Kia Motors released the first photo of pyatidvernogo hatchback cee'd

Kia Motors released the first photo of pyatidvernogo hatchback cee'd, On Thursday, the South Korean company Kia Motors released the first official photo of the updated pyatidvernogo hatchback cee'd, which will be presented to the public in September this year at MOTORSHOW in Frankfurt. That was reported by Dutch site Autoblog.

The car was a different design the front of the body, made in the new corporate style of Kia. In the updated hatchback cee'd has a front bumper with enlarged air intakes and rectangular fog lamps instead of the round, a new grille like crossovers Soul and Sorento, and slightly modified headlamp head light. Also expected to be exposed as a restyling the rear of the car, and the salon.

According to preliminary information, the updated Kia cee'd will continue to be produced in the same versions that are now - three-and pyatidvernye hatchback, and wagon. Gamma engines do not change: in Europe, the current version of this model is offered with 1,4 - 1,6 - and 2,0-liter gasoline engines and diesel volume of 1.6 and 2.0 liters

Sedan KIA VG Concept at the Auto Show

Sedan KIA VG Concept at the Auto Show, Premium class sedan KIA VG debuted in April at the Auto Show in Seoul as a concept KND-5. As can be seen in the photos, the model became the received business card KIA H-shaped grille, and optics with the use of LED-technology.

The car will be based on the platform of next-generation Hyundai Azera, and will be able to boast 3.5-liter engine V6, writes Worldcarfans.com. It is anticipated that the KIA VG minimal configuration will be front-driven, but the rumor that the full-drive version will also be available. Interior KIA VG will be more luxurious than the are now in line luxury sedans models KIA Amanti.


In creating KIA VG KIA clear desire to reach a new level of development and compete with leaders in auto industry. Let's hope that the desire to capture the segment of premium-class would not affect prices for budget car KIA, despite everything to find a buyer.

New Kia Rio sports package

New Kia Rio sports package, South Korean carmakers eventually decided to upgrade some of the most popular models. Now, Kia has an additional sports package, giving the cars more sports features, including the original front bumper and molding on the sides, in addition to the models in 2010 will be available to the unique 15-inch discs in black.

Regarding the interior, the Picanto is offered with four-spitsnym steering wheel, a new toolbar and upgraded seats. Just like the Picanto, Rio has a new interior with new steering wheel and cover. Exterior complement several modifications, as compared with the current model, new headlights and new front bumper. You can also equip the cars rear diffuser, which according to the company, like seen in the Forte Koup.

Price and full specification of the new models have yet to be released in the coming months, the most since the official release date is approaching models.

New Kia Sorento Edition by Irmscher

New Kia Sorento Edition by Irmscher, South Korean company Kia has developed together with the German tuning-studio Irmscher special version Sorento crossover called Edition by Irmscher. In fact, Kia Sorento Edition by Irmscher by a standard crossover is a more extensive equipment. Inside the model, new two-leather seats with special logos of German studio. Shildiki Irmscher also adorn the back door of the car and thresholds.

Crossover Kia Sorento Edition by Irmscher will be offered only in two colors - black and silver, said Carscoop. On the model had 18-inch discs, with additional thresholds and DVD-player with a monitor at 8.5 inches. Potential buyers will be able to choose a car with a manual gearbox or automatic transmission.On the cost of a special version of Kia Sorento in the South Korean concern is silent.

Kia ntroduced its two new items-at the Frankfurt Motor Show

Kia ntroduced its two new items-at the Frankfurt Motor Show, Kia formally introduced its two new items, which debuted at the Frankfurt Motor Show. Popular in Europe and cee'd model Sorento upgraded not only externally but also internally.

It should be noted that the appearance of both models has changed quite markedly. Thus, for example, cee'd has become much more "European" - in the guise of a model, you'll notice a few features, borrowed from classmates of European brands. However, it is not surprising - the updated design model was Peter Shreyer, the current head of design units Kia, but in the past - a leading designer of Audi and Volkswagen.

The new cee'd to 25 mm longer than its predecessor. However, such a slight increase in size will not bring visible changes. Improved levels of comfort of the cabin were separated. As a result, cee'd has received a new steering wheel and the lever CAT, red backlit instruments, a new center console and a new stereo system. Here we should mention two climate-control. Of the new technologies resulting Kia cee'd 2010 model year, it is possible to include an entirely new suspension, as well as the ISG (Idle Stop & Go), switched off the engine during stops and starts it again when you press the gas pedal. Under the hood of a new engine - 1.6-liter diesel cost. Motor agregatiruetsya with a 6-step "mechanics."


