Geneva Preshow: 2012 Kia Rio Revealed in Detail, gets 1.2-liter Turbo Gasoline Engine

Kia's product assault continues with the presentation of the all-new Rio subcompact, which will receive its world premiere together with the new Picanto at the forthcoming Geneva Motor Show in the beginning of March.

The latest car to be revealed by Kia boasts a far slicker exterior design than the current Rio bringing it in line with the rest of South Korean company's passenger model range. There are no photos of the interior, but Kia says its newcomer "will deliver a high level of quality previously associated with larger models" along with a wider selection of trim options.

The Korean firm's Ford Fiesta-sized vehicle features a wheelbase extended by 70 mm (to 2,570 mm) compared to the outgoing Rio thus promising to offer improved passenger space together with an increased cargo capacity to 292 liters for the hatchback body style. Exterior dimensions changes include: +55 mm (overall length), -15 mm (height) and +25 mm (overall width).

In Europe, the firm's B-Segment contender will be offered with a comprehensive range of petrol and diesel engines including a 1.1-liter diesel unit delivering 70-horsepower and CO2 emissions from as low as 85 g/km.

But the big surprise is the announcement of an all-new 1.2-liter Turbo Gasoline Direct Injection (GDI) that will be available from 2012, and which will offer the Koreans a significant advantage over its Japanese rivals.

Soon-Nam Lee, Director of Overseas Marketing for Kia, commented: “This new model is a big step forward. The Rio has always been successful, and with this new incarnation we have a car that people will want to buy for its looks.”

The new Rio will go on sale in Europe as a 5-door model this fall, with a 3-door to be introduced into the range in early 2012. Pricing and full range details will be announced nearer the on-sale date.

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Geneva Preshow: 2012 Kia Rio Revealed in Detail, gets 1.2-liter Turbo Gasoline Engine

Kia's product assault continues with the presentation of the all-new Rio subcompact, which will receive its world premiere together with the new Picanto at the forthcoming Geneva Motor Show in the beginning of March.

The latest car to be revealed by Kia boasts a far slicker exterior design than the current Rio bringing it in line with the rest of South Korean company's passenger model range. There are no photos of the interior, but Kia says its newcomer "will deliver a high level of quality previously associated with larger models" along with a wider selection of trim options.

The Korean firm's Ford Fiesta-sized vehicle features a wheelbase extended by 70 mm (to 2,570 mm) compared to the outgoing Rio thus promising to offer improved passenger space together with an increased cargo capacity to 292 liters for the hatchback body style. Exterior dimensions changes include: +55 mm (overall length), -15 mm (height) and +25 mm (overall width).

In Europe, the firm's B-Segment contender will be offered with a comprehensive range of petrol and diesel engines including a 1.1-liter diesel unit delivering 70-horsepower and CO2 emissions from as low as 85 g/km.

But the big surprise is the announcement of an all-new 1.2-liter Turbo Gasoline Direct Injection (GDI) that will be available from 2012, and which will offer the Koreans a significant advantage over its Japanese rivals.

Soon-Nam Lee, Director of Overseas Marketing for Kia, commented: “This new model is a big step forward. The Rio has always been successful, and with this new incarnation we have a car that people will want to buy for its looks.”

The new Rio will go on sale in Europe as a 5-door model this fall, with a 3-door to be introduced into the range in early 2012. Pricing and full range details will be announced nearer the on-sale date.

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New Jeep Introduces 70th Anniversary Models

Jeep is a brand with a storied history in America. He took his seat as a beloved icon of our culture. Wrangler remains stable development, recently presented a major change is the addition of four-door model of the latest generation.
For 2011 Grand Cherokee was redesigned for a unibody platform shared with Mercedes. The result was a stunning success for a jeep, with over 10,000 titles that sold a month.

Sharing works very well for himself, so the Jeep in 2011 in a good position. It also happens to be 70: th birthday. To celebrate this occasion, a new series of Special Edition models introduced at North American International Auto Show.

70. Anniversary Edition models available in its entirety - including Compass, Grand Cherokee, Liberty and Wrangler Patiroit. Cars get a special alloy wheels and unique exterior paint colors Bronze Star. Grand Cherokee is in the image and you see the press release below specific changes for each model shows.

