Kia CUB Concept with a 1.6-litre GDI

Kia CUB concept (CUB) utilises a 1.6-litre GDI (gasoline direct-injection) engine, which is going to be used in the new Kia pro_cee’d GT and cee’d GT. The new powerplant is fitted with a twin-scroll turbocharger that allows it to pump out 201bhp and 265Nm of torque. Mated to a six-speed manual transmission, the engine allows the CUB to sprint from 0-100km/h in 7.7 seconds and top out at 230km/h

LED lights illuminate both the front headlamps and the rear taillights, which is a must on concept cars these days. The CUB rolls on very busy looking 19-inch alloy wheels, but being a concept vehicle, its expected. Kia says that the smooth exterior design will provide the Kia CUB with ultra-low aerodynamic drag, which would allow it to slice through the air cleanly

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The New KIA Cadenza 2014

Under the new Cadenza’s hood, Kia installed the most powerful V-6 engine it’s ever offered, a 3.3-liter version with an output of 293 horsepower at 6,400 rpm and 255 pound-feet of torque at 5,200 rpm. The engine features technologies like direct injection (GDI), dual continuously variable valve timing for improved fuel economy and performance, a maintenance-free timing chain, and a three-step variable induction system for enhanced torque.

The engine is mated to a six-speed automatic transmission equipped with a Sportmatic manual shift mode and paddle shifters flanking the leather. All the power is sent to the front wheels.

As standard features, the model is equipped with a sport-tuned fully independent suspension with a McPherson strut setup in front and a multilink rear design, and a High Tensile Steel (HTS) system which helps improve torsional rigidity.


Standard Features:

Bluetooth
Wood-trim door inserts
One-touch automatic up/down power front windows
Power-folding heated outside mirrors with integrated turn signal indicators
An advanced navigation system with SiriusXM Traffic™2 and UVO eServices
Back-up camera3
Warning system
A premium 550-watt Infinity 4 12-speaker audio system including rear surround speakers and subwoofer
Standard leather seat trim
Dual-zone automatic climate control with rear seat ventilation
Smart Key keyless entry with push-button start
10-way power adjustable driver’s seat
Bluetooth®5 wireless technology.
Premium Package

A full-length panoramic sunroof with power retractable sunshade
HID headlamps with adaptive front lighting system (AFLS)
7-inch TFT LCD instrument cluster
Premium Nappa leather seats
A memory enabled 12-way ventilated driver’s seat with seat cushion extension for unsurpassed comfort
Heated front and rear outboard seats
Heated steering wheel with power tilt and telescoping steering column
A power rear sunshade for enhanced comfort and privacy.
Technology Package

19-inch alloy wheels
Electric parking brake
Advanced Smart Cruise Control (ASCC)
Water repellant hydrophobic windshield
Radar-based Blind Spot Detection system (BSD) and a Lane -*Departure Warning System (LDWS) that provides audible and visual alerts to the driver should they inadvertently veer into another lane without using the turn signal.

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The New Ford Focus ST 2013

 
The New Ford Focus ST turbocharged direct-injection 2.0L EcoBoostTM enginewith a six-speed manual transmission that lays out 250PS and 340Nm of torque which acceleration of 0-100km/h in 6.5 sec with a top speed of 248kph making it the fastest Focus ever built. Its turbocharger can even overboost up to 15 seconds at a time, resulting up to 7.4% more output in the heart of the torque curve from 3,000-4,500rpm.
 

The All-New Ford Focus ST is designed with a muscular signature trapezoidal grille which is embedded with bold red ST badge at the front. It is also sculptured with side skirts that arches to hold its signature Y-Spoke new 18-inch alloy sports rim. To add to its street cred, an integrated roof spoiler is stylized with a dynamic rear bumper. It is also 10mm lower than the standard Focus.

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Honda Ridgeline with Unibody construction

Compared with most pickup trucks on the market, the Ridgeline comes only in a one-size-fits-all configuration with 4 doors, seating for five and a five-foot-long cargo place. A distinctive characteristic of this cargo bed is a compact covered trunk inside. It usually is accessed via the tailgate, which both folds down, like other pickups, but also swings to the side for easier access.
Unibody construction means Ridgeline is the only pickup that doesn’t attach its body to a separate frame. It instead uses car-type engineering in which body and frame essentially are a single, lighter-weight unit. Honda reinforces the structure to make it roughly as rigid as a conventional compact pickup’s though Ridgeline is not as well-suited to extreme off-roading or at-the-payload-limit hauling.


The four wheels are powered by a 3.5-liter 250-horsepower V6 truck engine through a 5 speed auto transmission. The EPA rates the EPA’s fuel economy at 15 mpg in the town and 21 mpg on the hwy.

MSRP $37,280




Anti-Theft & Locks.
Radio Anti-Theft
Vehicle Anti-Theft Via Alarm and Engine Immobilizer
Vehicle Anti-Lockout
Programmable Power Door Locks With Automatic Locking
Valet Lockout
Selective Unlocking Via Remote Keyless Entry
Child Safety Door Locks Located On Rear Doors
 

Braking & Traction.
Brake Assistance
Front Power 320-mm Ventilated Disc and Rear Power 333-mm Solid Disc Brakes
Vehicle Stability Assist(TM) (VSA(R)) Vehicle Stability Control System
Transfer Case
Automatic Locking Hubs
Traction Control
Rear Locking Differential
4-Wheel Anti-Lock Brakes
Electronic Brake Force Distribution
Variable Torque Management(R) 4-Wheel Drive System (VTM-4(R)) Full-Time 4-Wheel Drive

Engines & Emissions.
ULEV II Emissions
100,000-Miles Extended Service Interval For Tune-Up and Distributorless Ignition
3.5-Liter VTEC(R), 60-Degree V6, 24-Valve, SOHC, MPFI Engine; Front Mounted With Horsepower Of 250@5700, Torque Of 247@4300, Alloy Block and Alloy Cylinder Heads
 

Safety.
Front and Rear Automatic Locking Retractors
Front and Rear 3-Point Seatbelts
Front Seatbelt Height Adjusters
Front Side Airbags
Side Guard Door Beams
Rear 3-Point Center Seatbelt
Occupant Position Detection System (OPDS) Passenger Airbag Cutoff Sensor
Front Pretensioners With Force Limiters
L A T C H
Passenger Airbag With Dual Threshold, Dual Stage Deployment
Driver Airbag With Dual Threshold, Dual Stage Deployment
Front and Rear Side Head Curtain Airbags Located In Headliner
Trunk Anti-Trap Device
Rear Electronic Parking Aid With Camera

 

Suspension.
Independent MacPherson Strut Front Suspension With Coil Springs and Heavy Duty Shock Absorbers
Independent Multi-Link Rear Suspension With Trailing Arms, Coil Springs and Heavy Duty Shock Absorbers
23-mm Front Stabilizer Bar

Towing/Trailering & Payload.
Class III Tow Hitch Receiver
Towing Prep Package Includes Wiring Provisions
Front and Rear Tow Hooks
6050-Lb Gross Vehicle Weight Rating

Transmission.
5-Speed Electronically Controlled Adaptive Automatic Transmission With Overdrive and Steering Column Mounted Shifter
Adaptive Automatic Transmission

Wheels & Tires.
Silver Alloy Wheels, 18-In. X 7.5-In.
Compact Spare Tire
SBRP245/60R18 104T All-Season Tires

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