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Senin, 31 Agustus 2015

AGYA CLUB INDONESIA : 2015 Seat Ibiza Cupra facelift unveiled

Go-faster version of Seat's Ibiza gets a more powerful engine and refreshed styling and will go on sale in the UK early next year

The facelifted Seat Ibiza Cupra, which goes on sale in the UK early next year, has been revealed prior to its public debut at the Frankfurt motor show later this month.

The key change adopted by Seat’s hot hatchback is a new 1.8-litre turbocharged petrol engine – the same unit already in use by sister brand Volkswagen’s Polo GTI. The new engine develops 189bhp and 236lb ft, 12bhp more than the 1.4-litre turbo and supercharged petrol engine used by the outgoing Ibiza Cupra.

Seat says the updated Cupra model is capable of hitting 62mph from rest in 6.7sec and has a top speed of 146mph but is also capable of returning 47mpg. By way of comparison, the old Cupra managed the 0-62mph sprint in 7.0sec.

The facelifted Ibiza Cupra will be available with a six-speed manual gearbox only in the UK. The car sits on 17-inch alloy wheels as standard and adopts subtle styling tweaks to mark the Cupra out from the rest of the facelifted Ibiza line-up, which was revealed back in May and will go on sale in the UK this autumn.

Inside, the Ibiza Cupra adopts the same look and technology as the larger Leon Cupra, including a newly designed steering wheel and infotainment system. Drivers can choose sports suspension and steering settings via Seat’s Drive Profile system.

In addition, the Cupra’s infotainment system has been upgraded to support both Apple Carplay and Android Auto connectivity.

This facelifted model is expected to be a swansong for the Ibiza Cupra, as Seat has already started development of an all-new model, which is currently scheduled to launch in 2017.

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Kupas Tuntas Perbedaan Toyota Hilux Lama dengan Hilux Baru

Toyota Astra Motor (TAM) resmi menjual All New Toyota Hilux. Pikap ini dikatakan berbeda dengan Hilux sebelumnya.

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AGYA CLUB INDONESIA : Peugeot Fractal concept revealed ahead of Frankfurt motor show debut

Fractal EV concept showcases Peugeot’s latest cutting-edge interior and sound symposer safety system

Peugeot will reveal the second generation of its i-Cockpit interior design language with this Fractal concept at this month’s Frankfurt motor show.

The two-door, four-seat concept, described as an ‘urban coupé’, is powered by two 168bhp electric motors - one located on each axle - with a combined output of 335bhp.

Peugeot says the concept has a range of up to 280 miles on a single charge. The motors are fed from a lithium ion battery pack mounted in the centre of the car.Measuring 3.81m long by 1.77m wide, the concept, which features a removable roof, sits on 19in ‘Tall&Narrow’ wheels and weighs just 1000kg. Peugeot says the Fractal can hit 62mph from rest in 6.8sec.

The minimalist cabin features a small steering wheel with integrated touchpads that can be used to control most infotainment functions. The 7.7in holographic head-up display and 12.3in digital instrument cluster can be customised by the driver.

Switches either side of the driver control the electric drivetrain, while another 7.7in touchscreen forms part of the centre console.

Peugeot says more than 80% of the interior has been created using 3D-printed components. The design was inspired by the materials and surfaces used in auditoriums and recording studios.

The Fractal features a next-generation sound system, which Peugeot says can create the illusion of direction with sound, such as when delivering navigation instructions. The seats of the concept feature a ‘tactile’ system for delivering bass sound.

The concept also has the ability to alter its ride height. A ground clearance of 11cm in the city is reduced to 7cm on motorways in order to improve aerodynamics and conserve battery life.

One of the most important features of the Fractal concept is its digital sound signature, which is used to alert pedestrians and cyclists to its presence. The sound is a response to forthcoming European legislation that states that all electric vehicles must make some sort of sound while driving by 2019.

Peugeot is one of a number of car makers that collaborated on the eVADER project, an EU-funded initiative to develop a sound symposer system for EVs.

In incorporating the eVADER system into the Fractal, Peugeot has as good as confirmed that it is working on a next-generation EV. Currently, the firm only has the iON electric city car.

