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CarSpiritPK does not warrant that the functions contained in the site will be uninterrupted or error-free, that defects will be corrected, that the site or any server that makes it available is free from viruses or other harmful components, or that successful or accurate results or outcomes will result from your use of this site.  All the details of the cars that have been published on our websites has customer reviews. We make an official page of Car Reviews in our website where the users can go and give reviews about the information we provided on our site. New Cars in Pakistan: Here is a list of upcoming automobiles in Pakistan: 1. KIA Cerato 2. Honda City (7th Generation) 3. Toyota Corolla (12th Generation) 4. Changan Alsvin Proton • KIA Cerato: In Pakistan, KIA Motor tested the Cerato, according to sources. The KIA Cerato has finally arrived in Pakistan. Cerato will have the 1.6-litre engine, according to sources. Toyota Corolla Altis 1.6L is KIA Motor's main competitor. It is expected that the KIA Cerato price will be in the range of 3 to 3.5 million Pakistan rupees. First quarter of 2021 is when KIA Company plans to launch this car. • Honda City: City (7th Generation) is being tested on Pakistani roads by Honda Company. City (7th Generation) will be available in Pakistan by 2021. Tests are underway in Pakistan with the Toyota Corolla (12th Generation). Towards the end of 2021, Toyota Company Pakistan plans to launch the 12th generation Toyota Corolla in Pakistan. 12th Generation Toyota Corolla will cost 1 to 2 lacs higher than the present price. • Proton Saga: Proton is building a factory in Pakistan, which will be finished shortly. Proton Company intends to introduce the Proton Saga in Pakistan in the first quarter of 2021. The Proton Saga will have a 1299cc engine. The Proton Saga will cost between 2 and 2.5 million PKR. • Changan Alsvin: Changan Karavan is one of the company's cars that is extremely popular in Pakistan. Changan Company is putting the Changan Alsvin through its paces on Pakistani roads. This vehicle was observed by several individuals on the Islamabad highway. Changan Company intends to launch Changan Alsvin in Pakistan by the end of 2020, according to our sources. • Hyundai Elantra: Hyundai displayed the “Hyundai Elantra” at the Pakistan Autoshow 2020. Hyundai Nishat officials stated at the time that they want to launch the Hyundai Elantra in Pakistan. In Pakistan, the Hyundai Elantra will be equipped with a 1.6-liter engine. According to Hyundai Nishat officials, the Hyundai Elantra would be introduced in Pakistan in February 2021. Pakistan Automobile News: According to the State Bank of Pakistan's quarterly report, Pakistan's car sector grew by 23.4 percent from July 2020 to March 2021, compared to a decrease of 37.7 percent during the same period last year (SBP). Cars improved by 24.7 percent, motorbikes improved by 20.3 percent, LCVs improved by 30.2 percent, and tractors improved by 57.5 percent. This growth was caused by low loan rates, relative stability in vehicle costs, and the launch of new models. According to the study, consumer financing for the car sector was Rs. 73.6 billion, up from Rs. 3.2 billion the previous year. Almost 40% of these loans were disbursed in the third quarter of 2021, from January to March. Car prices in Pakistan is on mediocre level and the investors earn profit by investing in cars industry and earn more than the investment.

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The 2020 Toyota Corolla is Ready to look, Even though, Toyota didn’t give much detail about the upcoming 2020 Toyota Corolla, we already have some awesome detail of how the next generation Toyota Corolla will look. So below is what we have got about the brand-new 2020 Toyota Corolla.

2020 Corolla New Design Details

Initial order overviews suggest an upgraded Toyota Corolla will show up for the 2020 version year. Nevertheless, information has actually not yet been introduced as for specifications or functions. One of the most likely modification is anticipated to be a change to the very same TNGA modular system that creates the basis for the Corolla Hatchback and also bigger Camry. The change will more than likely cause a boost in the vehicle’s strength contrasted to the present generation, which has actually gotten on sale because of 2014.

In doing so, the Corolla’s driving characteristics might see a notable renovation. For referral, the hatchback has actually so far amassed favorable testimonials. Although the brand name provided a design called the Corolla is up till a year back, the cars and truck was revamped and also rechristened as the Corolla Hatchback for 2019 and also stays entirely various from the car.

Designing hints for the next-gen Corolla continue to be unidentified, although spy shots distributing on the internet recommend an acquainted total form yet a face highly appearing like the hatchback. Considered that Toyota has actually exerted to make versions like the Prius and also Camry extra vibrant, we believe there’s a likelihood the Corolla will intend to be much more flashy.

Engine Options

Safety and security functions will likely remain to be a solid marketing factor for the following Corolla. Like a lot of Toyotas, the present vehicle features geared up with TSS-P, a variation of Toyota Safety and security Feeling that obtains you automated emergency situation stopping, lane separation advising with lane-keeping aid as well as automated high beam of lights.

Currently, it stays uncertain whether the Corolla will get TSS 2.0, an upgraded variation of Security Feeling that includes bicyclist as well as roadway indicator discovery, plus a lane-tracing attribute. Considered that the hatchback currently features the current system, we believe the opportunities of the car obtaining it are high.

Under the hood, we still do not have any kind of main specifications. Nevertheless, we assume it’s most likely that the automobile will acquire the exact same 2.0-liter 4-cylinder engine from the hatchback that makes 168 hp with 151 lb-ft of torque. If that confirms to be the instance, it might suggest a rather large action up in power contrasted to the existing Corolla’s 132 to 140 hp specifications relying on the arrangement.

In regards to connection, we assume there’s a likelihood that the Corolla will obtain assistance for Apple CarPlay as well as Amazon.com Alexa. This is an attribute that began being presented in more recent 2019 versions like the Toyota Camry, however, has actually so far been lacking in the Corolla. Unfortunately, Toyota has not yet revealed a strategy to start sustaining Android Vehicle.

In spite of a possible boost in the outcome, there’s an opportunity that the automobile’s gas economic climate might not need to endure. The hatchback is ranked at as much as 36 mpg in the mixed city & freeway driving, whereas the existing Corolla just rises to 34 mpg (as well as just when it comes to the LE Eco trim).

Price & Availability of 2020 Toyota Corolla

Toyota’s first order overviews indicate an on-sale day in very early 2020. Main rates is still a lengthy method off. For recommendation, the existing Corolla varieties from $19,620 to $23,800. When it comes to a similarly-equipped hatchback, the car has a cost-benefit of approximately $1,200.

2020 Toyota Corolla Competitors

Hyundai Elantra

Chevrolet Cruze

Honda Civic

Kia Forte

2020 Toyota Corolla Preview, Price, and Competitors The 2020 Toyota Corolla is Ready to look, Even though, Toyota didn't give much detail about the upcoming 2020 Toyota Corolla, we already have some awesome detail of how the next generation Toyota Corolla will look.

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 Toyota Corolla since its launch in 1966 has been the best of the most prominent concept of the car to transport people from point A to point B smoothly and easily. Since 2013.

The new Toyota Corolla comes in its twelfth generation in order to respond to all its competitors such as Mazda 3 and Mitsubishi Lancer, this is done by adopting a new design that is bold and sporty at the same time and also with 3 options for body shapes. .

The new Toyota Corolla is available with the traditional saloon body that it has been famous for since its launch over its generations. There is also a 5-door hatchback option and station wagon for more space for luggage. The hybrid option will also be provided for more fuel savings.

