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2010 Kia Pop Concept First Official Image and Detail
Posted by: | CommentsKia Motors will continue its tradition of unveiling convention-challenging, design-led concept vehicles at motor shows when it reveals an all-new electric concept car at the Paris Show on September 30th.
Called the ‘POP’, Kia’s three-meter three-seater boasts zero-emissions and brings innovative design chic to the city car segment with its dramatic styling.
2010 Kia Sportage First Edition Unveiled
Posted by: | CommentsThe all-new Kia Sportage crossover, one of the stars of the 2010 Geneva Motor Show, is to go on sale in the UK earlier than expected, on 1 August, with a high specification Sportage First Edition version. The full line-up of the all-new Sportage, including two wheel drive, petrol and additional diesel versions, will go on sale in the UK from November, however early production of RHD all-wheel-drive 2.0-litre diesel models means that eager British customers will not have to wait long to get into Kia’s latest stunningly designed model.
The Sportage First Edition is a unique version that comes complete with all-wheel drive, a choice of manual or automatic transmissions and an efficient common-rail turbodiesel engine. The 2.0-litre CRDi engine emits just 156g/km CO2 and achieves a combined cycle economy of 47.1 mpg – an impressive 31g/km less and 7.3mpg more respectively than the outgoing model.
Available in a choice of five colours – including the striking Techno Orange – the First Edition comes as standard with a comprehensive high-end specification including a full leather interior, dual zone climate control, automatic rain-sensing wipers, LED daytime running lights and 18-inch alloy wheels.
Designed by Peter Schreyer to combine the stance and attitude of a compact SUV but with a sleek, urban design and have greener credentials, Kia’s all-new Sportage is designed to meet the requirements of young families – or the young at heart – who lead busy, primarily urban-centric, lifestyles. Final development of the Sportage’s chassis in the UK has ensured that the ride and handling are optimised for British road conditions.
Full details on the all-new Sportage First Edition will be available on 20 July.
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2010 Kia Soul Edition by Irmischer
Posted by: | CommentsIrmscher has prepared a special edition for the new Kia Soul urban vehicle. The newcomer benefits of new and surprisingly fresh style that is both outside and inside with a variety of features.
Called Edition 001, the vehicle comes with a black and white theme, thanks to the extensive use of graphics. The black roof and the new set of 20 inch black alloy wheels make a nice contrast with the white color of the body. The new package also includes black mirror casing, bumper inserts and black painted front and rear aprons.
In the terms of interior ambience, the Irmscher Soul gets luxurious seats, which renders black carbon-like leather finish contrasted by red middle parts with classic diamond patterns. The elegant leather is also found on the steer, the shift knob and dashboard’s peak.
The Irmscher Edition 001 transformation can be achieved with all engines and modifications of the Soul ride. Requests can be made at any Kia or Irmscher dealerships worldwide.
2011 Kia Forte 5door Official Revealed
Posted by: | CommentsAlso making its world premiere in New York is the Forte (‘Cerato’ in some markets) five-door. Keeping in line with the stylish and practical Forte compact sedan and first-for-Kia Forte Koup, the Forte five-door adds another attractive option to the Forte family.
Forte five-door builds on the popular Forte compact sedan and bold Forte Koup by employing another practical yet modern iteration of the platform. Lower and firmly set on its haunches, Forte five-door carries with it all the amenities of the Forte line and introduces a new front grille, alloy wheels, lower valence design, center console, paddle shifters, push-button start (already available in Forte line-up outside of North America) and navigation (available in North America only) in addition to the enhanced practicality of a fifth door for a distinct appearance and intentional practicality.
Depending on country, Forte five-door is available with three efficient gasoline engines – 1.6-litre, 2.0-litre or 2.4-litre – and a new six-speed manual or automatic transmission. North American consumers will have a choice of the 2.0 and 2.4-liter engines while customers outside of North America will be able to choose from the 1.6 and 2.0-liter powerplants.
Known as Cerato in Australia, the new 5-door hatch is scheduled to be launched in October. Kia Motors Australia will confirm pricing and local specifications closer to this time.
2011 Kia Optima / Magentis Official Revealed
Posted by: | CommentsNEXT GENERATION KIA MAGENTIS IS DESIGNED TO SURPRISE
The next generation Kia Magentis is set to make its world premiere next month at the 2010 New York International Auto Show.
“The next generation of Magentis possesses the power to surprise,” says Peter Schreyer, Kia’s Chief Design Officer. “It’s a car that people will simply not expect from Kia – and that’s exactly what we set out to achieve.”
The saloon exudes an athletic confidence from every angle – its raked roofline, high and pronounced shoulder line of its sculpted flanks and its extended wheelbase are complemented by flared wheelarches and a shallow glasshouse that create a saloon with a muscular, self-assured stance.
The striking visage of the car features a new interpretation of Kia’s bold ‘tiger’ family face that’s edged by piercing projector headlamps.
