Archive for May, 2010

Kia Spectra Sedan

Friday, May 28th, 2010

Kia spectra sedan was under production from the year 2000-2009. Manufactured by KIA motors the sedan comes under the category of a small family car or a compact car. First introduced in Korea and United states, the car in the year 200 was nothing more than a tailgate adaptation of its predecessor the Kia Sephia.

Over the years it underwent changes and in the year 2006 there was a substantial transformation in the car. The head lamp area was completely revamped. Known as the mid-generation facelift for the sedan there were other changes like changes in the backlight area which needed some minor tweaks in changing the lamp areas etc. in short the entire rear portion was in for major design revamps. The styling brought it to focus again and put it back on the stylish list thus keeping with the times. The car was succeeded by the kia forte which made it debut in the year 2009.

Kia Forte Sedan

Friday, May 28th, 2010

Kia forte is the next offering from the kia automotive group which is a subsidiary of the Hyundai motors. Priced at a decent $14390 the sedan is a tough competition for the line of cars in the segment which are nothing short of big shots, namely, the corolla, DX CIVIC, Sentra. The sedan has a great horsepower that is a whooping 156 HP@6200 RPMS. A great horsepower is complemented with the even better torque which is 144ft/lbs which given its weight is a tough match in its segment.

The sedan has a warranty that is unmatched with different areas covered under a maximum of 5 years warranty. The sedan has also won very good ratings in all the crash tests that it has undergone making it an extremely safe car to drive. There are also important other additions to the sedan like IPOD connectivity and standard Bluetooth consoles. There are also steering wheel audio controls in the car that are the firsts for the segment.

Ram 5500 Truck

Friday, May 21st, 2010

The truck is a pick up truck that has been manufactured by the Chrysler LLC. There was a change in the brand names in the year 2009. It was sold under the brand name of dodge before and now is sold as Ram. The company has been producing trucks for decades now with the first truck going into production in the year 1981 and has never looked back since. The truck has a front engine and has a rear wheel drive. The truck alo comes in the heavy duty chassis cab version though the mega cab option is available only in the 2500/3500 versions of the truck.

The truck takes special care of safety with all the major safety standards adhered to the truck also has a disc break system for all the four wheels besides airbags in the side curtains. There is also an electronic stability program. All major standard crash tests have been passed by the truck with satisfactory results.

Kia Rio Sedan

Wednesday, May 19th, 2010

The Kia Rio Sedan is manufactured by Kia Motors which is the subsidiary of the Hyundai Kia Automotive Group. The sedan has been under production since the year 2000. The car is the successors of Kia Pride and Kia Avella. It is a sub-compact car that has a FF layout. With a 45l fuel capacity the car is a class apart. The sedan comes with two engine varieties one with gasoline and another with a diesel. The wheelbase is pretty strong at 2500mm.

The sedan has come a long way and has gone subsequent changes in the years that have followed. . The car is now in its second generation and has a new corporate grille to boast of. Popularly known as the Tiger Nose, the eye-catching design has been given by Peter Schreyer. There is a complete facelift and also has a newer better (optional) Bluetooth hands-free phone operation. Besides there has also been a change in the gauges cluster.

Aston Martin Rapide Sedan

Saturday, May 15th, 2010

The stylish sedan was launched early this year and is under production as of now. It is manufactured by the much respected sports car manufacturer Aston Martin and is the successor to the extremely popular Aston Martin Lagonda. The 4 door stylish saloon is categorized as a Grand Tourer and is all set to be a tough competitor for the like of the Mercedes Benz CLS-Class.

The car was in the conceptualization stage for a long time now and was first made public at the North American international auto show in 2006. There are many interesting features in the car. This will be the first car to sport a full length glass roof and LED glass bars for the rear. Besides there are features like the tilt-telescopic steering wheel, bi-xenon headlamps and LED tail lamps. The seats are made of leather and the car has a walnut trim for the dashboard.

2012 Opel Corsa

Monday, May 3rd, 2010

The 2012 Opel Corsa will be a great advancement from the other Opel models that are available in the market. Produced and marketed by the popular car company Opel, it promises to be a great vehicle for both common and luxury car consumers. The car will come with better features and also a smart and sleek design.

The 2012 Opel Corsa has a fully automatic brake system which helps you to properly drive according to the road condition and traffic. The brake also reduces wear and tear of the car engine to a great extent. There is a highly powered electric engine and motor which enhances speed and at the same time reduces emissions to a great extent.

Other features of the 2012 Opel Corsa are high power back up, spacious and convenient interiors, fully automatic sound and sprinkler system and so on. The cost is also expected to be within the reach of the common man.

2012 Hummer H4

Saturday, May 1st, 2010

The 2012 Hummer H4 is one of the specialized brands of cars that are slated to be launched in the market in early 2012. The car is manufactured by the Hummer Division of the well known automobile giant General Motors and seems that it will enjoy a good market in the long run.

One of the main advantages that the 2012 Hummer H4 will have over others is its strength and design. This will make it very suitable for rocky and other unfavorable natural terrains. The dual engines of the car will also be a big factor to generate more speed. At the same time, emissions will be reduced to a great extent due to less wear and tear of the engine parts.

The interior of the 2012 Hummer H4 will be characterized by more leg and seating space, bigger doors and rear portion and so on. The 35 inch tires will also enhance the grip and help the driver to drive more smoothly on uneven terrains.