Volvo Expands V40 Family with Sportier R-Design and Tougher Cross Country Models [Video]

Volvo Expands V40 Family with Sportier R-Design and Tougher Cross Country Models

The all-new Volvo V40 R-Design and V40 Cross Country received their world premiere today at the 2012 Mondial de l'Automobile in Paris. Both models are more about style than essence with the R-Design placing the emphasis on sporty looks and the Cross Country on its off-road appearance.
Beginning with the R-Design version, the Swedish carmaker's premium hatchback obtains a slightly more aggressive exterior thanks to a re-profiled front bumper, a silk-metal finish for the front grille, the new rear diffuser and the exterior mirrors, chrome exhaust pipes and 17-inch or optionally, 18-inch alloy wheels.
The interior of the car is upgraded with features such as embossed R-Design leather/T-Tec upholstery, TFT instrument display, sports steering wheel, sports pedals and aluminium inlays.
Volvo made no mechanical changes to the car with the R-Design trim offered for all engine options of the V40 series.
The new V40 Cross Country attempts to justify its off-road moniker and tougher looks with a 173mm ride height (a 40mm increase over the standard V40), but doesn't even offer all-wheel drive on any engine variant sans the flagship 251hp (254PS) 2.5-liter T5 five-cylinder petrol.
The cosmetic changes over the regular versions of the V40 include a new set of bumpers with black cladding and skid plates, and sculpted contrasting side sills, with the interior remaining the same. European sales of both models will begin later this year.

Via: carscoop

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Nissan Releases Prices on Facelifted 2013 370Z Coupe, Roadster and NISMO Models

The mildly refined for the 2013 model year Nissan 370Zseries is on sale now in the U.S. with prices starting from US$33,120(€27,150) for the manual gearbox-equipped Coupe rising to US$43,020(€35,300) for the sportier NISMO model.
Youwill be able to spot the regular 2013MY 370Z Coupe and Roadster modelsfrom the refreshed front fascia with vertical LED daytime runninglights and the red reflector that replaces the previous black centercover on the rear apron.
The Coupe also sports new 18-inch wheels, while Nissan has added two new colors named Magma Red and Midnight Blue.
Buyers looking to add some pizazz tothe 370Z can opt for the Sport Package that offers a new 19-inch wheeldesign, red-color brake calipers and Euro-tuned shock absorbers.
For2013, the NISMO 370Z receives dark-finish 19-inch wheels, revised brakesystem components and an available Bose Premium Audio Package.
Thereare no changes to the powertrain options with the 370Z Coupe andRoadster models packing a 332-horsepower 3.7-liter V6 engine and achoice of 6-speed manual or 7-speed automatic transmissions, while theNISMO model makes do with a 350Hp3.7-liter V6 coupled to a six-speedstick shift.

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