Toyota unveils production-ready C-HR

Toyota unveils production ready C-HR

Toyota knew it was a bit late with the small crossover. So he thought it was to make a splash. C-HR is the spark.

"The designers drew the initial sketches for a concept car, and we told them 'stop there'. We do not tamper with it," Toyota Europe boss Karl Schlicht said TopGear.com. So that the production car is good enough to follow the concept. And yes that means it has poor visibility from the rear seat and the trunk is smallish. He was fine with it. "If everything else had to be compromised, the winning design."

The front end face of the latest Toyota carry the gene, but the side is something else. Metal under-directional double stone shells, and sharp Taper window line. If you think that the area around the door handle is a little messy, well, we agree. In the vicinity of the hatchback is all peacock's tail does not need aero: spoiler, extractors, diffuser.

Yup, there must be a whole lotta design going on here.

Inside, too. And you're hit by a tremendous step forward in the interior and quality for Toyota. This obviously has to spend money. "Europe demands more from around the world," Schlicht said, and the car was made for our continent. Soft materials and interesting textures. Diamond motif is all over the place: in the switch, even a dimple in the headlining.

Connected applications and end on JBL stereo entertainment features on the big screen. Driver assistance, at all levels, including the city of active braking and active cruise control.'

Toyota's massive business in today's hybrids. So dealers have ordered more than 70% of their first-stock C-hours as a hybrid. And by the way there first attract potential owners to C-HR of Toyota anything ever.

Hybrid has a 1.8-liter gasoline engine making 120hp, and the Holy emit 82g / km of CO2. Rivals did not come close in carbon. There's also a new 1.2 turbo with 114hp, available with FWD or 4WD. Front-driver manual, AWD CVT.

The engineers made big promises to the chassis dynamics, aided by Toyota's new global platform. We'll be the judge of that, when we get to leave in November.

Oh by the way before anyone says Urban Cruiser is Toyota's first small crossover, let's Toyota dignity quietly forgotten. The distance between it and the C-HR really bottomless.

Honda Mobilio 1.5 V

Honda Mobilio 1.5 V

It's not every day you are passionate about driving the latest MPV. After all, remove the illusion of automotive scribes just drive the car the most remarkable (and some really picky about it). Now, you have to make exceptions for Mobilio for one simple reason: it's Honda. At least, you know it's got a decent drive. Plus, because it was done impeccably well during the trip to Puerto Galera, should be done either on a regular drive. So after a week of putting it through its paces, it can certainly be concluded that Mobilio in a good car? Well, yes! This is especially true if you can not practice family planning.

Aesthetically, few people think Mobilio for visually-challenged. Honestly, there is no need for such harsh criticism. Of course, it does not look sharp as Jaz or HR-V, but it still had the meat styling to make it look attractive. It can be mistaken for a wagon with a planted stance. Compared with other MPVs, it is the only one to maintain a profile like a car that even though 189-mm ground clearance. In fact, without peering through the glass, you could mistake it for a cart. And who does not like wagon? Front-end is the most controversial; The terms of love-it-or-hate-it, but it makes him stand out. The rest of the package is more universally accepted.

With an interior that is largely shared by the twins Brio Brio riveting, settled in the cabin carries the smell of familiarity. Unlike polarizing exterior design, the interior is quite simple and easy. There is little attempt to provide a dashboard design that is impressive, but still fun because directedness that. In all honesty, every driver will be willing to trade aesthetic for something that can be operated with a touch of nuance. Mobilio passed that test. It takes less than a few seconds to get acquainted with the driver's seat and control. The price of less than one million pesos, a variety of hard plastic which is understandable, but at least the fit and finish are consistent.

Space-wise, it does the job became a family hauler that makes sense. Honda said it was supposed to ferry seven and that's possible; but realistically, if you want everyone to be comfortable, keeping the body count to six. Yes, there is good leg and knee room for everyone, but less shoulder room. The reason for this is simple: the width. Length is enough for three rows of seats, but with only a 1,683-mm wide, it was a bit cramped. What is lacking for the width, it makes up for in versatility. It is one of the best things with Mobilio. The third row folds in a 50/50 split and fell, hooking to the second line of cargo space. The second row folds, bending, and slide in a 60/40 split that allows Mobilio easy to match with the items long. And get this, you can fold down the second row or fall in any position without wedging against the rear of the front seats. It is a technique which is right there.

