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Geneva 2009: Alfa reveals updated Alfa Romeo 159 with new engines!

March 4, 2009 at 10:23 am By Harvinder Sidhu Filed Under 2009 Geneva Motor Show, Alfa Romeo, Cars

The new Alfa Romeo 159 was released at the Geneva Motor Show with the additions of two new Euro 5-compliant engines including; a 200HP 1.75 litre TBi with 320Nm of torque which accelerates the 159 sedan to 100 km/h in 7.7 seconds, to a top speed of 235 km/h, and a 170HP 2.0 litre JTDM power plant. This can propel the 159 Sportwagon to the 100 km/h in 9 to a top speed of 216 km/h.

At the show, two variants are being displayed including the 159 sedan in TI trim and the 159 Sportwagon. The sedan in TI trim is finished with lowered geometry, bigger tires, 19 inch alloy rims, miniskirts and large aluminum brakes with red calipers on the outside while the interior features sports seats in perforated leather with the Alfa Romeo logo stitched in red, plus the steering wheel with sports grip and the gear knob covered in leather with red stitching. The TI also comes equipped with triple-zone climate control, VDC system with Electronic Q2, GPS, Bose Hi-Fi system and Cruise Control.

On the outside, the 159 Sportwagon is treated to 18 inch wheels while the inside features sports steering wheel with radio commands, a gear knob covered in leather with black stitching and new sports seats covered in leather while its head lining, the parcel shelf and the pillar fairings are finished black. Making up the equipment list include; triple-zone climate control, Cruise Control, VDC system (with Electronic Q2), Bose Hi-Fi system, GPS system (with telephone and voice commands), and Visibility Pack (rain, mist and twilight sensors. Continue reading to view an image gallery.
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Geneva 2009: Volkswagen previews a number of fuel efficient vehicles including the Polo BlueMotion Concept

March 4, 2009 at 9:55 am By Harvinder Sidhu Filed Under 2009 Geneva Motor Show, Cars, Volkswagen

After unveiling the latest Volkswagen Polo, the German auto maker has revealed the Polo BlueMotion Concept at the international motor show in Geneva. Based on the latest VW Polo, the BlueMotion Concept features a remarkable fuel consumption figure of 3.3 litres per 100 kilometers!

Not only that, it releases only 87 grams of emission per kilometer. Under the hood, there is 1.2 litre common rail TDI which produces 75HP. Volkswagen has also fitted the automatic start-stop and a system for regenerative braking.

Other fuel efficient Volkswagens revealed at the motor show include the Golf BlueMotion which offers a fuel consumption figure of 3.8 litres per 100 kilometers with an emissions output of 99 grams per kilometer. This Golf is powered by a 105HP power plant with 250Nm of torque and it is fitted with automatic start-stop and regenerative braking.

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The Golf Plus BlueMotion with the 1.6 litre TDI power plant also with auto start-stop and regenerative braking is able to deliver 100 kilometers in range with just 4.3 litres of fuel while releasing 114 grams of harmful emissions per kilometer. Meaning with 55 litres of fuel (full tank), it can deliver 1,100 kilometers.

The Passat CC BlueTDI is able to offer a fuel consumption figure of 5.2 litres per 100 kilometers with an emissions output of 138 grams per kilometer. This fuel efficient Passat CC features a 143HP BlueTDI engine with a downstream SCR catalytic converter and Volkswagen revealed that it can be ordered with the 6 speed dual clutch transmission.

Last but not least, Volkswagen is previewing the Touran TSI EcoFuel which is powered by a 150HP power plant. This natural-gas fueled vehicle is able to deliver 100 kilometers with just 4.8 kilograms of natural gas which costs about 4.60 Euros. The Touran TSI EcoFuel also features a Twincharger system; turbocharger and supercharger to further improve fuel economy. We will bring you more images soon, meanwhile continue reading to view more images of the Polo BlueMotion Concept.
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Spyker C8 Aileron debuts at Geneva 2009

March 4, 2009 at 9:26 am By Paul Tan Filed Under 2009 Geneva Motor Show, Cars, Spyker

Spyker C8 Aileron

This is Spyker’s latest model, the 2009 Spyker C8 Aileron which debuts at Geneva 2009 this week. The first deliveries of the Dutch supercar will begin in May 2009. The new Aileron is longer than the current Laviolette model and is powered by Audi’s 4.2 litre V8 producing 400 horsepower that can give it a 0 to 100km/h acceleration time of 4.5 seconds. The exterior design is nothing extraordinary except it has scissor doors but you seriously have to check out what Spyker has done to the interior, it looks like a medieval King’s bedroom or something, with some parts even reminding me of a King’s crown! Check out the interior photos in the gallery after the jump.
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