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New 2012 Kia Rio
The new Rio is equipped with a 70 mm longer wheelbase (up to 2570 mm) and promises a more personal space and comfort, along with increased transport capacity to 292 liters (hatchback) and 390 l (sedan). The outer dimensions of change: 55 mm (total length) -15 mm (height) and 25 mm (total width) to increase the sense of sportsmanship.
The new model delivers high quality level previously associated with larger models on the inside - along with a wide selection of trim options.2012 Kia Rio will be manufactured with a choice of six fuel-efficient and low-CO2 engines - 1.1-liter diesel engine delivers 51.5 kW to Europe, 1.6-liter engine produces 103 kW GDI for North America - driving range of tailored suits in individual markets and local consumer preferences. All new, high-performance 1.2-liter turbocharged gasoline direct injection (GDI) will be available in Europe since the 2012th
World premiere of the new Kia Rio is celebrating the 2011 Geneva Motor Show, Tuesday, March 1, 2011 - another innovation for Kia Picanto city car the next generation.
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Friday, January 21, 2011
New 2011 Kia Sportage
With a high beltline, sweeping corners and pronounced wheel arches to its predecessor, the Kia U.S. team-based design center in Irvine, California, challenging way to communicate the presence Sportage is a compact emphasize his stooping posture. All new 2011 Kia Sportage projects, modern and clean CUV and expanded after the current generation of basic, reliable look. Full-cut body, the germs defined shoulder line along the car, it helps to visually connect the front and rear. The weaknesses of this line, together with reduced body has a certain sense of precision, while a substantial C-pillar gives a feeling of strength and balance when viewed from the side.
Available in two bars, LX and EX, the Sportage offers a range of standard exterior. Starting with the Sportage LX is equipped with 16-inch alloy wheels with 215/70R16 low rolling resistance corresponds to a silica tires, body-color door handles, mirror turn signal indicator side mirrors and tinted glass. Moving to the EX trim offers a more prominent 18-inch alloy wheels with 235/55R18 tires covered silicon, a standard body color heated mirrors, roof rails, rear spoiler, chrome door handles and body trim and chrome accents grille for other sports.
All models come standard with the LX range of features including air conditioning, electric windows, 12-volt power outlet in front and cargo space, dual sun visors with vanity mirrors, tilt adjustable steering and height-adjustable front seats. Tastefully decorated cloth seats provide comfortable seating, while the 60/40 split-folding rear driver and passenger cargo efforts.
Available upgrades for LX trim includes 17-inch alloy wheels with 225/60R17 tires, navigation system with SIRIUS traffic, sonar rear privacy glass, power windows with driver auto up / down, heated mirrors, air conditioning and a lit room gloves, telescopic steering wheel, roof rails and rear spoiler.
Sportage EX models can be further enhanced with available features including leather on seats, heated and ventilated seats, click the Start button, rear sonar detector, heated mirrors and a panoramic glass roof.
New 2011 Kia Magentis
Longer, lower and wider than previous models, the new Magentis has a significantly longer wheelbase and more space for people and luggage.
The new Magentis will be sold in the U.S. and non-European markets - known as Optima - since autumn 2010, while sales in Europe are expected in spring 2011th But the sale date for the UK, but it was announced - watch out www. kia.co.uk details in due course.
The world premiere of the new generation Kia Magentis will be held in position by a Jacob Javits Center, which is between 34-39 11th Avenue in New York.
Kia Forte Five-Door
Comes in the showrooms in early fall, a new generation of engines for the Advancement Kia Optima Design led transformation is a very attractive new design and features that featured dynamic and balanced profile, wearing a sporty elegance and confidence from all angles. All new Optima three new races - including the brand and the first hybrid turbo (available next year), United States - than leading2 class and fuel consumption, while the sedan has a spacious cabin is equipped with the latest technology and luxurious amenities . In accordance with modern and practical Forte compact sedan and the first-of-purchase Kia Forte, Forte hatchback adds an attractive alternative to the Forte family.
All new Kia Sportage compact CUV is celebrating its design heritage in a leaner and more muscular package and will also use a turbo option, new package for the popular SX 2011 Sorento CUV offers a more aggressive look trim for the first vehicle produced Kia Motors Manufacturing Georgia (KMMG) first production facility on U.S. soil for Kia Motors.
New 2012 Kia Picanto
Completely redesigned and re-engineering, new cars has grown in length and wheelbase and is set to its position as one of the most competitive car in its segment to redefine.
Although the current Kia Picanto is available as a five-door hatchback, the new generation version will be offered as a hatchback, while the global sporting three-door body also will be sold in Europe.
New Kia Picanto 2012 will feature four brand new drive in the 1.0-and 1.2-liter engine, all equipped with world-class level of CO2 emissions. Besides gasoline, LPG is a bi-fuel and flex-fuel is available, depending on the market.
Next Generation 2012 Kia Picanto will be officially presented at the 2011 Geneva International Motor Show in March, when further technical specifications will be available.
Wednesday, January 12, 2011
Carscoop Reader Spots New Kia Cadenza Filling up in California