If there was one criticism you will level against though is felt Do AC taxed to handle seat in Manila. That's surprising given the fact that it was supposed to be horrible design Indian summer. It is to two things: the first is the poor position of the front air vents good blow cool air into your hand or the face (and not much else). Furthermore, the rear air conditioning unit has only ventilation in the sense of their second row in the third row will only have lifetimes in the back.

No one really expects MPV driving particularly well, but driving is the power of a great Mobilio. Again, without the third-row seat, it's really going to pass on a cart right. Whether it's the city, highway, or road curved, it feels pretty much like a car with an additional row seats. Electric power steering is light at the feedback, but is heavy on precision. Limit, the understeer, requires some correction steering, but at least there is a belief in pushing this MPV remains. On the way, it's not as convenient as Brio riveting, but not decisive as Brio. In other words, it is balanced. And this is in front of the recommended 32 PSI, the rear tire pressure regulation 42 PSI. An interesting note is that Mobilio wound did not appear to absorb sudden good road. Combined with a feeling of emptiness in underchassis, reducing the feeling of solidity even if there are no rattles discernable heard in the cabin.

With a 1.5 liter 4-cylinder, 120-horsepower figure makes it the most powerful in its class and driving the day-in and day-out, it shows. With one or two people on board, it was cheerful, darting through traffic with ease. Despite the strength really comes alive at high revs, there is a good power even from down low which makes the experience interesting. CVT took a split second to adjust, but it is not a deterrent to the fun factor. It feels really good for the people carrier; something that you really do not mind living with every day. As you start to accumulate in the passenger, drivetrain understandably started to get taxed. By the fifth or sixth, CVT has shifted the ratio is set to keep the search engine revs higher. Fuel economy, at 8.77 km / L is not so bad, but a small 42-liter tank means a bit of a maximum range of just 368 kilometers.

Mobilio is one of the Hondas more affordable that you can buy today. Although not part of the core brand vehicle line-up, it is now accepted by Buy society, capturing the interest of potential buyers. Week driving it, at least three people are required to take a closer look inside. Their curiosity at Honda Mobilio reasoned. 7-seater MPV is a steady seller in the Philippines and the industry as a sporty brand Honda decided to go in, it was a pleasant surprise for many. From the same company that popularized the whole VTEC and cultural customization, Mobilio presents itself as a legitimate member of the family. It was well-engineered and fun-to-drive whilst remaining practical for Filipino families.

Honda Brio

Honda Brio 

What is?

In an age when the car receives updates and changes as frequently as the event, Honda Brio is a bit of an outlier. Save for the introduction of automatic selection in 2012, Honda funny and cheerful hatchback did not see much change in the five years since its launch. In the end, though, here is the facelifted Brio. And facelift in the true sense of the word. Learning and cabin exterior has been given a makeover too, but the mechanicals have been left unchanged.

As was obvious, Brio basic shape remains the same, but a lot has been done to improve the design. As newly refurbished compact sedan brother, amazed, Brio also got a new nose; one that lends hatchback See more mature. Chief among the changes is a new grille that has a glossy black band that runs in width. Lowering restyled Front bumper a lot more defined and feature faux air intakes fog lamp housing.

What may continue to divide opinion is the styling at the rear. Honda has maintained all-glass tail-gate India, though Brio updated to Thailand received a revised unit. What Get Brio India is reprofiled tail lamps and rear roof-mounted spoiler new and they helped to see to a certain extent.

What is it like on the inside?

If there is one area where Brio takes most attention, it should cabins and especially so, dashboard. Brio original plain run it interesting and take up a lot of space is very roomy. So, we are happy to report Honda has been compiled on the dashboard of awe and BR-V. Dashboard design is more coherent and contemporary while the silver highlights and ornate faux carbonfibre add a bit of sportiness as well. Optional black seats and a redesigned instrument cluster further doing little to lift the cabin atmosphere.

