Wheelers Blog & News tagged "hatchback"

Have you been wondering who’s behind the mysterious billboards which carry a message of thanks to Russia? Well, if you were among those who linked them to the Lebanese president’s visit to Moscow, you’re mistaken.   The message of gratitude is from Rasamny Younes Motor Co. (RYMCO), the official dealers of the Russian LADA car brand, and it was published on the occasion of the launch of the New LADA Granta Sedan and Hatchback. Taking a playful tone, RYMCO recognizes Russia for 2 durable...

The new Nissan Micra was launched in Lebanon during an action-packed day at The Village, Dbayeh. The guests were welcomed in an engaging evening where the 5-door hatchback Nissan Micra was introduced along with its high-class features and upgraded design. Visitors got a closer look at the car’s latest state-of-the-art technologies and innovative features, which complement the overall ownership experience of the Nissan Micra at a revised and competitive price of USD 12,999 including Vat &...

So let’s face it, nowadays there are no bad cars anymore, it’s just a matter of finding the right vehicle that suits your lifestyle and personality. The Fiat 500 preserves the heritage and looks of its 1957 ancestor, its design is simply timeless and above all it’s a fun ride - It’s got the swag to beat most cars in its segment!   Book Your Test Drive Now Through Wheelers:   Fiat 500: Estimated Price Including VAT and Reg is $24,400 Fiat 500 Convertible: Estimated Price Including VAT...

    The smallest model of the KIA family gets a fresh new look and it suddenly isn’t so “Low-profile” anymore…     The all new redesigned Picanto was launched a couple of weeks ago in Lebanon and NATCO already managed to sell their GT-Line stock. If you’re planning on getting yourself a GT you will probably have to pre-order it now and wait another month for delivery.   While the older Picanto looked rather bubbly, the new racy-looking model sure seems angrier and more charismatic on...

Needless to say, The Infiniti Q30 has its own distinctive character and appeal which makes it hard to frame in a specific segment. Infiniti somehow insists on classifying the Q30 as a crossover although its size and ground clearance are very close to those of a hatchback. Some similar vehicles include: BMW 1 series, Audi a3, Mercedes-Benz A-class.               Okay we’re going to cut them some slack and consider it’s a “Crossover” that could also appeal to family hatchback...

So we kind of saw this one coming since Hyundai has already teased a preview of this model through the RN30 concept revealed in the Paris motor show last September… Well, minus all the bodywork of course.   Hyundai aims to enter the hot hatch market this year with this model hoping to compete with the Ford Focus and the Volkswagen Golf. It is set to go on sale in Europe in the second half of March 2017 (which is any day now).   The new body and facelift are not too dramatic, this model...

So we’ve got to admit that Nissan is being extremely bipolar when it comes to the identity of the Micra. One day it’s a supermini bubbly hatchback for your daily commuting and the next it’s a legitimate stylish sharp hatchback!   We bet you wouldn’t be able to find any common points between the new and the old Micra even if you tried. The new model is a major transformation compared to the previous Indian imported vehicle; it is designed in Tokyo/ London and built by Renault...

Dubai, UAE. Daniel Schmidt, MINI Product Manager from the BMW Group headquarters in Munich, unveiled the latest instalment from MINI on the inaugural day of the Dubai International Motor Show, currently taking place at the Dubai World Trade Centre. Media and MINI aficionados gathered around the new MINI Clubman as Schmidt demonstrated the spaciousness and matured design of the vehicle, which perfectly embodies MINI’s new, more grown-up visual identity.   Commenting on his visit at the...

MINI is still accomplishing more and more success in the region as BMW Group Middle East has announced that MINI’s annual sales growth reached 13% in the first six months of 2015! The car has proved its popularity with MINI Hatch, the second best-selling of the group in all eight markets. After re-launching MINI under BMW Group in 2001, global sales have increased up to five times in the first year, and now the annual MINI sales are 12 times higher. MINI was the first brand in the history...