, so how ‘Sport’ only if I find interesting is going to lead to a very fast pace along a road with asphalt is perfectísimo state.

There is a third suspension of the program, called “Normal”, with a level of harshness between the other two, and I have no clear to its usefulness. If you want comfort must be to make a mandatory program ‘Comfort’ if we want to reduce as much as possible the swing that you use is the ‘Sport’.

CC Vokwagen Passat 1.8 TSI 160 hp. Gray fog pearl effect. Daytona 18 pulgadas.Aun wheel when the program is selected smaller firm, the suspension reacts with dry before the irregularities that cause vertical movement of the body very quickly (for example, a change of asphalt with gap).

With the option of variable suspension, assisted by the leadership also changed as the program selected (greater opposition to shift the way ‘Sport’, with more Suevos’ Comfort ‘).

On the roads of many curves the Passat CC is also satisfactory if you are a car stable and with good touch. On the other hand, who look for a car with some flexibility (as may be a MAZDA6) will feel disappointed because it is not. A fast pace is easy to enter the curve, but once that is strongly supported, what is that subvire normal lot. I have found that the tires give little grip, rather because the rear axle does not help in any way to round the curve. In a Passat ‘normal’ is relatively easy to get a slip of the rear wheels to curb ahuecar or in a closed curve in the Passat CC is virtually impossible to do so.

Volkswagen Passat CC

In addition to lead briefly versions of 140 hp (diesel) and 299 hp (petrol) in the presentation, we have carefully tested the bearing the petrol engine 1.8 TSI 160 hp.

It is a very pleasant to drive, with an engine that pushes forcefully in a very comprehensive regime. Thanks to overfeeding system is not usually necessary to reduce a march to gain speed in normal conditions.

CC Vokwagen Passat 1.8 TSI 160 hp. Gray fog pearl effect. Rim Daytona 18 pulgadas.Si what we want is the maximum acceleration (eg make an overtaking occupy the shortest possible time the opposite lane) if we must always use the shifter: circulating in a turbo about 150 hp at 80 — 90 mph is usually sufficient to lose one or two marches, in which petrol engine must go down to three. That has to do it does not strike me as an inconvenience because the movement needs to be done with the arm is the same and also the acceleration we get this gasoline engine is higher.

Like the other supercharged engine with direct injection gasoline we’ve tested the Volkswagen Group, this also has similar operation which has a very smooth and progressive, just ‘broken’ because at the time of initiating the march has a small lack of momentum While not as sharp (magnitude and duration) and most turbo engines that are sold today.

Volkswagen Passat CC

Consumption of this release is reasonable for a car that weighs 1,430 kg. After travelling over 300 km highway with several major ports, at an average speed of 136 mph, consumption was 8.4 litres/100 km. In tours around town and has not spent more than 11 litres/100 km.

Tyres antipinchazos which has the Passat CC are manufactured by Continental, which refers to them as’ ContiSea.

There are few conventional tires, which had been added by the inner side of the banda rolling a layer of a product highly viscous. This product prevents the loss of air whenever the sharp object that is nailed in the banda rolling takes up about 5 mm in diameter.

According to Volkswagen this system prevents about 85% of punctures. The system does not protect from cuts in the flanks, something that increasingly more frequent in-especially in some roads, since manufacturers tend to put tires increasingly lower profile. The Passat series of CC has no spare wheel, or emergency, but you can add optional the same size as the other four.

Tyres’ Run Flat ‘are structurally and functionally different from those bearing the Passat CC: basically what we have are very few side reinforced to not hit the rim on the floor when it completely loses air pressure, thus are can continue the progress so during a certain amount of miles already low speed. Precisely, the rigidity of the flanks harms comfort is lost partly because the pier giving effect tyres.

Volkswagen said that the system ‘ContiSea’ is preferable to ‘Run Flat’ using other manufacturers for two reasons: the tyres’ ContiSea “are cheaper and the sides of the tire are more flexible, so you do not make the car more uncomfortable.

