Compact Car
The Korean Kia Picanto has been completely revised. The new edition is aiming for something higher. The sight of the new Picanto is likely to lead in the competition rather pained smile. Although the length is only 3.60 meters (significantly shorter than Polo & Co), the Picanto can accommodate four adults under appropriate conditions. Options like the keyless
The Peugeot 208 makes big promises: despite seven inches shorter body, it offers more interior space and up to 173 kilograms in weight savings. To attract the costumers, Peugeot focusing the new 208 still on the styling and wrap the cloak of practicality around it. The powerful 1.6-liter diesel engine in the Peugeot 208 delivers 115 hp and boost a maximum torque of 285 Newton meters. Peugeot also offer 5 gasoline engines, ranging from 68 to 156 hp.
Even in his third generation is the Fiat Panda unmistakable: square, practical, good. What new is, or at least different than it once, is the two-cylinder turbo. The fashionable bodywork has never been a strong point of Fiat Panda – and yet his style was distinctive and attractive. He dressed practically, affordable and robust. In
In its fourth generation, the Nissan Micra has become easier and visually unobtrusive. The 2012 Micra now has a three-cylinder engine with a supercharger under the hood. The exterior changed completely from the predecessor. Inside, the Nissan Micra still thrilled by the efficient use of space and a solid finish. The cockpit is exemplary in terms
Kia Soul shares the technical basis with the Kia Venga, but the style is clearly different. Now with the 1.6-liter four-cylinder 140 hp with gasoline direct injection. For the 2012 model Kia Soul has slightly revised front and rear. From now on counter-steering assistance, active brake lights and hill-start assist are standard. In addition, the 1.6-liter
The new Toyota Yaris is now even more comprehensive care for its passengers: Reversing camera as standard, Internet-capable, more comfortable, more agile and more spacious. Incidentally, there is no further assistance other than ESP systems in the Toyota Yaris. The 1.4-liter common-rail mini behaves accordingly. It delivers 205 Nm from 1,800 rpm. It took around 6 liter diesel to reach 100 km. The interior was drastically
The cute days of the VW New Beetle are history - the New one now called only Beetle and is changing its essence: From the crawling animal with vase of flowers to a fancy sport coupe. Now simply no conceptual comparison with the beloved good ol’ VW Beetle, no matter how you look at it. The legacy of the cult car air-cooled VW Beetle is not there anymore, the second generation “modern” Beetle inherit nothing but the name. It is based on
The new Mercedes B 200 CDI has changed from Van into dynamic compact car. Compared to its predecessor, the new one is 9 inch longer and 2 inch flatter. The new model crouches lower on the road, provides easier boarding, while maintaining a clear overview of the vehicle’s contours. The upright sitting position in combination with lowering
Today Hyundai snaps away many new car buyers. The Koreans have been long making modern and fresh car models. The new Hyundai i30 is no exception, although its appearance in numbers has not changed much from the predecessor – 4.30 meters long, 1.47 meters high - the new i30 works with his courageous, well-proportioned bodywork significantly more modern than before. The compact Hyundai i30 is now stands out in the crowd. The i30 was also the first Hyundai model to be designed and engineered at
The new Kia Rio shows the persuasive power of attractive design. Compared to the unmemorable predecessor the new Kia Rio is a huge leap in all aspects. The new Kia is reborn and will get a lot of attention. The new Rio is larger than before, more space for interior and more luggage capacity. The coupe-shape of the Kia Rio has
