Interpretation of the four-wheel drive for 30 years and Sport Quattro Audi RS5

30 years ago, the first Audi Quattro four-wheel drive system equipped with a two-door coupe was born, this is the Quattro series models ancestor - In 1980 the birth of the Audi Quattro, Audi Sport Quattro and Quattro is based on the group to create the WRC B racing, a total of only 220 produced. Recognized as the Beast small car, the Audi Sport Quattro best able to make opponents tremble with fear 80.
Today, Audi Sport Quattro has been the stage of history, a simple "RS" letters combined into the Audi brand, "wild" synonymous, as the original Sport Quattro, to some extent, RS5 is the spirit of the Sport Quattro inheritance. This appearance is consistent with human aesthetic has never been known as the Sport Quattro turbo beast known, compared to, RS5 is more Xiuwaihuizhong.
Audi Quattro as the 30 Anniversary models, Sport Quattro Quattro appearance did not follow the routine, instead of using that kind of like the Audi 80 Coupe body style, the new Audi for Chongshang Ge is not really what this does. More importantly, this car seems to fool the Sport Quattro common laws of physics, can you imagine driving it over icy mountain open it?
In fact, not a car in the history of Audi Sport Quattro all-wheel-drive sports car first, before the 1960s, the British luxury car brands Jensen has been building over a four-wheel drive FF, Lotus Cars has also launched a 70 four-wheel drive F1 car, but they are not strong because of vitality and mortality. Audi introduced in 1983 but only full-time four-wheel drive system equipped with Sport Quattro fame, and continues to this day.
All in all, Audi's crazy to build a bunch of performance, the Audi Sport Quattro on the launch, it uses a synthetic fiber developed by DuPont body, carrying the prestigious inline five-cylinder turbocharged engine, 306 hp maximum power output equipped with ABS and 9-inch-wide wheels; has amazing power, speed and the ultimate monster-like face ... ... At that time, Audi Sport Quattro priced at 19.5 million marks, almost equivalent to the price of two Porsche Turbo .
Audi Sport Quattro has just come out when they were ridiculed by its competitors, of course, the vast majority is due to its original appearance caused enough, but soon, Sport Quattro will be swept away a number of Rally WRC B group record, the opponent who tremble with fear.
We can today be seen as the Audi RS5 Rally Sport Quattro is the spirit of tradition, even though Audi RS5 Rally champion has never won, but its power, the 450-horsepower V8 engine, 7.77 million euros starting price could not help but people think that once the king of the rally.
30 years ago, the first Audi Quattro four-wheel drive system equipped with a two-door coupe was born, this is the Quattro series models ancestor - In 1980 the birth of the Audi Quattro, Audi Sport Quattro and Quattro is based on the group to create the WRC B racing, a total of only 220 produced. Recognized as the Beast small car, the Audi Sport Quattro best able to make opponents tremble with fear 80.
Today, Audi Sport Quattro has been the stage of history, a simple "RS" letters combined into the Audi brand, "wild" synonymous, as the original Sport Quattro, to some extent, RS5 is the spirit of the Sport Quattro inheritance. This appearance is consistent with human aesthetic has never been known as the Sport Quattro turbo beast known, compared to, RS5 is more Xiuwaihuizhong.
Audi Quattro as the 30 Anniversary models, Sport Quattro Quattro appearance did not follow the routine, instead of using that kind of like the Audi 80 Coupe body style, the new Audi for Chongshang Ge is not really what this does. More importantly, this car seems to fool the Sport Quattro common laws of physics, can you imagine driving it over icy mountain open it?
In fact, not a car in the history of Audi Sport Quattro all-wheel-drive sports car first, before the 1960s, the British luxury car brands Jensen has been building over a four-wheel drive FF, Lotus Cars has also launched a 70 four-wheel drive F1 car, but they are not strong because of vitality and mortality. Audi introduced in 1983 but only full-time four-wheel drive system equipped with Sport Quattro fame, and continues to this day.
All in all, Audi's crazy to build a bunch of performance, the Audi Sport Quattro on the launch, it uses a synthetic fiber developed by DuPont body, carrying the prestigious inline five-cylinder turbocharged engine, 306 hp maximum power output equipped with ABS and 9-inch-wide wheels; has amazing power, speed and the ultimate monster-like face ... ... At that time, Audi Sport Quattro priced at 19.5 million marks, almost equivalent to the price of two Porsche Turbo .
Audi Sport Quattro has just come out when they were ridiculed by its competitors, of course, the vast majority is due to its original appearance caused enough, but soon, Sport Quattro will be swept away a number of Rally WRC B group record, the opponent who tremble with fear.
We can today be seen as the Audi RS5 Rally Sport Quattro is the spirit of tradition, even though Audi RS5 Rally champion has never won, but its power, the 450-horsepower V8 engine, 7.77 million euros starting price could not help but people think that once the king of the rally.

The perfect gift to experience the Ferrari California

When the canopy closed, California is synonymous with speed, a thoroughbred Ferrari, can rely on under the hood before the mid 4.3-liter V8 engine, in exchange for 3.9 seconds to complete 0 ~ 100km / h sprint of passion; open after canopy, California is a thing of beauty, fascinating and charming creature with intimate "2 +" seat configuration, and GT sports car levels of comfort, can also be gentle and wild, the dream of every man is the perfect lover.
May 22, 2009 grand opening of California, is currently the lowest threshold of the White Ferrari, 1,098 million NT dollars basic price, including Taiwan, the models offer standard, compared with NT $ 11.6 million.
In fact, the world premiere in September 2008, May 2009, China published California, is not the first one to "California" in the name of the Ferrari, because in 1957, Ferrari would have launched a market for the U.S. The development of the 250 GT California Spyder roadster, powered by 3.0 l V12 engine, an initial output of 240 horsepower, and the Geneva Motor Show in 1960 introduced subsequent models after SWB short axis, so that the maximum horsepower increase to 280 in one fell swoop. And because the 1963 cut-off before, this car attractive roadster eventually produced only about 100 (of which there are 55 SWB version of the short axis), along with its classic heritage of the Ferrari "250 cars," the origin, so in 2008 In a well-known antique car dealer from the RM Auctions and Ferrari co-sponsored the second "Ferrari Leggenda e Passione" auction, a 1961 factory, good for 250 GT SWB California Spyder, also had successfully sold the hammer The price nearly three billion new Taiwan dollars (704 million euros).
A 2008 vintage from the renowned car dealer RM Auctions and Ferrari auction held in common, a factory in 1961, good condition 250 GT SWB California Spyder, successfully sold the hammer price of NT $ 300 million (704 million euros).
However, California is not the first one even though the "California" in the name of the Ferrari, but it is Ferrari's first record since the electric factory hard top convertible sports car, but also since 1948, Maranella factory for the first time in V8 models (at the time of production model for the F430, now discontinued, successor models for the 458 Italia) and V12 models (612 Scaglietti and 599 GTB) the two fixed lines, the extra add a third production line, even as electric hardtop convertible body production process, the more general soft-top coupe and roadster are more complex, so Ferrari is also special for this new production line into a more automated production machines, to create this charming electric hard top convertible sports car.
14 seconds to complete the open-top, turned sexy lady lover

Retro looks, charm and the 250 GT California Spyder roadster bore a striking resemblance to California, but also followed the family tradition of ultra-running in recent years, the appearance by the Ferrari and Pininfarina (Pininfarina) design studio together surgeon, to show According to legend, the meaning of a pulse-style aesthetic, the drag coefficient was 0.32Cd, quite dazzling.



