Tuesday, December 3, 2013
Kia Soul 2012
- Kia Soul, 2012
The product that began Kia Motors design-led transformation returns to New York with a fresh and updated look, more power, and the same funky demeanor that consumers all around the world have come to love from this compact crossover. The hugely successful Kia Soul is fine-tuned for 2012 with a significant number of technology and powertrain enhancements to deliver more power and improved fuel efficiency.
More Power, Less Fuel
The 2012 Kia Soul will amplify the fun-to-drive factor with significant horsepower increases, new six-speed transmissions and the ability to deliver up to 34 miles per gallon on the highway. A new 1.6-litre GDI engine produces 135HP (100kW), an 11 percent increase from the previous engine). For buyers looking for a greater boost in power, a new 2.0-litre four-cylinder engine is available with either a six-speed manual or a six-speed automatic transmission - advanced technology that is rare in this segment.
The engine, which produces 160HP (119kW), a 13 percent increase from the previous engine, and 143 pound-feet (194Nm) of torque, is standard on the three Kia Soul models.
Kia calculates that fuel economy for the 1.6-litre is an impressive 28/34 mpg city/highway (8.4-6.9L/100km), 10 percent more efficient than the previous engine, while the 2.0-litre offers a fuel-sipping 27/33 mpg (8.7-7.1L/100km) for both the automatic and manual transmissions.
More Style & Refinement
In addition to the 2012 Souls performance upgrades, the new model also introduces a number of significant design improvements. On the outside, Kia Soul is freshened with new projector headlamps with LED daytime running lights, a redesigned hood and new front and rear bumpers. New and modern LED rear light clusters enhance the Kia Souls unique design, while the overall shape of the vehicle has been finessed to give Soul a smoother and more streamlined silhouette.
Spacious, State-of-the-Art Interior
Kia Soul envelopes its passengers within a more high-tech, futuristic cabin for 2012, featuring a generous blend of technologies at tremendous overall value. Soul was a recipient of the Wards AutoWorld "Grooviest Interior" award for 2010, and passengers in the 2012 model will find genuine comfort in the roomy cabin.
New for 2012, an Infinity premium audio system is available on Soul+ models and standard on Soul! and Soul sport models for a more robust listening experience. Also new for 2012 is the UVO powered by Microsoft® in-car hands-free communication and infotainment system. A Premium Package is also available with heated front seats, leather seat trim, automatic climate control, and a navigation system among its upscale comforts.
Thursday, November 28, 2013
Porsche 911 2012 The Soul of Porsche
During its rich history, the German manufacturer of the Stuttgart region has developed and marketed several models of cars, but only the legendary 911 Porsche can claim to be the very soul of the brand. Now broken down into more than twenty distinct variants, the Porsche 911 2012 is more successful than ever in its history, and no other car offers so many variations on a theme.
A 530 horsepower Turbo S
The Porsche 911 2012Â Turbo S is part of a small group, or one of the cars able to deliver performance while providing dementia civilized behavior. Despite his lightning acceleration, handling his incisive and powerful braking, the 911 Turbo S is extremely docile in everyday driving, as was the case with our test car, equipped with double box PDK clutch having both an automatic mode. By selecting this mode, the box itself does all the work. It has even been calibrated to ensure the best possible fuel consumption in city driving flexible. The gear change is very fast, to the point where we drive 50 km / h in sixth gear box with the engine running at idle almost. However.
In fast corners, the Porsche 911 2012 Turbo S is extremely fluid changes its trajectory and direction can register the car in curves with high accuracy. As this version is equipped with all-wheel drive, understeer remains, but well controlled, and the car is still very stable. Free acceleration out of corners to the 911 Turbo S delivers its power in a linear and progressive. In fact, it feels very comfortable to explore the limits of the car in a controlled environment, such as a circuit. Porsche 911 2012. If there is one car that betrays his age, this is the style of the dashboard and the general layout of the cabin. In this era of advanced telematics systems, the Porsche 911 2012 is a bit old school, with 33 buttons and a little random location of some controls, but it has the merit to be faithful to a tradition all German.
Imminent overhaul Porsche 911 2012
Produced in limited edition of 500 copies, the recent GT2 RS is a real bomb of 620 horsepower that makes use of carbon fiber for certain body parts, such as front and back covers, to lighten the car.
In fact, during the summer of 2011, several spy photographers have managed to capture in action prototypes of coupes and convertibles for the next generation of the Porsche 911 2012, which carries the code name 991, while they were tested by the engineers of the mark on the famous Nürburgring. According to these pictures, the next 911 is greater than the current model and the rumors that the base model engine develops 345 horsepower. It is expected that the new Porsche 911 2012 is unveiled at the Frankfurt Auto Show in September.
Porsche 911 2012
Porsche 911 2012: The Soul of Porsche