The refreshed KIA RIO arrived

KIA RIO

Korean giant on the Motor Show in Paris present the refreshed version of the model Kia Rio. Compared with the previous version of this car, the new Kia Rio is distinguished by several changes in style and technological completions.

New Kia Rio

According to what we can see in the gallery of Kia Motors, where shines the new model, and refers to the aesthetic corrections and changes in appearance, we find the modified front and rear bumper, modified mask in accordance with the corporate design of the brand, new fog lights, and alloy wheels will be available in sizes of 15 and 17 inches, and an expanded selection of colors for the body.

Also, the refreshed interior boasts several new decorative elements,  better quality materials, a higher degree of finish and a new audio device with navigation with 7-inch central display.

The New Kia Rio will be available with four engines with power between 75 and 109 hp, which will be paired with a 5 and 6-speed manual or 5-speed automatic transmission (optional), where power and torque will be directed to the front wheels.

According the policy of Kia, it  remain all those benefits for each client, where the most important thing is the guarantee of the past seven years or 150,000 miles, and price adjustments despite the large number of new details are negligible. The New Kia Rio.

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New Volvo XC90 at Auto Shanghai 2015

Volvo Cars will present the luxury version of an entirely new generation of model Volvo XC90 at the International Salon Auto Shanghai 2015.

New Volvo XC90 2015

With the introduction of the new XC90 Excellence, the Volvo will demonstrate not only a new version of the SUV, but luxurious product in its entire history.The brand developed modification with four personal seats, not as in the standard version - with seven. In this way, the rear seat passengers can enjoy a higher level of comfort and luxury. Individual rear seats of the Volvo XC90 Excellence have the function to regulate, massage, ventilation and additional space and a comfortable grip for your feet. In the rear of the car we can find cooler bottles cup holder, air chambers, unique handcrafted leather trim and more.

The interior of the Volvo XC90 Excellence is further protected, audio system is Bowers & Wilkins with 20 speakers, and the car is equipped with filters air purification.

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Alfa Romeo Giulia competition of Audi A4, Mercedes C Class and BMW 3 Series Sedan

The long-awaited model of Alfa, who will have rear-wheel drive, will be shown to the public in the summer, and in the European market it should not be expected until the end of the year. Тhis was announced оn the Auto Show in New York,  from the head of Alfa Romeo in the United States, Reid Bigland. He added that the US market model will arrive in the first quarter of 2016.

He did not reveal any details about the specs or equipment but argues that this would be more than what the competition offers. Very daring, if we take into account that this model of Alfa Romeo compete with Audi A4, Mercedes C Class and BMW 3 Series Sedan.

He announced  that even shortly after the introduction of the standard model, it will be presented and a high-performance version. Bigland commented for the SUV vehicles, and said that the SUV from Alfa Romeo will be available by the end of 2016 or more likely from the beginning of 2017. For its part of the market will struggle against the Audi Q5, BMW X3 and Porsche Macan.

According to these statements, we assume that it is working about Alfa Romeo Giulia.

Alfa Romeo Giulia

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Alfa Romeo Giulietta or Seat Leon, similar prices, similar engines, whether the design would be crucial for the decision?

Alfa Romeo or Seat? Maybe a little strange comparison but today we decide to compare the Alfa Romeo Giulietta with the Seat Leon. Cars who are very similar on many ways, but yet so different.

The Price

About the price, well, neither the Seat Leon neither Alfa Giulietta are cheap to buy. But must say, the Giulietta is a little expensive than the Seat Leon, but in the base model in Giulietta we have more equipment than in the Leon. For example in Giulietta there is 16" Double spoke alloy wheels with 205/55 R16 tyres, in the Leon we must pay extra for alloy wheels and similar stuff like that. So when we do the math the price for this two cars is close. 

Equipment 

Even in the base models the level of equipment is good. Things like: airbags, front and rear electric windows, manual climate control, electronic engine immobiliser etc.Interesting thing about these two cars is the fact that both of them have 5 inch displays.
In the Seat leon:
 Easy Connect System:
5.0" colour touchscreen
MP3 compatible CD player with combined USB/AUX-in port
FM / AM radio
Bluetooth® audio streaming
Integrated Bluetooth® handsfree system
Integrated voice control
Steering wheel mounted audio and phone controls

In the Alfa we have:
Uconnect™ 5" colour touchscreen infotainment system with:
DAB Radio
Bluetooth® hands-free system
CD player, USB, Aux-in or Bluetooth Audio Streaming
Smartphone connectivity
Voice Commands and SMS Reader (text to speech)
6 speakers

