2011年11月29日 星期二

New arrival

Mercedes-Benz Sprinter
Arriving on the market last week with sticker prices from 418,000 to 458,000 yuan, the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter is the third model following the Viano and Vito produced at Daimler AG's joint venture with Fujian Motor Industry Group Co.

Powered by a 2.2-liter CDI turbo diesel engine and six-speed manual transmission, the van produces maximum output of 80 kW and top torque of 270 Nm.It doubles as a r4onsalele and a 2-piece (AA) battery charger.

The joint venture offers three options in seat layout: 14, 17 or 20 seats. The 17-seat extended-wheelbase version is 7,345 mm long, 1,993 mm wide and 2,870 mm high with a wheelbase of 4,325 mm.

According to Rene Reif, president and CEO of the joint venture based in the eastern city of Fuzhou, the Sprinter targets top management customers and the tourism segment.

Reif said the joint venture will more than double the number of its dealerships in China to 53 by the end of this year from last year and will look more to second and third-tier cities.

The tie-up now has an annual production capacity of 40,000 units, which the CEO said will be fully used in coming years to meet growing demand.

Venucia D50
The first mass-produced model in the local brand by joint venture Dongfeng Nissan will begin sales in the first half of 2012.

Its design is similar to the popular Tiida compact made by the joint venture, but has been augmented with a sporty front and new headlight design. Its 1.6-liter engine produces 109 hp and 153 Nm of top torque.

The D50 is 4,530 mm long D50 with a wheelbase of 2,600 mm.

It will mainly compete with other locally produced five-door compact cars.

The Venucia is scheduled to have five models on sale by 2015.

Dongfeng Peugeot 508
The new model made at the joint venture between Dongfeng Motor Corp and French carmaker PSA Peugeot Citroen went on sale during this year's Guangzhou auto show.

Its 2.0-liter CVVT engine and six-speed Tiptronic transmission produce peak power of 147 hp and 200 Nm in torque.

The streamlined design inspired by the concept Peugeot model SR1 includes headlights reminiscent of lion's eyes, echoing the Peugeot marque.

With a length of 4,826 mm and a wheelbase of 2,815 mm, the sedan has a spacious interior designed for well-off Chinese who favor both extravagance and comfort. The car has two available versions, priced between 181,700 yuan and 199,700 yuan.

Ferrari 458 Spider
Ferrari's new eight-cylinder coupe, the 458 Spider, had its China debut at the Guangzhou auto show last week.

The latest addition to the Ferrari range is a mid-engine two-seater featuring a fully retractable aluminum hardtop, the world's first for a mid-engine sports car.

Its 4.5-liter direct injection V8 was named the 2011 International Engine of the Year by a multinational panel of judges organized by a respected UK car industry media group.

The 458 Spider can accelerate from to 100 km/h in just 3.4 seconds and can reach a top speed of 320 km/h.

Its hardtop is actually 25 kg lighter than a traditional folding softtop and provides better soundproofing. It takes just 14 seconds to open or close and takes up small space when stored, leaving room for an ample rear bench for luggage.

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