This picture was taken and sent to the editorial office of Autoreview by our freelance writer Dmitry Shulpin. Updated Mercedes-Benz A-class being tested in California. The current W177 generation sedan has become the first A-class in the US market (the hatchback is still not represented here), so the company also tests camouflaged cars in the States. However, apparently, few changes are expected: the cars will only slightly tweak the bumpers and lighting equipment. The debut of the updated family should take place before the end of this year.
Meanwhile, Mercedes itself announced another premiere: an extreme sedan will be presented on September 21 Mercedes-AMG C 63 new generation. The teaser has now been released though prototype such a car in colorful camouflage was shown back in May. Instead of the previous V8 engine, a two-liter turbo four will be under the hood, and an electric module will be located on the rear axle. The peak output of the hybrid system is approximately 670 hp. and 750 Nm. All details are coming soon.
And on September 27, the premiere of a pickup truck is scheduled Ford Super Duty new generation. The current family is being produced since 2015, it includes the heavy trucks of the F-250, F-350 and F-450 models, which are significantly different from the junior Ford-150 pickup. The new model will feature a more modern interior and advanced electronics, as well as a new 6.8L V8 engine. Although on the outside, the Ford Super Duty will retain its trademark brutal style.
Published teaser racing prototype Lamborghini class LMDh. The development of the car is carried out by the Lamborghini Squadra Corse division together with Ligier Automotive. The single coupe will have a carbon fiber monocoque and a hybrid powertrain. It consists of its own V8 biturbo petrol engine (with a 90-degree block collapse) and an Xtrac sequential gearbox unified for the entire LMDh class, in which a Bosch electric motor (68 hp) is integrated. Peak system power – 500 kW (681 hp). Estimated maximum speed – 340 km / h. The hybrid Lamborghini will hit the tracks in 2024.
At the company’s Texas plant Tesla produced the first ten thousand electric vehicles. The enterprise with a capacity of 250,000 cars a year was officially launched in April this year, while only Tesla Model Y SUVs are being produced here. Tesla has not yet announced the timing of reaching the planned capacity, but next year the production of Tesla Cybertruck pickups should begin at the Texas plant.
Announced the top version of the crossover Lynk & Co 09, which debuted in the initial gasoline version a year ago. The plug-in hybrid called Lynk & Co 09 EM-P is equipped with a two-liter gasoline turbo engine (254 hp) that drives the front axle and a separate electric motor on the rear axle. Previously, the company promised a peak power of 431 hp, but details about the production version will appear closer to the start of sales, which is scheduled for the end of this year.
Show car introduced Renault Hippie Caviar Motelthat is, a compact car camper made on the basis of a serial electric “heel” Renault Kangoo E-Tech. It is designed for one traveler: inside there is a bed, a work table and a compact kitchen unit. And behind the left sliding door there is a cabinet for sports equipment isolated from the passenger compartment. The roof is with a glass section, an awning can be pulled over the open rear doors. All equipment is standard – a 120 hp electric motor. and a traction battery with a capacity of 45 kWh, a full charge of which should be enough for 285 km of run.
Also today we talked about the hypercar Delage D12 and updated crossover Changan CS85.