Along with the first photos of the European specification Civic Type-R 3-door hatchback, Honda parts specialist unveiled its updated tuning package for the facelifted Stream MPV. Mugen’s aero body kit has all the familiar pieces such as a rear spoiler, front spoiler, and a roof-mounted rear wing.

Additional exterior adjustments include side skirts, a sport grille, and 17-inch alloy wheels. Owners of the 2010 Stream can also order beefier brakes, performance muffler with single exhaust pipe, sports suspension, and a sport air filter.

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The Citroën C3 Picasso brings together many qualities such as quality, affordability, performance, style and practicality. The interior of the Citroën C3 Picasso offers class-leading space, quirky design, modular seat layout, and creative storage solutions. Measuring 4.08m long, 1.73m wide and 1.62m tall, the car’s impressive cube-like body shape, creates an expansive space in the cabin while rounded curves soften the contours and give the car a cheerful appearance down to the playful grin of its ’smiling headlamps’.

Agile with a remarkably compact design, Citroën’s latest MPV is perfect for city driving with maneuverability and a tight turning circle that makes the Citroën C3 Picasso a plus on busy streets and any driver will feel confident thanks to the 3-part panoramic windscreen. The Citroën C3 Picasso will be available with a choice of two new petrol engines co-developed with BMW, and two HDi diesel units. Selling from £11,495 to £15,595

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The Renault Grand Scenic has been modified a bit compared to the 2004 model. While it is capable of accommodating 9 passengers, some minor adjustments may provide better space for this popular MPV. By stretching the standard five-seat Scénic by 9 inches, Renault’s engineers were able to offer an extra pair of seats, increasing practicality while keeping the car to a manageable size.

The cheapest route to ownership is a petrol-powered model. The entry-level 1.6-litre is almost as sprightly as the 2-litre, and will save you about 5mpg at the pumps, and some £300 on your initial outlay. A 2004-registered example can be yours for less than £4,000.

A word of warning, though. Steer clear of the entry-level Authentique model, which came without air-conditioning as standard: in a car with so much glass and a full complement of passengers, the Grand Scénic quickly becomes a greenhouse.

Regardless of engine size or trim grade, all Grand Scénic models score highly in safety tests, achieving a maximum five-star Euro NCAP score, and all models get front, side and curtain airbags as standard. Big savings can be made if you are unconcerned by having a few more miles on the clock. With Scénics proving popular among fleet buyers, it isn’t uncommon to find three-year-old cars that have covered 30,000 miles per year.

If you can bring yourself to ignore the psychological 100,000-mile barrier, there are some benefits with a high-mile corporate car such as this, as regular maintenance means frequent garage visits will also have taken care of the minor repairs so often ignored by private owners. With Grand Scénic models fetching barely more money than the equivalent “standard” five-seater Scénic, now could be the time to secure all the space you will ever need.

(Source) Times Online

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Toyota has added another twist to its popular car brand line Innova. Traditionally we all know the Toyota Innova to run on gas and diesel fuel but today, Toyota Kirloskar Motor (TKM) introduced the Innova CNG in India.

“Toyota is an environment conscious company committed to the cause of nurturing and protecting nature in its myriad forms. With CNG having established itself as an eco-friendly, reliable and economic fuel, TKM is pleased to announce India’s first ever energy efficient MPV in India. This is yet another step in our efforts to make the environment more inhabitable.”

The CNG Innova will be priced at around Rs 85000 higher than the current petrol version.

It can be recalled that the growing fuel costs have compelled every car maker to come up with an alternative fuel option cars in the market. There has been a surge in demand for such model in markets like India which are extremely price sensitive.

(Source) A Pakistan News

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