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Toyota: Hilux Single Cabin Nomor Satu di Kelasnya

PT Toyota-Astra Motor (TAM) juga menguasai segmen mobil pikap single cabin dengan bonnet (moncong kap mesin). Toyota Hilux Single Cabin menguasai hampir 50 persen penjualan di kelasnya.

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AGYA CLUB INDONESIA : Porsche Cayman S Long-Term Update: 30K in and It Still Cuts Like a Knife

-WHAT WE LIKE: What we like best is not its rousing engine note or its eagerness to turn or its excellent steering system or its near-perfect shifter. No, what we like best about our long-term Cayman S—now 75 percent of the way through its stay with us—is that a drive in it is an automotive palate cleanser. The Cayman S’s clarity of purpose and deliciously mechanical nature is the perfect salve for our enthusiast hearts after commuting in overwrought crossovers or whittling away hours of our lives in CVT-equipped econoboxes or driving any number of cars that, despite excellent performance, fail to connect with their drivers. Nothing that we’ve encountered in our 30,000 miles with the car has diminished the Cayman S’s place as our North Star of sports-car goodness. We have no proof of this, but we’re convinced that the word “love” has never appeared so many times in any of the logbooks of previous long-term cars. The most recent note in the book reads, “I wish this car’s odometer would stop working so that we might keep it forever.” READ MORE ››

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AGYA CLUB INDONESIA : Hot hatchbacks from £2000 - used car buying guide

Honda Civic Type R

Fun hot hatches don’t have to burn a hole in your pocket if you’re canny. We pick five that give you dash for minimal cash

We love hot hatchbacks at Autocar, and there's nothing which compares to finding a good hot hatch at the right price. Here are our top five contenders.

1 - Honda Civic Type R (2001-2005)

So, hot hatch checklist. Unburstable engine? Check. Fine chassis? Check. Sexed-up body? Check. Whatever your criteria, a Civic Type R has it all.

At its heart is a virile 197bhp 2.0-litre VTEC unit that revs to 8350rpm and is capable of propelling this lightweight rocket from zero to 60mph in just 6.6sec and on to a top speed of 146mph.

Corners are even more fun. The Civic Type R can be thrown in to a bend with abandon and recovered with ease. A titanium-covered gearlever protruding from the dashboard controls a close-ratio six-speed ’box and red Recaro sports seats hold you firmly in place.

The build quality (from Swindon) and reliability record are second to none. Parts and modifications are readily available, too. Many will have been used hard so check condition carefully. Prices start at £2k.

2 - Alfa Romeo 147 GTA (2002-2005)

If you like your hot hatches fast and peppered with Latin passion, look no further than the desirable 147 GTA.

Its superb 247bhp 3.2-litre V6 is hot enough to propel this compact Alfa to 60mph in 6.0sec. Top speed is 153mph.

Power goes through a slick six-speed gearbox to the front wheels. Inevitably, there is torque steer (and the lack of a diff means the traction control works overtime) but the GTA has sharp steering and corners are entertaining.

Inside are hand-stitched sports seats and drilled pedals, and even if it all seems made out of paper, it doesn’t really matter: it’s all part of this car’s charm.It’s rare and you should check condition carefully but £5k will buy a good one.

3 - Fiat Stilo Abarth (2001-2007)

The regular Stilo is dull but this spirited Abarth version is worth seeking out. A 170bhp 2.4-litre five-cylinder unit gives respectable performance: 0-60mph in 8.2sec and a 134mph top speed.

Early cars have a clunky Selespeed automatic transmission but a five-speed manual was available from 2004. Grip is good, thanks to its meaty tyres, and the handling crisp, even if its torsion beam rear axle lets it happily cock a rear wheel mid-way through a corner.

You might even find one of the limited-edition Schumacher versions, with revised (and improved) suspension, neat bodykit and alloy pedals.

Prices start at £1200 and you’ll find good ones around the £2k mark.

