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Lexus commits to dedicated hybridFeb 2008

Lexus commits to dedicated hybrid

Toyota confirms a new Prius and a dedicated hybrid Lexus within 12 months

iMAXFeb 2008

iMAX

BASED on the Toyota HiAce-competing iLoad van, the iMAX offered eight seats and was available from launch with a 2.4-litre petrol engine and automatic gearbox or 2.5-litre turbo diesel with manual transmission.Driving the rear wheels, the petrol engine's peak power and torque outputs were 129kW and 228Nm respectively, while the diesel offered 135kW and 392Nm.The South Korean manufacturer claimed to have benchmarked the iLoad against its European and Japanese competition – the big sellers in Australia being the Toyota HiAce, Mitsubishi Express and Ford Transit – and to have raised the bar in terms of design, specification and value.A five-year/160,000km warranty plus one-year roadside assist was part of the package.In November 2008 diesel versions became available with a five-speed automatic transmission option.April 2011 saw electronic stability control, Bluetooth and iPod connectivity became standard across the iMAX and related iLoad ranges.

500Feb 2008

500

FIAT launched its BMW Mini competitor in the early months of 2008, just over 50 years after the original ‘Cinquecento’ truly motorised Italy.But unlike the post-war 500 original, the post-modern sequel switched from being an affordable two-cylinder rear-engine rear-wheel drive family car to a premium-priced, somewhat larger front-engine and front-wheel drive status symbol intended on providing profits for the surging Fiat brand.Made in Poland and built off the second-generation (2003) Panda sub-B light car platform, the new 500 is 3550mm long, 1630mm wide and 1490mm tall, which still makes it one of the smallest new cars on Australian roads.Three models were available from launch – the entry-level Pop, mid-range Lounge and racy Sport.Powertrains were shared with other small Fiats such as the Punto, made up of a 51kW/102Nm 1.2-litre four-cylinder petrol engine, a 1.4-litre petrol, and a 1.3-litre turbo-diesel (Pop and Lounge).The volume selling 1.4-litre generated 57kW at 6000rpm and 115Nm or torque at 3000rpm, compared to the diesel’s 66kW at 4000rpm and 200Nm at 1750rpm.All engines were available with the regular manual transmissions (including a five-speed for the petrol and six-speed for the diesel) or a Dual-logic sequential manual with automatic clutch.The sequential transmission saved enough fuel for the Fiat 500 diesel to achieve a fuel consumption figure of 4.2 litres per 100km, Toyota Prius petrol-electric hybrid territory.Fiat stuck to a fairly standard formula when developing the 500’s suspension, using MacPherson struts at the front and a torsion beam set-up for the rear.All 500s came standard with seven airbags, while electronic stability control was standard with the 1.4-litre petrol-engined model.Fiat mimicked the Mini’s massive array of options, including up to 12 exterior colours, three specification levels, 15 different upholstery combinations, nine different types of wheel rims and 19 types of external sticker kits, including racing stripes.In late 2009, the open-topped 500C was launched in Australia with a sliding soft-top, "sardine tin" style.In March 2011, Fiat's performance arm, Abarth, made its Australian debut with the Esseesse - a special Fiat 500 with 46 per cent more power than the standard fare.Meaning SS in Italian, the Esseesse came with just one specification and a 1.4-litre 16-valve turbo-charged four-cylinder from the Fire engine family packing 118kW of power.May 2011 saw a limited run of Ferrari-inspired Abarth 695 Tributo models priced at a cool $70,000 arrive in Australia, with 132kW and 250Nm wrung from the little 1.4-litre engine, mated with a five-speed robotised manual transmission.A convertible Abarth Esseesse 500C arrived in November 2011, with the same power as the hard-top but with the 695 Tributo's automatic transmission fitted as standard.Being 40kg heavier than the hardtop at 1075kg, the 500C's slightly blunted 0-100km/h acceleration time was 0.2 seconds slower at 7.6 seconds, while its top speed was 3km/h lower at 209km/h.

MK8 AccordFeb 2008

MK8 Accord

HONDA released its eighth-generation Accord in early 2008. Instantly recognisable is the fact that this is the largest model in the series’ 32-year history.Dubbed the CP Accord, it also brings more power, space, economy, refinement, technology, and environmental friendliness, as well as a new look, to Honda’s large front-wheel drive family car.The V6 versions introduce new three-stage Variable Cylinder Management (VCM) that shuts down part of the available V6 engine in the interests of economy and emissions.All models include automatic transmission, VSA stability control and at least four airbags.In the VTi and VTi Luxury, power comes via a revised version of the 2.4-litre i-VTEC (Variable Valve Timing and Lift Electronic Control) twin-cam 16-valve four-cylinder engine.Aimed at buyers of the Toyota Camry, Ford Mondeo and Holden Epica, it produces 133kW of power at 6500rpm (up 8kW over the outgoing 2.4 – the upshot of a higher compression ratio and engine tuning) and 222Nm of torque at 4300rpm (up from 218Nm). Meanwhile, consumers of six-cylinder vehicles such as the Holden Commodore, Ford Falcon and Toyota Aurion are again offered an Accord V6.It uses a new 3.5-litre single-cam i-VTEC Euro IV V6 instead, delivering 202kW at 6200rpm and 339Nm at 5000rpm.This is the engine with VCM that, depending on driving conditions, operates on three, four or all six cylinders. It helps the Accord V6 return 10L/100km – a 0.6L/100km improvement over the previous model – and a 239g/km CO2 rating versus 252 – and again on 91 RON fuel.With no manual on offer, both powerplants employ an electronically controlled five-speed automatic gearbox with Grade Logic Control and Shift Hold Control, for altered shift programming according to whether the car is travelling up or down hill.

