2013 Kia Niro at IAA

Kia Motors presented at the Frankfurt Motor Show world premiere of a new B-segment study.

The automaker has released more pictures and also announced the name: 2013 Kia Niro is the concept vehicle that gives a preview of a possible new model series in this compact vehicle class.

The study is tailored to the big city life, is characterized by a distinctive, high design embodies both style and reliability.

The Kia Niro was designed by Kia's European design team and therefore in the immediate vicinity of the IAA. For the European Design Centre of the brand - which is headed by Gregory Guillaume - located in the Kia's European headquarters, which is located on the Frankfurt fairgrounds.

The concept of Kia Niro aims to meet the diverse needs of today's motorists. The compact-sized study occurs very confidently on, combines a playful and mischievous character with a robust yet very elegant body shape and shows a characteristic design, by contrasting materials - is animated - including stainless steel elements.

Kia investigated in the compact car field for a long time for new vehicle concepts for demanding riders who also place great emphasis on individuality. The Kia Niro - which was developed in Europe and is strongly oriented on the taste and to the demands of European customers - therefore find many items that you would normally expect only in higher vehicle classes.

By: Austin On 06:05

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2014 Kia Soul at IAA

At the IAA 2013 in Frankfurt, the second generation of the 2014 Kia Soul will celebrate their European premiere. We have first information.

Has celebrated its world premiere at the New York Auto Show in April 2013, the new Kia Soul, in the fall it is now presented for the first time in Europe.

Visually, the second generation is very similar to the first, the soul retains its edgy crossover design with, but looks much more modern and more spacious.

For the new Kia Soul also offers a design package, which further emphasizes the SUV character. By piano-black finish on the bumpers, side skirts and wheel arches of the soul acts more independent and robust.

That the second generation is even more spacious, is also on the new platform, which is based on the current cee'd. Thus, the new Soul is not only spacious, also the handling and ride comfort can thus clearly win. A stiffer chassis and better noise insulation should also provide more comfort.

The larger sized body also has a longer wheelbase, which should come primarily benefit the passengers in the rear. Also, the boot capacity is 354 liters with more spacious and can now also be enlarged variable.

In the engine, the customer between the 1.6 liter and the 1.6-liter GDI turbo diesel can choose standard features of the soul through a manual six-speed gearbox, on request, a 6-speed automatic is available.

Will have been upgraded and the equipment, the new Soul is available including LED daytime running lights, LED tail lights, xenon headlights, smart key, automatic climate control, cruise control, leather seats, heated seats front and rear and a panoramic glass roof.

By: Austin On 06:18

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2014 Kia Sportage Wonder Woman

Kia and DC Entertainment presented in New York now tailored to Wonder Woman Sportage model.

Already in October 2012, Kia launched Kia Optima Batman design, now Kia and DC Entertainment have presented a Kia Sportage version that would be suitable for Wonder Woman.

2014 Kia Sportage Wonder Woman is one of the main characters of DC Comics and Entertainment in the "Justice League" together with Batman, Superman, Green Lantern, The Flash, Aquaman and Cyborg go to protect the world from evil.

Even if Wonder Woman has super powers, they would be comfortable in their spare time traveling with a car. Kia has now been presented with the Sportage in the Wonder Woman look the perfect vehicle.

The combination of a striking red paint, a spoiler kit and the stars of the U.S. - flag on the side makes the special Sportage probably not just for Sportage Wonder Woman. But most striking feature is the radiator grille with the initials of Wonder Woman.

Of course, the interior was lined entirely to the taste of Wonder Woman and tailored with lots of red leather. A modern navigation directs the power to the woman next use. We are looking forward to see what superhero Kia devoted the next vehicle.

By: Austin On 20:23

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2013 Kia Provo Concept

Kia will show at the Geneva Motor Show with the 2013 Kia Provo Concept study of a small sports coupe.

The Korean manufacturer Kia has in recent years renewed its range dramatically. In the future, additional model lines will be added, with the Concept Car "Provo", the Koreans now show a small sports coupe.

With a length of only 388 cm of Provo is located in the B segment and fully trimmed for sportiness. The design looks like a very beefy, especially the front view has the potential to clear the left lane of the highway freely.

The two-tone paintwork underlines the dynamic character of the little Kia continues. The silver and orange blend it well and give the Provo an outstanding expression.

Design is very sporty and the interior, which is equipped with two sports seats and lots of decorative inlays in carbon look. The reduction to the essentials and a handy, small sports steering wheel round out the new design of interior design continues to decrease.

