2011 Toyota GRMN Sports Hybrid Concept II Convertible

Toyota Motor Co., reportedly plans to release a production version of the second hybrid sports concept model called Hybrid Sports Concept GRMN Conversion II. To complete the plan, Toyota will refine the concept model that was introduced at the Tokyo Auto Salon last year and will unveil a new look in the event the Nurburgring 24 hour endurance race, in Germany this weekend. Toyota parts to be upgraded in this model is more for the appearance of the exterior and some changes to the engine. Driving force model is still the same as the concept model shown at the TAS (Tokyo Auto Salon) 2010 that uses a V6 engine that will drive the rear wheels loans combined electric motor from the Lexus RX450 to drive the front wheels.

The machine that is implemented for it is 3500 cc engine which is the development of the old V6 engine that carried its concept model. It was used machines with a capacity of 3300 cc. Strength was greater, from 208 hp to 246 hp, while when combined with electric motors, the revised model has a power Toyota GRMN Sports Hybrid Concept II 295 dk. Its weight was lighter than the model concept. Toyota reveals that the revised model will be produced later will weigh 1,500 kg, or 200 kg lighter than the model concept.

Major changes will occur in exterior Toyota GRMN Sports Hybrid Concept II open roof, especially in terms of styling. Toyota MR2 will refer to the display, which also uses its platform. Toyota GRMN Sports Hybrid Concept II muzzle will further highlight the shark with the headlamp shape a more widened the distance from each other. Will also be revised front bumper design with a more aggressive lip spoiler.

Toyota GRMN Sports Hybrid Concept II that has a length of 4350 millimeters (mm), width 1890 mm, and height 1,200 mm. Compared to a sports car Honda CR-Z hybrid, Toyota convertible car was longer 270 mm, width 195 mm and 150 mm lower.

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2011 Honda Jazz Hybrid Car

Hybrid Car Review of Honda Jazz Release 2011 car in your mind can be attributed to Toyota and Lexus cars. Honda Hybrid Rewing High has a VTEC engine, so that high torque engine can sync speed.Nothing gasoline engine at a new high with the launch of the Honda Jazz facelifted model.

Honda Hybrid fourth of corporate spending on display with the Jazz model electricity.Honda weakened slightly in decline in hybrid sales, but this is the latest release of the Honda Jazz Hybrid itself.

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2012 Honda CR-Z Mugen concept

Honda has released the first pictures of the Mugen CR-Z, ahead of its debut at the Goodwood Festival of Speed​​.

After over 15 per cent increase in power over the machines 'phase 1' and with more than 50 kg less than the casing, overall performance is set to meet the original target of Mugen.

Achieved 0-60mph in 6.6 seconds, and the team says it has passed the test version, thanks to increased power to 200bhp and 245Nm of torque.

The 1.5 i-VTEC engine developing 113bhp regularly, while bolting on the supercharger and cleaning Mugen IMA hybrid system for ft near 200bhp and 181 pounds, and dietitian Mugen been stripped out of the weight of 50kg is not necessary, to make the CR-Z is more agile. This hood is made of lightweight carbonfibre while Mugen alloy wheels.

Mugen also has improved handling and performance, fitting adjustable shocks and disc brakes are great, improve tracking and reduce weight. Mugen GP 17-inch alloy false are part of the exterior package that includes front and rear airdams, side skirts and rear wing.

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2011 Suzuki Kizashi EcoCharge

New York Auto Show, Suzuki will launch a hybrid version of the concept, the basis of Suzuki Kizashi and Kizashi Concept Suzuki called EcoCharge.

Suzuki Kizashi EcoCharge engine with 2.0-liter inline four 144 hp gasoline, together with the electric propulsion system consisting of 15 kW motor generator unit cooling liquid / attached to the lithium-ion-115-V air cooled. Suzuki Kizashi Concept EcoCharge use more fuel-efficient technologies such as regenerative braking, start / stop systems, fuel cutoff during deceleration events and tires with low rolling-resistance. Change the style of the Suzuki Kizashi Concept EcoCharge designs include bright satin white paint single thin layer of blue background with the addition of modified headlights, LED fog lamps and alloy wheels measure.

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