The new Toyota Corolla has a distinctive design for the front through the sharp design of the headlights, as well as the same applies to the ventilation grille and air vents.

The cabin of the new Toyota Corolla is characterized by being simple and modern at the same time. The dashboard has a new design that confirms the company's keenness to provide what is necessary to keep customers from looking to competitors. The screen appears in the middle of the dashboard in order to display the contents of the entertainment system for the driver and passengers.

3 options of engines will be provided in the new Toyota Corolla, as follows: The standard model will have a 4-cylinder in-line engine with a capacity of 1.8 liters capable of producing 140 hp and connected to a CVT gearbox, the SE model will be available with a 4-cylinder engine, but it produces 170 hp and is connected With CVT or 6-speed manual gearbox, the top model XSE will only be available with CVT gearbox, the hybrid option of engines details will be revealed at the Los Angeles Auto Show in late November 2018.

The new Toyota Corolla is the natural extension of its previous generations

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The 1300cc-1800cc segment has always been dominated by Toyota and Honda in Pakistan, but there may be going to be a new entrance in the market, KIA Cerato. The South Korean company is reportedly all set to launch the Sedan car in the country very soon. This will be an exciting addition in the segment, which has been rules by Major-Two for almost three decades.

Since the introduction of Pakistan’s First Automotive Development Policy (ADP) in 2016, different new actors have entered in the country. KIA is among the leading ones. The company, which re-entered in Pakistan in 2018, has already made a foremost impact on local market. The company is currently ruling the crossover SUV segment through KIA Sportage. As per unofficial reports, the company has sold around 1500 units in month of October, 2020.

Furthermore, the company has shown a strong presence in 1000cc, as Picanto has shown a constant rise in sales in recent months. This shows that KIA is slowly but surely establishing a concrete base in Pakistan. Now, the company will enter in Pakistan’s most famous segment, which is 1300cc-1800cc.

KIA Cerato Spotted in Karachi:

Last week, the social media was abuzz after four KIA cars were spotted in Karachi. Under the slogan #WeAreUnstopable, the company drove these cars across the metropolitan. One of the interesting presences was of KIA Cerato, because it has been long that local consumers have a new choice in the Sedan category. So, if KIA will launch this car, it will be very exciting for the buyers.

What Should We Expect from KIA Cerato: 

According to reports, KIA is reportedly launching Cerato with 1.6L engine under the hood. Also, the company probably will offer both automatic and manual transmission. This makes Cerato a direct competitor of Toyota Corolla Altis 1.6L.

If we compare both engines, Cerato produces 121hp at 6,000 RPM and 157Nm torque at 5,000 RPM. Meanwhile, Altis produces 120 hp at 6000 RPM and 154 Nm torque at 5200 RPM. This shows that Cerato engine is more powerful and efficient than its direct competition.

Salient Features of KIA Cerato:

These are salient internationally acclaimed features of KIA Cerato. We will also try to compare these features with Toyota Corolla and Honda Civic.

Automatic Front Headlights:

The company has installed Automatic Front Headlights in Cerato. The lights adjust their beam as per road conditions, for example if there is a vehicle in front of you, the headlights will adjust their beam towards the road and vice versa. Meanwhile, Corolla and Civic do not offer this feature, giving Cerato a better drive choice at night.

Tilt and Telescopic Steering Column:

Cerato has tilt and telescopic steering, and you can adjust the height and angle of the steering. This feature makes the driver’s life very easy, as he/she can adjust it as per their convenience. Meanwhile, Corolla and Civic only offers tilt steering column, but not telescopic option.

Rear trunk light:

The KIA’s sedan will come with rear trunk light, making it very easy for you to put luggage in it at night time. Meanwhile, both Civic and Corolla also offer this feature,

Dual-zone automatic climate control:

Cerato will come with dual-zone automatic climate control, mean driver and passenger can adjust their own AC temperature. Civic and Corolla also offer this facility, making all three vehicles in similar in this regard.

Rear seat heat ducts

KIA is offering rear seat heat ducts in the new Sedan, as these ducts keep back seat passengers warm or cold, depending on the weather. In comparison, Corolla doesn’t offer this feature, while Honda Civic does have it. Henceforth, Cerato is equal to Civic in this segment.

Infotainment System in KIA Cerato: 

Cerato will come with 8-inch touchscreen infotainment system, with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. This touchscreen will give a chic and executive look to car’s interior. Meanwhile, Honda only offers this feature in Civic 1.5L Turbo, and Toyota has installed it in  both 1.8L and 1.6L Corolla Altis.

Steering wheel-mounted volume controls

Cerato will come wheel-mounted volume control as you can control the volume of your audio and video, with just finger tips. Meanwhile, Civic does offer this feature, while Corolla Altis 1.6L doesn’t has the feature.

Cruise control:

Cerato will also offer cruise control in its cars, which is a great feature for both safety and fuel average. Meanwhile, Corolla Altis 1.8L and Honda Civic also offer cruise control. However, Corolla 1.6L doesn’t have this feature

Forward Collision-Avoidance (FCA)

KIA will install this very important and vital safety feature in Cerato, making it a very safe car to drive for you and your family. However, both Corolla and Civic do not offer this feature, meaning they are less safe than upcoming Cerato.

SOURCE: Pakwheels

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The 10 best-selling cars in Canada in 2019 2020 Hyundai Elantra UltimateJil McIntosh One quarter. A fourth. A single quadrant. Twenty-five per cent.No matter how you phrase it, passenger cars produced just 2.5 out of every 10 new vehicle sales in Canada in 2019. Thats fewer than half-a-million sales for a category that produced get this more than 750,000 sales during the depths of 2009s recession.Yes, 2009 marked an end to the passenger car sectors dominance of the Canadian light vehicle market.Not once in the decade since have cars outsold their light-truck brethren: SUVs, crossovers, vans and pickup trucks.Yet the rate at which passenger cars have shed market share caught many automakers by surprise. Manufacturers with car-heavy lineups have sometimes been slow to respond to a trend thats seen customers spend more money in competitors showrooms, on higher-profit utility vehicles.The car markets downturn has, however, produced numerous interesting outcomes for a handful of the most dominant cars on the market. In 2009, the Honda Civic and Toyota Corolla produced 15 per cent of all car sales. Yet while car sales have fallen 36 per cent in the intervening decade, the disappearance of competition has allowed the Civic and Corolla to hold onto much of their success. Civic and Corolla sales are down just 8 per cent during the same period, and the duo now owns more than 22 per cent of the car market. But its hardly sunshine and roses. Each of Canadas five best-selling cars produced fewer sales in 2019

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TEST OF THE 2019 TOYOTA CAMRY MORE THAN JUST RELIABLE

TEST OF THE 2019 TOYOTA CAMRY MORE THAN JUST RELIABLE

TEST OF THE 2019 TOYOTA CAMRY MORE THAN JUST RELIABLE

More beautiful than ever, new Camry remains The 2019 Toyota Camry is a must-have family sedan that is difficult to compete with if you consider its reputation cast in concrete. But beware, it is a solid reputation but if you find yourself in a segment neglected by large numbers of consumers, missing for the most fertile terrain of SUVs, survival is not guaranteed.

