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Launch X431 ECU & TCU Programmer Audi Car List (Newest)

Here comes the Launch X431 ECU & TCU Programmer car list and the operation guide to Audi vehicles. (Same as Launch Xprog 3 PC Adapter)

Function:

Read and write ECU module EEPROM and FLASH data

Check out ECU module file

Read and write MCU module EEPROM and FLASH data

Audi car model supported:

A1, A3, A4, A4L, A5, A6, A6 Allroad, A6L, A7, A8, A8L

Q2, Q3, Q5, Q7, Q8

R8, RS3, RS4, RS5, RS6, RS7, RSQ3

S3, S4, S5, S6, S7, S8, SQ5, SQ7

TT

Audi car year supported:

From 2006 to 2019 and newer

Audi ECU and TCU models supported:

BCM2

Engine:

Engine (EDC16C4)

Engine (EDC16CP34)

Engine (EDC16U1)

Engine (EDC16U31)

Engine (EDC16U34)

Engine (MD1CP004)

Engine (MD1CP0I4)

Engine (MD1CS004)

Engine (MED9.1)

Engine (MG1CS001)

Engine (MG1CS002)

Engine (MG1CS008)

Engine (MG1CS011)

Engine (MG1CS111)

Engine (SIMOS8.4)

Engine (SIMOS8.5)

Engine (SIMOS8.6)

Engine (TC1766)

Engine (TC1767)

Engine (TC1782)

Engine (TC1793)

Engine (TC1796)

Engine (TCI797)

Gearbox:

Gearbox (6HP19)

Gearbox (6HP26)

Gearbox (6HP28)

Gearbox (AL450)

Gearbox (AL551)

Gearbox (AL552)

Gearbox (DL501 Gen1)

Gearbox (DL501 Gen2)

Gearbox (DQ200G2)

Gearbox (DQ200-MQB)

Gearbox (DQ250XX)

Gearbox (DQ380)

Gearbox (DQ381)

Gearbox (DQ400E)

Gearbox (DQ500)

Gearbox (DQ500_CONTINENTAL)

Gearbox (GS19 6HP19)

Gearbox (VL381)

For the detailed car list, download Launch X431 ECU TCU Programmer Car List-202307.

How to Clone Audi Gearbox with Launch X431 ECU Programmer?

i.e. AL381 gearbox

For the first time using, download and install X431 ECU & TCU Programmer PC software, update firmware and activate device.

Then obtain the related ECU info to perform the function supported.

UK Professional OBD2 Tools Online Shop

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Range rover evoque

The mapping on this website is provided by external mapping providers and is for general information purposes only. Please contact your local retailer for local availability and prices. Find new & used Land Rover Range Rover Evoque cars for sale on South Africas leading car marketplace with the largest selection of Land Rover Range Rover. Some vehicles are shown with optional equipment and retailer-fit accessories that may not be available in all markets. The information, specification, engines and colour on this website are based on European specification and may vary from market to market and are subject to change without notice. Some features may vary between optional and standard for different model years. Jaguar Land Rover Limited is constantly seeking ways to improve the specification, design and production of its vehicles, parts and accessories and alterations take place continually, and we reserve the right to change without notice. Customers are urged to consult your local Retailer for detailed 22 model year specifications and do not base an order on marketing imagery and specification alone. Features, options, trim and colour schemes will differ from many images. Until this unique event settles, please note that many images cannot be updated to 22 model year specifications. Now the global impact of micro-chip shortages is further affecting build specifications, options and launch timings. Due to the Covid pandemic we have been prevented or delayed in the creation of new images of current model years. It won our Car of the Year award during its debut year, while its impressive engineering has meant even older models still look modern and fresh today.Important note on imagery & specification. Range Rover Evoque history Range Rover Evoque Mk1: 2011-2018īased on the 2008 Land Rover LRX Concept, the first generation Evoque was launched in 2011 with three- and five-door models available. It may not be the most practical SUV and reliability can sometimes be an issue, but it offers tremendous kerb appeal and will suit families who want a comfortable cruiser with a little added sophistication. Stylish and good to drive, the compact SUV ably represents the Land Rover brand, offering a more affordable entry point into ownership than many of its bigger, more luxurious siblings. The Evoque is Land Rover's best-selling model, so buyers looking for a decent used example should be spoilt for choice. The top-spec Autobiography trim is only available in combination with the higher-powered petrol or diesel versions, and also with the plug-in hybrid variant. There are five basic equipment levels – Evoque, Evoque S, R-Dynamic, Edition, HST and Autobiography. The Range Rover Evoque is available with a choice of two diesel engines, three petrols and a plug-in hybrid unit, all coming with four-wheel drive and a nine-speed automatic gearbox - although the entry diesel model is offered in front-wheel-drive form, too. The Evoque is the smallest Range Rover model that Land Rover produces and in its original form – introduced in 2011 – it was a car that set a precedent as a small yet luxurious SUV aimed squarely at a niche in the market. And while it’s likely that Evoques will be sold on looks alone, it’s encouraging that the car once again represents a viable alternative to favourites like the Audi Q3, Volvo XC40 and even JLR’s own Jaguar E-Pace. While SUV rivals including the BMW X2 offer a more engaging driving experience, the Evoque provides a focus on luxury and comfort that most buyers will prefer. But, the it's the Benefit-in-Kind savings for business users that will make the plug-in hybrid version particularly appealing. The standard equipment list is generous, while higher-spec models bring full-fat Range Rover appointments. The latest Range Rover Evoque has taken a big leap forward over the old model, adding fresh styling, up-to-date technology, a range of more efficient mild- and plug-in hybrid engines and extra touches of luxury and refinement inside.

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The Audi Q3 is a Modern, Stylish and Practical Family SUV

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Getting My Buyers Guide: Best Fullsize Cars For 2021 - Gcbc To Work

There will be long-range and also performance versions offered relying on what you desire from your Tesla functionality or face-melting speed. Expect to see it in UK showrooms in 2022. New Toyota bz4X It may be classified a concept, yet the b, Z4X looks prepared for manufacturing A range of electrical Toyotas is due in the coming years, and also the initial cars and truck from that batch will certainly be a production version of the b, Z4X Idea you see below.

Unavoidably, it won't be as roomy or sensible as the ID4, but it'll make use of the exact same battery packs and electric motors as the ID4.

It's a seven-seater household cars and truck with a series of 200-300 miles and also will take place sale in 2021. It's most likely to have comparable layout attributes to the ID3 and ID4 designs, but scaled up to fit on this larger cars and truck that will be a comparable dimension to the brand name's Touareg.

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Alfa Romeo Tonale SUV At the other end of the range to the Giulia GTA is the Alfa Romeo Tonale. It's a small SUV that's smaller sized than the Alfa Romeo Stelvio as well as an alternative to the sort of the BMW X1 as well as Audi Q3. The Tonale will also likely maintain the plug-in crossbreed engine and also many of the styling hints from the Tonale principle auto that Alfa revealed at the 2019 Geneva Electric Motor Show when it takes place sale in late 2021.

New BMW 4 Collection Grandma Sports Car This 4 Collection Grandmother Coupe model is the M440i Ford Probe FAQ version. BMW is getting ready to introduce the new 4 Series Gran Sports car a much more functional choice to the 4 Collection Sports car that'll look sportier than the 3 Series drinkery.

You'll need around 35,000 to park a new 4 Series Grandma Sports car on your driveway when it shows up in 2022. New BMW M2 Coupe The new BMW M2 could look like this special providing If you're a fan of the current BMW M2, you'll locate great deals to like about the brand-new one.

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0-litre six-cylinder petroleum engine with around 400hp and also the choice of a hand-operated gearbox. Rates need to begin with around 50,000 when it goes on sale in 2022. New BMW X1 The existing BMW X1 has actually gotten on sale for a couple of years now, so it's no surprise a brand-new variation is nearby.

Or you could try reversing.

New Hyundai Bayon An additional tiny SUV due in 2021 is the new Hyundai Bayon. 0-litre petroleum engine line-up, featuring mild-hybrid tech.

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New Hyundai Kona N Not every brand-new Hyundai is set to be an all-electric cars and truck; as the brand-new Kona N shows, it still has some love for petrol-powered efficiency equipments. Under the bonnet is a 2. 0-litre turbocharged engine that creates a punchy 290hp, which Hyundai states is sufficient for the Kona N to sprint from 0-60mph in just 5.

Expect prices to begin from around 35,000 when it goes on sale in late 2021. Engine alternatives will certainly virtually definitely be tailored to European needs, as well instead than large V8s, anticipate turbo-diesels as well as petrol-electric plug-in hybrid options on UK cars though the US-spec Grand Cherokee's vibrant designing and premium-feeling inside should be brought over mainly as-is.

