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all planes keamy and. we want you. nice news and keep. our story. must. start january 27th on d w. drive it the d w motor magazine this week we look at an exclusive off road on the new mercedes jean-claude. viva citroën c 5 and across. and there are snappy comeback falls new focus has changed.
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made in the. contest turtle animal show 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 g.t. i and others 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 start button listens to the engine sounds. the hot hashir 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 estie. he also emmanuelle
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discovers the focus s.t. is in its element on these winding country roads it hugs the curves nicely responds well to the throttle and its manual 6 speed transmission shifts nice and tightly. without 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 dynamic tronic limited slip differential on the front axle and the selection of driving rods. emmanuelle experience is the focus s.t. steering as fairly direct so there is good feedback from the road but that 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 so we're.
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working hard on the hood is a 2.3 liter 4 cylinder engine based on the one powering the old focus r.s. the new focus and steam engine puts out 206 kilowatts and pushes the car to the top speed of 250 kilometers per hour. it also takes the money well exonerate sort of 0 to 100 kilometers per hour in under 6 seconds and the sound the engine produces is full and satisfying admittedly somewhat artificially synthesised but very distinctive even when heard by a bystander outside when the car flies past. the body styling can't sense the entity's exterior apart from the regular focus.
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it includes comma coded front and rear bumpers optional 19 inch and wheels bring out the sports car character. agree a spoiler makes for added downforce on the reaction. inside recovery sport seats are available on request for ideal support. an electronic brake servo with an adaptive main 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 the like the more powerful r.s. the focus s.t. features launch control but it questions its usefulness predicting that drivers
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would use it twice and decide they don't really need it but 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 it's pretty decisive l.a. just as he can also be had as a station wagon which starts at 33000 euro's in germany. my father emmanuel sums up the a ford focus s.t. as a really well made hot hatch known as aggressive in purist because the honda civic type but also not as white bread as the gulf g.t. i think and it's a good mix and so much fun to drive and if you take it for another spin that's. not all in the.
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these days almost every automaker has an s.u.v. or 2 in its lineup but real off road is a still a rare breed one that's been around for a while dismissing. contest a lot feels like he's gone back in time. you know it all to when dinosaurs roamed the earth. he almost expects to see a tire on a saurus rex pass by. well 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 addition but matches says it doesn't feel as new as it looks for. god so no on the comp that i was thinking. technologically speaking it's up to date yet all of its
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modern driver assists and entertainment systems can't hide its age. matthew 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. all today he notices that it feels pretty cramped mine even though the new model is around 8 centimeters wider than the old 15 opt for the best lawyer for their own affair after. that stuff. 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 one special talent just watching this. going just 50 kilometers an hour can make the
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tires squeal just the way a porsche $911.00 would when taking the same curve at a 100 kilometers per hour i mean when that all these 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 for liter v. a twin turbo charger can accelerate this 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 or downright impossible to achieve in practice . when it'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. but on the bright side he says with this
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car you can just drive over the curb if you can't turn in time. so the g. class isn't a great vehicle for parking carriages. but maybe it's just right for castle do well as. they are simply our car test the system is sadie's g class is only to be recognizable and the newest version change that. it's boxy shape and angular exterior contours simply make it like no other also. if you take a closer look you can see there are some differences from the previous model. that's the stock. even if many of the stylistic elements remain the same like the wind shield. the
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flat. from the distinctive side molding 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. flatter and using technology. and masseuses if we go even further back to the 90. 979. this one was introduced 4 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
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the front wings. of the spare tire is still mounted on the back. there monday. minuses both of these cars belong to. this wonderful castle where we've been invited today. after the 2 men say hello christian looks and sets things straight he says under the car to him that he does host weddings or counseling likes to greet guests and today is happy matters is here with and i saw so. much as comments that the castle in the g. class and exactly things you need in daily life. is this person christian says you stay true to the g. class because he likes the old. he uses the old regime model to take guests hunting and this one to drive. 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
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the new version will offer much more space. for the christian finds a little cramped. those matters even though he's not short of them kristie i don't know if you can know. things the designers should have sacrificed a bit of cargo space to give passengers more leg room. glasses agrees but he says at least they have the right seat belts. then found that is what he really doesn't like these air vents. things they're round shape contradicts the. calls entire concept of keeping out all those. christians suggest they sit up front and tensions out matters 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 hauling groceries though christian gives it a real workout in rugged terrain the vehicle takes everything in its stride.
