Lamborghini Reventón

With the name Reventón is a model with closed bodywork (images) and a convertible ( "Roadster", images). In both cases its length is 4.7 m and has two seats.

The Lamborghini Reventon was unveiled at the 2007 Frankfurt and 20 units were manufactured between 2007 and 2008. In 2009 Lamborghini Reventon Roadster showed which produce 15 units. Your tax-free price is 1.1 million Euros. As reported by the Italian manufacturer to km77.com, all units are sold.

It is a derivative of the Murciélago LP640 with variations in the body. The outside unless the doors are still composite carbon fiber, the chassis is of the same material and steel.

The Reventón has a 650 hp engine if coupe and convertible 670 hp if. The Murcielago LP640 is 641. The engine is placed behind the cockpit and longitudinal position.

Lamborghini Reventon. Model 2009.Tanto as the Reventón Reventón Roadster accelerates to 100 km / h standing start in 3.4 seconds. Its average consumption is 21.3 l/100 km approved (equivalent to 495 g / km CO2). These data are identical to those of a Lamborghini Murcielago LP640 Coupe. It is one of the cars that consume more than they currently are for sale in Spain.

The conditions of approval weight is 1837 kg and 1862 kg coupe to convertible. Includes fluids (12 l of lubricant in the engine, 7 l in the gearbox and differential, 15 liters of coolant and 90 percent of the fuel tank capacity) and the weight of the driver. The total weight is very high Auque not so much like a Ferrari 612 Scaglietti F1.

The weight difference there is between the two models is too small to burst which is usual between a closed car body and its derivative homeless. The convertible has a bar out of the back of the body in case of rollover.

Lamborghini Reventon. Model 2009.La gearbox six-speed automatic with steering behind the wheel to select gears manually. The driver can choose between three modes of changing gears: "Normal", "Corsa" and "Low adherent".

It has a total switchable traction. If the rear wheels have a lot to the front crawled through a viscous differential. Under normal conditions the bulk bond strength makes it the rear.

The internal differences regarding a bat are mostly decorative: the design elements and coating materials. The biggest differences between a burst and a burst Roadster are on the back of the body.

The drivers are dual xenon and has LEDs for the role of daytime running lights and drivers. The design of this car is the Lamborghini Style Center Factory (Santa Agata Bolognese).

As with other models (Gallardo or Murcielago among them), the name is that of a bull that became known at the time. The bull in question (a steer) killed the Mexican bullfighter Felix Guzman in 1943.

Lamborghini Murciélago LP 650-4 Roadster

En la parte más alta del parabrisas hay un The Lamborghini Murcielago LP 650-4 Roadster is a limited edition of fifty units with bodywork of the Murciélago roadster.

It has a V12 engine displacement of 6.5 liters and 650 hp power, the same engine that has the LP640 Roadster, but with 10 hp more. Despite this difference in power, official data acceleration to 100 km / h maximum speed (3.4 s and 330 km / h respectively) are the same for both the Murciélago LP 650-4 Roadster, and for the LP640 Roadster. A Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren Roadster, 626 hp, it takes 3.8 s at 0 to 100 km / h, reaching 334 km / h speed limit.

Only sold in a combination of colors, you can see in these photographs. Most of the body is gray ( "Grigio Telesto) and has bright orange accents ( 'Arancio') on the bumpers and sides. The flagship "LP 650-4" is on the sides of the bodywork. The headlights are in the center dividing line also orange.

Lamborghini Murcielago LP 650-4 Roadster. Model 2010En the top of the windscreen there is an aerodynamic deflector. The engine is located behind the seats and is exposed under a transparent cover. These two elements can also, optionally, the LP640 Roadster.

The tires 'Hermera' of 18 inches in diameter and have five spokes are painted black. The tires are Pirelli P Zero Corsa in 245/35 front and 335/30 rear. The clamps, printed with the signature of the brand, are painted the same orange color as other details of the body.

