Cross-coupe based on VW Polo: more roomy than the competitor from Chevrolet, plus rich equipment

Volkswagen brand shared fresh details about the Nivus coupe SUV. The model will enter the market in the summer, it will be offered with one engine and only with front-wheel drive.

The Nivus crossover was developed by the Brazilian division of Volkswagen, so there is nothing surprising in the fact that it is the people of Brazil who will receive the new product first. After a series of teasers, the brand finally showed the model alive, albeit in branded camouflage. In addition, the main characteristics of the SUV are disclosed. By the way, despite the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic, which almost paralyzed the global economy, the Nivus launch schedule did not suffer much: a full-fledged presentation will take place in June (previously it was planned to be held in May), sales will begin at the same time, and in the second half of the year the novelty will reach other countries of South America.

The coupe-shaped crossover is built on the MQB A0 platform, on which the Polo hatchback, Virtus sedan and T-Cross SUV are also based. Nivus length is 4266 mm, height – 1493 mm, wheelbase – 2566 mm. Volkswagen is especially proud of the “coupe” trunk volume – 415 liters. Dimensions of the related Brazilian hatch Polo: length – 4057 mm, height – 1468 mm, the distance between the axles – the same 2566 mm, cargo compartment – 300 liters. The local T-Cross has the following indicators: 4199/1568 mm, 2651 mm and 373 liters. Also, the Brazilian media recorded in the Nivus rivals the recently launched new generation Chevrolet Tracker, although the “American” has a traditional body. So the Tracker has less trunk – 393 liters (the length of this model is 4270 mm, the wheelbase is 2570 mm). Volkswagen Touareg R, the sports version is also plug-in hybrid

As expected, Nivus will be offered with one engine – “turbo-engine” 1.0 TSI (Polo and T-Cross are also equipped with it), which traditionally for Brazil “feeds” with gasoline or ethanol. In the first case, the engine produces 116 hp, in the second – 128 hp.

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2002 FORD ESCAPE XLT

Buy Now Price:$ 700

Mileage: 198679.0 Actual
Exterior Color: BLACK
Drivetrain: 4x4 w/Front Whl Drv
Engine: 3.0L 6-Cylinder Petrol
Transmission: AUTOMATIC

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2004 DODGE DAKOTA QUA

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Mileage: 185379.0 Actual
Exterior Color: GRAY
Drivetrain: 4x4 w/Rear Wheel Drv
Engine: 4.7L 8-Cylinder Petrol
Transmission: AUTOMATIC

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Ford Bronco Sport stuck in quarantine shows brutal interior

Due to the pandemic of the coronavirus infection COVID-19, Ford can’t give birth to the new Bronco Sport crossover and its older brother, the Bronco frame SUV. However, unofficial snapshots of these cars continue to leak into the network.

Ford decided to revive the iconic Bronco model as a whole family of the same name SUV. The flagship Bronco SUV will be available in a short three-door and a long five-door version with removable doors and a roof. The younger Bronco Sport will be offered with a standard five-door universal body for crossovers, and a little later a pickup will be released, aimed mainly at the South American market.

The assembly of Bronco Sport at the Mexican plant in Hermosillo was planned to begin in July, and they wanted to hold an official presentation in April, but because of the COVID-19 pandemic, both events had to be moved to the fall. Nevertheless, there were practically no secrets for this model: the American Autoblog published pictures of the interior of the Bronco Sport.

It was previously known that the Bronco Sport is based on the C2 passenger platform from the current Focus and the Escape / Kuga crossover. From the latter, Bronco Sport borrowed gasoline turbo engines – 1.5 EcoBoost (182 hp, 240 Nm) and 2.0 EcoBoost (253 hp, 372 Nm), both come complete with an 8-speed hydro mechanical “automatic”. The basic version of the Bronco Sport will have front-wheel drive, but the advanced one will become a full-fledged competitor to the compact Jeep in the off-road version of Trailhawk, that is, it will get impressive ground clearance, towing eyes, a tough center axle clutch with forced locking, special off-road driving electronics.

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2001 FORD FOCUS ZX3

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Mileage: 159977.0 Actual
Exterior Color: WHITE
Drivetrain: Front-wheel Drive
Engine: 2.0L 4-Cylinder Petrol
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Hyundai model with a design “like Porsche 911” will be serial (but without the main chip in the cabin)

Korean brand is preparing to debut a new electric car. The model may enter the market as early as next year, it is possible that it will replace the liftback Ioniq.