Following the theme of recent model revisions, new Magentis is longer, lower and wider than before, the Kia’s coupe-like profile is enhanced by the sweeping chrome arc that flows from A to C pillar, a distinctive design motif that visually lowers the car further still and enhances its cab-backwards proportions.
“For this car we started with a clean sheet and worked to achieve an exterior design with a European feeling and stance,” explains Gregory Guillaume, Chief Designer, Kia Europe. To help achieve this, the exterior was designed by his team in Frankfurt. The interior was created by the design team in California.
The new D-segment offering is spacious, and with class-leading levels of safety and luxury equipment, the intelligently configured and driver-oriented cabin underlines a newfound poise and presence.
“This new model embodies Kia’s confident new design direction,” says Schreyer. “It’s a global car with individual appeal.”
The all-new Kia saloon will be launched in phases around the globe and will be seen in UK showrooms in 2011 – the model name will be confirmed closer to launch.
The Kia Motors press conference for the New York International Auto Show will take place on April 1, 2010 from 10:10 – 10:35 am (local time) at the Kia stand on Level 1 of the ‘Jacob Javits Center’ located between 34-39 Streets on 11th Avenue in New York City.
2010 Kia Soul by Cobra
Posted by: | CommentsCobra Technology has released a stunning, style-enhancing exterior program for the five-place urban crossover vehicle Kia Soul. Distinguished by astonishingly bold styling, great qualities and reasonable pricing, the Korean brand’s small crossover has proved itself very quickly as one of the most demanded rides on the youth auto market.
Now, the specialists at Cobra pack the urban Kia Soul with striking 19-inch light alloys and sleek stainless-steel components that further underlines the car’s fresh design.
For the front-end of the vehicle, Cobra is offering its famous CITYGUARD element, which is made from high-gloss stainless steel. Following beautifully the lines of the front bumper, the new accessory protects the front of the ride from minor damages.
For even more SUV-like front styling, the brand is offering a high-gloss stainless-steel brush guard with a tube diameter of 60 millimeters. The elastically mounted accessory meets the strict EG guidelines for pedestrian protection. The new front element is also suitable for installing auxiliary high-beam headlights that are available as a ready-to-install set.
On the sides, the newly packed Kia Soul features stainless-steel rocker-panel guards, which include integrated steps below the doors for easier entering and exiting of the vehicle. The guards also protect the rocker panels from damages from curb contact or from light off-road use.
The final exterior highlight are the ten-double spoke design Mauris light-alloys mounted in size 8Jx19 with size 225/35 R 19 tires.
2009 Kia Soul Jeff Banks Edition
Posted by: | CommentsLocal dealership Loughborough Kia recently hosted a visit from a very rare guest – a unique Kia Soul designed exclusively by Jeff Banks for fashion retailer Matalan. The one-of-a-kind car was styled by the celebrated designer for an in-store competition that Matalan will be launching to its customers in the winter.
The ‘Unwrap a car for Christmas’ promotion will run from November 16th to 24th December within all 200+ Matalan stores around the country. The promotion with Kia is exclusively available to Matalan Reward Card holders who swipe their card when they purchase in store or online. Reward Cards are free and available in all stores so you can pick one up next time you visit your local Matalan.
Remodelled from the stylish Kia Soul Samba – already a head-turning vision in bright Tornado Red – international designer Jeff Banks was inspired by its bold personality and wanted to adapt the model one step further. He added red alloy wheels, racing seats and an in-car cinema system, complementing its existing sound system with red LED mood lighting. Jeff Banks’ crest features on the roof of the car, plus his autograph on the tailgate.
“The car looks absolutely amazing – very inspiring,” commented Cliff Johnson, Dealer Principal, Loughborough Kia. “One of Soul’s main benefits is the fact that it can be customised to suit its owner. There are many packages available from Kia with all sorts of design options so that anyone can customise their Soul to reflect their personality.”
Starting at only £10,775, Soul’s appeal is more than just its looks. And, with a host of options and accessory packs available, customers can tailor their Soul exactly as they wish. Individual options vary from interior and exterior items, including leather seats, body styling kits, a selection of decals and carpet mats.
A number of personalisation packs are available from Loughborough Kia. For further information about the Kia Soul, head to Loughborough Kia at 177 Leicester Road, Moutsorrel, Leicester LE12 70B or call the team on 0116 230 3055.
2010 Kia Cadenza First Detail
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2010 Kia Cadenza
Kia Motors Corporation has taken the wraps off its new Kia Cadenza, the production version of its VG concept car – an all-new saloon car designed to deliver refinement, safety and emotional satisfaction in an ‘ideal’ driving package.
The stylish luxury sedan, which is to be called ‘Cadenza’ in markets outside of Korea, will make its overseas premiere at motor shows in the Middle East, towards the end of the year.
