New small and family cars

[crmalcolm]

Originally Posted by joeb

I wonder if that wagon is going to be coming to the US? Kia haven't sold a wagon/hatch here in a few years.

Kia has confirmed that it will be sold in the US. 'During this year’s New York International Auto Show, Kia’s representatives confirmed the K4 wagon’s future debut in the United States'

[NaBUru38]

Just add some black plastic and rename it the KX4.

[E.B]

I like the wagon, just not in beige! I have an aversion to beige cars in the 21st century..

[NaBUru38]

That's mustard to me, so not so bad.

[joeb]

Originally Posted by crmalcolm

Kia has confirmed that it will be sold in the US. 'During this year’s New York International Auto Show, Kia’s representatives confirmed the K4 wagon’s future debut in the United States'

Originally Posted by E.B

I like the wagon, just not in beige! I have an aversion to beige cars in the 21st century..

Well I am looking forward to seeing it in the flesh. It will stand out on roads here for sure. On the color front, not sure why but automakers have a propensity for bright outlandish colours on small cars. I think they want them to be more visible and not get crushed by all the SUV's, but it detracts from the cars shape at times.

[NaBUru38]

Historically, younger buyers buy smaller cars and older buyers buy larger cars. The younger, the less conservative with color choices.

[Mike Harte]

Originally Posted by NaBUru38

Historically, younger buyers buy smaller cars and older buyers buy larger cars. The younger, the less conservative with color choices.

In the UK, at least, elderly drivers tend to go back to smaller cars.

[crmalcolm]

UK 2022

[E.B]

By that chart 35-44 don't bother with cars.....

[crmalcolm]

Originally Posted by E.B

By that chart 35-44 don't bother with cars.....

Good spot. In the accompanying narrative, the group is listed as 35-54 - so looks like a typo on the graphic.

'Age 17–24
The top model for the newly initiated drivers out on the streets is the Ford Fiesta, a classic hot hatchback that’s great for showing off to your mates. It was also the most searched for car model overall, with over 300,000 people looking up the model on average, per month.

The next three contenders are the Vauxhall Corsa, Vauxhall Astra, and Volkswagen Golf, continuing the theme of smaller, faster cars that tend be cheaper for first-time drivers. Fiat 500s and Audis each also earn a place at the bottom of the top 10 list, both slightly flashier vehicles that cost more than the typical first-time car!

Age 25-34
Those in their mid-twenties to mid-thirties are also keen on a hatchback, with their top three car models being the Vauxhall Astra, Ford Focus, and Ford Fiesta. However, towards the bottom of the top 10 list for this age range, tastes shift to slightly more mature models like the Nissan Qashqai and Audi A3, was our second most-searched-for car with over 245,000 Google searches on average, each month.

Age 35-54
The Ford Focus, Vauxhall Astra, and Ford Fiesta make yet another appearance, this time for the 35-54s, proving that no matter what age you are, a smaller, cheaper make of car will always be appealing! The Vauxhall Zafira, Nissan Juke, and Ford Mondeo appear at numbers 8, 9, and 10 on our list for this age group.

Age 55-64
In exactly the same order as the previous age group, the Ford Focus, Vauxhall Astra, and Ford Fiesta appear again in the top 3 for 55-64-year-olds. Tastes tend to lean more towards comfort and convenience, though, as we move down their top 10 cars, with the Ford Mondeo, Nissan Juke, and Range Rover Evoke all featuring.

65+
Once again, the top three cars remain the same for the over 65s, with no change in their order of preference. This group are much more prone to choosing a comfortable driving experience, however, with cars such as The Citroen C4, Nissan Qashqai, and Ford Mondeo all placing in the top ten. The over 65s also appear to choose more stylish models like the Jaguar XF to enjoy in retirement.'

[NaBUru38]

Renault Captur (facelift)

[ScotsBrutesFan]

Originally Posted by NaBUru38

Renault Captur (facelift)

Oh how generic

[NaBUru38]

Alfa Romeo Milano Junior

4.17 m long

135 hp mild hybrid engine
155-240 hp electric engines, 54 kWh battery





The Italian government said it was illegal to build a Milano-branded car outside Italy, so Stellantis changed the name.

[NaBUru38]

Originally Posted by NaBUru38

Renault Captur (facelift)

Renault Symbioz

4.24 m long





The taillights are a mixture of Volkswagen and Lexus.

[NaBUru38]

Cupra León and Formentor (facelift)

150-330 hp gasoline and Diesel engine

[NaBUru38]

BMW 1 Series (facelift)





Looks like a Kia Cee'd.

[broadrun96]

First thought seeing the top picture was nice Kia, then I saw your comment so glad it's not just me

[Mike Harte]

A number of motoring "journals" have also come to the same conclusion! It feels to me that vehicle designers have reached a point where they can't find anything new to produce, so it's now down to what the manufacturers what "goodies" they can include. Also have to remember that a lot of cars from different sources use the same platforms to build their cars on, as well as pooling their engines. All in the name of cost cutting!

[S griffin]

There's nothing really exciting about that new car. Just another standard car to keep production going. But if it does what it needs to, it doesn't matter much

[NaBUru38]

Hyundai Inster

3.83 m long

95-115 hp electric motor

42-49 kWh battery






It reminds me of the Fiat Ritmo.

[BertMk2]

Originally Posted by NaBUru38

It reminds me of the Fiat Ritmo.

At first glance I thought it was a Suzuki Ignis.

[Mike Harte]

It seems to have elements from lots of sources; my immediate thought at looking at the pictures were that that's like a Toyota RV4.

[Gerard C]

Originally Posted by BertMk2

At first glance I thought it was a Suzuki Ignis.

Or an elongated version of the Nano…

[NaBUru38]

Fiat Grande Panda

3.99 m long

110 hp electric engine, 44 kWh battery
Mild hybrid gasolien engine to be confirmed







I love the front end and interior, but the rear end panels are almost as sharp and edgy as the Cybertruck.

[Gerard C]

The doors panels look like the Cactus. Otherwise, seems a mix of 500X/600 and Jeep. As to the steering wheel… pretty much '70s style. I cant imagine a happy customer bringing back one of those at home, claming "honey its only a six year credit after all, no more meat lets go for vegan food".