The interior is upholstered in leather and Alcantara. Dominated by gray and black. The seams of the seats and instrument panel, the edges of the mats, the selector and change the cams are the same color orange as the exterior. The steering wheel, leather-wrapped, it also has orange seams. Between the seats is a plaque on which is the name of the model.

Lamborghini Murciélago LP640

The LP640 is an evolution of the bat, with modifications to the engine, transmission, suspension, outside of the body and the inside. The name of this version is taken from the motor position (posterior longitudinal, as in all the bat) and the horsepower figure, rounded to zero (640). At least for now, only available with the coupe bodywork.

The new engine really gives 641 hp (471 kW). With this engine, the LP 640 accelerates from 0 to 100 km / h in 3.4 s and reaches 322 km / h, the data is better acceleration than top speed. A Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren, which gives 626 hp and weighs 1768 kg, it takes 3.8 s in the measurement of acceleration, but reaches 334 km / h, a Porsche Carrera GT (612 hp and 1,455 kg), accelerates in 3 , 9, and reaches 330 km / h.

The power increase is due to several causes: a cylinder that goes from 6192 to 6496 cm ³; increase the diameter and the race. Another is that the engine can spin faster, gives maximum power at 8,000 rpm instead of 7,500. Another plus is that the compression ratio goes from 10.7 to 11.0.

With these modifications, the specific power is higher now, 98.7 hp / l instead of 93.5, is a high specific power output for a naturally aspirated engine.

Maximum torque is now 660 Nm and gives it to 6,000 rpm. Despite the increase in compression ratio, the mean pressure has fallen relative to normal engine Bat: 12.8 bar against 13,2. A mean pressure remains high, few pass naturally aspirated engines of 13.0 bar (the Porsche 911 Carrera S, 13.1).

The engine of this version is basically the same as in the other, a V12 to 60 degrees, with aluminum block and heads, inlets variables (VACS) and variable valve timing on intake and exhaust. The intake manifold is different and the oil cooler, bigger. Lamborghini has also changed the engine electronic control and control the CAN network.

Also as in other models, the transmission is complete, with one front axle automatically connect through a viscous device. You can have manual or automatic, the latter with a system to make departures from standstill Lamborghini called 'Thrust'. Lamborghini has adapted exchange relations, the group and transmission shafts to the engine characteristics.

The changes mainly affect chassis springs and dampers, tailored to the greater weight of the car, as in other bats, are double rear spring and shock absorbers have an electronically controlled variable system.

The tires are 245/35 front and 335/30 rear tires' Hermera "of 8.5 x 18 and 13 x 18. Lamborghini offers the option to specific tires for Pirelli P Zero Corsa circuit and, soon, also winter tires Pirelli P Sottozero.

The rear brakes are the same as in the normal Bat (ventilated discs measuring 355 x 32 m) taller than the front: 380 x 34 mm. There is an option even greater ceramic brakes (380 x 36 mm) with six-piston calipers.

The external changes are mostly aerodynamic body: the shape of the front spoiler, mirrors, wipers, front air tickets (the right is almost closed) and a rear diffuser. There are decorative changes, like how pilots. There is an option that is transparent engine hood.

The seats are different, more enveloping as Lamborghini and a built-in headrest. The upholstery and interior panels are also different, and also change the font things like instrumentation, lighting or sound equipment.

Lamborghini Gallardo LP 550-2 Valentino Balboni

The Lamborghini Gallardo LP 550-2 Valentino Balboni is a limited edition of 250 units. In Spain cost around 212,000 €. It is based on the Gallardo LP 560-4 (released in 2005), with automatic switching costs € 201,335).

Gallardo is distinguished from others because it has changes to the suspension, engine, gearbox and aerodynamics. But the most notable difference is that it has rear-wheel drive wheel drive instead (like all Lamborghini models sold today).

The engine has 550 hp and is coupled to an automatic gearbox 'e-gear ". The Gallardo LP550-2 Valentino Balboni reaches 320 km / h and accelerates from 0 to 100 km / h in 3.9 s. The Gallardo LP 560-4 (560 bhp) accelerates at 3.7 s and achieves a maximum speed of 325 km / h.

