2009 CAR REVIEWS

Visitcars are staying one step ahead of the game to keep you up-to-date with the new cars to come in 2009.

The car enthusiasts among you should, those who just want to be the first to get these new motoring gems, or even those of you who just want to share your knowledge down the pub… Check out our new car reviews!

Range Rover Sport

There’s a new Range Rover Sport hitting our roads in 2009. An addition to the Sport range, this Tonka Toy’s changes won’t astound or astonish but there’s been a face-lift. Range Rover has given its sporty giant new lights and grille plus a new alloy design.

Under the bonnet there’s more to come! The 4.2 V8 and 2.7 turbo diesels are to be replaced with some new 5.0-litre V8 and 3.0-litre V6 TD’s.

When can you buy it? March 2009. The Range Rover Sport is likely to be seen in the Detroit show in January 2009. But don’t forget to search Visitcars car search for Range Rovers. Used cars and new cars are all available.

Bentley Continental GTC Speed

Bentley is set to launch a high performance speed model of its Continental GTC convertible. The prototype of this beauty was seen lapping the Nurburgring. The Continental GTC Speed is set to follow other speed versions; being a 6.0 litre V12 upgraded to 600bhp with revised radiator and air intakes, as well as an exhaust pipe and unique 20in multi-spoke alloys.

The engine upgrade of 50bhp should take the Bentley beast to reach 60mph in 4.5seconds before setting on its trail-blazing path to a huge 200mph top speed. All of which is pretty impressive for a 4-seat convertible.

The coupe and flying spur saloon versions of the continental also both have speed models, costing an extra £17,000 on top of the basic models. Launched in 2009, this Bentley will set you back £149,000.

Use Visitcars car search to find a range of Bentleys and othernew and used cars on our car search.

VW Golf Plus

Volkswagen’s latest Golf plus, similar to the worlds celebrities, is set to have a nose job. The popular VW Golf is not changing its look completely, although, there is a change in the door design plus, a new grille and a new front bumper.

The major changes will be on the inside of the VW, the damping of the engine will calm the noise in the cabin. The new interior will feature VW’s latest tech lifted from the MK6 golf. There will be Automatic Distance Control and Adaptive Chassis Control.

The changes under the bonnet will see the new Golf sporting 1.4, 1.4 TSI and diesel engine versions. However the 1.4 will be replaced in 2009 with a 1.2 TSI and a new 1.6 common-rail oil-burner. The VW will set you back £14,000.

Visitcars have a range of VW Golf’s in their car search database. Take a look!

Mazda 3 MPS

The Mazda is set to join the up-coming hot hatchbacks for 2009. Having to starve off competition from the Ford Focus RS, Renaultsport Megane and the 6th Generation VW Golf GTI.

Being launched in the 2009 Geneva motor show, the Mazda 3 will follow today’s model, reaching a racy 155mph, and 60mph in 6 seconds, making the Mazda one of the most competitive hatch backs.

The 3 door will set you back £18,995 but will definitely step up to a more exciting mark with its new grille, air intakes, side sills and rear-wing. The Mazda will hit the showrooms in September 2009.

The Next F430 – Ferrari’s F142

The next  Ferrari F430 is set to be released in late 2009, early 2010, known in Maranello as the F142.

This version will be slightly smaller and slightly lighter. There will be no soft top available for the consumer but it will be available with a quick, compact, power operated top which is a mix of purspex and the rest painted in the body paint colour, simply put, the F142 will be a CC coupe-convertible.

This a lighter and faster model with good performance and handling. For those petrol heads out there, there may be some changes made including, semi-active aeodynamics, brake energy tapped for torque loss compensation during upshifts, a compact pushrod suspension and a ballistic valve train for extra high-end grunt.