The world of cars has its own countdown, and the "model" year does not coincide with the calendar. New Year in the world of cars begins in September. And now, when cars with the 2005/2005 tag become history, it's time to once again evaluate some of them presented at the Al Wahda Showroom.
One of the brightest novelties of the season is Range Rover Sport. This is a completely new model of an SUV with a unique combination of speed and patency. This feature distinguishes this car from its main competitors - the BMW X5 and Porsche Cayenne, which are nominally called SUVs, and in fact, according to their technical characteristics, they are crossovers combining all-wheel drive and high ground clearance of jeeps with sports car engines and the comfort of business class cars.
Range Rover Sport - This is a car for a modern metropolis with its contrasting transitions from the streets of the business center, chained with traffic, to high-speed overpasses and highways connecting a huge city into a single whole. The new car organically fits into urban conditions with its dimensional and speed characteristics, plus it fully preserves all the qualities of a true SUV, which is facilitated by the shortened platform from the Discovery III jeep and the advanced Terrain Response all-wheel drive control system. The estimated market price for the Range Rover Sport is $ 89,500.
The outgoing model year has also become a landmark in the evolutionary development of Lexus sedans. A new business car entered the market GS 300, which reflects the processes of globalization and the merger of eastern and western traditions in the modern world. This is far from an abstract metaphor. This car harmoniously combines an excellent engine, the highest quality finishes and a wealth of equipment - the distinguishing features of Japanese cars, with individuality and a certain sophistication of appearance - the genetic features of European business class cars. Besides Lexus GS 300 different phenomenal noiseless operation of the engine. When accelerating to maximum speed, the only accompanying sound is the rustle of the wind enveloping the aerodynamic body of the car. Just a sharp pressure on the gas pedal can cause a "growl" of the six-cylinder engine.
An important technical novelty, several times increasing the safety of the driver and passengers in critical situations, is the Pre-Crash-Safety system. The main principle of its work is the activation of car safety systems in the event of a collision. It is achieved through the action of active cruise control (this is a miniature millimeter-wave radar that scans the frontal plane in the direction of the car). If obstacles are detected, the system automatically tightens the seat belts and increases the pressure in the brake system. Prices for the Lexus GS 300 range from $ 47,500 for the base model to $ 50,000 for the full package.
Another model, which appeared "at the close" of the season, also deserves attention. This is car Subaru B9 Tribecaoccupying a stable position in the prestigious SUV class and aspires to the market segment, where models such as the BMW X5? 3.0L, Infinity FX 35 and FX 45, Lexus RX 330 are presented.
This debut Subaru model in this class is noticeably distinguished by a spacious interior, as well as the provided ability to install a third row of seats. It is worth noting the richness of the configuration even in the basic version: separate climate control, sunroof, electric front seats. The innovative interior design in the techno style is also interesting. Thus, the front panel made in the shape of a seagull and trimmed “under aluminum” with its laconic ergonomic lines more reminds a cabin of a modern fighter.
The car is equipped with a 250-horsepower flat boxer engine, traditional for Subaru, combined with a type-tronic box, which, in turn, provides phenomenal stability characteristics. Engineers remained faithful to the company's rich sporting traditions and developed an independent wheel suspension based on a double wishbone design. This technical solution provides a high level of cross-country ability in tandem with excellent speed characteristics. The car is made in the USA in five- and seven-seater options. The minimum price is $ 38,500.?
