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2013 NASCAR Chevrolet SS Race Car

<center><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyGp1NgkgKx7ObQF8uAYGV3twh3JoyAJ97sHPyKktL27zK7PCK9m7V5qtQIDNu5RsW0afJWC_WuPCa_ynIh_fSwvwtN5MAkojpnhhQ0OyJ3KUxooWlqoUtjOROphRozXjkHpaeWbrpkTYJ/s1600/2013-nascar-chevrolet-ss-002.jpg" target="_blank"><img alt="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyGp1NgkgKx7ObQF8uAYGV3twh3JoyAJ97sHPyKktL27zK7PCK9m7V5qtQIDNu5RsW0afJWC_WuPCa_ynIh_fSwvwtN5MAkojpnhhQ0OyJ3KUxooWlqoUtjOROphRozXjkHpaeWbrpkTYJ/s1600/2013-nascar-chevrolet-ss-002.jpg" height="404" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyGp1NgkgKx7ObQF8uAYGV3twh3JoyAJ97sHPyKktL27zK7PCK9m7V5qtQIDNu5RsW0afJWC_WuPCa_ynIh_fSwvwtN5MAkojpnhhQ0OyJ3KUxooWlqoUtjOROphRozXjkHpaeWbrpkTYJ/s1600/2013-nascar-chevrolet-ss-002.jpg" width="600" /></a></center>Chevrolet unveiled their new race car for the 2013 NASCAR season: The Chevy SS. The new NASCAR race car closely resembles the all-new rear wheel drive V-8 Chevrolet SS performance sedan that will debut early next year. The production version of the SS will be a rear-wheel drive mid-size sports sedan derived from the yet to be launched Holden VF Commodore and equipped with a V8 engine. In fact, we wouldn't be surprised if the two models are the same in every aspect except the badges. The stock car SS reveals what we expect to be a very close copy of the production model’s front-end and taillights. A limited production version of the Chevy SS will arrive in showrooms late next year as a 2014 model. The SS marks the first time that Chevy has offered a rear-wheel drive sedan in the United States. <center><a alt="2013 NASCAR Chevrolet SS Race Car" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCPGUuoIobGxZUCmsIwogq3RuK0QW9s_glR1aleDom0vdbrqlUKsas9ZVlr_QGMvviDnRc2L_YunR2uthooOjJeAgjgCTRxtiNW1z-IMgDtK2_wKU_nyl0b6enPPKuvqHtL2GOa3WRdKg5/s1600/2013-Chevrolet-SS-NASCAR-30%255B2%255D.jpg" imageanchor="1"><img border="0" height="80" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCPGUuoIobGxZUCmsIwogq3RuK0QW9s_glR1aleDom0vdbrqlUKsas9ZVlr_QGMvviDnRc2L_YunR2uthooOjJeAgjgCTRxtiNW1z-IMgDtK2_wKU_nyl0b6enPPKuvqHtL2GOa3WRdKg5/s130/2013-Chevrolet-SS-NASCAR-30%255B2%255D.jpg" width="130" /></a> <a alt="2013 NASCAR Chevrolet SS Race Car" 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src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYcjjw0WnFIJvYiZxy6hVJYkjjN5pm-exeq285LDBox1AYAsC8rXzxAMrP2v468BRLmRNM91Pyjia7Cw_HZcHqe82Xq5txPFqT654uYfX5SIws0bMlYMzWIJ6ZVtSgzq5VnubVtS7LQVSg/s130/2013-nascar-chevrolet-ss-006.jpg" width="130" /></a> <a alt="2013 NASCAR Chevrolet SS Race Car" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBrJHx3BjErUbz9EjUuWh3yk-RLUk_SMKA_YdnhtG-lmDhOptp0pPL5IQQ0sEuEu9TqTEbP5mRC9ml6hL8k2ZqXyd-87_ZcEz_BMADY_7Wtv-27FHVJ7ueTXbnIczmfhgWjF1mTQGOWCJ8/s1600/2013-nascar-chevrolet-ss-007-medium.jpg" imageanchor="1"><img border="0" height="80" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBrJHx3BjErUbz9EjUuWh3yk-RLUk_SMKA_YdnhtG-lmDhOptp0pPL5IQQ0sEuEu9TqTEbP5mRC9ml6hL8k2ZqXyd-87_ZcEz_BMADY_7Wtv-27FHVJ7ueTXbnIczmfhgWjF1mTQGOWCJ8/s130/2013-nascar-chevrolet-ss-007-medium.jpg" width="130" /></a> <a alt="2013 NASCAR Chevrolet SS Race Car" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqytrtM1_AwQliH1ONkD41e18ZlgMlOFOQfKCriTqu9Ei-OLDwRMv9-LTv_i2PKfpg556AnqNksCRpT-H06MKxkn4CpG3RV9sI-GVz5ZWJxIwAxRnmdHvO5aQHEXXI4owgHX8D4LjRPgFM/s1600/2013-nascar-chevrolet-ss-008-medium.jpg" imageanchor="1"><img border="0" height="80" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqytrtM1_AwQliH1ONkD41e18ZlgMlOFOQfKCriTqu9Ei-OLDwRMv9-LTv_i2PKfpg556AnqNksCRpT-H06MKxkn4CpG3RV9sI-GVz5ZWJxIwAxRnmdHvO5aQHEXXI4owgHX8D4LjRPgFM/s130/2013-nascar-chevrolet-ss-008-medium.jpg" width="130" /></a> </center> Press