Costs can be large, many thanks to the crossbreed technology, potentially in the 80,000 ballpark. New Mercedes C-Class Hangout as well as Estate A brand-new version of the Mercedes C-Class results from arrive quickly as well as will certainly be available at launch in public house and also estate forms. Its styling is quite comparable to before, yet the inside has actually seen a dramatic overhaul to bring it a lot more in-line with the range-topping S-Class.

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Review: The Kia XCeed

  Some days, during lockdown, I imagine a time when I would sit at my work desk and fly through the days ‘To Do’ list. On the day I’m imagining, the sun is bright, glinting off the new cars. The staff are laughing with the steady stream of customers, the scent of fresh coffee wafts on the breeze, and there is the regular jingle of keys as they pass from hands of the service department to their awaiting owners.

Something catches my attention in the periphery of my vision; a customer pushes through the tall glass doors of Leslies Motors. They have walked straight past the pre-owned vehicles on the forecourt, so I can safely assume they’re after something new. They haven’t walked directly to one model, instead they browse the variety that the brand has to offer.

One of my colleagues walks up to the customer, offers his hand, and after a succinct and professional introduction asks a question that gets straight to the heart of the matter; “So, what are you looking for in a new car?”

Invariably the response is; “well, I’m not sure. But, I want something higher up”. And there it is - I’m waiting to have ‘showroom bingo’ cards made with this response printed on.

I’m not making sense, am I? What am I talking about?

“SUV” is apparently a dirty word. This imaginary customer wants to buy into the UK & Europe’s new love of Crossovers, and they don’t want to admit it.

The moment you point at the Kia Sportage, Hyundai Kona, Toyota Rav4, Honda CRV, Mazda CX-5, or any of the numerous SUV’s now available, the customer says, “ah yes, that’s just what I’m looking for!”

Europe loves SUV’s. It’s not a bad thing. They are comfortable, practical, well built, and generally loaded with the latest features. And Kia’s newest offering is just that, and a whole lot more.

Allow me to introduce, the Kia XCeed.

Looks: The name Kia Ceed may seem familiar. Years ago Top Gear used the Kia Ceed as the “Star In The Reasonably Priced Car” feature. There, the penny’s dropped hasn’t it? It was an entirely different car back then, the new Kia Ceed was launched in 2018, and has quickly become a favourite amongst critics looking for an alternative to the VW Golf or the Ford Focus.

Since then, Kia have made an Estate [Kia Ceed Sportswagon], a sporty Shooting Brake [Kia ProCeed], and most recently a Crossover SUV [Kia XCeed].

The XCeed is longer than the Hatchback it is based on, and sits at a higher ride height. It features rugged SUV-style protection, roof rails, and a front bumper similar to its SUV kin; the Kia Stonic & Sportage.

Interior: The XCeed, and it’s Ceed based brethren, all received Kia’s new 10.25” touchscreen display.  When you sit inside, it feels like the cabin has been based around this connectivity suite. It’s not just a feature, it’s a highlight.

The software has been a Kia strength for a long time. The displays are instinctively user friendly, and this new screen has taken that a step further. It features Android Auto & Applce CarPlay as standard, and can be splitscreen - to show the Satellite Navigation, DAB Radio, and Apps at the same time - or widescreen, to show a huge Sat-Nav or Reversing Camera.

The ‘3’ receives a semi-leather interior with Heated Seats, and the ‘First Edition’ launch special adds a full leather interior with Heated & Ventilated Seats. As well as a Sliding Panoramic-Glass Roof, making the elegant interior appear larger than it appears.

Engines: The XCeed uses the most popular turbo-charged Kia engines. A growling 1.0T with more than adequate pace, and a smooth four-cylinder 1.4T. But, what’s exciting about the new XCeed is that it’s be the first Kia to get the new Plug-In Hybrid drive train, since the electric-specific Kia Niro. Kia claims the new XCeed PHEV offers an almost unbelievable 202 miles per gallon (WLTP).

This 1.6 Petrol engine is paired to a battery with roughly 40-mile range. That may not sound a lot, but I’ve been using a Plug-In Hybrid recently, and hear me out; in reality I only need to charge once or twice a week, often while I’m sat at work. During the week I won’t use a drop of fuel, as I’m running entirely on electric power. Then, at the weekend if take a longer journey, it drives like a regular Hybrid, and can be topped up with petrol on the go – no need to wait hours for a charging station. It’s the best of both worlds.

The six-speed DCT gearbox is supremely smooth, and in electric mode the XCeed is practically silent. This has taken Kia’s already good car to new levels. The PHEV version offers a refinement that premium models wish they could offer in this price category.

 The Competition: When it comes to Crossovers and SUV’s on the market, you are spoiled for choice. But how many offer a Plug-In Hybrid option?

In looks you may compare it to the new Audi Q3 Sportback, with its sleek rear end. But this isn’t hybrid, not even close. The Q3’s bigger brother, the Q5, is. However, at £50,000 plus change, vs Kia’s £30,000, customers are unlikely to be comparing these two.

BMW has a smaller and more affordable option; the X1 PHEV. At £38,200 the BMW is rouhgly in the same ballpark, but when comparing features of the X1 PHEV ‘Sport’ leaves a lot to the imagination compared to the Kia’s top-of-the-range ‘First Edition’. The XCeed features a Sliding Glass Panoramic Roof, Power Boot Hatch, Full Leather interior with Heath & Ventilated Seats, and a futuristic 12” digital dashboard. So, it’s the driver’s choice; for the excitement you’ll pick the BMW’s XDrive25e engine, but if you’re leaning towards family value, with features often only found in premium brand’s, you’ll pick the Kia.  

The real battle will once again be between Kia and Ford. The new Kuga offers a PHEV which is competitively priced and offers plenty of kit. The blue oval will test Kia’s value, but not it’s comprehensive seven-year warranty. The Ford is larger, and what you gain in size, you lose on interior design. But that is subjective, and to some the Ford’s utilitarian interior may appeal.

The other choice? Kia. Walk into a Kia dealership and you currently have a choice between two Plug-In Hybrid Crossover SUV’s. The same engine, motor, battery pack, seven-year warranty, and features, are all available in the previous mentioned Kia Niro PHEV, and for a similar price.

Business User:

The XCeed is destined to be hot property with Business Users. It’s satisfyingly snug on longer journeys, has space for all the family, and sits as comfortably in the corners as it’s hatchback brother.

The PHEV is going to be the Business Users first choice. While the initial price maybe more, you’ll end up paying less in company car tax thanks to the low BIK (read: low emissions). So, you’ll have better fuel economy, a longer range, a smooth electric drive, and less to pay each month from your wages. It will mean a small change in lifestyle, for a big financial gain.

Chances are you’ll choose to lease, and run as an asset off balance sheet, or finance on Kia’s new 0% PCP*.

Island User:

The Garden Isle is an apt name for our green and pleasant land. The ferry port cities across the water suffer with some of the most polluted air in the country, but thanks to the Solent we’re not party to it. The Kia XCeed as a Plug-In Hybrid Vehicle ensures that Island families can still go out into the great outdoors with their bikes, scooters, and surf boards, and rest safe in the knowledge that the emissions are significantly less that what they had been previously driving.

The additional boot space and roof rails of the Kia XCeed add practical features to and already beloved hatchback. It comes standard with the latest Kia safety features, including ‘Lane Keep Assist’, Driver Attention Warnings, Forward Collision Avoidence, Hill-Start Assitance, as well as the usual ABS, Tyre Pressure Monitor, and Intelligent Cruise Control.

Compared to other Hybrid rivals, the Kia XCeed makes a real case for itself thanks to its features, value, and the reassurance of Kia’s industry leading seven-year warranty.  

Choices:

The Value Choice: Kia XCeed ‘2’ 1.0T Manual

The Range Topper: Kia XCeed ‘First Edition’ 1.6 PHEV Automatic

Leslies Motors Favourite: Kia XCeed ‘3’ 1.6 PHEV Automatic

Verdict:

The design is going to polarise people. Either you love the looks of the XCeed or you don’t.

When I had two XCeed ‘3’ in white sat on the forecourt waiting to be collected by their new owners, I had the whole service team begging me to organise an offer for them.

For most buyers, the 1.0T is going to be ideal on the Island. The 1.4T offers a little more refinement on longer journeys. But for business users, or those wishing for a serenely smooth electric ride, the PHEV is going to be first pick. Thanks to its low emissions and tax benefits. The interior is going to offer a wow-factor to your passengers, not often seen in this price range and you’ll be back by Kia’s legendary warranty, and the offer of 0% finance*.

