May 12 2014 - KeriBlog

I’m in MTL with Nissan and their all-new Micra

May 12 2014

This week, Nissan is launching their all-new Micra – Canada’s best-priced car $9,998.

I predict we’ll be seeing these everywhere soon, because at that price, you can now buy a new car instead of a used one.

It’s got some European flair eh. But, it’s designed specifically for Canada, and available only here.

Hi from the W Hotel.

Nissan invited KeriBlog, kind’ve a big deal, because that’s the same invite as the newspapers and big outlets… and me.

Here’s the blog tag, and here’s the link to Nissan, and here’s me rushing to dinner now.

Test day is tomorrow!

So. Pumped.

Hyundai’s all-new 2015 Genesis

May 12 2014

2015 Hyundai Genesis

3.8L 6-cylinder, 8-speed automatic
Power/torque: 311 hp & 293 lb-ft

Read it online at Autonet.ca.

Top photo is looking good, eh? No branches sticking out of the roof?

Because this is happening behind the car.

Clean and ergonomic interior, and the materials are really well chosen. That’s open-pore wood, a rarity.

There’s also a happy absence of chrome and shiny bits, which as a mega-minimalist, I like.

This trip’s driving partner was Jim Kenzie.

We had a great time cackling down the road, so much that we missed an exit and made a 60km mistake.

We were in Kelowna, BC, home of the Ogopogo, one of Canada’s mythical creatures.

Hi Chad!

So arty.

Hyundai’s done a great job on its showcase vehicle – this is where the badge is headed.

All the features and finishings found in the BMW 5-series, Mercedes C-Class and Audi A6, but for $10,000 less, because the Genesis is a less known badge, which so much of the luxury sedan segment is about.

Take advantage of this. Get the second trim, “Luxury” at $48,000 and since Hyundai’s only bringing in about 2,500 of these to Canada, there’s the exclusivity.