TEST OF THE 2019 TOYOTA CAMRY MORE THAN JUST RELIABLE

But give back to Caesar ... Toyota has always managed to make its vehicle attractive and pleasing to the masses, and that's why you necessarily know someone around you driving a Camry. Perhaps because of market trends leaning towards utility models, the company also realized that reliability was not enough. But this latest generation of the model is really more attractive, standing out from its competition with a bolder and more athletic style than ever before. Toyota has divided its range into nine trim levels with sportier versions including the SE, XSE and XSE V6 which have a slightly different design from the rest of the range. We find on these versions a more aggressive calender, for example. Toyota also offers quieter versions with a more stretched grille as we found on the vehicle we drove, the XLE (also available in hybrid).

TEST OF THE 2019 TOYOTA CAMRY MORE THAN JUST RELIABLE

The Camry XLE receives a front-wheel drive system with the Traction Control System (TRAC), as well as the Navigation Package (priced at $ 2740). There's a panoramic sunroof, automatic two-zone climate control, and 18 "aluminum wheels (with the Navigation Package, or 17" wheels). This eighth generation of the Camry introduced for the first time in 2017 has been embellished and took advantage of small changes to renew its appeal, although we do not speak here of radical changes. Everything is built on Toyota's new modular platform (TNGA), which is shared with the Toyota Corolla 2020. A comfortable and well-thought-out interior The XLE version I was able to test is quite luxurious on the inside and that's where we tick when compared to the entry-level finishes which are still far less luxurious than the more expensive versions. This "luxury" design for the XLE may well be the competitive edge for the 2019 Camry. The cabin of our model was composed of an elegant beige leather which makes this Toyota inviting and comfortable.

TEST OF THE 2019 TOYOTA CAMRY MORE THAN JUST RELIABLE

Although we may have to complain about the dashboard that lacks some inspiration, we welcome Toyota's effort to give this general-purpose car a distinctive atmosphere and, among other things, wood finishes that the we found before only among luxury brands. The door openings are wide and the thresholds easy to cross, as one is entitled to expect from a Toyota sedan. Once seated in the cabin of the Camry space is quite generous - again, not surprising, given the main purpose of this model. The Camry remains a large sedan and its folded chest offers a large cargo space, admittedly less than some competitors, but it even gets a good rating. That's one of the reasons it sells so well. The interior is ergonomic. There are many small storage well organized to keep what you want to keep nearby like the wallet, phone and other essentials.

TEST OF THE 2019 TOYOTA CAMRY MORE THAN JUST RELIABLE

There are charging ports and USB connectors, but also a stereo JBL, a Wifi point, a 7.0-inch touchscreen interface Entune 3.0 for central control series and also available in improved version for the XLE and the XSE (this is called an 8.0-inch screen). Competent and fast, Entune remains a little difficult to grasp. It takes time to sort orders and we do not always find quickly what we want - which is problematic for impatient people like me. CarPlay yes, Android Auto no Among the most notable new features, there is Apple CarPlay, now includes series; unfortunately Android Auto is still not present at the time when it becomes commonplace.   Safety remains one of the most important aspects of the Camry, which remains one of the most well-equipped mid-size sedans in terms of equipment and features. Each model benefits from the Toyota Safety Sense package that includes a collision alert, automated braking, pedestrian detection, lane departure warning with steering assistance, or adaptive cruise control. Toyota's decision to make Series Assist technologies across the range needs to be highlighted and commended.

Overall, we find in Camry XLE a surprising interior for a vehicle of this category. It is a nice cabin overall, well organized and embellished with touches of upscale carefully thought without claiming excessive luxury. The irony, however, is that its high quality makes it hard to release the basic versions, which they do a little hard ...

TEST OF THE 2019 TOYOTA CAMRY MORE THAN JUST RELIABLE

Mechanical and fuel consumption The XLE has a 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine with 203 horsepower and 184 lb-ft of torque, an increase of 28 horsepower and 16 lb-ft of torque compared to the outgoing model. That's good, but not as exciting as the V6's sportier version of the 301 hp model with 267 lb-ft of torque. Anyway, they are beautiful powers compared to the previous model. The engine works in conjunction with an 8-speed automatic transmission. Consumption level is found for the XLE an average of 8.5 / 6.1 / 7.4 per 100 km (city / road / combined). These figures are impressive for a sedan that does not benefit from any electrical support for the powertrain. The problem is that I never got close to this performance during my week of driving, which took place early in the spring when there were still some last traces of snow on the roads. It is true that I did a lot more urban road than highway, but still, my combined total was 9.6L / 100 km.

TEST OF THE 2019 TOYOTA CAMRY MORE THAN JUST RELIABLE

On the road The Camry is satisfactory for a "normal" driving without any craze or haste. The engine is economical and the transmission quite responsive to not feel it. The engine is neither noisy nor intrusive if it is spared, but out of his comfort zone it is heard. It is not as responsive as the similar power engine found in the Honda Accord, the rival of the Camry, or in the Nissan Altima. For those who prioritize the silence of the engine even during moments of aggression, they will find their happiness elsewhere. The steering is weighted although I found the brake pedal soft and a bit too sensitive for my taste, but the Sport mode makes them more powerful. The chassis raises the level of the Camry which is slightly more entertaining in the turns and the little athleticism that is found is largely due to the new platform. Several driving modes are available to the driver including Normal, Sport and Eco. We find the buttons that go from one to another just next to the gear lever. Going into Eco mode is ideal for a light and economical driving which fits perfectly to the Camry's personality. Overall, the Camry is a little stiffer and has never been so fun to drive and it keeps its reliability for everyday use. It is a sedan configured for comfort and economy, do not ask him more. It turns out that I recently had the opportunity to drive the Honda Accord Touring version, and I was amazed at how much this sedan is dynamic in its driving compared to the Camry. If you are looking for a classic family sedan, this latest Camry will be one of the best options. But if you want punch, then there ... Price Side Our XLE model costs $ 36,645, before additional charges. Prices range from $ 26,590 for the base L model and $ 41,190 for the XLE Hybrid Camry. If the performance of the Camry is a little pale compared to its more competitive competitors like the Honda Accord or the Mazda6, it remains comfortable and up to our expectations. If we ignore some mistakes, and if we take into account its largely improved exterior design, it is a real renewal for the new generation. It is therefore new horizons that open to the Camry that can now be chosen for its attractive look and not just for its legendary ratio / quality price with unparalleled reliability. WE love - Successful exterior design  - Spacious interior  - Premium high-end finishes  - Apple CarPlay standard  - Comfortable ride We like less - The quality of mediocre materials for lower finishes  - No Android Auto  - Lack of sports reflexes from Blogger https://ift.tt/2Mr5FPv via IFTTT

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Review: How the 2020 Nissan Sentra SR Ups Nissan’s Game (and Where It Falls Short)

Maybe you’ve heard this story before: Nissan’s redesigned compact sedan seeks to steal more Toyota Corolla and Honda Civic buyers. The difference is that this time, it may work more effectively. Track-testing and extensively driving the new 2020 Nissan Sentra reveals how far the automaker has elevated its compact. The 2020 Sentra won’t dominate the sales charts, but our time with an SR tester shows where the new Nissan excels … and falls short against the aging class leader.

First off, let’s take a moment to mark the Sentra’s progress. When we last tested a mainstream-trimmed model, that 2016 Sentra SL eventually hit 60 mph in 10.0 seconds. Our 2020 Sentra SR tester was nearly 200 pounds heavier than that basic commuter car, but the new Nissan benefits from a more powerful engine. All 2020 Sentras are motivated by a 149-hp 2.0-liter naturally aspirated I-4. That doesn’t sound like much power, and, well, it’s not. But its 8.0-second 0–60 time is not only right in the mix with key competitors, it’ll probably feel excellent for anyone driving a 10-year-old compact sedan.