The only tough question, is how to place your order while we’re all locked in.

 *Offer advertised to end: 30th June.

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Q3 Sportback: ANOTHER SUV 🇺🇸 ______________________________________   ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ [7/23/19] Meet the 2020 Audi Q3 Sportback... Audi’s most slanted roofed (hatchback?) “SUV” to date! Now there is a RS Q3 Sportback coming so maybe that would make more sense. Anyways this new model gets that sloping roofline making the car less practical and “sporty” at the same time. That sporty part is backed up by a more aggressive fascia upfront which looks better than the normal Q3’s design, Matrix LED lights, sculpted body panels and body cladding.   ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀  ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀  ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀  ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ 🏁 @Allcarnews Spec Sheet: At llaunch there will be two options for an engine with one being a Diesel... and the other being a 2.0L Turbo 4 making 227HP and 258 lb-ft of torque paired to a 7 speed DCT gearbox sent to all four wheels to hit 60 around 6.5sec. Euro markets also can expect to see a manual gearbox option too with the Quattro system. 🏁   ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀  ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀  ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Outback there are even unique LED taillights and a huge plastic diffuser/ cladding section. The interior is mostly the same as the Q3 with an optional Virtual Cockpit, the new touch screen MMI system, and a sportier flat bottom wheel. ________________________________________ ACN EXTRA: Cool and all, but enough with these things already jeeze. ________________________________________ -Text by @allcarnews -Images by @audi   ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀  ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀  ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #Audi #Q3 #germany An #allcarnews post #RSQ3 #AudiSport #Sportback #SUV #Turbo4 #VW #Golf #drive #carbon ||#powerful #performance #turbocharged #advanced #SupercarsRevamped #Supercar #HyperCar #ItsWhiteNoise #CarLifeStyle #MadWhips #003 #Carstagram #BlackList #AmazingCars247 https://www.instagram.com/p/B0R626QhNui/?igshid=1ob2b3wt67cmg

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2021 Audi Q5 review: The popular kid

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2021 Audi Q5 review: The popular kid

The Q5’s exterior styling was mildly tweaked for 2021.

Craig Cole/Roadshow

The Audi Q5 is popular, like really popular. Audi moved more than 50,000 of them in the US last year, enough to make the Q5 the brand’s best-selling product. In fact, Audi delivered nearly twice as many Q5s as it did Q3s, its next most-popular model. You can blame today’s SUV-obsessed motorists for this lopsided showroom performance, but that’s only part of the story, because from refinement and features to luxury and performance there’s plenty to like about the 2021 Audi Q5.

Like

Refined and potent powertrain

Excellent infotainment system

Superb refinement

Don’t Like

Middling leather quality

Lethargic transmission

Tight backseat

This crossover’s looks have been refined for 2021, though the changes are subtle. The prominent Singleframe grille is slightly broader than before and its outer trim is slimmer. Flanking that conspicuous opening are standard LED headlamps. The Q5’s sills have been reworked and it has a new rear diffuser insert and accent strip on the hatch. Improved as it might be, it’s still debatable whether the Q5 is more attractive than the BMW X3, Lincoln Corsair or Volvo XC60, three of its primary rivals.

Tug on one of the Q5’s exterior door handles and you’re greeted with a very nice interior. The dashboard’s layout is attractive and functional, angled slightly toward the driver so nearly everything is within easy reach. Aside from its leather seating surfaces, which neither look good nor feel nice, the Q5’s material quality is generally excellent, with plenty of attractively grained soft plastics. Still, in this example, a little contrast would be nice. Dark-brown, open-pore wood accents on the black dashboard and door panels look a little dour. Like in other Audis, the Q5’s various switches and knobs feel great, with all the buttons making the same pronounced clicking sound when pressed.

Front and center on the dashboard is a new 10.1-inch screen, home to Audi’s MIB 3 infotainment system. Extremely responsive and easy to use, this is one of the better multimedia arrays on the market today. For added convenience, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard, with the former smartphone-mirroring system able to connect wirelessly to the Q5. If you’re rocking a Google-powered phone make sure to bring a cable. One nifty available feature is Audi Virtual Cockpit Plus, which puts a vibrant 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster right in front of the driver. This setup offers a lot of functionality yet is still exceedingly easy to use.

Enhancing the Q5’s safety, this SUV comes standard with blind-spot monitoring, lane-departure warning, parking sensors at both ends and even rear cross-traffic alert, which can be a godsend in crowded parking lots. My tester is also fitted with a crisp 360-degree camera system and adaptive cruise control, both of which work well. Other goodies included in the $4,800 Premium Plus package are a panoramic sunroof, auto-dimming mirrors and lane-keeping assist; that last feature is mostly effective, though sometimes it does get confused when one lane splits into two. Audiophiles are sure to appreciate the available 19-speaker Bang & Olufsen sound system, which delivers great audio quality for just $950. 

While not quite a masterpiece, the Audi Q5’s interior is still superb.

Craig Cole/Roadshow

The Q5’s front seats are broad and firm, and far more comfortable than they look. Unfortunately, the back bench’s 38 inches of legroom is merely OK, being a bit of a squeeze for 6-footers. The X3 and Corsair both have a slight advantage in this area. But no matter your height, the Q5’s relatively narrow rear doors can make ingress and egress a bit of challenge.

In the cargo hold, Q5s fitted with a sunroof offer 25.6 cubic feet of storage space. Fold the backrests down and that figure grows to 53.5 cubes. Again, both the X3 and Corsair have an edge, though there’s still plenty of luggage space in this Audi.

Q5 45 TFSI models are powered by a 2.0-liter turbo-four. Smoother than buttercream frosting and quieter than a child that’s up to no good, this refined engine delivers a potent 261 horsepower (an increase of 13 for 2021) along with 273 pound-feet of torque. The engine also gains a 12-volt mild-hybrid system, which is used to smooth out start-stop events, and indeed they’re nearly imperceptible. That hybrid hardware does not, however, do anything to improve performance. Rounding out this utility vehicle’s under-hood bits is a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission and Quattro all-wheel drive with Ultra technology, which engages the rear axle when extra traction is needed and leaves it disconnected in normal conditions for enhanced fuel economy.

This Audi’s engine is silky-smooth and nearly silent. 

Craig Cole/Roadshow

Speaking of efficiency, the standard Q5 stickers at 23 miles per gallon around town and 28 mpg on the highway when burning premium fuel, which is what’s recommended. Combined, it’s rated at 25 mpg, a dead-accurate estimate; in mixed use I managed to average 25.5 mpg according to the trip computer.

Economy be damned, if you bury the accelerator this Audi’s drivetrain is saucy enough to get you to 60 mph in 5.7 seconds. Acceleration is strong thanks to abundant midrange torque, the dual-clutch gearbox shifting promptly and smoothly. If only it were more responsive at low speeds. Off the line, this transmission is annoyingly lethargic, behaving almost like it’s not reacting to throttle inputs. This sluggishness makes the Q5 feel slow and unresponsive until it’s moving at double-digit speeds, at which point it’s quite enjoyable. Switching to Dynamic mode improves things a bit, but unfortunately, doesn’t completely rectify the problem. If you want even greater performance than this version offers, the plug-in hybrid Q5 and SQ5 models are also available.

Despite rolling on optional 20-inch, five-spoke wheels, this Q5’s ride is surprisingly supple. Only the biggest impacts transmit any harshness to the passenger compartment. Even though its ride is smooth, the vehicle’s body remains well controlled while cornering, not that it’s a canyon-carver. Typical for an Audi, the Q5’s steering is featherlight at parking-lot speeds, which makes it a snap to maneuver around pedestrians or shopping buggies pedestrians were too lazy to stow in a cart corral. The wheel’s weight increases nicely at higher velocities for enhanced stability.

There’s plenty to like about the 2021 Audi Q5.

Craig Cole/Roadshow

Underway, the Q5’s cabin remains incredibly refined, with almost no discernible wind or road noise breaching its NVH defenses. The way it carries itself at speed is equally impressive. It feels like you’re doing about 55 mph when the speedometer needle is pointing at 80 mph. On more than a few occasions I’ve had to dial things back because I was inadvertently driving significantly faster than the posted limit.

Another thing that’s significant is the Q5’s price — significantly less than you might expect, that is. This vehicle kicks off at an exceedingly reasonable $44,395, a figure that includes requisite destination charges, which come to $1,095. The Premium Plus model shown here with optional navigation, the upgraded sound system, 20-inch wheels and a couple other extras buzzes the cash register for $53,040, an entirely fair price.