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New Best of 2011″ Award Goes to Kia Optima

Hyundai and Kia are both experiencing a renaissance of the product with all new models that offer strong competition in their categories.
No doubt, the star of the current lineup of Hyundai Sonata mid 2011th She received a disproportionate amount of attention over its sibling Kia Optima.

However, the redesigned Optima in 2011, with a fat-and technology-oriented perspective that differs from CLS-inspired Sonata. While the Sonata is a big seller, many critics actually valued more than Optima Sonata. With driver focused cabin, it also appears that the choice of enthusiasts.
Cars.com agrees, Optima was his "Best of 2011" award. He had said of the award: "With our values, clear packaging, excellent fuel economy and superior features, the Optima offers everything for family car buyers a shot at something much more attractive than the segment represents."

very strong competition for 2011. likely candidate for the award, the Chevrolet Volt, which is harvested North American Car of the Year and Motor Trend Car of the Year received. It was a candidate, and others involved in the BMW 5-Series, Chevrolet Cruze, Honda and Nissan and Ulysses leaves EVS.

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New Kia KV7: That's A Van, Baby!

Kia U.S. designers said a minivan concept, they decided "to embrace the field." The result is KV7 with hinged doors and car-like lines. Do not squeeze too tightly to the frame.
Powered by 285 hp turbo-four years, with Wi-Fi built in, Kia says it's not a minivan for your typical suburban family. It is, instead of the new Kia group called "leader

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2011 Kia Forte reviews

The 2011 Kia Forte ranks 3 out of 32 Affordable Small Cars. Kia succeeded, and the 2010 Forte became a reviewer favorite for its ample cargo space, affordable price and strong list of standard features. For 2011, Kia Forte sedan and Koup models remain largely unchanged. Kia, however, has added another model to the Forte lineup: a five-door hatchback.
The new transmission should improve fuel economy, but Kia nor the EPA have released fuel economy ratings.

In addition to a new transmission, the hatchback is shorter in length than the 2010 Kia Forte sedan and Koup, but it’s still longer than the Honda Fit, Ford Fiesta and Volkswagen Golf. Some aspects of the five-door hatchback carry over to the 2011sedan and Koup models. The 2011 Kia Forte five-door hatchback will be available this fall, but Kia has not provided a release date for the 2011 Forte sedan and Koup. Unlike the Fiesta and Forte, the Fit is only available as a hatchback.

The 2011 Kia Forte has three model options: a sedan, Koup and a five-door hatchback--Kia hasn’t released pricing information for the 2011 models.
At the leading edge, along with the Forte, are the 2011 Chevrolet Cruze and 2011 Hyundai Elantra.

The Cruze is a roomy compact, almost mid-size by some gauges, and it has top-notch safety along with a new fuel-efficient 1.4-liter turbocharged engine; the new Hyundai Elantra also promises to be a top contender, with 40-mpg highway ratings across the model line.
Bluetooth and steering-wheel controls with voice activation aren't standard on most of these other models, but they are on the Forte—even the base LX model.

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Kia Sportage 2011, Utilitário

Kia Sportage 2011

Kia Sportage 2011: 2011 apresenta Kia Sportage inclui aquecida e traseiro assentos dianteiros, o couro da parte / peça estofos pano, sede estofos em pele

Sistema Bluetooth mãos-livres com reconhecimento de voz, de governo remoto roda-montado controles de áudio, de 7 polegadas sistema de navegação, painel de instrumentos Super Vision (EX somente), ajustável iluminação dos instrumentos, sistema auxiliar de estacionamento traseiro, retrovisores câmera de segurança com visor de espelho Interior , sistema auxiliar de estacionamento manobra automática, controle climático automático bi-zona ar-condicionado.

2011 do Kia Sportage

Kia Sportage 2011 Características:

espelho negro suportes porta.

Manual ajustável espelhos retrovisores.

Matt grade do radiador de prata (LX).

Vidros fumados.

Alto brilho, aerofólio traseiro preto.

Corpo de cor pára-choques (2,5 resistente a impactos mph).

Telhado-montado antena de rádio.

Luzes de nevoeiro da retaguarda.

Parada alto-montado luz no spoiler traseiro.

