Consumption Test: Toyota RAV-4 120D 2.0D 2wd

 
Change of pace in the field of SUV : As had already claimed some of the fellow members of this blog, it's the turn to the front wheel. It effectively as well as more than one has pointed out, are the best selling in the overall calculation of this segment or niche, although there is some brand like Subaru does not sell more than the 4wd transmission. Anyway, it will be worth remembering that over recent times, we had tested three such vehicles with front wheel drive, and precisely those who have enough weight on the market: 2.0-TDI VW Tiguan, Nissan Qashqai 1.6-dCi and a newer one, the Mazda CX-5 2.2D . In any case they would not be forgotten, because it was obvious they would resort to their data to complete the picture.

Dirt road in good condition ideal for a 2wd SUV

 Anyway, without trying to revive the controversy, or just conversation, about the reasons for buying and type of use that the market is for this type of vehicle, the indisputable fact that SUVs dominate by a landslide 2wd to 4wd sales is sufficiently expressive. Increased ground clearance of between five and at most ten centimeters more than in a passenger car, but accompanied by the help of all-wheel drive, does not seem sufficient justification for such a landslide for the 2wd. With a purely utilitarian approach is justified for those with a dirt road in very good condition not to come to your house, but it was a flat road, because when they get together mud and uphill, the front axle is of very little warranty. So the vast majority of the rest buy these cars for their aesthetics, structure, amplitude, better visibility and a figure difficult to quantify, its deterrent in traffic.

On good roads even a passenger may pass without major problems

The SUV that we bring today is "the other" Toyota RAV-4, to distinguish it from 150D 2.2 4wd already offered a few weeks ago. But aside from having only front wheel drive, has another set of data that differ from his brother technologically more complex. The low displacement engine, with the 2.0 D-4D variant that we have tested in the Avensis and Auris, at its latest evolution of 124 hp, and as for the transmission, the most economical approach of this version is reflected in the fact that, despite losing over 200 cc and 26 hp, has a development in 6th nearly 2 km / h longer. Certainly, having no losses generated by AWD may be allowed, at least in part, these luxuries.

But we're getting ahead of events, because of the effects of the difference between the two types of traction is what we need to speak more hereafter. We also give an overview of the possible differences that one or other transmission may occur in relation to the behavior of both rutero RAV-4, in particular as influencing wheel equipment that is mounted on either model.

Almost every time he gets one for the field, the car has to go after the wash station.

So it is best to set and the RAV-4 features 120D:

Toyota RAV-4 120D 2wd:
Engine: 1,998 cc, 124 hp at 3,600 rpm, 31.6 m.kg of 1600-2400 rpm.

Transmission: Front-wheel drive, six-speed box, with 54.0 km / 1000 rpm in 6th.

Tires: 225/65-17 (Yokohama Geolandar G-91).

Dimensions (length / width / height): 4.57 / 1.84 / 1.66 meters.

Weight (without driver, full tank): 1.645 kg.

Maximum speed: 180 km / h.

Extra-urban consumption: 4.4 l/100 km.

Weighted CO2 emission: 127 g / km.

Usually, when the car is proper, it allows a less joy thereof

Regarding the 150D 2.2 have already mentioned 233 cc and 24 hp less, always at the same speed (3,600 rpm) in both cases. Obviously, also the maximum torque is lower (the 2.2 has 34.7 mkg), but here's another difference: the 2.0 120D is more elastic. Indeed, its "plateau" of constant torque is 1,600 to 2,400 rpm, while in the case of 2.2, is displaced above 400 rpm, and which is between 2,000 and 2,800 rpm. By weight not achieved a significant reduction, despite forwarding remove front drive shaft, rear differential and axle shafts down towards the wheels in total, all this is no more than 35 kilos of lightening, according to data officers (seems very little).

The term in the bracket is supposed to be for when it is family and friends if they like and just buy one.

So it is very clear that this is a version of the RAV-4 designed more for the economy than to the brilliance of travel: less power, not much less weight, and development somewhat longer, as the 150D takes of 52, 2 km / h. Moreover, the engine is more elastic, within its range of power and torque, pointing back to a more quiet. Which is also seen in the wheels, since the previous test 150D wore 235/55-18, more sports by sizing. Clearly these differences are felt in approval data: in the extra-urban interests us face our road test, low consumption of 5.0 to 4.4, and emissions (directly related to the combined use ) also fall from 149 to 127 grams.

