Renault Clio RS (2009)

Renault Clio RS (2009) has been premiered by Renault at Geneva Motor Show as one of their seven updated models. Powered by a naturally-aspirated 2.0 16V engine, 2009 Renault Clio RS may outputs 200 hp at 7,100 rpm and 215 Nm of torque at 5,400 rpm.

2009 Renault Clio RS will reach its top speed up to 141mph and is able to get from 0 to 100 km/h in 6.9 seconds acceleration time while combined with a weight-to-power ratio of 166hp / tonne.

With 36 kg lighter than the standard version, the 2009 Renault Clio RS comes with a choice between two chassis, a standard comfortable version, and the Cup model which offers more performance.

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2010 Mercury Milan-Hybrid

2010 Mercury Milan and 2010 Mercury Milan Hybrid has been unveiled by Ford. With the 2.5-liter I-4 engines, 2010 Mercury Milan may develops 175 hp. While with an upgraded 3.0-liter V6 engine, 2010 Mercury Milan may outputs 19 hp more.

The 2010 Mercury Milan also comes some similar equipment as Ford Fusion Sport. The featured equipment includes SYNC, SIRIUS with Travel Link and Blind Spot Information System with Cross Traffic Alert. Unfortunately, we don’t have any information yet about the 2010 Mercury Milan prices.

Meanwhile, another version - the new 2010 Mercury Milan Hybrid may delivers 155 hp and 136 lb.-ft. of torque as it is powered by a 2.5-liter 4-cylinder engine that coupled with an electronically-controlled continuously variable transmission or e-CVT.

Both Mercury Milan models also will be available in showrooms in spring 2009 (same time as 2010 Ford Fusion Sport).

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2008 Holden Barina

The re-styled 2008 Holden Barina 3-door and 5-door hatch has been unveiled by General Motors. Comes with a new exterior and interior look, the 2008 Holden Barina is powered by a 1.6 liter DOHC multi-point fuel injected engine that develops 76kW at 5800rpm and 145Nm of torque at 3600rpm. If equipped with the automatic gearbox, the 2008 Holden Barina needs 7 liters of fuel to go 100 km with this engine.

The 2008 Holden Barina equipment list includes ABS, Ventilated front disc brakes are standard and alloy wheels.

The 2008 Holden Barina price will starts at $14,490 for the 3-Door Hatch model and the price will goes up to $15,990 for the 5-Door version. Both of the prices are for the Australian market.

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