Top New 2012After a tough 2011 marked by the crisis, which the auto industry has not escaped, and the general drop in sales, a 2012 coming disconcerting. What it clear is that we will again be an exciting year: models coming, others say goodbye, some catching the witness of others. These are some of the innovations that are on everyone’s lips in 2012.

Newly completed in 2011, already looking forward to telling all the news emerging in the automotive market in the next 12 months ahead. As always, we will look at the classrooms that will be celebrated throughout the year as Detroit, Geneva, Madrid, Paris or Los Angeles, where the brands bring out their future products and try to amaze with his usual spectacular prototypes.

BMW, Audi and Mercedes star in the major developments, not to mention others that burst with a loud Alltrack VW Passat, Ford B-Max, Renault Clio, Fiat Panda, Volvo V60 Diesel Plug-in, Ferrari California, Honda Civic, Toyota GT 86 , Bentley Continental GT V8 and so on. These are, in our view, the main innovations of 2012.

BMW 3 Series

The sixth generation of one of the most famous saloons on the market gets bigger, more powerful, more efficient, without losing an ounce of sportsmanship. The new 3 Series is 93 mm. longer and has a longer wheelbase. The design is more dynamic and athletic, while her reason for living, motorization, growing in power, in contrast to improvements in point of consumption. All the engines are accompanied TwinPower Turbo technology and package-efficient systems and devices BMW EfficientDynamics, plus a manual gearbox six-speed standard.

The new BMW 3 Series has three variants: the 320d EfficientDynamics Edition, 4 cylinder diesel engine and 163 horsepower, and announcing a fuel consumption of just 4.1 liters per 100 kilometers, the 328i, powered gasoline 4-cylinder, 2 liters and 245 hp and the 335i, powered by a 6-cylinder 3-liter and 306 hp. Later ActiveHybrid3 version will be available, and you come in summer sports package M.

Finally, note the new saloon Germanic technology ‘Control Driving Experience’ with Eco Pro mode, which lets you choose between four driving modes: Sport, Sport +, Comfort and Eco will be available in three equipment lines: ‘Sport’ ‘Luxury’ and ‘Modern’.
Audi A3

The new generation of compact Audi promises much, in all its versions, either three-door Sportback or sedan five four, the latter being the great novelty of the new range. The new A3 platform Volkswagen released a new modular transverse share with future VW Golf and Seat Leon. On this platform will be a compact composite construction, with aluminum components that directly impact their weight (10 percent lighter) and consumption.

In terms of design, do not expect many new features and other solid line, while in the mechanical section find something new: the new 1.4 TSI engine is capable of temporarily disconnecting two of its four cylinders, to which one must add the possibility mounting a three-cylinder TDI. All these plus other system shall be accompanied by automatic stop-start engine Stop & Start.

Like the BMW 3 Series, the new A3 will have different driving modes. The ‘Audi Drive Select’ allows to directly influence the behavior of the engine, power steering and the S tronic to provide the driver with five modes: ‘comfort’, ‘auto’, ‘dynamic’, ‘individual’ and ‘efficiency’ .
Mercedes Class A

We’ve only seen as a prototype for now, but that was enough for us to verify that the new Mercedes Class A will be one of the revolutions of the market in 2012, but the most. The small leaves behind the German lines minivan, to make way for a sporty compact that allows one on one fight against the Audi A3 and BMW 1 Series. Perhaps we will see in a body of three and five-door, front-wheel drive, and from the platform of the new Class B also.

They shake their rivals Germans and the DSG transmission system, one of the best today, because the new Mercedes compact also comes with a dual clutch transmission signature product of the star. This will be added next-generation engine to mount, all turbo and direct injection, able to go in a longitudinal or transverse, as well as innovative safety systems, such as the Pre-crash active system. The new access model Mercedes expects its output to the asphalt, and we.
Citroën DS5

The Citroën DS premium saga continues to surprise. After the DS3 and DS4 comes the eldest brother, the DS5, a great mix of different segments: forms of compact sedan dimensions and aesthetic touches typical of a ‘crossover’. All this in 4.53 meters long and 1.8 meters wide, in a modern, sculpted body and an interior loaded with premium environment. The materials, noble quality, chairing a cabin in the small inserts that include wood, leather, aluminum and silk pleated door panels.

In the mechanical section, the DS5 will satisfy all tastes. Citroën bet again on the technology applied to engines, security, multimedia and entertainment. The best of the proposals in the DS5 comes in the form of hybrid all-wheel drive: the motor has Hybrid4 Diesel 2.0 HDI FAP of 163 hp and a 37 hp power associated at all times to a manual six-speed driven. In the supply of gasoline we have the turbocharged 1.6-liter THB 155 and 200 hp, while offering the 1.6 Diesel will offer e-HDI 110 hp and 2.0 HDI micro-hybrid with 160 hp.
Opel Ampera

Undoubtedly one of the cars revolutionary not only for 2012, but in recent years. The Opel Ampera is the first extended-range electric vehicle, combines an electric motor main propelling handles at all times, together with a set of lithium ion batteries and accompanied by a smaller one that acts as a generator and other internal combustion .