Cross Sorento also be ignored. The first thing you will notice when they look at the updated model, a new front grille and headlights, visually linked into a single unit. New Sorento 9.5 longer than the predecessor to see According to the manufacturer, semimestny can enjoy the exclusive comfort, which increases the space inside the cabin, and electronic systems such as engine start button, access to a car without a key, and rear-view camera, giving the image on the vnutrisalonnoe mirror. Panoramic hatch, which occupies a large portion of the roof also adds "air" inside the cabin.

According to Paul Vaynamo, director of marketing Kia, the company's engineers managed to reduce the weight of the machine at 215 kg, thereby improving efficiency of automobiles, and also improve handling, while maintaining the quality of off-road. It was expected that the most popular engine option in Europe will be a new 2.2-liter diesel unit, developing 197 hp power and torque of 421 Nm. Alternatively, the company will offer petrol engine volume 2.4 liters and output of 174 hp Both power units will be paired with a 6-step "mechanics" or "automatic".

Sorento 2010 model debuted at the motor show in Seoul. Frankfurt will host the European premiere of the car. Russian sales of the new SUV to begin in September this year.

The Hybrid Concept Kia Ray-at the Chicago Auto Show

The Hybrid Concept Kia Ray-at the Chicago Auto Show, The company Kia will present in late September at the Paris motor show concept of urban electric trolley Pop. Soon the Korean automaker promises to tell about the technical characteristics of the car. While reported only that it will triple car length, three meters.

The new car is made in one style with the conceptual hybrid Kia Ray, submitted earlier this year. Electrocar Pop also got a glass roof and a similar outline of the headlights. In addition, the images shown Kia, we can consider some of the details of interior. It is decorated in purple and got chrome interior elements. Ahead is a double sofa, one more seat for a passenger is behind.

The Hybrid Concept Kia Ray, Writes Autocar, the location of door handles may indicate that the door will be performed in the style of "gull wing".


The hybrid concept car Ray was presented in February 2010 at the Chicago Auto Show. It was developed under the program EcoDynamics, which is aimed at improving the models of Kia in the area of fuel economy and environmental performance of vehicles.
Hybrid plant Kia Ray consists of 1,4-liter 153-strong petrol engine, which works in tandem with an electric capacity of 78 kilowatts. Driving in pure electric, the car is able to overcome the distance to 80 kilometers.

Kia Procee'd got wings

One of the lesser-known companies proposed to establish Kia Procee'd unique doors, in the style of Lamborghini, who instantly became a hit. And the cost of such devaysa relatively high - 1,599 euros, a two-door, if you want to do cruise only one door, then it will cost 699 euros.

For more precise positioning of these doors when you close the fastener system used by GRS, which also reduces the load on the bearing body of the car. Such a system of doors is not the sort of private invention, it is officially registered and that the most important certified system, as approved by the German transport management.

Installation of LSD-doors does not cause much difficulty, since they use regular seating, so any time you can return to more familiar serial execution.

"The Doors" gull wing "attached Kia Procee'd sensational look and are ideal for fans of extraordinary tuning" - the report said.

Kia will produce cars on hydrogen

The technology of hydrogen fuel much more needs to be improved so that such vehicles could appear in the mass market.

The main cause of poor circulation of such machines is their estimated cost. According to Kia, even if the manufacturer would be able to enter the number of 50 thousand cars a year, they would now cost 50 thousand dollars each.

And while supporters of hydrogen cars can take this news definitely good - it was evidence of intent to issue such public vehicles, the price is still very high. In addition, if Kia is actually going to build on the 50 000 vehicles per year, for their maintenance will be necessary and adequate infrastructure. Moreover, it will be necessary to lay down in price the cost of processing, storage and transportation of fuel, and therefore it is the driver entry in the penny.

If you talk about specific plans, the remaining manufacturers still appreciate the opportunity to release hydrogen transport, as 1 to 10, increases the chances of the Koreans to 6-7 against the 10. «It is likely that by 2020, many people hear about these cars made by Hyundai-Kia», - the representative of the company.