The BMW 1 Series convertible is available from € 30,900 (all prices). It is a canvas convertible roof and four-seater built from Series 1. For the shape of the bodywork, its silhouette recalls over a 3 Series convertible to Series 1 of the three five-door.

Its nearest competitor is the Audi A3 convertible, also of 4 squares and similar features. The Series 1 convertible, with 170 hp engine, it costs € 33,900. It is more expensive than the Audi A3 Cabrio 1.8 T FSI 160 hp, which is priced at € 32,030.

The Series 1 convertible is available with four petrol engines, which can be configured with manual or automatic, all six speeds. The versions are: the 118i (143 hp), 120i (170 hp), 125I (218 hp) and 135i (306 hp turbocharged).

In the range of diesel engines 1 Series Cabrio is only available version 120d (177 hp). The dual turbo diesel engine and 204 hp with a 1 Series 123d Coupé is not available in the 1 Series convertible.

All engines are previously appointed direct injection.

BMW 1 Series convertible

All versions of Series 1 are characterized because they have a good relationship between consumption and benefits. In part, consumption is low because the 1 Series convertible has some interesting middle to contain the cost of fuel.

It has a roof made of canvas with an electro hydraulic mechanism that allows the roof to move completely in 22 seconds and up to a speed of 40 km/h. When the hood is folded, it is completely hidden under the lid of the trunk.

The roof of canvas is available in several shades, black, beige or anthracite-coloured with a certain amount of silver threads, which incide sunlight, emit a characteristic brightness.

The volume of the trunk is 305 l if the roof is on the bodywork and 260 l if the roof is in the trunk. As the roof partially occupy the volume of the trunk, there is a mechanism that must be manually operated to distribute the space for the roof space and cargo; thus can not lower the ceiling if the whole trunk full of luggage.

The rear seats of the BMW 1 Series convertible (with an extra price of 296 €) can be communicated with the trunk through a hatch between the two backs post. The gap is enough to carry two golf bags or two tables of snow.

Behind head of the rear seats are some bars shrink if leaving the car overturn. At the same time, the tensioners are activated emergency belts front (the rear can not have this element) and jump front airbags.

In the options list there is also an aerodynamic deflector to better protect occupants of the car when the wind moves descapotado (366 €).

BMW 1 Series convertible

The Series 1 convertible shows some elements of specific equipment for this release, as coatings skin, to be treated less hot when exposed to sunlight, and a climate with an additional feature for when it circulates with the roof removed. Under these conditions, this feature gives priority to the ambient temperature and the incidence of sunlight when it comes to adjust the intensity of ventilation.

The front seats are specific to this release. According to the BMW backs are reinforced to make them safer in case of reaching back.

The 135i version has a package of series called ‘M’ which is distinguished by elements of decoration for bodywork and the interior. Outside, there is a front entrance of air greater than in the other versions, a modified bumper, some more pronounced side stirrups and a diffuser air at the rear of the bodywork. Other specifics for the bodywork has this release are the bars in the chrome grille and exhaust outlets with the same finish. In the interior, the package ‘M’ consists of sports seats, steering wheel specific, one-foot metal supports and some silver aluminum moldings.

The decorative elements and seating package ‘M’ are available optionally in the other versions of Series 1 convertible. What may not be less powerful versions is the team’s brakes 135i, different programming stability control, direction or the accelerator.

This version 135i also has a different programming stability control, power steering and throttle. It is also exclusive to this release, the team consisting of brake discs front Gripper fixed six Bombina and Gripper fixed two wheels after a bowler hat. The clamps are gray, with the letters in white BMW. The remaining models are floating pliers. The wheels for this release are 18 “.

The equipment available for the Series 1 convertible has many elements in common with the rest of the Series1 models. These are an active steering, auxiliary connections “AUX-In” and port “USB” for external audio players. The central command “i-Drive ‘is associated with browser versions; if this does not lead element, instead there is a gap for depositing objects.

With the 1 Series BMW coupe unveiled a new type of rear differential, smaller and less friction

The range of 2007 Phaeton differs from the previous changes in his front and elements of hardware that may have. In addition, there are new engine turbo of 233 hp, which meet the Euro 5 emissions regulations, and can no longer take the V10 TDI of 313 hp. It will be on sale in late June.

