Porsche Macan Facelift

Porsche’s highest selling model is receiving its first significant update, with a refreshed interior, a new multimedia interface and updated styling touches. The new Macan is launched with a frugal 1984 cm3 turbocharged engine delivering 370 Nm between 1600 and 4500 rpm, and 245 hp between 5000 and 6750 rpm.

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Skoda Kodiaq RS

For its first RS-badged crossover, Skoda has made the odd choice of a turbodiesel engine: a twin turbodiesel 1964 cm3 4 cylinder developing 500 Nm between 1750 and 2500 rpm, with power peaking at 240 hp at 4000 rpm. This engine propels the 1805 kg DIN Kodiaq RS from 0 to 100 km/h in 7.0s, achieving a top speed of 220 km/h. Torque is sent to the four wheels through a 7 ratio DSG gearbox. Mileage is claimed at 6.0 L/100km in the european mixed cycle.

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Skoda Vision RS

Skoda wants the replacement of the Rapid to be more premium and far less utilitarian, and makes it clear by presenting this appealing concept, powered by a hybrid 1.5L TSI putting out 150 hp for assisted with a 102 electric motor for a 245 hp system power. A 13 kWh gross/9.9 kWh net battery pack supplies power to the motor, allowing 70 km of range. 0-100 km/h is claimed in 7.1 seconds, and CO2 emissions are 33 g/km.

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