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The Nissan Serena Highway Star has a very versatile interior with seats that are adjustable to 11 different positions and third-row seats that utilize assist springs. The Nissan Serena Highway Star is destined for the Japanese market with the price range between 2,131,500 yen 2,709,000 yen. 
Press Release
Nissan Releases New Serena Minivan
Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. today announced the release of the new Serena minivan, which goes on sale at Nissan dealers throughout Japan. The new Serena, which has been highly acclaimed by
customers for its class-leading interior roominess, excellent outward visibility, flexible seating configurations and driving ease, features revised exterior and interior styling, leading technology features and a new model lineup. Marketed under the tagline “SHIFT_family ties,” the Serena has been the top-selling minivan(*1) in the Japanese market in terms of cumulative sales for the first eleven months of 2007.
New Exterior Styling Serena�s exterior styling has been enhanced with a more distinctive and modern front end design, including a new grille, new headlights, front bumper and fenders. The Highway Star model also features more dynamic front-end styling, with even stronger character lines. Other exterior improvements include remote-controlled power-folding body-colored outside mirrors incorporating turn signal lamps on all models, redesigned wheel covers on the 20S model and the addition of AFS to bi-xenon headlamps as standard on the Highway Star model, and optional on all other models. These additions improve upon an already highly practical and stylish minivan, with large side sliding doors and low floor height for easy entry and exit, standard sliding door automatic closing feature on both sides of all models and on the 20G model, standard remote-controlled automatic sliding side doors. Eight body colors are available on the new Serena, including three new colors � a metallic Kingfisher Blue, a pearlescent Rose Red and a pearl metallic Cool Iron. 
Revised Interior Amenities
Serena�s large interior provides ample legroom and headroom for comfortable long-distance travel and a cargo area that can easily accommodate large leisure equipment. Most notable about Serena�s interior is its versatility, with seats that are adjustable to 11 different positions and third-row seats that utilize assist springs for simple, easy operation. The new Serena features a variety of interior enhancements, including revised instrument panel with standard Fine Vision instrumentation and new interior trim. Special attention was paid to the new Serena�s seats, which feature new front- and second-row head restraints and seat cushions, new seat fabric, including the adoption of ATO-GUARD�(*4) treated seat covers standard on the 20G model. Water-repellent fine velour seat covers are available in a set with the personal table on the 20S and 20G models. Two types of seats are available. Leading Technology, Comfort and Convenience Features
New available Serena technology equipment includes Nissan’s advanced Around View Monitor(*2), a technology that is offered together in a set with the CARWINGS navigation system as a factory-installed option on the 20G and Highway Star models. The Around View Monitor combines with the wide outward view provided by Serena�s large glass areas, making Serena even easier to maneuver in tight situations. Also new is an intelligent air-conditioning system which incorporates a one-touch automatic clean air filtering function, standard on the G20 and optional on other models. Additional technical enhancements include an exclusive suspension system on the Highway Star model for more stable handling and improved ride comfort. A new Active Adaptive Front-lighting System (AFS) is also standard on the Highway Star model. Environmental and Fuel Efficiency
The new Serena�s powerplant was designed with environmental efficiency in mind. To that end, it has been confirmed under the recently adopted Japan’s JC08 mode(*3) that all two-wheel drive Serena models emit 75% fewer nitrogen oxides (NOx) and non-methane hydrocarbons (NMHC) than the levels required under Japan’s 2005 exhaust emission regulations. Four-wheel drive models also attain the same reduced emission levels under the 10-15+11 test mode. Fuel economy for the two-wheel drive models has been clarified to closely match actual fuel consumption in real-world driving conditions, through tests conducted JC08 test mode, as well as on conventional 10-15 test mode data. To assist Serena drivers in matching those numbers, all models feature a new fuel consumption display function added to the liquid crystal display odometer and twin trip meter.vvv
Toyota Land Cruiser V8 wins Security Award again Posted on 06/21/2009 under: News, Toyota  The Toyota Land Cruiser V8 has been voted number one yet again at the large 4x4 category at the British Insurance Vehicle Security Awards. The awards are designed to raise consumer awareness and let them consider the aspect of Security more when buying a car. Thousands of pounds worth of valuables is stolen each year from cars in Britain. The glittering awards ceremony was conducted at the Motor Insurance Repair Research Centre in Thatcham, Berkshire. The Toyota Land Cruiser, available as a single variant, uses a 4.5-litre D-4D engine. The car which won the award is the eighth generation model. With its ability to seat seven, one of the world’s best selling SUVs has ensured safety, comfort and secure handling are at the top of their leagues. Based on the New Vehicle Security Rating Scheme (NVSR), vehicles are assessed on points awarded under the categories of ‘theft of’ and ‘theft from’ the vehicle, with the winner achieving the highest overall score. Thatcham’s Vehicle Security Manager, Mike Briggs, said, “Car manufacturers can be proud of what has been achieved in recent years in terms of security and at Thatcham we use the power of our New Vehicle Security Ratings as a publicly available and easy to understand guide to security levels, alongside these awards, to help drive dramatic improvements. All of those manufacturers who have been recognised today should be praised for their continuing efforts.”
