2016 Ford Fusion Hybrid:

The 2016 Ford Fusion Hybrid S comes with an updated six-speaker system. Similarly mid level SE has been offered with an advanced 10 speaker stereo. Apart from these changes, 2016 Ford Fusion Hybrid S has no other change.

No doubt in past, the fuel efficient hybrid systems have been limited to compacts or small hatchbacks. But today that technology has been obsolete and we see hybrids running around everywhere.  These mid size fuel efficient vehicles are easily accessible and 2016 Ford Fusion Hybrid S has been an excellent example in this segment.

There is a lot to talk about 2016 Ford Fusion Hybrid S and this includes the sleek interior, modern styling as well as advanced features. All this is available as standard in gasoline Ford Fusion too but this hybrid version returns with an estimated value of 42 miles per gallon combined. On the whole it will be very true to say that Fusion Hybrid has been offered with integration of all the positive attributes of a standard Fusion in to a better and more fuel efficient package. In addition to the mileage, the car also offers seating capacity for four people and smooth ride quality on the highway. As compared to the standard model, trunk space is little in this model.

Talking from technological point of view the 2016 Ford Fusion Hybrid S has to offer a number of high tech safety options. This includes the blind spot monitoring, forward collision avoidance system along with the adaptive cruise control. Its My Ford touch screen electronic interface is somewhat disappointing for the people. It governs the most of the navigation, audio and phone functions. Over the years, the company has improved its interface but still at times; the system appears little responsive to touch the inputs. On the other hand, the Sync voice system is more responsive providing alternative means to handle the basic tasks.

No doubt 2016 Ford Fusion Hybrid S has a number of highly attractive virtues but competition is tough as well. The Honda Accord Hybrid is offering better mileage i.e. 47 miles per gallon. Also it has comfortable interior par as compared to the Ford’s. Similarly Toyota Camry Hybrid is also an attractive option for the car buyers. It offers mileage of 41 miles per gallon combined with its well rounded nature. It does not matter which hybrid sedan you choose for yourself but you should at least test drive the 2016 Ford Fusion Hybrid S as it is one of the favorites among the segment indeed.

Safety features offered by the 2016 Ford Fusion Hybrid S:

The 2016 Ford Fusion Hybrid S is offered with the following standard safety features:

·         antilock disc brakes

·         traction and stability control

·         a rearview camera

·         front seat side airbags

·         front knee airbags

·         side curtain airbags

The Ford’s standard sync system includes the emergency crash notification paired to be compatible with cell phone and it dials 911 automatically in case of emergency or accident.

Ford’s MyKey is also offered as a standard feature in the 2016 Ford Fusion Hybrid S.

Optional equipment offered with this model is as follows:

·         parking sensors

·         inflatable seatbelts in the rear seat

·         a variety of electronic driver-assist systems

·         blind-spot monitoring

·         rear cross-traffic alerts

·         driver drowsiness detection

·         lane-departure warning

·         lane keeping assist

·         frontal collision warning system

In overall crash protection the 2016 Ford Fusion S has been given 5 out of 5 stars with four stars for total side impact protection and five starts for frontal protection.

Performance and power trains of the 2016 Ford Fusion S:

The 2016 Ford Fusion S comes with a 2.0-liter four cylinder gasoline engine. It works with an electric motor that is powered by a Lithium battery. They offer 188 horsepower in order to drive the front wheels via continuously variable transmission.

It has been found to offer estimated value of 42 miles per gallon combined i.e. 44 miles per gallon within the city and 41 miles per gallon on the highway. On the other hand, the Honda Accord has the estimated values to be 47 miles per gallon combined.

It reached from 0 to 60 miles per hour in just 8.5 seconds. This is little slower as compared to the rivals in the segments. The Camry hybrid reaches 60 miles per hour a second earlier as compared to 2016 Ford Fusion S.

Driving impression of the 2016 Ford Fusion S:

The 2016 Ford Fusion S is known to provide considerable acceleration for most of the driving situations. Other than getting accelerated harder, the engine noise is very low. Thanks to the minimum body sway, the car is confident and its steering is direct and sharp in every sense and manner. No doubt it is an attractive addition in the segment.

2016 Hyundai Elantra:

The 2016 Hyundai Elantra has been well equipped with a value edition trim level with optional and a bit of standard contents in the deal. Some news also tells us that the limited trim levels have gained the keyless ignition and entry along with the automatic climate control. Meanwhile the Sport gives up the leather seats that were standard.

