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And I can’t see why it is controversial that I like to do interiors… 
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New from the Australian American Automotive Alliance, the AAAA Magnum, shown below in the FamilyMax Executive trim.
Powered by the modern and efficient 2.8L V6 “Skydream Six” with our patented ‘EcoTurbo’ technology, the Magnum will transport your whole family in luxury, comfort and style, with a minimum impact to both the environment and your wallet!
Priced from only $47,900. Inquire today!
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HINODE MOTOR CORP.
ALL-NEW ARIES
HINODE ARIES
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TRANSPORT
AN UNRIVALLED LUXURY EXPERIENCE
The spacious, sophisticated Hinode Aries is designed to meet the needs of modern, on-the-go business professionals who view their luxury vehicle as more than mere transportation. The Aries surrounds you in a refined space optimized for work and relaxation. Its unique flexibility and generous interior make it the next evolution in luxury transport.
PREMIUM DESIGN
Signature Styling
With its powerful and stylish body lines, the Aries conveys a strong sense of character and sophistication. The exterior is defined by the bold new design of the spindle body, seamlessly combining the grille with the rest of the design. The center pillar is adorned with chrome ornamentation that enhances the vehicle’s side-view and hints to its premium nature.
Expert Craftmanship
The luxurious cabin of the Aries is the ultimate expression of elegance and refinement. Building on a foundation of premium MPV comfort, the Aries makes a unique statement with expertly crafted details such as leather-wrapped surfaces and stitched paneling. Newly-developed Sui-Rin-Go ornamentation, inspired by the art of ink wash painting, adorns the interior giving it a distinctive appeal.
Superior Engineering
The advanced engineering of the Aries has been optimized for exceptionally smooth driving, providing executive-level comfort for driver and passengers. A new ultra low-velocity valve in the shock absorber provides excellent responsiveness on all varieties of road surfaces, resulting in consistently even ride quality.
FIRST CLASS COMFORT
The exclusive seven-seat configuration of the Aries is perfectly suited for business-focused professional with family transportation needs. This arrangement offers two luxuriously contoured leather seats in the front and center rows and three generous seats in the rear. The seats of the center row are distinguished by supportive armrests and reclining footrests for unparalleled comfort on any journey.
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BMA Bastide 180
Introducing the ultimate family vehicle - the premium 7-seater stylish BMA Bastide ! Designed to make every journey comfortable, enjoyable, and memorable for your family, the Bastide is the perfect choice for those who seek style, comfort, and practicality.
With its sleek and modern design, the Bastide is sure to turn heads wherever you go. The spacious and luxurious interior is equipped with top-of-the-line features to ensure that everyone on board is comfortable and entertained throughout the journey. The Bastide is also packed with advanced safety features to ensure that your family is always protected. From advanced airbags to a comprehensive suite of driver assistance technologies, you can rest easy knowing that your loved ones are in good hands.
With seven seats, the Bastide is perfect for larger families or those who love to travel with friends. The flexible seating arrangement means that you can configure the space to suit your needs, whether you need more legroom or additional cargo space. Experience the ultimate in family transportation with the premium 7-seater stylish minivan. Contact us today to book a test drive and see for yourself why this is the perfect vehicle for your family’s needs.
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Swanson 217 TAP Multivan
Powered by the Founder’s turning in his grave…oh wait, the first Swanson car ever was sort of a mini van. Still, the AUV was clever and utilitarian, unlike this mallrat.
Actually powered by a 190 hp 1.7 turbo through a 7-speed DCT for great sportiness and the <6,7 L/100km economy. 7 7-way adjustable seats, 7 speakers, more than 7 airbags and 7 degrees of Rock & Roll.
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HURON Motors is proud to present the all-new VX80 Coil PHEV Lifestyle Utility Vehicle
The new VX80 7/8-seater minivan features a 2.4L turbo I4 with a plug-in hybrid system and optional awd.
This is the vehicle for those who want a minivan but don’t want the boring boxy minivan that follows the mould. With the VX80 you get your favourite trendy crossover styling in a true minivan.
With standard 8-seat configuration and optional 7-seat configuration, you can choose what works best for your family and lifestyle.
Disclaimer
Some may say the VX80 is an SUV, but they are wrong. An SUV is designed for driving on rugged terrain. The VX80 is designed for pavement cruising and road trip taking, offroad was never a thought in the design. Ruggedness is purely a styling factor and AWD is for confident all-weather driving.
Starting at $45,274.20
model as shown $64,432.60
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Have you sent in any cars for other challenges lately? 
It just felt to me like this is the first one in a long time.