The Ampera runs between 60 and 80 miles in electric mode hundred percent, no emissions. Once the capacity of the batteries reach their end, comes into operation the gasoline engine that drives the electric generator which in turn generates the energy needed for the main motor can still move the car and thus can increase the range to 500 kilometers. That is the key to success of the Ampera, an electric never going to leave you lying in the road and also at a lower cost of 3 euros per 100 kilometers.

The only downside, the starting price, more than 40,000 euros. And now, another one, because Opel has announced a delay in launching the Ampera while awaiting the outcome of the U.S. authorities on the deficiencies found in the Chevrolet Volt, Ampera twin model.
Peugeot 208

The lion roars again, and makes it one of the most successful segments has been provided. We talked about the Peugeot 208, which will replace the 207 next March. Seat Ibiza, Volkswagen Polo, Renault Clio and Opel Corsa will be their opponents in the ring of the utilities. 208 The arguments are strong: reduced consumption engines, improved interior and wider and, as it looks, with lower prices.

One of the secrets of the new Peugeot 208, to achieve its efficient consumption data -3.4 liters per 100 km in the best-in addition to its excellent drag coefficient (Cd of 0.28), is its lightness . Compared to its predecessor, the new model is 110 kg lighter, even to 173 kg in any of its versions. Come with bodies of three and five doors, to be followed by the coupé-cabriolet (CC) and family (SW), while in oblivion a possible all-road 2008. The mechanical range will initially starring Diesel-five engines with outputs from 70 PS-, and three of the three-cylinder gasoline 68 hp 1.0 and 1.2 CV-82, all with Start & Stop system.
Toyota Prius +

The ultimate hybrid today, the Toyota Prius, in 2012 suffered a transformation. And it does in its new version minivan with Prius +, with larger exterior dimensions and interior in which up to seven people can live together. Toyota wanted to incorporate this new version of the Prius before it reaches another new highlights, Plug plug-in version. The Prius + is 155 mm. longer-staying well in a total length of 4.615 mm .-, 30 mm. wider and 85 mm. higher.

The interior configuration is based on three rows of seats 2 +3 +2. In this case, the lithium ion battery and is housed in the vehicle’s center tunnel, between the front seats, allowing more space for occupants and luggage compartment without being penalized. Like its smaller brother, the Prius + Full Hybrid technology incorporates Synergy Drive, with a gasoline engine 1.8 VVT-i of 9 9CV and another 82 hp power associated with an automatic transmission and continuously variable CVT FWD.
Mini Roadster

The subsidiary of BMW continues to expand her family, always with that touch and that essence that makes the Mini, in all its versions, one of the most attractive and exclusive vehicles in the market for small cars. After the arrival of the Mini Coupe, the 2012 is the year of Mini Roadster, the new and first convertible two-seater of the brand. And comes with engines between 122 hp and 211 hp, three petrol and diesel, to satisfy the taste and desire of all.

The Mini Roadster borrows much of its technical structure of the Coupé. Regarding the existing Mini Convertible, this new version is more than 20 mm. and a lower center of gravity closer to the ground. The dimensions are in the 3,734 mm. in length, 1,683 mm. wide and 1,390 mm. in height. Other elements to highlight the new Mini Roadster is its short overhangs, and typical of all Mini, with more inclined uprights and a very strong design of three volumes. We also noticed the roll bars in polished stainless steel, rear spoiler automatically activated from 80 km / h, and a trunk with a capacity of 240 liters.
Volkswagen up!

The Volkswagen group has surprised us in recent presentations to what is a “small” statement of intent, and not because it is important, but by the size of its latest models: Mii Seat, Skoda and VW Citigo up! All of them small, within the range intended for public use New Small Family. The up! measuring just 3.54 meters long, 1.64 meters wide and 1.48 meters high, but still stresses its major presence within, aided no doubt by his generous battle of 2.42 meters.

This is a model in which Volkswagen has put much effort and with trying to hit hard in a market that over time more followers. The up! approves a consumption of 4.2 liters per 100 kilometers, thanks to technology-BlueMotion with Start & Stop system, which can be incorporated into a new generation of gasoline 3-cylinder 60 and 75 hp. Offered in three trim levels and is the first vehicle of its segment to optionally incorporate emergency brake assist when driving in town less than 30 km / h. Arrive later this year and is expected by 2013 an electric version.
Seat León

Our national representative in the newly released 2012 is the compact Seat, the Lion. The third generation comes with new lines, new body and new engines, including hybrid version includes a plug. It will be the last to be released throughout the year, but we do know is that come with bodies of three and five-door and family with a variant in which highlight the 500 liter capacity. The new Seat Leon inherit stylistic touches already known, for example, in the recent ‘facelift’ of the Exeo, and modular architecture have already looked at the time the Audi A3 and VW Golf.

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