4 - Citroën C4 Coupé VTS (2004-2010)

The C4 Coupé is chic and stylish, with an angular rump and a curvy front. The VTS version has the speed to match its looks, too. With a 180bhp 2.0-litre engine, it dispatches 0-62mph in 8.0sec and has a top speed of 140mph. It tackles corners with aplomb and even rides well.

There are hints of the avant-garde about the interior, with an interesting digital dashboard and a multi-function steering wheel whose outer rim rotates around a stationary centre hub. The C4 Coupé is also well equipped and the seats are sporting and supportive.

Prices for decent ones start at around £2k. Look out, too, for one of the 400 ‘By Loeb’ models, with white alloy wheels, red and black leather seats and drilled pedals.

5 - Peugeot 306 GTi-6 (1996-2001)

The 205 GTi might be the headline grabber but the larger 306 knows how to have a good time, too.

This agile hatch has poise and pace. A 167bhp 2.0-litre engine enables 0-60mph in 7.8sec and a top speed of 135mph. Meanwhile, a slick six-speed manual gearbox gives the car its moniker and adds to the driver enjoyment.

But it is the car’s sweet chassis and its ability to be cornered enjoyably up to and beyond its high levels of grip that really impress. It is deft, nimble, well balanced and eminently chuckable, with a hint of lift-off oversteer just to add some spice. To top it all, it also rides well.

Best to pick one up now via one of the owners’ forums. Expect to pay £2k for a tidy example, or seek out one of the 500 even lighter stripped-out Rallye versions.

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AGYA CLUB INDONESIA : 2015 BMW 320d M Sport saloon review

Thought the 3 Series was losing its edge? Well it's back, with a facelifted version that offers improved performance and dynamics. Does it reclaim its top spot after our drive on UK roads? We all know what it’s like to feel pressure. But imagine the pressure you’d feel if you were a BMW engineer and your boss said: “Okay, next job on your list: improve the 3 Series.” Yikes.Not only is it a massive seller for the Munich marque, accounting for 25% of all BMWs sold, but it’s also the benchmark small premium executive, and has been for the past 40 years.Perhaps that’s why BMW didn't radically alter the looks of this facelifted version. The front air intakes have been enlarged and the headlights, which now include an LED option, have been changed. At the back, BMW’s signature L-shaped light design has been crystallised by new all-LED tail-lights. Cabin modifications are equally restrained, with the addition of gloss-black surfaces and some extra chrome highlights.Of more interest, considering the challenges posed by the Jaguar XE and forthcoming new Audi A4, are the performance and economy gains achieved by this new modular 2.0-litre diesel engine, which uses Efficient Dynamics technology. Power and torque are up by 6bhp and 15lb ft respectively, while the all-important CO2 emissions are down to 111g/km and fuel economy has improved to 67.3mpg.

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AGYA CLUB INDONESIA : Fiat-Chrysler Recalling 158,671 Jeep Cherokees for Potential Wiper Fault

2014 Jeep Cherokee Trailhawk

Fiat-Chrysler’s recall woes for the latest Jeep Cherokee just keep coming. The latest in a line of recalls for the crossover addresses static electricity buildup on the windshield wipers when they’re operated in dry conditions. An internal FCA investigation revealed the issue, which affects 158,671 2014 Cherokees in the U.S., as well as 47,997 abroad.

The static electricity buildup can affect the control module for the windshield wipers, potentially rendering the wipers inoperative. Jeep says that the fix calls for dealers to install a ground strap to the modules to “eliminate the potential for static buildup.” Customers will be instructed to visit their dealers for ground-strap installation, which will be performed at no cost.

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AGYA CLUB INDONESIA : 2015 Mercedes-Benz E400 4MATIC Coupe Tested: Sometimes Big Power Isn’t Everything

Well, this is refreshing, a Mercedes coupe that’s actually a coupe—with two doors. It’s one of four available E-class body styles, joining a traditional four-door sedan, a station wagon, and a convertible. It’s an extensive lineup with a number of engine options that brings the total available models to 14, including a thrifty 2.1-liter turbo-diesel and a big-output twin-turbo V-8 in the E63 AMG at the top of the range. READ MORE ››

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