Kia Carens: The Compact Van comes for 19,990 Euro

At 04 May 2013, the Kia Rio comes on the market and now has also been announced, which is expected to cost the van. The price table starts at € 19,990. The Carens can preorder now before. The basic version can be obtained for nearly 20,000 euros to be paid 136 hp 1.6 GDI petrol engine installed. The choices are then also an additional charge for the 136-hp 1.7 CRDi diesel engine and the 166 hp 2.0 GDI petrol payable. All engines transmit their power through a six-speed manual transmission to the wheels. For the top version are optionally available with a six-speed automatic transmission.

As of the equipment variant "vision" come the cars so with a start-stop system, which will reduce the fuel consumption of course. The most environmentally friendly engine is the 1.7-liter diesel, which is to consume only 4.8 liters on 100 km of standard distance and intended to release only 127 grams of CO2 into the atmosphere. Who besides the environment also pays attention to the warranty, which is a special treat in the checkbook. Seven-year warranty and seven years (up to a maximum 105,000 km) long no costs for maintenance of the car according to the maintenance schedule. The annual update of the maps of the built-Navis is also already included.

The length of 4.53 m long Carens has lost over its predecessor by around 20 mm. In width he has slimmed to 15 mm and the height of 40 mm was received by Kia, which makes it one of the slimmest in its class cars. But thanks to the 2.75 m long wheelbase and large, wide-far extended interior, the van can accommodate up to seven occupants. The three individual seats in the middle row can be moved individually and together folded.

Fall forward again the initially known by Kia "tiger nose" on. Under the bumper greets a wide grin drawn and the lights are pretty stretching the width and thus to almost the entire fender. Of the page is more streamlined roofline on the course that makes the van almost look like a station wagon. The side windows are framed by a stylish chrome strip. Immediately behind the rear spoiler on the roof overhang will catch the eye. In the trunk of 536 liters fit at full seating and 1694 liters when folding down the rear seats and loads the car up to the roof.

Photos : © Kia

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Mercedes GLA celebrates its world premiere in April 2013

Mercedes introduces its new compact crossover coupe GLA in April 2013 at the Auto Shanghai show.

It is well ahead of the competition models BMW X2 (2016) and Audi Q2 (2015) on the market. As reported, the "Auto Bild" in the morning showing a number, the model rolls on the basis of the A-Class - internal "cross-Activity Vehicle" called-with larger wheels, more ground clearance and a wider range of engines from the tape.

There is an additional cost to the GLA-wheel drive. Mercedes provides for 136 hp and 170 hp diesel and the GLA 250 with 211 hp. As standard all-wheel drive has the GLA 45 AMG, whose 2-liter 4-cylinder brings 350 hp to the road.

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New Details for Appearing Audi A3 Cabriolet 2014

Even just a year ago we ventured a preview of the upcoming Audi A3 Cabrio. Fortunately, the Convertible of the A3-8V-generation is not based on the hatchback model, but on the much more stretched lower notchback variant.

In comparison to the base hatchback This approach will significantly sportier proportions. And different than those shown by us in March 2012 draft, has the design of the "Auto Bild" actually very smart and very athletic. Under the new A3 Cabriolet is the modular transverse matrix of the VW Group, which makes it possible on a platform different wheelbases.

With a wheelbase of 2.67 meters in the Convertible of the A3 family after information of the "Auto Bild" no longer in competition with the Volkswagen Golf open, but with the BMW 1 Series Convertible and the Opel Cascada. VW for a new A3 would be another reason to stop production of the unsuccessful and similar sized Eos.

The motorization of the A3 Cabriolet gets the hatchback model. Of gasoline engines from Audi offers turbocharged 1.2-liter four-cylinder base model with 105 hp to the S3 with 300 hp as a top model in different variants. Three types of diesel engines with 105, 150 and 184 hp will be available.

Audi will introduce the A3 open in early 2014 and is expected to bring to the market in summer 2014.

Photo : AUTO BILD

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