Saturday, 13 August 2016

Audi Q3, A3 Sedan e TT têm taxa zero e preço reduzidos

A Audi do Brasil está oferecendo taxa de juros zero e preços reduzidos no âmbito da campanha Audi Golden Pack, com validade até 31 de agosto de 2016, para os modelos nacionais Audi A3 Sedan, Audi Q3 e para o importado Audi TT.

Audi Q3 2017 - preço - taxa zero

O Audi Q3 Attraction 1.4 TDSI S-Tronic, 2016/2017, tem preço a R$ 129.990 reais, que pode ser financiado com entrada de 60% e o salto financiamento em 12 parcelas.
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Lifan diz que ainda está aprendendo a fazer automóveis

O diretor comercial, Jair Leite de Oliveira, da Lifan do Brasil, marca de automóveis que vende o modelo chinês mais vendido no mercado nacional, admitiu em entrevista à agência AutoData que a marca ainda não sabe fazer automóveis adequadamente, mas que está "melhorando".

Lifan X60 2016

O executivo disse à AutoData que "ainda estamos aprendendo a fazer automóveis, mas estamos melhorando constantemente". A marca é reconhecida na China por ser a maior fabricante de motores de motocicletas do mundo, com cerca de 12% do volume total, mas entrou no "negócio de automóveis" apenas na última década, para diversificar.
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Toyota chama RAV4 2006 a 2011 para recall pela 3ª vez

A Toyota Motor Corporartion (USA) anuncia que chamará para um recall, pela terceira vez, 337.000 veículos RAV4 (anos modelo 2006 a 2011) e Lexus HS250h (modelos 2010 em diante) já chamados para procedimento similar anteriormente por problemas na suspensão traseira.

Toyota RAV4 2006 a 2011 - recall

O primeiro recall desses veículos ocorreu em 2012 (veja aqui) e envolveu modelos RAV4 vendidos no Brasil, por causa de um problema na suspensão traseira que poderia resultar em perda de controle do carro. Posteriormente, em 2013, a empresa chamou para recall novamente os mesmos modelos porque as porcas que foram usadas para ajustar o alinhamento da roda traseira não foram apertadas corretamente.
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Renault Megane vs SEAT Leon vs Vauxhall Astra

Renault Megane vs Vauxhall Astra vs SEAT Leon - header

Renaults new Megane is aiming for the top as it faces Vauxhall and SEAT compact family hatches

2016-08-13 14:00

The compact family hatch class is as popular as ever, despite fashionable crossovers and small premium cars vying for buyers' attention. So it's no surprise Renault has pulled out all the stops with its latest Megane.

Best family cars

This new MK4 car is aiming for the top of the sales charts with a blend of style, technology and low running costs. One of its highlights is a cabin that mixes cutting-edge connectivity with an upmarket finish. There's even a version with four-wheel steering - a first for this class.

However, here we test a model that's likely to be a big hit with private buyers and business users alike - the 1.5 dCi diesel in Dynamique S Nav spec. And we've lined it up against two fierce rivals. First up is our current favourite in this class, the Vauxhall Astra, which we test here for the first time in frugal CDTi 110 guise.

Renault Megane GT review

Our final contender is the sleek SEAT Leon, which still represents a stern test for any new arrival. So which of our family car stars takes the spoils in this bruising encounter?

Head to head

Business case

All three cars emit less than 100g/km of CO2, but the Leon Ecomotive and Astra ecoFLEX's outputs are low enough for tax to be rated at 18 per cent; that's one per cent lower than the Megane. Even so, there's just £2 a month between the cheapest and most expensive choices in this test for lower-rate earners.

Boot space

The Vauxhall and SEAT have clearly been closely benchmarked, as there is just 10 litres seperating their respective boot capacities. The Megane offers a much bigger load area, at 434 litres, but there aren't any extra storage touches.

Infotainment

The Leon shows its age here, as its 6.8-inch screen is smaller than its rivals', plus the latest apps are only options. Vauxhall gets Apple CarPlay, while Renault's R-Link can be ordered with loads of apps. Also, the Megane's large screen and layout work best.

Verdict

First place: Renault Megane

Compact hatchback group tests often throw up close results, and this one is no exception. In the final reckoning, the Megane does just enough to take victory. Not only does it look good with a classy cabin, it sets new standards for comfort and refinement. This Dynamique S model also features one of the best infotainment systems in the business, plus it comes loaded with kit.

Second place: Vauxhall Astra

The Astra tastes defeat for the first time, but it's still a brilliant family hatchback. The excellent ride and handling balance makes it a top choice for keen drivers, while the OnStar concierge service is unrivalled in this class. In addition, the Vauxhall is practical, frugal, and sharply styled, plus its 1.6-litre diesel is a punchy performer. It just can't match the Renault for kit, comfort or refinement.

Third place: SEAT Leon

Time is starting to catch up with the Leon. Make no mistake, it's still a stylish, practical and cost-effective hatchback, but it can't compete with the Renault for refinement and kit, and its sat-nav and infotainment system systems look and feel a generation behind. While it's still one of our favourites, the fast pace of change in this competitive sector means it's no longer top dog.

