While Normal Motors and Ford are duking it out within the fullsize area with the showing of the Ford Atlas concept just after the reveal of the 2014 Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra, GM is already preparing its second truck salvo, one which Ford doesn't have a solution for in the U.S. market. Regardless of low gross sales of the current-technology fashions, GM has dedicated to building a second-era Chevrolet Colorado and GMC Canyon for the U.S. market, the only domestic-model midsize pickups nonetheless in production.
However taking a look at these latest spyshots, the new model 2014 Chevy Colorado and Canyon might stretch the definition of “midsize,” especially in crew cab, long-mattress configuration, as this tester seems to be. The combination of the longer mattress mixed with the crew cab might be a brand new configuration on the brand new model, as the present Chevrolet Colorado and GMC Canyon solely provide a 61.1-inch field in the crew cab configuration.
Engine choices for the brand new Canyon and Colorado are unknown, but it surely’s believed a gasoline 4-cylinder and V-6 shall be among the many offerings. The V-6 will seemingly be both the high-feature 3.6-liter DOHC direct-injection V-6, or the simply-introduced 4.three-liter OHV direct-injected EcoTec3 V-6 that will serve as the base engine within the 2014 Silverado and Sierra. An intriguing, however unconfirmed potential third engine possibility is the 2.8-liter four-cylinder Duramax turbodiesel offered within the global market Chevrolet Colorado producing 177 hp and a stout 347 lb-ft of torque.
This measurement escalation also leaves us wondering if will we see the return of a true small truck down the road. We can actually hope.
Saturday, April 20, 2013
2014 Chevy Colorado Release Date
The company lately Chevrolet, has been revealed to have production 2014 Chevrolet Colorado, Official Chevy says it will release date in spring 2012 in the U.S. market, has beforehand 2013 Chevrolet Colorado first release on the Thailand market. Options discovered on New Colorado shall be more trendy than its predecessor, was declared as a result of there will probably be an update of the interior, exterior, and engine.
The shadow it casts is just a bit larger than that of the Subaru BRZ/Scion FR-S twins, however its mission is analogous: introduce exhausting-gaming couch-cruisers and diverse blanket-sniffers to the fun of the four-wheel drift. Like the aforementioned Japanese twins, the Code appears underpowered, only extra so. The concept’s 1.4-liter turbo 4 affords solely 150 horsepower (12 extra ponies than within the Cruze and Sonic) and 148 pound-feet of torque, nevertheless it also has eAssist gentle hybridization. Primarily based on GM’s other functions of this method, we figure the electric increase is sweet for one more 15 horses. It’ll need more if it’s to overpower its fats 20-inch tires. Or it’ll need smaller tires. We're hearing that the engine lineup could comprise the following three mills: a base 2.zero-liter direct-injected 4, the concept’s turbocharged 1.4-liter to serve in the Eco mannequin, and the hi-po 2.zero-liter turbo discovered within the ATS delivering roughly 270 horses. Power will movement by means of both an ordinary six-velocity computerized or an elective six-pace manual transmission.
This is but one of two youth-oriented ideas Chevy confirmed in Detroit-the Code 130R and its podium-mate, the entrance-drive, Cruze-primarily based Tru 140S had been thrown into mock battle to see which one would make it to manufacturing (vote at Fb and Twitter). However the probability of the Code reaching the meeting line is strong. In the automobile’s favor is that a manufacturing version of its physique wouldn’t stray too far from the voted-upon concept’s, whereas the Tru 140S, atomic doorstop that it is, has a windshield the feds would frown upon. Also, only Chevy can build the Code, whereas the Tru could be a Mitsubishi or a Hyundai. Against the Code is value: Its engines aren’t cheap, and neither is its Alpha platform. However GM needs to seek out economies of scale for its small rear-drive part set, and at a bandied-about price vary of $20,000 to $26,000, the Code may provide critical volume-and not just in America. It could certainly undercut the 1-series, while staking out new (old) territory for the bow tie.
2014 Chevrolet Colorado can be actually completely different examine to the earlier products. car is sort of automobile-like entrance-finish designing; spherical comprises a large amount of outlines. From the Colorado four-wheel-drive system are more likely to be offered. Automotive-ahem-truck can be around the front skid plate. 2014 Chevy Colorado from common motor is definitely concerned about making a strong challenger world wide acknowledged Toyota Tacoma.
The shadow it casts is just a bit larger than that of the Subaru BRZ/Scion FR-S twins, however its mission is analogous: introduce exhausting-gaming couch-cruisers and diverse blanket-sniffers to the fun of the four-wheel drift. Like the aforementioned Japanese twins, the Code appears underpowered, only extra so. The concept’s 1.4-liter turbo 4 affords solely 150 horsepower (12 extra ponies than within the Cruze and Sonic) and 148 pound-feet of torque, nevertheless it also has eAssist gentle hybridization. Primarily based on GM’s other functions of this method, we figure the electric increase is sweet for one more 15 horses. It’ll need more if it’s to overpower its fats 20-inch tires. Or it’ll need smaller tires. We're hearing that the engine lineup could comprise the following three mills: a base 2.zero-liter direct-injected 4, the concept’s turbocharged 1.4-liter to serve in the Eco mannequin, and the hi-po 2.zero-liter turbo discovered within the ATS delivering roughly 270 horses. Power will movement by means of both an ordinary six-velocity computerized or an elective six-pace manual transmission.