Release 2013 NASCAR Chevrolet SS Unveiled Will Debut at the 2013 Daytona SpeedWeeks in February LAS VEGAS – Chevrolet today opened a new chapter in its storied racing history, unveiling its eagerly anticipated 2013 NASCAR Chevrolet SS race car. Powered by the legendary small block V-8 engine, the rear-wheel drive performance sedan will be Chevrolet’s newest entry in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series, beginning with the 2013 SpeedWeeks in Daytona, Fla. The new NASCAR race car closely resembles the all-new rear wheel drive V-8 Chevrolet SS performance sedan that will debut early next year. “As a passionate race fan, the debut of the SS NASCAR race car is a genuinely exciting moment for me,” said GM North America President Mark Reuss. “With the SS, Chevrolet is delivering a true rear-wheel-drive NASCAR race car that is very closely linked to the performance sedan that will be available for sale, ensuring that our most loyal enthusiasts will have the opportunity to experience the same thrill every day on the open road that our race car drivers enjoy on the track on race day. “The Chevrolet SS also demonstrates how we are able to leverage our global product portfolio to deliver a unique performance experience,” Reuss said. “The specialized development and testing work done for the race car will certainly benefit the entire Chevrolet product lineup.” The Chevrolet SS is the next in a long line of famed nameplates that Chevrolet has campaigned in NASCAR. It replaces Impala, which scored 151 wins from 1959-64 and 2007-12. “We are looking forward to another exciting year of NASCAR competition and expect that the new SS race car, with some of the most skilled drivers on the circuit behind the wheel, will distinguish itself on the track,” said Jim Campbell, U.S. vice president of Performance Vehicles and Motorsports. The Chevrolet SS will be a derivative of the award-winning global rear-wheel-drive architecture that spawns performance vehicles like Chevrolet Camaro and Holden’s upcoming VF Commodore. The limited production version of the Chevrolet SS will be a 2014 model and will arrive in dealer showrooms in late 2013. It is the first time in 17 years that Chevrolet will offer a rear-wheel-drive sedan for sale in the United States. Chevrolet has long used the SS (Super Sport) designation on high-performance models of some of its most enduring nameplates. The SS designation first appeared in 1957 on a Corvette prototype race car built under the guidance of Zora Arkus-Duntov with the plan to enter it in the Le Mans 24-hour race. The first production vehicle to be offered with an SS optional package was the 1961 Impala – 453 were built with the performance upgrades, which included a modified chassis and suspension, power brakes, a steering column mounted tachometer and unique wheels and tires. The SS designation returned to the Chevrolet lineup in 2010 with the debut of the fifth-generation Camaro. Chevrolet has 702 victories in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series, more than any other manufacturer. Fonty Flock earned the manufacturer’s first win on March 26, 1955, at Columbia, S.C. Five-time series champion Jimmie Johnson achieved Chevrolet’s 700th victory earlier this month at Texas Motor Speedway. Chevrolet was America’s best-selling performance car brand in 2011 with Camaro and Corvette accounting for one out of every three sports cars sold in the United States. The addition of the SS to the lineup is expected to further strengthen Chevrolet’s position as a leading performance brand.

