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New Audi Q5 Car

July 28th, 2011
Audi Q5

Audi Q5

Audi AG is a manufacturer of a range of automobiles based in Germany. Its headquarters are in Ingolstadt. It manufactures automobiles from the range of supermini to crossover SUVs in various body styles and price ranges marketed under the brand name Audi. Audi is positioned as a premium brand within Volkswagen Group.

Audi Q5 at first glance looks like younger sibling of Q7. It is like baby SUV in Audi Q-Series. But it is having its own specificities like its compact size, and heavily loaded with latest technologies. Audi Q5 is a first venture into compact SUV segment. Q5 was firstly launched in European market in the year 2008. In India, Audi Q5 comes as completely built unit (CBU) direct from Audi’s Ingolstadt facility in Germany.

Fuel Economy

10.9/15.2 km/l (city/highway), 3.0L TDI V6
9.6/13.7 km/l (city/highway), 2.0L FSI I4

Available Engines

3.0L Turbocharged TDI V6, 236 bhp, Diesel
2.0L Turbocharged FSI I4, 208 bhp, Petrol » Read more: New Audi Q5 Car

2011 Kia Soul

July 28th, 2011
Kia Soul

Kia Soul

Kia, Korea’s sporty automaker, has released a new Soul. In 2011 Kia decided to release a fresh and innovative car into their lineup. This fresh and innovative car has hit the streets and is making an impression on consumers. With the Kia Soul debut in 2010, Kia wanted to keep attention of buyers by keeping the price low, trendy interior, and sport trim. The Kia Soul has also been receiving awards from “Top Safety Pick, to the Popular Mechanics award of Automotive Excellence.

The Kia Soul has kept a technological edge by having auxiliary and USB input so drivers may bring their MP3′s or music files for the ride. Also, when the driver has music blasting, lights within the interior of the car light up along with the tempo and beat of the song playing. The vehicle has many customizable features. It has very easy controls, lots of space, and includes a warranty that is in the purchaser’s best interests. However the Soul, which is targeted to younger audiences, does not provide the greatest performance on the road. But the Soul is incredibly stylish and provides a great emotional connection with the user.

The Soul also has good sporty handling, but once at highway speeds, the Soul is a little rougher of an experience for the driver. It comes equipped with disc brakes on each wheel, showing that safety was in mind when Kia engineers put this great vehicle together. The base model has 1.6 Liter 4 cylinder engine, and the purchase[r] may choose manual or auto transmission. With 26mpg in the city and 31mpg on the highway, the Soul gets solid mileage for being positioned in between the SUV and Hatchback class. Installed with Satellite SIRIUS radio, Side/Curtain airbags, stability control, and traction control, drivers can blast their great speakers that come by proxy with the Soul and be comfortable with solid safety features that will protect them on drunken nights of partying. » Read more: 2011 Kia Soul