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VW ID.X Performance Concept

Having recently unveiled the first all-electric GTI, the VW ID. GTI concept, Volkswagen has launched another car on the market and it is the ID.X Performance concept.

Although visually reminiscent of the ID.7 sedan, on which it is based, the ID.X Performance concept differs in many ways. The front part has a large black grill, large air vents in both corners and a carbon splitter with a red line in GTI style. There are also plastic protection on the wheel arches, rear spoiler mounted on the tailgate, side skirts, rear carbon diffuser. It is mounted on 20-inch sports rims with special racing tires.

The ID.X Performance is built on the MEB platform used by most new Volkswagen electric cars. It is powered by two electric motors with a total power of 550 hp (405 kW). It is 60 mm lower than the standard ID.7 model, and supports DC charging with a capacity of 200 kW.

Whether this concept will ever enter production, there is no information from Volkswagen.

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More than half of sold cars are Crossovers and SUVs

Sales of Crossovers and SUVs are on the rise, but perhaps even the biggest fans of these cars did not expect to achieve such results. According to sales data for the first six months of 2023, more than half of the vehicles sold were Crossovers and SUVs, which is a historic result.

According to Dataforce, 3.37 million crossovers and SUVs were sold this year, which is a 23 percent increase compared to the same period in 2022. Individually, the highest demand was for the Tesla Model Y (138,152), but not far behind were the VW T -Roc (104,465) and Toyota Yaris Cross (96,849). Regular cars are also not far behind, and their numbers are very respectable. The best results were achieved by Dacia Sandero (125,190), while the “magic number” (100,000) was also exceeded by Opel Corsa, Peugeot 208 and Renault Clio.

Generally speaking, the highest growth in SUV sales was recorded by Tesla Model Y by 207 percent, Skoda Octavia by 77.3 percent, Toyota Yaris Cross by 49 percent and VW T-Roc by 38 percent, compared to 2022.

Small SUVs were the most popular in Europe with 1,133,822 cars sold. They are followed by compact SUVs with 999,568 units and small cars with 913,751 units sold.

Source: Dataforce

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Kia Sportage Anniversary Edition

In 1993, South Korean manufacturer Kia premiered its new SUV, the Kia Sportage. 30 years have passed since then, and five generations of the compact SUV, a car-based platform which placed it into the compact crossover SUV class, were produced in 7 million units. Celebrating this car’s anniversary, Kia will launch a special model, the Kia Sportage Anniversary Edition.

Good car design takes comfort and style to an even higher level, merging the brand’s history with its future. Wolf Gray body (optional Deluxe White, Casa White, Pearl Black, Penta Metal and Experience Green), gloss black contours on the side windows and spoiler, as well as new dark colored trim elements and chrome finish front, rear and sides add more a more classic look. All color versions will be available with an optional contrasting pearl black roof. There are tinted windows as well as new 19-inch high-gloss black sports aluminum rims. All color versions will be available with an optional contrasting pearl black roof.

Inside, comfortable and adjustable heated seats are trimmed in suede and leather, giving passengers the feeling of driving in a luxury car. Additional equipment includes two 12.3-inch screens, touch-sensitive controls below the infotainment interface, heated steering wheel, as well as ambient lighting. There are also accessories in Midnight Green color, which is intended to emphasize the premium style in the interior.

The current model is larger than the previous one, which thanks to the design philosophy of “Opposites that complement each other”, refines the appearance of this SUV. When it comes to the powertrain, the current Sportsge is powered by a 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine with 187 hp (138 kW), paired with an eight-speed automatic transmission.

Source: KIA

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Kia Sportage Anniversary Edition