Porsche International Media Drive 911 GTS, Franciacorta Italy
Porsche International Media Drive 911 GTS, Franciacorta Italy
Few vehicles are offered globally in as many markets as the C-Class - it is currently available in over 100 countries. In the course of development, therefore, around 1,000 load level variants are examined, because all engine and body variants, right-hand drive as well as left-hand drive, hybrids as well as 4MATIC vehicles meet the same requirements. In addition, there is special equipment to meet specific rating requirements - vehicles for Europe, for example, have a center airbag. It positions itself between the driver and front passenger in the event of a severe side impact, depending on the direction of the impact, the severity of the accident and the occupancy status, and can thus reduce the risk of mutual head contact. The center airbag is integrated in the center of the vehicle in the backrest of the driver's seat. Together with the familiar PRE-SAFE® protection concepts for frontal and rear-end crashes, PRE-SAFE® Impulse Side (available in conjunction with the Driving Assistance package Plus) forms a kind of virtual crumple zone that extends around the vehicle. Since only a limited crumple zone is available in the event of a side collision, PRE-SAFE® Impulse Side (availability depends on equipment) can give the driver or front passenger concerned an impulse away from the danger toward the center of the vehicle even before the crash as soon as the system detects an imminent side collision. To do this, air chambers are inflated in the side bolsters of the front seat backrests in a fraction of a second.
Porsche International Media Drive 911 GTS, Franciacorta Italy
The 2022 Pathfinder is all-new from the ground-up. Every inch of the vehicle was carefully designed to convey a sense of strength and capability with a strong front face, wide stance, blister fenders and a shorter front overhang (versus the previous design). The larger design of the new face of Pathfinder conveys size and strength which, along with larger tires, gives it an authentic, rugged SUV look. Distinctive Nissan signature features are integrated into the new Pathfinder design, such as the V-motion grille with a three-slot grille incorporated as an homage to the original Pathfinder, C-shaped headlights and floating roofline. Standard LED headlights include slim upper Daytime Running Lights, and the C-pillar has a structural SUV look that allows use of two-tone paint – a first for Pathfinder. On the side, strong "U-shaped" highlights fuse the powerful fender blisters together, providing a tough, muscled look. In the rear, the wide-aspect LED taillights are slimmer than the previous design. The "boxed out" liftgate returns to the boldness of the first Pathfinder, including the oversized, satin chrome PATHFINDER name. Even the new aluminum-alloy wheel designs have a machined, tool-like seriousness to them.
The brand with the Scorpion badge is introducing the new Abarth 595 range, which embodies the evolution of their most iconic model. Advanced engineering and care for details in a model capable of boldly expressing the two personalities of the brand - performance and style. The four versions of the new 595 range are compact, light, agile and importantly all unparalleled in terms of customisation. The 595 is a successful range that today presents new strengths sure to capture the trademark nuances of the Abarth character. Hatchback or convertible, the new 595 range features five versions (595, 595 Pista, 595 Turismo, 595 Competizione and 695 Rivale) with power levels from 145 to 180 HP, all Euro 6D-TEMP compliant, to satisfy all customer needs. From the technical and performance point of view, peculiarly on the 595 Competizione and the 595 Pista, the main new feature is the new Record Monza Attivo exhaust, now standard on both versions and today equipped with an active valve controlled by a Sport button. Pressing the Sport button opens the exhaust valve and the engine rumble becomes deeper and bolder. The driver can choose a gentleman driver engine sound or a tougher, sportier - and more traditionally Abarth - roar. While the 595 Competizione is somewhat more radical and designed for performance and no-compromise sports car fans, the 595 Turismo hints to the style and comfort typical of Italian GTs. There is plenty of focus on details, with premium leather interiors and Urban Pack that comes with light sensor, rain sensor and parking sensors.
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