In March 2020, Hyundai introduced the concept electric Prophecy. The model was supposed to be shown at the Geneva Motor Show, but due to the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic, the exhibition was canceled, so we had to limit ourselves to an online presentation. Choosing a name for their new product, the company apparently already knew that it would not stay in prototype status (the name of the show car is translated as “prophecy” from English). And now official confirmation has been received: Prophecy will transform into a production model, Lee Sang Jupe, senior vice president and head of Hyundai’s international design center, told the British edition of Auto Express.

According to the top manager, the product version of Prophecy will debut after another brand new product appears on the conveyor – an electric cross-hatch with a design based on last year’s Hyundai 45 concept. It is expected that the production version of the “forty-fifth” will be presented before the end of 2020 ( test prototypes have already come across photospies), that is, the commodity Prophecy we can see in 2021.

Both models are based on the new E-GMP (Electric Global Modular Platform), which Hyundai-Kia has developed specifically for its future electric trains. But the Koreans haven’t yet talked about technology – the characteristics of even concepts have not yet been disclosed, let alone serial cars.

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2002 GMC YUKON XL K

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Mileage: 223557.0 Actual
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2005 FORD ESCAPE XLT

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Mileage: 286180
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Interior Color: GRAY
Drivetrain: 4x4
Engine: 3.0L V6 FI DOHC F4
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New Audi A3 sedan: long and even longer

Audi brand today officially introduced the European version of the new generation A3 sedan, although this version is most in demand in China and the USA. Technically, it is identical to the hatchback that debuted in early March.

Last year was unsuccessful for the Audi A3, the demand for cars of this family fell in all key markets: in Europe, up to 124,422 units. (-13% compared with the results of 2018), in China up to 84,600 pcs. (-8%), in the USA up to 10 418 pcs. (-43%).

The Chinese version of the new A3 sedan appeared in unofficial pictures in early April, and it, as usual, has the letter L in the designation, indicating a more spacious interior than the European version.

In terms of dimensions, the European compact sedan nevertheless came close to the mid-size A4 of the first generation: length increased by 4 cm to 4.5 m, width – by 2 cm to 1.82 m, height – by 1 cm to 1.43 m. the base has not changed and is the same 2636 mm, the trunk volume also has not changed – 425 liters. In the passenger compartment, an additional 2 cm of free space appeared over the driver’s head thanks to a lower-mounted seat.

However, dimensional differences are not as noticeable as visual ones. The interior of the three-wheeler completely replaced the design concept: the previous laconicism was replaced by a heap of large angular geometric shapes and two “TVs” – one, 10.25 or 12.3-inch shows devices, the second, 10.1-inch is responsible for multimedia functions . There is no rotational-push joystick on the central tunnel – if you please, poke your finger at the screen. Instead of the normal AKP selector, there’s a dull “flash drive”, like all related models on the MQB Evo platform (VW Golf and Seat Leon). We don’t know much about the new Audi A3, but its upholstery is made with recycled bottles

Appearance can be estimated from the photographs, pay attention to the excessive detailing of the front end, embossed sidewalls with Audi branded emblems, fake nets in the rear bumper and chrome squiggles on it, they imitate exhaust pipes. The manufacturer claims that the aerodynamic drag coefficient of the sedan with a change of generations decreased by 0.04 to 0.25, but this value is true only for the version with a 2.0-liter 150-horsepower turbodiesel, and what’s the rest with aerodynamics is unknown.

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2007 HONDA ODYSSEY EX

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Mileage: 189111.0 Actual
Exterior Color: BLUE
Drivetrain: Front-wheel Drive
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Transmission: AUTOMATIC

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The Communist Party of China refused the owners of electric vehicles Tesla, BMW, Mercedes-Benz in support

The state decided to concentrate efforts to stimulate sales of green cars in the segment of light commercial vehicles.

In mid-2019, support programs for buyers of electric vehicles, plug-in hybrids and hydrogen cars ceased to operate in China. This was reported back in 2014. Following this, the “green” began to fall sharply, as a result, by the end of the year, profit fell along with sales. The BYD example shows that the dependence for manufacturing companies is very unfavorable: with a 12 percent drop in sales, profit fell by 42%. Moreover, in the coronavirus first quarter, it was the sale of environmentally friendly vehicles that suffered the most.

