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Audi Q3 begins rolling off the assembly line at the SEAT factory in Martorell, Spain

June 8, 2011 Leave a comment

The Audi Q3 compact SUV has begun volume production at the SEAT factory in Martorell, Spain. Approximately 100,000 Q3 units are slated to leave the three-shift assembly line each year. Audi and SEAT together have invested around Euro 330 million in infrastructure and ultra-modern production facilities.

The Q3 production is an example of how we are making use of synergies within the Group, stresses Frank Dreves, Board Member for Production at AUDI AG. The Martorell factory is an extremely productive facility with a highly skilled workforce, and one that meets the exacting quality standards of our brand. The Q3 definitely gets the Audi seal of approval.

A small, sporty SUV, the Audi Q3 will join the other members of the Q family, the Audi Q5 and the Audi Q7. The Q3 combines the design and dynamics of a compact car with the roominess and versatility of an SUV. The range of driver assistance systems brings a new dimension to the compact SUV category. The Audi Q3 will launch with three 4-cylinder engine – 1x TDI unit and 2x TFSI engines. Developing between 103 kW (140 hp) and 155 kW (211 hp).

With the Q3, Audi is entering into a new segment. Advance sales for Europe will begin in June. Market launch is scheduled to take place in the fourth quarter of this year. Around 100,000 units are expected to make their way to customers in the first full production year, 2012. In Germany, sales of the Q3 will begin at a base price of Euro 29,900. Plans are in place to build the sporty compact in China, specifically for the local market, in a second phase.

In the other hand, there is no official report when the Audi Q3 will be available for Malaysia market. Let us keep you posted once we got the news at first hand.

Photo Gallery: Audi Q3 production in Martorell – Spain

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Honda Civic Sedan and Si Coupe 2012 for America

January 13, 2011 Leave a comment

Honda Civic Sedan and Civic Si Coupe has make their debut in the North American International Show today, this two models will go on sale in spring which means is around April 2011. While the models is pretty much confirm to be America only model, there will be some inheritance that we would expect to see later from the Japanese version of Honda Civic model.

Honda has a good record in transforming concept cars to production car. We believe these pictures here will be mild differences as compare to those new Civics on the road in coming months. The exterior of the 2012 Honda Civic sedan is similar to the current generation of Civic. Some may think that this is a facelift model. The new front gives a meaner fascia.

As for the back of the new Civic, we see whole lot differences. However the tail light some what looks like ripped of from the first batch of Honda City previous generation.

civic interior Honda Civic Sedan and Si Coupe 2012 for America

Honda never fail to give us a futuristic interior, the 2 layer dashboard will be again incorporated but in a more futuristic and stylish manner, the buttons and controls are curve to be more driver oriented.

As for the Honda Civic Si Coupe, it is pretty influence by today’s Accord coupe. Positioned as a more sportier car than the sedan version, the Civic Si has 2 doors. The front lower middle part of bumper differs from the Civic Sedan version. The real deal happens behind of the new Honda Civic coupe, a curvier roof line and a centred exhaust with a diffuser styled rear bumper caught our attention. The rear of the Civic Si Coupe looks much sportier than the sedan Civic.

There will be Honda Civic hybrid version and to increase the range of the electric powered – lithium ion battery cell wil be incorporated as well as the Eco-Assist system will be available in most of the Civic models.

With this launch of the Honda Civic in America, this gives us some clue of how would the Japanese version would be. We predict some what the side body works will be pretty much similar. The upcoming JDM version of Honda Civic will likely incorporate some styling front of the Honda Insight and a different rear styling including the bumper and rear lights as compare to the US version of Honda Civic 2012.

Watch the Presentation of Honda Civic for the US.

Honda Civic 2012 , 9th Generation

January 11, 2011 1 Comment

Honda has finally unveil the 9th Generation of Honda Civic. One of the top selling mid-size sedan in our homeland. As a norm, Honda models will have a 5 years cycle before a new generation is launch. The last Civic was launched back in2006.

Honda America Vice President Claim that Honda Civic is the most trouble free compact vehicle over the years. Two variant in will be launch as per this concept which is the Honda Civic Sedan and Coupe version.