It's been a little over a year since Kia lifted the wraps off its stylish replacement for the Amanti, called the K7 in South Korea and Cadenza in other countries, but we're still waiting for the firm's flagship sedan to show up in the USA. However if these (fuzzy) photos are anything to go by, Kia may be getting ready to launch the Cadenza onto the U.S. market.
The silver-colored mid-size sedan was scooped by Carscoop reader Nick K., who you might remember from the first ever Prius MPV spy shots we posted last September, while filling up at a gas station in California.
"The other day I was sitting at a restaurant in Corona Del Mar, California and spotted a Kia Cadenza (K7). Here are the VERY zoomed in pictures I took with my phone," Nick told Carscoop.
The Cadenza, which sits above the Optima in Kia's range, is available in its home country with a choice of three gasoline engines ranging in output from 165HP for the four-cylinder model to 295HP for the 3.5 liter V6. All variants feature front-wheel drive and a new six-speed automatic transmission.
Kudos to Nick K. for the Kia spotting!
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Kia Release Sketches of 2012 Rio Hatchback, will Debut in Geneva

Kia has big plans for this year's edition of the Geneva Salon as along with the 2012 Picanto city car, the South Korean automaker will also host the world premiere of the 2012 Rio supermini, the first official sketches of which were released today.
The company said that its Ford Fiesta rival is "designed to inject emotional appeal into the B-segment, targeting progressive, energetic consumers who want a stand-out design", adding that the new Rio's styling marks “the next big step” in the company’s ongoing design revolution.
But while it's obvious that the new Rio will be a more stylish proposal than the current model, our recent spy shots suggest that Kia's renderings aren't as close to reality as the company would like us to believe.
Kia also says that the Rio's interior will be more upscale offering "a feeling of quality typically associated with larger, more expensive models." In the teaser sketch we see that Kia will use colored trim throughout the cabin.
The firm's Director of Overseas Marketing, Soon-Nam Lee commented:
"Downsizing is becoming more and more of a trend these days and a B-segment car as attractive as all-new Rio, with its driver-oriented cabin and interior trim options, will no doubt help consumers to be more comfortable making that switch. New Rio is the ‘next big step’ in Kia’s design revolution and we anticipate this model becoming even more popular than the current vehicle."
Kia withheld details on the new Rio's powertrain lineup but buyers should expect a similar engine lineup to the Kia Venga and Hyundai ix20, including a choice of 1.4-liter and 1.6-liter diesel and gasoline units.
According to Kia, the current Rio was the firm's third best-selling vehicle in overseas markets during 2010 selling more than 205,000 units.
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Tuesday, January 11, 2011
Kia KV7 Concept Live from 2011 Detroit Motor Show

Unveiled at the 2011 Detroit Auto Show, the gullwing-door Kia KV7 is a concept on a mission, aiming to change the perception about conventional MPVs. The South Korean automaker beleives that a people carrier should not only be roomy and versatile, but also eccentric and packed with the latest available technologies.
At a first glance, the vehicle's simple lines aren’t that impressive, but once the exotic doors are open – it also has a pillar-less passenger door – the perception changes dramatically. You’d expect to find similar solutions on a sleek supercar or expensive luxo-barge, but somehow Kia’s designers managed to successfully pair them with the brand’s trademark boxy design.
The wide bodied (80 inches or 2.03 meters) concept also features stretched LED headlights, a relatively small greenhouse and less vertical A-pillars. Paired with 20-inch alloys wrapped around in 225/45 tires, all these elements create the illusion of a lower stance.
Inside, the KV7 offers multiple seating configurations thanks to the swiveling seats, and comes equipped with all sorts of modern infotainment systems, including a floating tabletop touch-screen computer. Wi-Fi is also on the menu.
The design study is motivated by the same 2.0-liter turbocharged engine that we’ve seen on the 2011 Kia Optima, mated to a six-speed automatic transmission.
By Csaba Daradics
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