Buying a Used Car:

When we get out to buying a used car for our use then no doubt we have several options related to the model, make, color, size and options. Either you want to buy a car or a truck; all these things are worth considering indeed. Underlined are some of the tips that need to be followed while buying a used car:

Set a budget: Set a budget for yourself and then stick to it. If you like a car but it is above your budget then do not get it and stick to what you have within your pocket to pay. Contacting any car buying service UK will be the best way to sell your used car against effective price. Once you sell your used car then you will have an idea that what budget you have to buy a new or new used car for you.

Take enough time: Buying a used car is far easier as compared to buying a new car. But even then take enough time. Do not make a hasty decision. 

Be clear about what type of car you want:You want an SUC or a sub compact vehicle; you should be clear about it. Which color do you want, model etc; everything should be predefined in every manner.

See the car in person: never believe what the seller tells about the car. Do not make final decision until and unless you see the car in person.

In short, there are several options to get hands on the type of car you are willing to have. Make sure that you are on the right track.

2015 Toyota Camry Hybrid:

The Toyota Camry has been offered to the market with overall new features for the year 2015. It is a complete redesign just after three years. This includes the improved handling, new exterior styling and overall revised interior with better material and equipment.

It has been observed that Toyota usually redesigns its cars after every five to six years. During the course of time they make minor changes and very few updates or in other cases leave the vehicle until the major renovation. Hence when Toyota offered the 2015 Camry Hybrid with updates, it was not less than a surprise that the car has been redesigned only after three years. Regardless of the fact that what are the reasons behind this action, the company has worked well on the weak areas of the Camry Hybrid offered to the users last year.

The changes that have been offered with the 2015 Camry Hybrid start from its exterior styling.The car has been equipped with aggressive looks, larger grille and offers a closer familial tie. Former design of slab sides has been replaced by the sculpted body sides. Tail lights look more cohesive as compared to the former units that were disjointed and used to look as if they have been borrowed from two different cars. Interior features of the car tell the same story. Improved and high quality materials used in internal of the vehicle. This includes the center console with door panel areasenhancing the refinement factors.Knobs and the climate control buttons are larger with a sense of higher quality. The car gives an overall effect of a sedan that has been upscale.

The company does not misinterpret with the gasoline hybrid power train. This means that you will be offered with a 2.5-liter engine with electric motor combo that is good for an EPA estimated 41 miles per gallon in combined driving experience and 200 horsepower.It is worth stating here that Toyota has squeezed the body structure and suspension of the 2015 Camry Hybrid this year so as to offer more buttoned manner while driving around the turns. If you choose the SE version that is sport tuned, you will have enhanced responsiveness and engaging feel. Though it will not be as quite as Fusion Hybrid but even then most of the people are convinced that SE is pretty much satisfying.

Moreover as compared to the past versions, the 2015 Camry Hybrid is with comfortable rear and front seating along with the smooth quite ride and good outward visibility. Hybrid Camry has minor downsides. Fuel economy offered by the 2015 Camry Hybrid is impressive but still it falls apart as compared to the other vehicles of the same segment.

The 2015 Camry Hybrid has several rivals in the segment such as 2015 Honda Accord Hybrid and 2015 Ford Fusion Hybrid. Both the cars have better fuel economy with sportier drive. As compared to the 2015 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid, the 2015 Camry Hybrid has been equipped with a hybrid system that is operated in a smoother manner with better fuel economy values. Also it offers more internal space than the Volkswagen Jetta Hybrid.Apart from everything, the 2015 Camry Hybrid offers comfortable solution for the people looking for the gas sipping family cars. 

Performance and Power trains offered by the 2015 Camry Hybrid:

The 2015 Camry Hybrid has been equipped with a 2.5-liter-four cylinder engine coupled with a battery pack and an electric motor.  When both of these; work together, they offer an output of 200 hp. Front wheels have been offered power by the continuously variable transmission (CVT).Estimated fuel economy value for the 2015 Camry Hybrid have fund to be 41 miles per gallon i.e. 43 miles per gallon within the city and 39 miles per gallon on the highway. Similarly XLE is known to offer 40 miles per gallon combined i.e. 40 miles per gallon within the city and 38 miles per gallon on the highway. It is may be because of the larger wheels and tires have increased rolling resistance.

