Suzuki Swift Review

It’s grown considerably too and the new Swift is bigger than its predecessor in every dimension. The Swift looks very modern and fresh despite the familiarity of its shape. The new Swift looks even better with subtle tweaking of the design. The rear tail-lamps stretch further along the length of the car and come with clear inset panels, which differentiates them from the all-red clusters of the original Swift.

The new Swift sticks to the tried and tested format of Mac Pherson struts up front and a torsion beam rear, but the design has been tweaked for better dynamics. Under the bonnet not much has changed, and the new Swift will come with the same 1.2 K-series petrol and 1.3 Fiat-sourced diesel motors as before. The benefits of the additional 50mm in the Swift’s wheelbase can be seen in the cabin. At 204-litres, boot space isn’t generous either.

The front seats are very generous and have a sportier design with more contours and strong side bolsters, but we prefer the flatter and softer design of the current Swift’s front buckets, which are among the comfiest around.

Suzuki hasn’t managed to lift cabin quality substantially with the new Swift. We wouldn’t be surprised if a USB input and Bluetooth connectivity are also added to the Swift’s roster of kit.

Fire-up the engine and it becomes immediately apparent that the Swift is a much better car to drive. The Swift’s grown-up feel comes largely from the substantially improved ride and handling. The best bit is that the Swift hasn’t lost its perky handling in its new avatar. The steering has been completely revamped with low-play joints in the steering-column shaft and a new variable-gear ratio design. The new Swift addresses many of the flaws of the old model while still retaining its very desirable character.

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Car Cleaning Tips

 Consider all the new fangled cleaning tools available now. One example is the advance-tech, hand-held system that cleans a car thoroughly, spot-free and with absolutely no hand drying. Here are a few more do-it-yourself car cleaning tips.
Dust the car interior thoroughly.Use a spray cleaner formulated for all hard surfaces, including windows and mirrors. There's a Magic Eraser marked "extra strength" and a new one now that foams on contact with water.

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BMW E30 Review

The BMW E30 was a compact executive car produced by BMW. The cars were powered by a range of inline 4 cylinder (BMW M10 , BMW M40 , & BMW M42) and inline 6 cylinder (BMW M20 and BMW M21) engines, with both petrol and diesel power.

The 318i had the same M10 engine, but with Jetronic fuel injection, pushing power to 77 kW (105 PS; 103 hp) and improving fuel economy. Finally, the 320i (2.0 L M20 with 92 kW (125 PS; 123 hp)) and 323i (2.3 L M20 with 105 kW (143 PS; 141 hp)) completed the range. Later, in 1985, a 2.5 L version of the M20 boosted the power of the top model to 125 kW (170 PS; 168 hp), replacing the old 323i. This resulted in 90 kW (122 PS; 121 hp).

The revision contained two significant changes in the engine department. First, the M20 straight-6 engines changed from Bosch Jetronic to Bosch Motronic. This boosted the 320i to 95 kW (129 PS; 127 hp) and the 325i to 126 kW (171 PS; 169 hp), all the while improving the economy. A new engine had been developed, a chain-driven cam 4 cylinder M42 1.8 L DOHC 16 V engine creating the 318is in 1989. The 316 was replaced by a 316i, which used a 1600 cc version of the M40, producing 75 kW (102 PS; 101 hp). A 4-speed manual was available for the 316 and 318i (Getrag 220). This model was produced both in 2 and 4 door versions had a detuned version of the M3 engine. It was the same S14 engine but with 2.0l and 143 kW (192 hp).

BMW South Africa provided the following specifications for the 333i: Powerplant - M30B32 6 Cylinder 3210 cc 145 kW (197 PS; 194 hp) at 5500 rpm. The cars were fitted with a 5 speed manual gearbox and limited slip differential. The cars were fitted with J7x16 Alpina wheels and Pirelli P7 (195x50VR16)tyres.

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BMW 325i in Indonesia Launches

The presence of complete series BMW 325i 3 Series models namely the BMW 320i and 320i Executive Business introduced in Indonesia in May 2009. 325i offers exceptional performance and handling, fuel consumption efficiency and comfort and entertainment features unmatched in its class.

Especially at night because the main lighting system has embraced technology to high intensity discharge (HID) lights are equipped with adaptive features.

Power source comes from the engine inline 6 cylinder 2497 cc smooth and efficient. To optimize the mixture of air and fuel at each engine speed range, BMW's Valvetronic technology adoption which controls the amount of air entering the engine actually needs. That features include Dynamic Stability Control (DSC +) and Tracton Dynamic Control (DTC). BMW 325i is the latest available at the official BMW network in five exterior colors: Alpine White, Black Sapphire, Space Grey, Titanium Silver and Monaco Blue. For matters of pricing, the BMW 325i price negotiable with a blank (off the road) in Jakarta Rp659 million, while the BMW 320i Executive appreciated Rp589 million, while the BMW 320i Business valued Rp519 million.

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