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2023 Land Rover Metropolitan Edition

Land Rover has unveiled the most equipped and luxurious Discovery model, the Metropolitan Edition. It is a car based on the R-Dynamics HSE version.

Inside, the minimalistly designed interior, upholstered in leather, is enriched with titanium elements. Heated steering wheel, four-zone air conditioning, audio / multimedia system and heated third row of electrically operated seats are standard.

The exterior of the Discovery model has been retained with some minor changes like a new radiator grille, black roof and a gray accessory in the lower part of the front bumper. The Metropolitan Edition rides on new 22-inch alloy wheels with glossy gray detailing.

“The introduction of the Metropolitan Edition brings a new level of premium appeal to the Land Rover Discovery. The special edition model represents the flagship of the line-up and builds on the appeal of the R-Dynamic specification with exterior design enhancements and a suite of convenience-boosting technologies, ”said Finbar McFall, Land Rover brand director.

The Discovery Metropolitan Edition is powered by a 3.0-liter six-cylinder P360 turbo gasoline engine with a 48-volt battery. The hybrid version has a total power of 356 hp (265 kW) and 369 lb-ft (500 Nm) of torque. The engine is paired with an eight-speed automatic transmission through which power is transmitted to all wheels. It reaches 60 mph in 6.2 seconds with a top speed of 130 mph (209 km / h). There will also be a 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine with 296 hp (218 kW) and 295 lb-ft (400 Nm) of torque.

Source: Land Rover

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The new Mazda 6 is coming in 2022

The Japanese website Spyder7 announced that a new Mazda 6 model is coming next year. The new “6” will be visually similar to the 2017 Vision Coupe Concept model.

The Mazda sedan is often considered the Japanese version of the Alfa Romeo. The new model will be made on a new platform, whose arrival is expected for four years. What is particularly pleasing, however, are the confirmations of earlier speculations.

The Mazda 6 will be powered by a new six-cylinder engine with rear-wheel drive. The engine has not been produced yet, but its production is expected to start next year. There will also be a hybrid version with a 3.0-liter six-cylinder mid-hybrid engine with a 48-volt battery. Rumors says that Mazda will get a plug-in hybrid and an all-electric version.

The arrival of the new Mazda 6 is expected in the first half of 2022. It is not known whether it will be offered on the American market.

Source: Spyder7

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Opel Astra world premiere

Two days ago, at the Opel headquarters in Rüsselsheim, the new Opel Astra had its world premiere. The sixth generation of the Astra was developed for three years, and 25 members worked on the development of the project.

Half of the development project consisted of females, such as Zuzana Majorova (supplier product quality), Haiyan Yu (digital cockpit development – Opel Pure Panel), Ilka Höbermann (interior design), Mariella Vogler (chief engineer).

Mariella Vogler said: “An international team has come together to achieve the goal with great openness and mutual respect. You can’t create a car that evokes positive feelings if you don’t have a team mentality. The result was influenced not only by the female factor but also cooperation, interaction, and thus the final product better. ”

What makes the new Astra so desirable are the strong feelings that can be found in many aspects of the car like the lines on the sides that are clear and strong. An example of tactile excellence can be found on the back of the five-door Astra, where the team integrated the rear door opening mechanism into the Opel logo. The car has the latest version of adaptive Intelli-Lux LED® Pixel lights.

Inside, when you sit down, you are faced with a “visual detox”. The Pure Panel digital instrument panel and analog displays have been replaced by a new user interface. There are also self-developed ARG-certified front seats (“Aktion gesunder Rücken e.V” / Action for a healthy back).

“We want our customers to feel the enthusiasm that everyone involved in the development has invested in the car,” said chief engineer Mariella Vogler.

Source: Opel Pressroom