Honda to Debut New Civic Wagon Concept and Updated NSX at Geneva Auto Show

 

With the 2013 Geneva Auto Show being less than a month away, auto manufacturers are beginning to reveal details about the models they will debut in Switzerland.

Honda today announced that it has three premieres for the event. The first one is the Civic Wagon Concept, which the Japanese company says will provide “strong cues” for the production model that will be added to the European C-segment model’s line-up, likely within the next year or so.
The NSX Concept that was unveiled last month at the Detroit show as an Acura and gave us a look at the new supercar’s nearly production-ready interior will make its European debut in Geneva, naturally with Honda badges.
Finally, Honda’s stand will also feature the new CR-V compact crossover with the company’s new 1.6-liter i-DTEC diesel engine that is already available in the Civic hatchback. The new variant of the CR-V will be offered in European markets only with front-wheel drive and a manual transmission, with sales scheduled to start in autumn.

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New Lexus IS 300h Hybrid and Refinished LF CC Concept Heading to Geneva

 

European consumers will get their first taste of Lexus all-new premium compact IS sedan at the Geneva Motor Show, where the Japanese company will also display its LF-CC sports coupe concept finished in a fresh shade.

Following its debut at the Detroit Motor Show last month, the new sedan will be presented in full-hybrid trim as the IS 300h.
Lexus has said that its powertrain connects a 2.5-liter Atkinson-cycle four-cylinder petrol engine to an electric motor and a Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) driving the rear wheels, but has not yet released performance and fuel economy numbers.
The IS 300h will be offered with an F Sport package, featuring sportier-themed exterior and interior design features as well as driving dynamics. According to Lexus, the hybrid model will be sold in Europe, Japan and select international markets (no word if it will come to North America).
Joining the IS 300h is the LF-LC 2+2 hybrid sports coupe that will be presented in Geneva in a new Opal Blue finish, after the Detroit Shows red-bodied study and the Sydney Auto Shows Blue version.

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Mercedes Benz Announces New Sport Products for the A Class in Geneva v

The CLA front-wheel drive compact sedan was the single most important model from Mercedes-Benz’s extensive range that debuted at this year’s Geneva Motor Show. We’d rate the A 45 AMG a (very) close second, though; plus, the three-pointed star also decided to spray some of the 355HP mega-hatch sporty sparkle on the rest of its premium B-segment contender.

In order to showcase its new Sport Genuine Accessories products for the A-Class, Merc displayed an A 180 in “Polar Silver” with detachable body parts such as a front spoiler lip, rear diffuser and roof spoiler in “Jupiter Red”, along with a chequered flag sticker kit.
In order to showcase its new Sport Genuine Accessories products for the A-Class, Merc displayed an A 180 in “Polar Silver” with detachable body parts such as a front spoiler lip, rear diffuser and roof spoiler in “Jupiter Red”, along with a chequered flag sticker kit.

The Sport options also include the “Night” styling package, front and rear trim, a “Diamond” front grille, illuminated door sills bearing the Sport logo and 18-inch black and high-sheen alloys on the exterior and a sports, flat-bottomed steering wheel and sports pedals in the cabin.

Moreover, buyers will be able to further personalize their compact Mercedes-Benz with items such as a sports suspension kit, a sports brake kit with perforated discs and red front calipers and, if they feel like going for the full racing look, a “Track” sticker kit with numbers on the bonnet and doors.

 

2014 Jeep Compass with New 6 Speed Auto Heads to Geneva for its European Premiere

Land Rover will be displaying a new 9-speed automatic transmission for use on its passenger cars and SUVs at next weeks Geneva International Auto Show. The new ZF 9HP gearbox was developed by transmission specialist ZF with Land Rover being a lead partner in the project – or so the British company says. 

Specifically designed for transverse applications, the ZF unit is rather compact in dimensions, as despite sporting three more gears, it is only 6mm (0.23 inches) longer and actually weighs 7.5kg (16.5 pounds) less than the outgoing six-speed transmission it will replace.
According to the British carmaker, increasing the number of gear ratios from six to nine provides significant improvement in fuel consumption and a corresponding reduction in CO2 emissions, while the smaller ratio steps help improve response during acceleration, shift quality, drive and refinement.

 Furthermore, the lowest ratio in the new 9HP is far lower than the existing 6sp transmission, with the company stating that it is specifically designed for "off-road use, towing and more extreme on-road conditions like gradients and altitude, giving the driver a heightened sense of control".

Another special feature of the ZF 9HP is the adaptive shifting system that allows the software to learn from the drivers techniques "within seconds, sharpening up during brisk driving then slipping seamlessly into a more economical regime just as quickly when taking a more relaxed approach," according to Land Rover. 

“We are extremely excited about the 9HP which has been tailored exactly to dovetail with the unique attributes of our vehicles,” said John Edwards, Land Rover Global Brand Director. “It will add another layer of performance, refinement and efficiency, further enhancing Land Rover’s world class abilities.”