The 2020 Cherrier Paris MPV Black Edition, the sport version this car, the most expensive trim is the Super Luxe which has extremely luxury interior, but it cost way more, the Black Edition is the fastest trim, but less luxury interior, this car cost 49,800$ Automation Dollars and has a top speed of 155 MPH, It has 64.3 Safety, 42.4 Prestige, 49.6 Comfort, 7.7 Sportiness, 57.0 Drivability, 76.4 Practicality (thats sounds great), 26.7 Utility, 20.7 Off-road, 70.9 Reliability (yeeees), 63.1 Environmental Resistance (For those peoples who thinks that the body type is wrong and too few seats) the car choosen is MPV with 2,7 wheelbase, and have 7 seats (2 in front, 3 in middle, 2 in rear)
i speed running this build ngl
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Is that the same name you submitted with? You may need to change it as per the rules.
Totally forgot to make a post so here it is now:
Now presenting the Artezza Sofia in the high end Veloce trim!
Have you always wanted a nice premium Italian car, but couldn’t justify the purchase because of your family needs? Well now you can!
Order now your own, on our website or by going to the nearest Artezza dealership.
Also posting this on behalf of my friend @Sosy31 because he’s a noober and can’t post himself
Here’s the Amun L2.5M, 100% pure Egyptian engineering, turns out they can actually build cars!
This is the car for people that need a minivan, but don’t want something that looks like a minivan, with it’s stylish extrerior, and premium comfort features, this can be yours fully optioned for $49.999, order one now at your nearest Amun dealership.
Once again, very sorry for being this late 
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QFC21 Reviews
Part 1: Hall of Shame
These cars either broke the rules or were not submitted before the deadline.
Luma X - RS by @randomBullets: Did not follow tech pool requirement, instead using default settings of +5 in all areas. That aside, it uses a very old body set (the '88 DustBuster-like minivan), runs on race car tire sizes (230mm width all around) and has rear drum brakes, among other things, which would have marked it down massively.
IP Boulevard Star by @Knugcab: This one was not submitted before the deadline. A shame, especially considering how good it looked at first glance.
Note to all challenge entrants: If you submit an ad for your entry on a challenge thread before the deadline, don’t forget to do the same for its corresponding .car file; otherwise, it won’t count as a submission, and you won’t be treated as an entrant in that particular challenge!
Part 2: The Rest
As for the cars that did follow the rules and were submitted on time, here is what Highway & Raceway had to say about them:
Mallpark MV-2 by @HighSpeed85 - “With an all-iron engine, no VVT, a redline on the power peak, and a non-electronically controlled 5-speed automatic transmission, the MV-2 is utterly outclassed by its opposition - its overly simplistic styling doesn’t help its cause, nor does its use of an electric LSD (which is overkill for a car of this type). Even its high safety score and low service cost aren’t enough to redeem it.”
Astoria Serenity by @nate21 - “It looks the part and is cheap to service, but beauty is only skin deep in this case. The Serenity doesn’t actually live up to its name, thanks to very awkward suspension and brake tuning, and its electronic LSD (which the Mallpark also has) is overkill for a minivan. Also, its environmental resistance is surprisingly poor.”
Ascot Dragoon LX 3.4 by @xsneakyxsimx - “Apart from high fuel consumption and an unusually soft suspension (from an active setup at that), the Dragoon is generally well-sorted overall. Slightly oversized headlights aside, we also reckon it also has the right look to impress families, especially with its robust rustproofing.”
THETA Sontu by @Lanson - “Quite a looker, and not just for a minivan, the Sontu backs up its panache with lots of standard equipment, including a full luxury interior, although there is still some headroom in our budget for extra kit, like a luxury infotainment system and fully active suspension. Even without them, it’s quite expensive to service, but that’s a sacrifice worth making.”
Schwann K280 by @Hilbert - “More of a science experiment than a practical car, its all-aluminum structure saves weight but increases repair costs. We also complained of lapses in build quality, poor safety, and undersized rear brakes. Overall, not as good an idea in practice as it is in theory.”
AAAA Magnum FamilyMax Executive by @machalel - “A very quirky, boxy design, ruined by a low safety score (relative to the opposition), very high service costs (even more so than the THETA) and unusually high body roll. Also, 19-inch steel wheels and low-profile tires don’t make sense in this day and age - it really deserves some proper alloy wheels.”
Swanson 317 TPM by @Ludvig - “Another great all-around choice, with sharp styling that turns heads for the right reasons. Its engine is longitudinally mounted and drives the front wheels, which is unusual for a minivan, but even so, it’s still cheaper to service than most of the cars here. It’s also a smaller, less comfortable car, but makes up for it with superior drivability and economy.”
BMA Bastide 180 by @Bbestdu28 - “In our eyes, it looks just as good as the Swanson, if not better, but upon closer examination, it doesn’t live up to its looks - it returned inferior statistics overall, and at a higher price to boot. We therefore don’t expect its showroom appeal to last very long in the real world, even with its use of weight-saving aluminum bodywork.”