The Phaeton is a luxury saloon for quality and dynamic qualities falls short of models of Audi, BMW, Lexus or Mercedes-Benz. It is available with two body lengths, one of 5,055 mm and 5,175 mm of another elongated, and may be behind a bench for three passengers or two individual seats.

There are four engines to choose a petrol and three turbo air. The Diesel is new and gives 233 hp; has six cylinders in V and through direct injection common. This engine meets European standards of Euro 5 emissions that will force since 2009 and which obliges reduce particulate emissions by 80 percent.

Compared with the old 225-hp V6 TDI, the new engine has an 8 hp more power and does not increase the average consumption approved, which is 9.6 litres/100 km. Emissions of CO2 not change, 259 gr/km. Volkswagen says that benefits are better, if only mentioning the maximum speed (236 mph versus 234 mph). The V10 diesel engine, 5.0 litre engine capacity and 313 hp is not available in the new range.

Gasoline engines remain unchanged. There is a 241 hp V6 (proof of this engine in the range above), a 335 hp V8 and W12, 450 hp.

Now, the range Phaeton may lead some elements of equipment which already had some of its alternatives, as a programmer speed active (PCA) similar to the Touareg, a system for detecting obstacles front (Front Scan) and other obstacles in blind spots ( “Side Scan) (more about these devices). There is also a device that automatically connects shorter if the lights are driving more than 140 kph, after 10 s, while it rains.

Other elements of hardware that have changed or are new, are the browser through DVD, with more features, an entertainment system, Bluetooth connectivity for mobile phones that recognizes voice instructions and memory for up to 1,000 records on the agenda ( can enter up to four telephone numbers for registration). In addition, a new system of checking tire pressure.

The GLK is a new Mercedes SUV slight that presents itself as an alternative to Q5 Audi, BMW X3, Tiguan Volkswagen and Volvo XC60.

The price of the more affordable version (GLK 220 CDI, Diesel 170 hp), is € 42,850, while well with this engine, although it already knows the price, not arrive at dealers until the second quarter of 2009. For other versions, deliveries will begin next October. There are two petrol and diesel. The gasoline have 231 hp (GLK 280, € 49,900) and 271 hp (GLK 350, € 52,650). The remaining Diesel gives 224 hp (GLK 320 CDI, € 52,100). All versions have an automatic change of seven speeds, called ‘7G-Tronic.
At least initially, Mercedes-Benz GLK requires the purchase of two packages of optional equipment, that is 2,229 or 1,294 € to join the selling price. These packages are called “Foreign Deportivo Package ‘or’ All terrain aesthetics Package”.

Apart from the above, there are two basic configurations of GLK, exclusive: one is designed for driving on difficult areas of countryside, with steep slopes and slopes (picture left) and another to basically move on asphalt (wet and dry) . It is very important to take good decision about what to choose because they include setting things right once and learned different unity, there is no possibility of change.

The transmission system of Mercedes-Benz GLK available, as happens in Class C 4Matic, a central differential that distributes little more strength to the rear wheels to the front, at a rate 55 to 45. In the case of a loss of traction at any wheel, a clutch acts on the differential to modify the distribution of power between the front and rear axles.

The GLK is not reductive or mechanical locking differentials. The version aimed at use by field has an electronically controlled descent slope (DSR). The clear head to the floor of the body (without the “Package Deportivo Foreign ‘) GLK is 201 mm versions of gasoline and 187 mm in the Diesel. The angle is 23 º and 25 º output.

The GLK measured 4.53 meters long, 1.84 wide and 1.69 high. The weight varies between 1,830 kg of GLK 280 and 350 petrol and 1,880 kg of 320 CDI. With these measures, the GLK is shorter and close to the Audi Q5 and BMW X3; however, is the highest. The battle (2.75 m) is also lower than the Q5 (6 cm) and X3 (4 cm). Its aerodynamic coefficient is 0.35, that of an Audi Q5 is 0.33.

The trunk, including the double bottom, has a capacity of 450 litres. Abat rear backrest forward, the carrying capacity of the GLK increases to 1,550 litres.

