Mazda 8 Have No Opponent

In theory the presence of Mazda 8 here has no opponent. Somewhat difficult to find points of comparison. Of machine capacity, Mazda 8 slightly different from those rivals. If you want to find a point of price temunya moreover, although equally functional MPV vehicles. Of the price, vehicle manufacturers Hiroshima, Japan is in the premium segment of the MPV in this price range 400-800 million dollars, which the players did very little. If you want to shoot the nose, the real challengernya is Honda odyssey, which in terms of price is much more expensive.

PT. Mazda Motor Indonesia (MMI), Mazda's sole agent in Indonesia, quite strategically well positioned Mazda 8 in the niche market that is still quite relieved. Moreover, the prestige odyssey now slumped after the presence of a large premium MPV like the Toyota Corolla, VW Caravelle and Hyundai H-1. Here are the game: if odyssey is now less okay, if Mazda 8 freely enough to play in this segment? If Hyundai H-1 that are cheaper just to sell, why Mazda 8 does not?

This is Mazda, and you can immediately recognize it through two separate grille and chrome plate painted with emblems plus "flying wings". This vehicle may already be familiar to you. This car is the third generation of vehicles on the two previous generations called the Mazda MPV. Moreover, long before the slide, Mazda 8 is the subject of gossip and sneak preview at an event pre IIMS 2011. Mazda 8 edition of 2011 is quite a large MPV, larger than the Mazda 5. Dimensions are also larger than the Honda odyssey that head to head directly.

For example the length of 4860 mm Mazda's odyssey versus 4800 mm. Wheelbasenya even higher than the Toyota Alphard whose dimensions are longer. As a large MPV, 7 passenger vehicle is like a sailing yacht: long, flat, with sharp muzzle and large rounded body. Is similar. Of course, without a screen. But Mazda 8 does not seem feminine, like its rivals. This mazda, and you can immediately recognize it through two separate grille and chrome plate painted with emblems plus the wings of flying birds. A pair of Xenon HID low beam headlights with auto leveling and auto on / off switch mounted on the right and left who also took the fog lamp supported chrome shades. While the exterior shows the impression of a strong and muscular, the inside is so neat, comfortable, and roomy. Front row seat to the rear are made of quality leather and very comfortable beige.

Mazda 8 Specifications:

Price: $ 498 million

Vehicle Layout: front engine, 7 passengers, MPV

Engine: MZR inline 4-cylinder, 16 valve DOHC

Capacity: 2260 cc

Power: 163 hp at 6500 rpm

Torque: 203 Nm at 3500 rpm

Transmission: 5-speed Activematic

Suspension front / rear: independent multilink

Wheelbase: 2950 mm

Jeep Wrangler, SUV Trend, Crossing the Rubicon

Seeing is not enough to be able to tell, but the fact is the Jeep Wrangler has undergone a transformation. Its iconic heritage, 7 slot grille, round headlights, short wheelbase, soft or hard top, still clearly visible. But make no mistake that this Jeep gives the offroader a big change for 2012. Hold an invitation to test Jeep Wrangler Rubicon 2012 in one of the most difficult path for 4x4 vehicles, which are often used by virtually all exclusive vehicles that have been modified. If we observe a Jeep that was the result of major changes in both the Wrangler and Wrangler Unlimited 4-door. The first part of the changes made in model year 2011, when it JK (Wrangler code name of the current generation) get a new interior, and the color of the new hard top and fender flares for the variant Sahara. Hard top using the same composite material as before, that sounds like small change, but it actually has huge impact on the appearance of the Wrangler. In addition, a larger rear window for model year 2011, increasing visibility.

For the 2012 model, hard tops and body color fender flares be optional on the variant Rubicon goods as well. The interior also got a touch of the revised range. Including the use of high quality materials, a redesigned center stack, instrument panel all new, and more soundproof. New jeep Wrangler also obtain additional number of devices comfort like never before, seat heaters, power heated mirrors, and steering wheel controls. All Wrangler models that includes cabin 2012 as the best cabin in the ranks of the Wrangler. The second part, before the outgoing 2012 model, Jeep Wrangler will get noticed Pentastar engine, although the plant origin of Michigan has not made an official announcement. The combination makes the perfect Wrangler 2012: more power, greater torque, and more fuel efficient. V6 engine that powered the previous capacity of 3.8 L 202 HP and 321 Nm of torque all be replaced with aluminum Pentastar V6 is a smaller capacity (3.6 liter) but was able to catapult 285 horsepower and 353 Nm.

At the 6-speed manual transmission model will be retained, but the four-speed automatic transmission disposed replaced with a 5 speed as used Grand Cheroker. New Wrangler also still carried the essential mechanical features of the old, such as axles, suspension, steering, and brakes. Similarly, the dimensions and body structure. At the time of testing, had to go through the street uphill and down sharply with the vacant traffic conditions, so they can test the acceleration Pentastar. It turns out 3.6 liter V6 engine is proven shine, although the combination of path uphill and winding-down the engine at a time can reveal weaknesses now than ever before.