2012 Nissan 370Z

That's more or less the case with the 2012 Nissan 370Z series. The only changes for the new model year concern the addition of an oil-cooler as standard on both body styles, while Nissan eliminated the base 370Z Roadster with the 6-speed manual, leaving the more expensive Touring model for those that want to manually change gears while enjoying the sun.

MSRP for the 2012 Nissan 370Z Coupe include:
370Z Coupe 6MT $31,450 USD
370Z Coupe 7AT $32,750 USD
370Z Coupe Touring 6MT $36,150 USD
370Z Coupe Touring 7AT $37,450 USD

MSRP for the 2012 Nissan 370Z Roadster include:
370Z Roadster 7AT $39,500 USD
370Z Roadster Touring 6MT $42,200 USD
370Z Roadster Touring 7AT $43,500 USD

MSRP for the 2012 Nissan NISMO 370Z is:
370Z Coupe NISMO 6MT $40,830 USD

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The Estimated price of Honda Civic 2012

The 2012 Honda Civic in January is expected to be present in the UK dealer. Cars with four trim levels (SE, ES, EX and EX GT) first appeared diFrankfurt Motor Show last month. Engine range will include two petrols and one i-DTEC diesel. The petrols are 1.4 and 1.8-liter i-VTEC engine rated at 100 HP and 140 HP respectively, whereas the 2.2-liter diesel develops 150 HP.

2012 Honda Civic is equipped with a driving ECON mode (similar to that seen in Jazz and Insight) to help minimize the consumption plus the Idle Stop system on models equipped with manual gearbox.

The 2012 Honda Civic prices ranging from $ 16,495 for entry-level 1.4-liter i-VTEC SE 100ps and reach $ 26,595 for the range topping 2.2 i-DTEC EX GT.

ES classes starting from $ 18,995 when paired with a 1.8-liter gasoline and $ 21,095 when fitted with diesel includes additional features such as cruise control, rear view parking camera, key fob-operated windows, folding door mirrors and audio systems 6 speakers. Entry level version (SE) comes with a 16-inch alloys, automatic air conditioning and USB connectivity.

For the class EX trim, leather upholstery and heaters available on front seats, plus a HDD satellite navigation and premium audio system. The 2012 Honda Civic EX $ 21,745 to the price of gasoline 1.8-liter and £ 23,845 for the 2.2-liter diesel.

Finally topping EX GT range in price from £ 23,495 for the 1.8-liter petrol and £ 26,595 for the diesel, including keyless entry and ignition, front and rear parking sensors, bi-xenon HID lamps and lumbar support. EX GT also features 17-inch alloy wheels, tinted windows, panoramic glass roof and auto dimming rearview mirror.

The 2012 Honda Civic SE and ES trim levels are available with T-Grade package that cost 995 GBP and adding satellite navigation with full European mapping and touch screen.

Source: carsession.com

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Mazda3 "Facelift" tech SKYACTIV

Mazda Motor Corporation (MMC) launched the Axela, also known as the Mazda3. The latest version comes with the latest technology Axela typical Mazda, the SKYACTIV. The price, starting from 1.66 million to 2.67 million yen per unit. Targeted to sell 2,000 units per month.

Further, gasoline engines equipped with Axela Facelift 'SKYACTIV 2.0-liter, DOHC, 4-cylinder, direct injection, paired with 6-speed automatic transmission tech-DRIVE SKYACTIV. This last technology, claimed to reduce the gap with the gearshift capacity equivalent to a manual transmission. Power output reached at 154PS and torque of 194Nm at 6.000rpm 4.100rpm. The new engine is its average fuel consumption more efficient, which is 20 kpl (variants with pelek15 inches).

SKYACTIV-G 2.0 engine is also equipped with Mazda's new technology, the intelligent-Drive Master (i-DM). The technology is able to create a comfortable atmosphere and pleasant driving. There is also a good guide how to drive through the screen i-DM, specifically how to drive fuel efficient. Axela is a second model of Mazda Demio or armed SKYACTIV after Mazda2. This model is marketed with 10 variants including sedans, sport, the front wheels (front wheel drive) or four-wheel (4-wheel drive).

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Ferrari 458 Spider

Italy - Ferrari has announced that the new 458 Spider will be priced at € 226,800 in Europe, where sales start next month. While in the U.S. will launch a supercar that is a derivative of 458 Italy two-seat coupe, starting in January 2012 with a price of U.S. $ 257,000.

Prices for Spider 15 percent more expensive when compared with 458 Italy coupe. This is the premium price that Ferrari has been charging for the past decade to open version of the model such as 430 and 360.


Ferrari customers also typically spend the equivalent of 15 percent to 20 percent above the list price of the car - in this case that would be about € 45,300 - to purchase items from the company's personalization Carrozzeria Scaglietti program. These items include carbon fiber seats 5760 euro 2640 euro and rearview camera.

458 Spider two-seater debut earlier this month at the Frankfurt auto show. The Spider 458 replaces the 430 Spider and features retractable aluminum hardtop instead of the canvas are offered on its predecessor. Webasto supplies roof systems AG 458 Spider. German suppliers are also sources of roof systems at Ferrari California's four-seat convertible.

Ferrari says its patented, fully retractable hardtop is the world's first rear-engine sports car. The all-aluminum hardtop solution adopted for the 458 Spider offers a number of advantages over traditional folding canvas top, including a 25kg weight reduction and deployment time only 14 seconds.

Fully integrated into the styling of the car, the hardtop was engineered to fit neatly ahead of the engine bay without compromising aerodynamics or the performance of the car. Ferrari says the small space needed to house the roof enabled the designers to include a generous rear bench for luggage behind the seats.

The 458 Spider's powertrain is the same as that on the 458 Italia coupe -- a normally aspirated 4.5-liter V-8 delivering 570 hp coupled with a Getrag seven-speed dual-clutch transmission. The 458 Spider accelerates from 0 to 100kph (62 mph) in less than 3.4 seconds. Its top speed is 320kph.

The car uses 11.8 liters of fuel per 100km (24 UK mpg or 20 U.S. mpg) and has CO2 emissions of 275 grams per kilometer. Ferrari created a new styling for the 458 Spider rear, characterized by innovative forms with the buttresses designed to optimize the flow of air to the engine intakes and the clutch and gearbox oil radiators.

For maximum comfort while driving with the top down, the 458 Spider features a large adjustable electric wind stop, which is designed to enable normal conversation to be held at speeds of more than 200 kph. The 458 Spider continues Ferrari's frantic product renewal as it seeks to boost sales and remain the world most profitable automaker by operating margin (a hefty 15.8 percent of revenues last year).

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