Lamborghini Gallardo LP550-2 Valentino Valvoni. 2009.El rear differential model is calibrated to 45% and the stability control has a program called 'corset', which allows the car slide sideways before going into operation.

The body can be painted in eight different colors and there is a white and gold car that runs longitudinally through the hood and roof. The tire design "Scorpius", are finished in dark gray. Brake calipers are painted in orange, yellow or black, depending on body color.

Valentino Balboni tester is a Lamborghini that he has retired after 40 years in the business.

Lamborghini Gallardo LP560-4

The Gallardo LP560-4 is on sale from € 190,895. It has a 560 hp engine, 30 hp more than the Gallardo Superleggera. Besides the engine, Lamborghini has also made changes to the suspension, transmission, AWD system and aerodynamic.

The Gallardo LP560-4 with automatic (with manual worsen and consumption benefits) coming from a standing reaches 100 km / h in 3.7 s and achieves a maximum speed of 325 km / h. The average consumption is 13.7 l/100 km approved. A Porsche 911 GT2, which is slightly less powerful (530 hp) and weighs a little more, is just as fast and spend less. A Corvette Z06 (513 hp) runs a little less and spend more.

The LP560-4 has a new 5.2 l engine positioned longitudinally in rear center position. It is a ten-cylinder "V" direct injection gives the maximum power at 8,000 rpm (more info on the engine). The fuel tank holds 90 liters of capacity.

It is available with six-speed manual gearbox or a robot: it has no clutch pedal and the inner box is like a manual, with pairs of gears, but with an automatic mechanism for selecting gears. This automatic change is called e-gear "and has cam behind the wheel to shift gears. With respect to that of other Lamborghini, has been revised to make it faster (up to 40%) and weighs less.

The automated gearbox has five operational programs: "Normal", "Sport", "Corsa", "Thrust Mode" and "Automatic". The difference between the three is the speed where you change gears and the speed with which change occurs. The 'Thrust Mode' serves to bring out the maximum acceleration from standstill.

As in other Gallardo, traction is permanent four wheels through a viscous element (with a 30:70 distribution, front / rear). Between the rear wheels is a rear mechanical limited slip (calibrated to 45%). Takes an open front differential: what slows the wheel skating (when it occurs) is an integrated electronic stability control.

The suspension remains by parallelogram (double triangle aluminum) on all wheels, but now has a new kinematics, in addition, the back is an additional arm. The springs and dampers have a different setting.

There are two different braking equipment. The serial has some front discs (Brembo) of 365 mm and the rear are 356 mm in diameter. Optionally, discs can be ceramic with carbon fiber reinforcements ( "CCB"), being the front 380 mm (the rear not increase in size). In any case, the clamps are eight-piston front and four behind.

Pirelli tires manufactured, P-Zero, of least resistance, are of varying degrees in each axis: 235/35ZR19 front and 295/30ZR19 rear.

There are some changes that affect the aerodynamics: front air intakes are larger (there go the water radiators, which are part of a circuit with 20 liters of coolant), the front spoiler improves aerodynamic equilibrium at high speeds, the rear diffuser has a new design. As in all the Gallardo, the rear spoiler rises to exceed 120 km / h.

Measuring 4.34 m long, 1.90 m wide and 1.16 high (very little). It weighs 1,485 kg, with a cast 43:57 front and rear, respectively. The frame is made of aluminum. It has a structure of extruded parts, joined by other castings. On this structure is stamped parts, welded together by screws or rivets. The fenders are thermoplastic and are attached to the chassis with screws.

The boot is placed in front and has 110 liters capacity, although a small space behind the seats where they leave some things.

The equipment includes stability control, front and side airbags (head and thorax), dual-zone climate control and electrically folding mirrors. It also has double xenon headlights and daytime running lights through 15 diodes (LEDs) arranged in 'Y'.

The seats are electrically adjustable and can be covered with leather or Alcantara. It can also be details of carbon fiber under the control of air conditioning and the gearshift in the dashboard and the brake lever (not electric). In addition, there are several possibilities for customization of the interior.

