2015 Kia Sedona:

The 2015 Kia Sedona is completely a redesigned vehicle in the market.

It has been observed that minivan segment has always been dominated by Toyota, Chrysler and Honda but with the introduction of the 2015 Kia Sedona, this party has been crashed. It is replacing the functional second generation Sedona and the redesigned model for 2015 is with muscular sheet that is crossover inspired (Kia claims it), accented by prominent grille with trademark style of the company. The crossover theme continues with smooth driving experience and inside of the vehicle resembles the cockpit along with the console that is very much prominent between the front seats. This is new to the minivans where usually the shift lever resides.

No doubt the 2015 Kia Sedona has overall different appearance but at the same time it will be worth stating here that this is not a kind of revolutionary product that market expect of the company in recent years. But then again it is not a bad thing. It has flexible seating options, sliding doors, spaciousness, up-to-date equipment as well as the latest safety features; yes, all this is offered by the 2015 Kia Sedona.  The company is well aware of the fact that most of the buyers prefer crossovers over minivans because these three rows crossovers look better and feel cooler and hence the 2015 Kia Sedona is an attempt to meet the expectations of crossover somehow half the way. In case you feel stigma in possessing a minivan but willing to get one, then no doubt, 2015 Kia Sedona will serve the purpose really well and will not let you buy a crossover without thinking about this Kia.

At heart, the vehicle is like a box on wheels just like the next minivan.Some of the nifty features is there inside the car. This includes the SX-L’s fixed lounge style where second row seats are with recline and slide adjustments, extendable leg rest as well as the lateral sliding functionality. In other situations the second row is folded behind the front row to facilitate cargo carrying facility offering an interesting solution eliminating the chore of the common minivan with removal of the heavy chairs. Similarly on the other hand, as a result the maximum cargo capacity suffers and this leaves the 2015 Kia Sedona slightly behind its rivals.

There are several rivals of the 2015 Kia Sedona in the market. The 2015 Honda Odyssey has maximum fuel economy along with the road handling at a steeper price.Also the 2015 Toyota Sienna is another competitor running neck to neck with Odyssey in most of the aspects but then again the 2015 Kia Sedona is likely to be the better option.Though the 2015 Chrysler Town has seats that are slickest in the market, but the overall interior of the van has not compromised over the quality. Moreover the dark horse candidates include the 2015 Mazda 5 and Nissan Quest. So now you may have questions in your mind, that in such a tough competition where does the 2015 Kia Sedona stand? Right in the thick of things would be said.

Though it does not raise the bar notably but Sedona has several strengths making it a must drive shopping in this segment.

Safety features offered by the 2015 Kia Sedona:

Standard safety features offered by the 2015 Kia Sedona are as follows:

·         antilock disc brakes

·         traction and stability control

·         hill start assist

·         active front headrests

·         rear parking sensors

·         front seat side airbags

·         full-length side curtain airbags

Other features possessed by the vehicle include the following:

·         rearview camera

·         a surround-view camera

·         front and rear parking sensors

·         a blind spot monitor with rear cross-traffic alerts

·         a lane departure warning system

·         a forward collision warning system

Optional safety features include as underlined:

·         automatic crash notification

·         special monitoring services (speed, location and curfew limit alerts)

Performance of the 2015 Kia Sedona:

The 2015 Kia Sedona is equipped with a 3.3-liter V6 engine with 248 pound feet of torque and offering 276 horsepower. It has six speed automatic transmissions with front wheel drive. With the optional hitch installed, the 2015 Kia Sedona becomes capable of towing 3,500 pounds. In a test, the vehicle reached 60 miles per hour from 0 in 7.9 seconds.

The estimated values offered by the car are 20 miles per gallon i.e. 18 miles per gallon within the city and 24 miles per gallon on the highway. No doubt these are quicker values keeping in mind this class of minivans.

Driving impressions of the 2015 Kia Sedona:

The acceleration of the V6 engine by the 2015 Kia Sedona is refined and confident with prompt six speed automatic transmission. Among the minivan segment, the 2015 Kia Sedona is smooth on the road and exceptionally quiet.

