The tests of the Renault Austral and BMW X1, the discovery of the Porsche Mission R, without forgetting a leap in the past with the Jaguar Type D, this is the summary of the TURBO program broadcast on Sunday October 2, 2022 on M6.
This Sunday in TURBO heading for Chicago aboard the new Nissan X-Trail. Dominique Chapatte and Etienne Bruet take you on a journey between Detroit and Chicago to discuss American automotive culture together. Contents of this program: Renault’s great novelty, the Austral, as well as the latest version of BMW’s best-seller, the X1, a compact SUV with an already long career…
(NB: the program in its entirety is still available on the Turbo.fr site on the Monday following its broadcast on television on M6)
AUSTRAL: THE NEW ARRIVAL IN THE RENAULT GALAXY
Journalist: Stéphane CAPELA
In seven years of career, the Renault Kadjar has never been able to worry the reference of the category the Peugeot 3008. Does its replacement – called Austral – have the means to dethrone its rival? If so, what are its arguments? To find out, head to Madrid in Spain.
BMW X1: A TRANSFORMED 3RD GENERATION
Journalist: Antoine ARNOUX
For its third generation, the BMW X1 starts from scratch. Everything is new: style, on-board technology, interior layout… Everything has been done to consolidate its star position in the premium small SUV niche. The X1, since the 1st generation appeared in 2009, remains one of the most popular BMWs on the market. 700,000 units for the 1st X1, around 1 million for the second…
PORSCHE MISSION R: THE FUTURE OF RACING
Journalist: Etienne BRUET
Codename: Mission R! After the Mission E, which heralded the Taycan sedan, Porsche presented the Mission R concept at the Munich Motor Show last year. With an R for Racing: if the dual motorization remains 100% electric, this concept takes on the features of a racing car dedicated to a possible one-design championship. A race reserved for the time being for customer competition and which foreshadows the future of motor racing. Etienne Bruet took the wheel
TYPE D: JAGUAR MAINTAINS THE MYTH
Journalist: Simon POTÉE-GALLINI
This is the story of the rebirth of a myth that we are going to tell you this morning in Turbo! That of the Jaguar Type D, 3 times winner of the 24 Hours of Le Mans in the mid-1950s. Well can you imagine that the British manufacturer decided to build 25 new copies, exactly identical to those produced there? is over 60 years old. Exclusive encounter with one of the most incredible racing cars in automotive history.