Showing posts with label KIA. Show all posts
Showing posts with label KIA. Show all posts

Sunday, April 24, 2011




And we present the Kia Rio sedan K2 or east, which was officially unveiled at the Shanghai Motor Show last week. We now occupies has been unveiled at the New York, which shows a different look to the former, and more akin to the hatchback.

For this model arrived in Europe, this would be more likely than Shanghai, though both remain attractive in a line but with different features and configurations.

This in hand, has the same front that the hatchback, but something American, with a much larger grid that overlaps this time with the large headlights, and bumpers detado a large air intake that goes from side to side tone matte black and in turn integrated fog lamps.

On its side, the American model looks with a sporty, aggressive silhouette that is quite well made and well integrated in the third volume. The back is definitely American, and soon convince these parts, or like if ... everything is getting used to.

North America have a GDI 1.6 engine with 140 hp, direct fuel injection and Stop & Start system, with a consumption of 5.8 L/100 with manual or six-speed automatic.

The trim levels are LX, EX and SX and other elements may be mounted between the speed control, automatic climate control, trip computer, bluetooth, heated seats, alloy wheels, package visibility, Syrius Satellite radio, USB port, etc. but all will be standard ESP, TCS, ABS, EBD, six airbags and hill start assistant.

Saturday, April 23, 2011

Kia’s brand-new Rio small sedan was joined by the hatchback version of the sub compact model named Rio5 at this week’s New York Auto Show. Unlike the four-sedan that received its world premiere in the Big Apple, we got our first taste of the Rio5 at the Geneva Salon in March. The only visible styling changes over the European model, concern the colored turn signals up front and the market-specific trim options inside.
The 2012 Rio5 is available with a 1.6-liter GDI four-cylinder engine with the option of either a six-speed manual transmission or six-speed automatic. The direct-injection four-pot delivers 138 horsepower, and thanks to the addition of Kia’s ISG start-stop technology, it returns 30 mpg in the city and 40 mpg on the highway.
Kia’s newcomer will be offered with a choice of three trim levels, LX, EX and SX. The base LX includes 15-inch steel wheels with 185/65R15 tires, driver's seat height adjuster, Electronic Stability Control (ESC), a four-wheel Anti-lock Brake System (ABS), Hill-start Assist Control (HAC) and Vehicle Stability Management (VSM), which coordinates the car's ESC and ABS.
Moving up to the EX gets you standard power windows with automatic up/down on the driver's window, Bluetooth wireless technology connectivity with steering wheel-mounted voice activation controls, 60/40 split folding rear seats and leatherette door trim and power door locks with keyless entry.
Finally, the range topping SX trim adds 17-inch wheels with 205/45R17 tires, fog lamps, LED daytime running and rear combinations lamps, dual chrome tip exhaust, outside heated mirrors with turn signal indicators, leather-wrapped steering wheel and shift knob, maplight with sunglasses holder, illuminated vanity mirrors, trip computer, cruise control, UVO powered by Microsoft in-car hands-free communication and entertainment system with rear camera display, and chrome-coated accents throughout.
Pricing and availability in the States will be announced at a later date.


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Wednesday, April 20, 2011






The "crossover? "minivan? Koreans have been updated with a small facelift which now includes LED daytime running lights, fog lights, larger LED taillights with vertical segmentation, and a grille with a slightly thinner frame. The interior is roughly as it was, but the wheel has new buttons and a GPS can be seen in the center console. In the U.S., the renewal shall be accompanied by a new 1.6 GDI engine of 135 horsepower and 160-horsepower 2.0. Both engines will be offered with automatic and six-speed manual.

Thursday, April 14, 2011



Kia Soul introduced at the Paris Motor Show 2008, but not have to wait until next year to see the facelift of this polarizing urban model is not known whether van or SUV. Organization of the Auto Show in New York has informed through its newsletter that the facelift of the Soul will be waiting next week in the Big Apple, and our cameras are there to account for his debut.

Although Kia has not detailed the new features that have prepared for the Soul, we know that the 2012 model will feature touches to optical level (including LED daytime running lights) and mechanical improvements, including new six-speed transmissions (automatic and manual) and other direct injection.

We should have all the details on 20 April.

Friday, April 8, 2011

The Kia Soul urban trendy style adopted by this new limited edition "Urban Design "
Kia will sell at the end of a very limited range of Kia Soul. This edition dubbed "Urban Design" was immediately recognized by its black wheels 18 inch specific, its front and rear bumpers black "glossy"and its aluminum-colored door handles. Side equipment includes the Urban Design finish "Play" series which includes automatic climate control, reversing radar, cruise control, MP3 CD player, iPod connection, the Bluetooth system. To mark the special series Kia adds to the Urban Design with a rearview camera display is integrated into the rearview mirror.
Kia will sell only 220 copies of Soul Urban Design. The urban crossover will be available only in version 1.6-liter CRDi diesel with 128 horsepower, mated to a five-speed mechanical gearbox. The invoice amount to € 20 490 € or 1,100 more than a finishing Soul "play " with the same engine.

