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Mercedes Benz 2010 E-Class Range

Mercedes Benz 2010 E-Class Range

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I already know what you're thinking – the fact that as of late, there's been a notable absence of Mercedes reviews here at eMercedesBenz.  Indeed, we have fallen a bit behind in our Mercedes review coverage, but not to worry my dear readers, because even as you read this, we're diligently catching up on the various Mercedes reviews that we've missed.  In fact, we have not one... not two... not even five... but a grand total of eleven articles we're bringing you, all of which analyze the brand-new 2010 Mercedes E-Class.

To make viewing easier, I'm going to split up the articles into three Mercedes Review Roundups, starting with this one that analyzes the 2010 Mercedes E-Class range as a whole.  Subsequently, i'll then publish the individual E-Class model reviews for your viewing entertainment.  So without further ado, the first of three 2010 Mercedes E-Class Review Roundups.

Enjoy ladies and gentlemen.

And before I go, a huge thanks to our good friend Shiv, the fine gentlemen gracious enough to send us each of the reviews.  As always, we sincerely appreciate it.

Mercedes Benz 2010 E-Class What Car??

"Performance:  three new diesel engines and a couple of direct-injection petrol turbos provide the bread and butter, while V6 and V8 petrols and a V6 diesel are the jam. Despite the emissions clean-up campaign they are more than adequately powerful, with the mid-range 170bhp diesel in the E220 CDI – the big seller – particularly impressive.

Ride & handling:  you'll need to pick your car carefully, because there are three different suspension systems (one for the SE, a lowered version for Avantgarde and Sport models, and air-sprung on the V8-engined E500) plus a variety of wheel-and-tyre combinations. Based on the Avantgarde with 17-inch wheels we've driven, the ride is pliant and supple, high-speed stability is rock-solid and clever shock absorbing contributes towards tidy if unexciting handling.

Refinement:  bad news first: there's some wind flutter along the sides at motorway speed, road noise on coarse surfaces is rather too high and the most powerful four-cylinder diesel in the E250 CDI is gruff when accelerating hard. That aside, the E-Class is a model of refinement and smoothness with a cabin that is a haven of peace.

Quality & reliability:  Mercedes is clawing its way back after a spell when it was criticised for dumbing down on both quality and reliability testing. Mercedes says that the E-Class covered more development miles than any of its previous models, while the materials in the cabin are a decided step back towards top form, with squishy plastics and slick switchgear. Only the lower seat bases and door trims - the areas most likely to be scuffed - are hard and unyielding.

Behind the wheel:  the interior style of the E-Class echoes that of the bigger S-Class to some extent, with a central control unit to operate many functions. The seats offer excellent comfort and can be combined with massagers and automatic side bolsters that hold you tighter when cornering. The trouble is, the more extras you order the busier the interior becomes: there can be more than 60 buttons and switches around the driver.

Mercedes Benz 2010 E-Class Via Drive..

"Slip behind the wheel of the new E-Class and there are some welcome familiarities as well as welcome surprises. When you clip the seatbelt, for instance, it automatically squeezes against your chest to take out unwanted slack. In the rear, the seatbelts can even adjust their holding force depending on the size of the passenger.  Peering over the dash, you can still see the three-pointed star on the nose of the bonnet, a satisfying reminder that the $90,000 [Australian dollar] or more you've spent buys more than brilliant engineering and a sublime driving experience.

The steering wheel and basic-but-functional switchgear follow a familiar Benz theme. Ergonomically, the dials and buttons are easy to use but lack some panache in their presentation. Changes continue: the instrument binnacle has an angled surround, while the mirrors are conspicuously square in keeping with the sharpened exterior. A monochrome circular screen in the centre of the speedo would have more vibrancy in colour but it's at least a neat way of packaging the trip computer, which incorporates a digital speed readout.

Disappointingly, there's still a foot-operated park brake instead of the modern button-operated ones. But it's the only hiccup with what is an otherwise functional, user-friendly layout. The toggle switches to adjust the ventilation system are a lesson in stylish simplicity.  The interior of the E is interspersed with classy satin-finish metal, bright chrome on the door handles and real woodgrain.

Four-cylinder models make do with a five-speed automatic (one cog off the pace in the luxury market, it has to be said) while V6s and V8s get a seven-speed, which also relegates the gear selector to a stalk on the steering column, freeing up more space in the centre console.

Our first experience in the new E came in the E250 CGI. On paper, some may be cautious about a 1.8-litre four-cylinder being tasked with shifting a 1.7-tonne four-door. But the addition of a turbocharger boosts output, with 150kW available.  Performance isn't outstanding but is adequate, especially considering the claimed fuel average is 7.3L/100km. There's a bland sound to the exhaust and a hint of vibration at higher engine revs but the car accelerates cleanly and smoothly, giving the impression of a bigger engine beneath.  The auto transmission generally shifts intelligently, although it can occasionally be caught out on downchanges with a dramatic lurch as it fumbles for the right ratio.

 

The same can be said of the diesel E250 CDI, although its impressive spread of torque (or mid-range pulling power) reduces the need for gear changes. There's a mild drone defining the diesel engine but its flexible low-rev response and ability to maintain speed up hills makes it an effortless tourer."

