Hyundai Motor America has announced lowered prices for its 2010 Elantra Touring 5-door compact cars, an ideal entry-level car that is sportier for the motorists looking for cost-efficient cars today. The Hyundai Elantra actually won the 2009 JD Power Initial Quality Survey for compact cars and is expected to be at dealers by the third quarter of this year.

Here is the list of their retail pricing

• GLS M/T – 5 Speed: $15,995
• GLS A/T – 4 Speed: $17,195
• SE M/T – 5 Speed M/T with B&M Sport shifter: $18,995
• Touring A/T – 4 Speed A/T $19,795

Among the new equipment included in the 2010 Hyundai Elantra Touring include a new trim and roof rails. Standard features include air conditioning, power windows, heated mirrors, power door locks, remote keyless entry with alarm, four-way adjustable driver’s seat and plenty of storage compartments, including a cooled glovebox.

(Source) Press

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Nissan officially unveiled today the Nissan Leaf, set to be available in 2010. The Nissan Leaf is a medium-sized hatchback that can accommodate five adults and go as far as 100 miles. The Leaf is powered by a compact lithium-ion battery which can be charged up to 80% in 30 minutes tops. Regular charging is estimated to be about eight hours.

Among the highlights of the Nissan Leaf:

• V-shaped design light-emitting diode (LED) headlights
• Dash-mounted monitor to displays remaining power
• Ability to use mobile phones to turn on air-conditioning and set charging functions
• On-board remote-controlled timer to recharge batteries

(Source) Hybrid Cars

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If you haven’t taken note yet, the Nissan Cube now has a price. As far as Nissan Canada is concerned, the selling price for the Nissan Cube is fair enough for the average motorist looking for a reliable vehicle oozing with lots of bonuses for a surely noticeable car in the market.

“Cube is a truly unique vehicle and in keeping with this Nissan is offering an extensive list of standard features seldom seen in this vehicle segment,” stated Jeff Parent, Vice President of Sales and Marketing with Nissan Canada Inc. “Cube offers exceptional value and expressive design that makes a big statement, in a small package.”

Features:

• air conditioning
• a privacy glass
• full power accessories
• Vehicle Dynamic Control anti-skid system (VDC)
• ABS brakes
• cruise control
• remote keyless entry

That packs a lot of appealing features for people looking for a wise vehicle to invest in. The 2009 Cube is expected to arrive nationwide this coming Spring.

(Source) Canada.com

Tags: abs brakes, air conditioning, expressive design, Nissan, nissan canada, nissan cube, package features, power accessories, privacy glass, remote keyless entry, sales and marketing, spring source, vehicle dynamic control

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The Renault Grand Scenic has been modified a bit compared to the 2004 model. While it is capable of accommodating 9 passengers, some minor adjustments may provide better space for this popular MPV. By stretching the standard five-seat Scénic by 9 inches, Renault’s engineers were able to offer an extra pair of seats, increasing practicality while keeping the car to a manageable size.

The cheapest route to ownership is a petrol-powered model. The entry-level 1.6-litre is almost as sprightly as the 2-litre, and will save you about 5mpg at the pumps, and some £300 on your initial outlay. A 2004-registered example can be yours for less than £4,000.

A word of warning, though. Steer clear of the entry-level Authentique model, which came without air-conditioning as standard: in a car with so much glass and a full complement of passengers, the Grand Scénic quickly becomes a greenhouse.

Regardless of engine size or trim grade, all Grand Scénic models score highly in safety tests, achieving a maximum five-star Euro NCAP score, and all models get front, side and curtain airbags as standard. Big savings can be made if you are unconcerned by having a few more miles on the clock. With Scénics proving popular among fleet buyers, it isn’t uncommon to find three-year-old cars that have covered 30,000 miles per year.

If you can bring yourself to ignore the psychological 100,000-mile barrier, there are some benefits with a high-mile corporate car such as this, as regular maintenance means frequent garage visits will also have taken care of the minor repairs so often ignored by private owners. With Grand Scénic models fetching barely more money than the equivalent “standard” five-seater Scénic, now could be the time to secure all the space you will ever need.

