Media Kit 2015 La 1Re Marque Média Auto Dans Le Monde Avec
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magazine magazine Media Kit 2015 La 1re marque média auto dans le monde avec plus de 12.000.000de lecteurs dans30pays magazine débarque en France le 30 avril 2015 magazine LE MAGAZINE JAGUAR XE ABOUT TORQUE TOPGE 15 • AR S 20 UB O Z ER ER Z O B 2 U 0 S 1 5 R A • E T G O P P O G : JAGUAR F-TYPE T REAR BIAS E A • R 5 1 S 0 U 2 B O Z R E Clues that this is the all-paw F? A reprofiled bonnet E R Z O B 2 U 0 S 1 5 R • A E T G O P necessary to clear the extra gubbins and a few badges. That’s it. Underneath, there’s a clutch pack that sits alongside the 8spd auto ’box behind the engine that – when it detects slip from the rear wheels – can direct torque forwards, up to a maximum of 70 per cent. In normal driving, the F is purely rear driven. But the Jag monitors traction, throttle and steering inputs to only actuate the AWD when the car really needs it – the V8R AWD will actually oversteer on ice, it’s just a little more controllable than the hot-rod 2WD. Result. A boxer engine makes AWD packaging a shortest-distance affair SYMMETRICAL: SUBARU WRX ST i Because the WRX’s boxer engine is mounted in line with the drivetrain, the Subaru maintains what it calls Symmetrical AWD or SAWD. Basically, it runs all four all of the time, though the WRX’s Driver Control Centre Differential (DCCD) uses a torque-sensing mechanical limited-slip diff and electronic control to allow the driver to adjust some of the torque distribution on the move. What you get is a very mechanical arrangement that is perhaps the most 4WD-feeling of any of the cars tested – it only shifts torque by about 10 per cent either way. Safety, security and ultimate grip but not prone to lairy tail-out action. TIRAGE FRANCE : With its sights firmly set on the 3-Series and C-Class, -style science... TG the new Jaguar XE has a BMW i8’s front and rear drive systems aren’t mountain to climb. Literally physically linked WORDS: JASON BARLOW / TOM FORD QUATTRO: AUDI RS3 HYBRID: BMW i 8 PICTURES: RICHARD PARDON Not all AWD systems are the same. Transverse, front-engined and featuring Audi’s The hybrid i8 is unique in this company in that WORDS: quattro drivetrain, the RS3 has a multi-plate while the 1.5-litre triple IC engine in the back Time for some Haldex-based AWD system within the rear axle that powers the rear wheels, the front-axle motivation runs a 50/50 split under normal driving, which can is solely via an electric motor. What this requires is aking a car drive all four wheels in a then be varied in any amount up to 100 per cent a very complicated set of sensors that monitor the pleasing manner isn’t just about bolting rear-drive. An electronically controlled torque- relationship, wheel speed and traction from the rear M in another driveshaft and crossing your vectoring function encourages neutrality (rather axle and adjust the power applied to the front axle fingers. And typically, every manufacturer than oversteer), and, although it sounds fruity, in accordingly. The problem is that the i8’s drivetrain has its own particular take on the application of torque. reality, the RS3 is the kind of car that encourages was conceived more with BMW’s Efficient Dynamics Jaguar F-Type AWD: Here’s TopGear’s handy guide to some of the most neat and tidy rather than lurid – essentially it feels ethos in mind rather than sports performance. much rear bias and typical forms of all-wheel drive... more front/four-wheel drive than rear biased. Hence it’s a bit trickier on the ice... an auto ’box EXPLAINED 082 FEBRUARY 2015 J TOPGEAR.COM 116 APRIL 2015 J TOPGEAR.COM TOPGEAR.COM J APRIL 2015 117 CITY CARS FORD FOCUS RS skimming down that trench on the 151lb ft from the blown 1.2 means it’s back aches and there’s cramp in Death Star. You sit high and bolt five seconds faster to 62mph than the my left leg. Not even the topsy upright too – not the comfiest for VOLKSWAGEN UP Smart and VW, though in the city it Smart disagreed with my lanky long trips, but perfect for spotting 1.0 60PS MOVE UP merely translates into more ambitious frame this much. those lane-hopping opportunities BLUEMOTION roundabout entry speeds. Seeking a distraction from in crosstown traffic. Price: £10,545 No matter. It’s still the least sciatica and traffic, I play pat-a-cake Weirdly, the bonsai-SUV Cactus (£11,210 as tested) sporty car I’ve driven. Don’t with the cabin. The Cactus might be feels altogether low-slung when you Engine: 999cc, 3cyl, worry, this isn’t some ‘there’s no stripped-out underneath, but it get into it from the Smart. You’d 59bhp, 70lb ft steering feel and it won’t lift-off doesn’t feel it inside. That huge think it was up there with the Performance: oversteer around Piccadilly Circus’ glovebox with Braille studs up top, Qashqai, wouldn’t you? But no, 0–62mph in 14.4secs, irrelevance – the approach is the stitched strap doorhandles – it 99mph max Citroen’s escaped concept car is really refreshing. Granted, the fidgety reeks of attention to detail. A few Transmission: 5spd a cleverly styled supermini. Still, it’s manual, FWD medium-speed ride (somehow worse rattles suggest build quality didn’t NEW BREED not massive inside – avoid the glass Economy: 65.7mpg, than the Smart’s, despite a wheelbase enjoy the same budget. roof if you need rear headroom, and advantage), lazy body control and BMW’s i3 deserves a tip of the 95g/km CO2 Twingo’s square-bottom the boot’s loading lip is waist-high. Weight: 940kg slow responses grate next to the Up’s hat for donating its twin-screen info steering wheel less The Cactus has a power advantage sneering composure. The Cactus layout too, though not its usability objectionable than Citroen’s (because Paul Horrell’s long-termer is more immature – less happy to – that touchscreen is the usual – that we have here – is a top-spec throw down its coat and cover the Peugeot-Citroen playschool effort. version), and thusly it’s the zestiest potholes and puddles of the urban The Cactus is not the car to buy engine here. A relatively massive jungle for you to step across. if you want to charge across town FYI, VW DAB But, you have to remember the at rush hour. The Smart is your Ooh – just remembered Cactus has been pared back – it’s companion for that – it’s like a ex. another Up flaw – 200kg lighter than the straight delivery scooter for people, not no digital radio! Wait, Citroen C4 nobody buys. Officially, pizzas. You’ll never see a Cactus TAKEOVERwhat’s that? DAB is now it’s within 80kg of the Twingo, so naff being driven quickly – the car only standard? Blast soundproofing and unruly suspension settles when its baggy gearchange isn’t a huge surprise. The shocking isn’t rushed, so if you slow right “ THE INCONSISTENT ‘LAG, driving position is, though: Citroen, down, its old-school comfy French why do I, as a fairly average six-foot- compliance starts to work its magic B-0-0-000ST’ OF THE one chap, have to sit bolt upright to on you. The Up mocks its refinement, 110.000 reach the Allegro/LaFerrari steering but the obliging softness to the square, which then bashes my knees whole car – not just its Airbump acne TWINGO IS VERY EIGHTIES” every time it passes a quarter-turn? – will find plenty of friends among After half an hour at the wheel, my the anti-Nürburgring brigade. Two very different approaches work well on their own terms TopGear magazine propose les meilleurs reportages sur les voitures VW’s Fox was a dog. But now things are looking up. Sorry Ford’s biggest, baddest badge is back. And for the first time ever, the RS is 4WD. qui font l’actualité dans le monde, quelle que soit leur catégorie. Here comes hot hatch heaven WORDS: PAUL HORRELL / PICTURES: ALEX HOWE The ForTwo goes for ultra sleek vents. Bijou design 116 MARCH 2015 J TOPGEAR.COM 130 MARCH 2015 TOPGEAR.COM J MARCH 2015 131 FOCUS TD ST VULCAN TG’S ONE MINUTE EXPERT Nous invitons le lecteur à s’installer au volant, que ce soit pour l’aider Got 60 seconds spare? Read these AUDI A3 E-TRON PEUGEOT 308 GT NISSANQ&A 370Z NISMO à choisir sa prochaine voiture ou tout simplement pour lui offrir un pur Nissan e-NV200 Combi • Latest update for • 3.7-litre n/a V6 is Niche plug BY CHRIS MOONEY the most hardcore the same. Pulls 370Z includes more GT stuffed strongly, but is ike the Citroen Berlingo – figure-hugging seats, inefficient and none Audi takes on the Prius with yet another A3 BY OLLIE KEW but also softened too tuneful. Six- The fastest 308 yet. Good as far as it goes... BY OLLIE KEW a past TG favourite – the dampers and better speed manual good L e-NV200 is basically a sound-deadening.VW Passatwith rev-match Estate You what? software. ow’s this for a line-up? commercial van converted into an otent letter, ‘i’.