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.

Toyota New Camry 2012, playing it safe for sales supremacy

Toyota New Camry 2012 - This car is more economical fuel consumption than previous generations. And also the weight of the car is becoming increasingly lightweight spinning tires wear much less with low resistance (low rolling resistance) that make vehicles more fuel efficient than previous models. Camry has been circulating since 1982 and led the sale of passenger cars in the USA for 13 years from the last 14 years. In addition to dominate sales, camry also has been crowned the best car in its class for 20 years, so that development tend to be gradual. Appearance similar to the latest camry corolla, especially on the surface of the side, Toyota claims, linking headlamp with a grille makes the car look bigger, although judging by the eye look more narrow and not greater than the corolla.

Toyota Camry 2012 Specifications:
Base price: USD 21,000-USD 32,000
Engine layout: front engine, FWD, 5 passenger, 4-door sedan
Engine: 2.5 L 4-cylinder DOHC 16-valve (178 HP/235 Nm), 3.5 L V6 DOHC 24 valve (268 hp/336 Nm), 4-cylinder DOHC 16-valve 2.5 L (156 HP/212 Nm) plus 141 HP/270 Nm electric motor, the combination of 200 HP
Transmission: 6 speed automatic or continuously variable automatic
Gross Weight: 1452-1565 kg
Wheelbase: 2776 mm
Fuel consumption (in / highway): 8.9 to 18.3 km/liter/12 0.8 to 16, 6 km / liter
CO2 emissions: 133-277 g / km

All of these criteria in accordance with the expectations of most consumers of cars, including the criteria of more fuel efficient and have a higher safety level. This criteria is tempting to compare with Honda camry 2012, although if the car is passing in front of you, maybe the impression that you catch is the "Toyota is this?" Compared with the civic, camry does not seem to make many changes, more to maintain grip when in competition at this time directed at the quality and the cost of solid interior style. Toyota named the new camry profile as a dynamic wedge shape with a roof and indentation lines flowing character lines follow the cars shoulder area. Curved roof lines to the front of the starting pillar B to C, create a roomy rear seat area, together with the new Passat, except for rear leg room.


Like the latest Malibu, door panels are thinner and the space between the head by a roof can be maximized in order to more spacious cabin. Center console made shorter rear leg room for passengers in the rear middle seat is more comfortable. "The corners of the end", the upper end of the front bumper and rear lights are harmoniously integrated rear spoiler with tongue in order to better aerodynamic efficiency. Toyota Camry to terms on a new design as a rational technological dynamics. 2012 Camry comes with 10 standard airbags including knee airbag for driver and passenger front and side impact airbags for the passenger in the backseat.