2016 Nissan 370Z Nismo:

For 2016 Nissan 370Z Nismo, the Bose audio feature has been offered as standard on all except the base trim level. Also the model has been equipped with added active sound enhancer and active noise control that has been borrowed from the Nissan GT-R.

The 2016 Nissan 370Z Nismo is known to be the latest in line of “Z” convertibles and coupes from the Nissan featuring the six-cylinder power and rear wheel drive. This latest generation debuted in 2009 and is known to be one of the oldest models on the market. The 370Z is still one of top tier athletes. It is has relatively affordable price and offers ample of value to the users. But then again cost effectiveness largely depends on the priorities of the users.

It is worth stating here that current Nissan 370Z has its focus mainly on the performance and handling rather than the cruising and performance. The vehicle also has surprisingly and well-appointed upscale cabin. There is not much cargo capacity offered by this model and the large tires and weak insulation lead to plenty of road noise when the car is at speed. But the 2016 Nissan 370Z is expected to be offered with minimized noise with added active sound enhancer (ASE) as well as active noise control (ANC) to all the models that are equipped with the Bose audio system. The company claims that ANC is to ensure the removal of low frequency engine noise without reducing the urgency of the 3.7-liter V6. ASE intends to make the sound of the engine sportier. Unrefined and harsh engine has been a complaint ever since the 370Z has been released. This is one of the unfortunate traits, which detract the users from strong motor.

The 2016 Nissan 370Z has no direct competitor in the market with two seats, as sports cars are mostly expensive. The 2016 Ford Mustang and 2016 Chevrolet Camaro competes with the 2016 Nissan 370Z on the V8 engines and price. Both these vehicles have larger footprints and they are not nimble around the turns. In case you are willing to save some cash, then Scion FR-S and Subaru BRZ can be good alternatives offering a lot of value and fantastic handling. Then again it is worth mentioning that neither of these cars are as quick as 2016 Nissan 370Z. If you are willing to enjoy extra luxury with over all good performance, the Series 2 BMW will hit the spot in every manner.

In short, just like earlier generations, the 2016 Nissan 370Z is a niche sports car with various limitations. But it is expected to have its own value in its car segment.

Performance of the 2016 Nissan 370Z:

All the versions of 2016 Nissan 370Z except the Nismo have been equipped with a 3.7-liter V6 engine. It produces 270-pound feet of torque and 332 horsepower. Moreover,six-speed manual transmission is standard for all touring, touringsports and coupes. On sport tech and sport coupes, the manual gearbox has been adorned with SynchroRey match. It is a driver selectable mode blipping the throttle during reduction of speed with the gear changes.

A seven speed automatic transmission paired with downshift rev matching and manual shift capability is standard on the base 370 Roadster and standard on all 370Z coupes. Moreover, steering wheel mounted shift paddles are also there on all automatic models except the base coupe.

The estimated rates fuel economy offered by the 2016 Nissan 370Z coupe include 21 miles per gallon combined i.e. 18 miles per gallon within the city and 26 miles per gallon on the highway with manual. The automatic also offers combined 21 miles per gallon i.e. 19 miles per gallon within the city and 26 miles per gallon on the highway.Similarly, the roadster’s fuel economy values are offered that is 20 miles per gallon combined i.e. 18 miles per gallon within the city and 25 miles per gallon on the highway.

The 370Z Nismo models make use of the special tuned V6 generating 350 horsepower and 276 lb ft of torque. The manual six speed transmission coupled with SynchroRey match has been offered as standard and as an option these models have seven speeds automatic is offered as an option.

Safety features offered by the 2016 Nissan 370Z:

Safety features offered by the 2016 Nissan 370Z are as follows:

·         antilock brakes

·         traction and stability control

·         side airbags

·         rear view camera

Moreover the coupe has been equipped with curtain airbags and Roadster’s airbags have been extended upwards for the head protection. Similarly rear view camera is offered as standard for the Sport Tech, coupe’s touring and Nismo Tech trims.