The 2016 Elantra looks fresh as compared to its other rivals small sedans in the market. No doubt it is an achievement for the company in every manner. At the same time the fact remains there that this current Elantra was introduced in the market back in year 2011 and since then it has been exceeding all the major players of its tenure. People must be wondering if the vehicle will continue to compete against its rival in the market or not or will it lose its charisma.

If we look at its value proposition then no doubt the Elantra has not been aged even a day. The Hyundai has always been known to over throw the features than one can actually expect and the trend seems to continue for the year 2016 with a price that is attractive for value edition. The vehicle has been well adorned with the features like alloy wheels, keyless entry and ignition and a sunroof. This new trim level will make you think and question about the pricier Sport and the Limited. At the same time it is worth stating that both these trims come with more accoutrements that would be expected of them. Moreover, both the trim levels are lower priced as compared to the premium versions of several competitors.

In case anyone tries to locate signs of age in the equipment list, then it will not be located there. It means that you will have to know the Hyundai a little better then. If we look at it against rivals, then no doubt the 2016 Elantra will impress its users with its quiet cabin. Its suspension strives to absorb major impacts so it does not ride in a smoother way that other small sedans do. At the same time its 1.8-liter engine struggles to climb hills or when it has to deal with roster of passengers. Selecting the Sport with stronger engine of 2.0-liter can be a wiser decision but in this case you will lose fuel efficiency to some extent.

On contrary looking at the rivals of the 2016 Elantra, for instance Mazda 3, you will come across its refined performance but no fuel economy. Same is very much true for the Ford Focus. Affordable Kia Forte, Honda Civic and Volkswagen Jetta; all are there in the market with larger package. But beyond everything the 2016 Elantra still takes hold of being a part of a distinguished company and that tells a lot about the fundamental goodness of the vehicle in every sense and manner. In other words the vehicle has struggled at its best in keeping itself at the top of the list in every best prospect possible.

Performance of the 2016 Elantra:

The 2016 Elantra SE, Limited as well as Value Edition has been powered with a strong 1.8-liter cylinder engine. It offers 145 horsepower and 130 pound feet of torque.A six speeds manual transmission are standard on the SE while automatic six speeds is optional here. It is standard on the Limited and Value edition. The vehicle reached 60 miles per hour in just 9.7 seconds which is little slower than the average for the segment.

Estimated fuel economy values for the vehicle have been known to be 31 miles per gallon combined i.e. 27 miles per gallon within the city and 37 miles per gallon on the highway. Similarly other trim levels offer 32 miles per gallon combines i.e. 28 miles per gallon within the city and 38 miles per gallon on the highway with the automatic transmission.

If we talk about the Elantra Sport, its 2.0-liter four cylinder engine offers 173 horsepower and 154 lb. ft. of torque. The automatic transmission is optional while manual is standard. At test tracks, the Elantra Sport with automatic transmission reach 60 miles per hour in 8.2 seconds. EPA fuel economy value estimated for the Sport is 28 miles per gallon combined i.e. 24 miles per gallon within the city and 34 miles per gallon on the highway with manual transmission. On the other hand with automatic transmission this value has been found to be 28 miles per gallon combined i.e. 24 miles per gallon in the city and 35 miles per gallon on the highway.

The interior of the 2016 Elantra remains quiet at freeway speeds and this is welcoming in this segment. The Elantra is secure and stable in every manner. It has everything that users expect of Hyundai to offer to them.

Importance of Setting up the Right Price for Your Used Car

Do you know that selling your car on your own can let you trade it in at a higher price? Yes, you can always get more than the wholesale price of the car. However, the only problem is that it is going to take a lot of work for car sell in Karachi because it is not that easy to get your car traded. You are going to have to go through a lot of trouble like attending phone calls, advertising the car and showing the car to the buyers.

You have to be prepared before you plan to sell the car but one important thing that you have to take care of is setting up a competitive price. You need to do a lot of research for it because if you undervalue the car, you are going to regret it later and if you overvalue the car, you are never going to attract any buyers. What you can do is get your car valuated through the car valuation systems. You can perform the valuations online too.

If that is out of your reach then you can always visit your local dealer to provide you a reasonable value for used car for sale in Karachi. You can even negotiate a bit so that you can get a price that is actually acceptable. Once you know the value, you will get a chance to set a realistic price for your car and no buyer would be able to deny it. You will also be confident that you have valuated your car fairly.