Having said that, every 2020 Civic EX and up will be about a full second quicker to 60 mph, thanks to that car’s 1.5-liter turbo-four. The Volkswagen Jetta is also swifter, using its 1.4-liter turbo-four to hit 60 in only 7.6 seconds. You’re considering the Corolla, too, right? A Corolla XSE we tested crossed 60 in 8.2 seconds and actually felt just as peppy as a quicker Civic tested in the same comparison. Just know that if you don’t get the Corolla SE or XSE, Toyota saddles the compact with an engine we called loud and underpowered. With the Sentra, even if you don’t go big like our orange-and-black SR tester, you still get the decent 149-hp engine.

Cool! The 2020 Sentra offers three two-tone paint options including orange, white, or gray with a black roof.

Like almost every other compact sedan around, the 2020 Sentra uses a CVT. Normally, I’m a huge fan of CVTs, which—when well tuned—can make commuting drudgery the tiniest bit more livable. Their smoothness means you don’t feel the shift-shock you might in a conventional automatic transmission. Unfortunately, the 2020 Sentra’s CVT tries too hard to mask the fact that it’s working with only 149 hp. As we noted in our First Drive review, the Sentra is a little surgey at low speeds. It’s a tuning affectation Nissan should fix for the 2021 or 2022 Sentra, along with a curious behavior that makes coming to a smooth stop slightly difficult.

Otherwise, the 2020 Sentra’s brake pedal is tuned for commuting, with a soft initial bite. Although the Sentra’s best 60–0 braking performance of 114 feet beat Civics with the 2.0 and 1.5T engines as well as competitors from Volkswagen, Toyota, and Kia, there’s an asterisk here. During our evaluation on the track, road test editor Chris Walton noted ABS pulses in the pedal, generous dive, and inconsistent performance over four tests.

The real surprise was how the 2020 Sentra presented itself on the MotorTrend figure-eight course, which uniquely evaluates handling, acceleration, and braking, as well as the transitions between them. With a time of 27.0 seconds at 0.63 g (average), the Sentra SR split the difference between the two Civics but handily beat the Corolla XSE.

“Despite noticeable body roll, it’s unexpectedly fun,” testing director Kim Reynolds said. “It turns in with a nice eagerness.”

The SR trim doesn’t have any additional dynamic changes besides the 18-inch wheels, Nissan tells us.

Regardless of how that body roll might bother some more than others on a winding road (hi, Mom and Dad!), the Civic is a better back-road partner. We get it, though—most compact-sedan buyers just need a good car to get to work. The Nissan mostly delivers here. Although we noticed more body roll than at the initial 2020 Sentra launch event, we still found the ride of the SR model to be compliant but firm. There’s a class-appropriate level of noise inside the cabin, which is a generation and a half better than the outgoing car’s cabin. Simply put, the new Sentra is more stylish, inside and out.

You want more than just style, though. When it comes to interior space, the 2020 Sentra’s back seat is spacious enough for four, with soft front seatbacks a comfortable place to bump knees. Headroom is a little tight, but if you’re regularly shuttling 6-footers around town and need max headroom, try a Kicks. As for cargo space, the 2020 Sentra’s 14.3 cubic feet is respectable, about even with the Jetta, 1.2 cubic feet more cavernous than the Corolla, and 0.4 to 0.8 cubic feet smaller than the Civic.

That pesky Honda matches or beats the Nissan in fuel economy across most trims. Nissan expects the 2020 Sentra S and SV to earn 29/39 mpg city/highway, with the SR coming in at 28/37 mpg. Automatic-transmission 2020 Civics get 29–32/37–42 mpg depending on trim. The 2020 Corolla is good for 29–31/37–40 mpg.

Although the Honda remains the best car in the compact class, the Civic can’t beat the 2020 Sentra’s value argument. If you don’t mind missing out on the Civic’s better-tuned CVT, the Sentra offers tons of value—especially as an SV model. The 2020 Sentra SV with floormats is about the same price as the 2020 Civic LX, but the Nissan offers a larger screen that’s mounted higher on the dash, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, a leather-wrapped steering wheel, and hands-free keyless access. These are features you’re going to use or touch every day.

Higher up the price ladder, the picture’s hazier. Once you get to the Civic EX, Honda equips the compact sedan with the more powerful 1.5-liter engine and an eight-way power driver’s seat—the Sentra only offers six ways of adjustment. Both the Civic and Corolla offer an electric parking brake, as well, compared to the Sentra’s foot-operated unit.

That convenience-feature omission, along with the adaptive cruise control’s oversensitive responses in traffic, aren’t major issues. At its core, the 2020 Sentra is a much-improved car—it’s quicker, still spacious, and boasts more style than before. Depending on the trim, we can see why someone would go Sentra. That’s fine for now, but what happens when the already spacious, efficient, attractive, fun-to-drive, and refined Civic gets redesigned next year? In the meantime, we can appreciate the Nissan’s meaningful dynamic improvements despite a couple odd transmission tendencies. Sentra commuters have it better than they have in years.

2020 Nissan Sentra SR BASE PRICE $22,355 PRICE AS TESTED $25,325 VEHICLE LAYOUT Front-engine, FWD, 5-pass, 4-door sedan ENGINE 2.0L/149-hp/146-lb-ft DOHC 16-valve I-4 TRANSMISSION Cont variable auto CURB WEIGHT (F/R DIST) 3,104 lb (61/39%) WHEELBASE 106.8 in LENGTH x WIDTH x HEIGHT 182.7 x 71.5 x 57.0 in 0-60 MPH 8.0 sec QUARTER MILE 16.2 sec @ 87.8 mph BRAKING, 60-0 MPH 114 ft LATERAL ACCELERATION 0.89 g (avg) MT FIGURE EIGHT 27.0 sec @ 0.63 g (avg) EPA CITY/HWY/COMB FUEL ECON 28/37/32 mpg ENERGY CONS, CITY/HWY 120/91 kW-hrs/100 miles CO2 EMISSIONS, COMB 0.62 lb/mile

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Review update: The 2020 Nissan Sentra blossoms into a competitor

Everyone knows the story of the ugly duckling and how it ended. In recent years, the Nissan Sentra has been that duckling. Until now. For 2020 the Nissan Sentra was designed with a more flowing European look, higher quality materials, and better driving dynamics. It also kept its trademark: value. Those factors help it against the Toyota Corolla... from High Gear Media Network Feed - August 26, 2020 at 08:00AM

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Cons: No Apple CarPlay or Android Auto.

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Cons: Sluggish acceleration. Downmarket interior.

Bottom Line: If you're looking for an economical and fuel-efficient hybrid vehicle for safe, reliable commuting, it's hard to beat the no-frills 2020 Toyota Corolla Hybrid

 Honda Accord Hybrid Touring Review

Pros: Clever battery placement. High fuel efficiency. Smooth ride. Customizable infotainment screen.

Cons: Powertrain complains when rapidly accelerating. Adaptive cruise has long stop gaps. Awkward push-button gear selector.

Bottom Line: The Honda Accord Hybrid Touring balances fuel efficiency with performance, making it an ideal midsize sedan for daily commuters dealing with stop-and-go traffic.

Ford Fusion Energi Titanium Review

Pros: Elegant exterior. Packed with standard features. New app integration with Alexa and Waze compatibility. Co-Pilot360 driver assist technology. 20 percent greater range.