Canmo Branta by @crwpitman1 - “Another small minivan that looks the part, but this one is let down by its cheap semi-independent torsion beam rear end. The suspension in general is also stiffly sprung and doesn’t use progressive springs, which is strange for something meant to be a family car. Overall, another case of all style and no substance.” (OOC: This car did not have traction or stability control - had I mandated the fitment of the latter, to reflect current safety laws, it would have been in the Hall of Shame, but even without it, it wouldn’t have made the top 3).
Orion Visios by @Hshan - “Back to bigger stuff this time, but the Visios stands out for being AWD. It looks good enough on paper, but on the inside, the cheap standard infotainment system jars with the premium interior. As such, the Visios is not as comfortable as we would have wanted it to be.”
Hinode Aries 350 Premium by @S_U_C_C_U_L_E_N_T - “Like the Visios, this is another large minivan, but the Aries is an Asian-style one - and a very good-looking one at that. It’s the only rear-drive car here, and has a proper luxury infotainment system to keep the occupants better entertained at all times. Our only complaint is fuel consumption that’s a bit on the high side (though not as bad as the Ascot), but it’s still one of the better high-end options in the segment, especially with its low service costs.”
Jub by @Vento - “Its name is (almost) as ridiculous as its looks. Seriously, don’t use a grille fixture in place of proper headlights! Also, the taillights are mounted too low and too close to the rear bumper. What a shame, especially as it posted best-in-class drivability figures.”
Artezza Sofia Veloce by @Kevin980 - “Compared to the eyesore that was the Jub, this looks a whole lot better, but its highly strung turbo four makes a lot of torque in the low/mid-RPM range, which compromises drivability and reliability somewhat. Even so, it’s quite comfortable for something that has a mere premium interior and infotainment, and semi-active dampers and active sway bars help in that regard, but you still need to be brave to buy one.”
Amun L2.5M by @Sosy31 - “While it matches the Sofia for visual panache, its all-iron engine is an unreliable minmax-fest, and its bodywork is devoid of rustproofing of any kind. Also, its staggered tires seem out of place on a minivan, and it also has the highest as-tested price of the lot ($50k?!) and worst-in-class reliability (not helped by its use of active suspension). The upshot is that we cannot recommend the Amun to anyone serious about buying a minivan.”
Kosmo Sayugje 6T - “On paper, this looks like a winner, with good all-around stats everywhere, especially when coupled with AWD, although its 7-speed gearbox needs an extra gear or two in an era where 8 or more speeds are the norm. It looks good enough to win, too, but we found it to be thirstier than the rear-drive Aries. This would be easily forgivable if it weren’t for the fact that it tied the Amun for price, at $50k. Less forgivable is the fact that the safety kit on our test car was slightly faulty. Overall, a tempting proposition at first glance, but others offer better value for money.” (OOC: The reason why it costs so much despite only having a premium interior and infotainment system is because it uses copious amounts of positive quality in some areas, including the interior itself.)
Huron VX-80 Coil S by @OT_motive - “It looks more macho than other minivans, and in fact is one of the better-looking minivans here, although some customers may be turned off by its SUV-like aesthetic. However, there are a few fatal flaws underneath its blocky skin. Having only solid disc brakes is bad enough, but here, they’re set up very badly. Also, you’d expect a mass-market car, especially a minivan, to have progressive springs, but the Huron does not. To add insult to injury, it only has a standard infotainment suite, and not a HUD-based one either. Worst of all, its gearing is far too short, which makes it the thirstiest car here by far.” (OOC: Too much braking force on the rear, and too little on the front? This is a reminder to adjust your front and rear braking force sliders to match the grip levels of the respective axles!)
Part 3: Final Results
3rd: The THETA Sontu looked the part on the outside and delivered a strong overall performance, but was ultimately undone by high servicing costs. Then again, it had a luxury interior, so it wasn’t completely unexpected.
2nd: Hinode came very close to the overall win with a rear-drive minivan - it cost a lot less to service than the THETA and outperformed it in many key areas, except for fuel economy and practicality. Also, just look at it!
1st: Swanson’s small wonder, the 317 TPM, may not be the most comfortable car in its class, but it still takes the win by the slimmest of margins. In particular, it beats the other two finalists on economy, practicality and drivability. The fact that its sportiness rating is highest among the top three cars is icing on the cake.
Final Standings (for hosting):
1st: @Ludvig
2nd: @S_U_C_C_U_L_E_N_T
3rd: @Lanson
4th: @xsneakyxsimx
5th: @Bbestdu28
Many thanks to everyone who entered - I hope you enjoyed this QFC as much as I did!
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Yeah, I remembered the submission date as one day later than it really was. Sorry!