California's large oval grille design, as well as the location of the hood vents upward mobility, are echoes of its predecessor, the 250 GT California Spyder fascinating figure.

Front design, California not only has a reminiscent of the 250 GT California Spyder large inverted trapezoid grille, rectangular air intakes on the hood, but also with the 250 GT California Spyder echoes the design, the rear sides of the body and the muscular rear lines, and a completely exudes a familiar flavor, but thick, tall rear curve seems not only fascinating, it was just under the complex can accommodate an electric hard top body, as the left / right dual exhaust tail pipes and a splitter chassis design, it is revealed it to run high-performance of the grid appearance.
Thick rear curve, not only to incorporate electric hardtop body, but also placed return air network, with the bottom of the rear bumper splitter, rear stable air, the exhaust tail pipe is taken out of style about the double vertical design, very special.

As California's electric hardtop convertible design, it is very lightweight thanks to the gift of technology becomes more mature, because even the development of electric hard-top convertible sports car has been very mature, even in the past produced only soft-top convertible sports car BMW, also receptive to the new generation Z4, using electric hardtop convertible design, but the emphasis on performance and style to make even in all of Ferrari, to accept complex and heavy power hardtop convertible, is by no means a simple matter. If the roof is too heavy, high center of gravity will be affected due to handling, although the soft-top convertible body is relatively simple, but after closing the open-top vehicles tend to undermine the overall shape, and the hood are more likely to be destroyed or because deterioration caused by water leakage.
Although the on / off canopy actions seem quite complex, but only just 14 seconds, California will be able to transform from a hard top coupe is sexy over the lover.
California's open-canopy electric window switches located in the central switch in front of the saddle, with a very convenient.

Fortunately, in California, engineers are lighter weight aluminum alloy material to build the entire structure of electric hard-top convertible, and a special way of forming the casting, so not only can the entire group of hard-top convertible body weight down to a ratio of soft tent but also light 15 kg strength has not changed.
California's interior materials very carefully, assembly is very solid, human-centered cockpit lay out the design with driving, and climate control, satellite navigation screen and a large compartment space readily available.

In addition, the structure lighter, and California's trunk is not large, so the on / off canopy of action is more complex, but behind the wheel just press the button on the right side of the rear seat Booth just 14 seconds (Mercedes-Benz SLK 22 require seconds, Peugeot 207 Cc have to spend 25 seconds), California can be from 0 ~ 1 00km / h acceleration takes only 3.9 seconds hardtop coupe, transforming itself into a sexy convertible sports car lines.
Original called "2 +" seat configuration, seat back design than straight, may still be suitable for children traveling in, or brought their belongings placed
GDI presence, power full at one go

However, California is not alone is its form only, because the Ferrari factory emblem and light, the original crispness installed on a new naturally aspirated 4.3-liter V8 engine, and import the first production car in Ferrari the engine of direct injection systems, so even if California's largest book is only 460 horsepower, but also slightly lower than the F430 has discontinued the 490, but the maximum torque 49.0 kg m F430 is a small victory for 47.4 kilograms of rice, and California to sprint from rest to 100 km per hour acceleration in just 3.9 seconds, compared with the F430's 4.0 seconds faster (458 Italia generation V8 supercar can output 570, 0 ~ 100km / h more than 3.4 seconds), speed 310 km speed performance is quite good.
California which are equipped with a 4.3-liter V8 naturally aspirated engine, the Ferrari has a direct injection system first with the new engine, 460 horsepower output and 49.0 kg m maximum torque.

In addition, Ferrari has developed a factory for California's first since a seven-speed dual-clutch manual transmission, capable of steering the rear of the two carbon-fiber shift paddles (right upshift, downshift on the left, two with the empty set aside file), by the two groups were responsible for the odd and even clutch files bonding, so that the switch gear can be a split of 0.06 seconds as easily, than in the past on the Ferrari cars are equipped with the F1-System single-clutch sequential Since the manual transmission's shift time is fast on a lot, not only the driver's left foot can no longer fight with the heavy clutch pedal, it can be more smooth forward / reverse gears frustrated.
As the seven-speed gearbox with steering wheel through the rear two carbon fiber paddles down file (on the right upshifts, left downshift, two with the dial was neutral), the center console Booth seat, from left to the right only "Launch start mode, reverse gear and pure self-scheduling model" three options button.

And California, after all, a Yamaha factory emblem put a Ferrari, only the GT tube set, a more comfortable ride convertible car, the engine noise but it is still attractive, although the engine idle to 3,000 rpm before the noise and not particularly loud, but as long as the speed climb over 6,000 rpm, will be issued very excited, awe of Paoxiao. Even if California adopted even hard-top convertible design was to accommodate more complex institutions, so the weight up to 1,630 kilograms, equipped with 6.0 liter V12 engine of the active "champion" 599 GTO Fiorano HGTE weight of 1,580 kg but also (completely lightweight design The 458 Italia and there is only 1380 kg); however stunning, it's acceleration is fairly brisk, and the timing of the output power is very linear, do not be too obtrusive sense of acceleration, engine speed is wrapped up Although not 458 Italia's new generation of Ferrari V8 engine straight 9,000 rpm, but the breath pulled nearly 8,000 rpm is not a problem, but as long as the engine speed is over 3,000 rpm, the engine's output characteristics will emerge fully avalanche-like.

In addition, since with a dual-clutch manual transmission, the original California's average fuel consumption has advanced to 7.6km / l level, far better than the F430's 5.5km / l, CO2 emissions also from the F430 420g/km significantly reduced to 310g/km, even more than the next-generation 458 Italia of 320g/km are also excellent.
Simplified control, driving simpler and more approachable

As part of the performance control, as well as Ferrari's MR (mid-engine rear-drive) configuration 458 Italia, so California in the original positioning of the GT sports car, picking FR (front engine, rear-wheel drive) configuration, tuning is also more comfort-oriented setting, and greatly simplifies the lower right corner of the steering wheel Manettino variable damping suspension system model, the abolition of the "Ice and snow racing Race" mode, leaving only the "Comfort Comfort, Sport Roadster and CST Off Tracking System off "three modes, so that mode selection can be more simple and easier to learn.
However, when the original in the development of California, or go to the Ferrari was still the adviser of the 7th F1 champion, "Rider" Michael Schumacher, himself a new car in the factory for "backyard" Fiorano test track and on the adjustment, so Even if California's suspension settings are not as mid-engined F430 or 458 Italia then blood and hardcore, and even switch to the "Comfort Comfort" mode, the whole road and road feel is not only a response to the thousands of grade I test drive sports car The most comfortable, even with the Audi RS4, BMW M3 and Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG car to run compared to other properties, the overall suspension feel not only more light, bouncing a sense of relatively minor.
Leather three-spoke steering wheel on the left below the engine start button, right below is developed for California, have simplified the Manettino variable damping suspension control system of the knob, respectively, from the bottom to switch to the "Comfort Comfort, Sport car and CST Off Tracking System Shutdown "three modes.

California bending bent open the door, fell into the coating of a good car seat, easy to adjust the correct driving posture, insert the key, the left thumb and gently press the bottom left of the steering wheel of the engine start button, sleeping V8 engine in the front room of the heart quickly regained consciousness and heard the roar of response, suggesting that it is ready.
Comfort Comfort, Sport allows you to reborn

This is not the only control the first time I drive California, but for the sake of caution, Taiwan and Mongolia plus the agent to take the show in the lake near the center of the traffic situation a bit crowded, and the road quality is not good, have been a lot of road construction, so interchange before arrival, are set at the Comfort mode, in addition to Britain quite so traffic will not be so, but also can experience the cockpit when the canopy off California Su quiet and comfort.