The Chinese government consulted and decided to return the benefits, but not completely. Firstly, the refundable amount of the price of a green car will fall by 10%. Secondly, the owner will be exempted from transport tax for only two years. Thirdly, the discount will be provided only for cars worth up to 300 thousand yuan (or $ 42.5 thousand). It turns out that in this situation, even for a Tesla Model 3 buyer, the discount will be unavailable, but for buyers in the LCV segment, on the contrary, there is a green light. In subsequent years, the discount will continue to decline – in 2021 already by 20% from the initial level, in 2022 – by 30%.

In addition, the government will increase the minimum range with which electric cars will fall under the discount program. Recall that initially it was only 100 km. In addition, regulators hope to whip up anonymous battery change technology, which could be an alternative to a long charging process. Meanwhile, all over the world it has already been recognized as a dead end, at least for the private segment. The fact is that over time, the capacity of a high-voltage battery decreases, so when changing, the owner always risks exchanging his new battery for an old one with a residual capacity of 40-50% of the original and even lower. Another thing is if you transfer to such a technology a taxi fleet in large cities. The new subsidy rules come into force from April 23.

Let’s look at the electric car market in China in the first quarter of 2020. The Tesla Model 3 is confidently in the lead – 16,747 cars have been sold. Following a tight group are BYD Qin Pro EV (8390), BAIC EU-series (7395), GAC Aion S (7038).

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2011 FORD FOCUS SE

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Mileage: 30626
Exterior Color: SILVER
Interior Color: BLACK
Drivetrain: FWD
Engine: 2.0L I4 FI DOHC 16V NF4
Transmission: Automatic

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2002 HONDA CIVIC EX

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Mileage: 212977.0 Exempt
Exterior Color: SILVER
Drivetrain: Front-wheel Drive
Engine: 1.7L 4-Cylinder Petrol
Transmission: AUTOMATIC

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Don’t worry, electric cars don’t affect the pacemakers

Although it does not happen often, electromagnetic fields (EMF) may affect the performance of cardiac implants, such as pacemakers. For this reason, they have to be especially careful in certain places (no longer with mobile phones, fortunately). And what about electric cars, with those high-capacity batteries that recharge at high powers? Well, according to this study, the EMF produced by electric cars do not represent such a danger.

The research was carried out by scientists at the Technical University of Munich, working alongside the German Cardiovascular Research Center and Wellington Hospital in New Zealand.

A total of 108 subjects were recruited, 83% of whom were men and all underwent surgery with a pacemaker or defibrillator (from a wide variety of manufacturers).

Each person proceeded to charge and drive four different electric cars available on the market, including a Nissan Leaf, a Tesla Model S, a BMW i3, and a Volkswagen e-Up. Those vehicles are very different from each other by the power of your electric motor, battery capacity or charging systems.

Driving was carried out on a stationary roller bench platform, in which resistance was increased to maximize engine power (to ensure that the EMF produced by those engines were similar to those generated in real-world driving conditions). EMF levels both in and around the cars were monitored during the tests, as was the performance of the volunteers’ pacemakers. The strongest fields were generated during recharging the batteries, but none of the EMFs were found to be high enough to affect the implants of the participants. According to scientists, this is probably due to the “shielding” built into electric cars, to protect their computer systems from electromagnetic interference.

Their study addresses the pressing concerns of patients and physicians regarding the use of electronic automobiles by patients with pacemakers and they are pleased to report that their use appears safe with current technology. No adverse events or electromagnetic interference were detected while driving or charging cars during the test.

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2009 FORD FUSION SE

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Mileage: 163704
Exterior Color: RED
Interior Color: BLACK
Drivetrain: FWD
Engine: 2.3L I4 FI U 16V NF4
Transmission: Automatic

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Lexus GS Black Line Special Edition: farewell flavor for the Japanese sedan

The farewell to the Lexus GS has been silent and without great tributes. It has not been available for a long time in the configurator of the Japanese brand and most likely we will not see it again. It is a shame if we consider that it is one of the longest-running models of the brand with 27 years behind it, but it is also true that its sales have not been up to lately. Now Lexus GS Black Line Special Edition comes out to put the final farewell to the saloon.

This is a special edition for the United States, probably the market where this model worked best. Although the rise of SUVs and the decline of three-volume models have led to this model being withdrawn. So that it does not fall into oblivion, only 200 units will be made with a specific configuration that will begin to be delivered between the same summer. Let’s go over the details they introduce.