The blind spot warning casts a mirror image of the side where the danger lies

However, when it is not required to either hold them at the top of their potential, both are able to maintain a walking pace similar, in fact, the 120D has taken to complete the course one minute less than the 150D. Consequence, no doubt, minimal differences in the traffic, but what is significant is moving in the same environment within the averages achieved. By contrast, consumption can be appreciated on the influence of all the differences outlined above, the 150D consumed at a rate of 7.36 l/100 km, while the 120D of this test obtained the following results:

120D RAV-4 2.0 2wd consumption: 6.41 l/100 km. Average: 106.9 km / h.

Flawless finish, in this case of a unit with automatic

So it is to be a minute faster (not significant difference rather than as a testimony that has a walking pace "normal" perfectly comparable) in exchange for not having all-wheel drive, saves a whopping 0.95 l / 100 km, and this already is too big (a reduction of 13% exactly). So to go get muddy forest mushrooms is certainly less desirable, but for road travel at a rate even higher than that for current and future limitations, turns out to be much cheaper.

Panoramic view of cabin and trunk side.

Then there is the issue of equipment, although finishing Advance in both cases, the two test units were separated by nearly 5,000 euros difference, which is a negligible first economy for the 120D. As always, for those interested in refining these economic aspects, nothing like resorting to km77 database, without leaving this site. But both cars are aesthetically similar, and even wheel choices can be similar, although it is reasonable as the observed difference between these two units; difference motivated rather by the different profiles of the model that needs no power derived or weight.

The boot is not only spacious, but very usable.

Rutero Behaviorally, the 120D is more in the classic line of front-wheel drive, especially if you drive the 150D Sport button to send some initial percentage propels the rear, which will have a penalty, very difficult to quantify, in consumption, but it certainly gives it a little more pizzazz, and the more the more you force driving style. As we have repeated, in behavior as walking pace, and while we extralimitemos, both models are practically equivalent.

The tow hook is retractable, and thus less aggressive.

It remains to touch a point raised in the first paragraph: as we have data from four SUVs both single transmission other, we can make a first comparison, the statistical field is pretty rickety, but do we have at the moment , and the cars themselves are quite comparable in size. So we will provide engine data, power consumption and time spent on the circuit for each other, and then do the respective averages, which have a base to draw all kinds of conclusions more or less risky.

There goes the Ebro! If the bottom is pebbly, well, if it's mud, better not risk a 2wd.

Going from low to high consumption, starting with the least expensive front-drive, the first thing to note is that this Toyota RAV-4 120D has beaten all his rivals, as seen when viewing data, which are as follows :

RAV-4 120D: 2.00 engine, 124 HP, 6.41 l/100 km, 4 hours 43 minutes.

Mazda CX-5: 2.19 engine, 150 HP, 6.56 l/100 km, 4 hours 46 minutes.

Qashqai 1.6: 1.60 engine, 130 HP, 6.62 l/100 km, 4 hours 44 minutes.

VW Tiguan: 1.97 engine, 140 HP, 6.82 l/100 km: 4 hours 42 minutes.

Needless to say, both in the case of the four as the four that follow, are turbodiesel engines. And it's worth noting that consumptions are highly clustered, although slightly picked up the VW, and the same for the times, as they are the four fork stuck in as many minutes.

And we already have four-wheel drive:

Honda CR-V: 2.20 engine, 150 HP, 7.01 l/100 km, 4 hours 41 minutes.

Forester: 2.00 engine, 150 HP, 7.28 l/100 km, 4 hours 40 minutes.

RAV-4 150D: 2.23 engine, 150 HP, 7.36 l/100 km, 4 hours 44 minutes.

Outlander: 2.27 engine, 150 HP, 7.44 l/100 km, 4 hours 38 minutes.

Also here we have a closed group consuming the last three with the Honda a little stressed up, and in terms of time, the RAV-4 is a little delayed, while the other three also involved in as many minutes. But what is really interesting are the averages, we offer below:

2wd Traction: 1.94 engine, 135 HP, 6.60 l/100 km, 4 hours 44 minutes.

Drive 4WD: 2.18 engine, 150 hp, 7.27 l/100 km, 4 hours 41 minutes.

It shows a fairly linear scaling in all respects, except for the time spent for travel. The average displacement motors 2WD is 89.2% of that for the 4WD and in almost just correspondence, the power of the front wheel is at exactly 90% which have total removal. And consumption is on the same line as the average content with 2wd 90.8% of what the 4wd drink, which is not as logical, since consumption usually are not in direct proportion to the engine (luckily for vehicles with more powerful engine).