Aside from some iffy leather inside and the transmission’s regrettable low-speed performance, the 2021 Audi Q5 is a worthwhile luxury SUV, one you should consider if you’re shopping for a vehicle in this segment. After my time in this one, it’s easy to see why the Q5 is the four-ring brand’s bestselling model.

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2021 Hyundai Kona N is officially revealed

Since last year we have heard lots of things about Hyundai’s Kona N, finally, we got the chance to see it in real. Yes, Hyundai has revealed its all-new 2021 Hyundai Kona N, Hyundai claimed it to be the first-ever high-performance SUV. The Hyundai Kona N has integrated various family-friendly practicality features to the existing N models.

The N models that got this feature are the i30N and the Veloster N. the Kona N will be powered by a turbocharged 2.0-liter engine mated with eight-speed N dual-clutch automatic gearbox. The 2.0-liter engine produces 275 horsepower and 260 pound-feet of torque in Veloster N. Hyundai confirmed that the Kona N will be featured with both launch control that gives an emotional sound experience, also the transmission will be a wet dual-clutch unit similar to the gearbox of enhanced Veloster N in 2020. Hyundai Kona N sets a range of 0-60mph in just 4.9 seconds. This time the Kona N will be available with bigger wheels, a large mesh grille with sporty dual tailpipes as per the images. Kona is available with an amped-up soundtrack that has a stiff exhaust note. Overall this SUV has powerful driving mechanics. From the sources, it has been declared that this Kona N will be more affordable, and faster like BMW X1 and Audi Q3.

Hyundai is making the arrival of its 2021 Kona N in Europe first then it will arrive in the U.S. for sale. Various new details are going to be declared soon by the company, but this release of the N model is proof of Hyundai getting more into expanding its N-branded lineup.

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The 20 cars that will mark the start of the new school year 2020

Smile, it’s back to school. The recovery will be very lively in the automotive industry, with a catch-up effect after the delays linked to Covid-19. A festival of novelties is announced. Soon to be unveiled or about to reach the dealerships, here are the stars of the next few weeks. From the city car to the supercar, from low-cost to luxury, there will be something for all tastes.

Audi Q5 Sportback

Why is it going to get your attention? Because it will be more stylish than your classic Q5.

If on the classic models side, Audi has cleaned up the silhouettes (more A1 and A3 in 3 doors), on the SUV side, the brand with the rings multiplies the possibilities. Thus, one year after the Q3, it will be the Q5’s turn to have its Sportback derivative, a coupe-type model. No surprise: we take a Q5 (which has just been restyled), redesign the roof drop, tilt the bezel and draw a spoiler above the lights. The priority is the look, with a few sacrifices in terms of rear roominess and cargo volume.

BMW M3 et M4

Why will they catch your attention? Because their nose will make you talk!

Two years after the presentation of the Series 3 G20, here is finally its sporty M3 version. The sedan will be unveiled at the same time as the M4 coupe. The two BMWs will make people talk with their huge angular bean grille, which will give a hyper aggressive look. The power will fly away. From 431 and 450 hp for the Competition, they will be increased to 480 and 510 hp. The least powerful will have a 6-speed manual gearbox, while the Competition will have an 8-speed automatic. They will still be rear-wheel drive, but all-wheel drive will be offered afterwards!

Citroën C4

Why is it going to get your attention? Because it has a divisive look.

Citroën is back to conquering the sedan market. Two years after the second generation stopped, the C4 is back, putting an end to the wobbly Cactus C4. However, Citroën has no desire to fit into the mould. Its new compact car therefore dares to adopt an original silhouette, tinted with SUVs and coupes. A risky gamble? The interior is much wiser. This new C4 has the particularity of being a 100% electric variant. But it has the same characteristics as the e-208, so it only requires a 50 kWh battery and a range of 350 km. There is always gasoline and diesel. Orders will open in September, with the revelation of prices. The car will arrive in dealerships during the fall.

Citroën Concept-car

Why is it going to get your attention? Because it will be one of the few concepts of the end of the year!

The Mondial de l’Automobile has been cancelled in the spring. But certainly, some brands (at least the French ones) had planned to exhibit a concept car there… and their project was inevitably advanced when the French show fell through. Even without a show, we should discover some concepts in the coming weeks. During an interview given during the confinement, Pierre Leclercq, Citroën’s design boss, evoked a surprise in the rafters before the end of the year, something “quite revolutionary”.

Cupra Formentor

Why is it going to get your attention? Because its design is successful.

It’s the first Cupra-specific model… even though it’s closely derived from the Leon. The Formentor could be one of the commercial surprises of the fall season because we bet that its muscular style will hit the bull’s eye. It’ll be a feathery, powerful package, including a 245-hp rechargeable hybrid. If Cupra is reasonable on prices, the Formentor can easily divert customers initially attracted by the Audi Q3 Sportback and Range Rover Evoque, especially since Cupra benefits from a good brand image.

Dacia Sandero

Why is it going to get your attention? Because it will go upscale… but it will remain cheap.

Dacia will enter a new era with the third generation of Sandero. In order to comply with increasingly stringent European standards and regulations, the city car will be entitled to the modern base of the latest Clio! However, this will be simplified and the Sandero will do without the most advanced driving aids. But it will benefit from new equipment. While the exterior will evolve smoothly, the interior will make its revolution with a more modern presentation, with a large touch screen in height! Under the hood, we’ll have a classic offer. The Sandero will wait a little before daring to go hybrid.

Fiat 500

Why is it going to get your attention? Because this 500 is electric.

A brand-new 500 is about to hit the dealerships. What’s special about it? It’s 100% electric, and it’s the only engine it has (the old thermal will remain in the catalog). The technical specifications are very attractive, with a power of 118 hp which promises great performance, and a large battery given its size, namely 42 kWh. This gives a range of 320 km according to the WLTP cycle. The 500 can get out of the city. For Fiat, this is also an opportunity to take its favorite car to the next level. The 500 is therefore packed with technology: full-LED optics, 10.25-inch touch screen, semi-autonomous driving. Of course, prices seem to be high, with €34,900 and €37,900 for the high-end La Prima sedan and cabriolet! But the special core France Edition series is 29,900 € and Fiat will unveil more accessible models in the fall.

Ford Mustang Mach-E

Why is it going to get your attention? Because she’s going on a preview tour.

Ford’s electric SUV arrives in France. In September, the Mustang Mach-E will do a preview tour of dealerships. We’ll be able to see it in Nice, Marseille, Montpellier, Toulouse, Bordeaux, Lyon, Dijon Strasbourg, Reims, Lille and Evreux. It’s an opportunity to see the vehicle, which dares to look like a Mustang SUV, before placing an order! Several technical configurations are available, from 258 to 337 hp. Autonomy can reach 600 km with the large 98.8 kWh battery. The model is available from €48,990.

Hyundai Tucson

Why is it going to get your attention? Because it may well distract you from 3008.

The Tucson is Hyundai’s best-selling model in France and Europe. Its renewal is therefore an important moment for the brand. That’s not going to prevent the brand from completely redesigning it! The Tucson will be the first SUV to take advantage of Hyundai’s new style, called Sensuous Sportiness. As announced in the Vision T concept (photo), this will result in an even more muscular silhouette with prominent edges. The front end will be original with a grille that incorporates part of the light signature. The interior presentation will be upgraded with digital instrumentation. This new Tucson should benefit from hybrid engines.

Maserati MC20

Why is it going to get your attention? Because it marks the revival of Maserati.

Initially scheduled for May, the presentation of Maserati’s new flagship will take place on September 9. The MC20 (for Maserati Corsica and 2020) is the first major new Trident model since 2016. It is a supersports car with a brand new V6 engine, entirely designed by Maserati. This 3.0-litre twin-turbo engine develops 630 bhp. The MC20 has already shown its supercar-like silhouette via teasers, but the camouflage has effectively hidden the lines. It will be a new addition to the range, as the GranTurismo and GranCabrio will be renewed in 2021, with an electric block.

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Review: Mazda CX-30 Mild-Hybrid

The lockdown is in effect. I’m at home, wishing I was being productive at work. So if I can’t talk to you in the showroom about my favourite new cars, I’ll bring them to you.

Introducing the all-new Mazda CX-30 Mild-Hybrid.

 When Mazda announced a new SUV for the European market, bigger than the CX-3 and smaller than the CX-5, you would be forgiven for expecting the CX-4. However, that name is already taken by a car built exclusively in China.

Introducing the Mazda CX-30. And it is a thing of beauty.

Based on the architecture of the award-winning all-new Mazda 3, the CX-30 uses many of the same parts at its core. But the CX-30 is fractionally shorter, and as expected with an SUV, sits significantly higher with a comfortable upright seating position.

