Subaru R1 Rowl

The Subaru R1 was introduced by the Japanese carmaker Subaru on January 4, 2005. It was designed to fit within the Japanese keicar tax bracket. The R1 is a two-door version of the Subaru R2, but with a shorter body and wheelbase. The R1 is unusual in that it does not use up the maximum length allowed for by the keicar regulations—the only other keicars to have done this since the 1989 Autozam Carol were the Suzuki Twin and the European Smart Fortwo.

The Subaru R1e, an experimental battery electric vehicle, currently undergoing limited production for selected industrial clients in Japan. There is intense interest in this vehicle within the US EV community as it employs Lithium Ion batteries which contribute to a significant improvement in range, and wh

ich can be 80% recharged in just 15 minutes.

Engine
Engine capacity	658 cc
Engine type	4 cylinder DOHC 16-AVCS (i-CVT)
Compression ratio	10.5
Bore x Stroke	(56.6 x 66.8) mm
Power	54 bhp
Torque	63 Nm
Performance
Acceleration	unknown
Top Speed	unknown
Fuel consumption	22.2 km\L
Misc technical data
Transmission	Automatic
Drive type	FWD

Measurements
Dimensions (L x W x H)	(3395 x 1475 x 1510)mm
Wheelbase	2,195mm
Min turning radius	4,500mm
Kerb weight	810kg
Fuel tank capacity	30L
Brakes
Brakes (Front)	Ventilated disc
Brakes (Rear)	Drum
Suspension
Suspension (Front)	Strut with L-shaped lower arm
Suspension (Rear)	Strut with dual link

Press Release: Rising Gas Prices Spark Historic Interest in Mini

RISING GAS PRICES SPARK HISTORIC INTEREST IN MINI

MINIUSA.COM Experiences Unprecedented 88.9% Increase in Traffic as Americans Look to MINImize Their Gas Intake with the Coolest Small Car on the Market

Woodcliff Lake, NJ - June 12, 2008… In the wake of skyrocketing gas prices, MINI USA has received more than 920,000 visits to its website, MINIUSA.com, in the month of May - a record 88.9% increase from May 2007. MINI, which established the premium small car segment and has nearly doubled its sales over the last six years since its launch in the U.S. , is now the subject of unprecedented consumer interest as Americans look to smaller, more fuel efficient rides to help ease the pain at the gas pump.

The greater interest has already begun to result in increased sales for the coolest small car on the market - for the first five months of 2008, which included the highly successful launch of the MINI Clubman, MINI has experienced a 36% increase in sales compared with the same period a year ago.

“MINI has always been proud of its incredible fuel efficiency - we get 37 miles to the gallon, which is as good as most hybrids - and it has certainly been one of the reasons people choose to drive our cars,” said Jim McDowell, Vice President of MINI USA. “What we’re finding is that literally hundreds of thousands of people who haven’t thought about a MINI before are checking us out. We’re thrilled to have them - and hope they join those of us who discovered a long time ago that you can have a hip, cool car that’s fun to drive - and still save at the pump. The world is becoming more MINI every day.”

This weekend, hundreds of MINI owners and their MINIs will hit the road for some major fun when MINI Takes the States 2008 kicks off in Miami . The MINI tour will hit four cities this summer - Miami , Boston , Chicago and Los Angeles . In each city, there will be two days of action-packed events and activities, including an autocross, go-kart racing, rock climbing, a fun zone, a mountain bike stunt show, a car wash and more. Rolling Stone magazine, the number one pop culture reference, will also present performances by leading musical acts, including Michelle Branch and Blues Traveler, which are sure to rock the crowd. MINI Takes the States celebrates the spirit of the MINI brand in the U.S. , and fosters a sense of community among a growing group of passionate owners and enthusiasts.

