Porsche Cayenne GTS and Macan GTS Design Preview
Porsche Cayenne GTS and Macan GTS Design Preview
The Fiat 500 Hybrid is one of the most value-stable vehicles on the German market. This is the conclusion of the latest forecast by market research company bähr & fess forecasts. This analysis expects a current new Fiat 500 Hybrid to have a residual value of 53 percent in four years, regardless of its already favorable purchase price and low operating costs. This makes the Fiat 500 with environmentally friendly mild hybrid drive the "residual value giant 2025" in the A segment, which bähr & fess forecasts calls "subcompact cars." The Fiat 500 Hybrid, which is offered as a sedan and as a convertible with an electrically operated soft top, combines a three-cylinder naturally aspirated gasoline engine with a belt-driven starter-generator (RSG). This is connected to the crankshaft via a belt system and, depending on the situation, either supports the gasoline engine or operates as a power generator. When braking or rolling with a gear engaged, the RSG generates electrical energy through recuperation, which is stored in the 12-volt on-board battery and an additional lithium-ion battery (12 volts, 11 Ah). When starting from a standstill and accelerating, the generator assists the gasoline engine. The mild hybrid technology thus reduces fuel consumption and emissions. The standard consumption of the 51 kW (70 hp) Fiat 500 Hybrid is just 4.1 liters per 100 kilometers, corresponding to CO2 emissions of just 93 grams per kilometer.
Porsche Cayenne GTS and Macan GTS Design Preview
With technology derived directly from Formula 1, the latest generation of the Mercedes‑AMG C 43 4MATIC sets new standards for innovative drive solutions both as a Saloon and as an Estate. Following its premiere in the Mercedes-AMG SL 43, the AMG 2.0-litre four-cylinder engine, the world's first series-production unit to feature an electric exhaust gas turbocharger, is now also being used in the C-Class. The new form of turbocharging guarantees particularly spontaneous response across the entire rev range and thus offers an even more dynamic driving experience. The turbocharger is operated via the 48-volt electrical system, which also feeds the belt-driven starter-generator (RSG). In the Mercedes-AMG C 43 4MATIC the unit produces 300 kW (408 hp) and, in certain driving situations, is able to call upon a brief additional boost of 10 kW (14 hp) from the RSG. The standard rear-axle steering, the AMG Performance 4MATIC permanent all-wheel drive with rear-biased torque distribution, the AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT 9G transmission with wet start-off clutch and the AMG RIDE CONTROL suspension with Adaptive Damping System also contribute to the dynamic driving experience. In keeping with this, brand-specific features in the equipment and appointments as well as in the exterior and interior design emphasise the performance-oriented character of the new Mercedes-AMG C 43 4MATIC.
The all-new HR-V delivers a unique and responsive driving experience, with exceptional efficiency delivered by Honda’s powerful and efficient two-motor e:HEV powertrain – featured as standard for the first time on a HR-V. The next-generation of the brand’s popular compact SUV offers class-leading space, comfort and utility, as well as advanced safety and technology features, all within a bold and sleek coupe-inspired form. Available in Europe from late 2021, the new HR-V is the latest model in Honda’s line-up to wear the e:HEV (hybrid electric vehicle) badge, following the refreshed CR-V and all-new Jazz that launched in 2020. It expands Honda’s electrified line up as the brand moves further towards its goal of electrifying all of its European mainstream models by 2022. The next-generation hybrid-only HR-V is the culmination of an extensive review of modern consumer attitudes. Having evaluated how today’s active, connected population identifies and selects high value products, Honda developed the HR-V not only as an all-new compact SUV, but as a consumer product that must appeal through desirability, functionality and usability.
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