Cons: Limited trunk space. Grabby brakes. Not a dynamic driving experience.

Bottom Line: Reliable and comfortable, the Ford Fusion Energi Titanium is a good-looking daily commuter car that will save you money on fuel.

Lexus NX 300h Review

Pros: Best fuel economy in the segment. Top-of-class safety features. Strong reliability ratings.

Cons: Distracting Infotainment interface. Sluggish acceleration and handling compared with competitors. Small cargo space.

Bottom Line: While not the most head-turning vehicle in the luxury crossover segment, the Lexus NX 300h boasts top-notch safety features and fuel economy.

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Toyota 86 trd 2019 Special Edition First Drive Review - Cars Medd

Toyota 86 trd 2019 Special Edition First Drive Review - Cars Medd

Toyota 86 trd 2019 Special Edition First Drive Review - Cars Medd

For several years, there was no sports car in the Toyota range. The Corolla GT-S, Celica, MR2 and Supra were all gone, and for a while, the manufacturer's most sporty vehicle was a RAV4 V6. In 2012, the Scion FR-S appeared, and suddenly, not only was Toyota back in the sporting auto arena, but with the help of Subaru, we produced a fun little coupe. The FR-S and its cousin the Subaru BRZ , with a light weight and a propulsion wheel, surprised us by their driving dynamics and their sporting character, despite some lamentations from the automotive press that these cars were missing. of torque at mid-regime.

Toyota 86 trd 2019 Special Edition First Drive Review - Cars Medd

The Toyota 86 trd 2019 - succeeding the Scion FR-S after the 2016 vintage in North America - continues its relatively unchanged career, but obtains another limited-edition variant in order to maintain the interest of the customers, the Toyota 86 trd 2019. Is it sufficient? Not really. The first year on the FR-S and BRZ market was their best, and their sales have fallen since that time. However, the Toyota GR Supra 2020 will soon arrive at dealerships, and now that there will be two sports cars on the sales floor, will the Toyota 86 trd 2019 get some love? Hard to say. Besides the BRZ, what are the rivals of the Toyota 86 trd 2019? The Mazda MX-5 and the Fiat 124 Spider of course, despite being roadsters while the Toyota 86 trd 2019 is a coupe. It can also be considered a competitor to the base Nissan 370Z, and an alternative to compact sports hatchbacks such as the Volkswagen Golf GTI and Hyundai Veloster.

Toyota 86 trd 2019 Special Edition First Drive Review - Cars Medd

The Toyota 86 trd 2019, relies on a 2.0-liter naturally aspirated four-cylinder engine that develops 205 horsepower and 156 foot-pounds of torque - when paired with the standard six-speed manual transmission. If you prefer the six-speed automatic, we are rather with 200 horsepower and 151 foot-pounds. No problem. The takeoffs are fast, without being dizzying, while the car accelerates from 0 to 100 km / h in 7.4 seconds. A 370Z is much faster, and a Golf GTI is also more premium. However, the Toyota 86 trd 2019 being a pure sports car, it compensates with excellent handling, as well as the MX-5. For someone who is looking for a car that can go down the slopes during the weekend, the trd is appealing because it can be driven to the limits of its capabilities and provide an extended pleasure on a closed circuit. The electronic stability program includes a more permissive track mode but retains a safety net for times when we overestimate our driving skills. Subaru and Toyota also claimed to have designed the trunk of the car to accommodate four wheels, in order to make a quick change to the track. If you fold the back of the rear seats, of course.

Toyota 86 trd 2019 Special Edition First Drive Review - Cars Medd

toyota 86 interior: Ah, those back seats! They are almost useless. It is said almost because no one will want to sit there for more than five minutes, also implying that passengers in front will have to move their seats to the maximum. Simply put, if someone sits back, everyone will suffer. But it is not impossible. toyota 86 interior: In the Toyota 86 interior, variant features a faux-suede seat trim with red inserts, red safety belts, a dashboard trimmed with faux suede, a two-tone leather-wrapped steering wheel and red stitching. In return, the rest remains basic. Heated seats are included in the Toyota GT version, but not in the more expensive Toyota 86 trd 2019. Seek why.

Toyota 86 trd 2019 Special Edition First Drive Review - Cars Medd

We still get a dual-zone automatic air conditioner, an eight-speaker audio system with a seven-inch touch screen, a smart key, a digital display for the driver and LED headlights. The trd is the only one in the 18-inch wheel lineup and features trd exhaust and aerodynamics as well as SACHS shock absorbers and Brembo brakes. It is only available in raven black. toyota 86 price: Offered at $ 38,990 before shipping and preparation, this special edition of the Toyota 86 2019 is not a bargain. The trd is no more fun to drive than the base and Toyota GT versions, and on the destroyed boulevards, the car's very firm ride quickly becomes tiresome. Only 50 units of this release will be available in Canada in 2019, based on current sales. We drove the car in January during a particularly difficult week as Mother Nature sprinkled the roads with snow and freezing rain and blew out an intense cold, one after the other. The butt of the Toyota 86 trd 2019 waltzed all this time, forcing us to drive with a very delicate right foot. Toyota trd choice of Nexen winter tires provided good traction, but the electronic stability program plays a crucial role in keeping the car on all four wheels. As a four-season vehicle, there are obviously better choices. At least the consumption was reasonable since we observed an average of 8.4 L / 100 km during the week. Too bad the super gasoline is highly recommended, which raises the bill.

Toyota 86 trd 2019 Special Edition First Drive Review - Cars Medd

The trd is starting at $ 29,990, but oddly enough, the Subaru BRZ is available at $ 27,995 with a comparable level of equipment, so it's easy for us to recommend one over the other. However, both are starting to get old, and despite being a different car in many respects, the Golf GTI offers both driving pleasure and versatility for only a few extra dollars a month. In the MX-5, you can lower the roof, which makes it more pleasant in summer. As competition improves over the years - with the exception of the very old 370Z - the trd and BRZ would benefit from a refresh. Frankly, why would 2013-to-2016 model owners switch cars for a new one if nothing has been changed?

Toyota 86 trd 2019 Special Edition First Drive Review - Cars Medd

Toyota 86 Evaluation Sheet: Trial version: -trd SE Price range: -nd Price of the model under test: -$ 38,220 Basic warranty: -3 years / 60,000 km Consumption (city / road / observed): -11.3 / 8.3 / 8.4 L / 100km options: -nd Competitive models: -Fiat 124 Spider, Hyundai Veloster, Mazda MX-5,  Subaru BRZ, Nissan 370Z, Volkswagen Golf GTI Strong points: -Superb handling -Still very beautiful -All the same affordable in basic version Weak points: -Very firm suspension in urban traffic -TRD SE variant too expensive -Lack of torque at mid-diet -SIMILAR ITEMS:

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Consumer Reports Picks Its Top Car Brands

Four brands stand at the top of the annual Consumer Reports car issue. Three of them, Porsche, Genesis, and Subaru all received brand rankings of 80 or more. The magazine gives a recommended rating to every model sold by Porsche, Genesis, and the fourth-highest-scoring brand, Mazda, while every Subaru is recommended except for the WRX.

Two vehicles earned the highest overall scores: the Toyota Avalon family sedan (main photo) and the Kia Telluride SUV that won several car/truck of the year awards. Each received 93 of 100 possible points. The details are in the magazine’s April 2020 issue.