This is already playing with fire with this mud, as there is a small ramp,
one can get stuck with only front wheel drive.

The ratio also holds for the weights, since they are in a fork 2WD ranging from 1,445 kilos CX-5 to 1,645 of the RAV-4 of this test, with an average of 1527 kilos, while the 4WD are more concentrated among the 1,570 kilos of Forester and the RAV-4 1680 150D (always the heaviest Toyota, for better or for worse, depending on your perspective), which gives an average of 1,642, ie 115 kilos more . This difference averaged and is more reasonable than the 35 kilos simply that between the two RAV-4. 115 kilos said difference corresponds to the 93.0% 2WD weigh the 4WD. But consumption also tend to be in direct proportion to the weights, and less on the road, unless it was with many ups and downs with many curves that require slow and not permit economizing.

Two different ways of facing the cross country; Note that the horse is on my block (AA in the blanket).

The reason for this 9% over the 2wd economy lies in the weight a little, okay, and a little in their engines slightly smaller and less powerful, but especially in the transmission to all four wheels, even if it type reagent (Haldex or the like) far more power stealing classical only two wheels. As already stated, each side of the shaft (which absorbs pair in their bearings and seals) is forwarding the one hand and on the other the rear differential (and axle shafts), all with bearings and rotating piñonaje oil , which produces friction losses (despite the oil) and by the bubbling of the latter.

So the conclusion can not be more than this: although the market tipping towards basically 2wd SUV type because they are cheaper, deep hits, since the difference in operating costs is very noticeable in consumption, not to mention eventual complications in transmission. Those who need to be 4wd and know what they want, and accept the increase in exchange for the benefits they get, but to take the children to school, traveling on bad roads or going on vacation with a car full to the brim, the SUV 2wd is plenty enough and, once accepted that the user wants that kind of body, and no other.

Regarding the weights, the difference between the two RAV-4 made me think of the possible error of the famous conductor 75 kilos, but not, for even consulted data from the two official cards (green and blue), the data is correct. Of course I have already found cars that fill these boards who are not clear, and in some cases the data is displayed with 75 kilos of difference in respect to each other.

Interior Photos of Renault Clio

2013-Renault-Clio-Interior-Pictures

Removing the steering wheel decorative piece, the interior is more discreet than the body. That poorly fitting trim on the steering wheel, as our car tester said after driving the car the first day "If you put your hand through the holes of the wheel (there is no reason to put your hands out there just to check the quality finish) Burr scratch their skin ". One person complained that the plastic slide with sweat.

Renault-Clio-Interior-Pictures

 Aesthetics and functionality are often at odds. If the material is shiny black frame makes the browser screen and climate control. It is impossible not to take dust, fingerprints or both.

 

2013-Renault-Clio-Inside

A nice detail is the plastic piece that frames isofix so no messy with the chair of the child when putting touches.

2013-Renault-Clio-Interior Photos

Instead, the hollow at the gate to reach in and pry to close is useless. It has a design that prevents fingers grip, so in the end you have to close it by pulling on the door, something unpleasant if wet or dirty.

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A hole to reach in and lower the gate that serves to decrease

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New data on the BMW M3 and M4

2014 BMW M3 M4

The presentation of the new BMW M models, the M3 and M4 is closer, but still have to wait. To make the wait more bearable, BMW has released some details of both models, technical photographs and a video in which two of the DTM drivers (Bruno Spengler and Timo Glock) analyze the behavior of the vehicle during a few laps of the track German Nürburgring Nordschleife (see  images of the M4 during the trip to Test Clio 120 000 km ).

Despite being official data, BMW does not disclose exact figures. It is confirmed that both models have a 6-cylinder engine new bill, called the S55 B30, with two turbochargers (IHI) low inertia associated with a variable geometry intake (VALVETRONIC) and Double-VANOS system. It will have a capacity of approximately 430 hp at 7500 rpm and a maximum torque of over 500 Nm, improving 30% over the previous offering of the M3 V8.

BMW M3 Driving Impressions

Standard, will be associated with a gearbox 6-speed manual. It weighs 12 kg less than that used by the previous generation. This new gearbox has the peculiarity that to engage a lower gear automatically increases engine speed to eliminate the sharp retention that often occurs when the foot clutch suddenly. It achieves the same effect is achieved with the maneuver of spike-heeled , causing the gears come more smoothly. Something similar used in the Nissan 370Z ( more information ).