In fact, California is very significant because GT set, so take them even passing through the uneven pavement, slight body bounce, and noise control are also above average, not because of the use of electric hard top design, let the body and rubber in contact with part of the excessive mechanical friction and noise transmission into the vehicle's exhaust noise control is also just right, deep and full low-frequency, high frequency resonant passionate, just like a symphony, like cadence are charming.
California set the GT, it's take the obvious sense than the F430 or 458 Italia have had to comfort, driving over uneven pavement, the body a slight bounce, noise control is also above average, pass into the vehicle exhaust noise control is also just right, like the symphony in general fascinating.

On the Sun Yat-sen, ready to go straight to the pictures destinations today: Keelung coastal road, due to traffic a lot, so I did not immediately switch to Sport mode, however, even if only a Comfort mode, but California is still in very high-speed switching lanes neat, and almost the same as the general two-door coupe, and you can clearly feel the excellent body rigidity, and no soft-top convertible roof rigidity inherent in ill fate; In addition, even high-speed cruise, California will take the initiative to gear up to 7 files in order to save fuel, but as long as the front face of provocation or speed up a little gap there, left Annealing steering wheel shift paddles, steering wheel with gear display on the edge of the light group in a timely manner Tuidang , will be the engine speed of 2,000 rpm when cruising quickly climbed to 8,000 rpm redline, to show the strength of Yamaha amazing acceleration, runaway out.
When you want to get rid of the cars, as long as the left hand Annealing steering wheel shift paddles, steering wheel with gear display on the edge of the light group in a timely manner reverse gears, engine speed will be cruising by the rapid rise of 2,000 rpm to 8,000 rpm redline to show the strength of Yamaha amazing speed.

But after all, just relaxed highway cruising trip appetizers only, real good show to get Miles to vinorelbine's East-West Expressway was officially kicked off, because this rare elevated highway traffic, road quality is excellent, and has excellent vision, so I in this way, almost all Mercedes-Benz high-speed Sport mode, although the suspension at this time would be more of a sense of Comfort mode jumping clear, but the overall nature of the road has been significantly improved, not only steering feel more clear, high-speed switching lanes to the overall dynamic response has been even better. But it's "hard", still has a certain degree of comfort, not as upgraded suspension system modified so car-like die-hard, the GT car fully echoed the set.
GT sports car set, precise turn control still

In addition, despite Ferrari's best-selling cars in recent years, are set to start mining MR V8 engine models, but in fact is actually the first production Ferrari's GT cars FR set is known, so in California, the engineers have not only crispness planned orthodox GT sports car front engined, rear drive configuration, with the proportion of body weight set, tuned for the first 47: after 53, providing a little more oversteer control fun, plus the test drive car bead has been upgraded into the front 245/35R20, 285/35R20 Pirelli tires after the King: P-Zero, and from carbon fiber ceramic Brembo brake system, Taiwan has long been the introduction of the Monte All cars get standard equipment, so the California bend Road handling performance, in fact, set the F430 and MR stray not far away.
Test drive car has been upgraded to 20-inch aluminum wheels, Pirelli tires with the King: P-Zero, aluminum circle is the agent to take Taiwan and Mongolia as a standard feature Brembo carbon ceramic brake system.

Actual driving on the coastal road near the mountain, even if California's inherent FR setting may be set higher than the Ferrari is a bit less MR, but in and out of the corners, as long as the suspension set in Sport mode, the With the support of the enhanced suspension, even if the lateral G-force loads have to cope with the largest continuous S-curve, California chassis weight transfer is still calm, but in fact do not need too much steering wheel, as long as the sights bend apex, the election good line and speed into the roundabout, along the line, gently turn the steering wheel, California will be obedient to go in the front, and although a little oversteer characteristics and body roll, but thanks to accurate steering and road feel of the gift, even if the rear a little restless, but drivers can still confidently rounded out the blaze, and even a narrow field of vision to cope with the continuous 180-degree hairpin, it can also be red in the face of breath, and even make some bold slip, but also That is, it's ESP stability control system, the time involved in very late, so long as the driver against the steering wheel slightly, timely control the throttle, it would be redirected to the front corner vertex.
Even if California's handling is not as sharp then the Ferrari MR set, but into the corner, as long as the suspension is set to Sport mode, so that the support of the enhanced suspension, even a little body roll and oversteer But thanks to accurate steering and road feel thanks to the driver can still confidently speed blaze.

But if you already have the level of driving skills, you want to deliberately gorgeous little drift cornering, the CST Off tracking system shutdown mode is definitely the better choice, but because California a rear wheel torque output to lift the seal After the horses run wild like a general, as long as the driver heavy throttle, the rear will be in a certain range of the flow out the opposite direction, so you have absolute autonomy, even if the edge out of control, tracking systems do not involvement will be eventful; even if you occasionally want to experience driving the car, the thrill of sprint start at full speed, just press the bottom of the center console of California "Launch" button to Manettino variable damping suspension system to the CST Off mode, Excerpts few straight people and vehicles, and then depresses the accelerator pedal hard Bigfoot, California will be a few swing gently in the rear after the driver in the seat tightly covered within the full-speed sprint to the front to create the fastest The standing start performance.
Even equipped with the V8 engine maximum output of 460 horsepower, and configuration Ferrari's first since a seven-speed dual-clutch manual transmission, but it was the burden of up to 1,630 kg of weight to horsepower / weight ratio of 3.54kg / hp, compared with the other members of the Ferrari family, to slightly less

Experience zero-emission electric version of the smart for two

Electric version of the regular version of Smart styling and no difference, but there are differences on color, in order to reflect the electric version of the green, the upper body of the plastic parts and wheels turned green. This color looks clean and very well and the natural environment.
From the side, smart, compact shape is like a cabin with four wheels on the formation of this car, so compact body in the city driving and parking can be arbitrary, there is no trouble driving large vehicles.

The second generation smartfortwo rear electric cars have a 30 kilowatts installed magnetic motor, can generate 120 Nm of instant torque. With the car starting torque, smartfortwo electric car to 6.5 seconds to complete 0-60 km / hour speed, acceleration performance fully comparable to gasoline models. Taking into account smartfortwo major electric vehicles in urban transport services, so its top speed is limited to 100 km.
Determine the dynamic characteristics of electric vehicles, this car only needs a fixed transmission ratio. Therefore, smartfortwo electric car drivers who do not require any shift operation can be realized easily driving, this feature in the crowded city traffic called a big advantage. Reversing motor direction of rotation will change. "Very magical, very easy to drive. Just need to sit in, start, and then move forward," this is London's electric car drivers who smartfortwo personal experience.

Electronic system to monitor the process of charging, and control the power display. smartfortwo electric vehicle power electronics system through the DC / DC converters for automotive electrical systems to provide power from the battery. In addition, the electronic system also controls the heating and air conditioning systems, such as batteries to bear the burden to a minimum. Charging at home, the driver can pre-open smartfortwo electric car air-conditioning system: a long-standing parking refrigeration dream become a reality!

The second-generation electric vehicles by the capacity smartfortwo 16.5 kWh lithium-ion battery to provide power. It can use an ordinary household outlet or the public as a lithium-ion battery charging station for charging. To provide the required daily power, just charge the car for three hours to charge the battery to run out to regain enough power. At an average speed of 25-30 km / hour (normal speed in city traffic) in the case, smartfortwo before electric cars can recharge in about 4-5 hours of continuous driving. Charge for one night can be fully charged battery.