For the body there are new colors: white, black and brown, all in matte finish.

In the list of options appear items such as TV, Bluetooth phone connection, a rear camera, a system that allows the body to raise (for example) provide access to a garage, a glass top to cover the engine compartment or several tires (models 'Cordelia' and 'Callisto', the series are "Apollo".

KTM X-Bow

The KTM X-Bow is a two-seater car without a roof or doors wearing a supercharged 2.0-liter 241 hp. Since it has no windscreen, and that instead there is a baffle, KTM recommends wearing a helmet, but not required.

It's a vehicle you enjoy driving at a rapid pace, especially in a circuit, although the limit is demanding on the driver because he does not have any help (or antilock brakes or traction control or stability). However, there is a car difficult to drive slowly.

It is not comfortable or practical as everyday car, although it is possible be registered and used the street. (In addition to the impressions of the interior and driving that can be read in these pages, more comments on this test in the Blog Teleport)

KTM X-Bow. Model 2009Desde end of November 2008 and may be registered in Spain according to European standards of small series. The first five units were enrolled between December 2008 and January 2009.

The X-Bow is on sale from € 64,485 (all prices) in orange, white or black lacquered. Once manufactured the unit purchased, the buyer can pick it up at the factory in Austria, in an authorized national distributor, or even to your home address. KTM also markets a non-enrolling (X-Bow GT4 Racing), for example for use in circuit, which is priced at € 97,672.

The first hundred units of the X-Bow KTM produced by part of an edition called "Dallas". It is different because you have certain details of the carbon bodywork, chassis, race-specific suspension, limited slip differential, tires with a single anchor point and a removable steering wheel.

All these elements are also available optionally independently. The cost of locking is of 3,144 €. The removable drive, like tires with a single anchor point, has a premium of 1.245 €.

The X-Bow can be purchased with the body panels with carbon fiber, with a kit that improves aerodynamics and another that improves engine cooling.

The engine is a variant of that of the SEAT Leon Cupra and is centrally placed rear. It is a 2.0 TFSI four-cylinder direct injection (which runs between 30 and 110 bars), turbocharger and intercooler. It has a maximum power of 241 hp at 6,000 rpm, 21 bhp more than the prototype from which the X-Bow (gallery of images of the prototype). The manual gearbox is six relations, as the original Volkswagen engine.

The KTM X-Bow takes 3.9 s to reach 100 km / h from standstill and leaving 3 s to move from 80 to 120 km / h (the weight of the entire vehicle is 892 kg). It is therefore a very fast car. Need the same time to accelerate to 100 km / h than a Lotus 2-Eleven, although this is a relationship between weight and better power (256 hp and 670 kg). The X-Bow is only 0.5 s slower than a Lamborghini Murcielago LP-640 (641 hp and 1805 kg). The average consumption approved the KTM is 7.9 l/100 km, slightly less than the Leon Cupra, which weighs almost double (1,450 kg).

KTM X-Bow. 2009El Model X-Bow has a top speed of 220 km / h. The underbody is a rear diffuser which exerts a vertical force of 193 kg at a speed 200 km / h. According to the manufacturer, the maximum lateral acceleration is 1.23 g, a very high value. The fuel tank has a capacity of 40 l.

Regarding the prototype, and except the engine, the production model has small changes: taking the engine cooling is larger and the exhaust is twofold. The leaflet has reduced the number of buttons and has placed a screen with driver information in a location closer to the view (image). The seating material has also been changed.

The X-Bow has no doors or roof. Nor has windshield, only a small transparent deflector (image) to the air, as KTM, frees up heating (although there is one) or wipers. Recaro seats are fixed, have no such regulations, but you can choose from three different sizes to best suit the size of the driver. The pedals and adjustable steering wheel itself (the latter both in height and depth). Safety belts are four points, optionally may be six anchor points.

He wears a pair of roll-bar to protect occupants in a rollover. In the front area is a deformable structure to absorb energy upon impact, rear silencer box is responsible for developing this feature.

