Sonata sets new benchmarks

The exterior of the all-new Sonata is long, light and low. The high beltline allows for a long, sleek roofline accented by the third window. The face is bold with a large powerful chrome grille and headlamps that integrate precise details. Multi-spoke wheels (16, 17 or 18-inch) complete the assertive stance. The sophisticated look continues inside where Hyundai has created an upscale ambience thanks to a flow-through center console and instrument panel. These flowing surfaces complement the exterior design.

Tucson’s fluid design

Hyundai ‘fluidic’ design language finds confident expression in the sweeping, gently curved lines of the new Tucson. The hexagonal grille previewed on the ix-onic concept at the 2009 Geneva Auto Salon moves into mass production on the Tucson/ix35. Tucson gets an aggressive belt line coupled with a low-to-the-ground feel which is enhanced by the optional 225/55 R18 wheels. Aerodynamic tweaks include the addition of a rear spoiler which aids fuel efficiency.

The BMW Gran Turismo debuts

Once again defining a brand new segment in the market, BMW has announced the arrival of the all-new Gran Turismo in Oman. An embodiment of the leading premium automotive manufacturer’s commitment to innovation, the BMW Gran Turismo combines the characteristic features of a prestigious sedan, the functionality and space of an SAV and elements of a traditional grand touring car. The exterior of the car combines the proportions so typical of a BMW, an elegantly stretched silhouette and a coupé-like roofline, as well as four doors with frameless windows to create a harmonious unit. The front view of the car animates powerful dynamism through the sheer presence of the upright BMW kidney grille, large air intakes and dual round headlights slanted back at an attractive angle. The daytime driving light function is provided by corona rings with LED technology, while the rear end is enhanced by L-shaped rear light clusters with illuminated rows of lights.

2010 Nissan Patrol debut

Suhail Bahwan Automobiles, the sole importers of Nissan vehicles into Oman, unveiled the all-new 2010 Nissan Patrol SUV in Oman. Billed as “The Hero of All Terrain” The new Patrol is an all-new seventh generation model, building on its impressive history, but at the same time, incorporating a new platform, a radical new design direction, significantly enhanced interior comfort and luxury, powerful new V8 engines, a 7-speed automatic transmission and a new 4WD system. Meticulously honed for over five decades, the Patrol is Nissan’s flagship SUV model and enjoys a rich heritage and passionate following in the Middle East. It is no small statement to say that for many owners across the Middle East, the Patrol is ‘The Hero Come Home’. It’s the vehicle that they grew up with; the Patrol has been the region’s premier and trusted large SUV, becoming an inseparable part of the social and cultural fabric of Arabia.

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