Volkswagen Polo V

Volkswagen has unveils the Volkswagen Polo V at Geneva Motor Show this year. Comes with new TDI and TSI engines and the 7-speed dual clutch transmission (DSG), Volkswagen Polo V also features ESP electronic stabilization program with Hill Hold Control as standard.

With a new 1.2 TSI engine, Volkswagen Polo V may outputs 77 kW / 105 PS while it needs 5.5 liters of fuel for every 100 km and emits 129 g/km of CO2. With a total of seven different engines four gasoline and three diesel, Volkswagen Polo V offers power outputs from 44 kW / 60 PS to 77 kW / 105 PS.

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Mazda Biante Mini Van in Japan

Mazda has launched their latest minivan in Japan - the Mazda Biante. The new Mazda Biante offers a choice between front-wheel-drive and four-wheel-drive, also a choice between two DOHC engines - a 2.0 liter and a 2.3 liter.

Mazda Biante comes with a nanoe ion generator that neutralizes bacteria, odors and allergens such as pollen and anti-bacterial deodorizing seat covers.

Mazda Biante also equipped with dual power sliding doors, a third row seat with a bench-type design, back baskets, and floor mats.

Mazda Biante price will be start at 2,199,000 YEN, while target for a sale volume for Mazda Biante is 3000 units a month.

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Honda Freed On Sale in Japan

Honda Freed - a new compact minivan from Honda is on sale. The sales for Honda Freed will begin in Japan on May 30, 2008. A wheelchair-accessible model will also hit the showrooms later, on June 20.

Powered by a 1.5-liter i-VTEC engine, the Honda Freed offers a 16.4km per liter fuel consumption. The Honda Freed also equipped with a torque converter and a continuously variable transmission.

The Honda Freed comes with a five-passenger, seven-passenger, and eight-passenger configurations, while the wheelchair-accessible model features an aluminum access ramp with a sure-grip surface and a slope of just 11 degrees.

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