Toyota iQ early adapters Posted on 04/02/2009 under: Hatchbacks, Toyota  Early indications are that the iconic Toyota iQ is already becoming more to its owners than purely transportation. A good example of this is desert adventurer and author Tom Sheppard who, when he is not travelling across the Sahara or writing his new book “Quiet for a Tuesday,” is designing a unique colour scheme for his own iQ. Mocked-up on his computer and precisely executed by GSK Bodyworks, round the corner from his local Toyota Centre in Luton, it has generated nods and smiles from passers-by. Ex-RAF test-pilot Sheppard says the iQ’s originality, engineering and detail design warms the cockles of his perfectionist, nit-picking heart. ‘Clean, green and mean. A minimal planet/wallet-impact coefficient,’ he says with a straight face. ‘Or to put it another way, 99g/km CO2, no road tax and 67.57mpg on my last tank-full isn’t bad for openers! I love it!’ Toyota is working on a range of accessories that will soon enable owners to customise their own iQ’s.
Frankfurt: World premiere of the Auris HSD Full Hybrid Concept The Toyota Auris HSD Full Hybrid Concept will take centre stage for Toyota at the 2009 Frankfurt Motor show. The concept represents a milestone in Toyota’s strategy: introducing Toyota’s full hybrid technology to a mainstream model, and the first step in the deployment of Hybrid Synergy Drive across the company’s model range. The new Prius Plug-in Hybrid Concept will also make its world premiere in Frankfurt. Prius Plug-in Hybrid expands the capabilities of Toyota’s full hybrid technology, enabling pure electric operation for short-range day-to-day transportation. In early 2010, an extensive field trial in Europe will see over 150 units being leased to selected fleet customers. Frankfurt will also stage the European Premiere of the iconic, all-new Toyota Land Cruiser, which will go on sale in the fourth quarter of 2009. Two customised iQ show cars, iQ for Sports and iQ Collection, will also be on display.
New Audi R8 V10 Spyder makes UK debut at West London Audi Posted on 10/12/2009 under: News, Sports/GTs, Audi  The flagships of the Audi model range and the Audi Centre retail network will combine to stunning effect today (Monday October 12) as the new open-top R8 Spyder takes pride of place within the new 190,000 square-foot West London Audi for the Centre’s grand inauguration ceremony. Making its debut in front of over 300 guests at the new West London landmark, the new R8 Spyder with fully automatic lightweight fabric hood brings added wind-in-hair intensity to the already extreme driving experience delivered by the lightweight aluminium, mid-engine and quattro-equipped super car. Based on the 525PS, 5.2-litre FSI model, but featuring a bespoke body incorporating additional weight-saving carbon fibre composite panels, the new open-air R8 will be available to order in the UK from November in six-speed manual and six-speed R tronic automated manual forms priced at £109,580 OTR and £114,670 OTR respectively. UK deliveries will start in the first quarter of 2010. The conversion process in the striking new soft-top is typically quick and easy, the electrohydraulically controlled hood opening and closing at the touch of a button in 19 seconds at speeds of up to 31mph. When lowering it folds like a Z beneath the automatically activated cover of its storage compartment above the ten cylinder engine. Unique all-LED headlights Standard equipment for the R8 Spyder includes all-LED headlights – a world first for Audi in the R8 V10 – and inside an extended leather package featuring Fine Nappa leather, the Audi Music Interface iPod connection system (or a CD changer as required) linked to a Bang & Olufsen sound system, heated seats, DVD satellite navigation and unique new seatbelt-mounted microphones which make it possible to talk on the phone even with the top down on the motorway. Like its Coupe relative the Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI quattro, which was developed in cooperation with quattro GmbH, delivers absolutely uncompromising performance. The naturally aspirated V10 engine, much of which is hand-built, produces 530 Nm (390.91 lb-ft) of torque at 6,500 rpm and peak output of 525PS at 8,000 rpm as it revs freely to its 8,700 rpm limit. Performance reflects this awesome potential: 0 – 62mph in 4.1 seconds; 0 – 124mph in 12.7 seconds; a top speed of 194mph for the six-speed manual version – all delivered with a heady ten-cylinder soundtrack that is of course even easier to savour in this open-top model. Handling is optimized by quattro permanent all-wheel drive that distributes power to all four wheels with a heavy rear bias, and by Audi magnetic ride, which uses magnetic fields in the shock absorbers to adjust their response to road conditions within milliseconds and adapt to the driver’s style. The limelight is likely to be stolen from the beautiful new open-top to a certain extent by the building that will house it for its UK debut. West London Audi – the world’s largest Audi Centre – is the result of an investment of six years and £45 million by Audi UK, and will house up to 116 display cars on three of the seven storeys that make up its 190,000 square-foot ‘footprint’. Many of the cars on display from the now 33-strong Audi model range will be visible from the elevated section of the M4 which flanks the imposing new London landmark. The highly distinctive new Centre will be operated by the Sytner Group, and will be staffed by around 100 personnel. Within 12 months of the doors officially opening to the public on Monday October 19, approximately 30,000 customers are expected to have passed through its doors.
