2011 Nissan Dualis in Japan

The Nissan Dualis has received some modest refinements which is the Japanese market version. It’s for the 2011 model year focused on the exterior, interior and improved fuel economy of the Dualis 2WD models through modifications to the engine control systems and the XTRONIC CVT (Continuously Variable Transmission). It’s sale in Japan now with prices ranging between 2,097,900 yen to 2,514,750 yen, including consumption tax.

For the compact crossover’s exterior are limited to the reworked front grille, the chrome detailing on the door handles and a fresh design for the 18-inch alloy wheels, plus the availability of six new colors including a Brilliant White Pearl three-coat pearl paint finish.

2011 Nissan Dualis interior’s tweaks concern the revised instrument cluster that gains a new 3.6-inch vehicle information display featuring a trip computer and a maintenance function which tells the driver when to change engine oil or tires.

2011 Nissan Dualis in Japan

2011 Atomik Fiat 500 Abarth

Atomic attempt to handle the Fiat 500 Abarth will be converted into electrical power. Atomik’s 500 features a bunch of fancy tech under its carbon fiber skin: “high performance LiFePO4 batteries”, brushless synchronous motors, two new transmissions (resulting in permanent AWD), a ceramic heater, and a carbon/Nomex rear chassis.

Several cars in the power of change, power at the front comes in at 80 kW and a very electric 840 Nm (619 lb-ft), while the rear engine makes the same power and a silly 1,710 Nm (1,261 lb-ft). Combined, that’s good for 160 kW (215 hp) and an unadjusted 2,550 Nm (1,880 lb-ft) split 33/67 front to rear.

Atomic really tried to make small cars in accordance with the city of density, environmentally friendly cars, energy efficient electricity but agile. The electrified 500 should hit 100 km/h in under 5 seconds with a top speed of around 200 km/h (electric cutoff is at 180 km/h), while providing a range of 200 km (124 miles).

2012 Toyota Prius V

Toyota Prius V shares the same platform and hybrid drivetrain as the regular, five-door model, however, Toyota claims the minivan will feature over 50-percent more interior cargo space than the current Prius.

In interior of Toyota Prius V offers seating for five with increased headspace and visibility, as well as 34.3 cubic feet of cargo space. The 60/40 split, folding rear seats allow for four different seat arrangements, while a fold-flat front-passenger seat allows for longer cargo.

2012 Toyota Prius V will offer an available lightweight resin moon roof with retractable sunshades, boasting a 40-percent reduction in weight compared to conventional glass roofs of the same size.

The Prius V will offer an available lightweight resin moon roof with retractable sunshades, boasting a 40-percent reduction in weight compared to conventional glass roofs of the same size.

It is third-generation Prius as well as the forthcoming Prius Plug-in Hybrid Vehicle (PHV), starting from late summer 2011. And the hybrid minivan will also be the first vehicle to offer Toyota’s all new, Entune multi-media system that debuted last week at the 2011 Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas. The new system supports mobile apps, such as Bing, OpenTable, and movietickets.com, as well as allowing access to travel-related services, such as live weather, traffic, fuel information (location and price), stocks, news and sports.

Toyota Prius V features the same hybrid drivetrain as the regular Prius matting a 1.8-liter Atkinson-cycle gasoline engine with an electric motor. Toyota said the Prius V will deliver estimated EPA fuel economy ratings of 42 mpg city, 38 mpg highway and 40 mpg combined.

2012 Toyota Prius V

2012 Chevrolet Sonic

The Chevrolet’s Aveo is called Sonic for North American-spec models. The company noted that the model for markets outside the U.S., Canada and Mexico, which was first seen at the 2010 Paris Motor Show, will retain the Aveo name.

2012 Chevrolet Sonic is a small car, which the new car is roomy, stylish and fun to drive, and Sonic is a youthful, energetic name that helps convey what this vehicle is about.

Today, the five door hatchback version pictured here doesn’t appear to be any different than the Aveo seen in Paris. GM has not yet shown the sedan version of the Aveo / Sonic. Carshowp will be releases full details so wait for more on the next post!

