export revenues for corporations high profit margin. but not everyone benefits from the booming business. the selling out of a country dead donkey. starts september 18th on d w. drive it the d w motor magazine this week we look at an exclusive off road on the new mercedes 2 class. a cushy s.u.v. the citroën c 5 cross. and their snappy comeback falls new focus says to. contest it and i'll show you for explains that besides s.u.v.s al compact offerings

with powerful engines are still quite popular especially the honda civic type and the go to model the v.w. golf another is the ford focus s.t. he thinks it looks quite smart but he wants to know how it drives. so he climbs it behind the steering wheel. presses the stop button and listens to the engine sound. the hot hatch yes steve urgent the focus has been on since 2005 it was even discontinued for a while but resurrected in 22 well now ford has rolled out the 3rd generation focus s.t. perhaps hoping it will pick up on the recent success of his little brother the fiesta . emmanuel discovers the focus s.t. is in its element only. as winding country roads it hugs the curves nicely responds

well to the throttle and its manual 6 speed transmission shifts nice and tightly. the gears seem to have an even shorter throw than in the latest r.s. launch. that also has a lot to do with the adaptive damping and an electronic limited slip differential on the front axle and the selection of driving roads. emmanuelle experiences the focus steering as fairly direct so there's good feedback from the road it also has relatively good self aligning talk which means the steering wheel pulls back to the 12 o'clock position but that's a good thing as it allows the driver to turn the wheel back quicker better so we're . working hard on the hood is a 2.3 liter full cylinder engine based on the one powering the old focus r.s. the new focus puts out 206 kilowatts and pushes the car to the top speed of 250

kilometers per hour. in order to take the money will accelerate towards 0 to 100 kilometers per hour in under 6 seconds and the sound the engine produces is full and satisfying admittedly somewhat artificially synthesise but very distinctive even when heard by a bystander outside when the car flies past. the body styling can't sense the estes exterior apart from the regular focus. it includes color coded front and rear bumpers optional 19 inch alloy wheels for.

the sports car character. agree a spoiler makes for added downforce on the reaction. been signed recovery sport seats are available on request for ideal support. and electronic breaks over the adaptive mame cylinder builds brake pressure more steadily and helps to prevent the fading effect even after repeatedly hitting the brakes hard hat. to focus the embattled points out that it's like the more powerful r.s. the focus s.t. features and launch control but it questions its usefulness predicting that drivers would use it twice and decide they don't really need it even so he appreciates

having it. in addition to the gasoline engine tested here a $140.00 kilowatt diesel is available for the s.t. just like its previous sets of the latest s. t. can also be had as a station wagon which starts at 33000 euros in germany. my father emmanuel sums up the ford focus s.t. as a really well made hot hatch known as aggressive in purist because the honda civic type it also not as widespread as the gold chain t. i think it's a good mix and so much fun to drive you take it for another space. you know how and. these days almost every automaker has an axe. so you have your 2 and it's lined up

real off road is a still a rare breed one that's been around for a while dismissing. candidates go for. contest a lot feels like it's gone back in time. you know it all to when dinosaurs roamed the earth. he almost expects to see a tyrant saurus rex pass by. not exactly passed by. he feels like he's sitting inside a dinosaur. that being the mercedes g. class oh yeah he just got me to the newest edition many matches says it doesn't feel as new as it looks fruit is a god so no i mean. i was thinking. technologically speaking it's up to date yet all of its modern driver assists and entertainment systems can't hide it same each. sideman 2

says the g. model dates back to 979 a time when german vehicles didn't offer much in the way of space they were all narrow shorter and lower than today's models you know the interior was quite roomy for the time. today he notices that it feels pretty cramped mind even though the new model is around 8 centimeters wider than the old 15 hope for the best lawyer for the. same to me. so space is limited but the vehicle is bound to have other selling points right. i'm gonna spend on the matter says the mercedes she has won a special talent just watch this. by going just 50 kilometers an hour can make the tires squeal just. where porsche $911.00 would when taking the same

curve at 100 kilometers per hour i heard that. the is a fog. now that's really something of course the g. $500.00 can go faster than 50 kilometers an hour it's $310.00 kilowatt fully to v. a twin turbo charger can accelerate the wall unit on wheels to 210 kilometers per hour and the g. class can go from 0 to 100 kilometers an hour in a respectable 5.9 seconds officially fuel consumption is listed as 12 liters per 100 kilometers but that's difficult all downright impossible to achieve in practice . when there's. sitting so high up matches has a great overview of the situation and yet he can barely remember the last time he was in a car with such a huge turning circle. on the bright side he says with this car you can just drive over the curb if you can't turn into

