2014 Kia ​​Cadenza New Version

The South Korean manufacturer Kia has introduced to the world press his Cadenza sedan, whose body has received some cosmetic changes.

This new sedan, called K7 in South Korea, will replace the Opirus model, best known as the home of Amanti, which was sold between 2003 and 2009.

Amanti of the Cadenza

The Kia Opirus / Amanti was regarded as vis-à-vis the Hyundai Azera in our market are two cars that did not measure up to the competition, but this time, we move to a much higher caliber with this newcomer.

Aesthetically, a whole world of difference between these two cars. However, the Opirus / Amanti featured a silhouette of the mundane as the Cadenza shows a new style and more mature for a sedan that will face the tenor of this niche: Toyota Avalon, Chevrolet Impala, Nissan Maxima, Chrysler 300, and other.

Several cosmetic changes
Before the arrival on the world markets of the Kia Cadenza, the chief designer, Peter Schreyer took him to make some alterations around the body, including:

grille called "tiger nose".
a cover more rounded.
redesigned headlights and more slender.
the bumpers more appealing.
louvers Fender-mounted at the front.
sidelights redesigned.
More generous than the Optima
Currently, it is the Kia Optima sedan that serves as the flagship brand in South Korea. A title it will lose with the arrival of the Cadenza.

Driving the Azera
Kia Cadenza is powered by a 3.5-liter V6 that develops 290 horsepower. The same used by his cousin, the Hyundai Azera. It is coupled to a six-speed automatic transmission.

photo : Kia

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Mini Countryman 2013

Almost two years after its launch, the Mini Countryman is already entitled to a small update.

Alterations which are mainly inside the vehicle.

By far, the main change is the addition of versions with rear seat, which now enables the Countryman to accommodate up to five passengers.

Fortunately, models with individual rear seats remain in the catalog.

In addition to these changes include:

against the door completely redesigned;
commands windows that migrate into the driver's door;
new contours for the central instrumentation and aerators.
The same mechanical
The Mini Countryman is offered in three versions, each with its own engine:

Countryman: 4-cylinder 1.6-liter 121 horsepower;
Countryman S: 4 cylinder 1.6 liter turbocharged 181 horsepower;
Countryman JCW: 4-cylinder 1.6 liter turbocharged 208 horsepower.

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Lotus Evora IPS automatic gearbox

Scandal! some will cry, about the Lotus equipped with a automatic transmission, while in reality it is a wise decision from the small British manufacturer who wishes thereby expand its customer base.

For 2013, the Lotus Evora and Evora S  offer a small fee of $ 3,400, a new six-speed automatic transmission IPS (Intelligent Precision Shift).

Technologically, this transmission developed by Toyota includes paddles located behind the steering wheel allow the driver to change gears in manual mode.

To this is added a Sport mode to enjoy sharper acceleration.

Engines of the Lotus Evora:
- Aspirated V6 3.5-liter 276 horsepower (Evora).
- V6 turbocharged 3.5-liter 345 horsepower (Evora S).

The sports coupe 2 +2 configuration is associated series, a six-speed manual gearbox.

It accelerates from 0-100 km / h.
- 5.0 seconds for the Evora manual gearbox.
- 5.2 seconds for the Evora automatic transmission.
- 4.6 seconds for the Evora S manual gearbox .
- 4.7 seconds for the Evora S automatic gearbox.

Photo : Lotus

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