Facelift also brings with it a longer list of equipment. The new Brio including electrical control system for the air-con, electrically folding exterior mirrors and also new 2-DIN audio system with Bluetooth connectivity.

Elsewhere, Brio remains unchanged. The front seats, while thin, is quite comfortable, with the driver's seat into a height-adjustable. Affords rear seat passenger legroom is decent, but let down by the short seat cushion and the consequent lack of support under the thighs. However, the rear seat is better and far more useful than what you get in most cars this size. Unfortunately, smallish boot Brio limits of practicality.

Move to the back and you get better and bigger spoiler roof / tailgate mounted and slightly updated set of tail lights that accentuate the trademark Brio round lighting design. A set of new and larger wheels (or even the wheel is the same painted dark gray or black) will actually go a long way to tie in a new grille and without pretense sporty But Honda have left it as - a bit disappointing ,

As mentioned previously, such as riveting, the real difference between the old and updated Brio one is in the interior. For starters, a brand new dashboard, basically the same you get BR-V and it looks much better than what the previous Brio. Circular AC vents have all been replaced by a set of sleek rectangular flanked by brushed aluminum inserts. Brushed aluminum theme continued on the wheel and the rest of the dashboard too and offset with gloss black surround infotainment.

One of our favorite design elements also must be a fake carbonfibre pattern on the dashboard, which when combined with black trim at the top of the line version actually tend to stand out. Another variant of the Brio kept getting a beige interior and we're guessing will continue to become more popular for regular car buying Indian people. Honda has improved the fabric on the chairs though, and now you get the material that breathes a lot better than before.

Infotainment system has also been raised directly form the BR-V. Though completely clean in terms of overall design, Honda should be considered (atleast on the car line) to offer a touchscreen infotainment system with features such as navigation and Apple-based CarPlay automatically. The fact that Brio is temporary did not have a car that is much cheaper, is in itself a fact disappointing. You do however get Bluetooth phone connectivity, steering wheel mounted controls and climate controls.

That all about honda brio. if you interesting about this car. just buy it. 
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Honda Accord Coupe review 2016

Honda Accord Coupe

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Fun and exciting Accord offers more than you expect, which helps make the 10Best winners for 2016. The 185-hp 2.4-liter four and six-speed manual is standard on the coupe and sedan; Sport models get a little bump to 189 hp. CVT optional, such as the 278-hp 3.5-liter V-6 with a six-speed automatic; coupe offers a six-speed manual - our choice. EX and above models feature CarPlay Apple and Android Auto, but some may find the infotainment system button-less intrusive and cranky.

instrumented tests

Think modern affordable two-door coupe as apple made out of one of the mutilator creaky, hand-cranked contraptions. Only in our metaphor pomaceous, the mechanism is the equation of a quid pro quo in which, ideally, impracticality door lowering the amount offset by the pretense of performance and driving the rear wheels. Arithmetic is creating things that are healthy and sticky latest Camaro, Ford Mustang and the twins BRZ / FR-S. The hotel also has a box out almost every two- door on the market except for the Honda Accord.

Even as berpenggerak coupe has all but disappeared, Honda has dug hard, refreshing agreement to 2016. It should be applauded for his persistence. Nissan stopped selling two-door Altima, and Toyota Camry Solara based long throw excessive. Some players are compact stick format, but When was the last time you heard anyone is pining SIMPUS or two-door (free-Si) own Honda Civic? And the Scion tC? Please. Outside a little style, there is little to recommend the cars. The deal was, or, presents the experience of the two-door car sportiest side pony.

As the performance of the machine, is the deck stacked against Accord coupe. Its specifications include front-wheel drive, large wheelbase is 107.3 inches and more than 61 percent of the mass of the US rose to the front wheels. But the old Accord coupe has exceeded the birdhouses and cosmetic tweaks that have not changed. V-6, six-speed manual version you see here is a case of friendly edge, with 278 horsepower and a plethora of new wounds, nonfunctional in bumper respectively. Power has not changed compared to the last Accord coupe we tested (2013 model), and the car weighed in six pounds of each other. It also ignored two tenths of a second slower to 60 mph - 5.8 ticks still-fast - and almost posted under the handle and stop a four-foot-long of 70 mph.