Optionally available gearbox dual-clutch automatic with 7 relationships that incorporate a Launch Control system and multi-mode.

The drive is to the rear wheels, has a differential called Active M Differential. A differential electrical activator varies constantly blocking.

Consumption has been reduced by 25%, this allows meet pollution standards Euro VI.

BMW M4 New Look 2014

The overall weight is less than 1500 kg with a distribution of masses between the axes of 50:50. To achieve balance and weight reduction CFRP has been used in the gate, roof, front hood brackets and rear bumper. The drive shaft has no central bearing is also made of this material (is 40% lighter than the one used in the previous M3). Also reduced by 5kg aluminum manufacture of suspension arms. 

The M3 and M4 have an electromechanical steering with three operational programs (comfort, sport and sport +) new BMW models in M.

Among the available options will be variable suspension system (Adaptive M Suspension) with three operating modes (Comfort, Sport and Sport +) or carbocerámicos brakes.

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Car Review: Mazda3 Driving Impressions

2014 Mazda3 Price

The third generation of the Mazda3 is for sale body with four and five doors. Replaces model that has for sale since 2009 with which it shares no platform or engines. Design and some items of equipment are also new. There will be no station wagon version and a sporty MPS.

Both dimensions are different body variants. The five is 12 centimeters shorter than the four and, despite that, is situated in between the longer models against which, theoretically, competing as it measures 4.47 meters, more than a Volkswagen Golf (4, 25 m) a Ford Focus (4.36 m) or an Opel Astra (4,42). The four-door variant is of size, an alternative pricing models as diverse as the Chevrolet Cruze 4p , the Volkswagen Jetta , Ford Focus Sedan, the Mercedes-Benz CLA and the BMW 3 Series .

Compared to the previous generation Mazda3, the new one is longer and wider but slightly lower, the battle increases from 2.64 to 2.70 meters. The wheelbase is the same for versions 4 and 5 door, so that the increase in length only affects the trunk, in the interior height changes only available in the rear seats, 1 inch lower in the four door .

The trunk volume is 419 liters in the first case (sedan) and 350 in the second, little compared with models of similar length: one Cruze (four gates and 4.59 meters) with 450 liters and a SEAT lion (five doors and 4.26 m) 380 liters. The trunk of the five-door offers a bigger and better access along with a higher load capacity if you will use the space to the ceiling and not just to the tray cubreequipaje. Under the boot floor is the puncture repair kit, there is no storage space.

New Mazda3 Hatchback

In July conducted a preproduction unit and now we've driven the final model. I left a good impression of quality, both the sensations transmitted to the drive as the carrier that is coated with materials that are not very refined dazzle but are sturdy and nice looking. There soft plastics in some parts of the dashboard and front doors. Y drives, robust to the touch, in the remaining areas. Adjustments were also correct. From what little space for improvement are there in doorways, lack of lighting in the glove box and that no accessories to help carry the load organized and secured in the trunk.

The cockpit has two aspects that I value positively. One is the position at the wheel: this can be adjusted widely and made nearly vertical, the legs are relatively straight and can be placed under the seat. The other is that it requires a period of adaptation to manage the most common, which is not true in all Recent cars can be relatively complicated to do things like manage climate control.

There are two types of dashboards. One which is the main indicator of the speedometer needle to his left, a screen which shows a graph with the engine revs. The other (Luxury version), is the main indicator in the tachometer and speed appears in a box. The second table corresponds to versions with the system  projected information (Head-up Display). This device displays data about the speed, navigation and some warnings so that, to the eye, focus point located at a distance of 1.5 meters. The advantage is that, as the eye just have to change the focus and direction, it is safer to consult the instrument panel.

New Mazda3 Sedan 2014

All information related to the multimedia system appears on a screen in the center of the dashboard, on top. This screen can be of two types, one in which there are monochrome physical buttons and a color of a much larger size. The latter is touch operation or by a rotary knob and five buttons between the seats. Use touch only possible when the car is stopped. This system allows you to play music from a Bluetooth-connected mobile, so that stored in your memory as you can get by an application of "streamming" in addition to use certain connectivity.

Although its exterior length is greater than its alternatives, amplitude is located in a medium. A KIA cee'd , a Seat Leon or a Volkswagen Golf-all shorter than the Mazda-are broader. Enough space for four adults to travel in comfort if not taller than about 1.85 meters tall. The interior height allows higher-front passenger almost 2 meters behind around 1.90 - but two passengers will not be left high legroom if they are seated one behind the other. In the rear are two ISOFIX child seats and interestingly three catches' Top Theter "(both the sedan and the five-door).