Special electronic systems to ensure that the battery is always in good condition. The battery management system for voltage, capacity, and continuous monitoring of temperature, if one of the parameters of the intended limit, the system will automatically play. For example, smart electric car in the uphill process, through the downshift function to maintain peak power output, the electronic system will automatically reduce the power output, almost imperceptible to the driver the way to eliminate the risk of excessive battery load.

Generation smartfortwo electric vehicles and equipment, is smartfortwo coup / cabrio model is based. In addition to air conditioning systems in addition, their equipment, including smartradio 9, electric power steering, power windows, electrically adjustable door mirrors, electric heating, two-spoke steering wheel, leather bag, bag leather gear knob and 12-spoke alloy wheels. As a smart electric car, which also has a battery indicator and can display power consumption and energy recovery of current meter. In addition, the new second-generation electric vehicle with a green coating smartfortwo alloy wheels, rear view mirror cover green, green contrast to the body parts and green tridion security institutions (the use of green foil). Tail and the rear-view mirror "electricdrive" logo also highlights the second-generation smartfortwo electric cars special status.
In many countries, electric vehicles have a special appeal to consumers, its popular for different reasons. Including tax breaks and government subsidies are very important factors, such as Monaco for electric car owners up to $ 9,000 tax cut. Some countries for the development of new energy transportation set up special funded projects, such as France for the carbon dioxide emissions below 60 g / km cars 5,000 euros "super environmental incentives" in the United Kingdom and Belgium, a similar award of up to 5,000 pounds, respectively, and 4,540 euros. In Denmark, a very high electric vehicles can be exempt from the registration tax, such a policy is not uncommon in many parts of Europe. In the U.S., state and federal tax benefits with the city set the additional subsidies, this part of the concessions of up to $ 7,500. In Asia, China and Japan were also announced up to 6,500 euros and 11,000 euros in subsidies.



Taking into account maintenance costs, electric car is significantly lower than the internal combustion engine driven car, because electric vehicles batteries, motors and other components are maintenance-free, and will not have maintenance costs.

From the end of 2009 since, smart clients have been specially selected to deliver a second generation smartfortwo electric cars, these cars to customers in the form of leasing the trial, a four-year lease period or 60,000 kilometers. Accordance with the "Berlin electric car project," the contents of the framework, the first smartfortwo electric car in December 2009 delivered to the customer. In this project, with the energy supplier RWE's cooperation, and the German government and the support of Berlin, Daimler to achieve zero-emission electric cars hit the create ideal conditions for driving. This includes the establishment of network of charging stations, so that electric cars and intelligence exchange between the supply network so that the battery can be charged at the lowest price. In addition, smartfortwo electric vehicles, also with 16-amp fuse (standard in Germany and other countries) of any home security outlet to recharge.



In the first half of 2010, the third generation smartfortwo electric vehicles will be in Hamburg, Paris, Rome, Milan, Pisa, London and central England, Madrid, Zurich, Portugal, Denmark, Czech Republic, Austria, Belgium and the Netherlands on the road. smartfortwo electric car will launch in autumn 2010 some cities in the United States and Canada, and from 2011 in some Asian countries listed. smartfortwo electric vehicle market demand, from 2012, smartfortwo mass production of electric cars will, and through smart dealer network to sell. Currently used second-generation lithium-ion batteries from Tesla, represents the highest level of battery technology, battery technology, however, is expected to be further developed. Third-generation electric vehicles will be equipped smartfortwo new lithium-ion battery, the new battery by Daimler and Evonik co-develop, has reached a mature stage of production. The main difference between the two cells is the structural design, Tesla battery unit by a number of cylindrical form, while Daimler developed in cooperation with Evonic battery will be fewer but larger flat-panel unit structure. This is the first to achieve greater energy density (higher volume of energy to achieve a longer life mileage), and longer life.


By smartfortwo electric car, smart brand highlights the development of zero emission urban transport leader. Mercedes - Mercedes Car Group sales and marketing executive vice president of Schmidt (JoachimSchmidt), Ph.D., said: "In short, we believe that electric transportation with good prospects. Competitors are still showing the introduction of electric cars, and smart in the last year. on the launch of a completely suitable for everyday use of production models, which once again confirms our expertise and mission. "

Aston Martin Rapide experience the feeling to sit by

Mr.Bond is a good car care never knew the guy, although the process varies, but he always had an outcome similar to the Aston Martin. David Beckham also has an Aston Martin, it was charming lines DB7, soon, he will have a value in excess of $ 2 million One-77. Beijing newsroom downstairs often see a DB9, I do not know what belongs to whom. Of course, this is not important, as an Aston Martin, Lamborghini, it is not as extreme, no Ferrari is so flirtatious.
Take Flight Air China CA937 from Beijing, after 11 hours of flight arrival Faro Airport. This is almost a month of my second time to England, but became a destination for Birmingham. As the UK's largest industrial city in its heyday, the UK exports more than 25% of the production here. Meanwhile, here brings together representatives of the British automobile industry. Including Aston Martin, including, we are familiar with Land Rover, Jaguar also produced here. From the Walton Hall Hotel to Warwickshire Jiadun (Gaydon) Aston Martin headquarters about a half hour drive, we proceed in the light rain in the road on both sides of the ranch foes have been shrouded in rain and fog, which is typical of British weather, cold, wet, but you can think of the pastoral life of idleness and comfort, a cup of hot tea, a sofa is sufficient, without regard to the wind and rain outside the window.
Aston Martin and Bugatti's experience is somewhat similar, but the traditional British home depot but much more fortunate than the latter. Early years, the Aston Martin racing the same obsession, after decades of ups and downs, finally found the right direction. Newly built factory looks more like a Jiadui luxurious private club, but it is an entirely different story inside. Through the office is a busy production line, where you can see an Aston Martin, the whole process of birth. From hand-stitched leather components to body painting, assembly, finished vehicle testing, seems busy, but each step in an orderly manner. From the body color, interior trim materials and even colors to carpets and leather stitched seam color, etc., each user can be different according to their own preferences to customize a unique production Aston Martin. With other luxury brands like Aston Martin, pay attention to every product detail, simply V8 VANTAGE models body painting process will be spent over two hundred hours, and DB9, DBS model will have more time spent long.
Aston Martin's design center and Jiadun factory fused, but in a relatively independent region. Here, the design director Marek Reichman told us about the One-77 from the design sketch to the 1:1 model of the entire development process, who once worked at Land Rover, BMW and Ford's dear friend Rapide model is also the designer. And just at the Frankfurt Motor Show this four-door Aston Martin is Reichma described as a natural elegance of the "long-distance sports car," It provides an environment stressed motorists, but also for its elegance and comfort of passengers internal, which is the main purpose of our trip.
We are lucky enough to become the first Asian media got into the house Rapide, Prior to this, the details of its interior only photographer digital imaging. It has four separate seats and a spacious luggage compartment can be expanded space, the interior part of many similar elements and DB9 models. The car is based on the DB9 platform to build models, it has a longer wheelbase and a more spacious interior, "Now, no matter how the user's way of life requirements, there is a suitable for all types of Aston sports car customers? Martin, "Aston? Martin CEO Dr Ulrich Bez, said," Rapide is our most versatile products for the driver and passengers are bringing a new luxurious and elegant Standard. "
Rapide models with the same power system with the DB9, 477-horsepower naturally aspirated V12 engine for this four-door sports car to provide a strong driving force, it can at 5.3 seconds to accelerate from standstill to 100 km / hour. I almost sat down on its driver's seat, but this car is just an engineering prototype Rapide, it was a panoramic glass roof is still covered in black Alcantara material, and even within some of the noise process is not complete, so We can only the identity of passengers to experience this car Aston? Martin. Project director Simon Barnes put it in the open country roads to 150 km / hour speed, but still showed DB9 Rapide general robustness and calm. Now, in addition to Rolls-Royce and Bentley, the super-rich have an additional choice, although the time to market for new cars have to wait until early 2010, but I think some people have it ready for the check. The Rapide has also been high hopes that it might become the Aston? Martin towards the peak of the cornerstone.
Rapide models from the 1960s Aston? Martin? Lagonda brand. From 1961 to 1964, this based on Aston? Martin DB4 GT models of luxury four-door sports car produced a total of 55, one of the 48 save now. The car also uses lightweight aluminum body, equipped with 4.0 liters of inline six-cylinder engine. It uses dual-disc braking system piping and three-speed automatic transmission. The Rapide also produce according to orders, although the price is only £ 4,950, but in that year is extremely expensive. The new Aston? Martin Rapide model plant capacity due Jiadui approaching saturation, at Magna Steyr in Graz, Austria plant, currently planned annual output of 2000 or more.

