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Time machines

BODY-BUILDER
The updated Volvo S60 changed the image of a representative sedan pronounced sports features: a stylish anti -wing on the lid of the trunk, the front spoiler has more monumentality. It, like overhead thresholds, is now painted in the color of the body. There are three silver new options (Electric Silver), turquoise-blue (Orinoco Blue) and orange-red (Maple Red).
External mirrors gained turns repeaters, and at the same time a new algorithm: it is worth slightly pressing the steering wheel lever, and the signal automatically lights up three times.
The sports spirit is also in the cabin. The decoration is predominated by winged metal, and decorative panels made of mesh aluminum, and buttons, handles and overlays of the steering wheels from polished. The wheel itself is covered with perforated skin.
As an option, the buyer is offered an original instrument panel resembling a clock dial, exactly the same as in a more prestigious S80.
Touched changes and fillings of the car. Due to the rigid shock absorbers and suspension springs, resistance to diagonal hanging was increased by 25%, and stabilizers of a larger diameter were minimized by the rolls in corners. The new S60 feels much better on the road, managing it is more pleasant and comfortable.
For night trips, Volvo S60 has developed a new version of active bixenon headlights. At the command of the microprocessor, they can rotate in 15 in each direction. The price of a car in a basic configuration with a mechanical KP depends mainly on the engine power and the type of drive. With a 2.4 engine (140 hp) Volvo S60 costs $ 29,900, and with 2.5 l (210 hp) in the AWD version (all -wheel drive) $ 40,900. The most expensive Volvo S60 R model for $ 59,900 At the same time, the most powerful in her asset is as many as 300 horses.

Damian whim
Nissan Micra is hard not to notice. Eyeing plush toy is quite an adult car. Changes in the 2005 model are insignificant only at first glance. In fact, almost every node has undergone serious modernization. With a new, stronger bumper, you can not be afraid of contact parking, a different shape and thickened door glass protect better from wind noise, and the chip key allows not only to control the door locks, but also, without removing the motor from the pocket. And this is only a small part of the innovations.
How many cars will remind you of an important meeting or congratulate you on your birthday? And Nissan Micra will do this: in her side comprehensive organizer. The salon is designed as a good secretary. In a glove box with a volume of more than 12 liters (!) Three departments: for a bottle of water, for handles, for parking coupons; Behind a pocket where you can put the operation manual; On top of a retractable pallet for documents and maps of A4 format.
Under the chair of the front passenger is boxing, where a pair of shoes or laptop is freely placed. The rear seat can be shifted within 200 mm and folded its back in a ratio of 60:40, redistributing the place between the salon and the trunk. However, most of these goodies are available only in TEKNA trim levels (with a 5-speed manual transmission) and Luxury (with a 4-speed automatic transmission) with a 1.2 liter engine, 80 hp. They cost from $ 16,950 and from $ 17,750, respectively. However, in the basic configuration of Comfort (from $ 12,990, 1.2 l, 65 and 80 hp) the most necessary options are present: frontal airbags, a assistance system for braking (ABS, EBD and Nissan Brake Assist), ISOFIX mounts for ISOFIX for Children's seat, heating the front seats, external mirrors with electroregulation and heating, a retractable headlight washer. Nissan Micra is considered to be unconditionally female car, and for sure someone will choose her for beautiful eyes, but many according to the calculation.
 
Anatoly Sukhov
 

Source: The magazine "Driving"