90 January 2014 www.bahrainthismonth.com motoring2014models It has been a huge year for new model releases, with countless stunning cars unveiled over the course of 2013 for the 2014 model year. Read on for our round-up of what to expect to see hitting the showroom floors this year, by dealership… A.A. Bin Hindi (Kia) From Kia, we’ve seen the launch of the Cerato Koup, a very important launch for the brand. The three-model Cerato family is their most successful in the range, so they’re expecting big things from the attractive sporty version. Also revamped for 2014 is the Optima which features new headlights, front grille, fog lamps, rear lights, bumpers and alloy wheels. Ahmed Zayani & Sons (Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep and Bentley) From Chrysler, the 2014 300 SRT boasts 6.4l HEMI V8 putting out 470hp 637Nm of torque, with three suspension modes — Auto, Sport and Track — and launch control. Jeep have been busy bees of late, coming out with one allnew and two revamped models for your perusal. The 2014 Cherokee, Jeep’s mid-size SUV has undergone a huge makeover, with an all-new design differing completely from the previous generations. It also boasts a new nine-speed automatic, and a new front-wheel-drive configuration with three four-wheel-drive systems to select from. The 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee has undergone minor changes, with subtle exterior enhancements and improve technology inside improving off-road capability and fuel economy. The new Grand Cherokee SRT8 boasts a new eight-speed automatic giving a more refined drive and improved efficiency, and the 2014 model now comes with launch control and SRT Performance Pages on the touchscreen driver interface. Also new for 2014 are the Dodge Challenger, Challenger SRT, Charger and Charger SRT. Both the Challenger and the Charger are reincarnations of classic American muscle cars, and both boast identical engine options, such as the awesome 470hp 6.4-litre HEMI V8 in the SRT models. On the SUV side, the Dodge Durango, the brand’s full-size three-row SUV, has been face-lifted for 2014; but, the main change is the efficient eight-speed automatic that is exclusive in this class. The 2014 Bentley Flying Spur, with its awe-inspiring 6.0-litre twin-turbo W12 engine, is the fastest and most powerful four-door Bentley ever made, and now can operate its own Wi-Fi hotspot to keep you connected as you’re chauffeured round. This year also sees the arrival of the special edition Mulsanne Shaheen, created especially for this region, with exclusive embroidered seats boasting Arabic calligraphy. From tiny compacts to mighty SUVs, from American muscle to German luxury, we’ve got it all coming in 2014! New Year, New Models Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT 93 x Cadillac - 94 x Kia - 95 x Lincoln - 96 x Toyota - 97 x Bentley - 98 x Nissan - 99 x BMW Feature
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