Unlike the Ford Mustang or Chevrolet Camaro, Accord coupe not the car number. No one will be impressed by Honda Performance statistics, but anyone can jump into the car and take a brisk pace. Though heavily biased weight distribution front Accord, nose never feels heavy, assisted steering sensation of light. Everything from the steering wheel pedal brake, clutch and suspension feel as if they are moving at high viscosity liquids, and the car just running down the street. Understeer keep you from going absolutely wild, but it was progressive and manageable.

V-6 sweet-sounding accordance jerking around with the spirit, and torque steer is really only when the plant out of the corners are very tight. You can buy a V-6 Accord coupe with six-speed automatic - or four-cylinder version with CVT - but the manual transmission is phenomenal, with short throws and perfectly spaced pedals. (Sticks available four-cylinder models, too, but you give up horsepower 93.) Our only complaint is easily solved with a twist: 2016 Accord sedan's sporting heavy manual gain full metal ball that we prefer over the coupe is lighter, plastic piece.

You will often hear the Accord coupe on high prices, at least relative to things like the Mustang and Camaro. But Ford has been effectively degraded Mustang V-6 with a rental car status with sincerity shouting "EcoBoost" from the roof of each, and the Accord premium over the Camaro V-6 has shrunk to $ 3,255 as Chevy makes room for the new coupe turbocharged four-cylinder base model. It is as impartial in the price of these cars ever, and at $ 31.745, Accord EX-L comes loaded with 18-inch wheels, leather seats, automatic climate control dual-zone, the driver's seat of power, front seats heated, roof, and LED rear lights fog lights. So it's not a rear-drive pony car, but for a buyer, it fit the bill perfectly as it is quickly filled with comfort.

Honda may ignore recipes with keeping the two-door Accord coupe industry berpenggerak - or keep it around at all-but the car remains attractive. Restyled bumpers and wheels did not spoil what was easily design sauciest in the Honda lineup, the rear seats can actually save a bipedal creature moderate stature, and a very large trunk. Consider driving satisfaction should cinnamon sprinkled on this delicious apples, crank manual transmission you want to remain in operation and rear-drive materials that are not important.

2016 Lexus GS350 F Sport

2016 Lexus GS350 F Sport

 It is a luxury sedan for four people move great distances in comfort sincere. This is a fantastic machine if you need to take your aunt for lunch or schmooze clients suffer from decision-making. And it will not embarrass ourselves for six-tenths of a business in a road favorite.

What it will not do, however, is swaying fans looking for a lead performance or very involving dynamics.

What it will not do, however, is swaying fans looking for a lead performance or very involving dynamics.

More powerful, faster

Although this is largely the same as GS 350 Lexus launched in 2011, semiannual regular enhancements to the brand. For 2016, GS350 3.5-liter V-6 rated at 311 horsepower (gain 5) and 280 lb-ft of torque (on 3). Rear-drive models, like our test car, the torque through an eight-speed automatic transmission. All-wheel-drive versions get a six-speed automatic.

In track uneventfully GS slipped to 60 mph in 5.8 seconds - 0.3 second slower than the last version we tested, the 2013 models. It is also a full 1.2 seconds slower than the 2016 Audi A6, which enjoy the benefits of more power and all-wheel-drive traction launch.

A quarter-mile fell in 14.3 seconds at 101 mph, at which point the GS is a full mph second and fourth behind the A6. It also fell two-tenths and 1 mph From 2013 GS350, may be a consequence of this example is relatively green machine, which is only 600 miles on the clock.

Braking is a strong suit for the GS. F sport package adds 19-inch wheels wearing staggered (wider at the rear than at the front) Bridgestone summer tires, 14.0-inch-diameter two-piece front rotors and four-piston brake calipers. This is a solid package of hardware that is presented consistent pedal feel and sedan stopped 159 feet from 70 mph.

In and Out

Unlike the wackadoodle visual statements made by its spindle grille, the blue paint of our tester managed to look elegant and stunning in a light, day or night. Lexus exterior finish this job, the panel a perfect fit, as well as any car in the segment.