2013 NASCAR Chevrolet SS Race Car

Chevrolet unveiled their new race car for the 2013 NASCAR season: The Chevy SS. The new NASCAR race car closely resembles the all-new rear w...

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<center><iframe allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen" frameborder="0" height="438" name="I1" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/VEbnBOPO7rE?wmode=opaque" title="YouTube video player" width="600"></iframe></center>Toyota has officially unveiled the 2013 RAV4 at the 2012 L.A. Auto Show. The new RAV4 adopts the more modern and to some extent, sharper aesthetics from Toyota's latest models, such as the U.S. Camry and especially the European / JDM Auris series, with the interior design also following suite. Power is provided exclusively by a 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine that develops 176 bhp (131 kW) and 172 lb-ft (233 Nm) of torque. It is connected to a new six-speed transmission that enables the model to return 24 mpg city / 31 mpg highway with front-wheel drive and 22 mpg city / 29 mpg highway with the optional all-wheel drive system. Copy of 2013 Toyota Rav4 Interior Seats Leaked Image 300x180 imageThe RAV4 has earned a reputation as a very good, functional compact utility vehicle that can shuttle the family about town. The 2013 RAV4 will allow those in inclement weather to purchase an all-wheel-drive version as well. At the rear, the new model's lights extend into the tailgate, while a low-cut bumper creates the same wide and deep loading access provided by the third-gen SUV. <center><a alt="2013 Toyota RAV4" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUDbcQsJbM3LJ-vNvL62PnXSUuLjKap0uOtYCM0hgW9PEgdMesfQFGnBeA72bvAuAoJ7PFn8ae6XcOXVX-hWxMDZzfF62GD2cyLKCyzk2SPrfK6bY_6kfovve9fw1F-wpbu3eb5uuN1Tfv/s1600/2013-Toyota-RAV4-2%255B12%255D.jpg" imageanchor="1"><img border="0" height="73" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUDbcQsJbM3LJ-vNvL62PnXSUuLjKap0uOtYCM0hgW9PEgdMesfQFGnBeA72bvAuAoJ7PFn8ae6XcOXVX-hWxMDZzfF62GD2cyLKCyzk2SPrfK6bY_6kfovve9fw1F-wpbu3eb5uuN1Tfv/s200/2013-Toyota-RAV4-2%255B12%255D.jpg" width="130" /></a> <a alt="2013 Toyota RAV4" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjC1QWtzq7-fJSo4_842xkiJTKXOT2mqFrVHVPrSCqPz7EpmvzCQvMewm_pOt3rtwC7E3Ppak1q3BTqOHRECAJkI8moavhNgYjcEgB4VRVcnjkOrLnA_226LxoKgSwThLhbnVomYbqOQko1/s1600/2013-Toyota-RAV4-3%255B3%255D%255B8%255D.jpg" imageanchor="1"><img border="0" height="73" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjC1QWtzq7-fJSo4_842xkiJTKXOT2mqFrVHVPrSCqPz7EpmvzCQvMewm_pOt3rtwC7E3Ppak1q3BTqOHRECAJkI8moavhNgYjcEgB4VRVcnjkOrLnA_226LxoKgSwThLhbnVomYbqOQko1/s200/2013-Toyota-RAV4-3%255B3%255D%255B8%255D.jpg" width="130" /></a> <a alt="2013 Toyota RAV4" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEioFwbGcCsXjp_Ib7QtYSLLrrNlgFNxGMSHll5lu6Vr_8DAkUVjyoZ9J7k0Golt-Aj6Ej9-rAo7MBXM158AXy2INowvgzMoVoztoUgZbBpzRKCWQ3bQdNYRhZw1l0hiq1IHVxvnQ2zTohg6/s1600/2013-Toyota-RAV4-4%255B12%255D.jpg" imageanchor="1"><img border="0" height="73" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEioFwbGcCsXjp_Ib7QtYSLLrrNlgFNxGMSHll5lu6Vr_8DAkUVjyoZ9J7k0Golt-Aj6Ej9-rAo7MBXM158AXy2INowvgzMoVoztoUgZbBpzRKCWQ3bQdNYRhZw1l0hiq1IHVxvnQ2zTohg6/s200/2013-Toyota-RAV4-4%255B12%255D.jpg" width="130" /></a> <a alt="2013 Toyota RAV4" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEie-DHHc90u2xSNvsfkKTLxJ-PP5X_JMDx-VDJLJlc9BIp0fKGr7mLd4Cub7S_pt4vwIiMN1rnyfS3LhCNxDv11YwJF4vvXZxhWzy6al0uHKlvIjgmVQJOI4daGNgwmzqpN_mdaPgpfrEQm/s1600/toyota+rav4+70%255B15%255D.jpg" imageanchor="1"><img