Toyota Racing FR-S Concept

Toyota Racing FR-S Concept - After performing in the last Tokyo Motor Show in October, the Toyota FR-S Concept already has its sportier variant oriented tracks.

Toyota Racing FR-S Concept

So with input from the GAZOO Racing Toyota this Japanese prototype has taken a more radical look thanks to the generous main grid, front splitter, side skirts, wheel competition along with large spoiler and rear diffuser, made of carbon fiber. It also provides steps wider wheels and a white body combined with dark tone details.


While the original series Toyota Racing FR-S Concept takes its name from the combination of a front engine with rear drive. Rounded, simple interior and juvenile lines are part of the design premises for this prototype.

In this way, the Toyota Racing FR-S Concept is presented as a future car racing.

Volkswagen Beetle Dune, with a touch off road

Volkswagen Beetle Dune, with a touch off road - Volkswagen announced both Europe and North America variant Dune Beetle production, an option with aesthetic style off road, which invites you to leave the asphalt, although there is a 4x4 vehicle.

This special Beetle will be marketed with the two options of body model, ie the Coupe and the Convertible. The first may have black roof (on request) and the other comes with classic soft top with electric drive.

Outside, the Dune is distinguished by new bumpers which include openings (front) and lights in black and gray color that represents metal, with a spoiler in two tones, black plastic wheel housings and unique sockets, details that give you an image close to that of an SUV.

To this we add the new aluminum alloy wheels of 18 inches, the most generous front and rear suspension trails and more than 1 centimeter clearance, allowing you to have more room when you leave the asphalt.

Volkswagen Beetle Dune, with a touch off road

As for the mechanics, it will be sold in Europe with turbocharged gasoline engines with outputs of 105, 150 and 220 hp direct injection and two diesel with the same recipe and options of 110 and 150 hp. In America, the only option will be the 1.8 TSI gasoline engine with 170 hp with an automatic box of six.

Volkswagen announced that the Beetle Dune, which is based on the Bug Baja created with the original Beetle, will be unveiled at the Los Angeles (later this month), and marketed in Germany from November 19 and in North America from the first quarter of 2016.

In Dune, derived from the prototype with the same name introduced last year, the Beetle is added to the "adventurous wave" is booming in South America, where they offer the Chevrolet Spin On, Citroën C3 Aircross, Renault Sandero Stepway and VW CrossFox, among others.

The new Volkswagen arriving in Argentina

The new Volkswagen arriving in Argentina - Managers of the German mark confirmed us the arrival of Up! TSI engine with Speed ​​and Cross versions of sports Vento Golf GTI and GLI and the new generation Passat.

As part of the launch event of the new Volkswagen Polo we talked with executives of the German carmaker, who confirmed us the next and anticipated releases in the Argentine market.

First, from the German manufacturer they confirmed the arrival -during the first half of the year próximo- new versions of the Up! with the new engine 1.0 TSI of the EA211 family, as the vehicle is produced in Brazil. Block has a 12-valve three-cylinder, while the TSI intercooler technology includes direct fuel injection and turbocharger.

The new Volkswagen arriving in Argentina

Delivering 101 horsepower (the 1.0 MPI has only 75 hp) and 16.8 kgm of torque, figures that with the five-speed manual gearbox can accelerate from 0 to 100 in 9.3 seconds and reach 182 km / h, with consumption in town 7.2 l / 100 km.

We tested the Toyota Yaris 2015

We tested the Toyota Yaris 2015 - The 2015 Toyota Yaris is one of the models into the world of Japan's home in a village in segment competitors where not only the interior but also its performance in the city and comfort features is privileged.

With a modern and contemporary design Toyota Yaris 2015 stands out for his walk in the city thanks to its maneuverability and overall agility. The Yaris is a vehicle in strict city with a 4-cylinder 1.5-liter that delivers 106 horsepower and 103 lb-ft. which can be equipped an archaic four-speed automatic transmission or 5-speed manual. 

It is noteworthy that the automatic Yaris suffers from a disadvantage against its competitors equipped with automated sorting CVT or 6-position, which is evident when it comes to acquiring speed. Fortunately the group subcompact is one of the last bastions of survival for manual changes, which in the Yaris are a real necessity. According to EPA estimates Yaris automatic consumption is 32 mpg combined (30 city and 36 highway) and is 33 mpg (30 city and 37 highway) for manual variants.

To break a little its range Toyota Yaris 2015 pigeonholed as an economic vehicle and is offered with bodies of two or four-door hatchback. The L and LE series are available in both configurations but the sporty SE, only available as a four-door.

One of his points is its equipment, which in the entry-level version is surprisingly complete. 15-inch wheels, air conditioning, trip computer, adjustable driver's seat height and power door locks and windows are on the menu. Besides the 6.1-inch touch screen, auxiliary connection with USB interface, iPod, Bluetooth and 6 speakers are linked to the young audience that can buy one of these cars.