The X-Bow has no trunk. To save the documents is a transportable box. The elements that is compulsory in the car, such as triangles or replacement lamps, are stored in a compartment beneath the passenger's feet. In this area you can also save a sheath to cover the passenger compartment when the car is not used and may hold a couple of helmets.

The KTM X-Bow measures 3,73 m long, 1.90 m wide and 1.20 m high. The battle is 2.43 m. The chassis is a carbon fiber monocoque, developed in collaboration with the Italian specialist Dallara, which weighs 75 kg. It has a flat bottom built in three-piece aluminum alloy. Optionally can be carbon and kevlar.

KTM X-Bow. 2009La model is double wishbone suspension on all wheels, with the spring and shock absorber (from "WP Suspension") placed nearly horizontally and perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the car. The address is zippered and has no assistance.

The Brembo brakes are 305 mm diameter front and 262 mm rear. In each rear wheel there are two brake calipers, one for the parking brake. The tires are of varying degrees in each axis (205/40 R17 front and 235/40 R18 the hind).

Koenigsegg CCXR Flower Power

The Koenigsegg CCXR Flower Power has the peculiarity that can run on E85 fuel (85 percent ethanol and 15 percent gasoline). It is also the most powerful production car there (at the time of its release) has a 4.7 l V8 engine made of aluminum with two volumetric compressor (Rotrex) and maximum power of 1,018 hp 7,200 rpm

The CCXR reaches over 400 km / h (according to official data) and can accelerate to 100 km / h in 3.2 seconds. The Bugatti EB 16.4 Veyron has 1001 hp, reaches 407 km / h and accelerates to 100 km / h in 2.5 seconds.

There is a big difference in acceleration between the data and Koenisegg Bugatti. It may be that this difference is due to the superior traction of the Bugatti because it has four-wheel-drive (the rear-wheel drive is Koenisegg), offsetting a heavier weight.

The engine is based on the CCXR that has the CCX, which operates exclusively with gasoline. This engine gives 806 hp at 6900 rpm.

The power gain is because CCXR, as ethanol has a resistance to detonation much higher than gasoline for the same compression ratio (8.2 to 1) ignition advance and boost pressure are higher (2.5 bar CCXR instead of 2.2 bar absolute maximum pressure CCX).

One consequence of using this fuel and the power is higher, consumption is also greater: the CCXR has a combined consumption of 22 l/100 km, while the CCX spent $ 17 l/100km. Koenisegg gives customers the ability to adapt to the CCX engine to run on ethanol.

The differences in power and fuel type is about the only thing that distinguishes the CCX CCXR, the construction of its bodywork, suspension, brakes, steering, wheels and transmission and development is the same in both models.

Are ceramic brakes (front discs 380 mm in diameter and eight-piston calipers and 362 mm rear discs with six-piston calipers). The front wheels are 255/35 R19 and rear 335/30 R20. The suspension is electronically feature lets you adjust the ride height.

Currently in production are the Koenigsegg CCR (since 2004), CCX (since 2006) and the CCXR (since 2007). There is a variant intended for the competition, the CCGT (based on CCX).

All Koenigsegg CC derive directly and not many variations of the model series began production in 2000 (named CC 8S, 655 hp). The Koenigsegg CC is a mid-engine two-seater, rear wheel drive. The roof is removable and thus moves from the sporty coupe to targa: the hood is kept in the front of the car under the hood. The chassis and body are made of carbon fiber and kevlar.

The original idea of this car is of Christian von Koenigsegg, the designer is David Craaford.

Koenigsegg CC

The Koenigsegg CC is a mid-engine two-seater, RWD, 655 hp and developed with racing technology. It's idea of Christian von Koenigsegg, which launched in 1994 with the purpose of manufacturing based on a two-seater F1 cars.

