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VW Taigo for 2022

A small crossover is coming from Wolfsburg, as Volkswagen has announced the arrival of the Nivus on the European market with a different name. It is a VW Taigo that should fill the gap in VW’s offer of small crossovers. In addition to Europe, it is planned to be sold in Turkey and Africa.

The VW Taigo is a more elegant alternative to the T-Cross. The design is very reminiscent of the Nivus with a few interior details from the new Tiguans and Arteons, such as the new climate control settings introduced earlier this year.

With a length of 4.26 meters and a wheelbase of 2,566 mm, the Taigo is longer than the T-Cross model, regardless of the version. With a height (58.6 inches / 1.49 meters) and width (69 inches / 1.75 meters), it is longer, narrower and lower than the T-Roc model.

For the small crossover, VW has stored extremely well equipment such as matrix LED headlights, partial autonomous driving, 18-inch wheels, 9.2-inch touch screen, driver assistance features, and there is quite enough 438 liters of luggage space.

The Tiago comes with a 1.0-liter three-cylinder engine with 95 hp or 110 hp, and a 1.5-liter four-cylinder engine with 150 hp. The engine is paired with a five-speed or six-speed manual transmission and has front-wheel drive. There is also a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission.

Source: Volkswagen

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Ford Mustang Mach-E

Ford has produced a special Mustang Mach-E model for the AirVenture Show in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. It is a special model dedicated to Women Airforce Service Pilots of the Second World War.

The exterior of the car is made in a combination of silver and black with contrasting yellow details. The stars of the US Air Force are also on the car. The interior of the car is the same as the previous one, with the addition of a specially designed armrest with yellow contrasting stripes and the number “38”, which represents the number of female pilots who died in the air force. Yellow stripes can also be seen on the steering wheel, door panels and dashboard.

The electric Mustang Mach-E is powered by two electric motors with 346 hp and 428 lb-ft (580 Nm) of torque. With all-wheel drive, the Mustang Mach-E reaches 62 mph in 4.8 seconds. The car is based on the Mustang Mach-E Premium, and the full battery provides a range of 270 miles (435 km).

Female pilots did not take part in air battles. As volunteers, they transported planes to air bases thus making their significant contribution in World War II.

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2022 BMW iX – The new generation of electric vehicles

For the start of 2022, BMW has announced a new EV model, the BMW iX. It is an SUV with the same length as the X5 but with more interior space than the X7 model.

The BMW iX will be offered in two versions. The more powerful version, the xDrive50, will be powered by two electric motors with 516 hp (385kW). The engine will be powered by a 111 kWh battery that provides a range of 390 miles (630 km). The slightly weaker version, the xDrive40, will use a 77 kWh battery and will have 322 hp (240kW). One battery charge will be enough for a range of 265 miles (425 km). The BMW iX will have an adjustable air suspension with rear-wheel drive. It takes about 5 seconds to reach 62 mph with a top speed of 124 mph (200 km / h).

Entering the vehicle, the first thing you will notice is the touchscreen located on the large instrument panel. The heated front seats are upholstered in leather, and Loft microfiber fabric will be offered as an option. There will also be a panoramic sunroof with electronic shading.

When it comes to entertainment, the BMW iX will be equipped with a new generation infotainment system, the iDrive 8. It includes a 14.9-inch display combined with a 12.3-inch cluster for better passenger enjoyment on longer journeys.

The base model of the BMW iX in the US will cost around $ 84,000, while buyers in Europe will have to pay around € 77,000 ($ 91,300) for the same model.

Source: BMW