It must be said that the Lexus GS Black Line Special Edition already start from the F Sport equipment level, which aims to give a sportier touch to the saloon. It can be chosen with the Ultra White or Caviar body colors, while there will be some elements (such as the grill, the rear-view mirrors or the rear spoiler) in contrasting black. Gloss Black F Sport rims are the same shade, with orange brake calipers.

If we go inside, there is a black leather upholstery with red stitching in contrast. Of that color also go some accents on the door panels, the steering wheel and the center console. There are other materials that want to accentuate luxury and sportsmanship. Some carbon fiber moldings appear and some areas covered with Alcantara. Plus, this special edition comes with a custom, handmade two-piece luggage set: the Lexus Black Line Zero Halliburton.

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2007 CHRYSLER SEBRING TO

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Mileage: 172151.0 Actual
Exterior Color: BLACK
Drivetrain: Front-wheel Drive
Engine: 2.7L 6-Cylinder P
Transmission: AUTOMATIC

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2005 DODGE DURANGO SL

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Mileage: 258923.0 Actual
Exterior Color: BLACK
Drivetrain: 4x4 w/Rear Wheel Drv
Engine: 5.7L 8-Cylinder Petrol
Transmission: AUTOMATIC

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This is the front central airbag mounted by the new Honda Jazz

The new generation of the Honda Jazz will become one of the most peculiar models on the market when it arrives soon. The reason is that it is one of the few small minivans that remain today and also the enormous number of improvements that it has introduced with respect to its predecessor. We no longer talk about its striking design or its spacious interior, we talk about safety at height thanks to elements such as the front central airbag that debuts in this issue.

It will be the first model of the brand to mount it and also the only one in the segment that will have it. This new airbag is a passive safety element that consists of an air bag that expands in the space between the driver and the passenger in the event of an accident. It is integrated into the upper reinforcement of the driver’s seat and uses three fastening straps for correct guidance around the driver, adopting a curved shape.

It is one of the ten airbags that the new Honda Jazz has in total and is especially effective in side collisions. It is activated in conjunction with the seat belt pretensioners and is also assisted by a higher central armrest. This means that the internal tests of the brands have obtained data such as reducing head injuries by 85% if the blow is from the passenger side and up to 98% if the impact is from the other side.

Another highlight in the Honda Jazz is the rear seat i-side airbag, which is deployed in the event of a side collision so that passengers do not hit the doors and the C-pillar. It adds to the Honda ACE body, which stands out for the way in which it reduces the force transmitted to the passenger compartment when hit. On the other hand, this minivan will have all the security systems included in the Honda Sensing. Some appear like automatic braking with cyclist detection, adaptive cruise control, warning of unintended lane change, signal recognition, automatic high beams or the blind spot information system.

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2001 FORD EXPLORER S

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Mileage: 198956.0 Exempt
Exterior Color: TAN
Drivetrain: Rear-wheel drive
Engine: 4.0L 6-Cylinder Petrol
Transmission: AUTOMATIC

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The 20 most popular supercars on Instagram

Social networks are used by the vast majority of users today, each with its personal focus and purpose. If we talk about purely images (with large doses of “posture” on some occasions), the queen is Instagram without a doubt. That is precisely why it becomes the perfect showcase for all types of vehicles, when more ostentatious, the better. So, let’s go over the 20 most popular supercars on this extended social network.

The data for this study comes from a British company expert in comparators of all kinds. What they did was analyze the two most popular hashtags for each model and add it together to see how many times they were tagged in posts. Some copies were obvious that they would have to appear in the list, while others have surprised by several factors.

Most popular supercars on Instagram are: Lamborghini Aventador, Audi R8, Lamborghini Huracán, Ferrari 458 Italia, Lamborghini Gallardo, McLaren P1, Honda NSX, Ferrari LaFerrari, Bugatti Veyron, Bugatti Chiron, Ferrari 488 GTB, Lamborghini Murcielago, McLaren 720S, Ford GT, Pagani Huayra, Aston Martin Vantage, Lamborghini Veneno, Ferrari F430, McLaren 570S, McLaren 650S.

The supercar that comes out as the winner for its presence on this social network is the Lamborghini Aventador. It is not surprising, since the Italian has been on the market for a long time, establishing itself as a reference model and eventually updating with new versions. The second place is occupied by the Audi R8, something also understandable after having tested it and if to talk about its history. The podium is closed by another Lamborghini, the Huracán, which has always stood out for its spectacular nature.

