Peek at the BMW X3 2.0 Diesel (F25)

Let us peek a little reportnya test results in the UK by Honest John:

Body Code: F25.

Diesel 2000cc engine from the N47 family is out of 184 PS / 380 Nm of torque with CO2 emissions of just 149 g / km for the 6 speed manual and 147 g / km to version 8 speed Automatic.

New X3 is slightly longer, slightly higher and slightly wider. Leg room is a relief on the middle seat for the passenger with a high posture. Considered to be very comfortable suspension slam despite using 18 wheels with 245/50 tires Pirelli Run Flat Tyre Scottozero.

AC System with 2 zone Climate Control. For information systems have iDrive controller with a color display.

Acceleration 0-96 km / h reached in 8.3 seconds. On the real test as far as 1400 km with a variety of traffic and weather conditions, fuel consumption measured approximately 1:16.9. If more current traffic conditions expected fuel consumption can reach 1:19. Gear ratio that is proportional where the engine turns about 3000 RPM when running 160 km / hour.

Handling is very good, the car was considered very stable when running at a speed of 208 km / hour. Cruise Control system that worked perfectly on the buttons in the steering system, easy to operate and very responsive.

Overall Length: 4565 mm

Width (excluding mirrors): 1881 mm

Height: 1675 mm

Luggage Capacity: 550 liters

Weight (/ manual): 1715 / 1790 Kg

Tank Size: 67 liters

Round Radius: 9.11 meters

Engine: 1.995cc 16-valve Common Rail 4 Cylinder Diesel

Power Maximum: 184PS / 4000 RPM

Maximum Torque: 380Nm / 1750 to 2750 RPM Transmission: 6-speed manual, 8-speed automatic

Additional information for 2000cc Diesel engine N47 type this:

Machine 2.0d from family N47 has Common Rail injection pressure of 1800 bar (Max.), Redline at 5000 RPM and uses Piezo Injector type of response is much faster than type Solenoid Injector.

Engine crankcase is made of Aluminum, VGT Turbo system with Max Boost 1.5 Bar, Flywheel system with Two Mass Flywheel.

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More Detail with Honda Brio

Brio has been officially present in Thailand with two variants, namely S and V. Both variants are equipped with 5-speed manual transmission. However, for variant V is also available CVT automatic transmission options.

Both variants of S and V use the same engine iVTEC 1.2-liter 4-cylinder that can issue a maximum power of 90 BHP / 6000 RPM. This machine itself has met the requirements of Euro 4 which is very tight. Very economical, so that 1 liter can be used to devour the distance as far as 20 miles, Honda-party claims.

This car is very compact dimensions, length keseuruhan is 3610 mm, width 1680 mm, and height 1485 mm. The distance between the wheels is 2345 mm. There was no significant change in terms of dimensions between mass-produced cars and concept cars.

Security features possessed by this compact sedan is among others: ABS, EBD, dual airbags located in the front seat and seatbelt that can tighten automatically in case of accident.

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Infiniti FX35 & FX50

Test results and evaluation report Infiniti FX35 & FX50 by the media abroad(consumerguideauto):

PERFORMANCE: Acceleration FX35 and agile enough time on the highway Powerful. While the FX50 is more than adequate performance in all situations, it's just automatic transmission upshift 7 speednya too fast while on the road uphill or catch up on the freeway.
Score: FX35 = 7FX50 = 8
Avg another car class = 6.4

Fuel Consumption: 

At the test by the Consumer Guide, FX35 AWD fuel consumption records for the City of 1:6.7 and 1:8 while driving on the freeway. Infiniti recommends using the highest octane fuel type available in the local market.
Score: FX35 = 4FX50 = 3
Avg another car class = 3.7

COMFORT: 

The suspension is firm in all types of roads, only some testers criticize about body sway as it passes through a sloping mound. FX50 who use wheel 21 is quite comfortable for passengers because of the 'Continuous Damping Control System' on his suspension. The system helps absorb shock as the car passed the road surface is uneven.
Score: FX35 = 5FX50 = 4
Avg another car class = 6

Steering wheel / HANDLING / braking: 

FX including car agile and showed excellent handling, especially the type FX50, including the time bulldoze the winding streets. Steering wheel steady and responsive when maneuvering. Solid brake system.
Score: FX35 = 6FX50 = 7
Avg another car class = 5.7

Silence: 

Voice of the wind outside rearview mirror is slightly detected, too little grit sound of tires with the road surface. As we passed a poor road surface, tire brunt of poor road surfaces slightly heard and felt. Overall FX35 little more quiet than the FX50. V8 engine sound at idle and sounded nice sporty sound when stepped on the gas pedal. Seat system with fan cooling-fan noise is greater than the sound of air blowing air-conditioning.
Score: FX35 = 7FX50 = 6
Avg another car class = 6.9

relief ROOM / COMFORT FACTOR / driver's seat (FRONT):
Score: FX35 = 7FX50 = 8
Avg another car class = 7.6

relief ROOM / COMFORT FACTOR ( REAR):
Score: FX35 = 5FX50 = 5
Avg another car class = 6

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Test Report Juke; Newest Crossover from Nissan

Rumored that the new crossover from Nissan is going to go through official channels ATPM, let us peek a little test reportnya by a media in the UK (honestjohn):

First Response, Crossover is very comfortable to drive, responsive and dings wheel suspension is quite comfortable, equipped with several options such as the 1.6 NA engine, 1.6 DIG-T and the turbodiesel 1.5 DCI. 

But Gasoline Normal aspirated 1600cc engine with dual injector (Dual Injection) appear disappointing, as it is considered quite noisy and short gear ratios so that when used in cruise mode the engine turns into a bit high. Juke has a wheelbase 2.530mm, 4.135mm length, width of 1.765mm, 1.765mm and height. Juke also adopted the technology Nissan Dynamic Control System, an integrated control system with display module that allows the driver to set the fashion aspects of driving and also to control the air conditioning system. 

Also there are 3 modes MAP option to the ECU (Engine Control Unit) is Normal, Sport & Eco whereby each MAP has a character Throttle / Torque / CVT shifting and steering characteristics are different. 

ENGINE: 1.6 Machine T-DIG (Gasoline Direct Injection - Turbo) produces 190 Bhp with 240 Nm of torque from low rpm. 

Fuel consumption is claimed 1:15.7 * and CO2 emissions of 175 gr / km in 4WD mode. to 4x2 mode fuel consumption is claimed 1:17.3 * and 159 g / km. 

While Normal aspirated version produces 117 Bhp 1600cc with the constitutional claims of fuel in 1:18.9 * with CO2 emissions of 147 g / km. 5-speed automatic transmission

And to 1500cc turbodiesel engine consumes fuel at 1:23.4 * and CO2 emissions of 134 g / km. With abundant torque of 240 Nm makes good initial traction and the engine works by relaxing Pls cruising on the highway.

*) claim the Nissan PRO: Model of the Radical, the seats are comfortable for 4 people, 1.6 engine DIG-T Impressive as well as a good 1500cc turbodiesel engine. CONS: small trunk, 4WD version only version with CVT transmission, small rear window.

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