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Honda Insight

All-new Honda Insight. Except the satisfaction of knowing that it’s a hybrid, there’s no better feeling than arriving in a car as beautiful and sleek as it is Honda Insight.

With an airy, sporty aesthetic and elegant finishing details, the Insight is just as impressive inside. The spacious cabin provides a one-of-a-kind experience for drivers and passengers. The available leather-wrapped steering wheel adds a touch of excitement to your drive. Plus, activate Sport Mode for an enhanced driving experience. It’s sure to make you feel the thrill of the road.

The Insight comes with full LED headlights, including low-beam, high-beam, Daytime Running Lights and turn indicators, plus LED taillights and brake lights.

With a battery pack under the rear seat, the Insight offers nearly 15 cubic feet of trunk capacity for whatever you love. Plus, the 60/40 split rear seatback (EX, Touring) folds down to reveal a sizable pass-through, for those extra-large items.

The Insight has an electrically assisted steering system with a variable-ratio rack. The brake pedal is reassuring and firm, with great brake blending between the friction brakes and the electric motor’s controlled drag effect in the final feet of gentle stops. Every Insight rides on a suspension consisting of struts up front and a multilink setup out back. All have front and rear anti-roll bars.

With a 55-mpg city rating (LX and EX), the Insight is more than just a beautiful ride. It’s an environmentally responsible vehicle that helps save on fuel. With the exceptional fuel efficiency of the two-motor hybrid system, this highly efficient vehicle can take you where you need to go in style.

Under the hood is a 1.5-liter in-line-4 combined electric motor. This engine delivers 151 horsepower and drives the front wheels only. It’s not particularly fast, but the Insight is very fuel efficient.

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DS 7 CROSSBACK

DS 7 CROSSBACK represents the second generation of DS Automobiles. This sophisticated SUV embodies a blend of fine materials, detailed workmanship and innovative technology. At first glance, you will recognize the front of the DS 7 CROSSBACK thanks to the DS WINGS function.

The hexagonal edge of the grille blends seamlessly with the headlights. This rim surrounds the grid in the shape of a diamond with a DS badge in the center. The central rib that goes down through the aluminum cover emphasizes the DS badge. The sharp lines of the front and rear wings give the hips a sculpted look that emphasizes the muscular look of our SUV.

Since the creation of DS Automobiles, outstanding lighting has been one of the characteristics of this brand. The DS ACTIVE LED VISION comes to life as soon as you unlock the DS 7 CROSSBACK. DS ACTIVE LED VISION gives you high intensity light that automatically adjusts to all conditions.

The rear lights contribute to the intensity and originality of the DS 7 CROSSBACK lighting signature. Using 3D LED technology, they are inspired by our DS E-TENSE concept car and feature a three-dimensional design that works vividly, like a reptile scale.

The DS 7 CROSSBACK gives passengers plenty of space, especially in the rear. The seats are with a high-density sponge that is comfortable but supportive. The front seats can be heated, ventilated or adjusted for massage, with five available modes, operated from a central touch screen.

The DS 7 CROSSBACK is available with a choice of dynamic petrol or diesel engines. Powerful and efficient, they meet the latest exhaust emission standards (Euro 6.2) and stand out with outstanding torque. Thanks to the new 8-speed automatic transmission, they have become smoother and faster.

In 2019, the DS 7 CROSSBACK with plug-in hybrid drive E-TENSE 4×4 was launched. It features a 200-horsepower gasoline-powered gasoline engine and two electric motors that combine to give a total output of 300 horsepower. It also features an 8-speed automatic transmission, a compact 90 kW lithium-ion battery and an electric rear-wheel drive, giving 4×4 versions stunning performance. Four modes are available: the zero-emission vehicle (ZEV) is 100% electric; A hybrid electric vehicle (HEV) is petrol or electric for long distances without charging; SPORT offers a combined petrol and electric power with all-wheel drive (4×4). DS hybrid technology allows you to charge the batteries while driving or plugging directly into the mains. When used in ZEV mode, the 13 kW / h battery has a range of 40 miles.

DS 7 CROSSBACK Petrol Versions:
The PureTech 130 Manual – 1.2 3-cylinder engine delivers 131 hp and 230 lb-ft of torque. It accelerates from 0 to 62 mph in 10.2 seconds and top speed is 122 mph.
The PureTech 180 Automatic – 1.6 4-cylinder engine delivers 181 hp and 250 lb-ft of torque. Accelerates from 0 to 62 mph in 10.2 seconds and top speed is 137 mph.
The PureTech 225 Automatic – 1.6 4-cylinder engine delivers 225 hp and 300 lb-ft of torque. Accelerates from 0 to 62 mph in 8.3 seconds and top speed is 145 mph.

DS 7 CROSSBACK Diesel Versions:
The BlueHDi 130 Manual – 1.5 4-cylinder engine delivers 130 hp and 300 lb-ft of torque. Accelerates from 0 to 62 mph in 10.8 seconds and top speed is 121 mph.
The BlueHDi 130 Automatic – 1.5 4-cylinder engine delivers 131 hp and 300 lb-ft of torque. It accelerates from 0 to 62 mph in 10.7 seconds and top speed is 121 mph.
The BlueHDi 180 Automatic – 2.0 4-cylinder engine delivers 180 hp and 400 lb-ft of torque. It accelerates from 0 to 62 mph in 9.4 seconds and top speed is 134 mph.

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Megane e-Vision

This is the concept version. Megane eVision electric concept that represents a revolution of classic hatchback. The concept has a completely new design based on the CMF-EV platform that was also used for the large Nissan Ariya SUV. Production of the Megane eVision will begin in 2021.

The Megane eVision shares some design features with the Ariya model, but the design is largely based on the Renault Morphoz concept. Renault boss Luca De Meo says its looks are ‘95 per cent’ of the real thing.

“This is just the beginning, because a whole new generation of electric cars rich in innovations is arriving. The car family will be based on the CMF-EV platform, and so far more than 300 patents have been registered,” De Meo said.

He added that Renault has fully exploited the potential of the electric vehicle platform to revolutionize the classic hatchback in an emotional way.

Flush-mounted door handles make the sides look particularly smooth, and they pop out when a driver or passenger approaches. A gold color gradient starts at the lower part of the A-pillars and then flows over the roof. It rides on specially sculpted 20-inch wheels. The lighting runs the full width of the rear, and they have vertical lines of LEDs inside this strip.

The Megane eVision has thinner batteries built into the structure of the CMF-EV platform. Their thickness is 11 cm and they are the thinnest on the market. Thanks to that, the concept has a sporty look and very competitive aerodynamics.

The production version of the eVision concept will be presented next year, after which sales will begin. The model will be offered with different batteries.

The Megane eVision has a 60-kilowatt-hour battery. The motor produces 215 horsepower and 221 lb-ft of torque for driving the front wheels. The Megane eVision accelerates from 0-62 in less than eight seconds.