Hot new cars to watch out for in 2012
20.05.12
And it’s fitting because in the last five years, the market has grown to new heights, but more importantly, as a sign of an ever evolving and maturing market, traditional segments have been shrinking and are slowly being replaced by more niche-specific vehicles which cater to more specialized needs. Gone are the days where you had to choose between brands A, B and C, and their respective x, y and z models, in black, white, green and maroon.
In the small car/hatchback market, two significant new entries will be KIA’s all-new Rio, available in both sedan and hatchback which will really give more options to new car-buyers. Representing the other H-brand is Hyundai’s new Accent hatchback, powered exclusively with a diesel engine, and a sedan variant also featuring diesel power.
Hyundai has a winner here as a small car with diesel power means fast, fun and fuel-efficient motoring, and lower overall running costs. Mitsubishi, having made a huge comeback in recent years thanks to their diesel-packed power-punch of the Strada and Montero Sport, have also unveiled a close-to-production small car, the new Mitsubishi Mirage 5-door hatchback powered by a new 3-cylinder engine with 1 to 1.2 liters of displacement. Expect it to make an appearance by 3rd quarter of this year, a year after its unveiling at the Tokyo Motor Show 2011.
Source: Inquirer.net
