drivetime Kia Sportage Not the case with the 2011 Sportage. The


new Kia’s styling has just the right amount of edge where there’s a cool factor, but not too aggressive where you’ll look dated driving it in two or three years.


Key styling cues, drawn from the Kue Con-


cept, include Kia’s new signature grill, with dramatic swept back headlamps available with LED daytime running lights (NICE), and a dis- tinctive lower fascia treatment that gives the new Sportage a cat-like presence on the road.


The CUV’s rear design features unique tail-


lights set in the rear lift gate. And the fact that the 2011 Sportage is longer, wider and lower than the previous model helps to give it even more appeal.


The 18-inch alloy wheels available on the


EX model (the line-up includes three – Base, LX, and EX) also add a nice touch to the design. The EX model also features roof rails, a rear spoiler and chrome body trim and door handles.


MICHIGAN CHRONICLE From page B-1


economy (22 city/31 hwy) than the previous 2.7-liter V6 engine. Don’t you just love the ad- vancements in engine technology?


A more powerful but fuel efficient 2.0-liter


turbo GDI engine delivers V6-type power with a four-cylinder engine that produces 270-plus horsepower also will be available in the 2011 model year.


Offered with either a front-wheel drive (FWD)


or a Dynamax all-wheel drive (AWD) configura- tion paired to either a six-speed manual trans- mission (base) or a six-speed automatic trans- mission.


The ride and handling has been improved


with a newly engineered suspension. The new Sportage also features downhill


break control and a hill start assist control. Other standard safety equipment includes driver and passenger advanced front airbags, front seat-mounted side airbags, side curtain airbags and front active headrests, four-wheel antilock brake system, elec- tronic stability control and electronic brake distribu- tion.


Options for the Sportage


EX include leather-trimmed seats, heated front seats, an air-cooled driver’s seat, push button start with Smartkey, rear sonar detec- tor and rear-view back-up camera, heated side mirrors and a panoramic sunroof.


Available upgrades for


‘The new Kia’s styling has just the right amount of edge where there’s a cool factor, but not too aggressive where you’ll look dated driving it in two or three years.’


Much of the “contemporary cool” appeal of


the new Sportage, which is the third genera- tion of the CUV first introduced, is carried over inside.


LET’S GET IN Details like a leather wrapped steering wheel


and shift knob, telescopic steering wheel, illu- minated vanity mirrors, automatic folding rear seats, illuminated and cooled glove box, and a power driver’s seat with lumbar support avail- able in the EX model just the right touch for the segment.


Kia’s signature three-pot instrument clus-


ter is standard and the interior space is com- fortable for the segment.


All LX models come standard with conve-


nience features like power windows, 12-volt power outlets in the front and cargo areas, power side mirrors with integrated LED indi- cators, tilt-adjustable steering wheel, keyless entry with panic alarm and multi-way adjust- able front seats.


There’s no shortage on cool tech stuff


either. An audio system with CD/MP3 and Sirius Satellite Radio capabilities is standard. Both trims also come standard with auxiliary and USB audio input jacks for connecting with MP3 players and Bluetooth wireless technol- ogy connectivity with steering wheel-mount- ed voice activation controls so you can keep those hands-free when driving.


The 2011 Sportage also will be among the


first Kia models to offer UVO powered by Mi- crosoft, an advanced version of the hands- free in-car communication and entertainment system that’s driven the popularity of Ford’s SYNC technology. C’mon, you had to know that Ford wouldn’t be the only carmaker with this feature.


The difference, according to Kia, is that


UVO, the advanced version of the Microsoft technology, features some voice command controls that cut down on the steps for inter- acting with the hands-free system that enables drivers and passengers to answer and place phone calls, receive and respond to SMS text messages and access music from a variety of media sources.


HD radio also will be made available in the


new Sportage near future. MORE FOR LESS The new Sportage comes standard with a


2.4-liter DOHC 16-valve four-cylinder engine that offers more power (176 hp) and better fuel


Hankook Tire


is the biggest thing I’ve ever won,” said Jackson. “I didn’t believe it when Mr. Bainbridge called me.”


Lee said, “The Great Catch


Giveaway program worked out as a great way to build aware- ness for Hankook and expose our brand to a larger audi- ence.”


Jackson’s submission was


chosen through a random drawing of more than 39,000 entries. She said her friends and family also found it hard to believe.


