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Is the new Renault Clio RS not become what you had hoped? Perhaps the Volkswagen Polo R than for you. In early March next year, he is on the Geneva Motor Show. So says the British Autocar.

The Renault Clio III RS has many enemies, but few of them come close to a genuine driving experience. Most (compact) hot hatches provide above all a good dose of speed coupled with everyone friendly handling. The brand new Clio RS, at least that we expect based on the fact that it does not have an atmospheric block but has a turbocharged engine. Such engine can still mainly torque drive and that's just less exciting than seek the maximum power that is often near the red can be found.

Polo R
Anyway, it could just be that you are the new Clio RS is not like or are not a follower of Renault. Well of irascible Volkswagens? The bad news is that it always has a turbo feature. The good news about the upcoming Polo R is that he probably has a 2.0-liter TFSI unit, ie by more than 200 hp. Holds for the appearance of the R version especially the Polo WRC Street in mind, fat chance that future Polo topper looks like this.

The British Trident, which actually still goes back to 1966, the long awaited Iceni presented. Six years ago he dived for the first time, at various intervals after finally to debut at London show.

For the final product, Trident inspired by Jaguar and sports cars of the now defunct TVR. For the occasion, but she immediately renamed Grand Tourer, though we understand that choice not quite seen the Iceni a two-seat cabrio-coupe. But hey, who cares, the compact sports car is fast. Very fast!

Torque Executioner
The Iceni Grand Tourer pops ie in less than four seconds to '100 'and can reach a top of 320 km / h. And all with an average fuel consumption of just 4.0 l/100 km at an asking price of 75,000 pounds sterling. A utopia, which is accomplished by - yes - a diesel engine in the forecastle. From a truck! The block measuring less than 6.6 liter and runs at a constant speed of 70 mph (about 115 km / h) less than a thousand rows. The standard output is 436 hp at 1,286 Nm of torque. For those who want even faster tire smoke it there is even a version with 669 hp and 1422 Nm.

The Touareg is a lot tougher thanks to the new, tight R-Line. Dropouts, there are also the petrol versions and small diesel had the worst of it. Do not worry, the starting price falls with large steps.

Now the current Touareg over two years on the market, they have at Volkswagen decided the range of their top SUV streamline. This means that the narrower range, but appears to be more attractive. Where an omelette without breaking chips however and in this case it is the gasoline V6 and 204 hp V6 TDI that being sacrificed. And since no substitutes are proposed, only the 245 hp V6 TDI and Hybrid on the Tuareg honor. However, remember that the Hybrid still have the V6 TSI (333 hp) spooned and gasoline adepts there still so much to enjoy.

Drop
Despite the loss of the entry-gasoline (and increasing VAT) Volkswagen knows a substantial price reduction for the Touareg to achieve. Took the SUV formerly at least € 74.290, - (3.6 FSI petrol), the only remaining V6 TDI now gets a price tag of € 69.990, - hung (was € 78.790, -). Compared to the old price of this diesel is a savings of over 11 percent. Choose the Touareg Highline - who now standard on 18-inch alloy peace - then there must be at least € 76.890, - be made.

R-Line
Besides the regular and the Touareg Highline Volkswagen launch now the R-Line. In addition to the Highline means a sports suspension, 20-inch aluminum wheels, multifunctional and heated R-Line steering wheel, aluminum pedals, chrome exhaust pipes, flared wheel arches, R-Line bumpers, R-Line details and a black headliner. Charge plate for this sporty upgrade? The Touareg R-Line in the price list from € 80.790, -.

Hybrid
Finally there is the Touareg Hybrid. Volkswagen combines the 333-hp V6 TSI herein to a hybrid module that weighs only 55 kg. In combination with the automatic eight-speed automatic is even possible to fully electric drive short distances. Concessions you do with the Hybrid not to do, pull weight - usually a stumbling block for electric cars - is exactly the same with his brother-diesel: 3.5 tonnes. The price of the Hybrid was € 900, - planed and is now at € 98.990, -.

 A new Beetle Logic dictates a new Beetle Convertible. And where else but in sunny California Volkswagen presents its new open scion. At the Los Angeles Auto Show in November, the Beetle Convertible his debut.

Last spring, the Beetle and New Beetle again just with this transformation seemed this iconic model a much more rugged rascal be. Especially sporty roofline helped to the hairdresser image on the side scrolling. With the advent of the new Beetle Convertible is this actually a bit reversed. The new line Solitaire has given way to an electric soft top. This can then be driven again - up to 30 km / h - opened and closed. As we know from the Beetle is the soft top to the 'aft' making a supplied cover is needed to protect him from the elements.

Practical
Despite the folding system for the roof, the boot still offers 225 liters and the Beetle Convertible seats four people. The rear seat is also foldable to be able to transport long objects. To protect occupants shoot two roll bars up when the car detects a dangerous situation. The lap counters and extra glove box fit quite naturally into the Beetle tradition.

Beetle Convertible

Powertrain
as expected, the engine range of the Beetle Convertible equal to that of the 'coupe'. This means a range with 1.2 TSI (105 hp), 1.4 (160 hp) or 2.0 (200 hp) liters of diesel heaters for content and the choice of a 1.6 (105 hp) or 2.0 (140 hp) TDI. The 1.2 TSI and 1.6 TDI can be equipped with Blue Motion Technology.

The Volkswagen Beetle Convertible will appear in March 2013 in the showroom, prices follow up to the market introduction.