THE ARRIVAL of a replacement...
THE ARRIVAL of a replacement model is often bad news for owners of the old car, as values usually take a tumble. However, Land Rover’s new Freelander is more costly than the outgoing model – and this could be good news if you’re trying to sell a late-plate version of the old car. The new machine is already making second-hand examples of the Freelander look cheap.
Take a look at a real...
Take a look at a real showstopper! Kia has released this picture of its new coupé, which reveals its slick profile for the first time.
The as yet unnamed prototype, which debuts at the Frankfurt Motor Show in September, seats four adults in comfort. That’s courtesy of the extended cab area, which has a virtually horizontal roofline that drops sharply at the rear screen. The car’s glass is one of its most eye-catching elements. It’s only a two-door model, but the glazed area seems to wrap round the back and down the flanks.
A showroom version is said to be two years away, and set to feature a front-wheel-drive transmission. Kia will fit a 2.0-litre petrol engine developed with Hyundai.