Some amazing new cars are due out in 2012. So what have we got to look to forward to and when?
The all new Focus has been a huge success for Ford. The new Focus is much more refined and a more sophisticated car to drive. Ford have just added a sporty addition to the range, the Zetec S. With its unique body styling kit and a choice of sporty engines this vehicle is worth a look. The most impressive of the engines and the current quickest Focus is the 1.6 180 PS. This amazing power is delivered from the Eco-Boost engine. Coming up later in the year we are looking forward to the launch of the highly anticipated Focus ST. The ST is due to arrive in Ford showrooms in November and with 22 BHP more than the previous ST we think it will be a race to the showroom doors! The Ford is set to deliver this extra power with reduced fuel costs and lower CO2 emissions.
Renault's Zoe, is a small electric car is due out mid 2012. This vehicle features Renault's regeneration technology. This technology uses the vehicles forward motion, whilst coasting or rolling down hills to help recharge the batteries. This is Renault's first all electric car and we believe it will open the flood gates for the other mainstream manufacturers to produce their vehicles. Zoe is due for launch in the Autumn. Renault, along with Phillips have decided to brighten your day and have developed Zoe preview light therapy system. This amazing technology is designed to put you in a good mood. Not a bad car to drive if you get out of the wrong side of the bed most mornings!
An old favourite which has already been re-launched is due to come back again. The Volkswagen Beetle is due to arrive at your local VW dealership this Summer. The brand new Beetle is anticipated to be priced between £15,000 - £25,000 and Volkswagen are promising their best Beetle yet! This is a bold statement as the first VW Beetle racked up an impressive 21 million vehicles sold from its launch in 1938. The new Beetle is sharing the VW Golf Platform which is good news since the Golf is widely regarded as one of the best cars in its class. The new Beetle is due to come in a choice of two refined engines from a 2.5 five cylinder petrol and 2.0 TSI turbo charged engine. There will also be a choice of transmissions with a standard five speed gearbox in the 2.5L.To a six speed automatic or choose the latest in technology with the Direct-Shift gearbox. The direct shift is an automatic transmission with a dual clutch system allowing the vehicle to pre-select the next gear. This allows for a great drive and in many cases greater fuel economy. We will have to keep watch and see what happens to this iconic car!
Between electric cars and direct-shift gearboxes, the theme for this year seems to be reducing fuel consumption and running costs of the vehicles. There are many ways that drivers can reduce their fuel costs, beginning with choosing the right car, and continuing every time they have their car tyres replaced now that the new tyre labelling is coming in.
