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New car lines: Smart, Hyundai and Kia unveil their newest models
publication date: Sep 17, 2010
The striking new generation smart fortwo priced from £8,780 is now on sale.
A
host of enhancements ensure the new smart is even more appealing than
its acclaimed predecessor, providing significant improvements in style,
comfort, CO2 emissions and equipment.
The unmistakeable iconic looks of the smart are
strengthened with the front and rear aprons, side skirts and filler cap
now finished in body colour as standard. |  | The pulse specification now
benefits from new eye-catching 3-double-spoke alloy wheels and the
Xclusive has stylish new Monoblock VII alloy wheels, while both pulse
and passion can now be specified in the brighter shades of new light
blue and matt light green colours.
In addition, the practicality of
the coupé is heightened as it is now possible to open the car's rear
lower tailgate using just one of its two release levers rather than both
as previously.
Enhanced technology is another feature of the new
generation smart's interior. The pulse model gains USB/iPod®
connectivity and passion and Xclusive versions have the feature-packed
smart high line audio and navigation system, which has a large 6.5"
touchscreen display, RDS radio, Bluetooth, auxiliary and USB ports, iPod
interface and CD/DVD/SD functionality.
The new generation smart
continues to use the same cutting-edge engines as its predecessor, with
the popular 71bhp micro hybrid drive petrol unit fitted with softip
transmission now emitting just 97g/km CO2 - an improvement of 6g/km.
|  | This development means the most popular petrol and diesel engines in the
smart range now fall below 100g/km CO2.
The emissions of the Xclusive
are also lowered to 119g/km and a 7bhp increase sees the stunning
flagship model now produce 102bhp and sprint from 0-62mph in 8.9 seconds
- a whole second quicker than before.
The whole smart range now emits
less than 120g/km CO2, which makes all models exempt from the cost of
the annual road fund licence for at least the first year from
registration. |
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| Hyundai will kick off an intensive period of
product launches by unveiling two important new models at this year's
Paris Motor Show.
First of these exciting new models is
Hyundai's new B-segment MPV, named ix20. The ix20 is the second
European model to adopt Hyundai's new ‘fluidic sculpture' design
language which helps differentiate it from the boxy ‘minivan' image
typically associated with the segment. |  | On sale from mid November in the UK, ix20 is expected to
attract young families with its excellent all-round package:
class-leading fuel economy and low CO2 emissions; the latest in active
and passive safety technologies; and the company's groundbreaking Five
Year Triple Care warranty.
The ix20 will be joined at the show by the
facelifted version of Hyundai's best selling i10 city car. The new i10
features comprehensive visual and mechanical improvements, including a
new 1.0-litre engine with CO2 emissions of just 99 g/km. The new
version of the i10 will go on sale early in 2011. |
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| Kia has introduced new VR-7 Special Editions on
two models - cee'd and pro_cee'd - offering a high level specification
at excellent prices.
Now on sale across the UK Kia dealer
network, VR-7 Special Editions offer additional equipment including
reversing sensors and a number of other high level features.
The VR-7
Special Editions are available in 1.4 petrol manual models of both the
cee'd and pro_cee'd.
|  | Both come with 16 inch Style 'A' Alloys, and body
colour, heated and electronically controlled door mirrors. Inside, both Special Editions benefit from air
conditioning, remote central locking and front electric windows.
Bluetooth functionality is available along with iPod connectivity.
Tweeter speakers are added for a 6 speaker surround sound system.
As
with every new Kia, an industry pioneering seven year warranty comes as
standard and 1.4 pro_cee'd VR-7 Special Edition is priced from £11,695
and 1.4 cee'd VR-7 Special Edition is priced from £11,995, with optional
metallic paint at £415.
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With spectacular demand in showrooms for the
just-launched Sportage First Edition 2.0 CRDi AWD, the full range is
going on sale 1 November this year.
The 16 models consist of three
trim grades - badged 1, 2 and 3 in line with the rest of the Kia range,
with all-wheel-drive versions at the mid and high grade level given the
familiar KX preface.
The line-up includes four engines, including the
brand new highly efficient, start of the range 1.6 litre
direct-injection petrol unit with an OTR price of £16,645 and 1.7 litre
turbodiesel unit starting at £18,145. Following the usual trim levels,
'2' starts at £20,020 OTR and '3' starts at £21,595.
2.0 litre AWD
models start at an price of £20,800 with a top of the range 2.0 CRDi
KX-3 Sat Nav AWD Automatic with an price of £26,170. Flagship models are
available with a fully integrated satellite navigation system,
featuring a 7" full-map colour touchscreen integrated seamlessly into
the central dash console providing access to a large selection of UK and
European maps and Points-of-Interest.
Metallic or mica paint is an
optional £435 including VAT and all models are exceptionally
well-equipped, as customers have come to expect. As with every new Kia,
an industry pioneering seven year warranty comes as standard.
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