2011 Kia Rio hatchback

The Kia Rio is a five-door hatchback scheduled to go on sale in 2012. Just like other gasoline-hybrid cars, this car features idle stop and go facility.

The new Kia Rio was unveiled at the Geneva Motor Show. Kia has used its Optima and Sportage model design in this fourth-generation hatchback.

The entry-level car is powered by a 125-litre. petrol engine, while the high-end models sport a 14-litre. petrol engine. The new Kia Rio is designed by renowned automotive designer Peter Schreyer.

The Rio is 13ft 3in hatchback with five doors. This car is spacious enough to accommodate five passengers. Hyundai, which has manufactured Rio, will offer this hatchback in two petrol and two diesel engines models. This car features six-speed transmission and front-wheel drive.

The interior materials used in this car are refined and of top quality. This car will be powered by both diesel and petrol engine.

This new hatchback will feature a range of six fuel-efficient engines including a 11-liter. diesel engine to a 16-liter. direct injection gasoline engine. This car sports a multi-function steering wheel. Hyundai has manufactured this car and the cars manufactured by this South Korean firm are generally strong and sturdy.

The new Rio is 20mm longer, 25mm wider and 15mm lower than the model it replaces, and has a 70mm longer wheelbase. Embracing the new Kia design language of the Optima and Sportage models, the Rio gets its own small-car interpretation of the tiger nose grille and dynamic face, and inherits a high shoulder line, coupe-like roof and strong rear bumper. Kia says the Rio will be available in 10 different body colours.

The entry-level 125-litre. Kappa petrol engine produces 63kW of power and 118Nm of torque. Combined cycle fuel consumption is an impressive 48. litres/100km.

The larger petrol engine is a 14-litre. unit with 80kW and 136Nm of torque. The smallest diesel is a 11-litre. engine that produces 51kW and 162Nm. A four-speed automatic transmission will be available with the 14-litre. petrol engine.

All fourth-generation Rio models will be manufactured at Kia’s Sohari plant in South Korea, with production set to commence shortly.

2013 Chevrolet Spark

Though compact,2013 Chevrolet Spark offers more passenger and cargo room than other mini cars such as the Fiat 500, Smart fortwo and the Scion iQ.

Equipped with the 1.2L four-cylinder engine and five-speed manual transmission, Chevrolet Spark will offer competitive fuel economy.

An integrated spoiler above the rear hatch door enhances Spark's. dynamic arrival while also improving the car's. aerodynamics, for fuel efficiency.

Chevrolet Spark's. wheels-at-the-corners stance is further emphasized by standard 15-inch alloy wheels. Inside, the Chevrolet MyLink infotainment system, included on 1LT and 2LT Spark models, provides a seven-inch dye touch screen. SiriusXM Satellite Radio also is available on uplevel Spark models.

Air conditioning and power windows are standard astride the Spark lineup. Heated leatherette seats and leather-wrapped steering wheel are included on Spark 2LT.

Chevrolet Spark was designed with occupant safety in mind, and has won safety awards in both Europe and Korea.

Dual-stage frontal air bags, seat-mounted side air bags and side curtain air bags that extend above the front and rear seating rows are also standard.

Underneath, Spark features a MacPherson strut front suspension, standard ABS and stability control, electric power steering and vented front/rear drum brakes.

Like the larger Sonic and Cruze, Chevrolet says that Sparks will come from the factory with 10 airbags, including front knee airbags, side seat airbags and side curtain airbags.

Mirroring the recently-released Sonic’s high level of standard specification, all Sparks will be equipped with 15-inch alloy wheels and OnStar.

2012 Chevrolet Sonic LTZ

Today we will discuss the all new 2012 Chevrolet Sonic LTZ. On that front, it now sports multiple futuristic design cues.

The 2012 Chevrolet Sonic LTZ gets 40 mpg on the highway thanks to an efficient engine and a six-speed manual. By 50 mph the Sonic LTZ turbo desirable to be in top gear.

The standard engine for the Sonic is a naturally aspirated 18-liter. four-cylinder, but Chevy makes a turbo coupled with a 14-liter. engine as an option. This turbocharged engine leads to a 5 mpg increase in EPA numbers, at 29 mpg city and 40 mpg highway.

The 2012 Chevrolet Sonic LTZ has everything you would want from superb performance, wonderful safety features, and several high quality interior features. Sonic LTZ offers available remote start capability through the OnStar RemoteLink app12, so you don't. need to open the door to start your Sonic. With the 14. liter turbo, you derive improved performance. Driving on curvy and bumpy roads proved the Sonic to be a competent car.

Exteriors
The LTZ model comes with a standard 17-inch aluminum alloy wheels along with 4-wheel disk breaks. The tail lights are very elegantly designed. When you look at the car from the outside, it looks a very striking compact car.

Price and Availability
Sonic LTZ will be starting at $17,295 Sedan and $17,995 Hatchback that include standard features such as fog lamps, cruise control, USB port, Bluetooth for music and phones and much more.