
Developed on the basis of the Impreza 5-door model, the product concept of the Impreza XV is “Active Sports Gear”. It offers a new crossover of “Sport Utility” and “Quality Ride by the Impreza”. The current Impreza model, launched in 2007, was developed around three main key areas: Styling, Functionality and Quality ride. The totally redesigned chassis offered a class-exceeding ride performance. The Impreza XV employs...

Since the first generation of Toyota’s RAV4 (Recreational Active Vehicle with 4 Wheel-Drive) was launched in Europe in 1994, over one million customers have come to appreciate its compactness, manoeuvrability and versatility, allied to the dependability of the most advanced four-wheel drive system in the segment. Though the compact SUV share of the European market has remained steady at just below 5% of total vehicle sales, the segment has recently...

Without question: the formidable but equally stylish Audi Q7 always has an imposing appearance and cuts a fine figure both on the promenade and on long stretches of motorway. The large Ingolstadt car does not even shrink from light offroad excursions and can therefore can be recommended for (almost) all cases. V12 look for all ENCO Exclusive from Chemnitz however saw further potential for optical and technical improvements to the high calibre SUV....

HAMANN-Motorsport, the renowned specialist for exquisite refinements of BMWautomobiles shows its latest developments on the 80th Geneva Motor Show. The masculine show-piece on the HAMANN exhibition stand with 200 square metres is the world premiere of the 670 hp/493kW strong and 300 km/h fast TYCOON EVO M based on the BMW X6 M. The TYCOON EVO M – powerful appearance with striking design Already the shape of the TYCOON EVO M with its impressive broad...

Mercedes-Benz’ F800 Style research vehicle is showing the future of premium automobiles from a new perspective, as the five-seat premium sedan combines highly efficient drive technologies with unparalleled safety and convenience features and an emotive design idiom, which interprets current Mercedes-Benz styling in line with the brand’s hallmark attribute of refined performance. The F800 Style has a spacious interior full of intelligent...

Volkswagen is unveiling the completely redeveloped Touareg as a world premiere. It is the most technically innovative “VW” since the brand has been in existence. This Touareg is reinterpreting the fascinating multipurpose SUV idea in a contemporary way – thanks to a range of engines that are nearly 20 percent more fuel efficient and a large variety of new assistance and safety systems. The Touareg will also be the first and only off-roader in...

Nissan North America, Inc. (NNA) announced the latest addition to its Krom specialty vehicles lineup, the 2010 Nissan Rogue Krom edition, which is scheduled to go on sale at Nissan dealers nationwide in December 2009. The new Rogue Krom edition is designed to offer a unique dimension to traditional compact sport utility vehicles with its aggressive sport styling, exclusive 17-inch wheels and a center-exit sport-tuned exhaust. Nissan also offers a...

Nissan North America, Inc. (NNA) today announced pricing for the 2010 Nissan Rogue S Krom Edition, a special sporty version of Nissan’s popular crossover SUV. The new Rogue S Krom is on sale now at Nissan retailers nationwide, joining the 2010 Nissan Rogue lineup that went on sale in late August. The Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Prices* (MSRP) are: Rogue S FWD Krom Edition: $23,940 USD Rogue S AWD Krom Edition: $25,140 USD The new Rogue S Krom...

Up until the year 2002, it was completely unthinkable to most people in Germany, and especially to sports car fans, that Porsche would at some point in time make a sports utility vehicle. The name Porsche has always been synonymous with thoroughbred sports cars, in most cases rear or mid-engined. However, the Cayenne proved to have the recipe for success. In the 2003/2004 financial year it moved almost 40,000 units and was by far the most popular...

Honda Motor Co., Ltd. announced the introduction of the all-new Step WGN. With the largest interior space in its class*1 and first in class*1 under-floor storage for third-row seats the all-new Step WGN offers more convenience than ever before and best-in-class fuel economy*1. The new Step WGN and Step WGN special-needs vehicle*2 go on sale in Japan today, with the Step WGN Spada and Step WGN Spada special-needs vehicle*2 to debut in Japan on Friday,...