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26 - The Oakville Beaver, Wednesday September 19, 2007 www.oakvillebeaver.com Full-size sedan re-badged for the 2008 model year 2007 SPECTRA One of the Greenest Vehicles in its class -GreenerCars.com $ ASE R PURCH LEASE O 1,000 BONUS HWY: 6.6 L/100 KM CITY: 8.9 L/100 KM> LX model shown MSRP $15,995* SS FOR P FOR LE FILL IT U COME. NTHS TO MO RECEIVE ARD A GAS C AND GET $ LEASE FOR WHEN WAS THE LAST TIME FALL FELT THIS GOOD? ¢ 20OFF EVERY LI TRE. 179 0 ** PER MO. FOR 60 MOS. % LEASE APR** $480 DOWN PAYMENT $0 SECURITY DEPOSIT 2007 SPORTAGE $ ASE R PURCH LEASE O 1,750 BONUS 0 2007 CLEAROUT % LX-AWD model shown MSRP $21,695* HWY: 7.8 L/100 KM CITY: 10.6 L/100 KM> $ LEASE FOR 199 3.9 ** PER MO. FOR 60 MOS. % 5-STAR CRASH TEST RATING $3,475 DOWN PAYMENT $0 SECURITY DEPOSIT LEASE APR** 2007 MAGENTIS $ ASE R PURCH LEASE O Purchase Financing on every remaining new 2007 Kia!§ 750 0% PURCHASE FINANCING FOR UP TO 60 MONTHS§ BONUS FALL INTO SAVINGS LX model shown MSRP $21,895* HWY: 6.3 L/100 KM CITY: 9.6 L/100 KM > $ LEASE FOR 249 2.9 ** PER MO. FOR 60 MOS. Visit kia.ca to see our full lineup of Kia vehicles. % 5-STAR CRASH TEST RATING · 5-YEAR/100,000 KM WORRY-FREE COMPREHENSIVE WARRANTY · 5-YEAR/100,000 KM POWERTRAIN WARRANTY · 5-YEAR/100,000 KM EXTRA CARE ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE · NO DEDUCTIBLE CHARGE $3,090 DOWN PAYMENT $0 SECURITY DEPOSIT LEASE APR** We've got you covered. Oakville Kia 1450 Speers Road, Oakville, ON (905) 847-1511 *Based on an MSRP of $15,995/$21,695/$21,895 on 2007 Spectra LX MT (ST5417)/2007 Sportage LX MT (SP5517)/2007 Magentis LX MT (MS5417). Delivery and destination of $1,350/$1,495/$1,350, licence, registration, insurance, dealer administration fees and taxes are not included, unless otherwise stated. **Leasing plans OAC provided by Kia Canada Financial Services. Available on 2007 Spectra LX MT (ST5417)/2007 Sportage LX MT (SP5517)/2007 Magentis LX MT (MS5417). Based on a 60/60/60 month lease rate of 0.0%/3.9%/2.9%. First month's lease payment of $179/$199/$249 plus $1,350/$1,495/$1,350 delivery and destination, and a $350 acquisition fee, due upon delivery. Down payment for 2007 Spectra LX MT (ST5417)/2007 Sportage LX MT (SP5517)/2007 Magentis LX MT (MS5417) is $480/$3,475/$3,090. Total lease obligation for the featured models based on an MSRP of $15,995/$21,695/$21,895 is $11,249/$15,420/$18,059 and the option to purchase at end of lease for $3,746/$6,801/$4,742 plus applicable taxes. Lease has 20,000 km/year allowance (other packages available) and $0.10/km for excess. Dealers are free to set individual prices. Prices subject to change without notice. >Highway/city fuel consumption for 2007 Spectra LX MT (ST5417) is 6.6 L/8.9 L per 100km/2007 Sportage LX MT (SP5517) is 7.8 L/10.6 L per 100km/2007 Magentis LX MT (MS5417) is 6.3 L/9.6 L per 100km. The actual fuel consumption of these vehicles may vary. Save 20 cents per litre at Petro-Canada up to a maximum of 500 litres with the purchase of any new 2007 Kia Spectra. §"0% Purchase Financing on every remaining new 2007 Kia" available on approved credit (OAC). Available on all new 2007 Kia models. Maximum monthly term for "0% purchase financing" varies by model. See dealer for details. Purchase financing example: $10,000 at 0.0% purchase financing equals $167 per month for 60 months; cost of borrowing (C.O.B.) is $0 for a total obligation of $10,000. Monthly payment and C.O.B. will vary depending on amount borrowed, the term and down payment/trade. Other lease and finance options available. Prices subject to change without notice. Reduction of $1,000/$1,750/$750 off total principal amount or amount due on all new 2007 Spectra/2007 Sportage/2007 Magentis models. Monthly lease or finance payments have been adjusted for reduction. Certain restrictions may apply. Featured models are not exactly as illustrated. Images