a. click. so the g. class isn't a great vehicle for parking carriages. but maybe it's just right for castle dwellers. they are simply our car test the system is say these classes only to be recognizable and the newest version that won't change that. it's boxy shape and angular exterior contours simply make it like no other. though if you take a closer look you can see there are some differences from the previous model 1st then that's a stock. even if many of the stylistic elements remain the same like the wind shield. the flat. in the distinctive so i'd mold trim

others have changed there are new bumpers headlights and turn signals the door edges around the shoe you can hear the difference when closing them. the tail lights are flatter and use technology. and masseuses if we go even further back to the 90 ask you how you choose and to 979 when i just want to was introduced years ago looked completely different again . that's out. practical features instead of smart chrome trim that was an advantage when traveling cross-country as with the 16 inch steel wheels considered quite large back then what hasn't changed over the years the turn signals are still found on the front wings. the spare tire is still mounted on the

back. there. is both of these cars along to. the end so there's this wonderful castle where we've been fighting today. after the 2 men say hello and sets things straight he says under the cars belong to him that he does host weddings are canceling likes to greet guests and today's happy masses is here with a nice alter. much as comments that a castle in the g. class and exactly things you need in daily life. is this christian says he stayed true to the gene class because he likes that. he uses the old. model to take guests hunting and this want to drive wedding guests. many. matches imagines getting into the g. class in a flowing down would be a tight squeeze christian admits there's not as much room as you think so he hopes the new version will offer much more space.

christian finds it a little cramped. also those matters even though he's not short of them kristie i don't know if you can name. things the designers should have sacrificed a bit of cargo space to give passengers more leg room. but he says at least they have the right seat belts. then found that is what he really doesn't like these events and he thinks they're round shape contradicts this she recalls entire concept. christian suggest they sit up front and test things out matches even lets him drive. in the puts it quickly becomes clear that the g. class is much more than a trendy s.u.v. for boring groceries though the christian gives it a real workout in rugged terrain the vehicle takes everything in its stride. matters ask question what he thinks. the biggest thrill and also the technological

masterpiece that. if it lights a business such a big difference to what he has now. there's no comparison christian says it drives like a dream no bumps nothing cardboard and in absorbs the pipes. plus what good is that if the vehicle is seldom or never used off road due to its high price or for fear of scratches and scrapes. with allan fels castle disappearing in the mirror behind him mattis delivers his verdict i think is coming because he says you can understand christians enthusiasm in the same class really is a great vehicle for driving. the christian really wasn't driving slowly yet matus didn't feel it go over any potholes or sticks and stones on the ground. he also didn't notice that the front rigid axle has been replaced by

independent suspension. terms of off road capabilities the g. class still has 3 differential locks. so it's a great off road or so forth but matthew says mrs g. class is also a great gas guzzler so don't expect too much official fuel consumption and even though it's got more larger here it is still a tight fit. plus the vehicle is incredibly hard to maneuver. says lots of vehicles can do what the class can and do it better. the only thing they don't have is the culture. so magister advisors buyers to look beyond the hype purchasing new vehicles. i will talk. of. the highs and today can test the innocent trying out a new model in the s.u.v.

segment the citroën c 5 aircraft available in germany since early 29. but its main selling points would seem to be design and comfort it's marketed in one or 2 countries and it is wants to find out how it hopes to win my car buyers hard. up to either sci fi their cross possesses all the features of an s.u.v. such as the wide skirts and the rounded flowing contours as major design elements. and the band of us points out a unique design feature at the front of the split grill the upper part includes the daytime running lights and turn signals while down below over the head last. got an indentation to accommodate citron double chevron logo. bumper inserts

and air bumps in different colors can also be had from that as well looking at the sci fi. from the side it is almost the roof is floating above the body and window other carmakers have been playing with this effect as well it's achieved by making the a.m.b. pale as glossy black which also seems to stretch the body out on the c. 5 across the black roof an area settle from the body by a c. shaped chrome trim. pick up those and the 4 apps that. highlight at the rear is the smart design of the tail lights with the 3 d. a fax. them and then the 1st thing in the series when she climbs into the c. 5 a cross is the super up post of seats. that's a decisive factor in making this as you're reading so comfortable that they're not . it is especially like the combination of materials

which gives the interior both some high quality and a stylishly modern look the only part she doesn't like that much all the while this charging pounds for a smart phone last to her they look as if the designers had lost their aspiration for why it should have legs and ice covering. the buttons for the driving modes of nearby and if you compare them with how charging behind seem a little slap dash or. much of the top rating to the illuminated storage compartment in the center console it accommodates even big water bottles. the modern design of that requires a digital cockpit able to display a diversity of information. for an especially comfortable ride citron equipped all european versions of the c.