So that little Kia looks not only fast, but it is also, Kia has fitted the Provo with a hybrid drive. A 1.6-liter GDI turbo gasoline engine with 204 hp, assisted by an electric motor whose power is 45 hp.

During the gasoline engine drives the front axle, the power of the electric motor is fed to the rear axle. For instance, the Provo a "smart 4WD" drive. At low speeds, the Provo is even purely electric way.

Is first switched on a new dual-clutch transmission with seven speeds, a first for Kia. Although Kia currently precludes mass production of Provo, some elements of which will be sure to find in the next Kia models, especially the new automatic.

By: Austin On 17:26

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Kia Rio

Kia Rio is a subcompact automobile manufactured and marketed by Kia Motors since August 2000 and now in its third generation. Body styles have included a five-door hatchback and four-door sedan body styles, equipped with inline-four gasoline and diesel engines, and front-wheel drive.

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Kia Forte

Kia Forte is a compact car manufactured by Kia Motors since mid-2008 to replace the Cerato, available in two-door coupe, four-door sedan, five-door hatchback variants.In some markets, such as Costa Rica, Australia and Brazil, the Forte is marketed as the Kia Cerato replacing its predecessor of the same name. In Singapore, the name Kia Cerato Forte.

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Kia Optima

The Kia Optima is a mid-size four-door sedan manufactured by Kia Motors since 2000 and marketed globally through various nameplates. First generation cars were mostly marketed as the Optima, although the Kia Magentis name was used in Europe and Canada when sales began there in 2002.

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2013 Kia Pro cee'd

At the Paris Motor Show, the new 2013 Kia Pro cee'd will celebrate its premiere from March 2013 it will then be available.

The sporty version of the Kia cee'd, which is Kia Pro cee'd, at the Paris Motor Show for the first time shown to the public. The three-door compact car acts even more dynamic than its predecessor.

While the front end resembles that of ordinary cee'd, the rear end shows completely independent and very athletic. Technically, the Pro cee'd compensates the normal Kia cee'd.

There will be also the sleek coupe with the same petrol and diesel engines, the range of services extends to the start thus from 90 to 135 hp.

New Kia Pro cee'd available from March 2013.

By: Austin On 01:27

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2013 Kia Forte/K3

New generation of the C-segment car with surprising sporty.
Kia is on the rise worldwide. The South Korean automaker currently achieved growth rates, many of which others can only dream of. Thus, the success continues to come, is introducing new models on the market that make its predecessor look pretty old. The latest example is the successor to the 2013 Kia Forte/K3, which is mainly in the U.S. and in Asia extremely popular.

Dynamiker
World premiere of the celebrated rookie in the fourth quarter of 2012. As the first official sketches now show the new Kia Forte/K3 will turn out extremely dynamic. He carries forward the updated brand Grill clasp design. Narrow headlights and a wide air intake in the lower part of the front bumper emphasize the sporty appearance. The side view is characterized by a distinctive light edge and a sharp bend at the bottom of the doors. Fall behind the split rear light and the rear end to squat shape. According to Kia is the production model almost indistinguishable from the sketches. Only the hidden door handles have probably no chance of mass production.

Release date
The international launch of the new Kia Forte/K3 is early 2013. Details about engines, dimensions and features have not yet been revealed.

By: Austin On 14:38

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2013 Kia Sorento

Kia has since 2009 built second-generation Sorento SUV revised. At first glance, much tidier acting front is visible. The pentagonal shape of a black screen with previously stored in the front bumper air intakes are only hinted at yet. Instead of the round fog lamps are now installed nearly rectangular. The turn signals are not completely colored yellow, thus the headlights look almost white throughout. Kia has redesigned the rear light lenses, they now seem not so flat. The rear bumper was also redesigned.

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More economical with better suspension
The Engines terminate the Kia Sorento best in class in terms of consumption and pollutant emissions. Details on the engines - currently, the SUV with a 174-hp 2.4-liter four-cylinder gasoline engine or a 2.2-liter turbo diesel with 197 hp available - has not yet mirgeteilt the manufacturer. In addition, handling and comfort to be better than the pre-facelift model. Also, new security features to provide the revamped model. For the future, larger Sorento aluminum wheels, 19-inch model, available.

Sorento's interior is high quality
The interior of the deliverable as a five-or seven-seat SUV is expected to improve quality through more soft-touch surfaces. In addition, the Sorento, the center console with the seven-inch LCD monitor has been redesigned. The gear selector lever of the automatic version comes with a leather cover in the future. The 2013 Kia Sorento can be ordered with black or beige leather, depending on the model version may be let in through a panoramic glass roof, the sun.

By: Austin On 08:19

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