border="0" height="73" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEie-DHHc90u2xSNvsfkKTLxJ-PP5X_JMDx-VDJLJlc9BIp0fKGr7mLd4Cub7S_pt4vwIiMN1rnyfS3LhCNxDv11YwJF4vvXZxhWzy6al0uHKlvIjgmVQJOI4daGNgwmzqpN_mdaPgpfrEQm/s200/toyota+rav4+70%255B15%255D.jpg" width="130" /></a> </center> Press Release All-New 2013 Toyota RAV4 Makes World Debut at Los Angeles International <ul><li>All-New Bold, Athletic Design</li><li>Six-speed automatic with Sequential Shift and Sport and Eco Modes</li><li>Class-leadingcargo capacity; class-leading eight standard airbags</li><li>Available All-wheel drive with DynamicTorque Control</li><li>Available Blind Spot Monitor and Rear Cross Traffic Alert</li></ul> LOS ANGELES (Nov. 28, 2012) –The all-new 2013 RAV4 crossover SUV made its world debut today at the 2012 Los Angeles International Auto Show. Toyota’s fourth-generation RAV4, the world’s original crossover sport utility vehicle, arrives early next year. With a fuel-efficient four-cylinder engine, new six-speed transmission, two-row seating for five, and a host of available in-cabin technologies, RAV4 offers a nuanced balance of performance and all-around capability, including class-leading cargo capacity, striking design, class-leading eight standard airbags, and a compelling array of standard features. RAV4 will be available in three well-equipped grades: LE, XLE and Limited. Performance, Handling, and Efficiency For 2013, RAV4 will provide a number of powertrain technologies that help deliver an engaging driving experience. It will feature Toyota’s 2.5-liter four-cylinder, which will produce 176 horsepower at 6,000 rpm and 172 ft. lbs. of torque at 4,100 rpm. The optional V6 of the previous-generation RAV4 will be discontinued. Replacing the previous four-speed automatic will be a six-speed transmission with Sequential Shift. First and second gear ratios will be optimized for around-town performance. To keep engine revs lower at highway speeds and enhance fuel mileage, fifth and sixth gears will be overdrives. RAV4 front-wheel-drive models have received EPA- estimated fuel efficiency ratings of 24 mpg city/31 highway, while all-wheel-drive models are EPA-estimated at 22 mpg city/29 mpg highway. A new Eco mode is designed to promote more efficient driving thus helping to enhance fuel efficiency. The new RAV4 will provide its active owners a more dynamic drive, with new technologies like a Sport Mode with Dynamic Torqu Control AWD, enhancements in suspension performance, and optimized electric power steering. The spring rates have been enhanced, and the shock absorbers have been optimally tuned to help the vehicles handling characteristics. RAV4 has a MacPherson strut front suspension, double-wishbone rear suspension and four-wheel disc brakes. The LE will ride on 17-inch steel wheels, XLE will feature 17-inch alloys, and Limited will be equipped with 18-inch alloys. In both front- and all-wheel drive RAV4’s Sport Mode sharpens shift timing, throttle response and steering response. When down shifting the RAV4 six-speed automatic transmission in “S” Mode, engine revs rise with a clearly audible “blip,” adding to the driving experience. In RAV4 with AWD, Dynamic Torque Control AWD has additional benefits. When turning into and through a corner, power is sent to the rear wheels to help enhance cornering performance, detecting steering angle and lack of yaw rate in Sport Mode (and detecting lack of yaw rate in Normal and Eco Mode).Dynamic Torque Control has three different drive modes: Auto, Lock and Sport. In Auto Mode, RAV4 delivers power primarily to the front wheels under most driving conditions, switching automatically to AWD only when needed. By only engaging the rear axle and delivering power to the rear wheels when needed, Auto Mode helps enhance fuel