2010 Mazda3 Interior

Spectrum

The engine range comprises three petrol and one diesel. The gasoline is a 1.5 liter displacement and 100 hp and two 2.0-liter 120 or 165 hp. Mazda differentiates the two petrol engines with the same displacement designation "Standard Power" for lower power and "High Power" for the more powerful. The diesel engine is 2.2 liters and provides 150 horsepower. Depending on the engine, the gearbox can be manual or automatic, in both cases with six gears. All are front-wheel drive versions.

The diesel engine and 165 hp gasoline are the same as those of the CX-5. The 120 hp is not offered in any other model Mazda 100 hp and is brand new. Everyone has a set of technical solutions that Mazda calls "SKYACTIV" and focus on improving the dynamic qualities and energy efficiency. The energy recovery system called "i-EPERM" I have only the petrol version of 165 hp.

Other aspects that Mazda worked to achieve a low consumption are the weight and aerodynamics. Some versions of the new Mazda3 is lighter than the model it replaces. For example, the gasoline engine with 100 hp, weight with driver is 1265 kg, which are only 5 kg less than the previous model with a petrol engine of 105 horses. However, the difference is much more marked if we compare with diesel engine versions of 2.2 liter engine (150 hp both): the new weighs 1395 kg while the old goes to 1465. It's the same weight as an Alfa Romeo Giulietta and Citroën C4 , resembling an Audi A3 Sportback (1385 kg) and less than a Honda Civic (1438 kg), every diesel engine with 150 hp.

The drag coefficient is 0.275 Mazda3 (hatchback version) if you carry the device that opens or closes the passage of air to the engine. Mazda calls it "active air grill" and is kept closed, to improve aerodynamics, provided that the engine does not need much cooling. This item is only the petrol version has 165 hp. The lower part of the body is faired.

Among the petrol engines of 100 and 120 hp has not seemed to be a big difference in performance in normal use. If you travel with a heavy load or do prefer the often overtaking acceleration plus giving 120 hp but for use by city and surroundings, and to travel by highway, I found that 100 hp is enough. The price difference between the two is small, 800 euros. It is curious that both versions, with different engines and different weight displacement, use the same amount in the test cycle. More information on driving impressions .

There are three trim levels called Pulse, Style and Luxury. Safety equipment protruding devices that control the front and side of the body to warn the driver or to intervene in the event that an accident may occur. So, take a system that monitors the distance to the vehicle ahead (available between 15 and 200 km / h) and warns the driver in case that distance is greatly reduced, can also have a device intended primarily for the city able to slow the car itself if you can cause an accident (works between 4 and 30 km / h Mazda calls it SCBS), can also lead active cruise control (MRCC), assistant involuntary change lanes and change alert lane departure . The lighting system can be composed of active headlamps and automatic road crossing lights and vice versa. Depending on the chosen equipment, tires can be measures 205/60 R16 or 215/45 R18.

The Mazda3 is available from 15 850 euros (100 hp version with equipment Press). It is one of the most affordable models its size and power ( list of five-door cars with petrol engine 90-110 hp ). With the gasoline engine 120 hp (from € 18,700) is in a middle ( gasoline comparative listing of 110-135 hp ). And with 150 hp diesel is also one of the most affordable ( five-door passenger car diesel engine with 135 to 165 hp ).

This generation Mazda3 is not yet available in the insurance comparator our website. Ensure all risk one Mazda3 Diesel 116 hp from the previous generation, where the policyholder is a married man of 35 years and more than 15 card make up to 20 000 km per year, typically in a garage park Community take three years without accidents has minimum cost the company € 746.24 Qualitas Auto , which is a relationship between quality and price high (8.15 out of 10).

Audi RS Q3 Review

From November 2013 and from 62 400 euros, this version will be available Q3 -body model with smaller SUV that Audi produced. It has a gasoline engine of 310 hp, seven-speed automatic transmission and AWD. The Audi RS Q3 is 6900 euros more expensive than the  Mercedes-Benz GLK  350 4MATIC, the closest model for power and size (it has 306 hp and is 12 cm long). It accelerates from 0-100 km / h in 5.2 s, while the GLK needs 1.3 seconds in the same measurement.

This Audi is also faster 0-100 km / h for a Opel Astra OPC  (280 hp) and a Porsche Cayman  (275 HP).