Experience the new Volkswagen Touareg test drive

Since the birth of the first generation Touareg date, has sold more than 50 million units, the reasons for selecting it are concentrated in the excellent off-road capability, low-key image of the location and excellent road performance bonus. Although I love the Touareg's because it tough off-road capability, but an objective evaluation of such a car, SUV, I had the positioning from the start. SUV models as models in the segment of today's youngest member, did not until today to sports, cars do give us a simple, clear image. This from the SUV sport utility vehicle named point of view, it must first have a sport, followed by functionality, and finally as passenger comfort.
The last two decades in the history of the SUV, we can see the Land Rover, Jeep, represented by the car manufacturers in carrying forward the fine tradition of off-road vehicles will be positioned as a luxury SUV off-road vehicles; and like BMW, Porsche manufacturers such SUV is fully fit with their campaign of genes to produce considerable athletic ability terror SUV. So the next decade, SUV's development will be like? This time with a whole new generation of Volkswagen Touareg presents a program, the development of this new SUV with a smoother appearance, a more compact stature, more comfortable cab and lower energy consumption and so on.
In the Tuscany region of Italy in a golf club under construction, early snow melt muddy road, and I sat in several correspondents in the new Touareg is laughing, although the conversation sometimes violent bumps interrupted, but the driver's seat, I never put this off as a difficult test for the new Touareg. As a new Touareg all-terrain SUV, it inherits the first great generation of the Touareg off-road performance, 4MOTION all-wheel-drive and 4XMOTION did not compromise the system, new terrain technology makes the new Touareg off-road system working ability more powerful.




Road performance, the new Touareg can be described through a transformation, higher stiffness and deflection of the steel body strength to help engineers to ensure that the premise for the Touareg weight of 208 kg, this means not only than the pace of the new Touareg ever, light, and fuel economy of new cars has increased more than 20%. Although the weight reduced, but the new generation Touareg's body size did not increase due car length than older models increased by 43 mm to 4800 mm; height lowered by 20 mm, 17.1 mm; Width 1930 did not change ; wheelbase has increased by 40 mm to 2900 mm.
And strong compared to previous generation models, the new Touareg was outlined more smooth, more stylish, with lines through the surface and weaken the body wide to bring the bloated feeling. Meanwhile, the public face of the latest family also be applied before, the overall feel and golf 6 and Tiguan similar. In addition, the location of the front and rear suspension geometry crafted, making the new Touareg get better than the old approach and departure angles. Uniform appearance in the family characteristics, the application of LED headlamps and taillights make the new car has a very identifiable, even at night can easily identify them.
Changes in the new Touareg's interior is mainly manifested in two aspects, one space to enhance the ride, remember the previous generation of the Touareg's rear space is a lot of owners complain about, because as MAGOTAN spacious rear legroom is the identity of its large SUV does not match. In addition, the rear passengers in addition to feel more spacious, more soft close seat is also a highlight, and can slide back and design more convenient to adjust legroom and luggage space.
Another new Touareg is a big improvement to enhance the electronic support systems. In addition we are already familiar with the electronic parking brake outside, Area View area panoramic display system can be hidden by the grille, door mirrors and the end of the four cameras around the vehicle will be displayed to the console of the synthetic images on the screen, This off-road driving and move in a small space such a large body are very helpful. Active cruise control system automatically from the vehicle, the more congested traffic in urban environment, it can significantly reduce the driver's work intensity, self-realization of braking, acceleration and cruising. Auxiliary lane departure system will appear in the body when the lane unconscious vibration through the steering wheel to alert the driver attention, lane change assist system can prompt the driver within the car body side rear blind spot whether there are other vehicles.
Although we test drive the new Touareg will have a more elegant appearance, but Taiwan is by no means gentle V8 TDI models of the scholar, the typical ups and downs in the Tuscany region and winding mountain road, the new Touareg showed a high movement literacy. 800 Nm of torque from 1,750 rpm / min starting full output, the new Touareg can be easily completed in 5.8 seconds 0-100 km / h; 340 horsepower to ensure that its top speed can reach 242 km. Air suspension system is set to sport mode, enough to support 2.2 tons of the body to complete a continuous shift the focus turned to sports cars like that, although not as quickly and directly, but the precision is not a problem.
It is worth mentioning that 8-speed automatic transmission speed when driving in the lazy and will not enter the working state, it is always a positive attitude to meet my throttle operation. Of course, the performance of all these manipulations also have weight 208 kilograms of credit. Products from the current layout view, the public has been promised by the SUV models to reduce the energy consumption. Once commanding 6.0-liter W12 engine is no longer, the main North American market diesel V10 engine is also now this great V8 TDI instead of power, and now gasoline V6 and Hybrid models only choice.
Arranged off-road sections in the mass, such as the shell pit, 100% of the steep slope and 50 cm deep puddles and other projects for a new Touareg V6 TDI is easy. To know in addition to outside air suspension, the car does not have the V8 TDI only on the value of € 1,900 all-terrain technology of Terrain Tech option package and 4XMotion drive system. In other words, there is no low gear ratio and the central and rear axle differential lock with the help of machinery, it can only rely on the central Torsen limited-slip differential and the ESP system to meet the challenge.
In fact, it is blown away by the previous generation of the Touareg off-road capability that is relies on the most "entry" level four-wheel drive system to achieve, as long as the slope is 31 degrees or less for this entry-level Touareg is not in the words next; if optional 4XMOTION kit, 45-degree slope of 100% is difficult to live a new Touareg. Shows that entry-level Touareg itself already has a strong ability to survive the wild, if icing on the cake to the complex added to the above optional components, the new Touareg will definitely be a skeleton staff dressed in festive costumes.
According to data provided by the public, the new Touareg's overall fuel economy up to 25 percent, nearly 10 percent weight loss, a series of new technical equipment in the car, such as 8-speed automatic transmission, 4XMOTION all-terrain off-road Kit, Hybrid hybrid systems. Cautious Germans rarely aggressive in new technologies will not always be the first to eat crab; however, no shortage of the first German car, they are good at developing new technologies was the most stable and most adept at bringing new technologies to properly used in new products. Born in the new platform, the new Touareg, while retaining most advantages of the previous generation product features, but hidden inside the core components in the body have gone through metamorphosis, both powertrain, four-wheel drive systems, electronic devices and even the body frame, so achievement of the indicators that we see such a rapid versatile SUV.
Volkswagen seems to be in the quiet state of completion of a comprehensive upgrade of the Touareg, from design to interior space, electronic systems from the material to work from off-road ride comfort to climb, it can be said of the new Touareg place reborn evolution. In my opinion, a series of high-tech profile, and handed the owners hands lengthy list of optional components, has indicated that the public wishing to cause a fight Touareg luxury SUV. Put aside off-road ability and movement elements aside, Hybrid technology was first used in the mass production models, this is only enough to reflect the significance of the birth of the new Touareg. However, the second half of 2010 into China, is there a hybrid Touareg figure is still unknown, and no pricing clue.
You would choose V6, or V6, or the V6 it?
Test drive in this global media conference, the public has provided us with 3.0TDI V6 diesel engine, 4.2TDI V8 diesel engine and hybrid version of the new Touareg. In the future there will be in the market using 3.6FSI V6 gasoline engine version. So, in addition to the existing V8 diesel engine, the new Touareg's main power unit is three V6 engine. In this three V6, the most worthy of our attention is the Audi S4 from the supercharged 3.0-liter V6 gasoline engine, which is used to working together with the motor system, constitutes a hybrid of new Touareg. This V6 TSI supercharged direct injection engine delivers 333 horsepower, 47 horsepower motor output, both work to provide the maximum 380 horsepower and 580 Nm of power output. So that the new Touareg Hybrid hundred mph time to reach 6.5 seconds, top speed of 240 km / h, and 100 km fuel consumption is only 8.2 liters. The new Touareg at 50 km / h or less to maintain a pure electric drive mode acceleration and cruising.
In the stop-go urban streets of Florence, hybrid Touareg has been the opportunity to showcase their talent. About 20 kilometers in the Ring road, I almost do not perceive this hybrid system, repeatedly switching operation, at 50 km / h low speed state, as long as the power savings is not low, the gasoline engine will not start the work, all are completed to the motor quiet. If you need the explosive acceleration, as long as deep on the throttle, two power systems will work together to drive four wheels, a sense of speed is not much worse than the V8 diesel version.
Hybrid system using the new Touareg prices reached € 73,500, which is the most expensive cars in the flagship model, but as the public's first mass-produced hybrid vehicle, regardless of how future sales, its existence meaning is obvious. Volkswagen Touareg Hybrid is a sign of the times on new technology, Volkswagen has released to us a clear signal that diesel is not the only alternative energy, future, and the general public to the hybrid electric vehicle the direction of the march. This also confirms the director of Volkswagen Group, Dr. Borg has said Haken, 2018 electric drive technology will become mainstream.

