Cars Price 2015

That the dream is about to become reality? A small sports car, with many horses, but it consumes and pollutes little. This is the intent of the Honda CR-Z Mugen is a concept for now, to be presented at the Goodwood Festival of Speed ​​in England later this month.


But really could be produced in series. Made by Mugen (which means "without limits") historical preparer Honda, which has added vitamins, CR-Z with a supercharger that increases power and torque than half of the hybrid sports series.

The 1.5 petrol now delivers 200 horsepower with 25 pounds of torque and works synergistically with electric motor (IMA, Honda). All this should provide very high performance (0 to 100 km / h well below the 7 ") in line with the very bad Civic Type" R" for an average distance by car, about 21 km / liter.

Honda CR-Z Mugen preesnta with the rear track is wider, the hood CFRP (Carbon-fiber-reinforced polymer) Mugen wheels, an adjustable rear spoiler, as the structure, which has 5 positions.

The next generation of the combination of lifestyle-dominated character.
Audi A4 in the fall of 2014 in the trade. As is known now, its already a short time later, following station wagon. For the A4 Avants successor (see photo montage above) is in the spring of 2015, which is only about half a year later to market than the new sedan.

2014 audi a4 avant

More than Avant Sportback
The new middle-class estate is more of a Sportback than a station wagon. He is to hold its own against the new BMW 3 Series Touring, which was presented a few days ago for the first time. Particularly striking is the steep rear end combined with an unusually angled rear window. Provide particularly narrow front headlights, which will also be available with all-LED technology, striking for a look. The upper edges of the single-frame grille is still slanted more. Otherwise, the newcomer very similar to its predecessor, which in view of the good sales figures certainly not a mistake. The lifestyle estate car and slims from: Thanks to an increased aluminum content of the new Audi A4 Avant is about 100 pounds lighter than its predecessor. This is around six percent lighter than the current model, which leads depending on the equipment and engine about 1,500 kilos.

Wide range of engines
Engines are the same as in the saloon. The turbocharged gasoline engines output 143 (1.4 TFSI), 177 and 225 hp (both 2.0 TFSI). When the diesels can choose the customers for engines with 122, 150, 197, 218 and 272 hp. There will also be a plug-in hybrid version that can be up to 25 kilometers purely on electric power.

Honda Insight Hybrid LX – 5doors , 5 seater, Front-Wheel Drive.
Honda Insight Hybrid LX Specifications.

Engine of Honda Insight Hybrid LX :
Displacement - 1339cc
Valve – 8 Valve, SOHC
Type – In-line 4 cylinder
System : i-VTEC, Multi-Point Fuel Injection, Drive-by-Wire™ Throttle System
Engine Block – Aluminum-Alloy
Compression Ratio - 10.8 :1
Position - Front
Alignment -
Bore x Stroke – 73 x 80 mm
Max Torque - 123 lb-ft @ 1000 – 1700 rpm
Max Power – 98hp @ 5800 rpm
Redline -
Emission - CARB Emissions Rating : ULEV/AT-PZEV

Accelerationof Honda Insight Hybrid LX :
0-100 km/h - Unknown
Top Speed - Unknown

Electric Motor of Honda Insight Hybrid LX :
DC Brushless Motor (Permanent Magnet AC Synchronous)
Max Torque – 58 lb-ft @ 1000 rpm
Max Power – 13hp @ 1500 rpm
Electric Power
Nickel Metal Hydride (Ni-MH) Battery
Output - 100.8 Volts
Rated Capacity - 5.75 Ah

Fuel of Honda Insight Hybrid LX :
Fuel Consumption - 40/43/41
Crankcase - 4.0 qt
Coolant System – 5.3 qt
Fuel Tank Capacity – 10.6 gal
Fuel Type - Regular Unleaded

Electric System of Honda Insight Hybrid LX:
Power Outlet - 12-Volt

Transmission of Honda Insight Hybrid LX :
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT)
Gear Ratios: 3.172 - 0.529
Reverse: 4.511 - 1.693
Final Drive - 4.20

Steering of Honda Insight Hybrid LX :
Electric Power-Assisted Rack-and-Pinion Steering (EPS)
Steering Wheel Turns, Lock-to-Lock - 3.29
Steering Ratio - 16.73
Turning Diameter, Curb-to-Curb (ft) - 36.1

Suspension of Honda Insight Hybrid LX :
Front - MacPherson Strut, stabilizer 18 mm
Rear - Torsion-Beam, stabilizer 16 mm

Brake of Honda Insight Hybrid LX :
Front – Ventilated Disc (10.33”)
Rear – Ventilated Disc (7.9”)

Body of Honda Insight Hybrid LX :
Unit-Body Construction
Advanced Compatibility Engineering™ (ACE™) Body Structure