33 car brands ranked by overall score, which comprises road tests, reliability, owner satisfaction, and safety. CR says the road-test score is based on 50 different tests; reliability is based on 17 problem areas. It covers cars surveyed for the last three years.

Porsche, Genesis, Subaru, Mazda, Lexus, Audi, Hyundai, and BMW all received overall brand scores of at least 75 on a 100-point scale. The midpoint score (half above, half below) was 70. The biggest gainer was Tesla, which jumped eight spots from 19 to 11; its weak point remains reliability, which is below (but not significantly below) average. It’s not clear if there’s a statistical difference between brands rated a couple of points apart.

The 2020 Kia Telluride, tied with Toyota Avalon for the highest overall score, is one of Consumer Reports’ Top Picks and one of ExtremeTech’s 10 Best cars of the year.

Ten Top Picks (And They’re Super-Safe)

Consumer Reports has an annual Top Picks comprising the one top vehicle in each of 10 categories. To be considered, the vehicles must have received a recommended rating from the review and come standard with:

Forward collision warning (FCW)

Automatic emergency braking (AEB)

Pedestrian detection, an adjunct to AEB

CR does not, however, require blind spot detection or adaptive cruise control. The CR-required safety features can be implemented by a single, sub-$100 camera mounted at the top of the windshield. Blind-spot detection (BSD) requires multiple rear sonar/radar sensors. Some safety experts say BSD is crucial especially for older drivers who have trouble looking over their shoulders. Adaptive cruise control (ACC) makes rush-hour commutes and long highway drives less stressful and safer as well. But it, too, requires a separate front-facing radar. With forward collision warning and automatic emergency braking, you don’t know the device is working until it’s almost too late, while ACC slows you as soon as the vehicle in front slows or brakes.

CR Top Picks Per Segment Score Midsize 3-Row SUV: Kia Telluride 93 Big Sedan: Toyota Avalon 93 Midsize Sedan: Subaru Legacy 87 Small SUV: Subaru Forester 84 Midsize SUV: Lexus RX 80 Sports Car: Toyota Supra 80 EV: Tesla Model 3 80 Hybrid: Toyota Prius 79 Compact Pickup: Honda Ridgeline 76 Small Car: Toyota Corolla 75

These are the 19 vehicles to which Consumer Reports awards a score of 85 or higher. That’s out of 260 vehicles rated.

CR 2020 Highest Rated Cars Score Toyota Avalon Hybrid 2.5L 93 Kia Telluride 3.8L 93 Lincoln MKZ 2.0T 89 Genesis G80 3.8L 89 Audi A4 2.0T 88 Porsche 718 Boxster 2.0T 88 Porsche Cayenne 3.0T 88 Subaru Legacy 2.5 87 BMW M240i 3.0T 87 Subaru Outback 2.4T 87 Hyundai Palisade 3.8L 87 Lexus ES350 3.5L 87 Lexus GS350 3.5L 87 Mazda Miata MX-5 86 Mazda CX-9 2.5T 86 BMW 740i 4.4T 86 Subaru Crosstrek 2.5L 85 Toyota Camry 2.5L 85 Kia Cadenza 3.3L 85 Score of 85 or higher (of 100 points).

Interesting Factoids (to Us, at Least)

Consumer Reports, April 2020.

The top individual-model rankings (above, those rated 85 and higher) are skewed toward Japanese, German and Korean automakers:

Japan: Toyota/Lexus 4, Subaru 3, Mazda 2

Germany: BMW 2, Porsche 2, Audi 1

Korea: Kia 2, Hyundai 1, Genesis 1 (all part of Hyundai)

US: Lincoln 1

Among the overall brand ranking, the biggest loser was Acura, which fell eight places from 16 to 24 among the 33 brands. Lincoln and Volkswagen each fell five places, from 8 to 13, and from 11 to 16. The eight automakers at the bottom, scoring below 60 points, remained the same, and CR noted:

The bottom brands are an unchanged club, with Fiat [lowest scoring, 43], Mitsubishi, Jeep, Land Rover, Cadillac, Jaguar, Alfa Romeo, and GMC again falling short. We tested a total of 36 models from these brands, and we recommend only the Jeep Grand Cherokee.

Among small cars, Consumer Reports picked 33 best used vehicles under $20,000. They have to have performed well on tests when new and have above-average reliability. That includes:

Toyota, 13 models

Lexus, 6

Mazda, 4

Honda 3

While Honda and Toyota both sell a lot of vehicles, the recommended-used-cars differential is more than 4-1 (13 Toyota, 3 Honda). Mostly because of the $20K price cap, there are only two premium-brand European cars cited, the Volvo Xc70 and BMW i3. And in what may be an ominous sign for the US-flagged automakers, among recommended used cars, not a one is from GM, Ford/Lincoln, or Dodge/Chrysler/Ram.

Much of Consumer Reports car coverage is behind a paywall. But it does make freely available safety news (recalls) and some top lines on cars on the site if you don’t want to lay out $39 a year for digital access.

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2020 BMW X5 xDrive40i vs. Mercedes-Benz GLE450: Luxury SUV Rivalry Continues

Great automotive rivalries are a dime a dozen. Ford Mustang versus Chevrolet Camaro. Honda Civic versus Toyota Corolla. Ferrari versus Ford. And BMW versus Mercedes-Benz: When you’re shopping for a midsize luxury SUV, you’re very likely to cross-shop the BMW X5 and Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class (formerly the M-Class), two nameplates that have been around since the dawn of the luxury SUV segment two decades ago.

With new iterations of both vehicles arriving within the past year, we’ve assembled them to see which brings you the best blend of luxury, space, road manners, and technology.

The Contenders

Mercedes-Benz was among the first to produce a luxury SUV when it introduced the original M-Class for the 1998 model year. It offered a choice of six- or eight-cylinder engines and even served as the pope’s official vehicle for a few years. Fast-forward to today: Mercedes-Benz has introduced the current GLE-Class with a number of trick technologies, including a mild hybrid system coupled to its more powerful engine options. Our GLE450 tester also includes MBUX, Mercedes’ latest infotainment system, featuring an assistant similar to Alexa, Google, and Siri.

The BMW X5 has been around for nearly as long as the Mercedes-Benz GLE, and like its cross-town competitor, it made its debut with a choice of six- and eight-cylinder engines. Today, the X5 is available in a wide range of flavors, including gas, plug-in hybrid, and high-performance variants. BMW’s latest iDrive system also has an assistant feature just like MBUX.

Because each automaker offers such a diverse range for each model, we chose just one of each for this comparison. Is an X5 M a more engaging driver than a GLE350 with no frills added? Probably. And an AMG GLE63 S probably carries a certain appeal that a plug-in X5 can’t quite match (and vice versa, if that’s your thing). Here, in search of an apples-to-apples comparison from two baskets full of fruit, we look at the 2020 BMW X5 xDrive40i (starting at $61,695, $73,980 as tested) and the 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLE450 ($62,145/$84,640).

Second Place: 2019 BMW X5 xDrive40i

You can’t fault BMW when it comes to its powertrain. The X5’s 335-hp 3.0-liter turbo I-6 has nearly zero turbo lag, and the smooth eight-speed automatic shifts quickly. On the road, the 2019 BMW X5 rides comfortably, dispatching bumps almost as well as the Mercedes-Benz GLE450. The X5 is sure-footed on the road, but its disconnected nature makes it feel like you’re behind the wheel of a robot. “Steering is quick and linear, but it doesn’t provide the feel or feedback one would expect from a classic BMW,” features editor Christian Seabaugh said. “It’s missing that organic sensibility that the Mercedes somehow captures.”

