Kia to Reveal All-New Carnival, Sorento 2015

Columbian Autocar Corporation (CAC), the distributor of Kia vehicles in the Philippines laid down their plans for 2015 including the launch of two all-new models which are certainly sought-after by Filipino consumers.

“Last year was nothing short of amazing and 2015 will be no different,” said CAC President Ginia Domingo.

This year, Kia is set to unveil the all-new Kia Carnival and Sorento to the market. Although no details have been revealed as of yet, Domingo says that both models carry enhanced performance and a different driving experience to go with the new, top-notch styling.

Aside from the launch of these two new models, CAC will have other programs including After-Sales incentives, a ‘Greener Tomorrow’ project which will have the company participate in tree-planting projects and other eco-driven programs.

And of course, in the area of sports, Kia will continue with its participation in the PBA (Philippine Basketball Association) with a new team addition (their import player) to play in the Commissioner’s Cup. 

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Toyota Alphard 2015

The country’s best-selling luxury van is getting its most daring makeover yet. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the all-new 2015 Alphard. Introduced in its home country of Japan not more than a week ago, the all-new Alphard features a much sharper and aggressive styling to go with a new platform that promises an improved ride and NVH isolation.

Outside, the all-new Alphard looks decisively more aggressive with its overly large chrome grille that extends from the top to the lower part of the bumper. New headlamps and fog lamps complete the look. Observers will be quick to know that the Alphard’s new design echoes other recent JDM (Japan Domestic Models) such as the Crown. At the back, sweeping new tail lights and a larger rear windshield echo the dramatic change.

Inside, it benefits from a reduced seat access height which is lower by 50-mm compared to before. The rear door opening has also been widened by 70-mm for easier ingress/egress. A linear illumination system has been adopted on the ceiling which can be adjusted in both brightness and color (16 available). The gauges now feature a 4.2-inch TFT colored multi-information display sandwiched between the tachometer and speedometer.

At the back, the third row seats has been enlarged in terms of available knee room which Toyota says is largest in its class while a 147-liter storage area located under the luggage room floor improves cargo hauling capability. Along with the sliding third row, the Alphard can now swallow six golf bags (four lengthways, two sideways) can be stored in the luggage room and six items of hand luggage can be packed in the recessed storage space. Other luxury amenities include roller-type sunshades on the rear door and quarter glass windows and an 8-speaker audio system.

Under the Alphard’s much more aggressive skin lies a combination of new and tried-and-tested technology. The engine, the 3.5-liter 24-valve V6 with Dual VVT-i is carried over but a new rear independent Double Wishbone suspension should give the Alphard a much plusher ride to go with its improved NVH. The 3.5-liter V6 is now the Alphard’s sole engine.

The all-new 2015 Alphard is now available in Black and Silver Metallic as well as a new shade, Luxury White Pearl. It’s now priced at P 3,292,000 and is available at all of Toyota’s 44 dealerships nationwide. 

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Chevrolet Spin

Spin looks very dashing for size in its class. Typical front view of Chevrolet cars made that there is a split grille and there amid the Chevrolet logo is characteristic of Chevrolet. Spin is a mainstay of American automaker Chevrolet for Low MPV market in Indonesia. With the shape is not too slim, muscular and masculine instead tend. This is of course different from most Japanese cars. Created a futuristic design of the headlights and the wide sideways, so that the lighting for the better, especially aided by two fog lamp located on the front bumper.

Despite its low MPV class, General Motors (GM) Chevrolet Indonesia as the manufacturer does not necessarily just offer Spin is. Since entering the assembly, the Chevrolet Spin claimed to have used the framework and a solid body. Spin try to get out of the stigma that the car in low MPV segment tend to use a thin body. Everything passes through the steps strict quality control.

Spin Chevy's body toughness recognizable from door dings are more solid. Apparently after find out the cause, it's because Chevrolet Spin has a plate thickness which are superior to the car in its class. In addition, solid body like this makes Chevy Spin stable and comfortable carrying in various road surface conditions, either flat or bumpy roads.

Interior Design Dashboard

Spin Chevy dashboard designed quite luxurious, stylish, and quite complete its features.
With analog digital speedometer, instrument panel and LED display. As well equipped 2-DIN head unit + Bluetooth, an application that facilitates the use of mobile phones and multimedia play a collection of songs from both the BlackBerry and iPhone.

The cabin design

The cabins are in the drivers seat roomy enough. Chevrolet Spin cabin has enough room spacious and comfortable to carry seven passengers. There are three rows of seats, the front seat, panting and back, to the rear seats can be folded so that it can make a back room as the luggage to transport larger items. Chevy Spin has a double blower ac to bench third row passengers, with a blower hole on the right and left so as to make cold air evenly. Certainly all passenger car household could feel the cool comfort of the air conditioning spread throughout the cabin.

Safety features

Chevy Spin is equipped with child safety lock, where we can be sure children will not be idly opened the back door of the car when I drive only alone with him. In addition, this car is also equipped with airbags, seatbelt reminder for the driver and front passenger. ABS brake system (type LTZ), which is the braking system on the car in order to avoid locking the wheels when braking suddenly. Additionally cool again, this car has been using advanced security locks with anti-duplicates (immbolizer). Wherein when the key is duplicated, the car will not be turned on because it uses a safety pin code which is connected to the battery penghidup car engine.

Engines and Transmission

Cars that enliven the fans choice MPV class car comes with the machine specification Multi Point Fuel Injection System. Provide a variety of engine variants. Ranging from 1.2-1.5 liter petrol engine and 1.3-liter diesel engine. Also available are matic 6 speed transmission that is the type LTZ 1.5 A/T.

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