Hyundai Develop Sports Styling Kit For New i30

Whilst we have not exactly been bowled over by the design of the new Hyundai i30, this recently developed sports styling kit does go someway to making amends.

Seen here in all its glory at Millbrook circuit, the i30 styling kit comprises of front, side and rear bumper skirts, rear roof spoiler, 18 inch alloys with low profile tyres, twin tail pipes and front and rear bumper inserts.

The kit was developed after Hyundai dealers previewed the Hyundai i30 at one of its pre-launch invitations. Feedback clearly got back to the Korean car maker with Hyundai now offering generous subsidies to encourage dealers to fit the styling kit for pre-launch events.

Maybe like us, they also thought it was a little bland.

Mazda Offer Sports Appearance Kit Incentives on 3 MPS

To boost sales of Mazda's superb Mazda 3 MPS, customers will receive a £500 saving if they opt for the version with the sports appearance kit.

This will cancel out the additional £500 which Mazda currently charge over the standard model.

In the UK, the sports hatchback market is both well established and more demanding in terms of styling than in other European countries which is why Mazda developed a Sports Aero kit model, together with Mazda in Japan.

This version includes a larger rear sports spoiler, low-drag two-spoke sports door mirrors and lowered suspension. And believe me it makes all the difference in the world. Without the kit, the Mazda 3 MPS feels like a jack Russell on wet lino. We also think it will become a standard feature and no longer cost a premium.

There's also additional incentives for Mazda dealers who signed up for the Mazda 3 MPS Tactical Offer. This scheme allows subscribed dealers to go for an aggressive pricing campaign, giving them a fast start and saving customers a lot of the green stuff in the process, which can only be a good thing.

Meanwhile the rest of the Mazda 3 range will benefit from 0% finance with a 50% deposit or 4.9% APR with a smaller more flexible deposit and terms.

There's also a high level of 3 1.6 TS petrol automatics in stock at national level and so Mazda have also targeted these specific models and offered dealers generous bonuses to help reduce stock levels. Sounds like there's going to be some real bargains out there.

Sorento Titan Offers Luxurious On-Off Road

Lovers of 4 wheel drive SUV's can now take advantage of Kia's latest special edition Kia Sorento Titan.

Based on the XT range and rather strangely priced the same, the Sorento TITAN offers luxury motoring at an affordable price.

Boasting the same specification as the XT, but with a set of 18 inch "Rimfire" alloy wheels and special chrome badging on the tailgate, the Titan comes in two high performance options; 2.5 CRDi Turbo Diesel or 3.3 V6 which is supplied on a sold order only basis and has a 3 - 4 month lead time.

Other standard features of the Sorento Titan are as follows:

• 18" Rimfire alloy wheels
  
• Black leather upholstery
• Heated front seats
• Climate control air conditioning
• JVC CD audio with MP3 player and 8 speakers
• Electric tilt and slide sunroof
• Front and rear electric windows
• Privacy glass
• Cruise control
• Remote central locking

Prices start from £25,045 for the manual, £26,230 for the automatic 2.5 CRDi and £26,135 for the 3.3 V6 petrol.

Kia Extended Ceed Special Offer

With the new plate looming in September, Kia have decided to continue with their special edition Kia Ceed SR.

Based on the GS grade, the SR offers a decent specification at a premium price. For only £10,495 on the road, you get such treats as 16" alloy wheels, body coloured bumpers and door mirrors, air conditioning, remote central locking, iPod compatibility, electric windows as well as that legendary 7 year warranty.

Available in either 1.4 or 1.6 petrol units and manual or automatic, the Ceed SR kick started UK sales for the Korean car maker in what was slow start, despite some heavy PR.

Maybe that awful TV ad didn't help.