MINI in the US
MINI is an independent brand of the BMW Group. In the United States , MINI USA operates as a business unit of BMW of North America, LLC which has been present in the United States since 1975. Rolls-Royce Motor Cars NA, LLC began distributing vehicles in 2003. The BMW Group in the United States has grown to include marketing, sales, and financial service organizations for the BMW brand of motor vehicles, including motorcycles, the MINI brand, and the Rolls-Royce brand of Motor Cars; DesignworksUSA, an industrial design firm in California ; a technology office in Silicon Valley and various other operations throughout the country. BMW Manufacturing Co., LLC in South Carolina is part of BMW Group’s global manufacturing network and is the exclusive manufacturing plant for all Z4 models, X5 Sports Activity Vehicles and X6 Sport Activity Coupes. The BMW Group sales organization is represented in the U.S. through networks of 338 BMW passenger car centers, 335 BMW Sports Activity Vehicle centers, 142 BMW motorcycle retailers, 82 MINI passenger car dealers, and 30 Rolls-Royce Motor Car dealers. BMW (US) Holding Corp., the BMW Group’s sales headquarters for North, Central and South America, is located in Woodcliff Lake , New Jersey .

[Source: MINI]

Source: www.autobloggreen.com

I Love Mitsubishi

Mitsubishi i is a kei car from Japanese automaker Mitsubishi Motors, first released in January 2006,twenty eight months after its debut at the 2003 Frankfurt Motor Show. It is the first four door automobile since the 1960s to employ a "rear midship" setup with the engine behind the passengers, in an attempt to improve safety and interior space without enlarging the overall exterior

The i won the 2007 Car of the Year award from the Japanese Automotive Researchers and Journalists Conference (RJC),and two other "Car of the Year" awards, from the Carview Corporation website and the Consumer's Choice. t also won the "Most Advanced Technology" Special Achievement Award at the 2006–07 Japan Car of the Year awards, where it was nominated unsuccessfully in the overall Car of the Year category,[41] ranked first in the Japan Mini-Car Automotive Performance, Execution and Layout (APEAL) Study published by J.D. Power Asia Pacific in October 2006, with a higher score than any previous winner,Aside from the 2006 Good Design Grand Prix, its style won Design Awards from the Japan Automotive Hall of Fame (JAHFA), and the magazines Popeye and Car Styling.

The Mitsubishi Version Hello Kitty

The Kitty Version

Manufacturer Mitsubishi Motors

Production 2006–present

Assembly Mizushima plant, Kurashiki, Okayama, Japan

Class Kei car

Body style(s) 5-door hatchback

Layout Mid-engine, rear-/four-wheel drive

Platform Mitsubishi MR platform

Engine(s) 659 cc DOHC MIVEC 12v I3

Transmission(s) 4-speed automatic

Wheelbase 2,550 mm (100.4 in)

Length 3,395 mm (133.7 in)

Width 1,475 mm (58.1 in)

Height 1,600 mm (63.0 in)

Curb weight 890–900 kg (1960–1985 lb)

Fuel capacity 35 l (7.7 imp gal/9.2 US gal)

Designer Olivier Boulay

Magnifico!!! Opel Corsa

The Opel Corsa is a supermini that has been produced by General Motors' European subsidiary Opel since 1982 and has also been sold under a variety of other brands (most notably Vauxhall, Chevrolet and Holden), and also spawned various derivatives in different markets, all of which are listed in appropriate sections below. Despite its global presence, it has never been sold in the United States or Canada.

The Corsa is built at Zaragoza in Spain, and also in countries like Germany (Eisenach), Argentina (Rosario), Brazil (São Caetano do Sul and São José dos Campos), Colombia (Bogotá), Mexico (Ramos Arizpe), South Africa (Port Elizabeth), India (Halol), and China (Shanghai)