Some items of equipment.

The GLK is “Agility Control”, a suspension of adaptive functioning mechanical fits the harshness of the buffer to the surface on which it is moving the vehicle. Thus, the suspension will be firmer and smoother road in driving through the countryside. The “Agility Control” also includes a power steering with a rack of variable pitch.

The equipment package includes two-stage airbags for driver and passenger, knee airbag for the driver, the system NECK-PRO adjustable headrests sensitive to collisions in the front seats, pedals autoplegables in the event of an accident and ISOFIX anchorages, among others elements.

The GLK may also have technology as an option “Pre-Safe” capable of anticipating a collision. So, when it detects that an accident may occur, some active passive safety systems, from pretensioners seat belts until the mechanism that replicates the pedals. In addition the system is set to aid the emergency braking (BAS), which operates in the first moments, where the driver steps on the pedal fully, noting a danger on the road, which reduces the stopping distance.

In the GLK, Mercedes-Benz has increased the space between the bonnet and mechanical elements with the aim of increasing the absorptive capacity of impacts in case of violation.

Other elements of standard equipment are the two zones of climate control ( “THERMATIC 2-zone”), the steering wheel adjustable for height and depth, electrically adjustable front seats, audio equipment, radio / CD and Bluetooth connectivity to mobile phone , Progressive brake lights, chilled glove box, notice of loss of pressure in a tire, the developer of speed and alloy wheels of 17 “with 235/60 tyres.

Among the elements there is an optional three-zone climate control ( “THERMOTRONIC 3-zone”), a multimedia entertainment system for passengers in rear seats, the recognition system orders by voice ( “LINGUATRONIC ‘), alloy wheels up to 20 “, the system helps the car park (” PARKTRONIC “) or an electric panoramic glass ceiling.

Available optionally ‘COMAND APS’, a multimedia system for driver and passengers that includes browser, DVD and a high-capacity hard drive that may be associated with a TV tuner and a digital camera. The browser has a feature specifically designed to move beyond the asphalt, because if the vehicle is on a road or a track that are not registered in the browser, the driver can activate a feature with which to create the route and known throughout how time to return to his starting point.

Other options include adaptive lighting system (ILS), which offers five different functions that are activated in certain weather conditions and driving, and the mechanism ‘EASY-PACK’ trunk, which rises or falls with the push of the gate a switch.

For the passenger compartment there are different coating materials (upholstery, wood or aluminum).

The GLK, aesthetically has certain commonalities with other SUVs from Mercedes-Benz M Class, and above all GL. This new SUV, based on the prototype GLK Vision and Vision GLK BlueTec HYBRID, can have two types of “packages” of equipment that alter its outward appearance.

According to Mercedes-Benz GLK acronyms refer to their skills outside the asphalt ( “Gelände” means field in German), luxury (L) and its compact size (K).

The Volkswagen Polo is a utility body that can have three five-door. Its length is 3,916 mm.

It is on sale with a range of petrol and diesel engines between 60 and 150 hp power, from 11,690 €. The Pole is the most powerful GTI  and there is a specific body, called CrossPolo .

The Volkswagen Polo stands out for its space, the quality of certain coatings inside and because it is more expensive than the average.

At equal power, the Volkswagen Polo is a little more expensive than a Renault Clio, and more than a Fiat Grande Punto or a Ford Fiesta. A Skoda Fabia is only a little cheaper than the Polo, but may have more equipment from the cheaper versions.

The main changes of the new range with respect to 2005 are presented in gasoline engines.

In gasoline there is a 1.2 litres (60 and 70 hp; had before least 5 hp), 1.4 (75 and a new variant of 80 hp) and 1.6 l (105 hp). The petrol engine 80 HP has the peculiarity that can be associated with a new automatic gearbox six marches. The 75 hp gasoline is sold only with four-speed automatic change. The rest carry a manual gearbox five speeds (except the most powerful diesel, which has six).

The Diesel is the 1.4 with two power levels (69 and 80 hp) and 1.9 l (101 and 131 hp). The petrol engines of 1.2 litre to 1.4 l Diesels are three cylinders.