efficiency and reduce drivetrain wear. In Lock Mode at lower speeds, RAV4 essentially has a full-time AWD system with power delivered to all four wheels. At speeds below approximately 25 mph in Lock Mode, up to 50 percent of engine power is sent to the rear wheels, enhancing traction and helping RAV4 “dig” through sandy or muddy conditions. Lock Mode reverts to Auto Mode when vehicle speed passes approximately 25 mph. As on the front-drive RAV4’s, Sport Mode sharpens shift timing, throttle response, and steering response. In RAV4 with AWD, Sport Mode has additional benefits. It can provide smooth and nearly instantaneous torque transfers between the front and rear wheels to help enhance cornering performance. Under certain conditions, Sport Mode can automatically deliver up to 50 percent of engine power to the rear wheels. In Sport Mode, the AWD system also can apportion power based on input from the steering angle and yaw rate sensors of the Vehicle Stability Control system. When turning into and through a corner, power is sent to the rear wheels to maximize traction available at each of the four corners of the vehicle. Under braking in a straight line in Sport Mode, power delivery to the rear wheels can be momentarily suspended to best leverage the benefits of ABS and VSC. Exterior Design & Body Structure The new RAV4’s design achieves strong proportions while conveying the agile and fun character. Sophisticated and dynamic, the exterior features a progressive silhouette, with a sleek-sloping roofline and an aggressive character line. The new RAV4’s interior has a premium, sophisticated look with soft-touch accents and driver-centric controls. RAV4 pursues the design goals defined by Toyota President Akio Toyoda, with aggressively sculpted front and rear fenders and boldly proportioned taillights that define RAV4’s athletic presence. In a significant break with its heritage, RAV4 will switch from its side-hinged rear door to a convenient roof-hinged liftgate with a space-saver spare tire will be stored under the cargo floor. Standard on the Limited grade will be a one-touch power rear liftgate with driver-selectable memory height settings. As on other recently introduced Toyotas, RAV4 engineers paid special attention to aerodynamics, the most obvious detail being small vortex generators molded into the taillight cases and near the base of the A-pillars. Less obvious are the aerodynamic undertrays beneath the passenger cabin that help smooth and control airflow. Following body-engineering principles debuted in the 2012 Camry and 2013 Avalon, RAV4’s body structure will include high-strength steel to help achieve several significant goals, including a robust and stiff platform that enhances steering and handling precision, and a body structure that is both strong and light. RAV4 engineers used several grades of high-strength steel to form key structural components in the roof, rocker sills, floor, engine compartment and door frames. The weight savings were in part invested in sound deadening materials and an acoustic windshield, helping to create a quiet passenger cabin. Interior Design & Packaging The new RAV4’s dash panel is driver-centric and asymmetrical, with primary and secondary controls all within easy reach. On the passenger side, the sculpted dash panel creates a sense of airy spaciousness. RAV4’s dash panel and gauges all feature Clear Blue illumination, which provides crisp visibility in most ambient light conditions, and a unified, coherent appearance at night. RAV4 will come standard with a manual tilt/telescope steering column, with the LE and XLE featuring a urethane steering wheel. The Limited grade will have a