(Source) Times Online

Tags: air conditioning, greenhouse, mpv, NCAP, Renault, Scénic, Scénics

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Standard motoring may not be familiar with the brand but expect Gumpert to be somewhere along the ranks of racing cars. Apparently working on their brand name, Gumpert will pull the wraps off the Apollo Speed, a fettled and faster version of its Apollo coupe at the Geneva Auto Show.

The Apollo Speed will feature revised aerodynamics and reduced ride height to allow it to sprint to 100 km/h in three seconds neat, and onto 200 km/h in 8.9 seconds before reaching a claimed top speed of 360 km/h.

Inside the Apollo Speed a removable steering wheel and four-point harness for the driver indicate that this car means business on the track, while air conditioning and a DVD receiver take care of the pleasure side of things. A choice of leather or Alcantara trim is also available.

(Source) The Motor Report

Tags: air conditioning, geneva auto show, gumpert apollo, racing cars, removable steering wheel, sprint

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After a generous cash back of £1,000, Perodua has sweetened the deal with £250 absolutely free for each purchase of a Myvi EZI. The standard price for the Perodua Myvi EZI is £7,299 and is a great automatic car to consider.

The promo is good until March. All customers need to do is complete a voucher which can be obtained from Perodua UK via Perodua’s website perodua-uk.com.

Among the key features of the Perodua Myvi EZI:

• Air conditioning
• Power steering
• Four electric windows
• Electric mirrors
• Central locking
• Fully integrated radio/CD player
• Dual airbags
• ABS/EBD

Inside, the Myvi is extremely spacious and you can comfortably seat five adults, as there is plenty of leg and head room. Externally, the Myvi EZI has body colored bumpers, door handles and mirrors with integral indicators and is available in a choice of free metallic paint and high gloss finishes.

(Source) Easier.com

Tags: air conditioning, automatic car, bumpers, cd player, dual airbags, electric windows, perodua myvi, perodua uk, voucher

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In what has been christened the answer to the Range Rover, Mahindra & Mahindra has introduced a luxuriously equipped SUV crossover named the Xylo. The Xylo is expected to change the face of consolidating 4×4 driving with luxury once this SUV hits the market.

India’s answer to the Range Rover will cost from 624,500 rupees (just over £8,800). It features a 112bhp 2.5-litre diesel engine, and is said to do 0-60mph in 5.8 seconds; there are three rows of seats, and equipment including dual-zone air conditioning, laptop and phone recharging sockets, parking assistance, a trip computer and USB/MP3-compatible stereo.

The Xylo will initially be distributed in India. However, once this SUV settles down, expect it to be exported into other countries like Europe and the U.S. as well.

(Source) Channel 4

Tags: air conditioning, diesel engine, luxury suv, mahindra, Range Rover, xylo

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For budding teenagers aching to get their hands on new cars, a lot of them are bound to be pleased once the 2010 Kia Soul makes its debut in stores this Spring.

Scheduled for March, Kia will showcase 50,000 units aimed at the U.S. market, finally unveiling a brand that can compete with the likes of the Honda Element and the Nissan Cube.

These new lines are aimed at the college-aged drivers. It comes with a sleek design and the Soul’s interiors are certain to fascinate buyers looking for a reasonable vehicle to invest in.

And it is all coming this Spring!

According to published reports, the base model Soul will retail for just $13,995, a price that includes destination charges. That base model will be well equipped, and will feature a 122 horsepower 1.6L four-cylinder engine, ABS, electronic stability control, six airbags, air conditioning, an audio system featuring CD, MP3 (USB and AUX inputs) and Sirius Satellite radio, as well as power windows and locks.

(Source) SayCampusLife

Tags: air conditioning, airbags, cylinder engine, electronic stability control, honda element, KIA, new cars, Nissan, nissan cube, power windows, showcase, sleek design

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