For years, BMW has introduced so many best designed car models that deciding to choose a model other than a BMW series can be a daunting task. If you are new to BMWs then definitely it is going to be more difficult as you may find it hard to select between all different models. At the moment, BMW produces the 1 Series, 3 Series, 5 Series, 7 Series, as well as SUVs (letter X) and two-seater roadsters (letter Z). Each series has its own uniqueness. However, there are few new models for the year 2009 which will surely boost your passion towards driving these new elegant designed cars, like:
BMW X6 - The BMW X6 is a sporty, agile addition to the BMW X family. While the side view shows the stylish proportions of a BMW Coupé, the roofline flows down to the rear end cutoff in a gentle curve. Moreover, its interior highlights an active lifestyle, where every functional detail solutions have been crafted to the very highest standards. Featured with different choice of materials such as the Leather Alcantara option or interior trim, its interior offers a broad range of high-quality combinations. It is BMW’s first SUV only equipped with an automatic transmission.
BMW X6 has a slick-shifting new eight-speed automatic gearbox with steering wheel-mounted paddles. It has excellent V8 Twin Turbo engine that is capable enough to develop output of 300 kW (407 hp) from its 4.4-litre displacement and deliver torque of 600 Nm as low down as 1,750 rpm.
Talking about the performance, this new model has the power steering that can help in sharp turn. It has an amazing agility with the DPC system shifting torque seamlessly. Its body control is superb, and at high speeds, the X6 feels really stable.
BMW Z4 - The new BMW Z4 is well equipped with a folding metal hard-top and has the classic proportions of the stretched bonnet. Its interior has been skillfully customized to meet the needs of the driver comfort and safety. Featuring brand new asymmetrical centre console and round control elements, driving this vehicle will provide you complete ease and elegance every time you drive. Moreover, its exterior features interplay of striking contours that entirely captures the personality of this vehicle from its quality grille along with the dominant wheel arches at the rear.
Under the long clamshell bonnet is BMW’s incredible 304bhp 3.0-litre twin-turbo. It is powerful and capable enough to deliver peak torque from 1,300 to 5,000rpm that further make this model fast and very responsive. In addition, it has a six cylinder petrol engine which provide the ideal combination of weight and power coupled with dynamic balance.
Another specialty about the BMW Z4 is its dynamic control, which lets driver adjust throttle response and steering assistance along with optional Adaptive M Sport Suspension – damper settings.
Talking about its safety, this new model has precisely-designed network of suspension, engine management, brakes and tyres that are specially designed to keep the BMW Z4 undamaged on track even in the most demanding situations. Definitely BMW Z4 is more like a comfortable cruiser.
BMW 316d ES - Introducing a new model in its 3 series, BMW 316d ES is the latest model to take advantage of BMW’s patented efficient dynamics technology. Featuring a modest power strain, this new model will offer a good balance of performance and eco-friendliness. The car truly shines with its 52.3 mpg efficiency which gives it an edge over other models. The car features four-cylinder diesel and can reach till 116 horsepower with 192 lb.-ft. of torque. Billed as BMW’s most efficient 3-series ever, the 316d ES manages just 118g/km of CO2 emissions and has six-speed manual gearbox. Apart from all this, its top speed is at 125mph and the 0-62mph time is a shade under 11 seconds.
Certainly, each of these new models is more of a status vehicle. If you want to own one, be prepared to pay for that status and luxury. They are well made and designed vehicles, but while you choose the BMW, don’t forget to purchase a BMW extended warranty that can help you in expensive repairs that can be required once the manufacturer’s warranty runs out.
Every BMW series cars have been one of the most renowned luxurious car models worldwide. Now with the introduction of more new models you can anticipate even better performance with the latest generation.
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The latest prototype of the next redesigned BMW 7-Series has been spotted on the streets of Munich and our favorite artist Christian Schulte has produced these latest renderings to give us a better idea of what we can see next year. As you can see from these latest photo renderings, the next BMW 7-Series will have a new grille with a large BMW-style kidney (taking hints from the CS Concept) and a wider and lower hood for a sportier look. The sedan appears to be a little bigger than the current generation.
Sources say that the next-generation BMW 7-Series will have an even more elegant look than ever before. The interior of the 2009 BMW 7-Series will also see major upgrades.specifications will start from a 3.0 liter engine producing up to 272 horsepower and a new S65 V8 engine producing 414 horsepower. A revamped version of the 6.0 liter V12 engine is also expected.
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).
Press Release
The Mercury Milan builds on a strong foundation of quality and reliability, adding to the mix for the 2010 model year an all-new hybrid model, more fuel-efficient gasoline powertrain options, class-exclusive technologies and a more refined, sophisticated design.
“The Milan has been a strong part of the Mercury lineup since its initial launch and has helped attract more consumers to dealer showrooms,” said John Felice, general manager, Ford, Lincoln Mercury Marketing. “For sophisticated consumers looking for a stylish hybrid, the Milan now offers them the most fuel-efficient hybrid sedan in its class.”
Chief designer Darrell Behmer and his team had the advantage of working from a vehicle that’s been lauded by consumers and consumer groups. “Our approach was to build upon the Milan’s strengths – to improve rather than reinvent,” Behmer said. “From a design standpoint, we wanted to clarify the design, making it cleaner and more modern.”
The changes to the exterior design were focused on the grille, fenders, hood, and front and rear fascias. The chin was pulled forward and the fascia was pulled down to give the 2010 Mercury Milan a wider, sportier look. Those changes as well as substantial underbody work made for a cleaner, more aerodynamic car.
