New Kia Soul Edition Irmscher 001

Another day, another special edition version of the Kia Soul. This one comes from Germany and it's the result of the cooperation between the South Korean automaker and the tuning house Irmscher.

Called the "Edition Irmscher 001", the package adds a variety of features including two-tone leather seats with red or graphite-colored diamond quilting pattern on the cushions and backrests, and black carbon-fiber-style leather on the outside areas. The same black-carbon-style leather is also found on the car's steering wheel and gearbox.

Buyers can also opt for a special exterior package that adds a black finish to the Soul's roof, bumper inserts and mirror caps, as well as stainless steel scuff plates, 18-inch alloy wheels shod in 225/45 R18 tires, and special graphics.

The Kia Soul "Irmscher 001 Edition" is available with all powerplants including a 126HP 1.6-liter petrol and a 128HP 1.6-liter diesel with a manual or automatic transmission, and trim levels.

Irmscher Opel Astra i1600 with Upgraded 200HP 1.6-liter Turbo

These are the first photos of Opel specialist Irmscher's new Astra i1600 hatchback that boasts a beefier turbocharged gasoline engine and a cosmetics package, among its other modifications.

Based on the most-powerful version of the new Astra, the 1.6 Turbo, the German tuner's engineers squeezed out an extra 20HP and 65Nm of torque from the four-cylinder petrol unit boosting output to 200HP and 295Nm or 217.6 lb-ft.

Irmscher's package also bundles a sport suspension that lowers the car's ride height by 30mm and a choice of 18- or 20-inch alloy wheels in beefier sport tires, which help give the Opel a meaner stance.

Rounding off the changes is the cosmetics kit that includes a front spoiler, side skirts, a rear diffuser that houses quad tail pipes, a roof spoiler, a new front grille finished in carbon and decorative stripes on the car's hood and the profile.

2011 Dodge Journey SR Rally Look Special by Irmscher

A new special edition version of the Dodge Journey crossover has been launched in Germany. The Journey SR is the outcome of the cooperation between Dodge and German tuning firm Irmscher, which has developed numerous special edition models for carmakers in Europe, the most recent being the 'Chevy Cruze Irmscher Edition'.

The Irmscher treatment for the Dodge Journey is purely cosmetic as there are no performance enhancements for the SR that keeps the standard model's 140HP 2.0-liter turbo diesel engine.

On the outside, the Journey SR combines a metallic black finish with twin-rally stripes in vintage orange that run throughout the body and black alloy wheels with an orange hue on the rims. Optionally, Dodge offers the Journey SR in a Inferno Red Metallic color with black stripes.

The lower front apron, roof spoiler, chrome tail pipe and tinted rear windows complete the exterior changes.

Inside, the Journey SR features a leather treatment for the instrument panel, aluminum sport pedals, a chunkier leather sports steering wheel, chrome / aluminum accents and unique floor mats.

In Germany, prices for the 2011 Journey SR 2.0D by Irmscher start from €31,190.

Irmscher to Present Peugeot 3008 RC Line at Geneva Motor Show

European tuning firm Irmscher will debut a new range of accessories called "RC Line" for the Peugeot 3008 at next week's Geneva Salon. The Irmscher mods inject some additional visual flair into the French firm's new compact crossover model.

The available bits for the exterior include a stainless steel radiator grille with chrome trimming, a front spoiler, side skirts and a roof spoiler. There's also a lowering kit and 19-inch alloy wheels that are available in silver or black finish and are wrapped in 225/40 R19 performance tires.

For the interior, Irmscher's accessorization programme includes a full leather treatment that covers the door panels, dashboard and central console as well as the seats.

Pricing and more detailed information will be revealed at the Geneva Motor Show on March 2.