BMW new 7-Series [BMW - New car]

Trust us, this is indeed a face-lift. While it does similar to the current 7-series, trust BMW to make significant upgrades to its limo. Its needs to as the new Merc S-Class is closer to launch and the Audi A8 has teared open the luxury segment. From the front, the upright new BMW kidney grille is bigger which gives it presence. The grille now has its chrome surround which is more fuller plus it has a new slat arrangement which has 9 slats. Full LEDs are optional and we think anyone buying has to tick this option.

 Being a BMW it has the familiar L-shaped rear lights, linked by chrome strip. For the 760li there is an chrome bar between the four chromed tailpipe to say that this is the 12-cylinder 760li model. Inside, the new BMW 7-Series can be specified as an option with individual rear seats that can be adjusted. Overall the basic design is still the same albeit with some minor modifications.

The backrest angle and seat position can both be varied, as can the position of the head restraints. For music lovers there is a new Bang & Olufsen High End Surround Sound System which is a 1,200-watt music system and has 16 speakers.

The new 7-Series now has an eight-speed automatic transmission which is in sync with the rest of the BMW Range. It has loads of technology like Auto Start-Stop function, Brake Energy Regeneration and the second-generation Driving Experience Control switch which has an ECO PRO mode which helps in saving fuel. Alongside the  BMW 760li which has a 12-cylinder engine there is a new six-cylinder in-line unit powering the BMW 740i and a new V8 petrol engine in the BMW 750i. 

The new BMW limo has also the newest professional navigation system where the menu for navigation added with new functions The user interface now has a complete graphic look and now comprises 3D in it. In the individual menus it is now presented in virtual, three-dimensional spaces. Good looking plus armed with tons of technology means that the new 7 is ready to take on the S-Class

Kia Cross GT Concept [New Car]

The Kia Cross GT Concept has been revealed in Seoul, and it previews a bigger, more luxurious SUV

The Kia Cross GT Concept has been revealed at the manufacturer's home motor show in Seoul. Joining the smart new CUB concept on the show stand, the huge seven-seat SUV concept is roughly based on the Kia Sorento and was developed by the brand's North American design team.

First shown at the Chicago Motor Show last month, the dimesions have grown by a massive 400mm between the wheels to extend the cabin area to over three meters in length - that's almost as big as luxury limos like the Lexus LS - while it is also 120mm wider and sits lower to the road than its donor car.

The design is also much more dramatic than the Sorento, with massive alloy wheels, a single piece glass tailgate and hexagonal roof lights, plus a set of stylish wraparound LED rear lights. A cockpit style dash board with TFT  layered displays, four individually floating seats and a large raised luggage space is a far cry from the seven-seat practicality of the Sorento.

Under the bonnet, there's a 3.8-litre V6 petrol engine combined with a flat electric motor that sits between the engine and the gearbox and gives a combined output of 400bhp and 687Nm of torque. The Cross GT also gets torque-vectoring all-wheel drive and a 20 mile electric only range.

However, due to its huge size the Cross GT Concept is likely to be aimed squarely at the US market if a production version is built, as Kia would be keen to rival the forthcoming Volkswagen Cross Blue model.



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