Mazda are on their self-proclaimed; “Road To Premium”. Their new products are no longer aimed at taking customers from the likes of Ford and Toyota, but offering an alternative to German giants; Audi, BMW, and Mercedes-Benz - And they do it well, but for significantly less.

Looks: Based on aesthetics alone, you can see how. The approach is distinctly Asian design house, but with the stereotypical big front grill that is so popular with its new European target audience. The lines are characteristically Mazda, flowing from their KODO school of design.

The new Mazda 3, and now the Mazda CX-30, have taken ques from Scandinavian simplicity. Gone are the individual fog lights, gone are additional pseudo-sporty plastic grills, and gone is the Shark fin antenna from the roof. The CX-30 imitates the Mazda 3’s stunning sleek design, and adds a practical SUV ruggedness.

Interior: If you thought the exterior was eye-catching, the interior of the Mazda CX-30 is one of the best cabins in its class. Arguably the best cabin in any class. Interiors have been something Mazda has excelled at for years.

The seats are comfortable and supportive, the materials feel high grade, the touchscreen is easy to use, and the lines flow perfectly. It’s simply a nice place to be.

Mazda believe in cabins being “driver-centric”. And as soon as you take a seat, you’ll see what they mean. The cabin has been created around the driver, ensuring every journey is comfortable. Not one of my customers has complained about discomfort in these.

Second, the touchscreen doesn’t need to be a touchscreen - which in my opinion is great. Mazda continue to use the MZD dial, next to the gearbox. This feel much more up-market than prodding at a display, it becomes intuitive almost immediately, and it also means you’ll never get sticky fingerprints all over your shiny new screen.

The software works perfectly. Using the MZD dial it flows easily from page to page, and the dashboards sleek looks owe a nod of thanks to this display. Hiding all the buttons for the CX-30’s high-tech features on pages for when they’re needed and hidden for when they’re not.

Engines: This is where it gets interesting.

Mazda have been bucking the trend for years. While other brands like VW and Ford have been putting tiny 1.0 turbo charged engines into larger and larger vehicles, Mazda have fitted a choice of two efficient 2.0 petrol engines – more on that in a moment.

First let’s answer that question; “if everyone else is doing it, why don’t Mazda?” Well, in laboratory conditions small turbo petrol engines make sense. However, in reality they are never as efficient on the road. It’s the equivalent of putting a plaster over the emissions problem and hoping it will go away. Instead, Mazda introduced us to ‘SkyActiv’ technology, a new design philosophy. In layman’s terms; by improving every facet of the car in order to improve quality and economy. Rather than a small turbo engine having to work hard under strain, and pouring away petrol, the larger Mazda engine is unstressed and refined. Not only is it quieter than its three-cylinder competitors, but Mazda believe it will have a longer life.

Now, back to the other question; “Why two 2.0 petrol engines?”. Along with Mazda’s most popular engine, the ‘SkyActiv-G’ 2.0 petrol, Mazda have introduced a brand-new engine: the ‘SkyActive-X’ 2.0 Petrol.

The difference: ‘Spark Controlled Compression Ignition’. This is something other companies have tried time-and-time again and failed. I could write at length about how it works, but I’d only bore or bewilder most readers. What it means to you, the driver, is that the ‘SkyActiv-X’ engine offers the free-revving power and refinement of a petrol, with the improved economy and reduced CO2 emissions of a diesel. Which also means lower Benefit-In-Kind tax for company car drivers.

‘SkyActiv-G’ 2.0 Petrol Mild-Hybrid: 120 BHP / 45.6 MPG (WLTP)

‘SkyActiv-X’ 2.0 Petrol Mild Hybrid: 180 BHP / 47.9 MPG (WLTP)

 The Competition: It would be easy to compare the CX-30 with Crossovers & SUV’s from other brands; Audi’s Q3 (from £31,295) or the BMW X2 (From £29,725), but it simply isn’t a fair comparison. The Mazda is a fraction of the price (‘SEL’ from £22,895).

What you are getting is similar quality, but for a car that shares a similar price to its hyphenated cousins in the every-man category; VW’s T-Roc, Kia’s XCeed, and Honda’s H-RV.

Nowadays, only a handful of my customers walk into a showroom and buy a new car with cash, so talking about ‘price’ feels redundant. Really, we should be talking about cost. The new Mazda CX-30 is available from Leslies Motors on PCP, HP, or Lease. I often show my customers how these compare – I’d be happy to explain, you only have to ask.

Needless to say, a car that looks as good as this has desirability, and therefore holds a strong residual value. What this means to you, the buyer, is that you could have a car of this quality for significantly less a month than something that loses more of its value. It’s also worth noting, that although the new ‘SkyActiv-X’ Mild-hybrid engine adds almost £1,500 to the price, it adds only £2 a month to the cost a lease.

Choices:

The Value Choice: Mazda CX-30 ‘SEL’ 2.0 SkyActiv-G 2.0 Manual Mild-Hybrid.

The Range Topper: Mazda CX-30 ‘GT Sport Tech’ SkyActiv-X 2.0 Automatic Mild-Hybrid All-Wheel Drive.

Leslies Motors Favourite: Mazda CX-30 ‘Sport Lux’ 2.0 SkyActiv-X Manual Mild-Hybrid.

 Verdict:

Every brand worth its salt have at least one Crossover or SUV, and Mazda have proven time after time - with the CX-3, CX-5, and now the CX-30 - that they know what driver’s want. The Mazda CX-30 is smooth, refined, and its striking looks set it apart from the competition. Customers putting the CX-30 against the well-known European equivalents are going to be wonder what the extra money is being spent on - Personally, I think Mazda’s road to premium should have more expensive brands will have worried.

Test drive Leslies Motors Mazda CX-30 demonstrator to see for yourself.

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Audi Q3

Audi Q3 is blasting and Fight back in 2019 Outstanding performance is the award-winning tool for modernize Audi Q3 Audi Q3 sits in the catbird seat when we talk about the more enjoyable vehicles in the German marque’s line up. And this bad boy has definitely upgrade the ways people purchasedstandard saloons or hatchbacks. Well, why purchase a standard saloon or hatchback when there’s a terrificSUV/Crossover on offer. In this Instance, the Q3 is one of the most extensive brand in Audi’s line up- no ifs, and, or buts about it. The modern Audi Q3 is very much similar as the previous Q3. Be that as it may, the 2019 Audi Q3 has got a vast modification inside and that’s the extension of Audi’s remarkable Virtual Cockpit. There’s much more power under the hood now with the beautiful range of engines offering powerful performance. The cabin is again high-tech offering practicality and opulence. By all means, it’s tough to find flaws in the modernize Q3. There is no contradict the fact that the 2019 Audi Q3 is not as much fun to drive as the BMW X1 makes, but it still giving terrific driving experience. I mean, just hit the road and you’d get immediate goose bumps and that’s that.

Standard Performance on the road

If we contribute a moment just talking about the engine range, the petrol Q3 range make with a front-wheel-drive 1.5-litre turbocharged engine named as the 35 TFSI. It offers off decent performance on the road and takes just 9.2 seconds to hit 0-62mph depending upon the spec. The 35 TFSI comes with front-wheel drive and Quattro 4×4, and the option of S-tronic seven-speed automatic or six-speed manual gearboxes. That’s quite remarkable, isn’t it? There’s also a 2.0-litre petrol engine available in 187bhp or 227bhp guise, called as the 40 TFSI and 45 TFSI commonly. They both acquire Quattro 4×4 running gear and double clutch automatic transmission and are able to hit 62mph from rest in just 7.4 and 6.3 seconds respectively. The 35 TDI and 40 TDI make share a 2.0-litre engine in 148bhp and 187bhp configurations, and acceleration numbers are on a par with same rated petrol’s. Interior design of modern Audi Q3 Interior design of Q3 gets state of the art feel and internal is well designed. The leather is quality and the seating position is revamped to a great area with the inserted of an airy greenhouse and a sweeping roof. Purchaser will get a 10.3-inch digital gauge cluster as quality, and Audi’s 12.2-inch Virtual Cockpit installed instrument panel is elected. An 8.8-inch dash mounted infotainment layout is also accessible coupled with a 10.1-inch screen. The driving position in Q3 is extraordinary. That said, you will not have any objection about the Q3’s driving position, anyway of your size and shape. The steering wheel providing a great variation of movement up and down as well as in and out. The seat has great variation as well, but you will need to pay extra for variable lumbar support on all but the Vorsprung trim. The seats are helpful when cornering and put in order finely with the pedals, aiding in keeping the persons super enjoyable on a long journey. The purchasers can get a 10.25 inches brand of Audi’s Virtual Cockpit digital instrument display backed with the 12.3in modified obtainable. Both are just tremendous, putting back the traditional analogue dials and replacing them with a highly customize, full-colour view that can display a bunch of useful info just below your line of display. Graphics are great and it’s easy to shift views with the steering wheel-mounted controls. Audi’s touchscreen infotainment system might look efficient, but it’s actually quite amuse to use on the move. With that, because of its sharp screen that replies rapidly to the inputs, its menus are less impulsive than those in the BMW X1. Quality Working comprises sat-nav, Android Auto, Apple car play and a radio that can automated shift between FM and DAB reception hinging on the power of the station. In this instance of Audi Connect, that’s provided on a three-year subscription basis, the high-resolution Google Earth mapping, wireless phone charging and point-of-interest searching and info on parking spaces and filling stations is available as an option. Boot space in the Modernize Audi Q3 The 2019 Audi Q3 is quite comfortable. Even with the unique seats unfolded fully, the Q3 has remarkably greater space for gears than a BMW X1, Jaguar E-Pace or Volvo XC40. However, that’s not the case with its big counterpart Volkswagen Tiguan that provides more. Have your seats slid right forward, the Q3 will come up with a thumping 675 litres of area. That’s more than you gain in most SUVs in the class above. We Global Engine providing one of the remarkable reconditioned engines for audi at every category. We use genuine parts in the engine manufacturing. We provided supply and fit service in UK. Read the full article