The engine is based on that used in the Audi TT RS and RS 3 Sportback . It has five cylinders, 2480 cc engine, direct injection and turbocharging  with a turbocharger .Gives maximum power, 310 hp, between 5200 and 6700 rpm. Unlike the other two models mentioned with this engine, the RS Q3 has system Stop & Start to reduce consumption in town. The average consumption is 8.8 liters of fuel per hundred kilometers (the Mercedes-Benz GLK 350 4Matic is 8.6 l/100 km).

The gearbox is automatic dual clutch , which Audi calls "S tronic" - with seven relations. There are three working modes two normal-automatic "D" and sporty "S" - and manually selecting the driver gears from the gear lever or the paddles behind the steering wheel.It has function 'Launch Control', which lets out from standstill with the greatest possible acceleration.  's also possible to modify the throttle pedal response and exhaust sound with the command "Audi drive select" opting for one of the three programs available ('self', 'comfort' and 'dynamic'). The stability control can be switched off. The permanent all-wheel drive system is the same as in the rest of the range Q3. A multi-plate clutch hosted by the rear differential engages greater or lesser extent to transmit to the rear wheels the amount of torque that a PBX considered necessary. The suspension is the same type-McPherson front and rear deformable parallelogram, with specific settings spring and damper, and a height 25 mm lower down than a standard Q3.

The brake disks for the front wheels are punctured and its perimeter is not smooth circumference but is lobed. According to Audi it can reduce the mass 0.5 kilograms per drive. Its diameter is 365 millimeters (rear discs have a diameter of 310 mm). The brake calipers front discs are eight pistons are painted black (optionally in red) and have the RS logo.

Both the exterior and the interior is no specific decorative details. They are, for example, the grids of the front air intakes, rear bumper diffuser, oval exhaust outlet, the seats upholstered in leather and Alcantara, the pedals and the gray background of the instrument cluster. His appearance and was overtaken by a prototype. 

There are no decorative elements, such as indications of oil temperature, turbo boost pressure and a stopwatch. Changes with respect to other Q3, the volume of the luggage compartment is 356 liters versus 460. We do not know the reason for this reduction, Audi says that the battery only RS is placed behind instead of in the engine, but that does not justify the 104 liters of difference.

Ford Escape Review - Price and Insurance

New Ford Escape

The second generation Ford Escape is on sale with a price range that goes since 22 450-32 € 450 ( all prices ). The Escape 2.0 TDCi 140 hp 4x2, Diesel more affordable version (€ 24,450), is the cheapest road characteristics ( list of SUVs that measure 4.45 to 4.65 meters in length, with 130 diesel engine 150 hp ) Escape has replaced this model to hit the market in 2008. It is larger and has a load capacity of 46 liters, a total capacity of 456 liters. Being larger is also heavier, about 20 to 30 kilograms for the same engine. However, the consumption figures are well below the same power. He has also won in smooth operation. Diesel engines, which are the ones we tested, operate more smoothly, the sound is better filtering and the car is much quieter.

A trim level equal ("Titanium"), the 140 hp diesel is 1000 € more affordable than the 163 hp, both for manual versions and for the automatic exchange "Powershift" . For the feelings that we have passed, the results of our performance and consumption that we measured, we would not buy the Escape compensates 163 hp. In the section on driving impressions give more detailed information .

New Ford Escape Interior Photo

Besides those two diesel engines, the Escape is also available with two petrol 150 and 182 hp. Engines are Ford family called "EcoBoost". Both are 1.6-liter, direct injection and turbocharger . Both come standard with a system of stop-start during arrests , a device that may not have the Diesel.

Depending on the engine, traction is a single axis or both. The AWD system gives a satisfactory result. More information, photos and video of the test on the circuit MonegrosTT on the blog .

Escape measures 4.52 meters in length, therefore, is 8 centimeters longer than the model it replaces. With these dimensions, it is very close to the Nissan Qashqai +2 and the Mazda CX-5. Unlike the Nissan, Ford model is only available with five seats. Regarding the previous Escape has grown significantly legroom, but is narrower at shoulder height. More information Impressions Interior .
There are three trim levels called 'Trend', 'Titanium' and 'Titanium S'. All have standard knee airbag for the driver, trip computer and cruise control. The climate control, automatic connection of lights and wipers, Bluetooth and USB connections, and the alloy wheels are optional on the "Trend" and other series. Leather seats, checking tire pressure, the browser 'Sony' and alloy wheels are standard 18 inches in "Titanium S" optional "Titanium" and not in "Trend". The 'Titanium' and 'Titanium S "can also be equipped with other items not available to the" Trend ", including xenon headlights and various systems of driving aids: automatic parking system that works well online-in This video of the Grand C-MAX can see it working- object detection in the blind spot ("BLIS"), warning and automatic maintenance rail and automatic braking "City Stop" trying to avoid collisions at low speed.

