Golf GTI – a true modern icon

The original Golf GTI was planned as a limited series of 5,000 cars. Since then – and five generations of GTI later – more than 1.7 million have been sold worldwide. The sharp dynamics, a responsive four-cylinder engine and driver involvement are still at the core of the Mark VI GTI. Yet it has evolved – the Mk VI is faster and more powerful than any standard GTI before it. However, the day-to-day usability of the GTI has not been forgotten and it is cleaner, safer and more efficient than ever before. An advanced 2.0-litre TSI engine producing 210hp, linked to a six-speed DSG gearbox, is at the heart of the GTI. Despite the immense power output, the GTI is assured of greater grip in all conditions thanks to the standard XDS electronic control of front wheel traction.
 

Dodge Durango perfect for family

The 2012 Dodge Durango is one of the best family-oriented SUVs on the market today and Dhofar Automotive’s Ramadan promotion has raised the bar once again for its value in the seven-seat SUV segment. With its four-wheel independent suspension, near 50:50 weight distribution and responsive steering and handling, Durango has driving dynamics unlike what you typically find in a sport-utility vehicle (SUV). The new Dodge Durango’s distinctive bold Dodge design craftily houses a spacious three-row seating arrangement for seven-passengers. Passengers will also feel materials that are soft to the touch and an interior that is refined with a functionality that gives owners a first-class experience. The Durango’s interior is also extremely comfortable for all three rows of passengers making it perfect for a long drives with the entire family. And with more than 30 storage areas, 28 seating configurations and a rear cargo area of nearly 85 cubic feet; there’s a surprising amount of interior flexibility. The Durango also features more than 45 safety features.

Independence at its most beautiful

With the new CLS Shooting Brake, Mercedes-Benz is once again setting an example when it comes to creativity of design, and as such highlighting its leading role in this area: in terms of its proportions, the new CLS is quite clearly a coupé, but with five doors and a roof which continues through to the rear, it promises some remarkable new possibilities encapsulated in a stunning form. The idea of the four-door coupé – successfully introduced in 2004 with the first CLS and long imitated in the meantime – has now been taken to new heights and to innovative effect. The result is automotive independence at its most beautiful. The proportions of the CLS Shooting Brake are surprising but clearly those of a coupé, and create a basic stance which makes it look ready for the off: the long bonnet, narrow-look windows with frameless side windows, and dynamic roof sloping back towards the rear. It is only when taking a second look that it becomes clear that the Shooting Break actually has five doors and offers “more” in terms of function. In essence it represents an unprecedented version of a sports car with five seats and a large tailgate. It is a special proposition for people looking to differentiate themselves from the mainstream.

New Hyundai Santa Fe on sale

Hyundai Motor Company has announced that the all-new 2013 Santa Fe will go on sale in the Middle East in mid-September 2012. With its core product concepts being ‘refinement’, ‘smartness’ and ‘practicality’, the all-new Santa Fe is set to be a hit in the SUV market, offering a whole new class of luxury with its differentiated design, cutting-edge technologies and practical use of space. The all new Santa Fe will continue to be the solid brand heritage of the automaker’s most representative SUV model, which is entering its third generation. The previous generations of Santa Fe have already proven popular with customers in the Middle East, with 87,273 units sold since the model made its debut in 2000.

The all new Range Rover

The all-new Range Rover is the most capable and most luxurious Land Rover yet. Lighter, stronger and with new levels of refinement, the Range Rover reinforces its position as the world’s finest luxury SUV. The fourth generation of the unique Range Rover line, the all-new model has been developed from the ground up, capturing the innovative spirit and iconic design of the original model which changed the world of motoring when it was launched over 40 years ago. The world’s first SUV with a revolutionary lightweight all-aluminium monocoque body structure is 39 per cent lighter than the steel body in the outgoing model enabling total vehicle weight savings of up to 420kg. The lightweight aluminium platform has delivered significant enhancements in performance and agility, along with a transformation in fuel economy and CO2 emissions. In addition, all-new aluminium front and rear chassis architecture has been developed with completely re-engineered four-corner air suspension.

Phantom Series II arrives in Oman

The new Rolls-Royce Phantom Series II has officially arrived in Oman after having been revealed for the first time at Al Jenaibi International Automobiles, the sole dealer for Rolls-Royce Motor Cars in the Sultanate. The famous words of Sir Henry Royce-“Strive for perfection in everything you do”- have once more echoed through the hallways of the home of Rolls-Royce in Goodwood, with the production of the Phantom Series II family, which projects a more informal presence with a greater emphasis on driving. The new car has been thoughtfully updated through introducing cutting-edge technologies and enhancements to an already peerless drive train. As a consequence, the new Rolls-Royce Phantom family Series II is a modern interpretation of the classic timeless Phantom design.