contain available accessories. Green Score for Kia Spectra based on manual transmission specification within the Mid-Size segment. Please refer to GreenerCars.com for full details. NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) test results. Visit www.nhtsa.dot.gov/ncap for full details. ^Conditions apply to the $500 Grad Rebate program. See dealer for details. Kia's "Worry-Free Comprehensive" warranty covers most vehicle components against defects under normal use and maintenance conditions. Price, availability and specifications are subject to changes without notice. Information in this advertisement is believed to be accurate at the time of print. KIA is a trademark of Kia Motors Corporation. All in all, it's a clean, simple and attractive look, but not the type of styling that makes it stand out from the crowd. But where it does stand out is the quietness of the cabin. Ford has taken a big step forward here with the use of a new sound package to reduce wind noise. It involves a sound deadening material called Sonosorb, used in the doors, headliner and pillars. Meanwhile, engineers have reduced road noise by stiffening the area where the rear package shelf meets and floor pan and the new climate control system is 50 per cent quieter than before. From my week behind the wheel, I can attest to the advances Ford has made in this regard. The cabin is simply a pleasant place to be when you don't have to contend with significant wind and road noise. When it comes to ride, Ford has made improvements in this area as well including the way the engine is bolted to the body with hydraulic mounts to reduce engine vibration. By moving the engine weight off the sub frame, engineers were able to better tune the suspension for an improved ride. For a big car, the Taurus doesn't wallow around corners like full-size sedans of old. Sure, there is minor body roll, but electronic stability control and traction control help keep you on the straight and narrow. The all-wheel drive system didn't really come into play much during my test period, but it would certainly be welcome in these parts when winter sets in. Braking is also a strong suit. Four- wheel disc brakes with ABS help bring this large sedan to a quick stop when needed. Leg room and cargo capacity are key areas in the large sedan category and the Taurus tops the class in both regards. Both front and rear legroom are outstanding and the Taurus has the largest trunk of any sedan on the Canadian market. For added versatility, the split fold-flat rear seat and fold flat front seat allow you to transport items up to 2.7 metres (nine feet) in length. While we're not talking sports sedan performance, the Taurus's boost in horsepower is a welcome improvement from last year's rather sluggish Five Hundred. In my time behind the wheel, there was always plenty of power to spare, whether it was needed to accelerate onto the highspeed roads or overtake a slower moving vehicle. The interior is nicely finished with plush leather and attractive wood accents. The power adjustable pedals come standard on the Taurus Limited and add to the comfort and enjoyment. Seating is comfortable, but I found the seat cushion to require a touch more support. The Taurus starts at $30,899 for the SEL model. An AllWeather Package is offered as a $1,500 option and includes heated leather front seats, heated exterior mirrors with side view lamps, 8-way power driver's seat and an engine block heater. The Limited AWD starts at $39,199. The optional navigation system adds $2,695, moonroof $1,020 and 18-inch seven-spoke chrome wheels $790. A rear seat DVD entertainment system for rear passengers is also available for a $1,000 add on. Roomy, refined and refreshing is the way Ford describes and new Taurus and they're not wrong. It's a huge step forward from last year's Five Hundred and worthy of a look for anyone in the market for a full-size sedan.