In short the Nissan 370Z is one of the latest models of the 370Z and is capable of offering all the features that are expected of it.

2015 Jeep Wrangler:

The new 2015 Jeep Wrangler has been equipped with eight speakers as standard and Alpine setup boasts nine is offered as optional equipment. Moreover, Jeep also includes the Torx tool kit for removing the roof and doors. Last but not the least, trim levels and packages are shuffled. The Rubicon Hard Rock and Altitude editions made debut though the Rubicon Hard Rock editions is last year’s model with addition of audio system that is premium.  The X moniker has been reused for a new trim level serving as loaded up Sahara.

The Jeep has its heritage that stretches back to the World War II and now the 2015 Jeep Wrangler is all about a kind of vehicle that you will find in the showrooms nowadays. The vehicle has the old schools axles at both the ends along with the crank windows that are standard.  It is rough riding and noisy. The top is soft and kind of a puzzle to put up and then take down. For potential thieves it serves as a magnet to get away with. The Wrangler in several ways is terrible as compared to the vehicles in its segment.

It will be very true to say that these drawbacks are in fact the indications of a back to basic off roader that is incredibly honest. No doubt, Wrangler has cool looks and can dive in where other vehicles can’t even think to dare to step in to. In addition; which of the modern day vehicles enable you to remove the doors, roof, and windshields? The answer is NONE. Well all this is offered in 2015 Jeep Wrangler.

It is worth stating here that there are minimal changes in the 2015 Jeep Wrangler. Therefore, when you will step out to buy Wrangler, then all you will have to worry about is that which configuration you want for you. If it is about two doors shorter wheelbase with overall short length, the vehicle is quicker on tight trails. On the other hand, the four doors Wrangler are more of a practical choice with its unlimited body style. For both of the vehicles, the Rubicon trim level is choice that is more popular. There are aftermarket upgrades that enable the users to customize the vehicles in years to come. In short, though there are shortcomings in the 2015 Jeep Wrangler but then again it also offers what other cars of this segment do not offer to the users.

Well there are several rivals of the 2015 Jeep Wrangler in the market giving tough competition to it. The list includes the 2015 Nissan Xterra offering an attractive alternative. This car offers more refined driving experience in substitution to the trail blasting ability.  The same goes true for the Toyota FJ Cruiser but the company discontinued this model afterwards. Toyota is now offering 2015 Toyota 4Runner as well as Tacoma pickup. But whenever it about possesses a vehicle with legendary iconic style and off road ability at minimal cost then nothing can offer better features and performance as 2015 Jeep Wrangler might offer.

Special features offered by 2015 Jeep Wrangler:

The cabin of the 2015 Jeep Wrangler offers little style specifically it is about the bright interior accents. Touch screen navigation can be made use of in case one wants to. The vehicle also has the 6.5 inches unit and not the latest 8.4 inch model. It will be very true to say that 2015 Jeep Wrangler is as basic as it seems to be. Also it would be true to say that anything more than this will appear to be out of place. Cherokee would be better option in case you want more of the car you possess.

In the two door Wrangler, the rear passengers will face challenges. Only two can sit there and limited knee with low bench can make the longer tripe to be unpleasant particularly for the adults. Access to the interior is also uncomfortable until and unless the tops off. Cargo space is also not enough behind the rear seatbacks i.e. only 1.28 cubic feet in two door Wrangler while the 4 door Wrangler offers more cargo space i.e. 3105 cubic feet.

Safety features offered by the 2015 Jeep Wrangler:

Safety features offered by the 2015 Jeep Wrangler are as follows:

·         antilock disc brakes

·         traction and stability control

·         front airbags

·         hill start assist

Front side airbags are optional in the vehicle.

In a brake test, the two as well as our door Wrangler stopped from 60 miles per hour in about 140 feet. It is larger than average.

The 2015 Jeep Wrangler has been equipped with 3.6-liter V6 offering 260-pound feet of torque and 285 horsepower.

In short, the vehicle has everything that its fans expect of it and the brand name in every sense and manner.