Cars in 2012: Small Class

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If the crisis continues or can it wait for it? One thing is certain: 2012 will be a year full of highlights and a new model car. Especially the heat of battle in the compact class.

One for the masses

Cars of 2012 will be the year of the compact class. In September there is a new golf.With new technology and additional aid system is the seventh edition of the successful model from the late summer race hard to return the customer record. The first photograph of the interior can be expected that this new model is much more noble and chic. On the exterior, it will maintain the unique character of golf. As the flagship turbo engine comes with a 1.2 liter engine to 2.0 liters and power outputs up to 300 hp considered. In the compression ignition, Kamei wanted to go with all-new units at the beginning, all of which meet the stringent Euro 6 emissions standard.Besides known four-cylinder engine with cylinder deactivation, there will be more economical, including gas, electric and hybrid models. In addition, the media comes a new generation of three cylinders.

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Small trendsetters

Six months before the Gulf in the spring, Audi has launched a new A3. Audi A3 shares with the new Golf, the technical basis, but differ visually more powerful than the current version of the Brother Group. To start, there is only one three-door only once. Turbo engine, start-stop system and braking energy recovery is standard on all models. Once again, we'll be reloading model electric and plug-in hybrids. It will also be necessary, because the competition is not sleeping well known, yes.

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Until recently the new BMW 1 Series and also in the spring, announced the new Mercedes A-Class. The concept of a high-roof last year has been forgotten. A-Class looks flat and far more emotional than before. You also get the latest assistance systems, the new turbo engine and probably also the first time a remarkable design.In the medium term there will be including all-wheel drive and even 300-hp version of AMG. For more wind in a small vehicle to give the new Clio Renault and Toyota Auris reset of some success.