In 1995 he built the first prototype was presented in 2000 at the Salon de Paris, the most definitive aspect of the car. The first unit was delivered during the Geneva Auto Show 2002

It measures 1.070 m high, 4.190 m long and 1.990 wide. With respect to the prototype 2000, it has the tail and headlamps different in order to improve aerodynamics as well now you can get xenon headlights. The bonnet now has no rear spoiler although this has not worsened the lift coefficient and has a larger air vent for the engine.

This brand offers the possibility to test the car before buying your potential customers, plus once acquired, it offers a course "free" driving for them, they lack to do.

Kia Sorento

It is a suitable terrain for anyone thought to give a relatively intense use in the field and do not want to give up some comfort and safety for road travel. Is only available with a diesel engine of 170 hp.

Of SUVs currently on sale and more or less average fulfills the above assumptions, there is none cheaper.

If we search the database km77.com SUVs between 4.5 and 4.8 m in length with diesel engine over 160 hp and permanent four wheel drive, you can see that the Sorento is by far the least expensive (list sorted by price). It is on sale from 27,613 € (all prices on the KIA Sorento).

However, the KIA Sorento most interesting is one that can have stability control (for the security it provides). This version is available from € 30,863 (ie, almost the same as a SsangYong Kyron 165 bhp with a similar equipment).

If you are going to use almost entirely by road or roads that are not complicated, there are cars Sorento prices that are preferable, as a Nissan X-Trail or Mitsubishi Outlander (spend less, are more agile and have higher acceleration capability with less power).

The major limitation of the Sorento for road use is that sometimes, the suspension is hard and dry. It is a nimble car. Stands out for her poise on the motorway than the ability to change trajectory in areas of curves.

Another drawback of the Sorento is that the automatic gearbox (optional) just gives retention: it tends to make very long marches when lifted off the throttle. However, it is the best option if you are driving on the field, especially in areas slow and complicated. With the manual gearbox, the Sorento uses less fuel than the automatic (comparative tab).

All versions can be either standard or optional, browser and connection 'Bluetooth' for the phone.

It may have some items of equipment which are available in models such as in-depth adjustable steering wheel, automatic wipers or charger discs, among others. Nor can lead Xenon headlights, but in this case is not a drawback because it gives with the lighting halogen bulb headlights is good.

It is an SUV of 4.59 m long, 1.86 m wide and 1.73 m high. You bodywork of five doors and five seats. Its chassis is a classic terrain of stiles and rails. The trunk has a capacity of 486 liters, but can be extended (by folding the rear seats) to 1,849 liters.

The Sorento is currently being sold a pattern that began selling in 2003. KIA updated it in 2006, with changes in equipment, appearance (more information) and a 170 hp engine (instead of one 150 hp: increased power is due to the new turbocharger has a variable instead of fixed and some changes to the engine management)

You can not have the petrol engine displacement of 2.4 liters and 139 hp, which was far cheaper alternative to full range).

KIA Sportage

The 2009 range of KIA Sportage changes appearance over that of 2008 and introduces a brand new 150 hp diesel engine. Gasoline engines (141 and 175 hp) are the same that I had previously.

Prices start at 20.300 €, which is the price of gasoline version 2.0 (141 hp) with front-wheel drive. The other versions that are initially on sale are a 150 hp diesel, also with front-wheel drive and one with a 2.7 V6 petrol engine and four-wheel traction. Later they will be other combinations.

The price is much higher than the versions of the 2008 range (which will continue selling while remaining in stock) because they are not discounting that there are for the previous model.

KIA Sportage. Model 2009En abroad change the headlights and the drivers, grille, bumpers and wheel arches. The less powerful petrol version has two exhaust outlets, as had the other versions. The 16-inch wheels have a new design.

There are also changes inside the cabin. Thus, the dashboard and instrument panel are different, new coating materials for seats and steering wheel and the front passenger airbag can be disconnected in order to install an infant seat. According to KIA, the antitheft system has been improved.

The Sportage is an SUV in size to Toyota RAV4. In the test we did of the diesel version (140 hp), 2007, we found the Sportage had a good relationship between price and product. It excels at nothing but neither has significant gaps in any way. On the road, the suspension premium comfort on other features (driving impressions).