Safety / Security Features of Honda Insight Hybrid LX :
3-Point Seat Belts with Front Seat Automatic Tensioning System
Adjustable Front Seat Belt Anchors
Drivers and Front Passengers Seat Belt Reminder
Dual-Stage, Dual-Threshold Front Airbags (SRS)
Front Side Airbags with Passenger-Side Occupant Position Detection System (OPDS)
Side Curtain Airbags
Drivers and Front Passengers Active Head Restraints
Advanced Compatibility Engineering™ (ACE™) Body Structure
Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)
Electronic Brake Distribution (EBD)
Daytime Running Lights (DRL)
Side-Impact Door Beams
Outboard Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren (LATCH)
Child-Proof Rear Door Locks
Immobilizer Theft-Deterrent System
Direct Ignition System with Immobilizer
Security System with Remote Entry
Power Door Locks

Dimension of Honda Insight Hybrid LX :
Length - 4376 mm (172.3")
Width - 1694 mm (66.7")
Height - 1427 mm (56.2")
Wheelbase – 2550 mm (100.4”)
Track (Front/Rear) - 1491 mm (58.7")/ 1476 mm (58.1")
Ground Clearance -
Kerb Weight – 1235 kg (2723 lbs)
Weight Distribution – 58% Front /42 %Rear
Turing Radius -
Wheels - 15" with Full Covers
Tyre - 175 / 65 R15 84S All-Season Tires, Compact Spare Tire
Cargo Volume (seat up/down) - 15.9 / 31.5 cu ft
Headroom (Front / Rear) – 975 mm (38.4”) / 912 mm( 35.9”)
Shoulder room (Front / Rear) - 1339 mm((52.7") / 1280 mm (50.4")
leg room (Front/Rear) – 1074 mm (42.3”) /851 mm( 33.5”)
Hiproom (Front/rear) – 1311 mm (51.6”) /1237 mm( 48.7”)
Passenger Volume – 85 cu ft
Interior Cargo Volume -

Interior of Honda Insight Hybrid LX :
AC - Automatic Climate Control
Beverage Holders - 8
Pocket – Front Door-Pocket Storage Bins
1st row seat - Drivers Seat with Manual Height Adjustment, Reclining Front Seatbacks, Adjustable Head Restraints
2nd row seat - 60/40 Split Fold-Down Rear Seatback
Window - Power Windows with Auto-Up/Down Drivers Window, Illuminated Window Switches Drivers window only
Audio - 160-Watt AM/FM/CD Audio System with 4 speakers, Radio Data System (RDS), MP3/Windows Media® Audio (WMA) Playback Capability , MP3/Auxiliary Input Jack, CD Text Display Capability, Speed-Sensitive Volume Control (SVC)
Tilt / Telescopic Steering - Yes / Yes
Instrument- ABS Indicator, Airbag System Indicator, Brake System Indicator, Blue Backlit Gauges, Charging System Indicator, Coolant Temperature Indicators, Door/Trunk-Open Indicator, DRL Indicator, ECON™ Button , EPS Indicator, Fuel Level Indicator, Headlight-On Indicator, High-Beam Indicator, Idle-Stop Indicator, IMA Charge and Assist Indicator, IMA System Indicator, Immobilizer System Indicator, Low Tire-Pressure Indicator, Low-Fuel Indicator, Low-Oil Pressure Indicator, Maintenance Minder Indicator, Passenger-Side Side Airbag-Off Indicator, Seat Belt Reminder Indicator, Security System Indicator, Tachometer, TPMS Indicator , Two-Tier Instrument Panel
On Board Computer / Multi Information Display (MID) - Average Fuel Economy Indicators (2), Average Speed Indicator, Digital Fuel-Mileage Indicators, Digital Odometer and Digital Trip Meters (2), Eco Guide/Eco Score, Elapsed Time Indicator, Exterior Temperature Indicator, IMA Charge and Assist Indicator, IMA System Power Flow Indicator, Maintenance Minder™ System, Miles-to-Empty Indicator
Steering Whell - Illuminated Steering Wheel-Mounted MID Controls
Light – Cargo Area

Exterior of Honda Insight Hybrid LX :
Antenna - Roof-Mounted Antenna
Glass - Tinted Glass, rear window defroster
Headlight - Projector-Beam Halogen Headlights with Blue-Tinted Chrome Bezels
Foglight - Unknown
Rear Light - LED Brakelights
Wiper - 2-Speed/Intermittent Windshield Wipers, Rear Window
Door Mirror - Body-Colored Folding Power Side Mirrors
Door Handle - Body-Colored
Bumper - Impact-Absorbing Body-Colored Bumpers

Others on Honda Insight Hybrid LX :
Eco Assist™
Tire Pressure Monitoring

The pioneering Toyota Prius hybrid is now available in a plug-in variant.


The Toyota Prius has a very successful worldwide hybrid model in the range, which now inspires the customers already in the third generation. The latest addition to the Prius, there is now also available as plug-in hybrid, the larger battery can also be charged via a plug socket and up to 25 kilometers purely electric range allows.

Prius have ESP, ABS and seven airbags are there already a head-up display, a keyless entry and start system, power windows, audio system with 6.1 "touch screen monitor, a rear view camera, cruise control, automatic climate control , an onboard computer and 15 "alloy wheels.

The interior of the Prius plug-in is designed very futuristic, yet you find yourself right off the bat handle. Perfectly positioned is the small control stick that is positioned on the flat running and free-floating center console near the top. Under the center console then there is also a large storage compartment, as well as the somewhat hidden housed controls for the heated seats. The materials used have a very high quality, and also the color choice in the interior fits perfectly with the economical Toyota.