With all models, the interior design team created a more contemporary, technical look with metallic new finishes on the instrument panel that carry through on the center console, doors and steering wheel. The all new instrument panel is finished with a soft upper and lower skin and has much less hard plastic than Japanese competitors. A redesigned leather wrapped steering wheel with form fitting palm swells, and new shifter, and wrapped and padded armrests have been added, increasing the Milan’s sportiness and comfort at all key driver touch points.
The seats received a makeover, as well. The seat contour has been revised, with more side support and overall a more comfortable seat with smoother bolsters and more-textural inserts. The seats also feature contrasting stitching and leather inserts to give the Milan even more attitude, befitting this mid-size sedan.
The gauge cluster has been designed with day time backlighting, a black lens, and 3-D elements to create a high tech jewel-like appearance, similar to a fine watch. Drivers will be greeted by a new “welcome” sequence that makes the Milan seem as if it’s coming to life.
Gauge needles sweep back and forth as the lighting and new chimes come on. The ambient lighting system offers the option of illuminating the front and rear footwells and front cup holders.
The two-tone look on the interior continues as a Milan signature, with satin-aluminum accents and a wood finish around the center stack. The Milan features Dark Charcoal Black, Medium Light Stone and Camel as interior choices through the Premier Series, which includes embossed leather.
An improved seat design with a new perforation pattern has been added as well. The seat contour itself was revised, with more side support to help create a softer seat overall.
The car will soldier for the near future in the USA but the higher-performance (and thirstier) S8 and A8 W12 models have quietly disappeared from production for the 2010 model year ahead of the new car's introduction. If you're looking for a new D3 S8 or W12, you might want to pick one up now because, as they say, when they're gone they're gone.Audi S8, Audi A8 W12: No 2010 models available
The A8 4.2 and A8L 4.2 will remain for 2010, including a new 100th Anniversary package. We've had a chance to test one such car in Germany and will be filing a report shortly.
If you are an auto industry journalist, like me, the process is unique. First, the “new car” smell is not exactly something I covet. I drive new cars all the time as pat of the job. That means I don’t have to go for a lot of test drives at dealerships. Thank Goodness! Nothing against dealers, but if I didn’t have the advantage of driving new cars all the time, I’d have to engage with a whole slew of hungry salespeople just to test drive a half-dozen cars, and the endure all the follow-up e-mails.
No, my problem is a different one. I know too much. Not only have I had a lot of seat-time in all the cars I am considering for my next purchase, but I know very well the cars that are around the corner, arriving next year. I don’t know if I can hold out. I need a car to use in between press cars, and I don’t fancy renting. I had a paid-for 1998 Subaru Outback until recently. I could have driven it another five or six years, I imagine. Grrrr. Maybe I should have. It had about 135,000 miles on it. But I decided to gift it to someone in need of a reliable, inexpensive ride.
I am going to share my shopping journey with our readers, step by painful step, until I decide on what I am going to buy. And then I’ll share what happens when I finally sign on the dotted line.
By the way…feel free to offer me suggestions.
First: what am I looking for? Here are the parameters. I want something that is fun to drive, a car that gives me some feedback. I want a vehicle that gets terrific gas mileage. Gas prices are going to hover above $3.00 a gallon where I live for some time to come. And, I predict, we will see $4.00 per gallon in the next 24 months. I prefer a hatch-back, though I haven’t shut out the possibility of a sedan. I prefer an all-wheel-drive option, but it might not be a deal breaker. I want factory installed satellite radio and heated seats. And I prefer a manual transmission. I also prefer not to spend more than $25,000. As far as I am concerned the cheaper the better. And I’m not totally sold on a new car. I considered a used car this week too.
For now, here are the choices I have narrowed down to (the range may surprise some): Ford Focus (2008); Nissan Versa, Honda Fit, Saturn Astra, Saturn Vue Green Line, Honda Civic Hybrid, VW GTI, VW Rabbit, BMW 325ix (2005 used), Ford Fusion (manual transmission), Chevy HHR, Mazda3, MazdaSpeed3, Hyundai Elantra, Toyota Corolla, Volvo C30, Scion xD, Scion xB. The cars coming next year that I am anxious to consider are the 2008 VW Jetta TDI, BMW 1 Series and MINI Clubman.
What Will Car Boy Buy? Help Me Choose My Ride.
I have been planning for a new car to replace my Opel Corsa 1.4 GLS, for last 12 months after its warranty (1 year base and 2 years extended warranty) expired, but the interia of acting on it was too much for me to do anything. Personally I am not a Car "Lover" - car is more a utility to commute that's about it for me.
Another reason for the wait was that my Opel Corsa was doing well. I had no complaints about the car, was extremely easy to drive and park in City conditions, size was compact and absolutely no problems. The only minus was mileage, which in the four years I owned, I could never cross more than 7Kms per litre. For strange reasons, GM discontinued the car in India a year or so back and started pushing their "Chevy" brand of cars instead. This meant spares for Corsa became sparse (or atleast thats what the market was talking) and the value for re-sale of the car diminished significantly. After taking a price quote from two used car dealers in Chennai including Sundaram Motors and Manipal, I sold to a relative of a friend. Even then I could manage to get less than 1/4 (one-fourth) of what I paid for the car exactly 4 years back - lower than the allowed income tax depreciation :-(. If there is a moral to this story - then don't think of Cars as investments anymore in India, second buy the popular moving brands and not a niche vehicle if you plan to resell it in few years.
My New Honda City ZX GXi
