2010 Los Angeles Motor Show
LA 2010 – facelifted Volkswagen Eos revealed!
Volkswagen has revealed the facelifted Eos convertible at the Los Angeles Motor Show. The refreshed Eos is now treated to Volkswagen’s latest design language which sees the car having a less-rounded design. It looks much better if you ask me. The exterior can be selected with bi-xenon headlights that come with LED daytime running lights.
There is also a Light Assist feature that can automatically switch off the main beam when there is oncoming traffic, fog lamps with cornering lights, new two-part LED taillights as well as a different rear bumper.
On the inside, designers have opted for new trim on the dashboard and doors (Matt Chrome as standard), window buttons and light switches framed in chrome, new fabric and leather options and more. The DSG gear shift gaiter and lever has been modified as well.
New or updated options for the 2011 Eos include “Premium” multifunction display with colour screen, second generation Park Assist with Pilot Park (Volkswagen’s assisted parallel and adjacent parking) and new keyless access lock and ignition system which comes with a push start button. Buyers also have the option of selecting a wireless remote control feature for the convertible top.
Buyers will get to select between a 1.4 TSI and a 2.0 TSI from the petrol family. The former has two states of tune including 122PS/200Nm of torque and 166PS/240Nm of torque. The 166PS version is twin-charged. The 122PS version is available with BlueMotion which brings fuel consumption down to 6.2 liter per 100 kilometers.
The 2.0 liter unit comes with either 200PS or 210PS/280Nm of torque. The former is offered in the US while the more potent version is for the European market. The diesel front is represented by a 2.0 TDI with 140PS. This engine also makes 320Nm of torque and offers a fuel economy figure of 5.2 liters per 100 kilometers. The BlueMotion package will allow the TDI to offer 4.8 liters per 100 kilometers.
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LA 2010 – 2012 Toyota RAV4 EV shown
Toyota has officially lifted the veil on the all-electric RAV4 at this year’s Los Angeles Motor Show. The green SUV was co-created with Tesla Motors and is part of an US$50 million collaboration between the two. The vehicle which is still in its demonstration phase uses a lithium metal oxide battery with useable output rated in the mid-30 kwh range. Unfortunately that is as technical as we can get at the moment as Toyota has yet to finalize other details.
However Toyota has stated its aim of achieving a 161-kilometer range. The RAV4 EV which weighs about 100 kilograms heavier than the RAV4 V6 features a different suspension, steering system and is modified to optimize weight distribution. Despite it being an electric vehicle, trunk space is maintained at 2,067 liters. Toyota announced that the production model will be launched in 2012 along with a smaller electric vehicle and the Prius plug-in hybrid.
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LA 2010 – 2011 Camaro Convertible live pictures
The 2011 Chevrolet Camaro Convertible made its public debut at the stands of the 2010 Los Angeles Motor Show. Just like the coupe, the convertible Camaro uses the 3.6 liter V6 which is good for 312hp. If that is not enough for you, there is the SS variant which is powered by a larger 6.2 liter V8 which can crank out 426hp when linked to a manual transmission.
With a 6-speed automatic however, the engine’s horsepower goes down to 400hp. It features a fabric soft top that retracts in abut 20 seconds. Production starts in January before going on sale in February. The Camaro Convertible will carry a base price of US$30,000.
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LA 2010 – Porsche Cayman R with 330hp shown
Porsche arrived at the 2010 Los Angeles Motor Show with a new, more powerful version of the Cayman mid-engined sports car. Called the Cayman R, it is powered by the same engine that is used in the Cayman S. Which means it’s the 3.4 liter boxer engine. However the ‘R’ designation marks a 10hp bump in horsepower, bringing total output to 330hp.
The Cayman R weighs 1,295 kilograms which is 55 kilograms less the Cayman S. With a standard 6-speed manual transmission, the more potent Cayman can hit the 100km/h mark in 5.0 seconds flat (4.9 seconds with optional 7-speed PDK or 4.7 seconds with optional Sport Chrono Packages).
Top speed is figured at 282km/h (280km/h with PDK). The Porsche Cayman R will go on sale in February next year with a starting price of €69,830 in Germany, including VAT. Continue reading to view more high-res images and a promo footage. Read the rest of this entry.
