Egyptian Car of the Year

CLASS D - Middle Class

The former shelter of the respectable middle-class leaves nothing to be desired. Never
before has luxury and performance in addition to a large variety of cars been so popular.

Alfa Romeo 159

Giulias grand son is working with traditional values: Charisma, agility, and sport performance.

Output: 120-260 hp
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 11.0 sec
Top speed: 191 km/h
Fuel consumption: 6.0 liter
Price starts from: 26000 Euro

Audi A4

Not the newest any more but still a car to count on in the premium segment. New model will be launched at the IAA 2007 in Frankfurt.

Output: 102-420 hp
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 12.6 sec
Top speed: 190 km/h
Fuel consumption: 7.8 liter
Price starts from: 24000 Euro

 

BMW 3-series

The backbone of the BMW portfolio is still the first choice for dynamic drivers, recently topped by the famous M3.

Output: 122-306 hp
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 10.6 sec
Top speed: 206 km/h
Fuel consumption: 5.6 liter
Price starts from: 26000 Euro

 

Cadillac BLS

The camouflage Cadillac: The smallest caddy is equipped with the technology of the Saab 9-3.  

Output: 150-255 hp
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 9.5 sec
Top speed: 210 km/h
Fuel consumption: 6.1 liter
Price starts from: 28000 Euro

 

Chevrolet Optra (Lacetti)

Not a Daewoo any more but is still present as usual: a lot of car for the money, plain design and cozy handling.

Output: 95-121 hp
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 11.6 sec
Top speed: 175 km/h
Fuel consumption: 7.2 liter
Price starts from: 14000 Euro

 

Citroen C5

Mature hydro pneumatic car with distinguished comfort and as estate with enormous passenger space.

 Output: 109-207 hp
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 12.5 sec
Top speed: 190 km/h
Fuel consumption: 5.3 liter
Price starts from: 22000 Euro

 

Ford Mondeo

The car was not only the eye catcher at James Bond's movie Casino Royal but also at the Automech 2007 Motor Show.

Output: 90-226 hp
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 12.9 sec
Top speed: 180 km/h
Fuel consumption: 5.8 liter
Price starts from: 21000 Euro

 

Honda Accord

As a sedan rather conventional, as a station wagon with a tendency an avant-garde, but a dynamic driving machine.
 
Output: 140-190 hp
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 9.3 sec
Top speed: 212 km/h
Fuel consumption: 5.5 liter
Price starts from: 24000 Euro

 

Hyundai Sonata

Fifth generation low price tag car equipped with four and six cylinder engines and a diesel engine.

Output: 140-235 hp
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 10.7 sec
Top speed: 203 km/h
Fuel consumption: 6.2 liter
Price starts from: 24000 Euro

     

Jaguar X-type

A car for the public with Ford Mondeo genetics, diesel engine and front-wheel drive. Somehow shocking but still affordable.

Output: 155-231 hp
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 8.9 sec
Top speed: 220 km/h
Fuel consumption: 6.0 liter
Price starts from: 30000 Euro

 

Lexus IS

With rear wheel drive and powerful engines the smallest lexus model targets especially BMW fans.

Output: 177-208 hp
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 8.9 sec
Top speed: 220 km/h
Fuel consumption: 6.3 liter
Price starts from: 30000 Euro

 

Mazda 6

Never before was such a medium-sized Mazda so sporty. It is present as sedan lift-back and station wagon.

Output: 120-260 hp
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 10.6 sec
Top speed: 192 km/h
Fuel consumption: 6.0 liter
Price starts from: 21000 Euro

 

Mercedes C-Class

Although launched internationally in January 2007 the new C-class was not exhibited at the Automech 2007. Top model is C63 AMG

Output: 136-451 hp
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 10.4 sec
Top speed: 213 km/h
Fuel consumption: 6.1liter
Price starts from: 26000 Euro

 

Nissan Primera

Still available in three different shapes but since spring 2006 only available with petrol fuel engines.

Output: 116-140 hp
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 11.9 sec
Top speed: 194 km/h
Fuel consumption: 7.4 liter
Price starts from: 21300 Euro

 
     

Opel Vectra /Signum

Fans of large station wagons will adore the Vectra Caravan large. The Signum is more a niche model.

Output: 100-255 hp
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 13.7 sec
Top speed: 180 km/h
Fuel consumption: 5.9 liter
Price starts from: 21500 Euro

 
     

Peugeot 407

Sold as sedan, estate and coupe; now available in Egypt with a fuel saving and torquey 1.6 HDI engine.

Output: 109-211 hp
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 11.7 sec
Top speed: 192 km/h
Fuel consumption: 5.5 liter
Price starts from: 22000 Euro

 
     

Renault Laguna

Not the newest family car any more, but with large passenger space and complete safety features.

 Output: 110-207 hp
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 12.1 sec
Top speed: 194 km/h
Fuel consumption: 5.9 liter
Price starts from: 20500 Euro

 
     

Skoda Octavia

The Octavia enables saving expenses and enjoying a neat ride at the same time. Top of the range model is the sporty RS version.

Output: 75-200 hp
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 15.3 sec
Top speed: 171 km/h
Fuel consumption: 6.7 liter
Price starts from: 13000 Euro

 
     

Toyota Avensis

The 2007 model is served now with the new developed 126 hp diesel engine and slight detail improvements.

Output: 126-177 hp
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 10.6 sec
Top speed: 200 km/h
Fuel consumption: 5.8 liter
Price starts from: 21500 Euro

 
     

Volvo S40/V50

One platform but two model versions : S40 stands for sedan whereas V50 stands for station wagon.

Output: 100-220 hp
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 12.0 sec
Top speed: 185 km/h
Fuel consumption: 7.2 liter
Price starts from: 21000 Euro

 
     

Volvo S60

A small face lift improved the design of the car but ever since it is only present as sedan.

Output: 126-300 hp
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 11.9 sec
Top speed: 200 km/h
Fuel consumption: 6.4 liter
Price starts from: 27500 Euro

 
     

VW Passat

Successful VW model with limping sales numbers.  Better VW service would surly increase Passat presence on Egyptian streets.

Output: 102-250 hp
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 12.1 sec
Top speed: 188 km/h
Fuel consumption: 5.6 liter
Price starts from: 22500 Euro

 

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