
New Mégane Coupé-Cabriolet completes the renewal style of the New Mégane family which is built on the strengths that forged the success of its predecessor. Its new appearance is supported by the large folding glass roof, high-gloss finish, black glass roof contrasts with the satin-effect chrome windscreen frame exterior, and the dark red taillights featuring a linear lighting pattern and LED brake lights to provide a distinctive rear lighting character. With...

The next-gen Ford Focus, a 2011 model will be offered to Americans as a four-door sedan and five-door hatchback just like the new Fiesta. The sedan also will get a swept roof-line and tall rear deck profile like the Fiesta sedan. The new sedan is dimensionally about one inch lower than the outgoing Focus sedan but a little less than an inch wider than the current European model. Like other new Fords, the next-gen Focus also is getting an electric...

The less than 4 metre long Tata Venture, to be launched soon, has the footprint and maneuverability of a hatchback car, but the interior space of a utility vehicle comfortably accommodating 8 passengers and ample luggage space. The interiors, with a two-tone beige and black theme, are comfortable with dual heating ventilation and air-conditioning (HVAC) with roof-mounted ducts. A glasshouse effect with plug-in windows for second row passengers makes...

The new Chevrolet Agile, the compact hatchback is equipped with an efficient, 1.4L (Econoflex) engine which produces 102 hp at 6000 rpm when fueled with alcohol and 97 hp when running on gasoline developed by the General Motors Powertrain of Brazil. It utilizes ‘flex fuel’ technology, which enables the car to be fueled with alcohol or gasoline, or with both at any mixture ratio. The 2010 Chevrolet Agile available in two versions for Brazil,...

The 2010 Hyundai Accent is powered by a 1.6-liter DOHC in-line four cylinder engine that features four valves per cylinder with CVVT (Continuously Variable Valve Timing). The DOHC and CVVT combination gives the engine a very broad powerband, coupled with high fuel efficiency and low emissions. The engine 2010 Hyundai Accent performance peaks at 110 horsepower at 6,000 rpm and torque is 106 lb.-ft. at 4,500 rpm. At 110 horsepower, Accent makes more...

The REVA NXR, which will be sold as a 2011 model, is lithium-ion powered electric car which falls in the M1 category. The REVA NXR is an M1 category three-door, four-seater hatchback family car that is suitable for urban driving. Top speed is 104 kph (65 mph) with a range of 160 kms (100 miles) per charge. If using the 90 minute fast charge (normal charging is eight hours), the REVA NXR offers an effective range of 320km a day. A fast charge for 15...

The new Figo, Ford’s second attempt at launching hatch, will be rolled out from the Ford’s manufacturing plant in Chennai beginning 2010, and will also be exported to other Asian markets. The Figo is said to have been developed on a new platform. But the exterior of the car is very reminiscent of a few of Ford’s models currently in the market. The overall design lines are still very Ford like and very European, though there are clearly...

The Lexus LF-Ch full hybrid concept making its world debut at the Frankfurt motor show. The Lexus LF-Ch Concept full hybrid powertrain is engineered to deliver all the performance customers expect from a premium compact hatchback, while at the same time returning low fuel consumption, CO2 and NOx emissions. Lexus LF-Ch Concept comes with proposing the first Lexus full hybrid for the European premium compact segment, advanced interior design with...

Subaru introduced the new Subaru Impreza Boxer Diesel hatchback. The Subaru Impreza Boxer Diesel is powered by a 2.0-liter Horizontally-opposed diesel engine that develops 150 PS and 350Nm (258 ft.lbs) of torque. The Subaru Impreza Boxer Diesel clocks up a refreshing 47.9mpg on the combined cycle to give a potential range of 670 miles on a full tank. The Subaru Impreza Boxer Diesel capable of hustling from 0 to 62 mph in a distinctly crisp 9.0 seconds...

Chrysler has released a five-door C-segment hatchback, the Dodge Caliber. The Dodge Caliber featuring an all-new Euro V capable engine is paired to a six-speed manual transmission and produces 120 kW (163 hp DIN) and 320 Nm (236 lb.-ft.), delivering 16 percent more power, 3 percent more torque and 25 percent more towing capability (1500 kg) compared with the previous diesel engine. Forged steel connecting rods, aluminum head and pistons, and fourth-generation...