Engine

Depending on what customers require from these two models, and Seat Leon and Alfa Romeo have something to offer. Large selection of petrol and diesel engines. If we seek economical diesel engines then in Leon would be decided on the frugal 1.6 TDI 110 hp Ecomotive and the Giulietta for the 1.6 JTDM-2 105 hp. But if we seek powerful engines than Seat Leon has more to offer. The powerful 2.0 TSI 280 hp of the Cupra. In the Alfa Giulietta: 1750 TBi 240 hp Alfa TCT who is taken directly from the exhilarating Alfa Romeo 4C supercar, is exclusively found in the Quadrifoglio Verde trim, and features Scavenging technology, sound intake generator and 240 hp. However, the figures only tell half the story; this is the performance engine for those seeking ultimate excitement and racing spirit in their Giulietta.

Seat Leon or Alfa Romeo Giulietta?

Seat Leon!

Alfa Romeo Giulietta

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Alfa Romeo Giulietta

Seat Leon

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Ford Mondeo 2015 or Audi A4 2015? Which one is better to buy?

Today we decide to compare two cars, two very good looking cars, so similar but also so different, the New Ford Mondeo 2015 and the New Audi A4 2015.

When for the first time we look at the new Ford Mondeo we are like: "ooh What? Is this the new mondeo or it is Aston Martin?". The boys from Ford has decided to make the New Mondeo to look like Aston Martin, of course this in not a bad thing the car just looks awesome from any angle of view.

Now a few word about the Audi A4. Hmm what we should say about the Audi, that it is a premium car, who also look good from every way. But we must to say that every model from Audi A4 to Audi A8 somehow it looks similar to each other. They need to make something different. For example when an Audi is approaching to me from let's say 100 meters i have now idea who that model is, it needs to come closer to me and than i will know for what model we are talking. 

Price

As we were saying in our previous comparison when we were comparing Hyundai ix35, WV Tiguan and Mazda CX-5, the price is very important for a lot of new buyers. Here at this comparison you may guest which model is more expensive, that is the Audi A4. It is a lot more expensive than the new Mondeo.

Equipment

In this class of cars, all models from any brand have a lot of equipment. All different types of gadgets for easier and safer driving experience. The Xenon headlights with LED daytime-running lights and similar stuff  are not coming with the basic equipped models only with the more expensive models.

Engines

What Audi says about their engines...

"Petrol FSI® direct-injection technology is a unique Audi innovation that was originally developed for the Le Mans 24-hour endurance race to deliver more power and torque, as well as enhanced fuel efficiency. Precisely the right amount of fuel and air are injected into the combustion chambers, enabling the engine to ‘breathe’ more easily. It results in reduced heat loss and increased output, with around a 15% reduction in fuel consumption and significantly lower exhaust emissions. We’ve also developed TFSI®, with either turbocharging or supercharging, which combines FSI® technology with forced induction – giving cars an extra injection of power."

Diesel: "We introduced TDI® to the roads in 1989, and since then, we’ve continuously refined it, including developing common-rail technology. Under this system, a series of piezo injectors use electrical charge to precisely control the amount of fuel injected into the engine. As well as reducing noise, this allows combustion to happen at a lower temperature, with less oxygen, which lowers emissions. "

What ford says about their engines:

Three EcoBoost petrol engine options use a combination of direct fuel injection and turbo-charging, to deliver outstanding levels of performance and economy:
• At 125PS, the revolutionary (and multi award-winning) three cylinder 1.0 litre EcoBoost gives you all the power you’d expect from a conventional 1.6 engine with around 25% better fuel economy and lower CO2 emissions
• The new 1.5 litre EcoBoost produces 160PS with fuel economy of 5.9 litres/100km
• The 2.0 litre EcoBoost delivers an impressive 240PS, while a specially tuned sound symposer lets you enjoy its distinctive engine note in the cabin, when you’re accelerating hard.

Prefer diesel? Then choose from a range comprising of a 1.5 TDCi (available Q2 2015) and a 2.0 TDCi. All incorporate the latest engine technology to improve power, torque and economy, while lowering emissions. The 2.0 TDCi offers three power outputs, peaking at an impressive 210PS with a twin-turbo (available Q2 2015), whilst still achieving excellent economy and low emissions.

What is your choice?

Audi A6!

Ford Mondeo!

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New Audi A4

New Ford Mondeo

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