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LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER EVOQUE REVIEW

The Modernize Range Rover Evoque is not just renovate or refresh, it approximately a latest car. So how does it work in this very ambitious Premium compact SUV industry?

Land Rover has worked hard to build itself as a manufacturer of premium Vehicles. As far as the comfort off road four wheel drive market goes, the Range Rover standard is right at the top of list. This position has to be natured, therefore any latest improvements have to keep established high quality.

When the Evoque was acknowledge as a conception vehicle in 2008, it received such significance that it was given the go-ahead for management and went on sale in 2011.

This beautiful compact SUV was established to huge fanfare and celebrity endorsements followed; remarkably Victoria Beckham.

This, I am sure, has devote to a common impression that the Evoque has been more famous with female owners. Certainly, its design was more important that features. The rear seating was a bit tight and conceive boot space was not generous.

So currently, after eight years, we have the second generation Evoque. It enters a marketplace that has caught up very fast and there are outstanding rivals out there such as the Audi Q3, the BMW X1 and Volvo’s brilliant XC40. Can the latest Evoque regain ground and still retain its individual design?

My checked car was a petrol powered P200 SE R-Dynamic model with all-wheel drive and a nine-speed auto gearbox. At £44,100 before choices, it is right in the middle of the range and represents the great compromise of tools and value.

Although the view has been saved, especially at the front, the car is totally modern, the floor plan is designed to take electric–hybrid and even full electric powertrains in the future. There are six engine choices. Three are from a 2.0-litre four-cylinder petrol unit generating 200, 250 or 300hp depending on the state of tune. Another three are generosity of a 2.0-litre diesel unit with 150, 180 or 240hp output.

Trim choices range from the base model through S, SE and HSE. All are accessible with the R-Dynamic enhance, which boost some cabin extras and some neat external styling specs in satin and copper finish. These improve the display of what is a car of special design.

The norm on all models is a smart 48 volt mild-hybrid system. This stores energy from braking and can redeploy it shortly on hard acceleration. Also standard is a 10-inch infotainment screen, rear parking camera and digital driver’s view on SE models and above. A clever choice is the Clear Sight interior rear display mirror which can give a broad rear camera’s view of following traffic.

Externally, the latest car’s parts are, to my eyes, much better balanced and I love the brand new retracting door handles as already featured on the Velar. Inside, the latest Evoque feels right up to date. The clear digital dials and central infotainment display work as well as in any challengers and ApplePlay / Android Auto is now standard. The interior is hard and cleanly designed and the dashboard materials feel of high quality or standard.

Thanks to a longer wheelbase, rear passengers have a much roomier cabin and the boot is also remarkably bigger. All passengers are manage well on the move, too. The Evoque is a quiet and processed cruiser. The ride, although a bit firm at slow speeds, does a good job of handling body roll and allies with the reasonably direst steering to offer some zest for the keen driver behind the wheel.

However the Range Rover Evoque Engine, the 200hp petrol engine of my test car was quiet and smooth, I would have preferred more capacity. The engine doesn’t struggle but it is apparently working hard to travel at a modest pace. If you prefer the benefits of better fuel consumption, but don’t want to fix one of the exceptional and torquier diesel engines, then you might want to wait for the plug-in hybrid variants.  The nine-speed auto gearbox also seems to become spoiled for choice with so many ratios to select from and can be a bit slow to react.

Over the course of some hundred miles, the Evoque grew on me. It was going to take a lot to dare the impressive Volvo XC40 as the compact premium SUV to beat, but I think that the latest Evoque might have done it.

Add a highest five-star Euro NCAP safety rating and Land Rover’s legendary off-road potential, and it’s sure to carry on the success of its predecessor. We “Range Rover Engine Specialists” offer outstanding Reconditioned engines in UK. We also provide supply and fit service in UK. We have one of the experienced Staff for providing Service.

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BS-6 Volvo XC40 Petrol Launched In India

Volvo has launched the XC40 with a BS-6 compliant petrol engine, priced at Rs 39.9 Lakhs. Most possible, the diesel engine will probably be discontinued post-April 2020.

Volvo has launched its first BS-6 providing and it’s the XC40 SUV. The Volvo XC40 now will get a BS-6 compliant 2- Litre four-cylinder petrol engine. The most reasonably priced Volvo SUV is now priced at Rs 39.9 Lakhs (ex-showroom).

The new petrol engine is able to producing 190 BHP and 300 Nm of peak torque, with an 8-speed automated gearbox. The SUV now is available in Front Wheel Drive configuration, ditching the AWD drivetrain that comes with the diesel engine.

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Due to the upcoming BS-6 norms, Volvo goes to discontinue the two.0 Litre four-cylinder turbo-diesel engine on the XC40. The engine produces 190 BHP and 400 Nm of peak torque, with the identical 8-speed Geartronic AT unit.

Also Read: Volvo Unveils its First All Electric Model – the XC40 Recharge!

Features on the Volvo XC40 BS-6 petrol Thor’s Hammer LED headlamps with LED DRLs, electrical Panoramic sunroof, Dual-Zone Climate Control, Distance Alert, Wireless telephone charging, Automatic Opening Boot, 9-inch vertical touchscreen infotainment system with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, Pilot Assist, Harman Kardon music system, Keyless Entry and extra.

Safety options embody Reverse parking sensors with 360 levels digital camera, adaptive cruise management, ABS with 8-airbags, Electronic Stability Program, Traction Control, Hill Start Assist and Descent Control, Parking Assist, Volvo’s Radar-based metropolis security, Oncoming lane mitigation, Blindspot data and Run-off-road mitigation.

Inside the cabin, the XC40 will get a 12.three inch totally digital instrument console, Mood-based Ambient Lighting, 14 Harmon Kardon Speakers, Leather Seats, All-Black Dashboard Theme with Brushed-Aluminium inserts over the centre console and Crystal Gearknob.

Also Read: Volvo S60 Plug-in Hybrid Variant To Come In India

Just just like the XC40, even Audi goes to discontinue diesel engines submit BS-6 norms. The Q3 will equally include a BS-6 compliant petrol engine. In the worth vary of BS-6 Volvo XC40 Petrol, you even have the Mercedes GLA and BMW X1.

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2021 Audi Q5 review: The popular kid

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2021 Audi Q5 review: The popular kid

The Q5’s exterior styling was mildly tweaked for 2021.

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The Audi Q5 is popular, like really popular. Audi moved more than 50,000 of them in the US last year, enough to make the Q5 the brand’s best-selling product. In fact, Audi delivered nearly twice as many Q5s as it did Q3s, its next most-popular model. You can blame today’s SUV-obsessed motorists for this lopsided showroom performance, but that’s only part of the story, because from refinement and features to luxury and performance there’s plenty to like about the 2021 Audi Q5.

Like

Refined and potent powertrain

Excellent infotainment system

Superb refinement

Don’t Like

Middling leather quality

Lethargic transmission

Tight backseat

This crossover’s looks have been refined for 2021, though the changes are subtle. The prominent Singleframe grille is slightly broader than before and its outer trim is slimmer. Flanking that conspicuous opening are standard LED headlamps. The Q5’s sills have been reworked and it has a new rear diffuser insert and accent strip on the hatch. Improved as it might be, it’s still debatable whether the Q5 is more attractive than the BMW X3, Lincoln Corsair or Volvo XC60, three of its primary rivals.

