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Renewed Kia Opirus 2007
These significant improvements have been carried out to increase the comfort of march, the maneuverability and the security; besides the Opirus weighs less and offers better benefits. The new segment AND of Kia will be available only with the steering wheel to the left and with a more extensive offering of so much colors in the interior as abroad. “Our new one Opirus 2007 considerably has been renewed for which him can be catalogued like a completely new model”, comments Jean-Chat Lievens, vice president of Kia Motors Europe. “In its new design, the Opirus is a worthy flagship and incorporates the undeniable quality that now Kia is offering in its complete range of models. With a more sophisticated aspect, is faster, consumes less, is conducted gently and with greater precision and is full of new details; is the best form and more comfortable to travel. ”Last year, the sales of the models of gasoline of the segment AND in the four most important European markets descended almost a 16% and that tendency continues in 2006. Nevertheless, the sales of the Opirus this year have risen a 21% and I am convinced that they will be increased the next year when the model 2007 arrive the dealers of Kia. “The new luxurious one they sedate of Kia is a truly high-quality product, with the better level of comfort, refinement and sonorous level,” adds Lievens. More long, more imposing with aspect ’stable’The designers of Kia have given to the Opirus 2007 a stable and more modern aspect, with the front of the sharpest hood and the grid of the fine and largest radiator; in the subsequent part has raised itself the cover of the trunk and now exceed him 20 millimeters more. Also the double forward optic groups have been redesigned and are new the rear vertical pilots and the double exhaust pipes chromed. The light alloy wheels of 17 inches are of design multi-radio. In the interior, the new model has a new instrument panel, with new control panel, system of audio integrated and renewed controls of heating and ventilation. There are other details, as the electric adjustment of the pedals, lumbar backup with four positions for the seat of the conductor and a screen with better viewing of the different functions of the computer. To do the Opirus 2007 more competitive in this segment of the market, Kia has incorporated a new motor V6, known like Lamda, of 3,8 liters, instead of the previous one 3,5. This new motor, done completely in aluminum, generates 266 CV (196 kW) to 6,000 rpm and 353 Nm to 4,500 returns. The new motor improvement the acceleration of zero to 100 mph (7, 5 seconds set against the 9.2 seconds of the current one) and propels the car to a maximum velocity of 230 kilometers per hour. The broadcast is automatic of five relations and offers, besides the possibility of a completely automatic conduction, a manual selection of the marches of sequential form. The new motor is thriftier in the consumption, that is reduced to a 4,4%, with an average figure of 10.9 liters each a hundred kilometers. The fuel tank admits 70 liters of gasoline, while the trunk has enlarged the capacity to 450 liters.
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Camry, Motor Trend’s 2007 Car of the Year
2007 Toyota Camry, the redesigned version, won Motor Trend Magazine’s 2007 Car of the Year award. Said award went to all variations of the car including the hybrid. According to Angus MacKenzie, editor-in-chief of the magazine, Camry is innovative yet has a broad appeal. This is the first year said vehicle has won the award.
“The Camry is the one car rival automakers all wish they could build. It offers something for nearly everyone performance, efficiency and roominess at a price point most Americans can afford,” MacKenzie said.
According to the magazine, the version of Toyota Camry outshone 26 cars that are either totally new or redesigned before the year 2007. Japanese automakers had 10 cars, the US automakers has 6, 5 from Korea, 4 from Germany, 1 from Sweden, and also 1 from United Kingdom. MacKenzie said the redesigned Camry won in a very strong field. “There have never been more choices available to American car buyers. That is a fact of life in the 21st century,” MacKenzie added.
Motor Trend’s staffers evaluated the entries according to their innovation in engineering, design, safety and technology; their performance and quality; and whether the vehicle delivers value to the consumer. In Motor Trend’s search, Camry’s competitors were Chrysler Sebring, Saturn Aura, Nissan Altima, Kia Rondo, Honda Fit, Mercedes-Benz S Class, Volvo C70 T5 and the Volkswagen Rabbit.
Through October this year, Toyota Motor Company reported 350,481 sales of Camry. So far, Camry is the hottest-selling car in the United States. Next to Camry is Toyota Corolla. The information was released by Autodata Corp.
Sixth generation of the vehicle uses redesigned auto parts for Toyota Camry. These parts are assembled at the Toyota plant in Georgetown, Kentucky; Aichi, Japan; and Melbourne, Australia. Camry is competing against Honda Accord, Hyundai Sonata, Nissan Altima, Mitsubishi Galant, Mazda6, Ford Fusion and the Chevrolet Malibu.
Corolla, on the other hand, is known for its low fuel consumption, reliability and distinct Toyota engineering. Corolla is manufactured in Japan, the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Malaysia, Taiwan, Pakistan, South Africa, Brazil, Venezuela, China, Philippines, Thailand, Turkey and India.
The tenth generation Corolla was introduced in Japan this year. In this generation, the automaker incorporated advanced equipment to Toyota Corolla car parts. Advanced equipment include rearview monitor display, one-touch double folding rear seats, and Pre-crash Safety System. Toyota Corolla will be offered in Australia and United States next year.
Tags: 2007, Camry, Motor, Trend's, Year“The Camry is the one car rival automakers all wish they could build. It offers something for nearly everyone performance, efficiency and roominess at a price point most Americans can afford,” MacKenzie said.
According to the magazine, the version of Toyota Camry outshone 26 cars that are either totally new or redesigned before the year 2007. Japanese automakers had 10 cars, the US automakers has 6, 5 from Korea, 4 from Germany, 1 from Sweden, and also 1 from United Kingdom. MacKenzie said the redesigned Camry won in a very strong field. “There have never been more choices available to American car buyers. That is a fact of life in the 21st century,” MacKenzie added.
Motor Trend’s staffers evaluated the entries according to their innovation in engineering, design, safety and technology; their performance and quality; and whether the vehicle delivers value to the consumer. In Motor Trend’s search, Camry’s competitors were Chrysler Sebring, Saturn Aura, Nissan Altima, Kia Rondo, Honda Fit, Mercedes-Benz S Class, Volvo C70 T5 and the Volkswagen Rabbit.
Through October this year, Toyota Motor Company reported 350,481 sales of Camry. So far, Camry is the hottest-selling car in the United States. Next to Camry is Toyota Corolla. The information was released by Autodata Corp.
Sixth generation of the vehicle uses redesigned auto parts for Toyota Camry. These parts are assembled at the Toyota plant in Georgetown, Kentucky; Aichi, Japan; and Melbourne, Australia. Camry is competing against Honda Accord, Hyundai Sonata, Nissan Altima, Mitsubishi Galant, Mazda6, Ford Fusion and the Chevrolet Malibu.
Corolla, on the other hand, is known for its low fuel consumption, reliability and distinct Toyota engineering. Corolla is manufactured in Japan, the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Malaysia, Taiwan, Pakistan, South Africa, Brazil, Venezuela, China, Philippines, Thailand, Turkey and India.
The tenth generation Corolla was introduced in Japan this year. In this generation, the automaker incorporated advanced equipment to Toyota Corolla car parts. Advanced equipment include rearview monitor display, one-touch double folding rear seats, and Pre-crash Safety System. Toyota Corolla will be offered in Australia and United States next year.
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