Inside there are fewer compliments. Overall the quality of the ingredients just mediocre by the standards of the segment. Skin does not have the elasticity offered by the German brand, especially on the head - and armrests. 16-way adjustable driver's seat, also part of the package F sport, is a gem for any body shape, though, and there was room to spare. Even six-footers fit comfortably in the back seat.

We have yet to come to terms with the Lexus Remote Touch interface, which uses a mouse-type controller with haptic technology access navigation and other infotainment functions. Audi MMI iDrive, COMAND Mercedes-Benz and BMW are all the more effective for controlling the system.

Shortage of small-item storage is easily accessible in the center console makes keeping handy smartphone is more difficult than it should be 2016. The door pockets and center console bin, which offers a sliding and tilting lid, modestly sized. Tachometer is located in the center of the instrument cluster is an indication that sport sedan Lexus has at least one priority right.

As tested, GS we rang up a price tag of $ 61.690, which included $ 4,115 upcharge F sports and several other options. If you are expecting is the ability to transport the family or clients in a complaint-free convenience, it is a reasonable cost. For the same expenditure, however, a luxury sport sedan offerings from Europe or America will do more to stoke the inner fire you when a good path inviting. 

Ford Figo Aspire Preview 2016

Ford Figo Aspire Preview

The first thing I noticed was how much nicer Figo Ford Aspire seen in comparison with the competition - not just in the overall design of the physical, but also the exterior feel and fit-and-finish. While Maruti Suzuki Dzire and Hyundai Xcent look just plain ugly to me, riveting Honda managed to appear as a simple design and is average, at best. Figo Aspire take the sex appeal of a higher level. Heck, I'm talking about sex appeal for the compact sedan segment sub - strange times!

Ford did not want to show the latest products to the public long before the official launch. There is a display area that is established in several shopping centers - the company's marketing strategy adopted for EcoSport as well. I went to check it out on the screen and think that it is a miracle controllable lighting Figo Aspire conspicuous. I am happy to report that even in natural light, Figo Aspire really looks sharp and well turned-out. I think the best angle would be three-fourths of the guests.\

 Aspire Figo flaunts the most balanced proportions in the segment, even better than the Tata spirit and Honda amazed. Ahead is particularly notable because the portions are huge and dominating grille, as global pronounced, looks very Aston Martin. There were also signs of MINI are trying to peek through the grille, which is not bad. I'm a guy aesthetically challenging. I suffer from agnosia when it comes to looks and beauty. But even I can say very clearly that Figo Aspire will walk away with the title if it goes the way against sub-compact sedan that there is - it really looks the most interesting of the lot.

Ford took a long time to react to this segment, but it finally has, and the results are rather interesting. Let me cut straight to the chase. It may be a product that is even more important than the hatch Figo will come out at the end of the year. The people at Ford realize that there are great opportunities here and they strive to provide the best possible package to the consumer.

I like the car has a lot of storage space in the cabin. Figo Aspire does not disappoint at all. There are not only many cup holders, but even the door pockets can hold a large bottle - everything is pretty useless. The glove box is also quite large and there are some other space holder that you can use for loose change, phone and other oddities. There is more than enough room in the cabin. I am a man tallish - just above the average height of India, and with the seat adjusted for my driving position, the same height can be seated at the back without complaining knees. At this point, I must, however, say that the legroom is not as good as Honda amazed and that's to the seat rail position and shape of the seat itself. Riveting has a lot flatter area and the legs do not feel compromised on comfort. The front seats are well designed and improved quite good, too. I like to sit low in my car, so it's great to know that Figo Aspire comes with height adjustment in two variants, but as the chair base down leaving little room under the pillow and an important part of the body. High person suffering from lower back problems may find that bothersome on continued use. The boot space - measuring 359 liters in volume and also to fit a medium sized bag without making the usual three we managed them difficult to adjust. Loading lip is rather high though.

Dual-tone interior treatment (beige-black combination) standards in four trims that Figo Aspire will be available in and give a great feeling of airiness to the cabin. It's been fun to have a darker shade of beige though - this time a little shade too bright! Ford has come uncomfortably close to the level of quality Japanese interior. Plastic bits feel above average and Asipre loaded to absolute maximum on most fronts. Got driver and passenger airbags as standard on all variants while the upper end trims get a six-six, in the sub-compact sedan! Impressive. Because I drove versions of Titanium Plus, I could not try the Mount MyFord dock the phone and you can access the navigation or music and more from it. We will try and do a separate account of just how it works in the future.