The Kia Cadenza name is derived from an Italian musical term used to describe an elaborate, ornamental flourish for a concerto or aria. It perfectly symbolizes the dynamic saloon’s striking design philosophy and premium image.
Sporty and sleek in appearance, Kia Cadenza features a bold headlamp design with attention-grabbing LED surrounds and a purposeful, athletic character line. The prominent front grille and stylish tail-lights emphasize the car’s high-tech feel and are a continuing expression of Kia’s dramatic design DNA.
On the inside, there is a futuristic ‘floating’ dashboard that highlights Kia’s uniquely innovative design approach. The welcome system turns on the exterior puddle and interior lights to ‘greet’ the driver, while the interior mood lighting strip, which runs along the dashboard to the door trim, creates a warm atmosphere within the vehicle.
The Kia Cadenza’s dynamic design and driving performance, allied with a raft of competitive passenger-friendly high-tech features, will make it a leader in the large, luxury sedan market segment.
Luxury features will include a heated steering wheel for winter driving in cold countries, powered extendable seat cushions to give extra thigh support, automatic defogging of the windscreen and ventilated front seats providing cool comfort in hot countries.
Soon-Nam Lee, Director of the Overseas Marketing Group, Kia Motors Corporation, said, “The new Kia Cadenza will showcase the continuing evolution in Kia’s striking design language through the harmonious blend of light and lines. It will also present a new concept in luxury sedans in terms of performance and technology.”
Kia Cadenza is positioned above the existing Magentis model in Kia’s global line-up but currently there are no plans to bring to vehicle to the UK.
Kia Motors (UK) Limited Managing Director Michael Cole commented: “Despite its striking appearance and high-tech engineering I do not believe this is the right time to try and extend our range into a sector of the market that is dominated by German brands. But Kia Cadenza shows clearly how Kia’s design-led philosophy under Peter Schreyer is producing startling new products and it is clear from this car that our future new model program – which starts next year with Venga and the all-new Sorento – is going to continue the dramatic development of our brand in the UK.”
2010 Kia Venga World Debut
Posted by: | CommentsUniquely spacious’ Kia Venga to debut at Frankfurt
-World premiere of Kia’s newest vehicle for the urban European market
-Redefining the MPV category with young-at-heart offerings
-Gasoline and diesel engines with ISG (Idle Stop & Go) technology
Kia Motors Corporation has confirmed that its all-new, uniquely spacious and dynamic B-segment MPV will be named ‘Venga’ when it goes on sale across Europe later this year.
Designed, engineered and manufactured in Europe, the 4,068 mm long Kia Venga will feature an unusually long (2,615 mm) wheelbase for its class – and a 1600 mm high roofline to maximize cabin space. Skilful packaging will ensure that the Venga redefines its MPV category by offering levels of interior space typical of a larger C-segment vehicle, but within a B-segment footprint.
“The ‘Venga’ name for our all-new model has an attractive and lively sound that is ideally suited to our latest family car,” comments Panu Vainamo, General Manager Marketing, Kia Motors Europe. “The name is derived from Spanish and has a modern, polished feel that fits well with European consumers’ active urban lifestyles and also with Kia’s core brand values, echoing our ‘Power to Surprise’.”
Every engine in the Venga line-up will be fitted with Kia’s fuel-stretching ISG (Idle Stop & Go) technology and will comply with Euro 5 emission standards. Venga will be marketed exclusively in Europe where consumers will be offered a choice of two 1.4-litre and 1.6-litre gasoline and diesel engines, generating between 75 and 115 ps.
The latest Kia MPV will be equipped with a sliding 60/40 split rear seat that also folds flat into the floor to create a spacious cargo bay and, depending on model, a tilt-&-slide all-glass panoramic roof.
The production-ready Venga, which is closely related to the Kia Nº3 concept car that debuted at the Geneva Show earlier this year to worldwide acclaim, will make its world premiere during the Frankfurt International Motor Show at 13.00 hrs (CET) on Tuesday 15 September.
Kia No 3 Concept – Debut at Geneva
Posted by: | CommentsKeeping up its reputation for showing concepts that lead to reality, Kia is playing the numbers game at the Salon de l’Automobile in Geneva next week with the debut of the all-new No 3 concept.
Carving a new niche in the small-car market the No 3 delivers flexibility and fun creating a beautiful car that is also great to drive – and even better will be great to be seen in!
The concept features a unique extended windscreen and panoramic glass roof with a diagonal supporting bar and an automatic sun visor.
Designed by Kia’s European design team, led by Peter Schreyer, the No 3 also features the new ‘face of Kia’ with the front grille, head lamps and brand logo in a new constellation arrangement.
The 4045 mm long concept is finished in matt Titanium Grey with contrasting gloss-white accents and will be unveiled at 12.15pm on Tuesday 3 March at the Kia stand in hall 4/5.
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