Dimensions & Weights

Overall Length 3759 mm

Overall Width 1608 mm

Overall Height 1420 mm

Wheel Base 2443 mm

Ground Clearance 190 mm

Front Track 1387 mm

Rear Track 1388 mm

Front Headroom 930 mm

Front Legroom 1140 mm

Rear Legroom 800 mm

Rear Shoulder 1280 mm

Boot Space liter

Kerb Weight 1010 kg

Gross Vehicle Weight 1385 kg

No of Doors 5 door

Capacity

Seating Capacity 5 person

Fuel Tank Capacity 47 liter

Fuel Efficiency

Mileage (Highway) 14 km/liter

Mileage (City) 9.2 km/liter

Mileage (Overall) 10.2 km/liter

Performance

Maximum Speed 170 Km/Hour

Engine

Engine Type/Model e-TEC X14NE Engine

Displacement 1389 cc

Power 88 PS @ 6600 rpm

Torque 110 Nm @ 3200 rpm

Valve Mechanism

Bore 79 mm

Stroke 81.5 mm

Compression Ratio :1

No of Cylinders 4 cylinder

Cylinder Configuration in line

Valves per Cylender 4 valve

Fuel Type Petrol

Fuel System Electronic MPFI

Transmission

Transmission Type Manual

Gears/Speeds 5 Gears

Suspensions

Front Suspension McPherson Strut with Anti-Dive Geometry

Rear Suspension Crank Compound Suspension with Torsional Stabilizer Bars

Steering

Steering Type Power assisted Rack & Pinion

Power Assisted standard

Minimum Turning Radius 4.9 meter

Brakes

Front Brakes 236mm Discs

Rear Brakes 200mm Drums

Wheels & Tyres

Wheel Type Steel

Wheel Size 5.0J x 13

Tyres 175/70 R 13

The Extraordinary Mitsubishi Colt

The current Mitsubishi Colt is a supermini built by Mitsubishi Motors at their NedCar plant in the Netherlands, using the same underpinnings as its sister car, the now discontinued Smart Forfour. Mitsubishi has used the name twice previously, first as the marque of a series of kei cars and subcompact cars in the 1960s, and then as the export version of the Mitsubishi Mirage hatchback in the 1980s and 1990s. The Chrysler Corporation, Mitsubishi's longtime partner, also used the name in the 1970 when it rebadged the second generation Mitsubishi Galant as Dodge Colt and Plymouth Colt captive imports for the United States market.

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size: 1997 ccm (121.86 cubic inches)

Fuel type: Gasoline

Fuel mixed driving: 12.2 litres/100 km (19.28 miles per gallon)

Seats: 2

Drive: Rear wheels

Transmission: Manual, 5-speed

Airbags: 4. 0

Dimensions and weight

Weight: 1,400 kg (3,086.5 pounds)

Towing weight: 1,300 kg (2,866.0 pounds)

Overall length: 4,940 mm (194.5 inches)

Overall width: 1,590 mm (62.6 inches)

Overall height: 1,700 mm (66.9 inches)

Wheelbase: 2,960 mm (116.5 inches)

Fuel capacity: 69.0 litres (18.23 gallons)

Other specifications

Country of origin: Japan

Service interval: 15,000 km

Engine and transmission

Engine location: Front, transverse

Displacement: 1997 ccm (121.86 cubic inches)

Max power: 106.00 PS (78 kW or 105 HP) at 6000 Rev. per min.

Max torque: 158.00 Nm (16.1 kgf-m or 116.5 ft.lbs) at 3500 Rev. per min.

Compression: 9.5:1

Bore x stroke: 85.0 x 88.0 mm (3.3 x 3.5 inches)

Fuel system: Carburettor

Valves per cylinder: 4

Fuel control: Single overhead cam (SOHC)

Gearbox: Manual, 5-speed

Speed and acceleration

Top speed: 162.0 km/h (100.7 mph)

0-100 km/h (0-62 mph): 14.0 seconds

Power/weight ratio: 0.0757 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Max no. of doors: 2

Passenger space: 2,803 litres (741 gallons)

Optional cargo space: 1,075 litres (284 gallons)

Aerodynamic dragcoefisient: 0.3

Steering, brakes and tires

Steering: Power assisted steering

Brake details: Antiblocking system

Front tire dimensions: 245/75-R15

Rear tire dimensions: 245/75-R15

Front suspension: Wishbone

The One Of A Kind Mazda 2

The Demio (also sold as the Mazda 121, Mazda Metro, Mazda2 and Ford Festiva Mini Wagon) was originally a small minivan or tall station wagon which debuted in 1996. The third generation Demio introduced in 2007 was a significant departure from earlier models in terms of style, giving it a much sportier appearance and earning it the 2008 World Car of the Year title.