Figo Aspire will be made available with a choice of three engines: a 1.2-liter petrol, 1.5-liter diesel and 1.5-liter petrol will only be available with a 6-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission. This trip is not limited to just a few hours, but I get to sample the 1.2-liter gasoline and 1.5-liter diesel. I want to start with a variable-cam 1.2 to get the disappointing bit out of the way immediately.

A 1.5-liter diesel is the absolute opposite of gasoline reluctant. This 8-valve (yes, still!) Engine borrowed from the Fiesta and make 98.6bhp and 215Nm. That would make the Fiesta (which makes 90bhp) the owner of a lot of heavy fuming! The response to throttle inputs is quite good even from low revs and a very strong mid-range. It is a machine that is very flexible and very appropriate to the driver's input. While the gearbox does not really give much to complain about, I would be happy to act gearshift to be just a little bit more interesting and coupling to a lighter, and a bite to be a little more progressive.

What made me disappointed at the suspension setup. No, it left me confused. Yes, the confusion would be the appropriate term. I've had a really great time with Ford products in the past. I loved the original Ikon and Fiesta (now classic) in India and never exactly enjoyable first premium sedan I drove is a PHV. One thing that has been constant throughout all these cars are very different ride-handling balance. Aspire changing trends - a sad day for fans of Ford. The suspension is very biased town and did a great job going over bumps and holes. It is only when you to corner really hard that you compress the suspension to the limit and feel it is getting a bit stiff - at that point it could be fun. You would be silly to do that, but it would be nice funny. For most, it is a car that is soft to the usual home-to-office traveling. The steering wheel, too, unlike the Fords of the past, it has been absolutely no intimate relationship with you. It is quite precise and direct unit, but feel the emotion. Ford has done a great job of designing and packaging Figo Aspire use. In the process, though, it also has alienated Aspire of his DNA and he came across as very un-Ford-like experience.

Thats all about Ford Figo Aspire. thinking better for the best choice before you buy it.

Toyota Yaris 2016 Review

Toyota Yaris 2016

While critics say the 2016 Toyota Yaris has a well-made interior with spacious seats, they noted that it has little room for cargo and transmission are outdated.

summary of performance

2016 Toyota Yaris is powered by four-cylinder engines perform adequately rider said in the city but did not have a lot of power for highway passing and merging. They were disappointed with the standard five-speed manual transmission, which they say has been difficult to engage the clutch smoothly. Four-speed automatic transmission is available, and critics say it is outdated compared to what most rivals provide.

According to the EPA, 2016 Toyota Yaris gets to 30/37 mpg city / highway, typical for a subcompact car. Reviewers thought Yaris adequate grip, but they added that some competitors offer a smoother ride and more attractive.

interior summary

Reviewers thought the cabin Toyota Yaris' made with good ingredients, including some soft touch surfaces and chrome trim they say the car provides an interesting nuance. Critics reported that the front seat of the Yaris' comfortable, spacious and provide a good view of the street. However, auto writers say the lack of a telescoping steering wheel can make it difficult for the driver to find the ideal position.

Standard features include a six-speaker stereo, 6.1-inch touch-screen display, USB port, Bluetooth and voice recognition. Features include navigation, cruise control, remote keyless entry and steering wheel audio controls. Auto writers such as the Yaris' various features of technological standards, and they say the touch screen display and easy to use dashboard controls.

Details: 2016 Toyota Yaris

Toyota Yaris 2016 five-seat, front-wheel drive and is available as a two or four-door hatchback. Two-door models are available in L and LE trims, and a model four-door trims are available in L, LE and SE. All models are powered by a 1.5-liter four-cylinder engine. Five-speed manual transmission is standard, and a four-speed automatic transmission is available. Yaris received a refresh significantly in 2015 but has not been redesigned since 2012. As a result, this overview using the applicable research and review of the 2012 through 2016 model year.