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Volkswagen has recently come up with what it has been hinting for the last couple of months, the second generation Golf Plus, which was unveiled amidst much fanfare at the Bologna Motor Show, Italy. The design of the car happens to be an updated version of the new Golf Plus and bears a certain resemblance to the sixth generation Golf hatchback as far as body style is concerned. Nevertheless, the car has its own distinctive and dynamic style.

The front panel of the gadget is replete with a horizontally aligned band of the radiator grille, in addition to two high-gloss black cross-bars and an integrated Volkswagen roundel placed smartly between the newly renovated headlights.

The engines that are used in the Golf Plus are yet to be confirmed, but an advanced range of petrol and diesels features are incorporated in the unit making the model really cool. Moreover, fuel efficiency happens to be another of the many attractions of the car, and there is also low level of CO2 emission making it a darling with the environmentalists.

The New Golf Plus will be available in both the petrol and diesel versions, and will be linked to either a five- or six-speed manual or a six- or seven-speed DSG gearbox. The car is capable of being outfitted with any in-car entertainment system of choice, including high-end speakers and car stereos like the Fusion CA-IP500. According to company sources, one petrol option could be a 1.4-litre 122 PS TSI engine whose estimated CO2 emission stands at 146 g/km, and will have a top speed of 124 mph.

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The automatic hatchback version of the Mistubishi Lancer is celebrating its premiere in at the Paris Car Show taking place from October 4th to the 19th this year. The five door car, nicknamed “Sportback”, has been specially developed for Europe and should provide a sporty alternative to notchback models when it comes on the market in autumn.

To compliment its already aggressive front, Mitsubishi has added a roof spoiler to the fast sloping back. A new petrol motor with 80 kW/ 109 HP propels the car. In terms of transmission, the driver has the option between a manual five or gears, or an automatic. Prices have still yet to be released.

Moreover, a Ralliart variant is entering the market to function as a bridge between the normal Lancer, and the Lancer Evolution sport version coming in 2009. The all-wheel-drive car is available as a notchback and is propelled by a 176 kW/ 240 HP strong turbo petrol motor.