308Feb 2008

308

Following on from the tall-boy 307 comes a much more stylish offering from Peugeot called the 308.It plays it the same segment as the Volkswagen Golf, Citroen C4, Renault Megane and higher-specified versions of the Ford Focus, Holden Astra and Toyota Corolla.Based on the Peugeot-Citroen 2 platform, the 308 is not breaking any new ground, but promises a more enjoyable drive and more interior space. It also looks whole lot better.Prices start at $25,990 for the entry level 1.6 model, and run through to $37,990 for the premium 2.0-litre diesel auto model.Engines include the a regular 1.6 and 1.6 turbo engines, co-developed with BMW as well as 1.6 and 2.0-litre turbo diesels.The base XS model misses out on electronic stability control, but is otherwise well equipped.The entry level car fitted with the petrol engine is not about to break any land speed records with a mere 88kW and 160Nm under the bonnet. Figures for the turbocharged 1.6 are a bit better, 110kW and 240Nm, although the power drops to 103kW if you want an automatic.The 1.6-litre diesel is good for 80kW and 240Nm and the 2.0-litre generates 100kW and 320Nm.Transmissions include a five-speed manual for both petrol engines, an optional four-speed auto for the turbo 1.6, there is a six-speed manual and optional six-speed automatic for the 1.6-litre diesel, while the 2.0-litre diesel is only available with a six-speed automatic.In August 2008 the 308 Touring, a stylish alternative to a compact SUV with economical powerplants and seating for seven was launched.Following on from the 308 hatch, which competes in the small car class, the wagon is available with two petrol engines and two diesels.The petrol units include a 1.6-litre four-cylinder petrol engine with 88kW and 160Nm and turbo version that generates 103kW and 240Nm.A 1.6-litre turbo diesel pumps out 80kW and 240Nm and the range-topping 2.0-litre turbo diesel generates 100kW and 320Nm.Fuel economy is a big advantage of the small Peugeot family hauler with the miserly 1.6-litre diesel using just 5.3 litres per 100km on a combined cycle.There are two models including the XS and more luxurious XSE.ESC is not standard on the base model XS.Peugeot has a comparatively long history with steel-roofed drop-tops, pioneering the trend with the titchy 206 CC around the turn of the millennium.The 308-derivative shed the French carmakers’ penchant for proportion-deficiency that plagued previous small-cabriolet iterations with its slinky and stylish looks.Considering the CC’s extra heft over the standard 308 hatch, due to the folding steel roof, the petrol’s claimed fuel consumption of 7.2L/100km for the manual and 7.7L/100km for the auto was very respectable. The diesel sipped a respectable 6.6L/100km.Unlike many of its popular convertible siblings, scuttle shake was limited to an occasional subtle wobble of the steering column over rough ground, with no hint of windscreen or A-pillar shake when the going got tough.Standard equipment for both engine variants included six airbags plus electronic traction and stability control, automatic rollover bars, four-wheel discs brakes with ventilated front rotors, an anti-lock braking system (ABS), electronic brake-force distribution (EBD), emergency brake assist (EBA).Along with a five-star Euro NCAP crash test rating, all models also came with an automatic remote locking glovebox and central storage compartment, rear parking sensors, power-folding door mirrors with LED courtesy lights, MP3 connectivity, an electric-assist rear-seat access function, 17-inch alloy wheels with 225/45 R17 tyres, LED tail-lights, cloth sports seats, speed-sensitive power steering and a 10.7-metre turning circle.Both rear-seat passengers got plenty of elbow room (and an armrest apiece) but sat directly beneath the large rear screen. Rear leg and foot room was acceptable too, but not without compromising the front seating position for all but the shortest occupants, while rear passengers more than 180cm tall got limited head space.Rear passengers got air-conditioning outlets and quick-release front-seat access, but the seats themselves were fairly upright and didn’t come with Peugeot’s Mercedes-mimicking Airwave system, which was a little noisy but was reasonably effective.The all-electric roof mechanism itself was quick, quiet and, unlike some, could be operated at speeds of up to 12km/h – but not without the engine running.Peugeot claimed a 20-second open/closing time, we timed it at a still-respectable 22 seconds to open and 24 to close.

First drive: BMW Hydrogen 7 is right at home in OzJan 2008

First drive: BMW Hydrogen 7 is right at hom...

Australia is well-placed for a hydrogen future, says the man behind BMW's Hydrogen 7

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