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the. masses ask question what he thinks. the biggest thrills and also the technological masterpiece that. if it lights up this is such a big difference to what he has now. there's no comparison christian says it drives like a dream no bumps nothing that wouldn't. look out of spec. but what good is that if the vehicle is seldom or never used to offload due to its high price or the fear of scratches and scrapes. with allan fels castle disappearing in the mirror behind him mattis delivers his verdict i was coming down from he says you can understand questions enthusiasm in a savings g class really is a great vehicle for driving on ice road. the question really wasn't driving
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slowly yet matus didn't feel like there were about any potholes or sticks and stones on the ground. but he also didn't notice that the front rigid axle has been replaced by independent suspension. in terms of off road capabilities the g. class still has 3 differential locks. so it's a great off road. but he says missing the classes also a great gas guzzler so don't expect too much official fuel consumption and even though it's got more margin here it is still a tight fit. plus the vehicle is incredibly hard to maneuver matthew says lots of vehicles can do what the class can and do it better. the only thing i don't have is the culture. so much as advisors buyers to look beyond the hype purchasing a new vehicle. and
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today car tester in his future is trying out a new model in the s.u.v. segment the citroën c 5 aircraft available in germany since early 2019. but its main selling points would seem to be design and comfort. it's marketed in 92 countries and it is wants to find out how it hopes to wind my car buyers hearts. 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 kind of cars that you notice points out a unique design feature at the front the split grow the upper part includes the daytime running lights and turn signals while down below over the head last got an
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indentation to accommodate citron double chevron logo. bumper inserts and bumps in different colors can also be had. happened looking at the sci fi. from the side it is almost since the roof is floating above the body and windows other carmakers have been playing with this effect as well it's a truth by making the a.m.b. pale as glossy black which also seems to stretch the body out the 5 across the black roof and rear acetyl from the body when i see shapes chrome trim this pick up does and your app that. highlights at the rear is the smart design of the l e v tail lights with that 3 d. effect. the 1st thing is sees when she climbs into the c. 5 across is the superbly up post and cigarettes. that's
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a decisive factor in making this as you read so comfortable that they're not. the mask. 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. i think the me she would have liked and i was covering. the buttons for the driving modes and nearby and if you compare them with how charging pads seem a little slapdash. but she gives a top rating to the illuminated storage compartment to the center console it accommodates even big water bottles. the modern design of that requires a digital copy table to display a diversity of information. for
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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 output of 133 kilowatts coupled with an 8 speed automatic transmission it allows the car to go from 0 to 100 kilometers an hour in and 42 seconds with the highest trim to shine the air cross sells for just under $37000.00 euros in germany the base version starts at around $23000.00 euros. you know as far as the steering are sometimes giving a good control of the car even the added to the normal driving mode is the eco mode
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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 all that well with the suspension set primarily for comfort of the person she prefers the normal mud flats have them apps that if that's where everything comes together in harmony and 8 gears shift smoothly and the car's 133 cuba wants to opt out. this can be the flat because the car this was. in is returns to the design pointing out a funny presentation of the speedometer. it looks a bit like a timeline. in the high class. one criticism used for this and says it is one more expression of search or examination to reinterpret redesign
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everything. it may just be a gimmick but it certainly grabs our attention. is doesn't see this s.u.v. navigating the forests and meadows the name and 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 short. and indeed the sci fi there cross does not come with all wheel drive but starting in late $2980.00 will be available in a plug in hybrid. a beautiful blast from the past and an extremely rare one at that. is driving
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a piece of automotive history the porsche name is displayed proudly at the back but this car was built in switzerland not in porsche's 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. right up by the 950 s. this practice was rare but the beutler firm from switzerland continued to do excellent bodywork. one example is this wonderful coupe i n 1957. 696. ounce the head already established contact supporter back in 19886 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
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aspirations of there are. an elegant if you play with 4 seats and superior engineering that drives like a sports. impossible. no. 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 the porsche pointless 696 a real like catcher. the body of the porsche 696 was made entirely of our mini and this particular for dog to play was fitted with an engine that normally powered porches sportscast. 6 and 6 is used to reliable and cheaper mass production engine produced by france market. most were powered by the v.w. beetle engine explains christophe with a judson compressor providing extra performance but that wasn't enough and this
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cost 1st hear that sound. engineering in the back crystal says a 4 cylinder boxer engine generated $75.00 horsepower and pushed the ku plate 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 1950s the boy coolly stated but then the swiss do like to remain neutral the only extravagant feature is the mark radiator grille because in fact this car's engine is in the rear. the interior is monochrome come askin looks smart with a radio from black and high quality leather upholstery the what the porsche was most luxurious and suitable for everyday use. the trunk at the front
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can hold quite a lot more than just a golf bag. and here at the back is the legendary porsche boxster engine from the 356. it's twins carburetors allowed to generate $75.00 horsepower this engine alone cost $3600.00 swiss francs more than the standard v.w. one policeman crystal says it's worth every song team that's in the top of the. 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 could play so for almost 20000 swiss francs as much as for standard volkswagen beetles but exclusivity has its price and the swiss could afford the better things in life. still switzerland is a small countries or just for these who pays what ever solved. the 1st one for
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himself and drove it until the 1990 s. . they are. just 5 of these upscale cars where the builds using engineering borrowed from porsche and false flag and and a hand hammered body from a small swiss coach mike so can the boy play really qualify as a milestone in automotive history. you could put up the board brothers for the 1st in europe to make a 4 seater sports could play with outstanding driving characteristics it would be many years until cars like the v.w. sirocco ford come free and open man to introduce the idea to the masses so for that reason christophe feels the funk fog and porsche beutler is definitely an automotive milestone and the boy who 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
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