BMW 128i Convertible

BMW 128i Convertible

Like it or not, the BMW 128i convertible is one of those masterpieces produced by the wizards of the factory in Munich. Definitely, this is a BMW, described as the reincarnation of the legendary 2002 model. But the 128i has nothing to do with its predecessor. However, some find it reminiscent of the E30 model, representative of the yuppies of the'80s, and we can find for about BMW $ 44,000 with the Cold Weather Package, Sport and Premium. Heavier (about BMW 3500 pounds) and better equipped than their predecessors, 1 can fit between the "pure race" for drivers purists.

Size is one of the most exploited in this model, not the BMW 2002 model. The side panels have a curved form with a greater sense of spaciousness and the main controls are accessible with the slightest movement, taking a very comfortable space. The rear-seat passengers have more than enough space to move comfortably seated without any need to be forcibly shrunk to a minimum space.

The six-cylinder engine line represents a revolution in itself for BMW. The car becomes an extension of the driver himself, with tasteful details such as leather-covered steering wheel or the Steptronic automatic transmission that sends power to the rear wheels from the engine of BMW 3.0 liters which denotes the classification model and provides a total of 230 hp with a perfect balance. Very similar to BMW 135, with dual turbo version that releases 300 hp engine with which it shares.

BMW 128i Convertible

BMW 128i Convertible

BMW 128i Convertible

BMW 128i Convertible

BMW 128i Convertible

BMW 128i Convertible

BMW 128i Convertible

BMW 128i Convertible

2009 Honda City with a totally new style

The all-new Honda City has make its European debut at the Istanbul Motor Show in October 2008.

The compact sedan is a radical departure from the previous generation car, with a totally new exterior style, featuring some visual elements of the stylish Accord. The restyled exterior is joined by a new 1.4 i-VTEC engine, which gives the Honda City significantly more power and better performance.

The new engine, which is also shared with the new Honda Jazz is fitted with Honda’s acclaimed i-VTEC system, which provides excellent performance and flexibility, without compromising fuel economy or emissions. The new engine gives the Honda City 100PS, a healthy 17 PS increase over the previous model. This extra power helps the new Honda City complete the benchmark 0-100 km/h in just 11.8 seconds for the manual version, an improvement of 1.6 seconds. The automatic version hits 100 in 14.7 seconds, almost half a second quicker than before.

The manual transmission for Honda City is a modified version of the current gearbox, with carbon synchromesh for smoother changes, improved refinement and a new set of optimised gear ratios. The Automatic transmission is all-new and adds the option to shift gears with steering wheel mounted paddles for the first time. With a sport mode, improved shift logic and ratios the new transmission better compliments the new car’s more powerful engine.

The new Honda City is based on the platform of the award winning new Honda Jazz, and benefits from the many of the technologies seen in the new hatchback. The longer wheel base gives a significant improvement in interior space as well as the associated ride and handling benefits. Safety performance is also enhanced with the adoption of the ACE Body Structure (Advanced Compatibility Engineering), which better protects occupants of both cars in the event of a collision between vehicles of different heights.