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Citroen unveiled the other day, prices, engines and equipment for its new C4 2011. Leading French model was presented in Paris 2010, and now we can know in detail.

The equipment consists of the following versions:

Business: ABS (with support for emergency braking and Electronic Brake Distribution), ESP (Hill-start assist and traction control, intelligent), 6 airbags (front, side and curtain), speed-limiting regulator, air conditioning and chilled glovebox, electric windows front and sequential, gear shift indicator in manual gearboxes, and thermal power outside mirrors, and bench 2 / 3 – 1 / 3

Also features: Radio CD RDS MP3 6 speakers and audio jack, spare wheel homogeneous, central locking with remote control, trip computer, Isofix fixings three-point rear outboard seats, trim 15”tampa and tissue C & T Ponty dark gray.

Sport: Automatic climate control with three modes based REST and air diffusion, limiter / regulator programmable foglights “Cornering Light” Connecting Box (Bluetooth headset, USB jack and jack), rear electric windows, sequential, customizable polyphonic sounds, turning on lights and automatic front wipers, electrochromic inside rearview mirror, leather steering wheel and electric parking brake (CMP only).

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Renault has introduced the it said concept, its novelty in the Paris Motor Show 2010. It is an all-electric concept.

The it said is a two-seat coupe with a central electric motor and battery pack in an upright position behind the two seats. The electric motor produces 150 hp and 226 Nm of torque and allowing a range of about 160 km.

Thanks to its drag coefficient of 0.25 achieved allows reaching 50 mph in 2 seconds and 100 km / h in 5. The maximum speed is 180 km / h.

It said Renault is also equipped with an energy recovery system that can be used with a touch of the button on the steering wheel.

Nissan also has its Concept at the Paris Motor Show 2010, is the Nissan Townpod.

The Nissan Townpod provides a simple platform that each user can tailor to your own needs using both its own and accessories supplied by external providers. The Townpod uses the same zero-emission technology LEAF Nissan, not made public power or engine.

The driver sits in front of a simple but futuristic steering wheel, and two levers to operate the lights and wipers, dashboard has no other elements. The gearbox is a simple joystick next to the driver’s seat.

Access to aids such as air conditioning and entertainment equipment is made using two digital displays located in the center of the dashboard. The top monitor becomes the vehicle instrumentation and offers the same speed, the state of battery charge, remaining range and satellite navigation system. This system is equipped with Bluetooth wireless technology.

The bottom screen provides controls the browser, allows checks of all vehicle systems and operates the audio system Townpod Nissan.

The rear seat can prioritize legroom for passengers or luggage destined for.

The Puck is a ball the size of a squash ball with a width cut in the middle that allows you to dock beverage holders, mobile phones, hooks for bags or any other accessory that both Nissan and external providers that can be considered useful tools for everyday use the vehicle. Pucks themselves are placed in round holes located on the dashboard, center console and doors of the car. The driver and no car designers, is decided by their position and orientation.