Lancia Ypsilon Alberta Ferretti @ Milano Monza Open-Air Motor Show 2022
Lancia Ypsilon Alberta Ferretti @ Milano Monza Open-Air Motor Show 2022
The third generation of the crossover bestseller Nissan Qashqai is now optionally available with a powerful all-wheel drive. A new intelligent 4x4 system is used, which scores with different driving modes and a significantly improved response time compared to the previous system. The all-wheel drive system is offered in conjunction with the 1.3-liter DIG-T turbo gasoline engine with 116 kW / 158 PS and Xtronic automatic transmission; prices start at 38,510 euros for the high-quality N-Connecta equipment variant. Instead of an electromechanical clutch, the new intelligent all-wheel drive has a direct clutch: If necessary, it ensures a significantly faster transmission of the drive torque to the rear axle. The time in which the system intervenes when a slip occurs has been reduced by a factor of five to around two tenths of a second. How the power is distributed between the front and rear axles is influenced by the driver by selecting the driving mode. A total of five modes can be controlled via a rotary knob on the center console: from standard with a balanced mix of comfort, performance and economy to eco for particularly efficient driving to the performance-oriented sport mode. There is also the Snow driving program for snow-covered and icy roads and Offroad for driving on muddy or stony field and forest paths
Lancia Ypsilon Alberta Ferretti @ Milano Monza Open-Air Motor Show 2022
With the optional augmented reality head-up display in the Q4 e-tron, Audi is taking a huge step forward in display technology. It reflects important information via the windshield on two separate levels, the status section and the augmented reality (AR) section. The information provided by some of the assist systems and the turning arrows of the navigation system as well as its starting points and destinations are visually superimposed in the corresponding place on the real-life outside world as content of the AR section and displayed dynamically. They appear to be floating at a physical distance of roughly ten meters (32.8 ft) to the driver. Depending on the situation, they appear considerably further ahead in some cases. The driver can understand the displays very quickly without being confused or distracted by them, and they are extremely helpful in poor visibility conditions.
The ISUZU D-MAX pick-up was rated by partner Australasian NCAP earlier this year. Some tests have been repeated by Euro NCAP to ensure a valid rating for the European market. Competing in a segment that is not famous for highlighting safety, the D-MAX crew cab is impressively equipped, with standard restraints, AEB and a new centre airbag. However, the mobile progressive deformable barrier test showed that its weight and front structure make the pick-up aggressive to other vehicles in a collision. The same is true of the Land Rover Defender: larger and heavier than previous models, the new Defender is equipped with modern driver-assistance systems to prevent and mitigate, as far as possible, collisions with other road-users. Another heavy-weight, the KIA Sorento, is the 4th generation large off-roader tested by Euro NCAP. It comes with new safety updates, including KIA’s first centre airbag and advanced e-Call system, and thanks to these retains its 5 stars, despite its underwhelming performance in the frontal offset crash.
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