Also consider...

Volkswagen Golf 1.6 TDI Match Edition

VW Golf Match
Price: £22,350
Engine: 1.6-litre 4cyl, 108bhp

You can't consider your next compact hatch without taking a look at a Golf. The latest car is solid and versatile, while Match Edition adds decent kit. High price and emissions make it a costly business choice.

Peugeot 308 1.6 BlueHDI 120 Active

Peugeot 308 - front
Price: £20,345
Engine: 1.6-litre 4cyl, 118bhp

The latest 308 majors on space and style, thanks to its roomy and slickly designed interior. Active trim gets all the essentials, while the punchy 1.6-litre diesel is smooth and frugal. Just check you're comfortable with the i-Cockpit driving position.

Figures

Renault Mégane 1.5 dCi Dynamique S NavVauxhall Astra 1.6 CDTi 110 ecoFLEX SRi NavSEAT Leon 1.6 TDI SE Ecomotive Technology Pack
On-the-road price/total as tested£20,400/£21,925£20,945/£20,945£20,735/£20,735
Residual value (after 3yrs/30,000)£8,078/39.6%£9,300/44.4%£8,626/41.6%
Depreciation£12,322£11,645£12,109
Annual tax liability std/higher rate£773/£1,546£752/1,504£744/£1,489
Annual fuel cost (12k/20k miles)£1,219/£2,031£1,010/£1,684£1,059/£1,765
Ins. group/quote/road tax band/cost15/TBC/A/£012/£438/A/£015/£354/A/£0
Cost of 1st/2nd/3rd service£499 (4yrs/40k)£570 (3yrs/30k)£498 (3yrs/30k)
Length/wheelbase4,359/2,669mm4,370/2,662mm4,263/2,636mm
Height/width1,447/1,814mm1,485/1,809mm1,459/1,816mm
Engine4cyl in-line/1,461cc4cyl in-line/1,598cc4cyl in-line/1,598cc
Peak power 108/4,000 bhp/rpm108/3,500 bhp/rpm108/3,250 bhp/rpm
Peak torque 260/1,750 Nm/rpm300/1,750 Nm/rpm250/1,750 Nm/rpm
Transmission 6-spd man/fwd6-spd man/fwd6-spd man/fwd
Fuel tank capacity/spare wheel47 litres/foam48 litres/foam50 litres/foam
Boot capacity (seats up/down) 434/1,247 litres370/1,210 litres380/1,210 litres
Kerbweight/payload/towing weight1,415/690/1,300kg1,275/525/1,500kg1,260/550/1,000kg
Turning circle/drag coefficient11.2 metres/N/A11.1 metres/0.29Cd10.1 metres/N/A
Basic warranty (miles)/recovery4yrs (100,000)/4yrs3yrs (60,000)/1yr3yrs (60,000)/2yrs
Service intervals/UK dealers18,000 (1yr)/158 20,000 (1yr)/338Variable/128
Driver Power manufacturer/dealer pos.8th/1st25th/22nd18th/31st
Euro NCAP: Adult/child/ped./stars88/87/71/5 (2015)86/84/75/5 (2015)94/92/70/5 (2012)
0-60/30-70mph10.9/11.8 secs10.3/10.5 secs10.0/9.6 secs
30-50mph in 3rd/4th 4.6/6.9 secs4.1/7.5 secs4.6/7.4 secs
50-70mph in 5th/6th 11.1/13.3 secs8.0/12.8 secs9.3/13.0 secs
Top speed/rpm at 70mph 116mph/2,000rpm124mph/1,800rpm124mph/1,800rpm
Braking 70-0/60-0/30-0mph 47.3/35.1/8.2m45.7/31.7/7.9m51.6/33.6/10.1m
Noise levels outside/idle/30/70mph70/44/60/66dB66/46/63/69dB64/47/62/67dB
Auto Express econ (mpg/mpl)/range50.4/11.1/521 miles60.8/13.4/642 miles58.0/12.7/638 miles
Govt urban/extra-urban/combined 68.9/80.7/76.4mpg72.4/88.3/83.1mpg68.9/83.1/78.5mpg
Govt urban/extra-urban/combined 15.2/17.8/16.8mpl15.9/19.4/18.3mpl15.2/18.3/17.3mpl
Actual/claimed CO2/tax bracket150/96g/km/19%125/91g/km/18%131/94g/km/18%
Airbags/Isofix/park sensors/cameraSix/yes/yes/yesSix/yes/£450/£595**Seven/yes/£275/no
Auto box/stability/cruise ctrl/AEB*£1,200/yes/yes/£400^No/yes/yes/yes£1,250/yes/yes/£515^
Climate control/leather/heated seatsYes/£1,000/no£395/no/£345£360/no/£360
Metallic paint/LED lights/keyless go£525/£500/yes£545/£995/£395£575/yes/no
Sat-nav/USB/DAB radio/BluetoothYes/yes/yes/yesYes/yes/yes/yesYes/yes/yes/yes

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Leilão da Fiat: descontos elevados e poucos interessados

A Fiat do Brasil está promovendo, no SuperBid (veja aqui), desde o dia 08/08/2016 um leilão com 187 veículos semi-novos emplacados, dos modelos Bravo, Linea, Idea e Freemont, com baixa quilometragem, com descontos que superam os R$ 30 mil reais.