leather-wrapped steering wheel. All RAV4 steering wheels will have controls for audio, Bluetoothâ hands-free phone and audio, and the Multi-Information Display (MID). All RAV4’s will have driver and front passenger seats with high seatbacks and a slim back, enhancing rear-passenger knee room. The RAV4 LE driver’s seat is six-way adjustable, including seat height. The RAV4 XLE driver and front passenger will ride in premium bucket seats with sport bolstering, providing ample support of the lower hips, lower torso and shoulders during cornering. The XLE will have premium fabric with French stitching on the seats and portions of the dash panels. The Limited will have the same premium driver and front-passenger bucket seats found in the XLE but will also come equipped with an eight-way power adjustable driver’s seat with memory, plus heaters in the front seat bottoms and seatbacks with two temperature settings and driver power lumbar. All RAV4 Limited seats are trimmed in high-quality, breathable SofTex with French stitching. SofTex also covers the center armrest, and portions of the door and dash panels. All RAV4’s will feature 60/40 split/fold second-row seats that recline several degrees to enhance passenger comfort. In contrast to 2013 RAV4’s compact exterior dimensions, the cargo area is deeper, larger and easier to access than in the previous generation, with just over 38.4 cu. ft. of cargo capacity behind the rear seats. With rear seats folded, RAV4 class-leading maximum cargo capacity of 73.3 cu. ft. Privacy glass, Daytime Running Lights (DRL), cruise control, power side mirrors, power door locks and power windows are standard on all RAV4s. RAV4 XLE and Limited feature dual-zone automatic climate control, integrated fog lights, power moonroof with sliding sunshade and heated outside mirrors with turn signal indicators. In-Cabin Technology, Audio Standard on all RAV4 models is a Display Audio with a 6.1-inch LCD touchscreen. Significant for this market, RAV4’s Display Audio includes a standard backup camera and Bluetooth connectivity. When shifted into reverse, the audio display will show the image of what the backup camera captures. The image will include an overlay of positioning lines representing the parking space and approximate distance to obstacles. XLE and Limited will offer an available GPS Navigation and Entune™ multimedia system with satellite radio and advanced voice recognition. The Limited grade will also offer an available JBL® GreenEdgeÔ Premium Audio with 576-Watts of maximum power, 11 speakers, and GPS Navigation and Entune. The Limited grade will offer an available Blind Spot Monitor system (BSM). It can be turned off with a dashboard switch. When the system detects a vehicle in the adjacent lane, it alerts the driver with a blinking light indicator in the side mirrors. If the turn signal is on when there is a vehicle in the blind spot of the driver’s intended lane, the indicator on the corresponding mirror will warn the driver with a solid light. The available Blind Spot Monitor incorporates Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA), which uses the Blind Spot Monitor radar sensors at the lower rear bodywork of the vehicle. When backing up, the RCTA senses vehicles approaching from either direction and provides an audible warning combined with a flashing indicator in the appropriate outside mirror. Safety All 2013 RAV4s will have a class-leading eight standard airbags. Like every Toyota, RAV4 will feature the Star Safety System, which includes Traction Control, Electronic Brake-force Distribution, Enhanced Vehicle Stability Control, Brake Assist, an Anti-lock Braking System and Smart Stop Technology.