2014 Ford Escape

There are other items of equipment that may be of interest. Is the system of opening and closing of the gate without using hands that costs 600 €, the "Family Pack" consisting of a button on the driver's door open preventing the rear doors from the inside, lock your windows and adds a socket 230 V and the panoramic glass roof by the brightness it brings, the distraction it poses to children and well that is what solved aerodynamically. Ensure Escape 2.0 TDCi 140 hp 4x2 trim level "Titanium", on sale from € 26,200, has a minimum cost of 329 € with Balumba , which offers the lowest price as our insurance comparator for this course: driver license 35 years from 20 and three no claims, you use the car daily, community park in a garage, make up to 15 000 km a year and lives in Valencia.


Balumba is also the insurer with the lowest prices for insurance with excess: from 197-262 €-franchise 1200-90 € -. The expanded third party insurance with moons, fire and theft is minor Genesis 223 €. For third-party insurance with moons have to pay, at least, € 192. While, on one basic third has to be paid at least € 178. Both are Balumba.

In the Europe, the Escape is marketed under the name Kuga.

2012 Model Ford Ranger Price and Insurance Details

The Ford Ranger is a pick up of 5.36 meters, which is available in three body styles: "Regular Cab"-single cab (3 seats) - 'Super Cab' "extended cab (2 +3 beds) - and ' Double Cab "-double cab (5 places) -. In km77.com prices only have the version "Double Cab", which is on sale from € 29,392 . In this web of Ford can configure all variants and see pricelist.

This generation of the Ranger, the fourth available in Europe, is significantly higher than the previous, 2007. It measures 5.36 meters long and has a wheelbase of 3.22 meters. They are 29 and 22 inches taller than the previous model. It's the largest pickup for sale in Spain, with a little larger than that of a Nissan Navara or Isuzu D-MAX.

You can choose between three versions, all Diesel: 125 or 2.2 TDCi 3.2 TDCi 150 hp and 200 hp. These engines than those who had the previous -2.5 Ranger TDCi 3.0 TDCi 143 hp and 156 hp.

All three versions have a standard manual gearbox with six speeds, while the two higher power (150 and 200 hp) may optionally bear an automatic transmission of an equal number of ratios. All versions are all-wheel drive (4x4), although single cab variant is also available with front-wheel drive (4x2) and 125 hp engine.

The Ranger Double Cab 2.2 TDCi 125 hp is available from € 29,392. It is priced slightly higher than a LS200 Mitsubishi 136 hp and Volkswagen Amarok 122 hp. There are two models of Mahindra much more affordable than any of the above. They are available from a 19 000 and € 22 500.

The TDCi 200 bhp version of Ranger is dispnible from € 41,735. It's a higher price than a Volkswagen Amarok, a Mitsubishi LS200, a Nissan Navara or Toyota Hilux.

The least consumed Ranger engine is 125 hp (7.6 l/100 km). The difference with the 150 hp version is almost a liter and of almost two compared to 200 hp. Automatic versions 0.9 l/100 km spend more than manual, the same engine. Faced with the alternatives, the Ranger 125 hp has a low consumption, similar to some of them, not the 150 hp that is the biggest spender. The 200 hp version consumes more than most pick up between 170 and 225 hp.

Like other pickup truck, the Ford Ranger has suspended parallelogram with coil spring in front and rigid axle with leaf springs rear.Take disc brakes in front and drum in the rear.

Depending on body type, load capacity is higher or lower. The most useful in this regard is the simple cabin, which can carry up to 1265 kg in case you have AWD and 1107 kg if it is front wheel drive. The extended cab variant can charge to 1179 kg, while the double cabin reaches 1077 kg. The maximum towing capacity of 3350 kg.

The three body versions differ in the number or type of doors opening. Thus, in the simple cabin there are only two. In the extended cab and rear are four are small and open in opposite direction of travel. In the double cabin there are four and all open conventionally.

The most suitable for carrying passengers is the double cab because, although the extended cab also has five seats, the backs are much smaller. In double cab variant exist about 23 holes to objects.