Despite the sleek shape of the Prius for passengers and luggage provides plenty of space. Even in the second row, you can still travel comfortably. For tall passengers, only the thigh support adjustment of the steering column is a bit too short and too small. This results in a not very optimal seating position for tall drivers.

The boot capacity is also generous with 443 liters, under a small flap, there is also a very handy storage compartment in which the charging cable can be accommodated.

The many cup holders and shelves inside also offer extra space for small items. This shows that the Prius is completely tailored to the tastes of the North Americans.

Also, the engine adapts itself to fit the urban driving habits of Americans. The combination of a 1.8 liter 4-cylinder with 99 PS (73 kW) and 60 hp (18 kW) electric motor produces a system output of 136 hp (100 kW). Those who wish can lay up to 25 kilometers purely electric, and we have come in practice to a value of around 20 kilometers. Just over 90 km / h shuts the gasoline engine also is added. Nevertheless, it is mainly in urban areas often purely electric way, even if the main battery is empty.


The Prius has a cap on each side of the vehicle, one for the filling of the gasoline engine and is responsible for charging the batteries. If the batteries, you can charge the Prius Plug-in on any normal power socket. Push of a button, you can also save battery power for later retrieval, which is especially handy if you from out of town in a city with low emission zone go.

His greatest assets is the Prius hybrid plug-in without this in the city. There he can shine with its rapid acceleration up to 50 km / h and a very high proportion of electrically kilometers covered and provides a wonderful consumption.

Over land, it will be a little tougher with the Prius, which is mainly due to the continuously variable transmission. Who gets the full power, given a distressed-sounding engine features to wish its pulling power also unsatisfactory. While the Prius accelerates in 10.8 seconds from 0 to 100 km / h who wants to overtake a car on the highway, but should be patient and just wait for a long time.


Is the Prius then once in motion, he moves back very quiet and comfortable. Also, suspension and chassis are all designed for comfort on the Prius, which once again underlines its vote to the U.S. market. It seems to float across the street and can also complete long distances without problems. But he taught in curves not the best feeling, though he should offer thanks to its low center of gravity and advantages here is actually safe on the road - it just does not feel as for the passengers.

But what clearly speaks for the Prius hybrid plug-in, its consumption has actually surprised us. Specified by the factory 2.1 liters per 100 kilometers, although hardly accessible, with 3.4 liters but is still sensational efficient Prius hybrid plug-in. Even if after the batteries are not charging, the consumption remains very low. After more than 300 kilometers without additional charging of the main battery, the onboard computer was still reported very frugal 3.9 liters per 100 kilometers.


Here, the Prius would certainly have been more economical if we could have pinched the overtaking on the highway as well as the utilization of the allowable highway speeds.

It is also pleasing the clarity offered by the compact Toyota, only the two-piece tailgate makes the rear view, it offers the standard rearview camera when parking a good overview.

The Prius plug-in hybrid has proven to be very comfortable partner, who can score with good facilities and plenty of space.

But its greatest strength is its economical use of fuel. This reflects the long experience of Toyota in the hybrid drive, which works really excellent. That the CVT transmission and allow the power delivery is not much fun, the Prius might be forgiven given the sensationally low consumption. He is definitely an ideal companion for those who want to be frugal on the road, especially in urban areas.



Photo Credit: © Toyota

First Recharge hybrid four-wheel drive
The concept of plug-in hybrid cars, plug-in hybrid called draws circles. It is now clear: Mitsubishi brings the new Outlander in 2013 with the environmentally-friendly drive on the market.

mitsubishi outlander hybrid

Mitsubishi wants to bring on several shows already shown a prototype plug-in hybrid version of the Outlander during the year 2013 on the market. At the Paris Motor Show 2012 (27 September to 14 October) celebrates the world premiere production version. The Outlander plug-in hybrid EV (PHEV) is based on the new-generation Outlander, which is sold from autumn 2012. The plug-in hybrid drive has been involved from the outset in the development platform of the new Mitsubishi Outlander.


Three engines
The Mitsubishi Outlander is the first PHEV plug-in hybrid production car with permanent four-wheel drive. The system consists of an electric motor at the front and rear axle and a gasoline engine. The latter produces electrical energy via a generator, but temporary help directly with the drive. The concept provides for three modes. In EV mode, the SUV has a four-wheel drive by two electric motors. In serial mode, the propulsion arises same way, but here also operates the internal combustion engine as a supplier of electrical energy. In parallel mode, finally, there is also an electric four-wheel drive on the two electric motors, which is headed but the engine at higher speeds boost.

50 kilometers electrically clean?
The scope Mitsubishi says that the plug-in system allows more than 800 kilometers. For the pure electric range and the nature of the batteries is silent you off. Shown at the Geneva Motor Show study was to create 50 km in pure electric mode. In CO2 emissions, the Japanese seek out a target of less than 50 grams per kilometer. It should be noted that consumption depends greatly on the type of use - after all, is burned with all-electric driving at all out of gas.