The new Kia Saloon…

Far Eastern cars have gone from strength to strength, and we’re not talking about the Japanese ones. Hyundai and Kia have seen bigger successes in the last few years than ever but the one area we have seen no luck whatsoever is in the saloon market. Hyundai and Kia have produced, well some frankly unappealing saloon cars for the family and executive driver however this maybe set to change……….

Dubbed Code name Kia VG, these images show a new look to the Kia Magentis which at  first glance demonstrates great body lines, up to date thinking and styling and a sporty front end. Only one problem, Kia have no plans to release this in the UK at the moment although by the looks of it could be a real shame, there is a real Ce’ed like look to the car and the UK market may just be ready for it.

Welcome the New Toyota Prius

To say the arrival of a new Prius has been a baited breathe situation would be an exaggeration, no one could knock the economic and green benefits of the innovative car but the old Prius was one for the conscientious and not necessarily the car lover. However Toyota seem to have taken this on board and built a much better looking car which when combined with the green and monetary benefits make this a great proposition. Priced from £18309 on the road, with 83g/km of CO2 and £0 per year road fund license, it starts to stack up combine 100% write down allowances, great fuel economy and it looks even better.

Bring on the leasing deals we say! Current leasing offers are available in the market from around £279.00 plus VAT.

Find out more about the new Toyota Prius – click here

Watch the E Class Coupe in action

Take a look at this fantastic 6 minute video previewing the all new E Class Coupe. It’s been a long awaited release and really adds that much needed modern edge to the E Class range.

The first lease deals on E class are starting to arrive and you can own this great new car so ask your leasing provider about them now.

New GL Class Unveiled

Mercedes Benz have unveiled the all the new GL Class. Exterior enhancements include new bumpers and fog lights displays as well as chrome underside protection. Inside whilst technology remains similar to the old model, new look leather interiors with a two tone option have been added.

Finally the key change to the Mercedes GL-Class GL 350 CDI 4MATIC and GL 350 CDI 4MATIC BlueEFFICIENCY variants. Fuel consumption is improved roughly 5%,  thanks to better aerodynamics, low resistance rolling tires and a more intelligent 7G-TRONIC transmission. The new GL consumes an average of 9.3 liters of fuel per 100 kilometers (about 25 mpg), while power and torque come in at 165 kW/224 hp and 510 Nm @ 1,600 rpm, respectively.

Audi A5 Sportback Arrives October 2009

The Audi A5 Sportback combines the elegance of a coupe, the comfort of a saloon, and as practical edge of an Avant. The Sportback joins the Coupe and Cabriolet as the third member of the Audi A5 model family with a highly efficient and powerful TFSI, FSI and TDI engine line up, the Audi A5 Sportback will arrive in October 2009. OTR prices will start from £27,140 for the 2.0 TDI SE version.

The unique functional concept in conjunction with the emotion-packed design creates a cutting-edge mix of coupe and Avant. The luggage volume of 480 litres (17.0 cubic feet) nearly equals that of the Audi A4 Avant, and it has an impressive 980 liters (34.6 cubic feet)with the rear seatbacks folded down.

The Audi A5 Sportback still provides 4 seats  providing comfort and room, the exterior height is less than that of the Audi A4 Saloon and that its roof tapers at the rear, the Sportback has comparable headroom and legroom.

Initially the Audi A5 Sportback will be available with a choice of two petrol and three diesel engines. The two petrol versions, the 2.0 TFSI quattro with an output of 211PS and 350 Nm (258 lb-ft) of torque and the 3.2-litre V6 quattro generating 265PS are both equipped with the Audi valvelift system. This feature can produce more power and higher torque as well as lower fuel consumption.