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Honda Brio Amaze launched in Thailand

<center><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6JHlSeTjaLB_yOZYvKXtH-ZPCFLDDhkDe-I7i3772ZbC0kv3GNSVPyoVsQam5ZbU47wSRs4lxB8-tJf_CGojZpGLwgEvMQ7M5G_WKRGk31PPP8RcBRhEtAs14vEoIYztN53Ee0jXBrgON/s1600/amaze-bact-01.jpg" target="_blank"><img height="316" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6JHlSeTjaLB_yOZYvKXtH-ZPCFLDDhkDe-I7i3772ZbC0kv3GNSVPyoVsQam5ZbU47wSRs4lxB8-tJf_CGojZpGLwgEvMQ7M5G_WKRGk31PPP8RcBRhEtAs14vEoIYztN53Ee0jXBrgON/s640/amaze-bact-01.jpg" width="600" /></a></center> Honda Brio Amaze has been officially launched in Thailand at a starting price of 4,54,000 Baht or Rs 8.19 lakh approximately. Honda Brio Amaze comes with styling elements of it’s hatchback sibling but with a new front grille and rear end. The chrome plated front grille of Brio hatchback has been replaced with a new grille similar to Honda City. The lower half of the bumper resembles to Brio hatchback’s front bumper. The model spotted in the images does not have a fog lamp though. Dimensions of Honda Brio Amaze stand at 3,990 mm long, 1,680 mm wide, 1,485 mm tall and a wheelbase of 2,405. Weight of the Brio Amaze is at 925 kgs (S AT), boot space is 1,480 liters. Tire configuration for all fours is as 175/65 R14. Fuel tank capacity is 35 liters. It comes with a 1.2-liter, 4-cylinder, 16-valve i-VTEC engine producing 90 hp (67 kW) that provides a fuel consumption of 20 km/l (47 mpg US ; 56 mpg UK ; 5 liters / 100 km). ABS, EBD and airbags are among the standard features, along with a rear armrest with nine cup holders, USB/AUX/2 DIN audio system support and remote key. Although pictures of the interior are not available, the Amaze will undoubtedly feature the same uncluttered dashboard that is found in the regular Brio.  Buyers with extra cash in their pocket will be able to order the car with an infotainment system controlled by a small dash-mounted touch-screen. <center><a alt="Honda Brio Amaze" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6JHlSeTjaLB_yOZYvKXtH-ZPCFLDDhkDe-I7i3772ZbC0kv3GNSVPyoVsQam5ZbU47wSRs4lxB8-tJf_CGojZpGLwgEvMQ7M5G_WKRGk31PPP8RcBRhEtAs14vEoIYztN53Ee0jXBrgON/s1600/amaze-bact-01.jpg" imageanchor="1"><img border="0" height="76" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6JHlSeTjaLB_yOZYvKXtH-ZPCFLDDhkDe-I7i3772ZbC0kv3GNSVPyoVsQam5ZbU47wSRs4lxB8-tJf_CGojZpGLwgEvMQ7M5G_WKRGk31PPP8RcBRhEtAs14vEoIYztN53Ee0jXBrgON/s200/amaze-bact-01.jpg" width="130" /></a> <a alt="Honda Brio Amaze" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYS8hytpTO_JSt07F9w72OQfEsqrckgDBMCll1X-48hQumGBmnza_LLHcjNEro2MAXqpV1w-zB-zslW33SrOa011FAdhajib_cV75MZlkEgXWRIEhENCHS9CLbBTIsFuIiqaDgAkVzD4l4/s1600/amaze-bact-02.jpg" imageanchor="1"><img border="0" height="76" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYS8hytpTO_JSt07F9w72OQfEsqrckgDBMCll1X-48hQumGBmnza_LLHcjNEro2MAXqpV1w-zB-zslW33SrOa011FAdhajib_cV75MZlkEgXWRIEhENCHS9CLbBTIsFuIiqaDgAkVzD4l4/s200/amaze-bact-02.jpg" width="130" /></a> </center> Press Release Honda unveils the new Brio Amaze, a new equation of happiness Download [PDF]Printer Friendly 23 November 2012 Bangkok 23 November 2012: Honda Automobile (Thailand) Co. Ltd. announced the official launch of all-new 1.2 liter Brio Amaze eco-car sedan. Thailand is the first country in Asia to introduce this innovation. Honda has also selected Bie Sukrit Wisetkaew as the Brio Amaze Presenter, to deliver a new equation of happiness. According to Mr. Pitak Pruittisarikorn, Executive Vice President, Honda Automobile (Thailand) Co., Ltd., “Since successfully returning to full strength in just eight months, Honda has set a new record for the Thai automotive industry for launching new models. Today’s launch of the all-new Brio Amaze is the tenth model in the Honda 2012 lineup and Honda’s second eco car. Based upon the original Brio model, the Brio Amaze represents a major milestone resulting from a collaborative effort by Japanese and Thai engineers at the Asia Pacific Honda Research & Development Center located right here in Thailand to satisfy the customer needs in Thailand and Asia. Honda put tremendous effort into ensuring the Brio Amaze was launched in response to the Thai first-car market demand before the end of the government’s first-car