The KIA model was launched in Europe in 2004 and currently manufactured in Slovakia

KIA Opirus

After the summer, will be on sale a KIA Opirus renewed with some changes to the exterior design of the bodywork, interior, equipment, suspension and engine, which is now more powerful.

According to Kia, the new Opirus is a few inches long (the previous measures 4,98 m) and width of roads has increased 1.5 cm and 2 cm behind the front. It is lighter (122 kg less) and your engine consumes less (so that their autonomy is greater).

External developments are mainly in the posterior: the trunk lid and drivers are completely different (pictures of the previous and new). The front bumper and chrome grille has been slightly redesigned. The front intermittent light-emitting diodes remain (LED) and are placed in the lower bumper (pictured).

The alloy wheels are now 17 inches and have a new design, the tires are 235/55 R17 measure. There are five exterior colors for the body that were previously unavailable.

Inside there are changes. According to KIA, the console has been completely redesigned. In addition, there are more colors to choose from for the leather upholstery. The increase in length has been an increase of 10 l in volume of the trunk.

Among the items of equipment are airbags (now larger), stability control, leather upholstery, heated front seats with heating and ventilation, driver seat power lumbar adjustment, adjustable pedals and a trip computer enhanced.

The new Opirus remains a front-wheel drive and has a gasoline engine much more powerful. It is a V6 with 3.8-liter engine capacity, reaching a maximum power of 266 hp at 6,000 rpm and maximum torque of 350 Nm at 4,500 rpm. It is made of aluminum and weighs less than the previous Opirus, which was made of iron. This engine is matched to a five-speed automatic gearbox.

The Opirus 3.8 V6 has a top speed of 230 km / h (10 km / h more), accelerates from 0 to 100 km / h in 7.5 seconds (1.7 s less) and has a combined cycle consumption of 10 , 9 liters per 100 km (0.5 l less).

The maximum speed is lower than with most models of this size and power, while consumption is high. The acceleration is normal (comparative table of performance and fuel consumption).

The front suspension is basically the same as the previous Opirus (independent by parallelogram), but with some modifications. Change the lower triangle, the position of the rack and wheel alignment. The back itself is different: one side has separate springs and dampers on the other, the upper joining element is different for stealing less space to boot. Furthermore, the suspension is 34 kg lighter. Learn about types of independent suspension.

Present the new KIA Opirus the Paris Motor Show in September.

KIA Carnival

It is on sale the new KIA Carnival. It is a seven-seater MPV is significant because even the basic version, has a powerful diesel engine (185 hp) and a very heavy equipment (equipment for the basic version).

It is shorter, more powerful, more expensive (from € 30,495, promotions apart) and is much more equipped than the previous model (technical comparison, comparison of equipment). In KIA estimate that up to September 2006, units will be available from the previous model. Beginning in September or October, you probably have a less equipped and expensive new model.

Of the minivan with diesel engine size between 150 and 200 hp, there are none with better relationship between price, equipment and services (list them all, sorted by price). The SsangYong Rodius is larger, less expensive and its benefits are similar, albeit less well equipped (comparison).

It has seven seats, with individual seat for each occupant, 2 +3 +2 configuration. The seats in the second and third rows have a backrest with tilt adjustment and can be moved lengthwise, folding or extract.

The driving position is wide, but the drivers that measure about 1.90 onwards can hit his head on a lump on the left (hidden the sliding door mechanism). The same, only more so, occurs in the second row seat behind the driver.

The front seats are comfortable for me like hardness, but not gather much the body.

The boot, according to SAE, is 214 liters in seven-seat configuration. If you depress the two seats in the third row, the capacity increases to 1068 liters. Measuring VDA standard in Europe has not been clarified by time.

It is available in three versions of equipment: EXI, EXII and EXIII. The least expensive is the EXI, which has wheels 16 "and plenty of standard equipment: ESP, automatic wipers, automatic lights, parking aid system and climate Trizone, among others.

EXII version has wheels 17 "and also the equipment of EXI, Electric opening side doors and tailgate, leather steering wheel, driver seat electric settings, curtain covers trunk, anterior mirror glare, trip computer , cruise control and direction "VRS".