Safety features offered by the 2015 Camry Hybrid:

The 2015 Camry Hybrid offers the following safety features to its users:

·         antilock brakes

·         stability and traction control

·         a rearview camera

·         front and rear seat side airbags

·         side curtain airbags

·         knee airbags for both driver and passenger

·         blind spot monitoring

·         rear cross traffic alert

·         lane departure warning

·         frontal collision warning

·         frontal collision mitigation system with automatic braking

·         emergency assistance

·         stolen vehicle notification

·         automatic collision notification

Driving impressions of the 2015 Toyota Camry Hybrid:

It has been so far known to be well rounded dynamically. With careful suspension tuning, the vehicle is known to have strong grip on the road. Ride remains smooth even if there are bumps and ruts.

2015 Ram 1500:

The 2015 Ram 1500 has been offered to the market with minor alterations. These changes include the new R/T variant and that is offered on the Sport trim level.

It has been observed that almost all of the full sized and light duty pickup trucks have been redesigned over the past couple of years. These trucks are versatile and extra ordinary capable and it will be very true to say that investing in these vehicles is not a wrong decision in any manner.The 2015 Ram 1500 has all shades of subtleness and delicacy for its users.

This full size, light duty truck is offered with diesel engine only. The 2015 Ram 1500 claims to have best estimated fuel economy in this segment of vehicles. But then again the EcoDiesel V6 is just one part of the compelling story of 2015 Ram 1500. Some of the users prefer traditional number under the hood and hence 2015 Ram 1500 continues to offer 5.7-liter V8 engine. Not only this but even the base trim level with gasoline V6 is not slouch and delivers cutthroat acceleration along with the towing capacity for the shoppers who are looking forward to the value.

Apart from the choices offered in the engine, the 2015 Ram 1500 also offers nice interior that any full sized pickup has to amuse its users with. It has high quality material with 8.4-inch touch screen interface, which is easy to be used. Also attraction for buyers in 2015 Ram 1500 is the exclusive coil spring rear suspension yielding on and off road smooth ride. At high speed, noise levels are low with supple suspension to offer a luxury ride experience on the highway. Either you want to buy a basic work truck or a vehicle for the family, the 2015 Ram 1500 will serve the purpose in every manner with satisfying solution.

If you are looking to buy a pickup, then no doubt you will have other options as well; for instance, 2015 Chevrolet Silverado 2015 and GMC Sierra. It is upscale more as compared to 2015 Ram 1500. Both these vehicles have been adorned with sturdy gas engines i.e. V6 and V8 engine options with comparable cabin amenities. Similarly, 2015 Toyota Tundra, possesses strong V8 engine though it is behind in refinement and fuel economy. No search for truck is complete without 2015 Ford F-150 with a complete redesigned version for the year 2015. It has a light weight body with couple of strong engines. No doubt all these vehicles offer strong competition but2015 Ram 1500 has its own position in the segment.

Trim levels and options:

The 2015 Ram 1500 is a lightweight and full size pickup truck that is available in multiple body styles. The regular cab usually has 6 feet, 8 feet or 4 inches cargo space for the users. The extended Quad Cab seats up to six and is offered with 6 foot 4 bed. Rear seat keg room is increased by the crew cab. It is offered with a 6 foot 4 and 5 foot 7 bed. There are six trim levels offered by the 2015 Ram 1500.
The workhorse Tradesman offers the following features:
•    17-inch steel wheels
•    black bumpers/grille/door handled seven-pin wiring harness
•    a Class IV receiver hitch
•    automatic headlights
•    a locking tailgate
•    a sprayed-in bedliner
•    vinyl floor covering, air-conditioning
•    a 40/20/40-split front bench seat
•    vinyl upholstery
•    a tilt-only steering wheel
•    cruise control
•    a six-speaker sound system
•    auxiliary and USB inputs
Crew and extended cabs have power locks and windows.
Similarly the Express is same like Tradesman but it does not have bedliner and hitch. It comes with standard:
•    20-inch aluminum wheels
•    body-color bumpers/grille
•    fog lamps
•    carpeted floors and floor mats
The SLT adds the following features:
•    chrome exterior trim
•    heated mirrors
•    power accessories
•    an overhead console
•    dual gloveboxes
•    a 5-inch touchscreen interface
•    satellite radio
•    Bluetooth phone
•    audio connectivity
Laramie has the following features:
•    V6 by default
•    chrome exterior trim
•    clear headlight lenses
•    the front bench seat
This trim level is also offered with sub trims that are in to serious luxury truck segment. The Laramie Longhorn offers the below mentioned features:
•    unique exterior styling cues
•    the spray-in bedliner, tow hooks
•    side-step bars
•    remote ignition
•    front and rear parking sensors
•    wood interior trim
•    upgraded leather upholstery
•    heated leather-trimmed rear seats
•    HD radio and a navigation system
The added features offered by the Laramie Limited are as underlined:
•    monotone paint
•    automatic windshield wipers
•    automatic high beams, a self-leveling air suspension
•    keyless entry
•    keyless ignition
•    fancier leather upholstery
In nutshell, the 015 Ram 1500 is a good choice when it is about buying full size and light weighs truck,

2016 Honda HR-V:

In the year 2016, the company is offering all new 2016 Honda HR-V.