2011 do Kia Sportage

Antes de entrar no Sportage é preciso ressaltar que, além de mais baixo, ele está mais próximo do chão: são 17,2 cm de altura livre do solo, ante os antigos 19,5 cm. Em compensação, ele cresceu 9 cm em comprimento (4,44 m), 15 cm em largura (1,85 m) e 10 cm de entre-eixos (2,64 m). Na lateral, os vidros estreitos acompanham a linha de cintura elevada, deixando o utilitário com ar esportivo. Mas isso gera um inconveniente para quem tem estatura de mediana a baixa: acomodado no banco da frente, o ocupante se sentirá de volta à infância, já que o assento não tem regulagem de altura. O visual da traseira é clean, com lanternas horizontais. “A intenção era chegar a um desenho moderno e limpo, feito para durar mais tempo e ter apelo junto a um público mais jovem”, diz Enrique Giner, gerente de design do centro de estilo da Kia na Califórnia.

O objetivo foi atingido, e o design ainda acumula a função de diferenciar o Sportage de seu irmão de grupo, oHyundai ix35. Apesar de compartilharem a plataforma e a maioria dos componentes, ambos têm acertos distintos. A começar pelo posicionamento na tabela de preços. Enquanto o ix35 custa a partir de R$ 88 mil, oSportage chegará às revendas após o Salão do Automóvel, em outubro, com preço inicial estimado em R$ 75 mil.

 

A versão de entrada terá câmbio manual de cinco marchas ou automático de seis. De série, contará com ar-condicionado, airbag duplo, rack no teto, sensor de estacionamento, acendimento automático de faróis, alarme, controle remoto para abertura das portas e entradas iPod/USB. A intermediária virá com as mesmas opções de câmbio, mas o automático poderá receber tração 4x4. Além dos itens acima, terá retrovisor com pisca integrado, rodas de liga leve aro 18, chave inteligente, bancos com revestimento de couro, ajuste elétrico do assento do motorista e controle de estabilidade. Por fim, a topo de linha automática (como a testada) soma aos equipamentos de fábrica airbags laterais e de cortina, teto solar elétrico e retrovisor interno com câmera de ré. Vai custar cerca de R$ 100 mil.

Agora, “simbora” para o interior. Calma, ainda não vamos falar da cabine. Vamos é para a pista de testes em Tatuí (SP). No caminho exploramos as respostas do motor 2.0 16V com comando de válvulas variável, 166 cv e 20,1 kgfm – um aumento de 24 cv e 1,3 kgfm, respectivamente, em relação ao Sportage que está nas ruas. A potência teve ganho significativo, ao contrário do torque. O desempenho geral melhorou, graças, também, ao novo (e suave) câmbio automático de seis velocidades. Só que basta uma subida para o Sportage se cansar e reduzir marchas rapidinho. O motor não grita como antes. Mas, nas retomadas, ele perde a serenidade que tem a 120 km/h com o conta-giros em apenas 2.500 rpm.

Console central é estiloso e interior segue a fórmula do visual externo, com linhas limpas. Iluminação em vermelho agrada

A versão 2.4 16V, que Autoesporte teve oportunidade de avaliar em São Francisco (EUA), é a ideal. Com 177 cv, seu torque nem é tão superior (23,1 kgfm), mas aparece um pouco mais cedo, a 4.000 rpm em vez de 4.600 rpm. Contudo, ela não virá ao Brasil. A novidade aqui será o 2.0 16V flex, no segundo semestre de 2011. Apesar desse pênalti no torque, o utilitário anda bem – foi um pouco melhor que o ix35 nas provas dinâmicas. Caso o motorista se empolgue e entre com vigor nas curvas, será surpreendido pela intrusiva ação do controle de estabilidade, que traz o carro para dentro da curva. O comportamento arisco é oposto ao da suspensão. Independente nos dois eixos, com estrutura McPherson na frente e multibraços atrás, ela privilegia o conforto e absorve bem as imperfeições da pista – embora seja firme o suficiente para transmitir confiança em trechos sinuosos. Como tem curso pequeno, ela bate com relativa facilidade quando se troca o asfalto pela estrada de terra. Mas não afeta o bem-estar ao volante.