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2012 CHEVROLET MALIBU 1LT

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Mileage: 133590
Exterior Color: GRAY
Drivetrain: FWD
Engine: 2.4L I4 FI DOHC 16V NF4
Transmission: Automatic

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2005 DODGE GRAND CARA

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Mileage: 239119.0 Actual
Exterior Color: WHITE
Drivetrain: Front-wheel Drive
Engine: 3.3L 6-Cylinder Petrol
Transmission: AUTOMATIC

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Volkswagen, Audi and Porsche warranties are also extended because of coronavirus

The coronavirus crisis has brought a number of exceptional situations due to the complexity of the situation. Car maintenance has also been compromised and therefore brands like Volkswagen, Audi or Porsche want to help their customers. As Kia or Toyota have already done, they have decided to extend the guarantees of all their new vehicles in Europe. In this way there will be no problem for those who could not carry out procedures when the workshops were closed.

In the case of Volkswagen, it is an extension of three months from the expiration of the original warranty of the new vehicle or the extended warranty. It will be valid for those who expire between March 1 and May 31 of this year. The extension of the guarantee is applied immediately to those vehicles that meet the requirements, without the need to formalize it or any type of bureaucracy.

The Audi case is quite similar. The same three-month warranty extension applies to those cars that expire between March 1, 2020, and May 31, 2020. Therefore, the deadline for this extension of the original series warranty or of the extended warranty will be August 31. The mileage restriction under warranty will remain unchanged. If an overlap occurs between the warranty extension and the start of the warranty extension, the start will be postponed for three months at no charge to the customer.

As the decision has been made at the Volkswagen Group level, the same three-month extension also applies at Porsche. It applies to those vehicles whose warranty expired between March 1 and May 31. It is valid for those series guarantees, such as those with a Porsche Approved warranty extension. As in the previous cases, it is applied automatically and without the need for a specific request from the client.

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2008 CHEVROLET IMPALA LT

Buy Now Price:$ 950

Mileage: 230974
Exterior Color: GRAY
Drivetrain: FWD
Engine: 3.5L V6 FI F
Transmission: Automatic

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2004 CHRYSLER PACIFICA

Buy Now Price:$ 400

Mileage: 156128
Exterior Color: GRAY
Interior Color: GRAY
Drivetrain: FWD
Engine: 3.5L V6 FI 24V F
Transmission: Automatic

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2001 CHEVROLET MALIBU

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Exterior Color: WHITE
Interior Color: GRAY
Drivetrain: FWD
Engine: 3.1L V6 FI F
Transmission: Automatic

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The Volvo Elbil marked the first steps towards the electrification of the brand

Electric cars are not a recent thing in our mobility culture. In fact, at the dawn of the automotive industry, there were more vehicles powered by batteries than by fossil fuels. The Riker Electric was one of the most famous. After being abandoned in favor of non-renewable energies, it was not until the second half (especially late) of the 20th century when we saw some experiments, such as the Volvo Elbil in 1976.

Similar to the smart or the first electric Mazda, although somewhat more advanced than both, Volvo’s small car sought to introduce an extremely useful machine to the market for use in urban areas and small towns. The Swedish firm already began experimenting with electric motors in the 70s, long before the XC40 Recharge was born.

The second premise that makes the Volvo Elbil a perfect means of personal transport in the city is its size: 2.68 meters long, almost two centimeters less than a smart fortwo. But unlike this one, the Gothenburg stroller is capable of accommodating up to four people. Recall that, at that time, Volvo stood out for being a manufacturer of saloons and family cars with very spacious square shapes, earning the nickname “tanks”. Elbil followed the same theme.

But this was not the only one, since the company built another prototype for the postal service with two seats. Okay, apparently it wasn’t exactly what you call a beauty, but the purpose was not to compete through sight. For those who know Volvo‘s models in detail, especially those from those years, they will recognize that the door handles belong to the 240 series. The rest of the components were specific to this prototype.

As a power source, it used a pair of electric motors mounted on the rear axle (it was propulsion) that provided an energy of 9.5 kW, or what is the same, 13 HP of power. With a 300-kilo lead-acid battery and unknown capacity, it could be driven for a couple of hours, more or less; although not before needing a 10-hour recharge. It marks a weight on the scale of one ton, but it could reach a top speed of 70 km / h.

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2006 DODGE CARAVAN SE

Buy Now Price:$ 375

Mileage: 184766
Exterior Color: BLUE
Interior Color: GRAY
Drivetrain: FWD
Engine: 2.4L I4 FI DOHC F2
Transmission: Automatic

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