Tug on one of the Q5’s exterior door handles and you’re greeted with a very nice interior. The dashboard’s layout is attractive and functional, angled slightly toward the driver so nearly everything is within easy reach. Aside from its leather seating surfaces, which neither look good nor feel nice, the Q5’s material quality is generally excellent, with plenty of attractively grained soft plastics. Still, in this example, a little contrast would be nice. Dark-brown, open-pore wood accents on the black dashboard and door panels look a little dour. Like in other Audis, the Q5’s various switches and knobs feel great, with all the buttons making the same pronounced clicking sound when pressed.

Front and center on the dashboard is a new 10.1-inch screen, home to Audi’s MIB 3 infotainment system. Extremely responsive and easy to use, this is one of the better multimedia arrays on the market today. For added convenience, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard, with the former smartphone-mirroring system able to connect wirelessly to the Q5. If you’re rocking a Google-powered phone make sure to bring a cable. One nifty available feature is Audi Virtual Cockpit Plus, which puts a vibrant 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster right in front of the driver. This setup offers a lot of functionality yet is still exceedingly easy to use.

Enhancing the Q5’s safety, this SUV comes standard with blind-spot monitoring, lane-departure warning, parking sensors at both ends and even rear cross-traffic alert, which can be a godsend in crowded parking lots. My tester is also fitted with a crisp 360-degree camera system and adaptive cruise control, both of which work well. Other goodies included in the $4,800 Premium Plus package are a panoramic sunroof, auto-dimming mirrors and lane-keeping assist; that last feature is mostly effective, though sometimes it does get confused when one lane splits into two. Audiophiles are sure to appreciate the available 19-speaker Bang & Olufsen sound system, which delivers great audio quality for just $950. 

While not quite a masterpiece, the Audi Q5’s interior is still superb.

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The Q5’s front seats are broad and firm, and far more comfortable than they look. Unfortunately, the back bench’s 38 inches of legroom is merely OK, being a bit of a squeeze for 6-footers. The X3 and Corsair both have a slight advantage in this area. But no matter your height, the Q5’s relatively narrow rear doors can make ingress and egress a bit of challenge.

In the cargo hold, Q5s fitted with a sunroof offer 25.6 cubic feet of storage space. Fold the backrests down and that figure grows to 53.5 cubes. Again, both the X3 and Corsair have an edge, though there’s still plenty of luggage space in this Audi.

Q5 45 TFSI models are powered by a 2.0-liter turbo-four. Smoother than buttercream frosting and quieter than a child that’s up to no good, this refined engine delivers a potent 261 horsepower (an increase of 13 for 2021) along with 273 pound-feet of torque. The engine also gains a 12-volt mild-hybrid system, which is used to smooth out start-stop events, and indeed they’re nearly imperceptible. That hybrid hardware does not, however, do anything to improve performance. Rounding out this utility vehicle’s under-hood bits is a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission and Quattro all-wheel drive with Ultra technology, which engages the rear axle when extra traction is needed and leaves it disconnected in normal conditions for enhanced fuel economy.

This Audi’s engine is silky-smooth and nearly silent. 

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Speaking of efficiency, the standard Q5 stickers at 23 miles per gallon around town and 28 mpg on the highway when burning premium fuel, which is what’s recommended. Combined, it’s rated at 25 mpg, a dead-accurate estimate; in mixed use I managed to average 25.5 mpg according to the trip computer.

Economy be damned, if you bury the accelerator this Audi’s drivetrain is saucy enough to get you to 60 mph in 5.7 seconds. Acceleration is strong thanks to abundant midrange torque, the dual-clutch gearbox shifting promptly and smoothly. If only it were more responsive at low speeds. Off the line, this transmission is annoyingly lethargic, behaving almost like it’s not reacting to throttle inputs. This sluggishness makes the Q5 feel slow and unresponsive until it’s moving at double-digit speeds, at which point it’s quite enjoyable. Switching to Dynamic mode improves things a bit, but unfortunately, doesn’t completely rectify the problem. If you want even greater performance than this version offers, the plug-in hybrid Q5 and SQ5 models are also available.

Despite rolling on optional 20-inch, five-spoke wheels, this Q5’s ride is surprisingly supple. Only the biggest impacts transmit any harshness to the passenger compartment. Even though its ride is smooth, the vehicle’s body remains well controlled while cornering, not that it’s a canyon-carver. Typical for an Audi, the Q5’s steering is featherlight at parking-lot speeds, which makes it a snap to maneuver around pedestrians or shopping buggies pedestrians were too lazy to stow in a cart corral. The wheel’s weight increases nicely at higher velocities for enhanced stability.

There’s plenty to like about the 2021 Audi Q5.

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Underway, the Q5’s cabin remains incredibly refined, with almost no discernible wind or road noise breaching its NVH defenses. The way it carries itself at speed is equally impressive. It feels like you’re doing about 55 mph when the speedometer needle is pointing at 80 mph. On more than a few occasions I’ve had to dial things back because I was inadvertently driving significantly faster than the posted limit.

Another thing that’s significant is the Q5’s price — significantly less than you might expect, that is. This vehicle kicks off at an exceedingly reasonable $44,395, a figure that includes requisite destination charges, which come to $1,095. The Premium Plus model shown here with optional navigation, the upgraded sound system, 20-inch wheels and a couple other extras buzzes the cash register for $53,040, an entirely fair price.

Aside from some iffy leather inside and the transmission’s regrettable low-speed performance, the 2021 Audi Q5 is a worthwhile luxury SUV, one you should consider if you’re shopping for a vehicle in this segment. After my time in this one, it’s easy to see why the Q5 is the four-ring brand’s bestselling model.

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Volvo XC40 review – surprisingly capable compact SUV