007 car test drive experience the Aston Martin V8 Vantage

 Personal control ASTON MARTIN The car is the author over the years one of the most enjoyable drive experience, not because of its powerful performance, but exude breathtaking temperament. Withstand the 007 British intelligence agent of the exclusive car, small car I have this veteran British fantasy, always thought the car keys with amazing features, you can fly or with intelligence agents, though this is the story of the film plot.
● English-style elegance to the territory of the impact of ultra-running

But then at the

California Highway

with ASTON MARTIN encounter, I still let fans into this senior intelligence officer in the scene. V8 Vantage is full of every detail of design sense, lead author on the track at the Mercedes-Benz has not been before, already involved in the human dream of a beautiful situation. Extreme non-performance of this charm can be felt, also replaced with a beautiful wind, but by the elegant style to capture the hearts of fans. V8 Vantage is the brand ASTON MARTIN Ulrich Bez took over the work after the third paragraph, the task is divided by the PORSCHE 911, FERRARI F430 sports car market dominated by high prices, product set not to DB9 V12 engine less extreme, but the V8-powered fine degree and a solid but not discounted.

● Ecstasy free and easy self-contained style

FERRARI cars less as a high tension, and no cars in the cold PORSCHE, ASTON MARTIN in shape to stand on the machine from the set described. The driver will hand V8 Vantage heavy, large doors, such as a 12-degree angle wings poke, bringing the series moved into the cockpit seat stuck within a solid coating on the pull off wonderful. Insert the key start switches, power (Power), beautiful (Beauty), soul (Soul) words from the instrument panel lights up, immediately press the start button for about three seconds, the engine operation noise wakes thick deep, thick steering wheel leather material wrapped around a great, delicate touch in the hand comfortably, the huge instrument similar to the business Jaeger-LeCoultre Swiss watch design, the red lights turn class F1 super eye-catching, red line speed is set at 7000rpm, particularly the speed pointer counterclockwise movements, which makes custom tachometer two simultaneous clockwise rotation of the driver, a bit of time to adapt to the whole show on the V8 Vantage's cockpit texture pleasing.
● show the majesty and power head

VH platform using the V8 Vantage, with lightweight and high rigidity characteristics, while using a 4.3-liter V8 engine as the power core, the ASTON MARTIN's assembly plant in Germany Colon finished, assembled British and American design of the two manual techniques excellence. The power unit is also equipped with JAGUAR cars, V8 32 valve can be arranged in the output 380hp/7300rpm, 302lb-ft/5000rpm, original performance data from zero to 60mph only 4.8 seconds, top speed up to 175mph. Even if the data on the opponent did not run as super-awesome, but through ASTON MARTIN tuned noise operation has the bonus effect, at least feel more superior than the JAGUAR, I believe that for this very successful performance of the UK depot, although over the years by numerous into, but to maintain the quality and sense of dignity, but no discount, of course, this theory also applies to "was" FORD purchased ASTON MARTIN.
● fast and rapid rare sports car masterpiece

Weighing 3462 pounds of the V8 Vantage, 911 due to vehicle weight does not affect the cars unique light and bold, but still crisp dynamic performance, as long as the master road moving line twist the steering wheel, the car will be obedient to cut into the corners without the extra action . To test drive after the observation, the domain of the urban area the best speed 3500rpm, to maintain a 4-speed highway I probably speed between 70 to 100mph, 5000rpm deepen their voices reached the throttle and accelerate strength are none, so the explosive power people forget. Emphasis on general road steering wheel, especially when low speed 2000rpm seems lazy, speed up until after Quan energy will become clear. Once the high-speed V8 engine domain, suddenly became high-pitched voices, struck with a short trip McNair manual transmission, still on that "counter-clockwise" to the tachometer little suited, V8 Vantage back quick reactions, you do not feel rough dense power, but their own categories of noise and sharp steering allows the driver had enough of the addiction.
The V8 Vantage is equipped with the tire size for BRIDGESTONE Potenza RE 050A front 235/40ZR19, 275/35ZR19 tires, after the roads in the face of "380 mane horse" bolted not significant weakness, with full power driven four tires combined with the dynamic stabilization system correction, so the car firmly grasp the ground. I appreciate the V8 Vantage and balance inherent in the maturity, with the value and performance of ultra-running show, there is a rare brand of British royal family totem, this car can not be neglected masterpiece, not to mention more powerful and recently published Facelift version, can not be ignored.

● Conclusion

If the author is a romantic sports car enthusiasts, will not hesitate to abandon the touted for PORSCHE 911, into the arms of V8 Vantage. Perhaps not as fun on the 911 as expressive, but the timeless brand and noble lineage, it is hard to forget, especially FERRARI lower than the offer, but the degree of attention on the road no less. Generally speaking, V8 Vantage run in the forest can not be achieved in the ultra-"starting pole position", but it can show the unmatched balance, in many sports cars to steal the spotlight, saying the same from the United Kingdom is also quite similar to LOTUS , Elise or Exige these cars were not Cry dynamic soul of the data, but allows the driver put it down, have to say is very own taste of the British sports car.

