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2014 BMW 5 ActiveHybrid Review Spec Release Date Picture and Price

2014 BMW 5 ActiveHybrid

BMW is still forging ahead in pursuit of the environment with new ActiveHybrid5. New hybrid sedan will go on sale in March 2012. ActiveHybrid5 combines BMW TwinPower Turbo six-cylinder in-line BMW engine, an electric drive system and an eight-speed automatic gearbox.

2014 BMW 5 ActiveHybrid Interior and Exterior

The new ActiveHybrid5 not received a dramatic change to the exterior or interior, especially because this is the true star of the show hybrid technology. Only the interior there are some minor additions including door sill strips bearing "ActiveHybrid 5" letters, aluminum plate on the center console with the same ID, a bespoke engine cover, and visible "ActiveHybrid Power Unit" inscription on the special casing for the high-performance battery accommodated in the baggage area.

2014 BMW 5 ActiveHybrid Engine

ActiveHybrid5 is based on the 535i so it gets a 3.0-liter in-line six-cylinder that delivers a total of 300 HP and a peak torque of 295 lb-ft. This engine will be combined with an electric drive system that delivers a total of 55 HP and 155 lb-ft of torque available from rest. With a total output of 355 HP and 450 lb-ft of torque, ActiveHybrid5 will sprint from 0 to 60 mph in 5.9 seconds and delivers the fuel economy of 44-40 mpg. Electric engine takes power from a lithium-ion battery that offers a high-performance all-electric driving range of up to 2.5 miles at an average speed of 22 mph.

2014 BMW 5 ActiveHybrid Picture Gallery

2014 BMW 5 ActiveHybrid Price

The 2012 BMW ActiveHybrid 5 is scheduled to arrive in U.S. BMW Centers in late spring 2012 with a starting price of $ 61,845 (including $ 895 Destination and Handling charge).

EVO Reviews the Aston Martin Rapide Compares it to the Maserati Gran Turismo

If Aston Martin’s Rapide strikes you as an elongated DB9 with two extra doors and seats, that is because, well, it is.

Designed as a more practical alternative to the British luxury automaker’s line-up, which otherwise consists only of two-door models, the truth is that the Rapide may be the one of the sexiest four-door models on sale, but it hasn’t managed to achieve the kind of sales Aston was hoping for.

Evo’s MD Harry Metcalfe has been running one as a long-term car so he decided to post a review. He also owns a Maserati Gran Turismo, among other vehicles, so he compared the two.

At first glance, the new Quattroporte would have made for a more appropriate comparison. However, in spite of their differences, they are both GTs and, as Metcalfe found out, the Gran Turismo makes for a much closer competitor to the Aston than one would be led to believe by looking at their specs.

You can watch the review and find out why the Maserati makes for a more usable everyday car (!) in the video that follows the break.

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Honda Amaze review test drive

We drive Hondas new Dzire competitor - and its a diesel!

Here are our first impressions of Hondas much-awaited, Brio-based Amaze. It is a sub-four-metre saloon, much like the Maruti Swift Dzire, which Honda benchmarked extensively when engineering this car. Whats also important is the engine under the bonnet of this car. It will be Hondas first diesel engine in India, and though Honda hasnt revealed the 1.5-litre i-DTEC motors power or fuel-efficiency figures, expect around 80bhp and about 25-26kpl. The engine is a scaled-down version of the 1.6-litre diesel that Honda sells in Europe, so this four-cylinder unit has a twin-cam, 16-valve head.

Driving it around the Motegi test track in Japan, the motor impresses with its refinement. Even better, though, is its responsiveness. It pulls well from as low as 1000rpm, and theres a gentle surge at 1500rpm when the turbo comes on full song. This engine does its best work below 3000rpm, which is fine – it promises to be easy to drive in the city traffic. Also cementing its city-friendliness are the gearshift and clutch action, both of which are smooth and light.

Driving on Motegis smooth surface, its quite impossible to judge the ride, but the steering does have more weight than the Brios and this is a good thing.

The other important bit about the Amaze is its extended wheelbase. In keeping with its saloon credentials, the Amazes wheelbase is 60mm longer than the Brios. It also gets longer rear doors that make accessing the rear seats slightly easier. Once inside, youll find a seat that is nicely cushioned, with a lot more legroom thanks to the longer wheelbase. It is incredibly spacious in here; a lot more so than the Maruti Dzire. Some may find the seat-back a tad too reclined though. The centre tunnel is also very low, so travelling three-up in the rear shouldnt be a problem.

Up front, youll find a dashboard thats identical to the Brios, and the front seats are the same as well. In-cabin storage spaces include two cup-holders and bottle-holders in the door pads. While Honda didnt reveal the volume of the boot, it is clear that the Amazes boot is bigger than the Dzires.

Speaking of which, the boot is well integrated into the Brios design. Honda had released a teaser image of the Amaze before its official press unveiling and what became instantly clear is that this would be a proper, three-box saloon. It’s got a defined boot section and doesn’t have that truncated rear end of the Maruti Dzire. Honda has tried to add some flair to the design with a smart, rising belt-line on the rear door that culminates in the interesting, City-like wraparound tail-lamps, and even the bumper gets its share of creases.

Other ways to distinguish the Amaze from the Brio are the double chrome slats on the front grille and the different front bumper. Apart from this, there have been no expensive sheetmetal changes, which is good – it will help Honda price the car well.

The Amaze is no doubt an impressive car, one that, even on this quick drive, clearly shows how it sets the new benchmark in this class. Hondas back in the race and how!

The 2012 Audi A3 is one of the latest version of 2012 Audi. 2012 Audi A3 is a 4-door, 5-passenger luxury wagon, available in 6 trims, ranging from the 2.0T Premium Manual to the 2.0T Premium quattro S tronic. The 2012 Audi A3 is available at Price of $27,270 - $30,850 And Invoice Price of $25,361 - $28,691.

Upon introduction, the 2012 Audi A3 2.0T Premium Manual is equipped with a standard 2.0-liter, I4, 200-horsepower, turbo engine that achieves 21-mpg in the city and 30-mpg on the highway. A 6-speed manual transmission with overdrive is standard.

The 2012 Audi A3 2.0T Premium quattro S tronic is equipped with a standard 2.0-liter, I4, 200-horsepower, turbo engine that achieves 21-mpg in the city and 28-mpg on the highway. A 6-speed automatic transmission with overdrive is standard. The 2012 Audi A3 is a fine entry-level luxury choice with the added benefit of increased utility. Just be careful with the pricey options. Some people are thinking about fuel consumption of 2012 Audi A3 since the price of fuel tends to increase year by year. You should not worry for fuel consumption of 2012 Audi A3 since it is really efficient although you always go out of city every day.