Suzuki R3 Concept Proposal for a Six Passenger Compact MPV Debuts at New Delhi Auto Show

This year’s Auto Expo in New Delhi, India, is turning out to be a crowd puller as many automakers chose the show to unveil an array of concept and production models designed with the domestic market in mind. Maruti Suzuki took the covers off the R3, a Compact Multi Purpose Vehicle (MPV) that was penned at the firm’s Research and Development Department in India.

Despite its compact size, the futuristic looking concept model can accommodate a total of six passengers in three rows of seats. Suzuki didn’t release any more details on the R3, but it has been speculated that the concept model may base a production version in the very near future.

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Audi V3 The MPV could come in 2016

Audi V3: The MPV could come in 2016. The Audi V3 could arrive in 2016 on the MQB platform. The new MVP of the German company could occupy the space left by the Seat Altea, in its highest version of the range, as this may no longer be manufactured soon. The curious idea of Audi, share components and other brothers Audi A3 platform, both the Volkswagen Golf and the Seat Leon. It would also be a model of seven seats. According to experts at Auto car, if all goes well with the V3, could be incorporated above a V6, but it is still early to speculate. Furthermore, as the MQB platform, mechanical and accepts different transmissions, we expect a great setting. Rumors, Rumors, Audi V3 and raise passions ...

The future Audi model, the V3 go on VAG group platform MQB modular transverse vehicle and take the place of the Seat Altea; more powerful and higher trim levels. It would also be equipped with components shared with the A3 and other models assembled by the VAG group, such as the Volkswagen Golf or Seat Leon, among others.

The idea of Germanic manufacturer, is to manufacture an MPV from six to seven seats, with a dynamic and technology to enter the segment of the MPV and win big this way, customers premium that escape to other brands , since they can not occupy more than five people, unless we are talking about the powerful and economical Audi Q7 nothing.

Mechanics
In terms of production, this new product model begin with the lower range, using the letter V, according to Auto car, forming what would be the V3, as shown in the Q family, and if successful, could see a larger V6 medium term, because Audi takes full advantage of all the different families.

Also, the Audi would have a V3 interior space than Audi A4, with the construction advantages of keeping the transverse engine, giving more space for passengers and a high comfort and superior comfort.

And besides, the MQB platform is the most profitable for VAG, supporting numerous mechanical and transmissions, and so there could be a wide range in the spectrum for the V3, without too many difficulties for the engineers of the Bavarian brand.

Initial phase
as has published in Britain, the Audi V3 and would even in the initial development phase, and appear in markets around the world in nearly four years, we are talking about him in Audi dealerships by 2016. Do you believe in the possibility of an Audi V3? Or is it just a rumor of an editor of the engine?

Whatever happens, the idea is as attractive as those who look for space in the cabin of the model, the Audi V3 find your perfect model family dynamic, and not be the pasta in some model high and expensive family Q. Soon comes the family of Audi V...

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Mercedes B Class Possible MPV with seven seats

Mercedes B Class: Possible MPV with seven seats. According to various publications and as many rumors, the Mercedes engineers would already be working on a 7-seater version of the newly released B Class. Thus, share range structure and equipment and engines, along with a good number of elements from the brand new B Class. The new big MVP presented at the Frankfurt Motor Show back in September 2013. Also would have a power range between 109 and 156 hp. Discover the new German MVP up seven seats ...

Possible seven-seat MPV
According to Autobild publications from Germany, which is a Swiss watch for German engineering issues, which would be responsible for Daimler and tucked into a larger version of its new-and successful B Class. The thought would offer a seven-seat MPV, who would face cars in this segment, as the Zafira Tourer or larger C-MAX.
Thus, the share structure of the current variant range, both in equipment and in engines, with a slight increase in price. The Frankfurt Motor Show in September next year, will present this new MPV German.

And other sources ...
According to information from the company Mercedes-Benz, theyd be stuck with a full B Class 7-seater, to fight with the Volkswagen Touran, which will mount the same engines as the 5-seater version. Possible powers, I leave them for you to take a look, are:
• B180 CDI BE 109 hp
• B200 CDI BE 136 hp
• B180 CVB200 BE 122 BE 156 hp
• B250 TURBO 211 HP 2.0

The latter provides, and features 350 Nm torque performance in reaching the 240 km / h and 0-100 km / h in 6.8 seconds. Consumption is 6.2 liters per 100 km; benefits associated with a sequential transmission 7G-DCT.

Engines and mechanical current B Class
this model is shown with a longer length and lower height offering a drag coefficient of the best in the market, which will be passed during these months by ECO Technology versions well see shortly.

The engine range consists of two petrol and two diesel versions. The diesel versions are: 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 109 hp and 200 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY with 136 hp, while the gasoline offered in 122 and 156 hp versions BlueEFFICIENCY 180 and 200 respectively.

Comparing the Mercedes Benz B Class with other carriers with similar characteristics to appreciate one of the more expensive models reaching over as the Opel Zafira or Ford C-Max. Due to its configuration may seem less spacious than previous generations, but it is not, indeed, is placed in an intermediate position between its rivals. Discover the B Class, up to seven seats...

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