The engines of 1.2 l have a low consumption (according to official data spend 5.8 litres/100 km on the trail of approval). The Pole with diesel engines also notable for their low power consumption, but with the disadvantage that they are noisy (especially in urban routes). The Polo Diesel 101 hp is a car with the performance required to travel with agility by any road.

The Polo is a car a car is spacious and well done. The most notable difference with respect to a Renault Clio, with a Peugeot 207 and Citroen C3 is a larger in the rear seats. For interior space in the rear seats, the Polo is comparable to Skoda Fabia and the Fiat Grande Punto.

It gives a positive feeling of finishing, because the position at the wheel is comfortable and because the controls are well accessible to the driver. For versions with three-door body is foreseen a system that favors access to rear seats.

It is gratifying for his road link between convenience and comfort, although not the most agile. With the sport suspension that may have some versions (for the series’ Highline ‘and option for the GT) the car does not lose much comfort and win something in precision

The range consists of three levels of equipment ‘Edition’, ‘GT’ and ‘Highline’.

At least equipped ‘Edition’ lacks some interesting elements of equipment: You can not take either option, climate control, stability control, head airbags or a handsfree phone. The petrol engines of 1.2 l can only be purchased with the equipment ‘Edition “.

None of the versions can lead xenon headlights, but not because a lack of lighting that has the Polo is good. The list of items of optional equipment missing some connection as “Bluetooth” for the phone, which can not take any Pole. The browser is black and white screen.

Cadillac CTS-V

The CTS-V is the most powerful version of the CTS range, which is the four-door saloon mid-sized Cadillac. It has an engine pressure of approximately 558 HP.

It is the first CTS-V that will be sold outside North America, Europe, Asia and Middle East. Cadillac leads in North America offering a version CTS-V since 2004 (with a 5.7 litre engine 405 hp), based on the CTS 2002. The new CTS-V is based on the 2008 range of CTS.

Cadillac is intended that the CTS-V competes with cars like the BMW M5 or Mercedes-Benz E63 AMG.

It has a V8 engine of 6.2 litres of engine capacity, with a volumetric compressor. This engine has similarities with the one who carries the Corvette ZR1, which gives 628 HP .

The CTS-V will be available with a manual gearbox and six-speed dual-disc clutch (like the Corvette ZR1) or with an automatic also six marches and controls on the steering wheel to change gear. The traction is to the rear wheels and has a limited slip differential.

Cadillac CTS-V

From series will have a variable damping through magnetic fluid (Cadillac called “Magnetic Ride ‘; within GM also uses the Cadillac STS, Corvette and other manufacturers like Audi. Technical information on this suspension). Although this buffer gives an adjustment variable hardness automatically depending on the conditions, the driver can manually select two adjustments, “Tour” and “Sport”.

The brakes are Brembo brand, with six-piston calipers for the front wheels and the back four. The number of tyres with some Michelin Pilot Sport2, with 19 wheels. ”

The CTS-V will Recaro seats with electric adjustment for some positions and for other tire.

Other elements of hardware that may have is a browser with hard drive, a Bose sound system, and connection ‘Bluetooth’ for the phone.

Cadillac CTS-V

The body of the CTS-V has several variations compared to the rest of the CTS. The most important are the size of the tires of the air intakes and that the bonnet is more bulky to accommodate the engine.

Mercedes-Benz put up for sale shortly a range of updated its minivan small. As the model still sells, will be available in two body: three and five doors.

The new model is changing the look of the bodywork, materials and coatings inside the equipment, as well as in some versions Mercedes-Benz has taken various steps to having a lower consumption.

All of the Class A engines are four cylinders. From gasoline there are four alternatives: A 150 (95 hp); A 170 (116 hp), A 200 (136 hp) and A 200 Turbo (193 hp). With diesel engine there are three variants: A 160 CDI (82 hp), 180 CDI (109 hp) and 200 CDI (140 hp) gasoline engines the name refers to the cylinder capacity. In Diesels not, because they have the same block of 2.0 l.