The well-built interior defines austerity and features another evolution of BMW’s familiar horizontal-themed dash design. “BMW interiors are trapped in time like a mosquito in amber, but it’s a very familiar and comfortable look,” executive editor Mark Rechtin said. There’s plenty of space in the second row for two passengers, making the X5 a great choice for family road trips. You’ll also enjoy the crisp (and optional) Harman Kardon surround sound system a lot more on your drives thanks to the well-insulated interior and its minimal noise levels.

Although iDrive has received multiple updates, its learning curve remains. In typical German fashion, many functions are buried in submenus, and this partially negates the benefits of the responsive touchscreen. Wireless Apple CarPlay, which requires a yearly subscription fee after a year of ownership, didn’t work smoothly and kept cutting out. Detroit editor Alisa Priddle complained that instead of embracing connectivity, BMW is fighting it by making it hard to pair your mobile devices with its vehicles.

On the driver assistance tech front, the X5’s suite works as advertised except for the lane keeping assist, which gets jerky when steering assist and adaptive cruise control are off. Priddle found that it also struggles to read the side of the road when lane lines aren’t present. Adaptive cruise control, on the other hand, works more naturally and “drives like a normal human being would when approaching obstacles and slowing traffic,” Rechtin said. However, with everything engaged, the X5 won’t let you take over as easily as other systems do during emergency situations.

As an all-around luxury SUV, everything about the 2019 BMW X5 seems predictable. There’s no sense of occasion, and it goes down the road robotically. Sure, the powertrain is excellent and the interior materials are appropriate for the class and price, but as a whole, the X5 plays it way too safe.

First Place: 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLE450

The 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLE 450 is exactly what you expect of a proper luxury SUV. Nearly all you see and touch inside the cabin feels substantial. The leather, the buttons, and pretty much everything else offer a satisfying level of tactility when you interact with the car. First- and second-row passengers have ample space, and the cabin’s superior sound insulation versus the BMW X5’s provides a luxuriously serene experience.

On the road, the GLE450 continues to rise above its rivals. For its size, it handles better than you’d expect, especially when equipped one of the two available air suspension options. It goes down the road in a predictable, controlled manner thanks to its excellent body control, superior chassis calibration, and communicative steering. Mercedes’ 3.0-liter turbo I-6, which features a 48-volt mild hybrid system, provides plenty of power and easily moves the GLE450. With the belt starter generator assisting the engine, you get smooth power delivery and a wide torque band. The nine-speed automatic transmission shifts quickly and decisively. Even when you suddenly mat the accelerator to pass slow-moving traffic, the gearbox gives you the right gear and puts the engine in its powerband.

The GLE450 isn’t perfect, however. MBUX, Mercedes’ new infotainment system, got mixed reactions. “The infotainment touchpad might as well be a Rubik’s Cube for its ease of use and intuitiveness,” Detroit editor Alisa Priddle said. MotorTrend en Español managing editor Miguel Cortina declared that it was too hard to use because so many functions are buried in submenus. Even so, some staffers appreciated MBUX’s voice controls and touchscreen controls, the latter of which is the most straightforward way to control the system.

Our GLE450 tester also lacked a number of driver assistance features, such as lane keeping assist and adaptive cruise control, both of which came with the BMW X5 at a lower price point. On other new Mercedes-Benz models we’ve tested, the automaker’s lane keeping assist does a great job centering the vehicle; however, adaptive cruise control isn’t very smooth when it slows the car down or accelerates to the same speed as traffic flows.

In the end, the 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLE450 provided a superior driving experience in a superior package. The attention to detail is impeccable, and the materials chosen for the interior are appropriately luxurious. As a result, the GLE 450 exudes a truly premium aura. You see and feel where that extra $10,000 you spent went the moment you get in the vehicle. The GLE 450’s better-balanced chassis makes it easy to drive, the spacious cabin provides everyday practicality, and the spiffy appointments add a level of panache and sophistication missing in the X5. For those reasons, the 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLE450 takes the win.

  2019 BMW X5 xDrive40i 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLE 450 4Matic DRIVETRAIN LAYOUT Front-engine, AWD Front-engine, AWD ENGINE TYPE Turbocharged I-6, alum block/head Turbocharged I-6, alum block/head plus AC electric motor VALVETRAIN DOHC, 4 valves/cyl DOHC, 4 valves/cyl DISPLACEMENT 182.9 cu in/2,998 cc 183.0 cu in/2,999 cc COMPRESSION RATIO 11.0:1 10.5:1 POWER (SAE NET) 335 hp @ 5,500 rpm 362 @ 5,500 rpm (gas), 21 (elec), 362 hp (comb) TORQUE (SAE NET) 330 lb-ft @ 1,500 rpm 369 @ 1,600 rpm (gas), 184 (elec), 369 lb-ft (comb) REDLINE 6,500 rpm 6,250 rpm WEIGHT TO POWER 14.6 lb/hp 14.3 lb/hp TRANSMISSION 8-speed automatic 9-speed automatic AXLE/FINAL-DRIVE RATIO 3.39:1/2.17:1 3.27:1/1.96:1 SUSPENSION, FRONT; REAR Struts, air springs, adj shocks, anti-roll bar; multilink, air springs, adj shocks, anti-roll bar Control arms, air springs, adj shocks, anti-roll bar; multilink, air springs, adj shocks, anti-roll bar STEERING RATIO 18.7:1 18.7:1 TURNS LOCK-TO-LOCK 2.9 2.8 BRAKES, F; R 15.6-in vented disc; 14.6-in vented disc, ABS 14.8-in vented, drilled disc; 13.6-in vented disc, ABS WHEELS 9.0 x 20-in cast aluminum 10.0 x 21-in; 11.0 x 21-in, cast aluminum TIRES 275/45R20 100H M+S Pirelli Scorpion Zero (Star) runflat 275/45R21 107Y; 315/40R21 111Y Pirelli P Zero MO-S DIMENSIONS WHEELBASE 117.1 in 117.9 in TRACK, F/R 66.1/66.9 in 66.1/66.8 in LENGTH x WIDTH x HEIGHT 194.3 x 78.9 x 69.0 in 194.0 x 76.7 x 70.7 in GROUND CLEARANCE 8.7 in 8.1 in APPRCH/DEPART ANGLE 25.2/22.3 deg 21.2/24.1 deg TURNING CIRCLE 41.4 ft 39.4 ft CURB WEIGHT 4,882 lb 5,178 lb WEIGHT DIST, F/R 50/50% 54/46% TOWING CAPACITY 7,209 lb 7,700 lb SEATING CAPACITY 5 5 HEADROOM, F/R 40.8/38.7 in 40.5/39.6 in LEGROOM, F/R 40.8/38.7 in 40.3/40.9 in SHOULDER ROOM, F/R 60.0/58.1 in 59.3/58.3 in CARGO VOLUME, BEH F/R 72.3/33.9 cu ft 74.9/33.3 cu ft TEST DATA ACCELERATION TO MPH 0-30 1.7 sec 1.8 sec 0-40 2.5 2.9 0-50 3.6 4.1 0-60 5.0 5.6 0-70 6.6 7.3 0-80 8.4 9.6 0-90 10.7 12.1 0-100 — — PASSING, 45-65 MPH 2.7 2.9 QUARTER MILE 13.6 sec @ 98.5 mph 14.2 sec @ 97.4 mph BRAKING, 60-0 MPH 127 ft 115 ft LATERAL ACCELERATION 0.81 g (avg) 0.83 g (avg) MT FIGURE EIGHT 27.3 sec @ 0.67 g (avg) 27.0 sec @ 0.69 g (avg) TOP-GEAR REVS @ 60 MPH 1,500 rpm 1,400 rpm CONSUMER INFO BASE PRICE $61,695 $62,145 PRICE AS TESTED $73,980 $84,640 STABILITY/TRACTION CONTROL Yes/Yes Yes/Yes AIRBAGS 10: Dual front, f/r side, f/r curtain, front knee 7: Dual front, front side, f/r curtain, driver knee BASIC WARRANTY 4 yrs/50,000 miles 4 yrs/50,000 miles POWERTRAIN WARRANTY 4 yrs/50,000 miles 4 yrs/50,000 miles ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE 4 yrs/Unlimited miles 4 yrs/50,000 miles FUEL CAPACITY 21.9 gal 22.5 gal EPA CITY/HWY/COMB ECON 20/26/22 mpg 19/24/21 mpg ENERGY CONS, CITY/HWY 169/130 kW-hrs/100 miles 177/140 kW-hrs/100 miles CO2 EMISSIONS, COMB 0.87 lb/mile 0.93 lb/mile RECOMMENDED FUEL Unleaded premium Unleaded premium