2011 Dodge Charger RT

2011 Dodge Charger is the Dodge brand’s flagship that proudly delivers premium, world-class E-segment sedan precision at an incredible value. The efficient and aerodynamic exterior is spiritually inspired by the iconic second-generation Charger from the late 1960s.

Built at the Brampton Assembly Plant in Brampton, Ont. (Canada), the 2011 Dodge Charger arrives in showrooms in the fourth quarter of 2010.

The Charger’s profile is also a modern affair, a result of countless hours in the wind tunnel, from its lower hood line, faster windshield and radically raked back headlights to its tighter wheel openings, lower sill and race-car-like flat underbody, the Dodge Charger effortlessly cuts thought the air with its attitude intact. The aluminum hood features dual “scallops” that bring a sculptured, performance look to the front end, while large body-side scallops deliver a striking undulating A-line across the doors.

Running front to rear is the iconic horizontal “coke bottle” or “double-diamond” body-side styling that creates a tapering silhouette accented with muscular front and rear fenders. Defining the fastback’s wide stance is an all-new signature taillamp design that incorporates 164 illuminating LEDs to form its signature “racetrack” graphic and gives the new Dodge Charger its unmistakable character from blocks away.

Interior, the all new design feature premium materials throughout. The all-new features a new thick-rimmed three-spoke Dodge steering wheel for enhanced performance feel and grip. Craftsmanship and style thanks to premium soft-touch materials and four available distinct interior color combinations.

Dodge Charger engineers were able to tune the cabin for sound quality (rather than sound level) by isolating powertrain, road and wind noise. In addition, Dodge Charger’s unibody packages material and structural design improvements, including dual-pane acoustic windshield and front-door side glass, body-cavity silencing foam, under-flush roll-framed doors with triple seals and acoustic wheel-well liners to absorb road noise and quiet the cabin.

The all-new 2011 Dodge Charger SE and Charger Rallye feature the new 3.6-liter Pentastar engine. Dodge Charger R/T lineup features the legendary 5.7-liter HEMI™ V-8 engine with four-cylinder mode FuelSaver Technology. This is innovative AWD system seamlessly transitions between RWD and AWD with no driver intervention.

Dodge Charger RT Picture

2011 Mitsubishi i-MiEV

The Mitsubishi i-MiEV all-electric city will have its world premiere at the Los Angeles Auto Show, to be held from Wednesday, November 17 to Sunday November 28. Mitsubishi decided to “fatten-up” the North American version of the i-MiEV, and make it bigger than its Japanese- and European-spec counterparts.

The i-MiEV will be marketed in over 14 countries in Europe, including France, Britain, Italy, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Spain, Sweden Switzerland also Germany, the price range of 33-35 thousand Euro.

The latest design in the i-MiEV to the European markets are currently on the front and rear bumpers, especially the addition of foglamp on both sides of the bumper.

While interior including cabin are made more comfortable, Mitsubishi is also making changes to the instrument panel center stack in the i-MiEV.

It is equipped security sector, strict European safety standards recognized by Mitsubihsi, therefore in addition to airbags, i-MiEV already embedded technology Active Stability Control (ASC).

Electric cars are worth about U.S. $ 50,000 in Japan takes about 7 hours each way along the 160 km. Can also be sped up to a maximum speed of 140 km / hour. If using a fast battery charging equipment, the battery can be charged 80 percent within 30 minutes.

 Mitsubishi i-MiEV interior

2011 Mitsubishi CS Concept

2011 Mitsubishi CS Concept created by Gábor Farkas. The design concept revives the Colt CA (92-96) with a touch of the C50 (88-92) model at the front, wrapped in Mitsubishi’s new jet-fighter design language. Almost production ready-looking concept study penned as a replacement for the Mitsubishi Colt supermini

Called the Mitsubishi CS, the Ford Fiesta-sized concept model blends select styling cues from the Japanese brand’s most recent models such as the Lancer’s so-called shark nose with an aggressive body shape boasting curvalicious details.

“I had some time to speculate and this is how I imagine a Colt successor that Mitsubishi fans could like. When designing the conceptCS, the main goal was to summon the spirit of its ancestors.” Gábor Farkas said.

Less concept approach is continued in the interior which is partially inspired by the Outlander Sport (called ASX in Europe and RVR in Japan).

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