It should debut in the middle of this year. It’s easy to lose the Kia Niro in the expansive sea of affordable crossovers, though the relatively new model is already getting a new generation. Spy photos first appeared of the updated model, covered in camouflage to conceal its new look, late last year, and a new batch of spy shots shows that Kia is continuing its development. However, the test vehicle retains the thick cladding and wraps used to conceal the other test vehicles. Previous spy shots have shown – barely – the crossover’s shark-nose front end, which Kia previewed on the 2019 Habaniro concept . But the latest photos show the front now wearing a bit more cladding that hides the front end’s finer design details. It’s the same news at the rear, with a massive bulge of cladding covering the hatch. Visible through the cladding is the crossover’s new taillight design, which appears to mimic the design of those seen on the Habaniro concept. Gallery: 2022 Kia Niro Spy … [Read more...] about 2022 Kia Niro Spy Photos Show Crossover Hiding Its Updated Design
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Volvo Sold Out Of Its New Polestar Engineered S60 In 39 Minutes
The 415-horsepower sedan is limited to just 20 examples in the U.S. The 2019 Volvo S60 has both beauty and brawn. Not only does the range-topping Polestar Engineered option comes with a hefty 415-horsepower (309 kilowatts) and 494 pound-feet (669 Newton-meters) of torque, but it also features a performance add-ons like new wheels, an upgraded suspension, bigger brakes… aaaaand it’s gone. Just 39 minutes after announcing pricing details and a limited production run of just 20 examples in the U.S. , the S60 Polestar Engineered sold out on Volvo’s Care by Volvo app. Each car – which will cost $1,100 per month – was reserved via a $500 deposit, and should be delivered to their very fortunate new owners sometime in 2019. But that doesn’t mean S60 buyers will be out of luck it comes to performance. Due to what Volvo says was an "overwhelming response," the company will now offer a complimentary Polestar Engineered software optimization option to the next 200 … [Read more...] about Volvo Sold Out Of Its New Polestar Engineered S60 In 39 Minutes
Infiniti’s Future EV Will Be Based On The Q Inspiration Concept
It could arrive as soon as 2021 The future of Infiniti will be bold, as evident by the automaker saying the Q Inspiration Concept will be the basis for a future electrified vehicle platform. “Infiniti is developing a new platform for electrified vehicles inspired by the Q Inspiration Concept car, which shows the new design language for the age of autonomy and electrification,” says Infiniti Chairman and Global President Roland Krueger. “We very much had China in mind when designing the Q Inspiration, which shows a very sporty, performance-oriented electric concept, with a much bigger interior space." The EV-based vehicle will be one of five new vehicles the automaker will build in China over the next five years. An Infiniti EV is expected in 2021 , according to the automaker; however, that date has been pushed back from 2019. At this point, the Japanese luxury automaker is playing a bit of catchup when compared to most of its competitors. Infiniti unveiled the Q … [Read more...] about Infiniti’s Future EV Will Be Based On The Q Inspiration Concept
BMW 8 Series Gran Coupe Revealed In Design Registration
Take a look at the 8 Series convertible, too. Design registrations from the Brazilian National Institute of Industrial Property are providing the first look at BMW's design for the road-going 8 Series Gran Coupe sedan. The filings also confirm the final shape for the frequently spied 8 Series convertible. Officially Revealed: ⠀ BMW 8 Series Gran Coupe Videos Show Off The Stylish Sedan 2020 BMW 8 Series Gran Coupe Is Luxury Fun With Two More Doors BMW revealed the M8 Gran Coupe concept at the 2018 Geneva Motor Show as a preview of what a four-door version of the model might look like. The new design filing indicates the German brand is serious about putting a vehicle like this into production. At 191.2 inches long, the new 8 Series coupe is closer in size to the 194.6-inch-long 5 Series than the 206.6-inch-long 7 Series . This sizing suggests the 8 Series Gran Coupe would occupy a spot akin to the old 6 Series Gran Coupe . The … [Read more...] about BMW 8 Series Gran Coupe Revealed In Design Registration
VW T-Cross Convertible And Pickup Truck Digitally Imagined
Bonus: the subcompact crossover has also been imagined as a three-door model and in a sporty GTS trim. After a painstakingly long teaser campaign, Volkswagen’s smallest crossover to date is finally here to fight in a hugely competitive Euro segment featuring the likes of the Renault Captur, Nissan Juke, and Kia Stonic. It didn’t take too long for Kleber Silva to imagine the T-Cross in all sorts of flavors, which although don’t really have a chance of seeing the light of production day, these are still good for a “what if” kind of moment. Not one, but two pickup trucks have been envisioned based on the T-Cross, with the blue one featuring a slightly larger loading bed compared to the red version. Both have been rendered in the range-topping R Line specification, which means they’ve been fitted with all the bells and whistles VW has to offer in Europe’s B-segment. Gallery: VW T-Cross pickups, cabrio, three-door, GTS renders 9 Photos … [Read more...] about VW T-Cross Convertible And Pickup Truck Digitally Imagined