Showing posts with label family vehicles. Show all posts
Showing posts with label family vehicles. Show all posts

5/19/2017

2018 Skoda Karoq - World premiere look back from Stockholm

 World premiere look back from Stockholm
2018 Skoda Karoq - World premiere look back from Stockholm
The world premiere of ŠKODA KAROQ took place in Stockholm on 18.5.2017, where it's real face was revealed! We were there and thanks to our Livestream, thousands of people from all around the world joined us. If you missed the Livestream don't worry, here is our highlights.

The ŠKODA KAROQ: New compact SUV with lots of space and state-of-the-art technology

Design: modern dynamic SUV design language
› Powertrains: four new engines, powerful and efficient TSI and TDI
› Chassis: state-of-the-art technology, up to five driving modes and special Off-Road mode
Driver assistance systems: extended range for increased safety and comfort
› ŠKODA Connect: infotainment with capacitive touch screen in glass design and Care Connect for assistance
› Equipment: Full-LED headlights, digital instrument panel
› ŠKODA drives SUV campaign forward with the ŠKODA KAROQ

The ŠKODA brand stands for an exceptional package. This also applies to the new KAROQ. The luggage compartment has a capacity of 521 l with the rear seats in place. With the rear seats folded down, the volume increases to 1,630 l. The VarioFlex system consists of three separate seats, which can be individually adjusted and the seats can also be completely removed – and the SUV is then converted into a van with a maximum load capacity of 1,810 liters.
Segment leader: connectivity solutions

Segment leader: connectivity solutions

The ŠKODA KAROQ is at the top of its segment with innovative connectivity solutions. The infotainment building blocks come from the second generation of the Group’s Modular Infotainment Matrix, offering state-of-the-art functions, interfaces and equipped with capacitive touch displays. The top systems Columbus and Amundsen have a Wi-Fi hotspot. An optional LTE module is available for the Columbus system. The Internet connection is based on today’s fastest mobile radio standard, with which passengers can surf and access email freely with their phones and tablets.
The new mobile online services
The new mobile online services ŠKODA Connect are divided into two categories: Infotainment online services are used for information and navigation; the CareConnect services for assistance in case of breakdowns and emergencies. The Emergency Call button, which will be part of the standard equipment in Europe from 2018, is now available as an optional CareConnect service. Additional online services can be accessed via the ŠKODA Connect app. These can be used to remotely check, configure and find the parking place of your car using a smartphone.
The intelligent capability of pairing a car with a smartphone has reached a new level in the ŠKODA KAROQ. The SmartLink+ platform, compatible with Apple CarPlay, Android Auto and MirrorLinkTM, is available as an option for the basic infotainment system Swing. SmartLink+ comes as standard with higher infotainment systems. The Phonebox with inductive charging couples the smartphone to the roof antenna and simultaneously charges it wirelessly.
the basic infotainment system

Reliable helpers: driver assistance systems

The ŠKODA KAROQ offers a comprehensive range of driver assistance systems. New comfort systems include Park Assist, Lane Assist and Traffic Jam Assist. Blind Spot Detect, Front Assist with predictive pedestrian protection and Emergency Assist serve to increase safety.
Reliable helpers: driver assistance systems
Additional driver assistance systems are available for the ŠKODA KAROQ to keep the car at a safe distance from the car ahead, to make it easier for the driver to change and keep in lane, to point out important traffic signs, and to assist when parking.

The freely programmable digital instrument panel is available for the first time in a ŠKODA. In the ŠKODA KAROQ, the cockpit displays can be set to the driver’s individual preferences.
Full-LED headlights with clear-lens optics are available as an option for the ŠKODA KAROQ from the Ambition trim level upwards. In the interior, new LED ambient lighting in the decorative door trims and the dashboard creates a pleasant atmosphere, which can be set to one of ten colours.
Powerful and agile: engines and chassis

Powerful and agile: engines and chassis

The ŠKODA KAROQ offers state-of-the-art technologies for engines. Five engine variants – two petrol and three diesel engines – are on offer. The two petrol engines and two diesels are new in the line-up. The displacement ranges are 1.0, 1.5, 1.6 and 2.0 l; the power range is from 85 kW (115 PS) to 140 kW (190 PS). All powertrains feature turbo-charged direct injection units as well as start -stop- technology and brake energy recovery. They are extremely efficient and comply with EU 6 regulations. With the exception of the most powerful diesel, all drivetrains can be ordered with a 6-speed manual gearbox or 7-speed DSG. The 2.0 TDI with 140 kW (190 PS) comes as standard with 4×4 drive and 7-speed DSG. The new 1.5 TSI has the special feature of cylinder deactivation.

3/28/2013

2014 Honda Odyssey features, and promotional video



The 2014 Honda Odyssey has made its debut, setting the new 'ultimate family vehicle' standard. Thoroughly refreshed for 2014, the Odyssey provides core safety upgrades, sharpened exterior styling and a revised interior with a host of new features and technologies including the only in-car vacuum, HondaVAC.