For  Surprisingly nimble handling, neat design, comfort Against  Lifeless steering, bland engines The XC40 is actually a decent steer, chassis delivers good blend of agility and comfort, while petrol engines are punchy if characterless Like it or not, the SUV and crossover are a big part of the motoring landscape these days, so it’s no surprise Volvo is cashing in with its compact XC40. Slotting in beneath the vast XC90 seven-seater and BMW X3-rivalling XC60, the XC40 has cars such as the BMW X2, Audi Q3 and Mercedes GLA firmly in its sights. Intended as a more engaging and sporty addition to the line-up, the Volvo promises to be the sort of car that can slip into the everyday grind while adding a bit of spice when the situation demands. It’s an ambitious claim for a machine that effectively follows the template of a high-riding and heavyweight off-roader, but in reality the XC40 comes very close to nailing its brief – few crossovers are as accomplished on the road. There’s a wide range of petrol and diesel engines to choose from, including Volvo’s recently launched three-cylinder units. Pick of the bunch for performance is the T5, which is the most powerful version of the turbocharged 2-litre four-cylinder that also serves in the T4. The diesels are frugal and refined enough, but in a car of this size the appeal of petrol is harder to ignore. > Click here for our review of the Audi RS Q3 Of more interest is the chassis, which does a fine job of treading the line between agility and everyday comfort. The light steering is nothing to write home about and there’s noticeable roll, but it responds quickly and is more poised than you’d expect, plus it rides deftly when all you want to do is cruise. Then factor in the car’s handsome lines and an interior that’s a cut above the Germans for style and pretty much matches them for execution. It’s fairly roomy and practical, as well, helping make the XC40 a decent option for those forced down the SUV route. Image 2 of 15 Image 2 of 15 Volvo XC40: in detail Performance and 0-60mph time > The flagship T5 is the choice for performance, delivering decent urge and a sub-seven-second sprint to 60mph. Engine and gearbox > Volvo’s range of modular engines is fairly straightforward, with a choice of 2-litre petrol and diesels, plus a 1.5-litre petrol-only triple. Two or four-wheel drive is available with either six-speed manual or eight-speed auto. Ride and handling > given its SUV remit, the XC40 steers with surprising alacrity and poise, yet this agility doesn’t come at the expense of comfort. MPG and running costs > All the diesels will crack a claimed 50mpg, but you’ll need to do the miles to offset near-40mpg of the thirstiest petrol. Residuals are rock solid. Interior and tech > Volvo is on a roll here, with the XC40 getting a bright and slickly designed cabin that’s packed with kit. Design > As bluff-fronted off-roaders go, the compact and neatly proportioned XC40 is one of the most visually appealing. Image 3 of 15 Image 3 of 15 Price, specs and rivals Entry point to the XC40 is £27,610, which buys you the entry-level two-wheel-drive T3 Momentum model with a manual gearbox. At the other end of the scale is the £37,620 (deep breath) T5 AWD Automatic Inscription Pro. However, be aware that indiscriminate plundering of the options list can see the price of these flagship models swell to an eye-watering £50,000 in a matter of a few ticks. Yikes! Still, given the list of standard kit there shouldn’t be too much need to add extras as even basic Momentum models get all the kit you’re likely to need, including climate control, satnav, a nine-inch portrait-style infotainment screen, LED headlamps and more driver aids than you can shake a EuroNCAP five-star-rated stick at. R-Design models add some sporty styling cues, a ‘sports’ chassis, part-leather trim and configurable ambient lighting for the cabin among other things, while the Inscription brings full-leather trim and a whole host of extra convenience features, such as powered seats. All trim levels can be enhanced with the addition of the £1550 Pro pack that bundles together desirable extras such as heated seats and windscreen, adaptive LED lights, powerfold mirrors and powered seats. > Click here for more into on the all-new Q3 In terms of price, purpose and perceived prestige appeal the challengingly styled BMW X2 is arguably the Volvo’s closest rival. Prices start a little higher at £31,490, but there’s a similar choice of petrol and diesel engines, plus two or four-wheel-drive options. Strangely, a manual gearbox is only available with the entry-level 18d diesel variant, with all other versions getting a six-speed auto. The less said about the fact the two-wheel sDrive versions send their power to the front wheels the better. Another option is the Audi Q3, which is getting on a bit now and not far from replacement with the recently revealed all-new model, although that does mean there are likely deals to be done. Prices start at £27,915 and rise to £38.215. It’s been around for six years now, but the Q3 still feels relatively composed on the road, a firm ride the trade-off for reasonably precise handling. It’s inside that the car suffers, because while the interior is well built from quality materials it feels a generation or two behind recent Audi products in terms of technology and packaging. The engine line-up is limited to a pair of TFSI petrols (a 148bhp 1.4-litre and 177bhp 2-litre), plus a 2-litre TDI with either 148bhp or 181bhp. Sadly, the turbocharged 2.5-litre five-cylinder RSQ3 was dropped from the range a while ago. Image 4 of 15 Image 4 of 15 Apart from the range-topping T5, the performance potential of the XC40 is best described as adequate. Slowest of the bunch is the 148bhp D3 AWD, which comes as standard with an auto gearbox and will need 10.4sec to go from standstill to 60mph. Sticking with front-wheel drive chops two-tenths off this time, while the six-speed manual will just dip under 10.0sec. Swiftest of the diesels is the D4, which is four-wheel drive and eight-speed auto only. The dash from 0-62mph takes a claimed 7.9sec, while the top speed is a heady 130mph. That said, all feel reasonably brisk on the road thanks to thumping mid-range torque (236lb ft for the D3 and 295lb ft for the D4) delivered at just 1750rpm. Of the petrols, the manual-only T3 is the tardiest performer, not surprising when you consider the 1.5-litre triple has just 156bhp to haul around the best part of 1500kg. That said, a 0-62mph in 9.4sec is lively enough, although some way short of the 8.5sec time set by the 187bhp T4, which is AWD and auto only. The same is true of the range-topping 244bhp T5 that manages to slice the 0-62mph dash to 6.5sec and tops out at 140mph. Image 6 of 15 Image 6 of 15 Volvo has ditched a complicated line-up of bespoke engines in favour of a BMW-style modular approach, spinning three and four-cylinder petrols and diesels off the same basic block. The entry-level three-cylinder is a pleasant enough unit, spinning sweetly and relishing hard work. It’s mated to a six-speed manual that’s precise enough, if a little notchy in operation. All the diesels are essentially the same 2-litre capacity with varying power and torque outputs. They’re reasonably refined, thanks in part to decent sound insulation, and pull strongly in the mid-ranges, making them a strong companion for the eight-speed auto, which shifts up early to make maximum use of the engine’s twist. So effective are these units at low to medium revs that there’s no real point in working them hard, not least because the four-cylinder becomes strained. Image 5 of 15 Image 5 of 15 In many respects, the torquey four-cylinder petrols behave much like the diesels, preferring to do their work in the mid-ranges rather than chasing the red line. The T4 is a respectable performer, while the T5 can set a pace that’s close to that of a warm hatch, even if its drones a bit and doesn’t really relish hard work. Perhaps the biggest disappointment is that with a T5 badge on the boot you expect the warbling, syncopated war cry made famous by that angular hotshoe the 850, but instead are treated to an anodyne, generic four-pot backbeat. Of the gearbox choices the smooth eight-speed auto is probably best suited to the XC40, shifting slickly in auto mode and responding promptly if a little jerkily when using the manual mode. While the engines just about pass muster, the rest of the XC40’s dynamic repertoire is rather more impressive. Volvo aimed to give its compact crossover a more engaging nature than most, albeit not at the expense of comfort and refinement. Overall, it’s job done, the XC40 keeping you entertained enough for what is essentially a family hack. The steering is quick and it’s connected to a front axle that bites harder than you expect, while the rear end is keen to get in on the action, delivering the lovely sensation of the car pivoting around your hips. It’s surprisingly agile for such a high-riding machine and you can cover ground at a surprising lick – some hot hatches will be humbled. Of course there’s some roll and big undulations result in a little float as the suspension struggles to contain the masses, but the optional ��795 adaptive dampers do a decent job of keeping the body in check most of the time, and we’d recommend making this option one you should tick without hesitation. The rest of the time the XC40 is a relaxed and relaxing way to get about, the supple ride and strong refinement taking the sting out of daily duties. Factor in those hugely supportive seats and there are few cars more comfortable for the long-haul trips. Image 7 of 15 Image 7 of 15 If you’re looking purely at the numbers then the diesel versions look to be the most cost-effective to run. Regardless of power output or transmission they all claim to return in excess of 50mpg on the combined cycle, while low CO2 emissions make them a relatively attractive choice as a company car. And yet the emissions aren’t that much lower than the petrols, which even in T5 guise return nearly 40mpg (the manual T3 on the smallest 18-inch alloys promises to crack 45mpg). As a result, there’s not much incentive to go diesel, unless of course you crack the 20-odd thousand mile annual threshold where the extra cost of buying a diesel and its pricier fuel are offset by its greater efficiency. You certainly won’t make any savings on road fund licence, with all cars costing the same to tax regardless of engine. On the plus side, the XC40’s early popularity with buyers mean’ that residuals are strong and should remain so for the next few years. Servicing costs are also reasonable, with Volvo offering various pre-paid options and long-life intervals. Image 10 of 15 Image 10 of 15 This is the area where Volvo has come on leaps and bounds in the last few years – and the XC40 is the latest example of its design confidence. Taking a typically Swedish minimalist approach, the cabin of the Volvo is refreshingly clean and modern in its design, with plenty of light wood and leather finishes helping to give a bright and airy feel. This is backed up by the actual space available, with decent legroom for those in the back and a useful 460-litre boot, which places it somewhere between mainstream family hatches such as the Golf and more spacious models like the Skoda Superb. The dashboard is logically laid out and is dominated by the 9-inch tablet-style infotainment screen housed in the centre console. Featuring intuitive swipe and pinch functionality it controls all of the car’s major systems, from hi-fi and satnav to the numerous electronic safety aids. Speaking of which… As you’d expect from Volvo, the XC40 is crammed full of the latest cutting-edge kit, such as adaptive cruise control, autonomous emergency braking, lane departure warning and lane keep assist. There’s also the run-off-road systems that sense you’re about to leave the road and prime the car by pulling the seatbelts tight and closing any windows and the sunroof. On top of this little lot is the Pilot assist (£1625 or £1500 depending on model), which can brake, accelerate and steer the car at speeds of up to 80mph – although you still have to keep your hands on the wheel at all times. Image 4 of 15 Image 4 of 15 Bluff-fronted SUVs are probably not your thing, but as far as these things go the Volvo is a fairly handsome effort. Short front and rear overhangs give it a purposeful stance, while a kick in the C-pillar adds some extra interest. Integrated silver roof rails and mock skid plates front and rear give off all the right ‘lifestyle’ messages, but in all honesty the furthest an XC40 will ever travel off-road is when the driver nudges it onto the pavement when parked up on the school run. Momentum models get 18-inch alloys as standard, while 19-, 20- and 21-inch rims can be added at extra cost. For the most aggressive look you need to opt for the R-Design model that gets a subtle bodykit and some interior enhancements, such as metal-finished pedals. Visual upgrades are limited to those larger wheels and a choice of contrasting roof colours – although the palette is limited to black or white, with the former looking a little gaudy. In fairness, the handsome and neatly detailed XC40 doesn’t really need these gimmicks, being better suited to darker colours that help disguise its bulk a little. Image 15 of 15 Image 15 of 15 4 Oct 2018

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