German design house...
German design house Startech, part of the Brabus group, has boosted the Jeep Commander"s 3.0-litre V6 turbodiesel engine by 44bhp to 262bhp. This slashes the 0-62mph time from 9.0 to 8.5 seconds, while increasing the top speed from 118mph to 124mph.
This one is the European...
This one is the European design, which we think is a fine job. Pitched as a more versatile rival to Ford"s Mondeo and the Vauxhall Vectra, the Genus is expected to become a production reality. "It"s looking increasingly as though we will build something like this," said a spokesman.
Slotting into the range alongside the new Santa Fe and next-generation Terracan - set to go on sale in 2008 - the Genus will be designed primarily for on-road use, although it does have four-wheel drive. Meanwhile, Hyundai is reintroducing the Amica city car - deleted from the line-up in 2004 - due to continued demand. The 1.1-litre model is priced from ÷£5,995.
However, the new Accent could be axed before it arrives - it was set for launch this year, but may now be canned in favour of the next Elantra, expected in 2007.