As of 2005, 892,000 Demios had been sold worldwide since introduction.

Body

Bodystyle: Sedan

Doors: 5

Seating capacity: 5

Powertrain

Type of engine : In-line

Cylinders: 4

Engine installation: Front mounted engine, transversee

Cubic capacity: 1349 cm³ 82 cu.in.

Max. power output: 63 kW 86 PS ~ 84 hp @ 6000 rpm

Bore x Stroke: 74.0 X 78.4 mm

Compression ratio: 10.0:1

Valves per cylinder : 4

Valvetrain: Dual Over-Head Cam (DOHC)

Fuel injection: Multipoint injection

Charger : None

Max. Torque Note: 122 Nm 90 lbs ft @ 3500 rpm

Drivetrain serial : Front wheel drive

Manual gearbox: 5

Automatic transmission -

Displacement-to-power ratio: 46.7 kW/l 63.7 PS/l ~ 62.2 hp/l

Performance

0 to 100 km/h (~ 0 to 62 mph) 13.3 sec.

Top speed: 172 km/h ~ 106 mph

Weight-to-power ratio: 15.1 kg/kW 11.1 kg/PS ~ 11.3 kg/hp

Chassis & Suspension

Front: Transverse control arm Spring strut Transverse stabilizer

Rear: Torsion beam trailing arm axle Coil spring

Power steering: serial

Front brakes: Disc brakes, inner-vented

Rear brakes: Drum brakes

Tyre dimensions: 185/55 R 15 H

Safety Features

Anti-Lock Brake System: serial

Anti-Slip Regulation: serial

Electronic Stabilization Programm (ESP): serial

Side airbags: serial

Head airbags: serial

Fuel consumption

Recommended fuel: Premium unleaded, 95 RON

Ø-Consumption : 5.4 l/100 km ~ 43.55 mpg

CO2 emissions: 129.6 CO2 g/km

Living with Renault Twingo

The Renault Twingo is a city car built by French automaker Renault, first presented at the Paris Motor Show in September 1992 and sold in continental European markets from 1993. The second generation Twingo was launched in Summer 2007.

The "Twingo" name is a portmanteau derived from the words "Twist", "Swing" and "Tango" and it is said to denote the "fun and active" "personality" of the car.

Main features, safety and economy

Engine size: 1149 ccm (70.11 cubic inches)

Fuel type: Gasoline, unleaded 95

Fuel mixed driving: 5.9 litres/100 km (40.21 miles per gallon)

Seats: 4

Drive: Front wheels

Transmission: Manual, 5-speed

Airbags: 6. Front airbags.

Engine and transmission

Engine location: Front, transverse

Displacement: 1149 ccm (70.11 cubic inches)

Engine type: Inline, 4 cylinder

Max power: 60.00 PS (44 kW or 59 HP) at 5250 Rev. per min.

Max torque: 93.00 Nm (9.5 kgf-m or 68.6 ft.lbs) at 2500 Rev. per min.

Compression: 9.6:1

Bore x stroke: 69.0 x 76.8 mm (2.7 x 3.0 inches)

Fuel system: Injection

Valves per cylinder: 2

Fuel control: Overhead cam (OHC)

Lubrication system: Wet sump

Cooling system: Liquid

Gearbox: Manual, 5-speed

Speed and acceleration

Top speed: 151.0 km/h (93.8 mph)

0-100 km/h (0-62 mph): 13.4 seconds

Power/weight ratio: 0.0670 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Chassis type: Hatchback

Max no. of doors: 3

Passenger space: 4,810 litres (1,271 gallons)

Cargo space: 168 litres (44 gallons)

Optional cargo space: 1,096 litres (290 gallons)

Aerodynamic dragcoefisient: 0.3

Steering, brakes and tires

Steering: Power assisted steering.

Front brakes: Ventilated disks

Rear brakes: Drums

Brake details: Antiblocking system (ABS).