Leilão da Fiat: descontos elevados e poucos interessados

Os modelos que estão sendo leiloados têm, em média 50 quilômetros rodados, e, por já estarem emplacados, já contam com IPVA e licenciamento pagos, mas mesmo assim, até o momento apareceram poucos interessados - com lances em apenas dois modelos.
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VW Up!: líder de vendas entre sub-compactos em agosto

O Volkswagen Up! é o modelo líder de vendas no segmento de sub-compactos no começo de agosto. Com dados computados até o dia 12/08, o modelo da VW já registrou 1.532 unidades emplacadas.

Volkswagen Up! - modelo sub-compacto mais vendido em agosto

A segunda colocação cabe ao Fiat Mobi, modelo que vem sendo objeto de promoções e reduções agressivas de preços, e que. no mesmo período, emplacou 1.431 unidades.
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New Model Chevrolet Beat India Launch Soon; Will Come as Hatchback, Crossover and Compact Sedan [Video, Pics & Details]

American car giant General Motors has revealed the production-spec 2017 MY Beat for India. The Chevrolet Beat Activ concept was seen at the Auto Expo. Confirming the rumours Chevrolet has now said that the Beat-replacement is a heavily revised version of the current car. Since the next-generation Spark is proving to be too expensive for India’s price-sensitive market. Underpinning the new Beat is a new flexible platform. It will spawn multiple models. These include the Essentia notchback and the Beat Activ Crossover. The new model Chevrolet Beat 2017 should launch by early-2017.

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New Model Chevrolet Beat Launch in India

A late 2016 or an early 2017 launch for the new model Chevrolet Beat is on the cards. Last year, at a press conference held in New Delhi, GM announced its future plans for India. The Spin MPV and the new Beat were earlier headed to India. However, based on customer feedback, plans to launch the Spin MPV in India have been shelved. Instead, they will focus on launching cars in popular segments such as SUVs, crossovers and compact sedans.

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The other derivative of the new Beat will be the Essentia compact sedan pictured below. It will, in all probability, sit below the current crop of compact sedans on sale in India. You can read more about it here.

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Chevrolet Beat Launch Walk-around Video Review

New Model Chevrolet Beat Specifications

Powering the International Beat is a 1.4-litre petrol engine. This engine is good for 98 bhp and mated to a five-speed manual transmission. Also available in the international markets would be an optional CVT. For the Indian market, the current 1.2-litre unit will continue to power the car. The current 1.0-litre Diesel too will be carried over. This will help GM keep costs in check. The Beat replacement will also share a lot of its mechanical and interior bits with the latest gen Chevrolet Spark.

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Here’s a look at the New Model Chevrolet Beat Specifications table based on our estimates and expectations. The actual figures, which will be made public prior to the official launch, may vary.

Length x Width x Height3700 x 1600 x 1520 mm
Kerb Weight-NA-
Wheel Type and Size14” Alloys
Boot Space170 L
Engine Type/ Displacement1.2 L Petrol1.0 L Diesel
Power79 bhp57 bhp
Torque108 Nm150 Nm
Transmission (Gearbox)5-speed manual5-speed Manual
Mileage19 kpl26 kpl
Air Conditioner TypeManual
Power WindowsYes (4)
Central LockingYes
Steering Audio ControlsYes
Audio SystemYes (Touchscreen)
AirbagsYes (2)
ABSYes

Design

A new radiator grille is the talking point of the new car’s front fascia. This grille reminds us of the new Cruze. It is flanked by wrap-around headlamps. It is based on the existing Beat. This is evident from its side profile. The new-gen Beat, much like the current model, gets door handles in the C-pillars. The rear-end, much like the side, is identical to the current model. The Beat Activ (pictured below), gets additional crossover features. These include body cladding, faux skid plates and reprofiled front bumper along with a different alloy wheel design.

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The interior is almost new. It now features body-coloured highlights and a touchscreen infotainment system.

new model chevrolet beat india 2017 - chevrolet beat activ concept interiors

Chevrolet goes on to say that the new generation Chevrolet Beat boasts a “more sophisticated aesthetic that reflects the changing tastes of the global minicar market.”

2016 Korea-Spec Chevrolet Beat Images

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The next-gen Chevrolet Beat made its public debut last year. The new-gen Beat shares its platform with the new Open Karl/ Vauxhall Viva. The India/Brazil-spec model will borrow the current model’s platform. This platform suits the needs of developing car markets like that of ours. The 2016 Chevrolet Beat (Spark) will not go on sale in India. The new India-spec Beat is based on current model. It will launch next year. The new India-spec Beat borrows design cues from the car showcased at the Auto Expo.

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