Test drive Peugeot 3008 1.6D

Busy Taipei, the city's hustle and bustle of crowded, cold and wet weather with people's emotions are melancholy number of sensory points. I drove to find where the rain stopped, stepped out on the snow suddenly see the light after the tunnel Ilan started the horizon as the paradise-like embrace me. It has a 1,639 mm high and 150mm of the car vehicle ground clearance, wide ring cabin area of ​​1.6 square meters with view of the panoramic sunroof, so I have a group that Ilan excellent view field advantage, to meet me into the pragmatic romantic, and my new cross-border seat sedan-Peugeot 3008 SUV.
3008 birth of the infinite possible

Compiled into the Peugeot brand cars of 3008 eighth-grade cross-generation SUV, the design blueprint from the 2008 Paris Motor Show Prologue concept car, was a high degree of internal and external design showing a mature, almost revealing the plant will arrangements for production of the schedule is not far from the truth, and its unique body arrangement, combining the height of SUV cars, MPV's length, plus a neat hip hatchback product line, the interpretation of cross-border brand Crossover Utility Vehicle SUV first one works. Named in the cars on the 3008 3 Series cars, as one member of the middle of the 00 figure represents infinite possibility and the extension of product lines, that is, "∞" of the symbol mapping, to facilitate the new 3008 cars 2009 On the French original was published.

3008 debut in the 2010 Taipei Auto Show, a single import of 1.6 liter HDi engine transverse inline 4-cylinder turbo diesel power, with electronically controlled six-speed EGC from manual transmission, the main drive for the original. With the 3008 officially listed models from the compiled class finally settled, the entry allocated to 4D Classic to 4D Design and 4D Premium flagship models, in turn reported NT $ 1.19 million, 1.28 million and 1.36 million of the price . The test group was invited to Yilan to experience this for the cars cars the backbone of the 3008 Design models, with less than the flagship model Premium leather chairs, HUD head-up display, safety distance between vehicles, wireless tire pressure warning and detection systems.

Rounded body with a powerful back end

Then start talking about cars visual experience, both as the main vehicle to cross, plus Peugeot car has always been unique and distinctive design style, vocabulary, reflecting the above in 3008, with 4,365 mm body size dimensions x 1,837 mm x 1,639 mm of size, roughly as a medium size SUV models, but more low wide and flat, smooth body lines also appears little angular; car interior decoration and the exquisite texture of a good touch, even more comfortable vehicle experience. The entire vehicle from outside to inside just like the look of, that's also warm, larger body size in the design of the genetic heritage of the brand consistent with the internal details of the surface of both into account.

The entire vehicle to the front with a rounded up by the hood, full front bumper, fender and the A-pillars, etc., with the point of plump smooth, with the single huge factory-style tank emblem for the front of the most compelling barrier the visual focus of attention of the two, especially in the water tank fence inserts into the chrome intertwined prescription block, being in a plastic bumper across, with a new generation of Peugeot cars consistent style. A round front fog lights located in the shark fin-style headlamps set below, if the use of anthropomorphic metaphor to describe the way the vehicle headlights, the 3008 is a notable firm eyes look, the external distribution of More and silver tone metal front chin scratch guard, car lateral metal casting class to each other.
Car side of the image in 3008, Peugeot's clever use of windows and doors on the edge of the lower edge of the two chrome strips out the side of the body silhouette, body size if I do not know the premise, as 3008 is a hatchback-like arc line of roof, thick C-pillars and neat rear, and then in the frame of the car body has a 150mm high the vehicle ground clearance, four-corner is the use of five 17-inch aluminum alloy wheels configuration. In order to increase its sporty image, with 3008 still with the side skirts, black reinforced plastic coated glossy consumer location in the skirt. 3008 car side mirror turn signal lens group position is located in the bottom of the base group, a change in the traditional lamp shell built-in lights, according to this and also attach a welcome light.
Car side of the image in 3008, Peugeot's clever use of windows and doors on the edge of the lower edge of the two chrome strips out the side of the body silhouette, high in the frame of the car body of the vehicle has a 150mm ground clearance, four-corner is the use of 17-inch five-style alloy wheels configuration.

Line of sight to the rear bodywork, special Hobby upper and lower use of open-style tailgate and the next piece of plastic sheet coated, 3008 showing the rear stack of many layers thick, the first car roof extension to small chip out of the duck tail spoiler wing, after a series of windshield, tailgate lift part of the tail portion of plastic under the door to open under the bumper. Large boomerang shape tail lights, red lights to the whole area of ​​the shell configuration, with a strong visual focus. Solid lines with slightly lower buttocks after floating outside the wheel arches, reinforced plastic and metal bumper under the scratch-resistant coated shield, to strengthen the movement in the atmosphere, they might also create a different balance between the use of materials with materials and meticulous assembly bonding sense.

Interior texture points, use the full space

Continue into the 3008 car with the interior filled with experience, first room on the front seat of the car driving position as a starting point. Although 3008 is positioned as a multi-functional cross-utility vehicle line, but the driver's seat, but exudes a very strong fighting ring cabin atmosphere, accompanied by a periscope-type instrument bicyclic ring chrome rings, steering wheel shift paddles, surround completely separated in the center console between the driver and Fu Jia, driving first single dedicated building space. Black line as the main color of the instrument in the control assembly, the air conditioning vent, shift knob and door pull are dotted with the bright silver on the plated surface, adds detail and texture processing, and has a dark gray color of the piano bake paint the trim control, it is a large area of ​​the occupied front seat position.
3008 driver's seat, but exudes a very strong fighting ring cabin atmosphere, the black line as the main color of the instrument in the control assembly, the air conditioning vent, shift knob and door pull are dotted with the bright silver on the plated surface, adds detail and texture processing.
Dark gray in color piano paint trim control, occupy a large area of ​​the front seat position. Leather-wrapped steering wheel feels comfortable, with slightly rough leather pores, increase the use of hand sensitivity and friction.

Used in the test group during the test drive, test group for the leather-wrapped steering wheel of first feel satisfied with a slightly rough leather pores, increase the use of sensitivity and hand friction grip it is also very easy to use hands together . Compartment door on the seat space before the door slot, at least two bottles of 600 ml of mineral water placed in the same time also opened a center armrest cup set groove, but the actual experience in the test group, the beverage can be placed in here will be affect the operation of the steering wheel of the right elbow, is slightly on the practical value of regret at. In the opened center armrest cover, the lower glove box with 13.5 liters of a large space on the inside along with AUX-IN audio input, can connect an external multimedia player MP3 and other tools.

Another car front room a distinctive feel that is spacious and bright visual penetration, compared with the Peugeot 308 cars under 3008 car seat raised 101mm, with SUV-like driving vision, and the whole car around and roof of the glass area of ​​5.34 square meters, both in lighting and perspective are all advantages, of course, the burning sun in the face of Sunny, the 3008's under the glass roof with stepless adjustment of the single-shock moving sun hood, After the side window sunshade with manual, so car occupants can enjoy the sun while outside the car to withstand sun exposure.
3008 rear seats, to 170 centimeters tall and the author into one seat, in the head and knee room are still retained over a distance of about 10 cm. Shaft in the vehicle without the restrictions caused by the car seat flat floor and the room is not affected. The car can take advantage of many fragmented space, such as door panel compartment tank, the car floor room in the foot pad off after a small space, rear seat air vents below the cell block groove and so on.
3008 rear seats, to 170 centimeters tall and the author into one seat, in the head and knee room are still retained over a distance of about 10 cm, but more with a manually pull the window shades.