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10 Worst Selling Cars In October 2019 |

Despite the 11-month lengthy disaster that the Indian car business has been going via, the month of October got here as a ray of hope for the sector. The festive season of Dussehra, Diwali, Dhanteras introduced alongside large reductions and advantages.

Must Read: Car Sales Report October 2019 | Maruti Dominates Again!

Unfortunately, amidst this, there have been some automobiles which noticed no enchancment in gross sales and had been termed because the worst promoting automobiles for the month of October 2019. These figures are primarily based on the Y-O-Y sale foundation respective to the car fashions.

10 Worst Selling Cars In October 2019

Mahindra KUV100

Mahindra KUV100 | 10 Worst Selling Cars

The KUV100 is Mahindra’s tackle the sub-compact SUV for the Indian market. Upon its launch, the KUV100 noticed an honest begin promoting 1,244 models in 2018 however gross sales began to drop within the coming months. Mahindra launched the KUV100 NXT as a refresh for the present mannequin. Mahindra offered solely 183 models of the KUV100 in October 2019.

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Ford Aspire

Ford Aspire | 10 Worst Selling Cars

Ford’s very personal sub-compact sedan, the Aspire was launched with a lot hope kickstarting the revival of the Ford model in India. Ford offered 519 models of the Aspire in October 2019 versus 2,520 models in the identical month earlier yr.

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Mahindra Thar

Mahindra Thar | 10 Worst Selling Cars

Another Mahindra within the listing. The Thar is Mahindra’s beloved hardcore 4×Four a lot beloved within the Indian offroad neighborhood. Unfortunately, this love didn’t present upfront within the month of October. The Mahindra Thar solely offered 180 models in October 2019 versus 701 models in 2019. The Mahindra Thar hasn’t been an excellent vendor for the corporate from the beginning, nevertheless, the gross sales stoop provides this an entire new that means.

Read: 2020 Mahindra Thar Will Be Petrol And Automatic

Nissan Micra

Nissan Micra | 10 Worst Selling Cars

The way forward for Nissan has been in query given the quickly declining gross sales figures of the corporate. The firm has already taken actions in opposition to its price range model Datsun by discontinuing operation in just a few international locations together with India. The Nissan Micra offered a measly 66 models in October 2019 in opposition to 259 models in 2018.

Mahindra Marazzo

Mahindra Marazzo | 10 Worst Selling Cars

Mahindra making its third entry within the worst-selling car listing. The shark-inspired Marazzo MPV was pitched in opposition to the Maruti Ertiga and XL6 and the section big; the Toyota Innova. The Marazzo upon its launch managed to promote a very good 3,810 in 2018. Unfortunately, October hasn’t been honest to the MPV promoting only one,044 models in October 2019.

Tata Hexa

Tata Hexa | 10 Worst Selling Cars

The Hexa by Tata was the successor for the Aria which itself turned out to be a foul vendor for the corporate. The Hexa appears no totally different promoting solely 229 models in October 2019 in opposition to 745 automobiles in the identical month in 2018.

Toyota Etios Liva

Toyota Etios Liva | 10 Worst Selling Cars

The Etios Liva is Toyota’s compact hatchback rivalling the likes of the Maruti Suzuki Swift, Hyundai i20, Honda Jazz and so on. Sadly, the Etios is doing nice for Toyota when it comes to gross sales registering a puny 612 models in October 2019 in opposition to 1,696 models in October 2018.

Toyota Corolla

Toyota Corolla | 10 Worst Selling Cars

The Toyota Corolla was once a very good vendor within the C-segment sedan class in India. However, with aggressive competitors from rather more upmarket rivals, evidently the Corolla has fallen behind. The Toyota Corolla offered solely 90 models in October 2019 in distinction to 242 models in 2018.

Tata Tigor

Tata Tigor | 10 Worst Selling Cars

The second Tata car within the listing, the Tigor sub-4-meter sedan has been maintaining with the large sellers in the identical class. The Tigor offered first rate 2,927 models within the month of October 2019. Following the identical month in 2019, Tata managed to shift only one,152 models of the Tigor.

Maruti Suzuki Celerio

Maruti Suzuki Celerio | 10 Worst Selling Cars

The solely Maruti Suzuki car within the listing. The Celerio was launched as an upgraded, upmarket Maruti Alto for the brand new era India. Maruti additionally launched the Celerio X crossover hatchback model of the identical car. Unfortunately, the gross sales determine haven’t been nice for the Celerio promoting solely 3,669 models within the month of October 2019, which could be very dangerous by Maruti customary. Maruti offered 9,620 Celerio automobiles in October 2018.

Car Brand/Model October 2019 Sales October 2018 Sales Mahindra KUV100 183 1,244 Ford Aspire 519 2,520 Mahindra Thar 180 701 Nissan Micra 66 249 Mahindra Marazzo 1,044 3,810 Tata Hexa 229 745 Toyota Etios Liva 612 1,696 Toyota Corolla 90 242 Tata Tigor 1,152 2,927 Maruti Suzuki Celerio 3,669 9,260

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2020 Chevy Cruze LTZ Release Date

2020 Chevy Cruze LTZ Release Date

2020 Chevy Cruze LTZ Release Date– Typically the 2020 Chevrolet Cruze is really a cozy, capable option amid lightweight autos. The software competes using very best-vendors such as the Honda Civic and even Toyota Corolla, and might match up a lot of competitors when it comes to characteristics. As well as being presented as being a automobile or even useful hatchback, typically the Cruze features…

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2020 Kia Forte

The 2020 Kia Forte is an oft-overlooked compact sedan that deserves more attention than it gets. With great standard equipment and a strong warranty, the 2020 Forte is worth a look alongside popular competitors like the Honda Civic and Toyota Corolla. For that, we give it 6.0 out of 10 overall. (Read more about how we rate cars.) The 2020 Forte... from High Gear Media Network Feed - July 07, 2020 at 01:57PM