| All New Nissan X-Trail XTronic CVT Lebih Halus dan Bertenaga - 30% Lebih Cepat Shifting |  |
| nissan all new x-trail | |  All New Nissan X-Trail XTronic CVT Di awal 2009, PT Nissan Motor Indonesia (MNI) tercatat sebagai produsen mobil pertama di tanah air yang memperkenalkan produk terbarunya All New Nissan X-Trail. Selain berkapasitas mesin 2.000 cc, SUV ini dilengkapi sistem transmisi Xtronic CVT (Continously Variable Transmission). yang menjadi keunggulan di kelasnya di pasaran mobil di Indonesia. Harga jual untuk yang transmisi manual Rp 265 jutaan, sedang transmisi XTronic CVT sekitar Rp 280 jutaan dengan target penjualan 100 sampai 200 unit setiap bulannya.
Teknologi CVT berikan Driving Experience yang jauh lebih baik
CVT pertama diperkenalkan pada bulan Maret 1992, dan Nissan terus mempromosikan keuntungan teknologi ini dan mengembangkannya hingga saat ini. Dengan penyempurnaan teknologi CVT, rasio perpindahan gigi menjadi 30% lebih cepat sehingga jauh mengurangi hentakan. Selain itu perpindahan gigi yang mulus juga mempengaruhi tarikan mesin (jadi lebih bertenaga) seperti telihat pada grafik di bawah ini.  Keunggulan Teknologi XTronic CVT "CVT ini memang belum populer betul di masyarakat Indonesia, tapi dengan kehadiran teknologi ini konsumen diharapkan dapat mengendarai SUV Nissan ini lebih baik dan nyaman," jelas Presiden Direktur NMI Norio Ota. Sekilas tidak ada bedanya Nissan X-Trail yang baru ini, namun dengan transmisi otomatis Xtonic CVT yang mengurangi hentakan bisa memberikan kenyamanan bagi pengguna.
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Wednesday October 21, 2009 
The new-for-2010 Mazda3 is my favorite compact car, so I figured the hot-rod version, with its 263 hp turbo engine, would be a shoo-in for my affection. As it happens, the 2010 Mazdaspeed3 wasn't quite what I was expecting. Is that a good thing or a bad thing? Find out in my 2010 Mazdaspeed3 test drive and review. -- Aaron Gold Photo © Mazda Tuesday October 20, 2009  I grew up in the Rust Belt. I was one heck of a good snow driver, I did it all on all-season tires, and I don't think you would have been able to convince me that snow tires would have been a good investment.
But that's mainly because I'd never driven on snow tires. Well, now I have, plenty of times, and the difference between all-season tires and winter tires is... well, maybe not night and day, but at least dusk and noon. That's all well and good, but with the economy in the shape it's in and everyone worried about money, is this really the time to invest a couple-few hundred bucks in a set of snow tires? Honestly, I think it is. Tires are the most oft-overlooked safety feature on our cars. Check out Snow Tire Q&A for five questions (and answers) that make the case for buying winter tires. -- Aaron Gold Photo © Aaron Gold Related: Bridgestone Winter Driving School DVD review Monday October 19, 2009  There are all sorts of reasons I wish I had a time machine, and as of today I have another one: I'd like to go 30 years into the future to see what history says about the Panamera. Was it a good idea? Did people embrace it? Was it considered a proper Porsche? I'll have to wait to get my answers, but having driven the Panamera, I can tell you that Porsche is off to a pretty darn good start. Get the details in my 2010 Porsche Panamera test drive and review. -- Aaron Gold
Photo © Aaron Gold What's new for 2010: Kia and Lexus Friday October 16, 2009  I guess I was just in the mood for juxtaposition today... although the newest vehicles from Kia are actually pretty darn impressive. Especially the new Forte -- I think that one's going to be a big hit. Anyway, here's what's what:
By the way, my photo gallery of new and redesigned cars is now up to 84 vehicles, with links to test drives and photo galleries where we have 'em, and I have a bunch of 2010 reviews coming up in the next couple of weeks. Stay tuned! -- Aaron Gold
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