In the automotive capital of America has opened one of the most prestigious auto shows in the world - the anniversary of Detroit Motor Show 2013 which is taking place for the 25th time. This year#39;s Detroit auto show runs from 14 to 27 January, while the number of prime it reaches fifty.
Our review of the Detroit auto show is dedicated to the most interesting novelties of the serial and concept punishments from the automotive industry giants such as Lexus, Toyota, Mersedes-Benz, BMW and many others.
Jeep Compass 2014
Detroit Auto Show 2013 presented crossovers Jeep Compass and Patriot 2014 model year.
Models will be offered with petrol engines of 2.4 liters and 2.
By 2014, Jeep hopes to increase car sales in Europe up to 125,000 cars annually
Lexus IS
Company Lexus in Detroit introduced a new generation luxury sedan IS. The first thing that brorsaetsya in the head - looks. The third-generation Lexus IS has received a new grille in the shape of an hourglass. We can say that in general the shape of the car has become more vibrant and aggressive.
Lexus IS will complete 2.5-and 3.5-liter gasoline engine V6, and in the future and plans to release a hybrid version.
New product expected to be available in the second half of 2013.
Bentley GTC Speed
Concern Bentley introduced at the Detroit Auto Show 2013 special novelty: it is the fastest in the world of today, four-seat convertible.
Acceleration to 100 km / h takes 4.4 seconds, top speed - 325 km / h, power 6-liter petrol engine - 625 hp
Convertible Bentley GTC Speed - it is not only the power but also comfort. All trim the car is only performed manually. Special convertible roof is able to maintain a comfortable temperature in any weather. There is even an exotic option - heating the neck of the occupants.
BMW Z4
Company to present updated versions of the BMW Z4 Roadster is in Detroit. This is the third modification of the model.
Exterior and interior of the updated Roadster have not undergone major changes. More significant was the emergence of a new 2-liter engine capacity of 156 hp, which can accelerate the car to 100 km / h in just 7.9 seconds and to a maximum of 221 km / h.
In selling an updated version of the car BMW Z4 should go in the spring of 2013.
Chevrolet Corvette
One of the main prime Detroit Motor Show 2013 was the presentation of the new generation of the legendary Chevrolet Corvette. The first model appeared in public in 1953. The current version of the car has the 7th.
Sports car has a 6.2-liter engine produces 450 hp and accelerates to 100 km / h in just 4 seconds. Digital instrument panel will vary depending on driving style, its data can be projected onto the windshield, just like in the BMW.
The car body is made of aluminum and carbon fiber, thus enhancing its stiffness and reduce the weight of the sports car. Sales of the new Chevrolet Corvette to begin in late 2013.
Maserati Quattroporte sedan
Italian automaker Maserati introduced at the Detroit Auto Show 2013 6th generation luxury sedan Quattroporte. Developers designated style luxury sedan as a simple and clean.
By tradition, the new machine a little more of its predecessor, as well as more powerful and dynamic. Consumers will be available 2 Engine 3-liter V6 rated at 410 hp and the 3.8-liter V8 rated at 530 hp
An engine assembly will deal with Ferrari. The maximum rate of acceleration for the most powerful engine will be 307 km / h
The main competitors will be updated Maserati Quattroporte BMW 7-Series and Mercedes S-class.
Concept Toyota Furia
Toyota unveiled a concept car Fury. Designers have tried to make the car look sporty and aggressive enough to attract a following of fans of the brand as much as possible of young people.
Toyota Fury is a vision of the future generation model Toyota Corolla.
Infinity Q50
Mark Infiniti introduced the Q50 premium sedan at the Detroit Auto Show in 2013. Q50 comes to replace the Infiniti G sedan will be implementing the new design direction of the company.
The car received a 3.7-liter V6 rated at 328 hp There will be a hybrid version, which combines gasoline V6 3.5 liter (296 hp) and an electric motor 67 hp
One of the curious features of the Q50 has adaptive steering system: the system changes the steering effort, depending on the speed of the machine. On sale in the U.S. and Canada Infiniti Q50 will go this summer.
SUV Volkswagen CrossBlue
Volkswagen KrosBlyu is the status of the concept, but the appearance of an SUV in many ways close to the series. It will be a big SUV, the size markedly superior famous Touareg. Six-seater car is almost 20 cm longer than the Touareg. Its dimensions: 4986 x 2014 x 1732 mm.
The concept car Volkswagen KrosBlyu driven a hybrid, consisting of 190-horsepower diesel engine and a pair of electric motors. The total output - 305 hp From 0 to 100 km / h huge car can accelerate in just 7.5 seconds.
The main competitor of new items on the Germans see Ford Explorer.
Mercedes CLA
Concern Mercedes revealed at the Detroit Auto Show 2013 compact Mercedes CLA is based on models of A-grade, but not inferior in size sedan C-class - 4,630 mm long, 2,032 mm wide and 1,438 mm in height.
In the Mercedes-Benz claim that the car has received a very low drag - just 0.23, which claims to be the world record for production cars.
The company will begin taking orders for the car in March. Prices will start from 29,000 euros. The most powerful petrol version with a 2-liter 211-horsepower engine will start at 38,675 euros.
