Video update: Audi A3 1.4 TFSI Sportback

In 2003, Audi launched its second generation of the A3, internally called the `Audi A3 8P`. The A3 shares its platform with the Volkswagen Golf V and the Touran. Between 2003 and 2005 the A3 did not have the distinctive Audi doubleframe grille, which was integrated into the cars design during the 2005 facelift. A second facelift took place in 2008, both updating the design as the technology available for the A3.

Pictures and more information about this particular Audi A3 can be found here: Picture update Audi A3 1.4 TFSI Sportback.

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI Sportback Walkaround - Exterior and interior shots of the car

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI Sportback Fuel Consumption Test - testing the fuel consumption under real life conditions

 Audi A3 1.4 TFSI Sportback Flatout - Putting the pedal to the metal on the German Autobahn  

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Video update: Mercedes Benz C180 (W204 Facelift 2012)

In 2011, the Mercedes Benz C-class (introduction: 2007) has received a Facelift, called "Mopf" (Modellpflege) in German. Beside minor changes in the tail- and headlight units and the front spoiler, the major improvement is the interior section. Another change was that the standard trim, which has been known under the "Classic" name, has lost its name and usually is referred to as "standard" or "basis (basic".

In the link below, you can find pictures and more details about this 2012 Mercedes Benz C180 Facelift with the basic trim:

Picture update: Mercedes Benz C180

Mercedes Benz C180 BlueEfficiency Walkaround - Exterior and interior shots of the car

Mercedes Benz C180 BlueEfficiency Fuel Consumption Test - testing the fuel consumption under real life conditions

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Picture update: Audi A3 1.4 TFSI Sportback

Specifications of the Audi A3 1.4 TFSI Sportback S Edition 
€31.845,00 Audi A3 1.4 TFSI Sportback S Edition

€978,00 Ice silver Metallic
€0,00 Cloth/leather upholstery black "Sprint" with S-line logo and silver stitching (see S Edition)
€0,00 17-inch 10-spoke alloy wheels (see S Edition)
€0,00 Interior trim: brushed aluminium
€0,00 Multifunction Sport Steering Wheel / 3 spoke / flat-bottom (see S Edition)

€184,00 Exterior mirrors - heated, electrically adjustable
€0,00 Model designation deletion
€0,00 Xenon Plus (see S Edition)
€399,00 Roof rails aluminium
€1011,00 Panoramic sunroof
€0,00 S-line roof spoiler (see S Edition)
€0,00 Comfort airconditioning, dual zone (see S Edition)
€0,00 Center arm rest (see S Edition)
€0,00 Bluetooth (see S Edition)
€902,00 Bose Sound System
€375,00 Audi Music Interface

S Edition package includes:

• S line exterior package
• S line interior package
• Multifunction Sport Steering Wheel
• Xenon plus
• Comfort airconditioning, dual zone
• Center arm rest
• Bluetooth

After market options: 

€950,00 Pioneer AVIC-F940BT navigation system

Approximate price in the Netherlands: €35.742,-*

*Prices are the Dutch prices in october 2012

For more pictures please look in the folder below:

Audi A3 8P

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The co-drivers view: Osnabrück / Autobahn A30

In this episode of the co-drivers view we visit the northern German city of "Osnabrück". Osnabrück is located in Lower Saxony and has a population of 164.119 inhabitants, making it the third-largest city in Lower Saxony. 

In the first video we drive through the western part of the city, into a residential area. After leaving the residential area, we head towards the outskirts of the city. In the second video we leave the city by turning onto the Autobahn A30 and driving westbound. Near the city and the interchange "Lotter Kreuz" there is a speed limit, but after that there is no restriction on the speed and we let the car (Audi A 3.0 TDI) fly.

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BMW Animated Explanations part 2

Since BMW introduced a new "navigation professional" when the BMW 7-series (F01) was put to the market, later spreading to other BMW-models, this system incorporated a lot of new features. One of these features was the onboard owners manual, in which videos explain the functioning of several of the options that the car is equipped with.

A few months ago some of these Animated Explanations had been posted on the Guitigefilmpjes blog, but some new videos have been added. A complete overview can be found below, with the new additions highlighted in bold.

BMW Animated Explanations (Playlist English):

- Dynamic Stability Control
- High-beam assist
- Park Distance Control
- Rearview camera
- Runflat Indicator
- Speed Limit Information
- Adaptive Headlights
- Adaptive Cruise Control

BMW Animierte Erklärungen (Playlist German):

- Dynamische Stabilitäts Control
- Fernlichtassistent
- Park Distance Control
- Rückfahrkamera
- Reifen Pannen Anzeige
- Speed Limit Information
- Adaptives Kurvenlicht
- Aktive Geschwindigkeitsregelung

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Picture update: BMW 520d Touring F11

As the summer draws to a close, I had the opportunity to make some more pictures and videos of the BMW 520d Touring that had been delivered early 2012. In an earlier blog the videos of this 520d had been posted, they can be found by clicking here: "Video update: BMW 520d Touring". Last but not least, there is also a car review on a 2011 BMW 520d F10 (sedan / limousine), that can be reached here: "Car review: BMW 520d F10".

Specifications of the BMW 520d Touring
€43.050,00 BMW 520d Touring

€980,00 Imperial Blue Metallic
€850,00 Black / anthracite Tudor cloth/leather upholstery
€900,00 18-inch alloy wheels styling 328
€0,00 Interior: Black trim, high gloss

€2350,00 8-speed Sport automatic transmission
€0,00 Sport Steering Wheel

€400,00 Air conditioning, automatic with extended features (Dual zone)
€280,00 Ambient lighting
€0,00 ECO PRO switch
€0,00 Floor mats, velour
€250,00 Sunblinds - rear side windows
€0,00 12V power sockets
€350,00 Roof rails, matt aluminium
€380,00 Heated front seats
€580,00 Sport seats, front

€150,00 Apps
€0,00 BMW Assist
€0,00 BMW Online
€150,00 Black panel display, full
€0,00 Internet
€100,00 Telephone USB audi interface
€3.800,00 Navigation system – Professional with bluetooth preperation
(including €750,00 Bluetooth preperation "Business")
€980,00 Loadspeaker system - BMW Professional
€320,00 Speed limit info display

€210,00 Interior mirror – auto dimming
€930,00 Xenon headlights
€270,00 Headlight wash
€810,00 Park Distance Control (PDC), front and rear

Approximate price in Germany: €59.680,-*

*Prices are the German prices in february 2012

Chrome accents on both the windows and roof rails

Interior trim black, high gloss (standard)

Sport seats in cloth / leather "Tudor" black

Partially electric seats

Sports steering wheel with the sport automatic transmission and steering wheel paddles

The red line indicates how much kilometers can be drivin on the remaining fuel in the tank, in this case 1218 kilometers

If driving in eco-pro mode, this blue numbers indicate the extra kilometers that can be drivin by the reduced fuel consumption of the eco-pro mode.

The bars indicate the fuel consumption during the last 15 minutes, the scale of which can be changed to 1 or  4 hours.

 Navigation system – Professional with a birds eye view

 Navigation system – Professional with the standard view

Rear (manual) sun shades

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