Equipment and other details

In the Ranger Double Cab can choose from four levels of equipment: "XL", "XLT", "XLT Limited" and "Wildtrack". The latter is only available for the 3.2 TDCi engine 200 hp with AWD.

From the more affordable version are standard features like six airbags, stability control, hill start aid ("HSA"), Hill Descent Control ("HDC") and air conditioning. No version can carry, not even as an option, as elements with sliding wheel or xenon headlights.

The version equipped ("Wildtrack") is standard equipment much like dual zone climate control, rear-view camera generated image looks in the rearview mirror-browser or alloy wheels 18 inches. It also has a slightly different look to the rest of the range.

This is the fourth generation of the Ranger which is marketed in Europe. The other came on the market in 1997, 2003 and 2007. It is sold in 180 countries. It has been designed and developed at the headquarters of Ford in Australia. For Europe, is built at Ford's plant in South Africa. It also occurs in Thailand, for Asia-Pacific markets, and in Argentina, for South America.

2010 Ford Galaxy Price and Insurance Price

The Ford Galaxy is a large MPV and seven-seater that is available from € 26,650. MPV is the largest in the Ford range, above the S-Max . In mid-2010 was updated with changes in the appearance, equipment and engines. It replaced the model that appeared in late 2006.

Has seven seats, spacious, well made, is comfortable in most circumstances and dynamically is better than usual in MPVs of this size.

In the body are new hood, grille chrome-black three sheets if purchased the active scheduler-speed, front bumper and roof rails. In addition, pilots have LEDs for lighting position and bottom of the rear bumper is painted the same body color on all versions.

In the cabin there are new materials and colors. In the inside of the tailgate, Ford has placed a light to improve visibility when loading the car.

Engines and prices

You can choose from three petrol and four diesel. In early 2011, the 1.6 TDCi 114 hp replaced a 2.0 TDCi 115 hp. The two most powerful gasoline are new Galaxy range.

All versions come standard with a gearbox six-speed manual, but the most powerful petrol (203 hp), which is the new dual-clutch automatic transmission ("PowerShift") six relations. This is optional in some other variants.

Gasoline			Diesel
Version	CV	Change	Version	CV	Change
2.0 FFV	145	Manual (6 speed.)	1.6 TDCi	114	Manual (6 speed.)
1.6 EcoBoost	160	Manual (6 speed.)	2.0 TDCi	140	Manual (6 speed.)
2.0 EcoBoost	203	Aut 'Powershift' (6-speed.)	2.0 TDCi	140	Aut 'Powershift' (6-speed.)
			2.0 TDCi	163	Manual (6 speed.)
			2.0 TDCi	163	Aut 'Powershift' (6-speed.)
			2.2 TDCi	200	Manual (6 speed.)
			2.2 TDCi	200	Automatic (6 speed.)

The price of the Galaxy is high when compared to power and size vans such as a Kia Carnival . The Volkswagen Sharan is priced similar to the Ford. A SsangYong Rodius or Chrysler Grand Voyager are larger. Equal equipment and power, the Rodius is much cheaper than any of them.

Equipment

As a new feature, you can have a system of detection of objects in the blind spot in the exterior mirrors ("BLIS", based on a radar system, no camera. Additionally, you can take a cruise control with built not to exceed the predetermined speed by the driver ('ASLD').

Other items of equipment not previously available are the rear camera parking aid, access and keyless start and a special nozzle in the tank preventing fuel refueling wrong.

The safety locks that prevent opening the rear doors from the inside are activated by the same button that locks the rear windows. In addition there is a new optional stereo ("Premium Sound System"), which has more speakers than before, and the air conditioning system has been enhanced with a new temperature and humidity sensors.

It is available in two trim levels: "Trend" and "Titanium". This involves some chrome on the front lower grille, side moldings and door handles.

All versions feature seven airbags, including a driver's knee-, stability control, fog lights, dual zone climate control and power windows on all doors .

Price of insurance

Hiring a full insurance for a Galaxy 2.0 TDCi 163 hp with trim level 'Titanium' driver for 50 years with over 25 years of license and no accidents in the last six years, you make between 15,000 and 20,000 km a year and lives in Barcelona, ​​has a cost of 654 € with a company , the best price-quality ratio 7.35 out of 10 - as our insurance comparator . It is also the second most affordable after the Hotline (€ 648).

If you opt for a third party insurance extended-moons, theft and fire, you can get a policy from 327 € with Balumba , at the cost of poor quality -5.06 out of 10 -.