Reviewing the 2011 Kia Forte

Reviewing the 2011 Kia Forte, It wasn't too long ago - the 1990s - that economy car was a polite marketing euphemism for pathetic losermobile. Economy cars were mostly miserable; sad-looking and underpowered. Tinny, plasticky, embarrassing little drones whose only virtues were the cheap price and the good gas mileage. As soon as you got one you wanted to get rid of it. You drove one because you had to. Or because you needed cheap/basic/bare-bones transpo.

Never because you wanted to. That's not how it is anymore - and the Kia Forte is a case in point.

WHAT IT IS

The Forte is Kia's entry-level compact coupe, sedan/five-door hatchback. It replaces the Spectra, a car that was an "economy car" in the fullest, smelliest sense of the term. Prices start at $14,995 for the base LX sedan with a manual transmission and run to $19,395 for the sport-themed SX with automatic. The new five-door hatchback EX version starts at $16,895. A "Koupe" version - almost a sub-model, because it has different sheetmetal as well as two fewer doors - starts at $16,795 and tops out at $19,395. (It will be reviewed separately.)

WHAT'S NEW FOR 2011

The five-door hatchback sedan is new for 2011. Six-speed transmissions (automatics and manuals). All trims get standard Sirius satellite radio with three-month free trial subscription, plus Bluetooth wireless and steering wheel-mounted audio controls.

WHAT'S GOOD

Very strong (156 hp) standard engine; even stronger (173 hp) available engine. Six-speed automatic or manual transmissions (replacing last year's four and five-speeds). Close to 40 MPGs with available Fuel Economy Package. Standard AC and MP3 player/USB port and Bluetooth. Best warranty coverage on the market.

WHAT'S NOT SO GOOD

Fuel Economy Package upgrades (such as the more aerodynamic exterior; more on this below) should be incorporated into standard features. With so many excellent cars in this segment, Kia will have a tough time pushing its way to the front of a very crowded - and very competitive - field.

UNDER THE HOOD

One of the Forte's fortes is power. Even the least expensive LX versions come standard with a 156 hp, 2.0 liter four-cylinder engine. (For comparison, a Toyota Corolla's standard 1.8 engine is rated at 132 hp; a Honda Civic's standard 1.8 liter engine at 140 hp.) It is among the most powerful standard engines you'll find in a car costing under $15k to start. The 2.0 liter engine is offered with either a new-for-2011 six-speed manual or (optionally) Kia's six-speed "Sportmatic" automatic, with driver-controllable shifting.

Gas mileage is 22 city/32 highway (manual versions) but you can notch this up to 27 city/37 highway if you buy the optional Fuel Economy Package, which includes low-rolling-resistance tires, electric-assist power steering, low-drag alternator, the six-speed automatic and a more aerodynamic exterior to cut down on wind resistance.

SX models get a larger, 2.4 liter engine that delivers 173 hp. It comes with either manual or automatic transmission, too. The Forte with 2.0 liter engine and six-speed manual can reach 60 mph in just over 8 seconds; automatics are 2-3 tenths of a second slower. An SX Forte with the six-speed manual can reach 60 mph in about 7.3-7.5 seconds. All versions are front-wheel-drive.

ON THE ROAD

The new six-speed automatic fixes the one are where the Forte had a case of The Cheaps when it came out last year - saddled with a four-speed automatic that was as dated as Vidal Sassoon jeans and boom boxes.

Kia fixed this, muey pronto - and it shows in te '11 models' quicker acceleration and improved fuel economy, as well as much improved overall driving feel now that the shifts are snappier and there's less RPM drop between each gear change. Models with the 2.0 liter engine accelerate as well or better than other cars n this class/price range - and the SX with the 173 hp engine is as quick 0-60 as a Mazda Miata (really).

The Forte's ride is softer and more isolated from the road than the typical economy car's - a desirable feature for most people, who probably aren't looking to throttle-steer through corners as much as they are looking for a quiet, comfortable ride.

As a commuter or highway cruiser, it's one of the best available small cars going - in my opinion. Some reviewers have faulted the Forte for excess body roll and less than razor-sharp steering - and this is true, if you drive it like a high-performance sports car, diving into corners at 20 mph over the posted speed limit. But most people don't drive this way; even fewer drive cars like the Forte this way. High-performance corner-burning is not what this car is about - because it's not what it's supposed to be about. There are Civic Si's and Sentra SE-R's for that.