EXIII version has electrically adjustable passenger seat, upholstered with leather seats and heated front seats. The EXIII gasoline engine also has adjustable pedals.

The rear side doors are sliding. Both these doors and the tailgate can have a motorized opening and closing. This system is very convenient and easy to use. From inside, the door can be opened both from a button on the stud and with a handle that pivots forward and backward.

If the door is closed, is opened to actuate the handle in either direction. If, during the opening, is driven in the opposite direction closes. Both this mechanism and the gate, if they encounter some resistance in the movement (because an object or a person is in the path of the door) are stopped and re-opened.

The new KIA Carnival is available with a gasoline engine and one diesel, were both from Hyundai. The gasoline engine is a variant of the engine that bears the KIA Sportage. It has six cylinders in V, variable valve timing, 2.7 liter displacement and 189 hp of maximum power at 6,000 rpm. This gasoline engine is necessarily a four-speed automatic gearbox (can be manual gearbox) and equipment EXIII.

The diesel engine is an evolution that takes the Hyundai Terracan. It is a four-cylinder, 2.9 liter engine capacity, sixteen valve, direct injection through common variable turbocharger and intercooler. Maximum power is 185 hp at 3,800 rpm.

The gearshift is standard manual and automatic is optional (only with equipment EXIII) both have five speeds.

We've driven the diesel version with manual. I thought it was nice because it is smooth power delivery and not have problems when moving from standstill. However, it has not seemed fast for its power.

There are not many minivans diesel engine over 150 hp (list them all). The benefits of the new Carnival Diesel are similar to other such vehicles with less powerful engines comparison chart.

EXII EXIII versions and carry a variable steering system called VRS KIA. With this system, through a button on the dashboard, you can limit the angle of rotation of the wheels to turn top management. In this way, you can have a greater angle of rotation when snow chains are not mounted: the new Carnival, when equipped with the VRS, has a turning radius of 5.5 m and 5.8 m if it is or limited by this device, the previous model was 6.3 m turning radius.

This new model, as above, has a three-year warranty with unlimited mileage.

KIA Magentis

KIA Magentis shows the update, which is a four-door sedan. Not confirmed the date of marketing in Spain. Until then, KIA Magentis will continue to sell today.

You have changes in appearance, equipment and engines.

It measures 4.80 m in length (about 6.5 cm more than the current model). It is shorter than a Ford Mondeo and bigger than a Renault Laguna. The changes in length of the body do not affect the wheelbase, which remains 2,72 m. The width and height of the body are also unchanged (1.81 m and 1.48 m, respectively). By size, the Magentis is Kia Opirus below.

It is available with two petrol engines and one diesel. The gasoline is a 2.0 liter 165 hp (20 hp more than the current model) and a 2.7 liter 193 hp (now gives 188 hp). The Diesel (CRDi 2.0) now gives 150 hp (instead of 140 hp). In some markets, develop CRDi 136 hp, to comply with local tax regulations.

KIA Magentis. Model 2009El KIA with the new engines have better performance. With the 2.0 liter engine and 164 hp gasoline consumes 7.5 l/100 km in the approved course, a relatively low figure compared to other cars of similar power (comparative tab). KIA Magentis 2.0 CRDI expenditures 6.0 l/100 km, which is also a moderate consumption (comparative tab).

As standard, gasoline engines have a five-speed manual and six for the Diesel.

In addition, all versions will have an automatic gearshift. Four gears for the 2.0 liter engine and five for the 2.7. Automatic transmissions have a function ( "Sport Mode) to select the gears manually via the lever between the seats. For now, Kia has not said whether in Spain all versions of the new Magentis will be able to automatic (in the model is still selling well).

The boot capacity is 500 liters (VDA under the rules), 5 l more than the previous model.

They are new dashboard, center console, instrumentation, automatic transmission selector plate and tapestries. An interesting development is that it will take connections ( "AUX" and "USB") for external players (image).