Keeping in view the sales as well as girth of the CR-V, the company found an opportunity to come up with an entry-level crossover SUV model. Hence, company engineers sat together and introduced the all-new 2016 Honda HR-V. In a light mood, it can be said that in case Honda’s Pilot is mama, CR-V is mama then Honda HR-V is the baby of the family.

Being the baby of the family does not mean that 2016 Honda HR-V lacks utility. Just the way subcompact is offering, the HR-V has what is offered by Honda that is “magic seat”, that is a rear seat configured giving an added capability to the vehicle to carry huge and long cargo items with ease. The 2016 Honda HR-V offers high fuel economy, with a sporty drive. It is available with all-wheel drive paired with collection of convenience and technical features. In case you are willing to possess a crossover SUV but you see mainstays to be little expensive then, no doubt 2016 Honda HR-V meets all your needs and requirements.
The 2016 Honda HR-V is part of a growing group of subcompact offerings. The segment includes several vehicles like Jeep Renegade boasting off the best off the road credentials. Another name is Nissan’s Juke which is more powerful as compared to the 2016 Honda HR-V but offers lesser space than the one offered by 2016 Honda HR-V. Mazda CX-3 is a new option in the segment distilling the sporty look in to a smaller package. Stylish Fiat 500 is also an option to be selected. Honda’s baby is no doubt there to offer an ideal pack for its buyers in every manner.

Performance of the 2016 Honda HR-V:
The 2016 Honda HR-V is equipped with a 1.8-liter four-cylinder engine. It offers 141 horsepower and 127-pound feet of torque. The engine comes with six speed manual transmission for the EX, LX and front wheel drive. Continuously variable transmission is optional on these trim levels and on EX-L Navi is offered as standard. All-wheel drive is offered on all three trim levels but with CVT alone.
In a test, the 2016 Honda HR-V Navi with AWD reached to 60 miles per hour from 0 in 9.7 seconds only. No doubt, this is slower as compared to the values offered by the other vehicles in segment.
According to EPA, the HR-V with front drive offers 28 miles per gallon combined i.e. 25 miles per gallon within the city and 34 miles per gallon on the highway. With the manual transmission these values are 31 miles per gallon combined i.e. 28 miles per gallon within the city and 35 miles per gallon with CVT. All-wheel drive option reduces these values to 29 miles per gallon combined i.e. 27 miles per gallon within the city and 32 miles per gallon on the highway.

Safety features offered by the 2016 Honda HR-V:
Safety features offered by the 2016 Honda HR-V are as follows:
•    antilock disc brakes
•    stability control
•    traction control
•    front seat side airbags
•    side curtain airbags
•    a rearview camera
•    blind spot display
In a safety test, the antilock disc brakes, stability and traction control, front seat side airbags, side curtain airbags and a rearview camera stopped from 60 miles per hour in 124 feet. It is an average distance indeed.

Interior Design and Special Features offered by the 2016 Honda HR-V:

All the trim levels including the base trim offers impressive interior amenities and design. Exiting and entering the vehicle is very easy and as soon as you enter the vehicle, you will get a royal feeling. The gauges are visible and pretty much user friendly. Interface of the 7 inch touch screen is also pretty much simple and user friendly.   Seating offered by the 2016 Honda HR-V pretty much comfortable for four adults. 
Cargo space offered by the 2016 Honda HR-V is 24.3 cubic feet for luggage. Folding the seats offer 58.8 cubic feet and this is excellent in this class in every manner. All-wheel drive has lesser space.  

Driving impressions of the 2016 Honda HR-V:

Though the gas consumption offered by the 2016 Honda HR-V is pretty much attractive but at the same time with 1.8-liter engine the power offered by the car is not attractive. When on highway or in town driving, the car offers relaxed and sufficient ride but when you push the car harder, you will see it to be sluggish.  The engine is noisy to some extent as well.
Regardless of the power performance, the 2016 Honda HR-V pleases its users with its composed and refined driving experience. Another attractive feature is the small size and clear visibility offered by this wonderful car.
In short, the 2016 Honda HR-V has been equipped with all the features meeting needs of the modern world.