I liked the Forte's soft, plush, almost mid-sized car ride more than the Honda Civic's noticeably firmer, almost sports-car feel - and much more than the much over-rated Toyota Corolla's tinny/bouncy economy compact feel.

AT THE CURB

It's hard to tell from looking at it that the Forte is Kia's least expensive model. It's a pretty large car for a compact - and there are several un-economy car details such as the compound curves of the front quarter panels, which arc upward near the joint at the base of the windshield (the "A" pillar) to meet an upward swooshing front door sill. Ok, so the front end has some obvious Civic-inspired hints to it. But there's nothing wrong with borrowing a good look if you do a good job borrowing it.

The interior's big selling point is its roominess compared with competitors. For example, the Forte has more front and rear legroom and headroom than the Corolla and Civic). You could buy a Nissan Versa 1.6 and get more backseat room - including about three inches more rear seat legroom - than all of them for around $11k with AC. But the Versa 1.6 is as basic transportation as basic transportation gets. It doesn't even come with a radio. You've gotta pay extra for that. Seriously. Meanwhile, the Forte comes standard with a pretty decent MP3-playing stereo with Sirius satellite - as well as AC and Bluetooth wireless connectivity. Plus full gauges. Etc.

Lots of trunk space, too. Almost 15 cubic feet - which is significantly more than the Civic (12 cubic feet ) and the Corolla (12.3 cubic feet). The Forte's trunk number also beats the price-busting Versa (13.8 cubic feet).

THE REST

Kia must feel confident about the quality of its cars because it offers the most comprehensive and generous warranty coverage in the business: Ten years/100,000 mile powertrain (engine and ad transmission) warranty - and that is indeed a fine thing. But even finer is the 60,000 mile (and five year) coverage on the whole car, wheels to roof. Plus roadside assistance.

This is nearly twice the coverage Toyota and Honda offer (three years/ 36,000 miles). Which is worth more to you - the "name" that comes with a Toyota or Honda? Or the sure knowledge that if something breaks or fails or otherwise causes you grief for the first five years and 60,000 miles of ownership, it'll be Kia's problem and not yours?

Kia Sorento UVO voice-control interface

Kia Sorento UVO voice-control interface: Making its debut in the 2011 Sorento SUV, the UVO (your voice) system allows hands-free, voice-activated operation of the car's stereo as well as plug-in accessory devices such as MP3 players, PDAs and USB memory sticks. The driver can also send and receive phone calls (and text messages) via voice prompt. UVO features adaptive software that helps it learn each driver's different voice pattern - and it's fluent in multiple languages.

Kia says UVO should help drivers keep their eyes on the road - and their hands on the wheel - instead of looking at and fiddling with lots of buttons as they drive.

Ford's Sync system - which came out about two years ago - is similar but less advanced. For example, UVO can directly access the Internet through a wireless connection to continuously update its software, features and functions - which implies that UVO could also enable drivers to access e-mail and even surf the web while in their cars.


Ford is working on an updated version of its Sync technology that reportedly will allow the same thing - although it's still an open question whether it's a good idea for drivers to be surfing the Information Highway while they're driving down the actual highway.

2011 Kia Cadenza (base price $26,195)

Kia is becoming the new Hyundai as parent company Hyundai (seller of V-8 powered, rear-wheel-drive luxury rollers like the $55k Equus sedan) rapidly becomes the new Lexus.

The Cadenza is an all-new mid-large front-wheel-drive sedan intended to undercut competitors like the Toyota Avalon (and Buick LaCrosse) on price while matching or surpassing them on features and equipment. It is a larger car than the model it replaces - the Amanti - and also larger than its primary target, the $27,945 Avalon, with more wheelbase (112 inches vs. 111 inches for the Toyota) and more head and legroom inside for passengers.

Buyers can choose either a 162 hp four-cylinder or 286 hp V-6, the latter outgunning the Avalon's 276 hp, 3.5 liter V-6. Six-speed automatics will be teamed with both engines. The Cadenza will also offer high-end audio, communications and safety equipment comparable to what you'd expect to find in cars priced well over $30k. The Cadenza will arrive at dealerships later this fall. III SUVs/trucks