Wheelers Blog & News tagged "crossover"

The changes to the exterior of the new duster are pretty obvious to the eye, you will quickly notice that the new headlights are widely spaced which makes the vehicle look a lot wider than the previous model.    The radiator grille is also enlarged to give it a more robust appearance as opposed to the last duster that looked rather “bubbly” let’s say.  At the rear, the tail lights have an X-shape light cluster which gives it a more modern stance but the duster still didn’t lose its...

VW has been teasing the idea of a new crossover for years now, a concept was lastly showcased 4 years ago at the 2014 Geneva Motor Show and we’ve been waiting for it ever since.   The hype for it was dying out slowly up until a couple of weeks ago… The production body of the all new VW T-ROC was recently spied completely naked ahead of its unveiling later this month!         This one is the smallest crossover made by the German automaker to date and it seems pretty promising inside...

Are you intrigued to know more about the Kicks?  Here’s what you need to know so you can choose the model that suits you best:   The Nissan Kicks is offered in three different trim options:  SV GRADE, SV GRADE + NAV and THE SL GRADE. Below are the current showroom prices: (Including VAT)    -Kicks SV:  $ 19,900 -Kicks SV+NAV:  $ 21,900 -Kicks SL: $ 24,901         Check the full comparison between the three trims here!   All three trims are a 4 Cylinder 1.6L engine, 6 speed CVT...

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...

Rasamny-Younis Motor Company, the authorized dealer of Nissan in Lebanon, launched the all-new Nissan Kicks 2017. The new combined model of its predecessors, the Juke and Qashqai, at a modern and bustling ceremony, reflecting the youthful spirit of the new vehicle's vibrant and dynamic identity. The event took place at the Grand Factory, Beirut, on Friday March 31, 2017.    The launch was embraced by the presence of a large number of press figures, as well as various bloggers and social...

To be completely honest, when we first heard that Nissan was launching a new crossover we thought: “Oh so it’s probably going to be a new revamped version of the Juke”   Well, it turned out to be completely offbeat…  IN A GOOD WAY!           The all new “Kicks” has nothing to do with any of the current Nissan models, it has set a complete new identity for itself! This crossover beautifully settles between the Juke and the Qashqai, it’s larger than the Juke but still smaller than the...

With the 2017 Jaguar F-Pace, BMW X3 and the Porsche Macan, the Cadillac XT5 has got some vigorous well-established competition to put up with!   As you may know, the XT5 is the new replacement of the Cadillac SRX but with lots of new improvements to the look and feel of the vehicle. The XT5 is about 127 Kg lighter than its ancestor; the handling has improved a whole lot due to less weight in the chassis.   The suspension and brakes upgrade are guaranteed to give you a smoother ride. The...

Eager to compete in the “Crossover” growing market, Mazda rolls out its all-new 2017 CX-3 !     This baby is the smallest crossover added to the line-up, it is indeed smaller than the CX-5 and its big brother, the 7-seater CX-9.    -Full Test Drive Review With Georges Soueidi-    The CX-3 is an interesting blend of many Mazda models mashed up together. It’s got the performance of the almighty Miata MX-5, the all- wheel-drive of the CX-5 and the CX-9 and the chassis of the mazda2…...

Whether you are a Mitsubishi owner or enthusiast you might want to stick around for this one!   As you may already know, Mitsubishi cut-off the Lancer Evolution two years ago and now it’s taking away the standard model as well! Although the standard lancer got many upgrades inside and out recently, sales didn’t seem to take off so Mitsubishi announced that they will end production of the lancer in August.                     Mitsubishi does not have any other similar compact sedans...

Infiniti q30 love at first sight!     It took the Infiniti Q30 seconds after its launch in July to create a new wave of excitement in the Lebanese market. It captured the heart of those looking for uniqueness and individuality.     Representing Infiniti’s first entry into the fast-growing premium compact segment, the Q30 made its impact. Brand sales has soared and the launch was considered to be the most successful ever done for the brand for all markets.  “It has...