• Posts Tagged ‘hatchback’

    Peugeot 208 – a sophisticated city car

    by  • October 10, 2012 • Car Reviews, Test Drives

    2012 Peugeot 208 exterior

    If you are wedded to your CD collection then the new Peugeot 208 is not the car for you as it does not concern itself with such old style technology. If, however, you’re in the market for a stylish little city car then you should definitely take a look. The new Peugeot 208 is...

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    Kia sows cee’d of success

    by  • October 3, 2012 • Car Reviews, Test Drives

    2012 Kia cee'd exterior static front right

    If a stylish set of wheels is non-negotiable in your search for a compact family car, then you should take a look at the new Kia cee’d. Fans of Top Gear will recognise its predecessor as the car from its Star in a Reasonably Priced Car segment, but get that image out of your...

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    Paris date for Peugeot 2008 Concept

    by  • September 13, 2012 • Motoring News

    2012 Peugeot 2008 Concept exterior front

    Driving seduction is what Peugeot is promising with its latest concept car, the Peugeot 2008. The French car manufacturer describes the new model, which is based on the Peugeot 208, as ‘agile, compact, versatile and with a striking style’. It is aiming the crossover both at city dwellers and those wishing to escape it....

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    Kia pro_cee’d hatch for Paris Motor Show

    by  • September 13, 2012 • Motoring News

    2012 Kia pro_cee'd exterior front left

    Kia is on a ‘distinctive design adventure’ with the all new Kia pro_cee’d spearheading the journey, Kia chief design officer Peter Schreyer has said. The Korean manufacturer will unveil the three-door hatchback at the Paris Motor Show later this month. The sporty appearance of its predecessor has been enhanced in the pro_cee’d and it...

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    Citroën reveals new DS3 convertible

    by  • August 31, 2012 • Motoring News

    2012 Citroen DS3 Cabrio exterior side right

    The DS3 Cabrio, Citroën’s new soft top convertible, will make its world premiere at the Paris Motor Show. A cabrio version of the much lauded DS3, the new convertible is the only adult five-seater in its class. The boot, at 245-litres, is also the best in its class. It also offers the same cabin...

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    Distinctive charm in Hyundai Veloster

    by  • July 25, 2012 • Car Reviews, Test Drives

    2012 Hyundai Veloster exterior right side

    The Hyundai Veloster is definitely no dinosaur and is perhaps one of the quirkiest looking cars on the road at the moment. A four-door coupe (yes, you read that correctly), the Veloster reminds me of someone who has to dress somberly for work, but catch a glimpse of the patterned inside collar of their...

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    First Drive: Peugeot 208

    by  • July 9, 2012 • Car Reviews, First Drives

    2012 Peugeot 208 exterior front back

    Peugeot’s new super-mini, the Peugeot 208 is magic – literally. Despite being 7cm shorter on the outside than its predecessor (the 207), the 208 has a Tardis-like feel to it, managing to be roomier inside, offering rear passengers 5cm extra in knee space. I was also impressed with the size of the boot, which...

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    Stylish and speedy Seat Leon

    by  • July 4, 2012 • Car Reviews, Test Drives

    2012 Seat Leon exterior front left

    Once I got the driver’s seat into the perfect position for me, I really began to enjoy driving the Seat Leon. The Leon is a beautiful looking hatchback, on the outside. Sleek and respectable looking, the five-seater will get you to your destination in style. Unfortunately, this styling isn’t continued to the interior, which,...

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