An auto supplement Just arrived
2015
HYUNDAI has great news for 2015 Korean automaker Hyundai is now rec- ognized as one of the most important car manufacturers in the world. And to prove it, the company has quite an impressive selec- tion of cars and light trucks to offer North American customers.
So many CHEVROLETS to choose from
car, the Azera, but the real luxury Hyundai sedan is the totally new Genesis. While it is still available with a V-6 or a V-8 engine, the new Genesis is now offered with the much-re- quested all-wheel drive. As for the sporty coupe, it is carried over for the moment, as is the mighty Equus sedan. If you are in the mood for a sporty little car, ask the Hyundai dealer to show you the unique looking Veloster, a front-wheel-drive compact coupe powered by a competent four-cylinder engine; it is also available with a turbocharger. Hyundai also offers quite a few interesting SUVs, including the smaller but very popular Sportage and the slightly bigger Santa Fe. The latter is offered with a base model that can carry five passengers, as a fun-to-drive sport model, or as a longer seven-passenger XL.
Chevrolet is a very popular brand, espe- cially in North America. No wonder it has so many models to offer its customers. To name them all in detail here would almost require a full page! Instead, we’ll point out some of the most popular Chevrolet names, starting with the diminutive Spark, a small city car, and its slightly bigger sister, the Sonic, available as a sedan or hatchback. Then comes the highly prized Cruze, a compact front-wheel-drive sedan that is now available with an eco- nomical turbodiesel engine. For a bigger sedan, there is the four-cylinder front-wheel drive Malibu, an intermediate car that was recently redesigned. If you are in the market for a big full-sized sedan, Chevrolet still has the Impala, but its recent redesign now makes it a more luxuri- ous car than before. It, too, comes with one of two four-cylinder engines, or it is also offered with a 3.6-litre V-6. There is a high- performance sedan in the Chevrolet line-up — the SS — but it is only available in the United States. And let’s not forget the spectacular Volt, Chevy’s electric car; it can go pretty far with
motor. Chevrolet also has two great sports cars in its catalogue: the impressive Camaro with its V-6 or V-8 engines and coupe or convert- ible lines, and the now-legendary Cor- vette, which was completely redone last year. This two-passenger V-8 car also comes as a coupe or a convertible, and it is even avail- able in a high-performance version with a coupe or convertible silhouette. Naturally, Chevrolet has SUVs in its line-up too. There is the sub-compact Trax, the newly redesigned Tahoe and Suburban, the compact Equinox, and the mid-sized Traverse. If you are in the market for trucks, let it be known that Chevrolet is coming out with a new smaller Colorado pick-up; it will be joining the full-sized, recently redesigned Silverado model. Vans, anyone? Chevrolet still offers the traditional Express as a people mover or a commercial delivery vehicle, but soon to come is the smaller City Express delivery van.
The line-up begins with the very popular Accent sub-compact, an economical front- wheel-drive city car that is available as a sedan or as a sporty five-door sedan. Even more popular is its bigger sister, the compact Elantra; this is a front-wheel drive that comes as a modern looking sedan, a sporty coupe, or a five-door hatchback. Following this great pair of cars in the line- up is the completely redesigned Sonata, a mid-sized car that has become very popular within the last few years. Hyundai design- ers have decided to give it a new look in order to keep its popularity growing. It is still powered by a peppy four-cylinder engine that can be ordered with a tur- bocharger, and it will soon return
The popular Malibu sedan has been slightly redone.
with a hybrid configuration. The American market gets a luxury version of that
Hyundai has redesigned its popular Sonata for the coming year.
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TOYOTA s’emploie à demeurer numéro 1
The KIA family just keeps on growing!
As incredible as it may seem, the small Kia brand that landed on our shores only a couple of decades ago is already a full-fledged family of vehicles. And this year, it shows up as an important competitor in the luxury sedan segment with its all-new K900 full-size car. But let’s have a look at Kia’s whole line-up of vehicles, starting with the smaller Rio. This popular and oh-so-affordable sub- compact is available as a stylized sedan or as an equally impressive five-door hatch- back. Both cars are powered by a very com- petent four-cylinder engine and front-wheel drive. Motorists looking for a different kind of vehicle will want to consider the uniquely designed Soul, which was recently refreshed. This front-wheel drive will soon be avail-
able as an electric vehicle as well. The Kia line-up continues with the very popular Forte, which is offered as a great looking sedan, a superb coupe, or a new five-door sporty hatchback, the Forte5. Next is the very successful Optima, a sedan that sports a modern design. This mid- sized four-cylinder front-wheel drive is also offered with a turbocharge option or as a hybrid model. Just before launching the K900, Kia introduced a new mid-sized luxury car, the Cadenza, a V-6-powered front- wheel drive. By the way, Kia has a few interesting SUVs to offer, including the well-designed Sportage with front- or all-wheel drive, and the recently
L’an dernier, Toyota a vendu plus de 10 mil- lions de véhicules à travers le monde. Des chiffres qui ont permis au géant japonais de devancer au premier rang le Groupe Volkswagen et General Motors. Pour con- server son titre en 2014 et faire une rentrée remarquée en 2015, le numéro un mondial rafraîchit plusieurs modèles dont les Camry, Yaris et Sienna. La Camry est la voiture la plus vendue aux États-Unis. Pour demeurer la plus populaire en 2015, la berline intermédiaire de Toyota adopte une ligne plus sportive inspirée de sa petite sœur Corolla, laquelle a été refondue en 2014. Sous le capot, les ingénieurs ont opté pour des valeurs sûres en conservant le quatre cylindres de 2,5 litres, le V6 de 3,5 litres et la motorisation hybride combinant un quatre cylindres de 2,5 litres à cycle Atkinson avec un moteur électrique.
Du côté de la sous-compacte Yaris, son look avivé s’apparente aux petites voitures européennes. L’équipement de série est plus complet qu’auparavant et le quatre cylin- dres de 1,5 litre (106 chevaux) demeure en service. Réputée pour être la fourgonnette la plus confortable et silencieuse de l’industrie, la Sienna reçoit des retouches esthétiques aux parties avant et arrière. Le tableau de bord et l’instrumentation ont été redessinés dans un esprit plus moderne. La mécanique et le V6 de 3,5 litres sont les mêmes. Quant aux Prius, Avalon, RAV4, Venza, Highlander, 4Runner, Sequoia, Tacoma et Tundra, ils proposent en 2015 des nou- veaux groupes d’options et des nouvelles teintes de carrosserie.
redesigned Sorento, available with a four-cylinder or V-6 engine and capable of carrying seven peo- ple on board. Kia has also recently rein- troduced its popular Sedona minivan; it is now sporting a totally new look.
Kia is now in the luxury car segment with its all-new V-8 K900.
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