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The Oakville Beaver, W e d n e sd a y F e b ru a ry 6, 2002 - D 5 II n T IVII EE I J For 2003. Acura has added to the performance appeal of the 3.2CL, by making a brand new, close-ratio, shortthrow six-speed manual transmission available on the Type S model. All 2003 CL models benefit from styling updates. Revised grille, head lights, taillights, new exhaust finishers and new six-spoke wheels have b e e n ' created to exude a more aggressive stance. While still available with a 5-speed Sequential SportShift automatic, the 2003 3.2CL Type S adds a six-speed manual transmission as a new option. The base 3.2CL model comes exclu sively with the five-speed Sequential SportShift automatic. The six-speed manual transmission delivers smooth, responsive shifting while remaining compact and light weight. For added cornering performance, Acura engineers gave all CL Type S models with a 6-speed manual trans mission a new Helical limited slip dif ferential. Using a set of gears to monitor wheel spin, the limited slip differential properly delivers torque to the driving wheel with the most traction. The CL is powered by a 3.2-litre, 24-valve, VTEC V6 aluminum engine. The base CL engine produces 225 hp and 216 Ib./ft. of torque through 16-inch wheels. The driver is also treated to a full leather interior, a six-CD Acura Bose stereo system, High Intensity Discharge head · O H 1'IUG New model added to Acura 3.2 CL lights, ABS, automatic climate control and power moonroof. Type S models are upgraded to deliver 260 hp and 232 lb./ft. o f torque, perforated leather seats and 17-inch wheels with high-performance tires. The CL Type S with manual trans mission features two additional hydraulic engine mount dampers to counter engine vibration. Highest January vehicle sales for DaimlerChrysler Canada A cura has added a 260 hp "type S model to the 3.2CL lineup for 2003. o f the U K 's best selling large M PVs. Space, generous equipm ent lev els, versatility and a recently upgrad ed three year/unlim ited m ileage w ar ranty are p rim e attrib u tes in the recently revised Kia Sedona. Kevin B lick. editor o f Top G ear M agazine , fu rther explained the c h o ic e : "C o n ten d ers in the B est Value category w ere a real mix o f the biggest and best in value for m oney in the m otoring w orld. Value doesn't m ean cheapest but cars in w hich you truly are getting lots for y our money. "The Kia beat o ff trendy com peti tion from the likes o f the M INI C ooper, as w ell as contenders from Skoda and SEAT not forgetting sis ter m anufacturer, H yundai. The Sedona is a very w orthy vic tor." DaimlerChrysler Canada has report ed its highest January vehicle sales on record. The company's January truck sales also set a record for the month. DaimlerChrysler Canada's retailers delivered a record 18,217 Chrysler Dodge and Jeep cars and trucks in January, an increase of 5.3 per cent over the 17,296 vehicles sold in the same month last year and eclipsing the previous record 18,130 vehicles sold in January 1977. January deliveries of a record 14,058 trucks were 10.3 percent high er than the previous record for the month of 12,750 trucks sold in the cor responding month last year. "The new year is off to a great start", said Pat Dougherty, vice-president Sales and Service. "January deliveries of our new Dodge Ram and Dodge Dakota pickups as well as our Chrysler Sebring sedan. Sebring convertible and Chrysler 300M set records for the month, while our Chrysler Intrepid and Concorde posted sales gains. "January sales of 6,528 Dodge Caravans, the top-selling vehicle in Canada for the past two years, were 14.3 percent higher than the 5,710 sold in January 2001." Kia Sedona wins magazine award in UK Kia's Sedona m inivan has been crow ned Best Value C ar in the pres tig io u s annual Top G ear A w ards 2002. Top G ear is a m ajor auto en th u si ast's m agazine in the UK. L aunched in 1999, Kia Sedona fast becam e one It's like the circus coming to town. Without the messy part. Oakville Kia's Grand Opening February 8th and 9th. Who doesn't love a parade of dancing elephants? The guys with the brooms, that's who. But who doesn't love well-designed, dependable cars priced way below the competition? Now that's a crowd-pleaser. So hold on to your popcorn, because Kia is coming to Oakville. You'll witness firsthand the nimble Rio 4-door and the new 5-door Rio RX-V. The stylish Spectra and sporty 5-door Spectra GSX. The engineered-for-safety Sedona minivan. The luxurious Magentis. And the rugged 4-wheel drive Sportage as it climbs the Amazing Wall of Fire and dives 300 feet into a tank of hungry Bayou alligators. (Oh, wait We don't do that anymore.) So whether you're more astounded by the world's greatest values or the best 5-year warranty in the country, come to Oakville Kia. Unlike competitive dealerships where you'll experience the Mysterious Pyramid of Eternal Debt and meet the Unbearable Human Lizard, we just want to help you find a well-made car for a good price. By the way, unlike the stars of the circus, Kia is in town to stay. And we're all house-trained. 2002 Sedona 2002 Sportage 2002 Rio 2002 Spectra LS 2002 Magentis K IA It's a b o u t tim e everyone had a w e ll-m a d e car. www.kia.ca Oakville Kia 616 York Street, Oakville, ON (905) 847-1511 QW 3 A Speers Rood ~ <5 1