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1. Dodge Challenger SRT shows muscles
At Dodge, stuffing instead of spilling. The Chrysler subsidiary is upgrading its Musclecar Challenger and is using a supercharger for the new 6,2-Lier-Hemi eight-cylinder for the first time. The result can be seen as well as heard. The Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat now spits out juicy 707 PS and a maximum torque of 880 Newton meters. A real hell cat is released on the streets. It manages the 400 meters from a standing start in just 11,2 seconds and is even fast at 201 km / h when driving through the destination. With the right claws like that Pirelli P257 / 40 ZR 20 P Zero tires it’s only 10,8 seconds. Grrrrr!
2. Special model for the TDI anniversary from Audi
TDI technology has now been around for 25 years. Of course, this is duly celebrated. The edition model Audi A7 Sportback 3.0 TDI Competition delivers a whopping 326 hp on the wheels and accelerates from zero to 5,1 km / h in just 100 seconds. The modifications to the turbocharger and the camshafts increase the performance of the 3,0-liter turbo diesel compared to the production model. At full throttle, additional horsepower is added briefly via a boost function. Shifting takes place using the eight-speed Tiptronic. The special model features the S-Line sports package with a 20 mm lower body, 20-inch wheels in five-spoke W design with black-painted flanks, red brake calipers, black interior, sports seats in Valcona leather and fine metal - / wood inlays. The Audi Sportback A7 3.0 TDI Competition can be ordered for a basic price of 72 000 Euro in August.
3. Hyundai ix35 Fuel Cell: It drives and drives and drives.
The ix35 Fuel Cell has set a new record for series vehicles with fuel cell drive. With the Norwegian environmentalists Marius Bornstein and Arnt G. Hartvig at the wheel, the world's first mass-produced vehicle with the environmentally friendly drive technology to cover a full 700 kilometers with just one tank of fuel. From Oslo via Gothenburg and Copenhagen we ended up in Malmö. The ten-hour journey with an average speed of 76 km / h clearly exceeded the range specification of 594 kilometers. At the end of the trip, the on-board computer even showed a remaining range of ten kilometers. Strong in the sign of the environment.
4. BMW 2er Active Tourer fills the gap
BMW has managed to fill a niche again. The compact van with a length of 4,34 meters is clearly spacious. The BMW 2er Active Tourer offers significantly more interior and luggage space and considerably more variability than the six-centimeter longer BMW X1. Prerequisite: Front-wheel drive with a transversely installed front engine. Not common in the Munich people otherwise known for rear-wheel drive engines. The usual typical features of BMW have remained. With the model, they also bring their new engine kit, each with 500 cc cylinders, into play, namely as a three- and four-cylinder petrol engine and four-cylinder diesel. From 27 200 Euro the BMW 2er Active Tourer from 27 is available. September at dealerships in Germany.
5. Small but great: the Peugeot 108.
With its dimensions, the 3,47 meter long and 1,62 meter wide city car turns the city into a playground. A turning circle of just 9,60 meters allows you to turn around in tight spaces. Perfect for the often bustling city traffic. With 196 liters, the trunk offers enough space for the shopping trip and the rear seat, which can be folded down, allows the cargo space to be increased to up to 780 liters. Two units are available to drive the 108. The 1.0 e-VTi 68 STOP & START with five-speed manual transmission and 69 hp and the 1.2 Pure-Tech 82 with five-speed manual transmission and 82 hp. The prices for the 1,0 68 VTi 5-speed manual transmission start at 8890 euros.
6. VW Scirocco becomes sportier
Volkswagen has given its Scirocco a fresh cure and revised the sporty note in particular. Letting go of the roads more dynamically and powerfully with new units that all meet the Euro 6 standard. A sports suspension, 17-inch alloy wheels, LED indicators in the wing mirror caps, front air intakes in honeycomb structure, a roof edge spoiler, license plate lighting in LED technology, double tailpipes and green thermal insulation glazing underline its sportiness. The increase in sporty on the Scirocco is called "R" and traditionally contains independent design elements. There are four petrol and two diesel engines to choose from, all of which range between 125 HP and 250 HP. The prices for the athlete from Wolfsburg start at 23 euros for the 900 TSI with Blue Motion technology.
7. Jeep Renegade becomes affordable
The entry-level Renegade Sport, which is powered by an 81 kW / 110 PS strong 1,6 liter petrol engine with five-speed gearbox and front-wheel drive, will be launched in October at the base price of 19.900 Euro. As the top model of the first small SUV series from Jeep, it is particularly suitable for off-road use and offers plenty of driving pleasure at a low price. From the basic version there is air conditioning, the Uconnect multimedia system VP2 with touchscreen, Bluetooth, AUX, SD and USB input and a hill start aid. There are also six airbags and a stability control with rollover prevention. Depending on your wishes, the equipment version can be upgraded with the Forward Collision Warning Plus collision warning system, the adaptive cruise control with distance sensor, the blind spot assistant with rear transverse movement detection and an automatic parking system including lane departure warning system.
8. New Japanese SUV Nissan X-Trail
The Japanese are also launching a new SUV. Nissan is launching the new X-Trail later this month on the market, which for the first time is also available with a third row of seats. In the basic version, the compact rolls off the assembly line with 17-inch alloy wheels, an electronic parking brake, parking aid at the front and rear, air conditioning and the modular Flexi-Board storage system in the trunk. In addition to a driver assistance package, there is also chassis control technology with active driving comfort control on board. The prices for the completely newly developed SUV in the three well-known equipment lines Visia, Acenta and Tekna start at 26 790 Euro.
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