BIZ BAHRAIN JAN-FEB 2018

Automotive
SsangYong Rexton new
model arrive in Bahrain
Motorcity launched the all-new
7-seater SsangYong Rexton with
major advances in style, quality, safety
and technology.
With its sheer presence and
beautifully balanced exterior, the new
Rexton comes in three main trim
levels: Low, Mid and High, and offers
a prestigious cabin for passengers
to travel in supreme comfort, while
disguising its tough and rugged exterior.
2018 Toyota Yaris
Hatchback launched
The all-new 2018 Toyota Yaris
hatchback is part of Toyota’s “Value
Beyond Belief” concept, featuring a
class above fuel economy and dynamic
performance along with the safety and
durability that Toyota is known for. It
also boasts leading safety & technology
features, an interior with high quality
materials, a more spacious cabin with
improved legroom, larger trunk capacity,
plus enhanced comfort and handling
stability.
The new Rexton is powered by
G20DTR DI, a 2.0-litre turbocharged
direct-injection gasoline engine,
delivering maximum power of 225HP
and maximum torque of 350Nm, with an
Aisin 6-speed automatic transmission.
It measures 4,850mm in length, 1,960mm
wide, 1,825mm high, and has a 2,865mm
wheelbase.
The sense of sophistication is
demonstrated with the beautifully
executed interior. The ambiance is fresh,
contemporary and well laid out, with
a choice of seating including full high
grade Nappa leather trim.
The car’s safety features include
brake assist, electronic brake force
distribution and ABS, traction control,
active rollover protection, front airbags
and an emergency stop signal. It has
also added new driver assistance safety
features such as lane departure warning
and high beam assistance.
The interior of the new sport
hatchback received major modifications
in its design and technology offerings
that increase comfort and massively
reduce the car’s noise. The optimised
Yaris boasts a more spacious cabin with
newly designed rear seats and increased
shoulder and leg room.
New technologies designed to
provide controlled and balanced driving
experience were also added to this year’s
model. These technologies include 7S
Multi Drive Transmission, Low Rollingresistance
Coefficient (RRC) tyres and
LED Daytime Running Lamps (DRL).
The redefined model has introduced
The top of the range Rexton adds front
and rear cameras, blind spot detection as
well as rear cross traffic alert to provide a
clear view of the area surrounding the car
to increase safety and driver convenience
during low-speed driving and parking.
The advanced infotainment
system includes DAB radio, excellent
connectivity with Apple CarPlay
and Google Android Auto for device
mirroring, a rear view reversing camera,
all displayed on an 8.0” screen.
Other features include a Supervision
instrument cluster with a particularly
large 7” LCD display for driver information,
and a ‘smart’ electronic tailgate for added
convenience when loading and unloading
the boot, according to model.
The SsangYong Rexton starts from
BD8,995 or BD131* per month, at zero
down payment, a 5-year /or 150,000km*
warranty, and 5 years of roadside
assistance.
a higher level of safety features such as
Vehicle Stability Control (VSC), Anti-Lock
Brake System, Tyre Pressure Monitoring
System and SRS airbags. It is available in
9 colours that precisely accentuate the
car’s sporty look and identity.
First Motors bring
Hyundai Mighty to Bahrain
First Motors launched the highly
efficient and versatile commercial
truck, Hyundai Mighty, for the first time
in the Kingdom of Bahrain.
Blending spectacular design
and features with capability and
functionality, the Hyundai Mighty is
a perfect business partner that will
certainly help customers improve their
commercial transportation needs.
The Mighty is powered with a bold and
confident design with an easier access to
cabin and improved step design, providing
an amiable cabin experience and high
degree of comfort. Additional interior
features which provide superior comfort
include, horizontal dashboard layout,
audio system, maintenance alert system,
sufficient amount of storage options and
seat back console amongst others. With a
major emphasis placed on the efficiency
and strength, it is manufactured with
Hyundai-made steel. The powertrains
equipped with maximum cargo hauling
capacity and the reinforced rear axle
makes the vehicle efficient for carrying
More Loads per trip.
Furthermore, powered by a variant
of the phenomenally popular D4 family
of CRDi engines displacing 3.9L, Mighty
is capable of running more miles with
fewer litres.
Through cutting edge safety
technologies like Lane Departure
Warning System and Vehicle Dynamic
Control proving Hyundai Mighty as the
smart guardian. Other advanced security
features including High-power Assist
Brake, Anti-lock Braking System and
Electronic Stability Control amongst
others.
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