Tuesday, April 5, 2011





During the last days of April, Kia will start deliveries in Spain, the new Picanto, urban model and attractive design that can be booked at dealerships. So far only five-door body in order to qualify for the three will have to wait until autumn.

The range of the new Picanto is composed of two petrol engines and four trim levels. The block cheaper, a 1.0i with 69 hp variants can be combined in Basic, Concept and Drive, while the more powerful engine, a 1.2i 16v with 85 hp, is sold exclusively with the most complete Emotion. In all cases, the gearbox is used five-speed manual.

Recommended prices with discount included, are:

Basic 69 hp 1.0i  € 7,790
Concept 69 hp 1.0i € 9,090
Drive 69 hp 1.0i € 9,790
Emotion 85 hp 1.2i € 11,090

In all cases, the standard equipment can be considered quite rich because there is no shortage of six airbags, ABS, EBD, electric front windows, central locking, trip computer, folding rear seat, etc. The allocation may be increased to levels higher segment, such as the Emotion that already includes LED daytime running lights, fog lights, automatic lights, air conditioning, rear power windows, electrically operated folding door mirrors, leather-wrapped steering wheel leather, radio CD MP3, USB port, bluetooth and alloy wheels.

Friday, April 1, 2011



The South Korean car maker Kia presented at the Seoul Motor Show (1st-10th April 2011) a new concept car. It is said Naimo, is equipped with an electric drive and is called by the Koreans as a CUV - crossover utility vehicle. The vehicle name is Kia, according to the Korean word "Ne-mo"and is based, which means "rectangular"means. The aim of the study is to explore the market opportunities for an emission-free city car.

Thursday, March 31, 2011

The Rio and the RioS both have a wheelbase that is 98.4-inch in length. These two models have the same height and width. The sedan model is slightly longer than these two models by a mere 10 inches.

Bluetooth connectivity is also available as an optional feature in the LX value package. In the 2010 Rio, all models had a standard manual transmission. In the 2011 Rio, manual transmission is only offered in the base model.

The exterior of the 2011 Rio looks great but it does not have the expensive design touches which are expected for a car that sells at such an inexpensive price. The new Rio has standard 14-inch wheels.

Standard features for the interior of the Rio are air conditioning, dual power sockets and audio system with four speakers. It also has power door locks and adjustable armrests for the rear seats. The sedan models also have an optional 60/40 split foldable rear seat.

Safety features include dual airbags for the front seats, side airbags, side curtain airbags and drum brakes. The base model has a fuel economy of 28 mpg for city and 34 mpg for highway.

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Moving on to the fuel economy, the 2010 Kia Rio will follow the standards set by its predecessors and is expected to achieve a great mileage in excess of 25mpg. Even the safety features including ABS, traction control, optional heated front seats, front and side curtain airbags and much more will be made available in the new Rio.

Therefore, unless you're hell bent on buying the new Honda Civic, Accord, or Hyundai Sonata, the new Rio may just be the ideal package for you; that too at an extremely affordable price.

You may also want to know more about the 2010 Kia Rio and check out the latest Kia Rio Reviews, pictures as well as specs

The Rio is the smallest vehicle made by Kia and it is also their most affordable. It comes in two body styles: a sedan or a hatchback. The available trim levels are base, LX and SX. The hatchback body style is available in LX and SSX trims only. All the models of the Rio have a 1.6-liter engine with 110-horsepower and five-speed manual transmission or a four-speed automatic transmission.

Compared to the 2010 model the 2011 Rio received a minor upgrade. The latest models now have bumpers and side moldings with the same color as that of the body. It also has new black bezels for the headlamps. The exhaust tip also has a new design and the side mirrors now have built-in turn signals. The interior of the 2011 Rio also has a new EcoMinder light. Another new addition to the new 2011 Kia Rio is the cruise control feature. The grilles of the Kia have been modified to match the look of the other vehicles of Kia.

The Rio and the RioS both have a wheelbase that is 98.4-inch in length. These two models have the same height and width. The sedan model is slightly longer than these two models by a mere 10 inches.

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While some people like to opt for the genuine manufacturers for the car accessories and the parts required for the Kia car models, there are others who also contact and sift through the offerings of the authentic dealers as well. The dealers of the Kia car accessories have their offices and the retails in the various cities of the world for the ease of the car owners. The buyers of the K. Rio accessories can also opt to procure the accessories or the car parts they are looking for, through the World Wide Web and have their order delivered at the specified addresses.

This is very beneficial for the people who live in the areas where the retails or the workshops have a selected range of the auto parts or the accessories. However, when buying the Kia Rio car accessories from the World Wide Web, one has to be very thorough in the dimensions of the part required, the year of manufacture, the serial number of the part and various other related aspects. This will allow the seekers of the Ki. Rio car accessories in finding the exact car part, which will fit their cars and help them enjoy the benefits of the same.

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