This is but one of two youth-oriented ideas Chevy confirmed in Detroit-the Code 130R and its podium-mate, the entrance-drive, Cruze-primarily based Tru 140S had been thrown into mock battle to see which one would make it to manufacturing (vote at Fb and Twitter). However the probability of the Code reaching the meeting line is strong. In the automobile’s favor is that a manufacturing version of its physique wouldn’t stray too far from the voted-upon concept’s, whereas the Tru 140S, atomic doorstop that it is, has a windshield the feds would frown upon. Also, only Chevy can build the Code, whereas the Tru could be a Mitsubishi or a Hyundai. Against the Code is value: Its engines aren’t cheap, and neither is its Alpha platform. However GM needs to seek out economies of scale for its small rear-drive part set, and at a bandied-about price vary of $20,000 to $26,000, the Code may provide critical volume-and not just in America. It could certainly undercut the 1-series, while staking out new (old) territory for the bow tie.
2014 Chevrolet Colorado can be actually completely different examine to the earlier products. car is sort of automobile-like entrance-finish designing; spherical comprises a large amount of outlines. From the Colorado four-wheel-drive system are more likely to be offered. Automotive-ahem-truck can be around the front skid plate. 2014 Chevy Colorado from common motor is definitely concerned about making a strong challenger world wide acknowledged Toyota Tacoma.
Tuesday, April 9, 2013
2014 Toyota Corolla Redesign
A next model Toyota Corolla sedan coated in heavy black camouflage. The Corolla is the smallest four-door in Toyota for U.S. market, now that the Yaris sedan was dropped for 2012. The 2014 Toyota Corolla Redesign has been around in largely the same type since 2009-it was flippantly up to date for 2011 with a new face and a few recent options-but it surely’s time for a redesign.
Why It Matters: Toyota has dutifully updated the volume-producing sedan each few years, but no recent model has excited anybody outdoors of the company’s accountants. Now that the Corolla’s competitors includes reloaded efforts from Ford with its new Focus and Dodge with the Dart-along with the competent Chevy Cruze, the stylish Hyundai Elantra, and the fantastic-driving Mazda 3-it appears to be like even more dated than it did before.
Sky-high mpg is probably more important than ever, but the Corolla might want to offer extra than simply good EPA numbers to correctly compete. Compact-car patrons at present count on mid-dimension features and expertise in a reasonably priced package. Doodads reminiscent of navigation, heated seats, and even self-parking techniques have gotten prevalent in the segment. The present Corolla presents neither upmarket features nor an appropriately low value to beat its lack of contemporary amenities.
From the look of the prototype in these spy photos, the Corolla doubtless will comply with in the footsteps of the bigger Camry and use an updated version of the current platform. Besides aping the Camry’s evolutionary platform technique, the Corolla additionally will borrow closely from that sedan’s styling. The taillights on this take a look at car look almost similar to the newest Camry’s items, while the Corolla’s entrance end incorporates several angular cues cribbed straight from its big brother. The automobile seen right here shares its relatively high beltline with the present mannequin, however manages to not seem dowdy and tall for it, no less than in this armored look.
As did the lately redesigned Camry, we suspect the Corolla will carry over most of its powertrain stuff. The 2014 Toyota Corolla Redesign at the moment presents but a single engine-a 132-hp, 1.8-liter four-paired with either a 5-velocity guide or an outdated 4-speed automatic. We wouldn’t be shocked if Toyota muscle groups the engine up a bit with some extra power, although we hope that each transmissions benefit from extra gears. A six-speed guide or computerized would bring the Corolla’s gearswappers into this century, and would help enhance upon its already admirable fuel economy. The EPA charges the current stick-shift Corolla at 27 mpg within the metropolis and 34 on the freeway; the automated is nice for the same highway quantity, but sacrifices 1 mpg within the city. Not terribly shabby stuff for know-how seemingly borrowed from 1983, but we count on Toyota will shoot for the magic forty-mpg mark with the 2014 Corolla.
Why It Matters: Toyota has dutifully updated the volume-producing sedan each few years, but no recent model has excited anybody outdoors of the company’s accountants. Now that the Corolla’s competitors includes reloaded efforts from Ford with its new Focus and Dodge with the Dart-along with the competent Chevy Cruze, the stylish Hyundai Elantra, and the fantastic-driving Mazda 3-it appears to be like even more dated than it did before.
Sky-high mpg is probably more important than ever, but the Corolla might want to offer extra than simply good EPA numbers to correctly compete. Compact-car patrons at present count on mid-dimension features and expertise in a reasonably priced package. Doodads reminiscent of navigation, heated seats, and even self-parking techniques have gotten prevalent in the segment. The present Corolla presents neither upmarket features nor an appropriately low value to beat its lack of contemporary amenities.
From the look of the prototype in these spy photos, the Corolla doubtless will comply with in the footsteps of the bigger Camry and use an updated version of the current platform. Besides aping the Camry’s evolutionary platform technique, the Corolla additionally will borrow closely from that sedan’s styling. The taillights on this take a look at car look almost similar to the newest Camry’s items, while the Corolla’s entrance end incorporates several angular cues cribbed straight from its big brother. The automobile seen right here shares its relatively high beltline with the present mannequin, however manages to not seem dowdy and tall for it, no less than in this armored look.
As did the lately redesigned Camry, we suspect the Corolla will carry over most of its powertrain stuff. The 2014 Toyota Corolla Redesign at the moment presents but a single engine-a 132-hp, 1.8-liter four-paired with either a 5-velocity guide or an outdated 4-speed automatic. We wouldn’t be shocked if Toyota muscle groups the engine up a bit with some extra power, although we hope that each transmissions benefit from extra gears. A six-speed guide or computerized would bring the Corolla’s gearswappers into this century, and would help enhance upon its already admirable fuel economy. The EPA charges the current stick-shift Corolla at 27 mpg within the metropolis and 34 on the freeway; the automated is nice for the same highway quantity, but sacrifices 1 mpg within the city. Not terribly shabby stuff for know-how seemingly borrowed from 1983, but we count on Toyota will shoot for the magic forty-mpg mark with the 2014 Corolla.
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