Kia Sportage owners higher trade-in values
BRAINTREE, MASS (08/17/2010)(readMedia)– Kia Sportage owners can look forward to higher trade-in values for the 2011 model, according to Automotive Lease Guide (ALG), the industry’s leading supplier of residual value analysis. This is the first time that Kia has captured a spot on the residual value award list.
ALG awarded the Sportage the highest residual value in the compact crossover utility vehicle class, projecting the CUV to retain 61% of its original value after 36 months on the road. The base-level Sportage was one of the top three vehicles in all classes, and is projected to hold on to 66% of its value after three years.
“Residual value is hardly a sexy statistic. Most people would rather talk about horsepower and fuel economy,
Ford Chooses LG
Ford’s quest to produce many more fuel efficient vehicles is unfolding before our eyes as the subcompact Fiesta gradually makes its way to showrooms across the United States. Come this fall, the next generation Ford Focus will go into production with a pure electric version arriving in 2011. In 2012, Ford will introduce a pair of new hybrid models and roll out a plug-in hybrid vehicle. Read more
Kia Koupe
A new addition in Kia’s yard at the International Auto Show in New York is Kia KOUP. As the name says this is a coupe with very aggressive lines. The exterior design is very attractive with a great panoramic glass roof that extends down the rear, but I will let you be the judge of it.From the info I have there’s no certainty Kia KOUP will be produced, but if they do, it will have a twin-scroll turbocharged 2.0L Theta II engine GDI (Gasoline Direct Injection) that will output 290hp and 289 lb-ft of torque, a six speed automatic transmission and front wheels drive. Other specs include Electronic Stability Control (ESC) and adaptive front lighting.Visit Kia Houston