Front tire dimensions: 155/65-R14

Rear tire dimensions: 155/65-R14

Dimensions and weight

Weight: 895 kg (1,973.1 pounds)

Max weight with load: 1,230 kg (2,711.7 pounds)

Towing weight: 600 kg (1,322.8 pounds)

Overall length: 3,440 mm (135.4 inches)

Overall width: 1,640 mm (64.6 inches)

Overall height: 1,430 mm (56.3 inches)

Wheelbase: 2,350 mm (92.5 inches)

Fuel capacity: 40.0 litres (10.57 gallons)

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Chevrolet Aveo Roadshow !!!

Chevrolet Aveo is a subcompact cars manufactured by General Motors but was released as The Daewoo Kalos of South Korea which a subsidiary of GM.It was introduced in 2001 and was sold in 120 countries worldwide.

Marketed under five GM brands and eleven different nameplates, the Kalos vehicles have evolved through two styling generations. The nomenclature of the two generations, T200 and T250, derive from the internal coding used by first Daewoo and then GM Daewoo, during the car's development, and both generations have been built on a dedicated platform sharing three body styles and five engine configurations — and shared with no other vehicles.

The nameplate "Kalos" derives from the Greek word kalos for "beautiful".

Performance & Efficiency
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1,598 cc 1.6 liters in-line 4 front engine with 79.0 mm bore, 81.5 mm stroke, 9.5 compression ratio, double overhead cam and four valves per cylinder LXT
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Unleaded fuel 87
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Multi-point injection fuel system
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11.0 gallon main unleaded fuel tank 9.2
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Power: 77 kW , 103 HP SAE @ 5,800 rpm; 107 ft lb , 145 Nm @ 3,400 rpm

Handling, Ride & Braking
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Two disc brakes including two ventilated discs
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Spacesaver steel rim internal spare wheel
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Strut front suspension independent with stabilizer bar and coil springs, torsion beam rear suspension semi-independent with coil springs

Exterior & Aerodynamics
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Body color front and rear bumpers
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Day time running lights
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Driver and passenger internally adjustable body color door mirrors
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External dimensions: overall length (inches): 169.7, overall width (inches): 67.3, overall height (inches): 58.9, wheelbase (inches): 97.6, front track (inches): 57.1, rear track (inches): 56.3 and curb to curb turning circle (feet): 33.0
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Complex surface lens halogen bulb headlights
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Luxury trim carbon fiber look on doors and alloy look on dashboard
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Metallic paint
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Fixed rear window with defogger
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Tinted glass on cabin
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Weights: curb weight (lbs) 2,531
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Windshield wipers with fixed intermittent wipe

Interior
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12v power outlet: front and 1
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Air conditioning with rear outlet
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Element antenna
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Front ashtray
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Audio system with AM/FM
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Cargo area light
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Cargo capacity: all seats in place (cu ft): 12.4
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Front seats cigar lighter
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Clock
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Full dashboard and floor console with open storage box
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Courtesy lights
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Front seats cup holders pop out, rear seats cup holders fixed
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Door ajar warning
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Door pockets/bins for driver seat and passenger seat
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Floor mats
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Driver front airbag with multi-stage deployment, passenger front airbag with occupant sensors and multi-stage deployment
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Bucket driver seat with height adjustment and lumbar adjustment, bucket passenger seat
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Height adjustable 3-point reel front seat belts on driver seat and passenger seat with pre-tensioners
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Front seat center armrest
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Two height adjustable head restraints on front seats and rear seats
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Internal dimensions: front headroom (inches): 39.3, rear headroom (inches): 37.4, front hip room (inches): 51.6, rear hip room (inches): 52.8, front leg room (inches): 41.3, rear leg room (inches): 35.4, front shoulder room (inches): 53.6, rear shoulder room (inches): 52.8 and interior volume (cu ft): 90.7
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Low tire pressure indicator
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Power steering
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3-point reel rear seat belts on driver side, passenger side and center side
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Three asymmetrical split bench front facing rear seats with zero adjustments
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Rear view mirror
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Remote fuel filler door release
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Mechanical remote trunk/hatch release
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Front seat back storage
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Cloth seat upholstery with additional cloth
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Seating: five seats
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Front side airbag
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Four speaker(s)
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Plastic steering wheel with tilt adjustment
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Tachometer
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Driver and passenger vanity mirror
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Ventilation system with micro filter

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