2015 Ford C-Max Hybrid:

What does 2015 Ford C-Max hybrid has to offer for the year 2015?

The 2015 Ford C-Max hybrid has been carried over for the year 2015 completely unchanged.

Introduction:  

Fuel economy is the top priority whenever it is about buying a small hybrid car. Most of the people take in to consideration just the miles per gallon offered by the vehicle. But Ford has practically shown that in fact we need to dig a little deeper in order to find a fuel efficient vehicle. Keeping in view these facts, the company has offered, the 2015 Ford C-Max hybrid that offers a great driving experience to its drivers in every sense and manner along with its capability of offering high mileage ratings.

The 2015 Ford C-Max hybrid has been equipped with the same electric motor and gasoline engine that the Ford Fusion had i.e. a 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine. Also it has an electric motor giving 188 horsepower. This is good for EPA estimated value i.e. 40 miles per gallon combined. Moreover, the vehicle also offers a sleek interior and refined ride as compared to its rivals. Rather than offering sluggish and floppy feelings, the car has been seen to offer enjoying pilots around the turns.

The 2015 Ford C-Max hybrid offers seating capacity for five passengers. The backseat of the vehicle offers space for three people. At the same time if three adults are to sit then they will not feel comfortable and will be cramped. Though Ford has tried to offer lots of standard tech features both as optional and standard, interfaces can be little complicated to be used.

Body styles, trim levels, and options:

The 2015 Ford C-Max hybrid is a vehicle allowing five passengers to sit. This four-door wagon/hatchback is available in two trim levels. These are SE and SEL. Another plug in hybrid version is also there and it is known as the C-Max Energi.

The SE Trim Level:

The standard features offered by the SE trim level include the following:

·         17-inch alloy wheels

·         keyless entry

·         automatic headlights

·         integrated blind-spot mirrors

·         cruise control

·         dual-zone automatic climate control

·         a height-adjustable driver sea

·         a leather-wrapped tilt-and-telescoping steering wheel

·         a 60/40-split-folding rear seat

·         the Sync voice command system

·         Bluetooth phone

·         audio connectivity

·         smart phone apps (this includes Pandora Internet radio)

·         a six-speaker sound system with a CD player

·         an auxiliary audio jack

·         an iPod/USB audio interface

Salient options offered by the SE trim levels include the rear parking sensors, ambient interior lighting, and a power lift gate. The 202 A group has the MyFord touch interface and satellite radio. In addition, the 203A has all the previously mentioned packages along with an added navigation system. The winter package adds the heated mirrors and seats.

The SEL Trim Level:

In addition to all of the above features, SEL trim level has the following added features with the exception of navigation system and power lift gate:

·         fog lights

·         automatic wipers

·         heated mirrors

·         keyless ignition

·         keyless entry

·         an eight-way power driver seat (along with two-way lumbar adjustment)

·         leather upholstery

·         heated front seats

·         multicolor ambient lighting

·         an auto-dimming rearview mirror

Both the trim levels can be adorned with the panoramic remote start and fixed glass roof.

Power trains and performance:

The 2015 Ford C-Max Hybrid is powered by a 2.0-liter four-cylinder gasoline engine vehicle. It is offering 141 horsepower and 129-pound feet of torque. This gasoline engine has been paired up with an electric motor offering combined 188 horsepower with a lithium battery pack. The car is known to offer 40 miles per gallon combined i.e. 42 miles per gallon within the city and 37 miles per gallon on highway. It accelerates from 0 to 60 miles per hour in just 8.1 seconds.

Safety features offered by the 2015 Ford C-Max Hybrid:

The standard safety features offered by the 2015 Ford C-Max Hybrid are as follows:

• antilock disc brakes
• traction control
• stability control
• front side airbags
• full-length side curtain airbags
• a driver knee airbag
• 911 assisted to the smart phone that automatically connects for the emergency services
• Rear parking sensors are optional on both the trims.

Special features and interior designs:

In case you have already driven the Escape or Focus, then you must well familiar with the 2015 Ford C-Max Hybrid. It has solid construction, top notch materials have been used in the vehicle giving it an eye catchy design. The high mounted seats are pretty much supportive and offer a clear view of the road better than that is offered by the other hatchbacks and wagons. In short, the car has been offering a number of attractive features to its users in every sense and manner.