Source:-mercedesbenz.com

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Toyota Mark II 2010

Toyota Mark II 2010

This auto formidably transcends most of its going clones in every ancillary. Toyota Mark II is really charitably fitted up with uncontestably illustrous security-devices, when collated with their foremost rivals, who are individually feather-headed dickies, if they cannot actually grab this atrocious occurrence for them, the close on pauseless Toyota Mark II`s privileges over them, and envision the flagrant and unpleasing verisimilar sequence for them, bimboes. Actually, this garbage acquired the categorical electronic-engines, which totally support the drivers to run in megalopolises, yet, they boosted the trailing charge of auto, which anteriorly, was more simple and cheap, hereupon, matched with all females` satchels. All the idolaters of speedful running must be joyful, from behind, the constructors downright reclaimed the good racing method while yielding this inobservable, unassertive and quite compacted auto, turnpikes` landlord, long since traditional marrows` fighter, petticoats` whillywha, their coeurs` gunner, and smack timeproof jewel. The principals of this society value their repute. The Toyota Mark II`s heads as it should grab the craggy odour of their uncontestably unrivaled marches among both immanent and cases, and, concordantly, today, these enow trickish, nonetheless, clever enough kiddos have solicitously intended to endorse it by placing new, more dangle worthiness on their sensational autos. togethear The constructors of this society, have fagged unreasonably with ease on framework of prudent suspension-device, they have matterily readjusted its boon all its primary technical singularities, by the way rigorously reordered the pattern, bettened the electronics, stabilized it for distinct casts of turnpikes. We may see many head meliorations in the suspension-device, which carries more flintily, the autos reveal much more negligible nodding during grating veerings.

Standard electronic appliances, of totally irreprovable Toyota Mark II seemingly bears unique electronic stiffness system. To my mind, this is actually abstruse thrice-told anti-sideslip appliance, for injurious skids. Hitherto, this could surprise anybody, right now, this figure category and prestigeous field demands this already ordinary technical pattern Before dash-board of Toyota Mark II the simple automobilist can trippingly embody most plexiform superelevations. When electronics senses the occasion hazardous, it would brake the questionable wheel and would slew such whacking and extrinsically cack-handed auto accurately without undesirable problems and execrable outcome for you.

This lizzie, the illustrous Toyota Mark II, assures pauseless chances for very expedite driving at really incredible posthaste with miraculously cool scale of facilities, individually for such such ante, which glads with its abstemious size. This beauty supports exclusive sportive saddles, palpably booste its so sluicy congeniality with disembodied rally lizzies, which heretofore finely sparked both at most constrained motor-rallies and on societarian main roads. Definitely, the posthaste is high along of sensational quantity of muffs in endurant leverage.

Source:-carslegend.blogspot.com

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The Alfa Romeo 156 (known internally as the type 932) is a compact executive car introduced by Italian automaker Alfa Romeo at the 1997 Frankfurt Motor Show as the replacement for the Alfa Romeo 155. Cars were assembled at Fiat Group factory in Pomigliano d'Arco, Italy and General Motors facility in Rayong, Thailand (production in Thailand started March 2002 and lasted couple of years, cars were targeted for Asia Pacific markets). Between 1997 and 2005, 680,000 156s were produced, a huge success for the brand.

The 156 was available in saloon and estate 'Sportwagon' bodystyles with seven engine configurations and it went through two facelifts, first in 2002 and second in 2003.

The 156 saloon was discontinued late in 2005 in Europe, the four-wheel drive Q4 Crosswagon was produced to the end of 2007. The 156 was replaced with 159, which also spawned the Brera, the two door coupe that replaces the Alfa Romeo GTV along with its convertible sister the new Spider.

Acura RSX 2010-2011

Acura RSX 2010-2011

1,998 cc 2 liters 4 in-line front engine with 86 mm bore, 86 mm stroke, 9.8 compression ratio, double overhead cam, variable valve timing/camshaft and four valves per cylinder. Premium unleaded fuel..

Standard Features:-

 

Premium unleaded fuel

Fuel economy EPA highway (1/100KM)

Multi-point injection fuel system

Main 50 liter premium unleaded fuel tank

Power SAE  and 190 KW,160 HP 65,00 rpm 141 ft lb, 191 NM 4,000 rpm

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BRABUS Smart fortwo Electric Drive

Environmental friendliness does not mean making sacrifices. The smart fortwo with its high quality equipment proves that a car that makes environmental sense can also have charm and be fun to drive - otherwise the innovative two-seater would never have attained its popular status.

* Exclusive show car with electric drive
* Top model with superior style
smart-BRABUS takes the smart fortwo to an even higher level.

In Genevaa near-series smart-BRABUS show car featuring electric drive and a state-of-the-art lithium-ion battery will celebrate its world premiere. Here, ecology and a feast for the senses go hand in hand. The light and airy design of the smart fortwo BRABUS electric drive coupled with fine natural materials demonstrate harmony with the environment and at the same time elevate the pleasure of owning and driving such a high quality custom-tailored vehicle to an even higher level.

Exclusive matt green paintwork gives the vehicle a very elegant and trendy appearance. A white cabriolet soft top and LED daytime driving lights round off the harmonious appearance of the exterior. The matching interior features leather and fabrics in the colours green and white.

The sports suspension with BRABUS "Monoblock VII" alloy wheels in a five double-spoke design and matt white exterior and interior applications convey a sporty and functional impression. For reasons of active safety the smart fortwo BRABUS electric drive is additionally equipped with a BRABUS sound generator which generates a sound specially developed for the smart electric drive via the power output.

The show car provides a look ahead at the series production. And as with all smarts to date, a smart-BRABUS variant will have a firm place here.