buyer program. The new Brio Amaze is the perfect choice for Thai customers who are looking for a first car that is distinctive and available at a very affordable price,” said Mr. Pitak. The design of the new Brio Amaze is based on the Smart Micro Limousine concept. It is also influenced by Honda’s Man Maximum Machine Minimum approach that puts the highest importance on the driver and passengers. The exterior styling is sleek with distinctive character lines from front to rear, enhanced by a sporty chrome grille and bumpers in the same color as the body. The newly-designed tail lamps are complemented by chrome accents for a sleeker look. The spacious interior of the all-new Brio Amaze provides a large rear luggage storage compartment ready for any journey. Powered by a 1.2 liter, 4-cylinder, 16-valve, 90-horsepower SOHC i-VTEC engine, the new Brio Amaze offers fun driving and unrivalled fuel economy with fuel consumption of 20 kilometers per liter. It is a genuine eco sedan that is friendly to the environment in accordance with the Euro 4 standard. A rack & pinion and electric power steering (EPS) system gives the new Brio Amaze great maneuverability with a small turning radius of only 4.6 meters. Comprehensive safety features include a G-CON steel safety body structure; Anti-lock Braking System (ABS); Electronic Brake Distribution (EBD); and an intelligent i-SRS for the driver and a SRS airbag system for the passenger that confirms to UNECE standards to provide protection from side and front impact (in all variants). Other key features include a remote key; 2 DIN audio system; USB connector; AUX for peripherals; and rear armrests with nine cup holders. (Standard equipment differs for each variant.) The Brio Amaze is the ideal solution for a new equation of happiness delivered by Honda. It represents the harmony of contrasting values that are agility but with spaciousness and comfort; fun driving but with fuel-saving performance; and a distinctive eco car model that is equipped with a full range of safety features. To boost the outstanding image of the new Brio Amaze, Honda has selected Bie Sukrit Wisetkaew, a superstar among Thai audiences of every age and gender, as the presenter for the new model. He will deliver the new equation of happiness to all customers though an exclusive song called “The Equation of Love” that was specially produced for the Brio Amaze. A highly-acclaimed vocalist and actor, Bie is agile and modern as well as fun and easy-going, but with great determination to work efficiently and achieve the best outcome. His unique qualities truly reflect the personality of the new Brio Amaze. The new Brio Amaze is available in four variants, which are the S MT, priced at 454,000 Baht; the S AT, priced at 493,000 Baht; the V MT, priced at 482,000 Baht; and the V AT, priced at 521,000 Baht. It comes in five colors including new Marine Purple (Pearl), as well as Crystal Black (Pearl), Carnelian Red (Pearl), Alabaster Silver (Metallic) and Taffeta White. Customers under the first car program who reserve a new Brio Amaze by the end of the year are eligible to receive a tax rebate of 65,000 to 73,000 baht. To welcome the launch of all-new Brio Amaze, Honda kicked off the stunning Brio Amaze Equation of Happiness campaign for customers who place their orders from today until December 31, 2012. The campaign offers three tiers of surprises, including: 1st tier: Customers can chose one of the following: 1) The lowest interest of only 1.49% for customers who want low monthly payments; 2) The lowest down payment of 59,999 baht, plus free first-class car insurance, for customers to make it easy to own a Honda Brio Amaze; or 3) The most attractive monthly payment of only 3,813 baht with free first-class car insurance simply by joining the Honda Smile Pay program and paying just 128 baht per day; 2nd tier: Free 20” travel luggage worth 2,500 baht; and 3rd tier: A chance to win a Honda Click 125i motorcycle valued at 46,500 baht, with a total of 39 units to be given away in daily draws. To experience the new Honda Brio Amaze and get more information, visit any Honda showroom nationwide, visit www.honda.co.th/brioamaze, or contact the Honda Call Center at 02-341-7777, 02-341-7888, or 02-341-7999.

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