Maruti Suzuki India will be unveiling an India-made concept SUV with the Eeco. The Eeco MPV will be replacing the Versa MPV. Built on a Versa platform, Maruti plans to sell 40,000 units in its first year. The Eeco is BS IV compliant and comes with a 1200cc petrol engine that will be available in three models: a 5-seater standard, a 5-seater AC and a 7 seater. The Versa MPV will retail between Rs 3.5-4.25 lakh.
Kia Motors America has unveiled the special edition Kia Ignition Soul, the second of four edition special edition souls set to roll into dealerships. The 2010 Kia Ignition Soul features a radical styling and is also another vehicle in the circle of 2010 Top Safety Pick vehicles by the IIHS. This 2010 limited edition Kia Soul boasts of an impressive fuel economy and standard safety features.
Among the exclusive features of the 2010 Kia Ignition Soul include a unique ignition orange exterior color, 18” alloy wheels with machined accents, an athletic looking body, rear spoiler and an alloy fuel door. The 2010 Kia Ignision Soul special edition pricing starts at $17,500 for the five-speed manual transmission.
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Motor Trend has chosen the 2010 Ram Heavy Duty Pickup the Motor Trend “Truck of the Year” thanks to its packed features. This includes an attractive exterior styling, plush and quiet cabins and meeting the emission standards without expensive after-treatment technology. Improved suspension tuning and new C-pillar hydra mounts were likewise key features for the 2010 Ram that now reduces shake and improved rides. Other key improvements include an integrated trailer brake control and an Electronic Range Select transmission which should be key in fuel consumption and smoother driving.
The all-new 2010 Ram Heavy Duty is priced starting at $28,165 for regular cab models, $31,415 for crew cab models and $36,865 for Mega Cab models. All prices include $950 for destination. They are scheduled to arrive in dealerships in the late 2009 calendar year.
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Hyundai Motors of America has unveiled the official pricing for its all-new 2010 Tucson CUV. The 2010 Hyundai Tucson CUV pricing will start at $18,995 for a well-equipped GLS six speed manual transmission model and $24,235 for the top and limited edition models. Among the striking features of the Tucson SUV include an European design, roomy cabin and an eco-efficient Theta II 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine delivering up to 31 MPG. Other perks includes a touch screen navigation, a panoramic sunroof and a Bluetooth hands-free phone system. The 2010 Hyundai Tucson CUV is expected to be available at dealers this month.
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Subaru of America has revealed the pricing for the 2010 Subaru Impreza WRX STI Special Edition model which comes with features such as an upgraded performance suspension from the Japanese domestic market WRX STI spec C and spec C wheels. These special edition models will be priced at $32,995 and will have limited production. The Subaru Impreza WRX STI Special Edition is aiming to target drivers who are looking for better handling in exchange for sacrificing some amenities. There will only be 125 of these Subaru models to hit the market and will be in an exclusive Aspen White color. They are expected to be available this coming Spring.
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Toyota may be bringing back a classic and sporty car familiar to most of us soon. The Toyota MR2 was that old 2-seater sporty looking car that was all the rave back then and now it looks like it will be making a resurrection of sorts…of the hybrid kind. This is of course if Toyota holds true to its word in bringing back that classy Toyota vehicle which will now be known as the MR-S. As a hybrid, it may not necessarily be as fast as the classic MR2. But then again, hybrids are not primarily about speed but fuel economy. Well at least the next best thing is you look like you are in a sporty-looking vehicle although I doubt if it can be as fast as that old classic MR2 vehicle back in the days.
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Lexus’ has revealed the MSRP for its 2010 LS 600h L premium luxury hybrid sedan which is expected to land at dealers by next month. The standard MSRP for the 2010 Lexus LS 600h L will be around $108,800 loaded with features and awesome revisions. Among the notable highlights of the Lexus LS 600h include 19” alloy wheels, blue-tinted taillights, front active headrests and side mirrors with turn signals.
They will also come with advanced parking guidance, intelligent high-beam and Executive Class seating packages. The vehicle will be available in three colors: Blue Harbor Metallic, Peridot Mica and Satin Cashmere Mica. Definitely a car to watch out as December nears.
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The 2010 Kia Soul continues to reap the rewards for being one of the versatile vehicles in the market as it continues to rack in one award after another. The latest award given to this urban passenger vehicle is the 2010 Active Lifestyle Vehicle Award (ALV) from the Active Network Inc., designed for the young and the young at heart. The 2010 Kia Soul offers an array of safety features to compliment the active lifestyle of motorists and comes in different models at competitive prices.
With roomy cabins, able storage compartments and the expected media and navigational perks, the 2010 Kia Soul packs quite a bit of vehicular goodies which should attest why it has been getting one award after another.
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Hummer has announced enhancements to their 2010 H3 and H3T. The new enhancements include an E85 Flex Fuel capable 5.3L V8 engine and three new exterior colors (Red Rock Metallic, Silver Stone Metallic, and Canyon Metallic). The new engines will be standard for all 2010 Alpha Series models. These new engines feature 300 HP and an aluminum cylinder block that should help reduce overall mass and maintain a balanced front-to-rear weight balance.
These new models are expected to arrive by December, 2009 in North America. The H3 will be priced starting at $33,390 while the H3T starts at $30,915.
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Peugeot has unveiled a new emission-free electric car in the market coined the BB1. This new concept electric car can seat up to 4 adults and can go as far as 75 miles. It is easy to park and is fitted with two electric motors mounted at the rear wheel. It runs on two lithium-ion batteries and the passenger compartment ventilation keeps operating in daylight thanks to solar panels on the roof of the vehicle.
No word on whether this will become official nor numbers to support it. But maybe when everything is ironed out, we can get more specifics about this latest electric car from Peugeot.
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