“I told her to bring her


family and friends along when we presented the car,” said Bainbridge. “They’d have no choice but to believe her


then.” Jackson personally picked


out the silver color for the car after visiting a local dealership for a closer look. Mel’s Drive- In — made famous by “Ameri- can Graffiti” and appearances in countless television shows — was chosen as the event lo- cation as it fit perfectly with California’s car culture and the roots of the Chevrolet Camaro.


Hankook Tire purchased


the car from Penske Chevrolet of Cerritos, Calif., part of the well known Penske Group. To outfit the Camaro, Han- kook provided a new set of its Ventus V12 evo tires, offering the ultimate driving experi- ence for Jackson.


In the Green


in “power assist” mode when maximum ac- celeration is required, and also as a generator. Along with charging the battery in the normal way, the motor recovers energy otherwise lost during deceleration and braking.


The M Hybrid can also run solely on its elec-


tric motor in certain driving conditions, fur- thering fuel efficiency and optimizing energy usage across the widest possible range of driv- ing conditions.


From page B-1 Todd Hershberger, Hankook


Tire America Corp. senior vice president of sales and market- ing, said the Great Catch Give- away was an exciting promo- tion for the company.


“We do a good bit of adver-


tising to consumers and one of the main platforms that we use is major league baseball, but this is the first time we’ve built a consumer promotion around that platform,” said Hershberger, noting Hankook Tire’s growth in the market- place with global sales of $3.9 billion (US dollars) and a record $800-plus million in North America for 2009. “Having the opportunity to give this Camaro to Debra Jackson is really exciting.”


From page B-1 The new M35 Hybrid features a number of


new Infiniti technologies including a “laminat- ed” lithium-ion (Li-ion) battery pack that is the same size as conventional batteries but is said to offer twice the power.


The 2012 Infiniti M35h is expected to go on


sale in the US in spring 2011. Details of driv- ing range, performance and transmission will be released later.


the LX trim include 17-inch alloy wheels, navigation with SIRIUS traffic data, rear sonar detector and rearview back-up camera, heated side mirrors, an air-conditioned and illuminated glove box, telescopic steering wheel, roof rails and a rear spoiler.


The new Sportage comes


standard with Kia’s 10- year/100,000-mile limited powertrain warranty, a five- year/60,000-mile limited


basic warranty and a five-year/100,000-mile anti-perforation warranty. Vehicle overage also includes a five-year/60,000-mile roadside assistance plan.


What’s most impressive is that with all the


Sportage’s new “cool” elements, Kia’s man- aged to keep the pricing at $18,295 for the base model and around $20,295 for the LX model.


Then again, without having a compelling


price point, Kia loses one of the key elements of the brand.


Marcus Amick is a national automotive


lifestyle writer and consultant. He can be con- tacted at Marcus@WheelSide.com.


HIGHLIGHTS


• Base Price: $18,295 • MPG: 22 City/31 Hwy • Available UVO technology • Optional 18-inch wheels


Jeep Wrangler


ning, all-new body-color hard top, for customers looking for a Jeep Wrangler with a more premium appearance.”


The new 2011 Jeep Wran-


gler interior includes a re- designed instrument panel and new storage areas with improved ergonomics and up- graded materials. A new lock- able console and upgraded door armrest areas boast com- fortable touch points, while a redesigned center stack is easier to reach and operate. Heated, power mirrors are now available, and drivers and pas- sengers will enjoy enhanced visibility courtesy of larger rear windows.


All-new steering-wheel con-


trols allow the driver to oper- ate the radio, cruise control, hands-free phone and other vehicle functions while keep- ing hands on the wheel. A new USB device interface connects to storage devices (thumb drives and most MP3 play- ers) for use with the vehicle’s Media Center, which now in- cludes streaming Bluetooth audio. Twelve-volt accessory outlets have been added and a new 110-volt outlet is avail- able to provide power similar to AC outlets in the home.


In line with traditional Jeep


design, hex-head bolts are uti- lized throughout the interior, and are used to mount a “Jeep, Since 1941” inlay onto the new


From page B-1


passenger grab handle. Jeep engineers increased


acoustical treatment in the 2011 Wrangler and Wrangler Unlimited, resulting in signifi- cantly reduced interior noise.


For a more premium ap-


pearance, the 2011 Jeep Wrangler and Wrangler Unlim- ited Sahara models boast an all-new, premium, body-color hard top.


OK, so that’s how you im-


prove on an icon. The new 2011 Jeep Wran-


gler and Wrangler Unlimited is being manufactured at the Toledo Assembly Complex in Toledo, Ohio.


August 25-31, 2010


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