Para esticar o passeio no off-road leve, não há dificuldades, já que os ângulos de entrada (28,1°) e saída (28,2°) são satisfatórios. Além disso, na versão 4WD testada há controles de descida e tração. Numa ladeira de terra, o primeiro manteve o veículo abaixo de 10 km/h. Sem ele, a velocidade atingiu 40 km/h na mesma condição. Em situações de pouca aderência, você pode bloquear o diferencial central (por um botão no painel), deixando a divisão de torque em 50% para cada eixo.

Porta-malas cede espaço sob o assoalho para o estepe, banco traseiro é bipartido

Agora, sim, chegamos ao interior do Sportage. Os acabamentos são benfeitos e contam com materiais agradáveis ao toque. O espaço é amplo, até em função da esticada que a carroceria recebeu. No banco de trás, o túnel central não chega a ser plano, mas afeta pouco o espaço para pernas, garantindo boa acomodação aos passageiros. O motorista também viaja com conforto, e encontra boa posição para dirigir, apesar da falta de ajuste de profundidade do volante – que, aliás, tem ótima pegada, com encaixe perfeito para os polegares. O que o condutor pode estranhar um pouco é o freio de estacionamento no pé (nas configurações automáticas) e o vidro traseiro pequeno. Depois de conhecer melhor o novo Sportage, fica ainda mais difícil o exercício de se lembrar do anterior, não é? Relaxe. No jogo da memória, o modelo atual é que promete ficar marcado na sua lembrança.

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2011 Kia Sorento New Feature

2011 Kia Sorento

Tony Barlow, Kia Motors Australia Chief Operating Officer, recently said about the new model release,

“Kia Motors is constantly working with, and forming strategic partnerships with, technology suppliers who can make the Kia experience more enjoyable for our customers. As new technology becomes available and if it passes our stringent quality controls, we make it accessible to our customers as quickly as possible.”

Pricing for the new models remain almost unchanged. The Kia Sorento Si in two-wheel drive, 2.4-litre automatic form remains at $35,490. Top line SLi and Platinum models get a $200 price hike; $46,190 and $49,190 accordingly. These new models are available right now.

Kia’s Australian division is introducing the 2011 Model Year KIA Sorento to the market, offering customers a long list of enhancements across the range.

All the "2011 KIA Sorento" models, from the entry level Si to the range-topping Platinum will be fitted with Bluetooth technology. The pricing for the KIA Sorento Si models remains unchanged, which means that the entry level model (the Si with a 2.4 liter petrol engine and two-wheel-drive) retails for a starting price of AU$36,490. As for the 2.2 liter diesel automatic SLi and Platinum models, these come with multiple enhancements for an additional AU$200. "Kia Motors is constantly working with, and forming strategic partnerships with, technology suppliers who can make the Kia experience more enjoyable for our customers," said Kia Motors Australia Chief Operating Officer, Mr. Tony Barlow.

Kia's medium sized SUV, Sorento, has received a 2011 KIA Sorento model year refresh across the range with a long list of enhancements ranging from Bluetooth technology to leather wrapped instrument cluster housing.

All vehicles across the KIA Sorento range from the entry level Si to the range topping Platinum will receive the latest Bluetooth technology providing hands-free mobile phone connectivity and media streaming, all operated through steering wheel mounted controls.

Recommended Retail Pricing for the KIA Sorento Si remains unchanged with the 2WD automatic, 2.4-litre petrol staying at $36,490 just like its 2.2-litre diesel counterparts in manual and automatic which also remain unchanged at $39,990 and $41,990 respectively.

The 2.2-litre diesel automatic SLi and Platinum models receive the list of enhancements for an additional $200 making the new recommended retail prices $46,190 and $49,190 respectively.

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KIA Super Sport Cars Proport To The Fan of Sport Cars (Super-Sport Cloth)

KIA Super Sport Cars Proport To The Fan of Sport Cars (Super-Sport Cloth)

As we all know KIA is more into making family cars, but if the brand ever makes its mind to build a Super sport cars, it would somewhat look like this. It's almost a common thing to see designers around the world create all kinds of futuristic concepts that have close to zero chances to enter production even in prototype form. In fact, most of these are the result of pure imagination and car companies don't even hear about them, although Internet users praise the designs and ask for a production model.