Of course, functional rear seat is split 60/40 with high seat back can be inverted, with the rear luggage compartment, glove to expand capacity by 512 liters to 1,604 liters; three-tiered luggage partition, can provide a more functional in nature storage planning. Dual-opening tailgate down, tailgate in the open, the next tailgate before they can correspond to open. However, use of reinforced metal arm, under the tailgate has a 200 kg maximum load-bearing, covered with flat reinforced plastic, the user can not only sit on top of a stable, safe for the placing of objects is also very practical. In addition the use of trunk activity partitions, into three height adjustable, placed in the middle position, the maximum load by 100 kg. In the thoughtful design, the location of the left envelope with a flashlight activity, usually used for the lighting of the trunk, but do so under removable flashlight.
Dual-opening tailgate down, tailgate in the open, the next tailgate before they can correspond to open. However, use of reinforced metal arm, under the tailgate has a 200 kg maximum load-bearing, covered with flat reinforced plastic, allowing users to secure sitting on top.
Of course, functional rear seat is split 60/40 with high seat back can be inverted, with the rear luggage compartment, glove to expand capacity by 512 liters to 1,604 liters.
Using multi-layer removable trunk floor, the boot of 3008 created a hierarchical use of space, bearing cap to the bottom of 150 kg; middle can carry 100 kg and 50 kg for the top safe limit.

Peugeot 3008 cars built before the whole row of seats refined simplicity, details of the parts handled properly; simple rear seat space is moderate; practical after the luggage compartment. All cars have encountered many fragmented storage space out of the use of design, coupled with the bright room lighting and glass roof car use, 3008 has not only romantic indeed practical.
Peugeot 3008 cars of the overall details of the parts handled properly, all cars have encountered many fragmented storage space out of the design to use, even under the center armrest cover arrangements for AUX-IN audio input jack.
Show main goal of using energy-saving drive

3008 with the original car used in power transmission system is also to practical thinking to build. Its equipped with 1.6 l HDi transverse inline 4-cylinder turbo diesel power, the use of lightweight aluminum alloy engine, body build, and high-pressure direct injection, VGT variable geometry turbocharger of coordination with the maximum output 110 horsepower, while peak torque available at 1,750 rpm engine speed up to 24.5kgm. Transmission system with the electronically controlled six-speed EGC from manual transmission, steering wheel shift paddles provide functions, 0 ~ 100km / h acceleration takes 12.2 seconds, fuel consumption and performance to achieve excellent 20.41km / l the average fuel consumption.
3008 equipped with a 1.6 l HDi transverse inline 4-cylinder turbo diesel power, the use of lightweight aluminum alloy engine, body build, and high-pressure direct injection, VGT variable geometry turbocharger of the match, the output 110 maximum horsepower, torque peak of 26.5kgm.

Small displacement diesel engine, manual transmission with a structure dominated by the electronic control from the manual transmission, can be described as the energy 3008 esoteric where practical, beautiful fuel consumption performance is attributed to this. Traditional manual transmission power connecting device is a clutch, in power between the input and output shaft friction clutch pieces using a direct drive, power transmission has a direct advantage. And 3008 in the use of electronically controlled manual transmission since, also has a clutch transmission structure, but the clutch power continued shift to computer-controlled access, do not step on the clutch pedal driving himself, but also the conversion of stalls to choose from the computer discharged.
3008 transmission system with the electronically controlled six-speed EGC from manual transmission, steering wheel shift paddles to provide capability to hand row of the main structure of the operation of the transmission system, with an average fuel consumption performance of 20.41km / l of the dazzling results.

Since the clutch with the stalls, of course, power transmission with manual transmission car will shift like a frustrated, and in the clutch friction plate bonding has not been the case, although the top gear into the vehicle stalls, but the body does not Since the row of cars like a line of power creep forward, in this context 3008 will give people a longer pedal travel or start lukewarm response to the illusion, but in the test group really stepped on the accelerator, the engine speed quickly see pulled over to 1,500 rpm, low speed diesel engine's high torque characteristics of a timely show, only 1.6 liters displacement of the original driving force to push the net weight 1,540 kg, no significant weight drag and slow.

Quickly converge on the second gear stalls, stalls from the row of cars appeared frustrated engagement, continue into third gear, fourth gear and so the time is no exception, so in 3008 when driving, although the electronically controlled manual transmission will help since clutch and gear drive conversion, but the main body for the manual transmission system, still with a little adjustment control means. If the throttle all the way to heavy foot in the end, the shift is very clear and absolutely frustrated convergence is not smooth; but if the driver can often shift in the timing between the slightly release the throttle to smooth into the stalls convergence period, the overall vehicle dynamics and Power transmission is able to match up dwarf flat. This driver can be used in the tachometer, speedometer, or with the engine noise and other observations, to get used to and with the proper operation of the throttle.

Peugeot consistent skill and some solid chassis

In the overall structure of the chassis and suspension on the 3008 Peugeot brand has its advantage. Suspension with a way to convey a sense of the apparent and real, whether it is on the road to the manhole cover, small holes, across it on the wheels, suspension return the message to convey to depict the situation on the ground roughly. Steering of the vehicle, the 3008's up to 2,613 mm wheelbase, although the spectrum, but the whole point to the front flexible accurate tracking of exception, in substantially the corners, first into the steering wheel into the corner, then drive the front included curved, the corners do not have to do more within the line of modification, which is to write an arc of fixed speed, and finally walked out of the corners up on the throttle. Driver if it is not extremely high speed into the corners, usually do not worry there Tuitou phenomenon.

However, a higher center of gravity of the body roll caused by the phenomenon than can not be avoided, with used tires for the Peugeot has long been a good cooperative relationship with the Michelin tires, four in 3008 to provide the energy-efficient Primacy HP 255/50R17 tires, sharp bends at high speed, you can slightly feel the sidewalls to support the move, but does not affect the wheels attached to the cornering. Operating under the overall driving experience, although with a 3008 cross-border SUV figure, but benefited from the Peugeot factory customary suspension tuning, road feel clear, strong support, even with so that the dynamics of 3008 are also lively up, but the 6-speed automatic transmission with a manual transmission, power transmission gear you can feel the conversion between the window and frustrated, this was to become energy-saving, power transmission and vehicle dynamics under the comfort of these points must be a compromise choice to sacrifice place.
3008 of up to 2,613 mm wheelbase, although the spectrum, but the whole point to the front flexible accurate tracking of exception, in substantially the corners, able to write an arc of fixed speed, the driver if it is not extreme speed into the corner, usually do not worry there Tuitou phenomenon.
Test group on a day trip to experience and test drive 3008, the first chamber design for the car and are satisfied with the details of texture, and fragmented space, can be successfully integrated into the glove position, in large bags for the entire family or daily commuting car, whether it is baggage, fragmented object or beverage cans, etc., there are appropriate placement, of course, a spacious three-car trunk and the trunk bulkhead, the display items can be beneficial to the organization , very convenient. Driving on the road speaking, Peugeot chassis tuning usual brand, provide a clear road to respond to, but not so die-hard too, body roll in corners due to the high center of gravity 3008, and became unavoidable. In the utilization of power and transmission, 1.6 liter diesel engine with 6-speed manual transmission since, with the obvious energy-saving approach, so wear and power consumption by the use of this tool to minimize clutch gearbox, then this must be compromise that is the shift between the sense of frustration. As the author under the title, Peugeot 3008 with its very practical but also romantic.