New exhausts from Klarius
Published: 06 April, 2022
Klarius Products has released 28 new exhausts, including full systems to fit the Ford C-Max. Nissan vehicles covered include the Qashqai 1.6 (2011-2013) and Navara (2017-2019). Toyota vehicles covered include the Auris 2.0 (2007-2009), Verso 1.6/1.8 (2009 - ) and RAV4 2.2 (2012 -). Volvo's XC60 2.0 (2013-2015) and the V40 SE Lux (2012 -) also have new exhausts, along with Volkswagen's Touran 1.4 TSI (2008-2015) and Amarok 2.0 (2011-). A number of Seat Leon and Altea models are covered too. There are also exhausts for the Audi A3, Citroën Dispatch 1.5, Chevrolet Captiva 2.0, MK7 Honda Civic 1.8 saloon and the Kia Rio 1.1, and more.
- Klarius: New exhausts, CATS and DPFs
Klarius' latest new-to-range parts include 49 new exhausts, CATs and DPFs for a variety of vehicles. New catalytic converters added to range meet the needs of Nissan’s Note, Cube and Qashqai 1.6. The new DPFs are for a wide selection of German models, such as the BMW 5 series diesel (2003-2007), as well as Volkswagen’s Golf 1.6 TDI (2009-2012) and Passat (2010).On the exhaust side, new items are available for BMW, Ford, Honda, Renault and VAG cars. Commercial vehicles also enjoy increased attention; with the Citroen Relay, Peugeot Boxer, Renault Trafic, Vauxhall Vivaro, Fiat Ducato and Doblo seeing new replacement exhausts.
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