KIA Super Sport Cars Proport To The Fan of Sport Cars (Super-Sport Cloth)

The brainchild of Mohammad R. Shojaie who has considerable liking for the super sport cars, this vehicle has been designed on the basis of the current design language of KIA. Dubbed the KIA Proport, which is the amalgamation of Pro plus Sport without the “S” character which means the fan of sport cars, the vehicle isn’t about designing a new style but KIA in a super-sport cloth. The vehicle has some of the famous elements of the KIA design and it seems an imagination worth commercialization.

This is exactly the car of the so-called Kia Proport, a sports car which goes way beyond what a Kia fan would expect from the South Korean manufacturer. In fact, it looks so good that it's hardly possible to see such a vehicle manufactured under Kia's badge. KIA Super Sport Cars Proport To The Fan of Sport Cars (Super-Sport Cloth). We're not the biggest Kia fans, but we really see the Korean brand more of a consumer oriented company, rather than a firm looking to build supercars.

KIA Super Sport Cars Proport To The Fan of Sport Cars (Super-Sport Cloth)

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KIA Super Sport Cars Proport To The Fan of Sport Cars (Super-Sport Cloth)

KIA Super Sport Cars Proport To The Fan of Sport Cars (Super-Sport Cloth)

As we all know KIA is more into making family cars, but if the brand ever makes its mind to build a Super sport cars, it would somewhat look like this. It's almost a common thing to see designers around the world create all kinds of futuristic concepts that have close to zero chances to enter production even in prototype form. In fact, most of these are the result of pure imagination and car companies don't even hear about them, although Internet users praise the designs and ask for a production model.

KIA Super Sport Cars Proport To The Fan of Sport Cars (Super-Sport Cloth)

The brainchild of Mohammad R. Shojaie who has considerable liking for the super sport cars, this vehicle has been designed on the basis of the current design language of KIA. Dubbed the KIA Proport, which is the amalgamation of Pro plus Sport without the “S” character which means the fan of sport cars, the vehicle isn’t about designing a new style but KIA in a super-sport cloth. The vehicle has some of the famous elements of the KIA design and it seems an imagination worth commercialization.

This is exactly the car of the so-called Kia Proport, a sports car which goes way beyond what a Kia fan would expect from the South Korean manufacturer. In fact, it looks so good that it's hardly possible to see such a vehicle manufactured under Kia's badge. KIA Super Sport Cars Proport To The Fan of Sport Cars (Super-Sport Cloth). We're not the biggest Kia fans, but we really see the Korean brand more of a consumer oriented company, rather than a firm looking to build supercars.

KIA Super Sport Cars Proport To The Fan of Sport Cars (Super-Sport Cloth)

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KIA Super Sport Cars Proport To The Fan of Sport Cars (Super-Sport Cloth)

KIA Super Sport Cars Proport To The Fan of Sport Cars (Super-Sport Cloth)

As we all know KIA is more into making family cars, but if the brand ever makes its mind to build a Super sport cars, it would somewhat look like this. It's almost a common thing to see designers around the world create all kinds of futuristic concepts that have close to zero chances to enter production even in prototype form. In fact, most of these are the result of pure imagination and car companies don't even hear about them, although Internet users praise the designs and ask for a production model.

KIA Super Sport Cars Proport To The Fan of Sport Cars (Super-Sport Cloth)

The brainchild of Mohammad R. Shojaie who has considerable liking for the super sport cars, this vehicle has been designed on the basis of the current design language of KIA. Dubbed the KIA Proport, which is the amalgamation of Pro plus Sport without the “S” character which means the fan of sport cars, the vehicle isn’t about designing a new style but KIA in a super-sport cloth. The vehicle has some of the famous elements of the KIA design and it seems an imagination worth commercialization.

This is exactly the car of the so-called Kia Proport, a sports car which goes way beyond what a Kia fan would expect from the South Korean manufacturer. In fact, it looks so good that it's hardly possible to see such a vehicle manufactured under Kia's badge. KIA Super Sport Cars Proport To The Fan of Sport Cars (Super-Sport Cloth). We're not the biggest Kia fans, but we really see the Korean brand more of a consumer oriented company, rather than a firm looking to build supercars.

KIA Super Sport Cars Proport To The Fan of Sport Cars (Super-Sport Cloth)

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