The changes to reduce consumption occur in versions A 150, A 170 and A 160 CDI in the latter, only in the bodywork of three doors. Mercedes-Benz called these versions’ BlueEFFiCiENCY. These versions will be available in autumn, ie, after the launch of the new Class A.

The changes affecting these variants are twofold. The A 160 CDI has BlueEfficiency improvements in aerodynamics (including the bodywork is 10 mm closer to the ground) in weight, rolling resistance and also has an alternator that does not lessen the power to the motor in phases acceleration, only generates energy in phases restraint. These measures makes the A 160 CDI 3p pass l/00 spend 4.9 km to 4.5 litres/100 km.

In versions of gasoline and A150 BlueEFFICIENCY A 170 BlueEFFICIENCY, there is a reduction in consumption because they have a system that automatically starts and the engine when the car is stopped and the driver puts deadlock (ECOstart / stop). When stepping on the clutch and releases the brake, the engine automatically gets underway. This measure is designed to reduce consumption in the city. Thus, the A 150 BlueEFFICIENCY consumes 5.8 litres/100 km in the cycle approved, instead of 6.2 litres/100 km from the current model.

Mercedes-Benz Class A

There will be three lines of equipment, “Classic”, “Elegant” and “Avantgarde. The last two are standard alloy wheels of 16 “in diameter. Among other things, “Avantgarde” carries a bumper with a more sporting and details brushed aluminium finish with dark. The ‘Elegance’ has details on wood.

There are also improvements in equipment. Thus, if mounted with the most sophisticated navigation system (APS COMMAND ‘), mapping is stored on a hard drive and a slot for SD memory cards. The new Class A players will also have connections for external sound.

The Class A will have a brake light system that, under certain circumstances (such as a strong braking more than 50km / h) makes pilots alike several times per second. The stability control (ESP) now has a feature that facilitates the start pending.

After the launch, may have an automatic parking system ( “parking assist”). This system helps maneuvers parking online. It consists of a series of ultrasonic sensors in the bodywork, first determine if the gap is sufficient parking available and if so, and the driver engages reverse, and the system moves the steering wheel as needed until leave your car parked. The driver only needs to accelerate and stop what is necessary. This system needs to run a minimum gap of 5.19 m, either left or right sense of progress. It is a system similar to that used by the Volkswagen Touran.

The Cadillac BLS is a model mechanically similar to an Opel Vectra or a Saab 9-3; manufactured in the same premises as the 9-3 and with the same range of engines.

It’s for sale with four doors and bodywork also familiar with bodywork (Wagon). The BLS measures 4,680 mm long, 1,752 mm in width and 1,471 mm in height. There are very few dimensions similar to those of a Honda Accord, a MAZDA6 or a Peugeot 407.

It is the first Cadillac with diesel engine and, by finishing quality, price and equipment, can resemble an Audi A4, BMW 3 Series or a Jaguar X-Type, plus a Saab 9-3. It differs from a Saab 9-3 mainly because his style exterior and interior (but inside there are some common elements).

It’s for sale in Spain from € 29,990, up to 45,990 € of the more expensive version (2.8T Sport Luxury V6 255cv Aut. Vel 6.). The price of diesel less expensive version (1.9D 150cv Business) is € 31,340.

The Saab 9-3 with the same diesel engine rather than standard equipment costs € 31,292 (list of cars from 30,000 € from 4.5 to 4.8 m, with diesel engine from 135 to 165 hp). An Audi A4 TDI 140 hp and, above all, a BMW 320d of 177 hp are more expensive than a Cadillac BLS.

The range of Cadillac BLS consists of four engines (three petrol and two Diesel), all of them turbocharged. The petrol are 175, 209 and 256 hp. The Diesel has 150 hp and 180 hp power.

In addition, the BLS has a variant of gasoline with 200 hp power that can be used as fuel E85 (85 percent ethanol and 15 percent gasoline).

According to the engine, carries a six-speed manual or an automatic five or six gears.

Cadillac BLS

There are four versions depending on the equipment: ‘Business’,’ Elegance ‘,’ Sport ‘and’ Sport Luxury. ” There will be available all combinations of engine and equipment.