5 across with advanced comfort suspension additional hydraulic stops allow for. better absorption of jolts unlike the purely mechanical stops they also prevent excessive rebound. we tried out the more powerful of the 2 available gasoline engines with an alfa 133 kilowatts coupled with an 8 speed automatic transmission it allows the car to go from 0 to 100 kilometers an hour in a 42 seconds with the highest trim to shine the air cross sells for just under 37000 euros in germany the base version starts at around 23000 euros. finds the steering nice and tight giving a good shot of the car added to the normal driving mode is the eco mode for more fuel efficient driving. in the sport mode the can down shift on

a lighter throttle and holds the lower gears much longer. but on the whole i wouldn't say the sport mode goes over well with a suspension set primarily for comfort personally she prefers the normal and then apps that it has that's where everything comes together in harmony and 8 gears shift smoothly and the car 133 q. wants optional use the fact. because this. is. in his returns to the design pointing out a funny presentation of the speedometer. it looks a bit like a timeline. in the fight. one cynicism used by this ensues it is one more expression of citron ambition to reinterpret redesign everything that. it may just be

a gimmick but it certainly grabs our attention. this doesn't see this as you have a gate in the forests and meadows the name cross tends to suggest it was made to float above the asphalt like a cloud and in fact it does the comfortable seats and suspension add up to a highly pleasant ride on journeys and sure. and indeed the sci fi there cross does not come with all wheel drive but starting in late 2019 will be available in a plugin hybrid. a beautiful blast from the past and an extremely rare one at that. is driving a piece of automotive history the potion name is displayed proudly at the back but this car was built into switzerland not in porches hometown of stuttgart.

the. coast of explains that when the auto industry was in its infancy cars were made by hand the big manufacturers only provided the shaft the engine and the fittings customers had to water the body individually from a coachmaker. by the 950 s. this practice was rare but the beutler firm from switzerland continue to do excellent bodywork. one example is this wonderful to play a 957 volkswagen porsche 696 and that's the one. ounce the spoiler had already established contacts a porsche back in 19486 of the very 1st porsche 356 is had bodies made by the bottle brothers including the oldest series production porsche still in existence car numbers 003 but the coach makers had aspirations of their own.

and elegant if you play with some superior engineering that drives like a sports. impossible. no. point if they acquired the shattering of a v.w. bug and began to hammer out a suitable body and this was the fruits of their labor by the porsche beutler 696 realized catcher. the body of the porsche 696 was made entirely of a mini and this particular ford or coupe a was fitted with an engine that normally powered porsche sports cars. and 6 is used to reliable and cheaper mass production engine produced by fans like. most powered by the v.w. beetle engine explains christophe with a judson compressor providing extra performance that wasn't enough and this car's 1st hear that sound. that sports are

engineering in the back crystal says a 4 cylinder boxer engine generated $75.00 horsepower and pushed the coup play to a top speed of 165 kilometers an hour. just the thing for those looking to live life in the fast lane in the late fifty's. though it's a product of the 1950 s. the borderless study is coolly understated but then the swiss do like to remain neutral the only extravagant feature is the merc radiator grille because in fact this car's engine is in the rear. of the interiors monochrome color scheme looks smart with a radio from black and high quality leather upholstery the boiler porsche was once luxury us and suitable for everyday use. the trunk at the from can hold quite a lot more than just a golf bag. one tear and here at the back is the legendary porsche

boxster engine from the 356. it's twins zen is carburetors allowed to generate $75.00 horsepower this engine alone cost $3600.00 swiss francs more than the standard v.w. one. says it's worth every song. flitting between the classy old resort towns of the island of the boiler pusher is really in its element because in its day only the rich can afford to own one. crystal says in 157 this 20000 swiss francs as much as 4 standard volkswagen beetles but exclusivity has its price and the swiss could afford the better things in life . still switzerland is a small country said just for these coup pays whatever solves. the 5th one for himself and drove it until the 1990 s. . there was. just 5 of these upscale

cars were ever built using engineering borrowed from porsche and false wagon and a hand hammered body from a small swiss coach maker so can the boy play really qualify as a milestone in automotive history. he could put up. brothers were the 1st in europe to make a full seater sports could play with outstanding driving characteristics it will be many years until cars like the v.w. sirocco for compression and introduce the idea to the masses so for that reason christophe fills the i phone slug and porsche beutler is definitely an automotive. and the boys love to play is also one of the most beautiful cars ever made what a shame that the tradition of making car bodies by hand is slowly but surely dying out.

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