Not expected to make...
Not expected to make its first public appearance in the metal until the Paris Motor Show in September, we"ve uncovered these small images of the SLK55 AMG. The new car promises staggering performance; boasting a 5.4-litre V8 with 360bhp, it will easily outgun its closest rivals from Porsche and BMW.
It"s one in, one out for Kia!
It"s one in, one out for Kia!
Out goes the limited-edition Original Samba version of the Soul supermini-MPV, launched earlier this year ò€“ and in comes the striking silver Tempest.
The new modelò€™s bumper inserts, door mirrors and 18-inch alloys are all finished in contrasting gloss black paint, giving a unique look.
Inside, the Soulò€™s upgrades continue. The Tempest comes specced up with a reversing camera, plus an enhanced audio system, incorporating a dash-top central speaker, rear subwoofer and external amplifier. In addition, thereò€™s metallic-effect trim on the facia and chrome inserts on the dash and instrument clusters.
Buyers get a choice of 1.6-litre petrol or diesel engines, with a four-speed automatic transmission available on the latter ò€“ the first time a self-shifter has been offered on any Soul Original model. Prices start from Ò£12,845.
But this isnò€™t the only new Kia special. The Picanto Graphite costs Ò£8,495, and gets 14-inch alloys, remote locking, a height-adjustable driverò€™s seat, tilting steering wheel and air-conditioning.
A new Rio Graphite features front foglamps, air-con, alloy pedals and a leather steering wheel. Itò€™s priced from Ò£9,395.