As the 9-3, the BLS is a car that gives one aspect of quality superior to most models of its size. The coating materials are rich and the adjustment is good. This Cadillac manufactured in Europe seems to me superior in this regard to the Cadillac manufactured in the U.S. Some interior elements are the same as those of a Saab 9-3, as the parking brake lever, or some of intermittent controls the dashboard.

All the dashboard is made of plastic and foam, a material that many brands reserved for the most visible. Also this material is the interior lining of the doors, even at its lowest part, which is normally hard plastic and little treaty. The central part of the console, between the two seats, is a hard plastic but with a surface treatment that gives good. The frames with metallic finish on the dashboard that there are plastic.

The driving position strikes me as well, except for the seats. The two versions that he had led leather upholstery and, with it, the seats are very slippery. The sidewalk is rather short; gives little support in the thighs, making it advisable to adjust the pitch of the sidewalk to the front is a little higher. The endorsement does not have a very loose and leaves surround the dorsal area.

All controls are very handy, at least in the version without the screen. Visibility is good, within the normal range in a car today. It is a car fit for those who prefer driving in a low position and to some extent, there is no problem in dimensions, people will find sufficient trail highest longitudinal seat and headroom.

Cadillac BLS

By contrast, in the rear seats can hardly go comfortably because adults lack longitudinal space. The width and height are sufficient, but the space for the legs is even less than the car shortly habitable ago, as an Audi 4 or a Volvo S40.

The data volume of 425 l trunk is little for a car of this size. But the truth is that meter could be a box of 100 x 100 x 45 cm and even on some space. Although not have a perfectly fair, it is very profitable for their proportions.

Dynamically, touch the BLS is similar to that of a Saab 9-3. We have not driven enough to be sure, but I think it is even more comfortable suspension. You do not have the agility of some saloons such as a BMW 3 Series or a Honda Accord, but his response is satisfactory at the wheel in normal use.

We have conducted a diesel 150 and the V6 petrol 256 hp, both versions’ Elegance. ” These two models have wheels of various sizes: changing the width and diameter (225/45 17 in one case and in another 235/45 17). The Diesel was Pirelli P Zero Rosso tires, gasoline was Pirelli P7.

The Diesel is a comfortable car suspension, which does not strike me as too soft. The V6 petrol is clearly harder suspension; has better touch, but it is more uncomfortable. Nor is unbearable because a moratorium is not so hard, for example, as the leading series of a BMW 3 Series. I have not tested the V6 gasoline Sport Luxury version, which has an even tougher suspension and tires of 18 “with less profile tire. As is the Elegance version with wheels of 17″, it seems to me that the only other it is advisable for anyone willing to take a car uncomfortable in exchange for having better touch.

Cadillac BLS

As in the Saab 9-3, the motor is low if the soil is somewhat slippery, especially with the 255 hp engine. The stability control works well, it is hard to miss the car to accelerate the trend too. The P Zero Rosso tires have seemed to me that the noisiest P7. Not so much in the running, but the noise when transmitting step firm Bach.

The diesel engine of 150 hp has the same response in other models that they carried (for example, the Alfa Romeo GT), but perhaps with a little more softness and less noise at idle. It is an engine suitable for sustaining a high cruising speed and gives the ability of acceleration you would expect in a car like this.

We led with the manual gearbox six marches. With this box, benefits and consumption are within the average, compared with models of similar size and power. Differences with the best are not large, except at maximum speed.

The V6 engine of 255 hp is very strong and rapid response to throttle. It’s a very nice engine because, besides having a good reserve of acceleration is smooth and quiet. The automatic gearbox six speeds with which he led what is mild and usually leads to the car in the proper regime. Like other cases of this type, its main shortcoming is what it takes to respond to a sudden need for acceleration.

It has a lever and controls on the steering wheel-type sequential, but to use previously, you should select the manual mode with the lever. This would preclude quickly select a march short. In addition, commanders of the steering wheel (left to reduce, to enhance law) are those who should be pushing, less comfortable than those of which must be thrown away.