We tested the Toyota Yaris 2015

In turn, finishes adds alloy wheels 15 inches, power mirrors, cruise control and keyless entry as most relevant. The sporty SE adds 16-inch sport wheels, rear spoiler, sportier tires, leather-wrapped steering wheel, among others. Also, all versions can purchase a navigation system as an option.

Safety Toyota Yaris 2015 includes ABS, traction control and stability with side airbags, front and rear curtain airbags, front airbags and driver's knee.

Inside and commands are operated easily and intuitively. Its driving position is very good and displays the path accordingly, but for longer trips her something hard seats can be somewhat cansones. On the rear and taking into account actions of the vehicle seats two adults can cope with short trips and stay still friends, but long travel will be a challenge, especially for taller. For children, however, the rear row presents no problems.

An attractive design, complete equipment, adequate indoor space and a good performance in urban driving part of its strongest points. But a modern automatic transmission transmission is a sine qua non for the Yaris is competitive with competitors such as the Kia Rio, Ford Fiesta, Honda Fit or excellent companion showroom, the Scion iA.

Citroen C3 Soundtrack for music lovers

Citroen C3 Soundtrack for music lovers - It is a special series of 250 units with Sony audio equipment, Bluetooth "one touch" NFC, voice control smartphone and subscription to Spotify Premium for one year.

Argentina launched a special Citroen C3 series, called Soundtrack, which is characterized by offering an exclusive audio system Sony MEX-N4150BT Bluetooth "one-touch" NFC, voice control through smartphones SongPal applications (for Android) and Siri Eyes Free (iPhone), and four three-way coaxial speakers with mega-bass.

Citroen C3 Soundtrack for music lovers

In addition to the audio equipment mentioned, the C3 Soundtrack includes one year of Spotify Premium license. "It is the ideal place to enjoy the sound quality and convert the C3 Sountrack in an enhancer of sensations complement", stressed from Argentina Citroen, the first automaker to make a partnership with Spotify in our region.

Moreover, the link to Spotify is reinforced by creating three exclusive playlist, curated by Emmanuel Music references Horvilleur and Catarina Spinetta, to transmit sensations "as only limited edition Soundtrack C3 can do," says Mark French. These playlist will be heard and enjoyed from the website or from the profile www.citroenc3soundtrack.com.ar Citroen Arg in Spotify.

Available only in White Mother of Pearl, the special series C3 Soundtrack comprising 250 units, all with naftera 1.5 90 hp engine and five-speed manual gearbox. The retail price is $ 217,250.

NP300 Nissan Frontier, since January 2016 Argentina

NP300 Nissan Frontier, since January 2016 Argentina - The new generation of the midsize pickup will arrive from Mexico with double cabin, 2.3 turbodiesel 190 hp, manual or automatic transmission and options 4 × 2 and 4 × 4.

Originally planned for December, the launch of the Nissan Frontier NP300 in Argentina will be implemented until January 2016. So they confirmed it to CarsMagazine.com.ar from the Japanese, who also anticipated the first data from the formation of range New generation midsize pickup.

The offer of the Frontier NP300 in Argentina include three versions, all with double cab and 2.3-liter turbo diesel engine of 190 hp and 450 Nm of torque. There will be a 4 × 2 version with six-speed manual gearbox, and two alternative 4 × 4, with said manual transmission or automatic seven relations.

NP300 Nissan Frontier, since January 2016 Argentina

The Frontier NP300 is manufactured in Mexico, on the ground of Cuernavaca, for different markets in the Americas. From there you come to our country if only for a while, because since the second half of 2017 will begin production in Argentina. It will be at the Renault plant in Cordoba, where on a platform in a joint venture, Renault, Nissan and Mercedes-Benz mid-size pickups manufactured paths (see more here).

New Toyota Hilux comes this week in Argentina

New Toyota Hilux comes this week in Argentina - It will be from Mendoza, which will CarsMagazine.com.ar. The marketing will start on November 26. As a foretaste, what are the main developments ...

New Toyota Hilux, eighth generation of the midsize pickup of the Japanese, will be formally launched in Argentina this week. It will be from Mendoza, where he announced that the marketing will begin on Wednesday 25 November, with prices expected to meet soon. CarsMagazine.com.ar be in the Cuyo province between Wednesday and Friday for detailed and test the new Hilux.

Toyota Argentina chose the picturesque province of Mendoza for the presentation of the new Hilux. In fact, the activities began last Friday 30, with the unveiling of the product to the dealer network of the Japanese. As noted, this Wednesday will be the turn of the Argentina press; and then come the Brazilian media as it is a regional event.

New Toyota Hilux comes this week in Argentina

For the Argentine media, Toyota will offer a press conference on Wednesday afternoon. And the next day will be the turn of the test drive, which promises to be demanding, both in condition "on road" and "off road" in order to discover the potential of the new Hilux.