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BMW X1 tiny: The small crossover SUV from BMW

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After the success of BMW X3 the company has decide to expand its range of crossover SUV’s. The company is on a go to design a small crossover SUV named as BMW X1 tiny that will be positioned below the BMW X3 and is expected to pose some competition to vehicles as the new Nissan Qashqai. This new vehicle is under planning and is expected to arrive in late 2010. The BMW X1 will be based on the 1-Series platform and will feature the same xDrive AWD system we saw on the current BMW X3. Via: blogspot

Ford Edge CUV: Spirit of a Sports Car, Versatility of an SUV

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Were you tuned in to the American idol last light, if you were, you won’t find the words above unfamiliar, for those of you who weren’t these are the concluding words of the two new Ford Edge CUV Commercials, which went on air during the last night episode of the American Idol. The first Commercial states that the Edge is 0.2 seconds faster than the BMW X5 and the second that it is quieter than the Lexus RS 350 . Both the commercials have been directed by David Mamet who has directed it wittingly making sure that the competitors do not take an offense to the dialogue between the two characters in the ad. Both the videos are uploaded here so you people can run through these two videos and decide for yourself whether the comparison mentioned is a ‘True Story’ or just another ‘Bold Move’ from Ford. Courtesy : Autoblog

Lexus bringing the all-new LX 570 SUV to New York

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During the 2007 New York International Auto Show, Lexus will come up with their all-new LX 570 luxury utility vehicle. The new vehicle gets a bump in egine capcity from the existing 268-horsepower 4.7L V8 to 5.7L V8, which will be the largest engine offered by Lexus till the date. Well, the new SUV is claimed to be producing about 400 horsepower. The New LX 570 is anticipated to be showcased during the first week of April. Via: Autoblog

Geneva Auto Show: Citroen drops C-Crosser SUV for Europeans

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Citroen has in time introduced their latest city crossover SUV dubbed C-Crosser after a long span of artillery volley. The new European SUV looks to be based on a re-badged 2007 Mitsubishi Outlander touting a French face and boasts 5+2 seating capacity. The vehicle runs on an HDi diesel engine with maximum torque of 280 lb-ft with peak 160bhp. It gets to a speed of 62mph in 9.9 seconds and the top speed limit is 124 mph. It would be available this summer for an expected price of between €27,000 and €34,000. Via: Suv-buster

Toyota picks Mississippi for $1.3 Billion SUV Plant

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The world’s second-largest automaker Toyota Motor Corp. is planning to pick northeast Mississippi to build $1.3 billion plant to accomplish heavy demand of sporty vehicles in the States. Toyota at a conference with Mississippi politicians on Tuesday reportedly said that the factory is due to open in 2010 to manufacture about 150,000 Highlander sport-utility vehicles a year at plant site in Blue Springs, 20 miles northwest of Tupelo. The plant is estimated to built on 1,700-acre site which include metal-stamping operations and will look ahead to employ approximately 2,000 people. Via: bloomberg

Porsche might add a new compact SUV to its line-up

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Sensing the heat from the rival luxury automakers who are rolling out an array of mid sized crossovers, Porsche is sniffing adding another compact SUV model to its line up. The new model will tout the same drivetrains as the larger Cayenne is anticipated to be offered with both the V6 and V8 powerplants. As CEO of the company has already hinted the new production units for the fopur door Panamera, we can hope for a new small SUV too. Via: Motorauthority

Work hard and play hard with Kia Mesa SUV

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Even though Kia sounds like Killed in Action, the KIA SUV is far from that. the Full-size Kia Mesa SUV will come to life in the year 2009.This is the latest SUV in the kia family. Let’s see what’s so special about it. As far as the body and the styling factor is concerned, I think it looks a lot like Dodge Magnum. It definitely going to be one of the stylish SUVs released in the market. This SUV can be compared with it’s parallels like Chevy Tahoe or the Ford Expedition. What can we expect? Interiors: * From the picture you can see the classy and well presented interior * Kia Mesa offers three rows of two seats. The seats are basically Captain’s chairs. So you can imagine the comfort level. * The cabin lighting is awesome. Neon lights will be provided in two rows. * DVD and video monitor on board. I think this will make the riders quiet and help them enjoy the ride. Kia President and CEO Peter M. Butterfield mentions: Designed to be rugged enough for play on the weekends yet sophisticated enough to take to the theater at night and the office on weekdays, the Mesa really brings everything you could ever want in a truck to the table As for the exteriors: * Kia promises a futuristic design * The engine will be a 3.8 liter V6 for starters eventually upgraded to a V8. I think this should give the big SUV plenty of power. * Conventional alloy wheels with 6 spokes. Although the SUV is going to be a big mass of steel to haul, it will still sell because of it’s posh interiors, unique seating capacity and all terrain capability. The company is looking forward to release the vehicle for the American market in 2009. Image Links: Weblogsinc and Thecarconnection Source Link: cars.blog.ca

BMW shrinks to mini suvs like Clubman

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The auto industry is shrinking these days. Recently automobile manufacturers all over the world are trying to shrink SUV sizes down to MINI SUVs. The auto industry leaders decided to cut down the size to MINI SUVs like Austin Ant, Suzuki Samurai, Moke as well as the MINI cooper. The latest MINI in the industry is the BMW MINI known as the CLUBMAN. The BMW’s design plant in California is working on the CLUBMAN. But, what’s it going to be like? * Clubman will be based on X5 and Z4 roadster. I think Clubman will find itself at ease with the X5 & Z4. * According to sources, it will have a long wheelbase. * It will be based on the BMW-1 series platform. Personally, I think this is a great idea since this would be a common platform and will be easy to provide future support for the clubman. This kind of vehicle is aimed for people who want to have the comfort of bigger SUVs yet drive them like a regular town car. Also, they provide plenty of room for all your stuff and passengers. Clubman is yet to be developed and should be out in the market around 2010. Once it rolls out and hits the streets, it will change the concept of SUVs. Image credits:blogsmithmedia & autoblog

Hyundai sees the future of SUVs green with their new HED 4 crossover

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If you thought that the Rinspeed’s eXasis is the only one to be made of high-tech plastic, you need to have a second thought after looking at the  new HED-4 concept crossover. The Hyundai European Design 4 has been developed as a result of a venture with GE Plastics. The SUV comes rocking Hyundai’s new Elastic Front technology and features a scratch-resistant windscreen (50 percent lighter than that of one made of glass). The compact two-door crossover has been blessed with an energy-absorbing “Elastic Front” to meet Euro-NCAP pedestrian safety standards. The innovative concept is claimed shows how the compact SUV of tomorrow can be safer and greener. Via: Autoexpress

BMW chairman gives green signal to 3-series based F3

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We have been hearing about the rumors of some new BMW 3-series based crossover vehicle and now, BMW has reported the development of a new model dubbed F3, which is slated for a 2010 launch. The new CUV based on the 3-series will be based around the modified 3-series platform and will either the rear-wheel drive or BMW’s xDrive AWD system. The F3 has been possibly designed to target the Honda CR-V and the Toyota RAV4. The F3 will be below the current model X3, both in price and size. Anyway, the 5-Series based MPV is anticipated to be revealed in mid-2009. Via: WindingRoad