2011 Kia Optima Test Drive

If the Optima were a farmer, its standard-equipment crop would be bountiful. A dual exhaust with chrome tips; turn signals integrated into the mirror housings a sound system with Sirius satellite radio and USB, auxiliary, and Bluetooth connectivity; a tilting and telescoping steering wheel; and power locks and windows are all standard on the base LX model. The rear seat splits 60/40 and folds, and all automatic models come with cruise control.2011 Kia Optima Test Drive

Three trim levels are primarily differentiated on the outside by their wheel sizes. LX models wear 16s, EXs get 17s, and the big-dog SX rolls on 18s. To the LX�s gear, the EX adds fog lights, heated outside mirrors, body-color door handles, a little more chrome pizzazz, a rearview camera, push-button ignition, dual-zone climate control, and Kia�s new Uvo vehicle-interface system developed with Microsoft.

Spring for the SX, and you�ll net HID headlights, LED taillights, and an LCD information screen tucked into the instrument panel. The SX also is set apart with a unique appearance, thanks to a separate grille design, exclusive rocker moldings, a lip spoiler, and red brake calipers. Inside is French-stitched black leather, with metal pedals and paddle shifters to make the driver feel faster.

While the look is thoroughly overhauled, don�t expect pricing to change much. When the new Optima goes on sale in early fall of 2010, the sticker should stay close to today�s range of $18,000 to $23,000.

Regardless, in the hyper-competitive mid-size-sedan market, Kia has nothing to lose and everything to gain by turning its milquetoast Optima into something other than what it is today.

Right now Kia is busy at this year�s New York auto show, for debut of the redesigned Sportage, the new Forte hatchback, and the all-new Optima sedan detailed here.While preliminary sketches suggested an Optima with a hot-rod chop to the roof, the production version has less-severe proportions and windows out of which people can actually see. Longer (by 1.7 inches), lower (by an inch), and wider (by 0.9 inch) than the outgoing car, the Optima forms a much more dramatic shape than the model it replaces, yet its shape is not as commanding as that of its platform-mate, Hyundai�s suddenly smokin� Sonata.

Optima design isn�t quite as sultry as the Sonata�s, the powertrains will be precisely as stimulating, because they�ll be shared. A direct-injection, 2.4-liter inline-four is the standard engine, available in the base LX trim with either a six-speed manual or a six-speed automatic. A direct-injection, turbocharged four is the hot mill, with a whopping 274 horses from just 2.0 liters. Sadly, that engine will only be available with the automatic. And like the Sonata, the Optima will yield a hybrid option early in 2011. The suspension, too, is shared with the Sonata, with MacPherson struts, coil springs, and an anti-roll bar up front and a multilink setup with coils in back.

2010 Kia Ray Plug in Hybrid Concept

KIA RAY PLUG-IN HYBRID CONCEPT

The concept car Plug-in Hybrid the South Korean manufacturer has done yesterday, beginning a world premiere. Result: a study of style as futuristic as green! In practice, opens its doors opposing a luxurious cocoon designed for 4 people.
 

 Kia Ray Plug-in Hybrid Concept is powered by an all-aluminum 153-horsepower Gasoline Direct Injection (GDI) 1.4-litre engine mated to a permanently-engaged fixed ratio Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT), which is used in combination with a 78kw electric motor. To encourage economical driving, the “Ray” is equipped with an engine-power saving alternator management system and a toggle gear-shift indicator. Moreover, the custom-designed low-rolling resistance tyres with a hexagon pattern in narrow 20-inch (195/50R20) construction also contribute to improve efficiency.

2012 Kia Carnival S Review

2012 Kia Carnival S Review

First, the Kia Carnival 2012 comes with a long wheelbase of 3020 mm. Secondly, all the line-up Carnival 2012 has Bluetooth. And lastly, Kia offers a version of the legendary "R-series" CRDi turbo diesel.

"Significant changes are no longer Carnival S had a short wheelbase. In its place comes the Grand Carnival S. The Grand Carnival, and Platinum SLI still there, "explained Tony Barlow, COO of Kia Motors Australia.

Grand Carnivals entry level using a 3.5-liter V6 DOHC CVVT plus, the more powerful and efficient than previous engines of 2.7-liter. Prospective purchasers Grand Carnival Si, and Platinum SLI can choose 3.5-liter gasoline engine or 2.2-liter CRDi diesel R-Series. 2.2-liter CRDi engine efficiency and power better than 9.2-liter engine previously.

Issued from the engine torque 2.2-liter CRDi up 25% or to 429 Nm. While the 192 hp power. Fuel consumption (fuel oil) fell 3.7%. All models get a revised Grand Carnival 6-speed automatic transmission.

Compared to the previous transmission 5-speed automatic, new transmission has 62 fewer component pieces so that it becomes lighter 12 kg. People movers are sold in Australia at prices below AUS $ 55,000.

2011 Kia Sedona LX LWB specifications and features with price details

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2011 Kia Sedona LX LWB Specifications and Features

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The 2011 Kia Sedona is powered by a 271-horsepower, 3.5-liter V6 engine, mated to a 6-speed automatic transmission with Sportmatic manual control.The Sedonas interior configuration really makes the most of the available space, with three rows of seating and space for up to seven. Second-row captains chairs are removable and the 60/40-split third-row seat folds fully into the floor to make available a flat cargo area. A 50/50-split removable third-row seat completes the seating for seven. The Sedona comes with sliding doors on both sides.The Sedona offers good acceleration, even with a full load, thanks to the torquey character of the V6 engine. Properly equipped, the Sedona can tow up to 3,500 lb. A 4-wheel independent suspension employs MacPherson struts in front and a multi-link design in back, with stabilizer bars front and back. The Sedona handles surprisingly well. As with most minivans, it steers and maneuvers much more like a sedan than a van.

2011 Kia Sedona LX LWB specifications

• Standard Engine 3.5L V6
• Standard Transmission 6 Speed Automatic
• Cylinders 6
• Horsepower @RPM 271@6300
• Fuel Economy Cty/Hwy 18 / 25
• Combined Fuel Economy 21
• EPA Class Two Wheel Drive Minivan
• Number of Valves 24
• Torque @RPM N/A
• Fuel Type System Gas Engine / Multi-Port Fuel Injected
• Turbo (Yes/No) No
• Overdrive Transmission Yes
• Battery Output N/A
• Compression 10.6:1
• Displacement 3474 / 212
• Bore X Stroke 3.66x3.43
• Cruising Range 443.1 miles

2011 Kia Sedona LX LWB features with price details

• Anti-Theft & Locks

  • Vehicle Anti-Theft Via Alarm
  • Child Safety Door Locks Located On Sliding Van Doors
  • Selective Unlocking
  • Power Door Locks Operated Via Remote and Internal Switch

• Braking & Traction

  • Brake Assistance
  • Traction Control
  • Front Power 297-mm Vented Disc and Rear Power 302-mm Solid Disc
  • Electronic Brake Force Distribution
  • Electronic Stability Control (ESC) Vehicle Stability Control System
  • 4-Wheel Anti-Lock Brakes

• Doors

  • Driver Side Sliding Van Door With Hold Open Mechanism
  • Passenger Side Sliding Van Door With Hold Open Mechanism

• Electrical

  • 130-Amp Alternator
  • Front Illuminated Cigarette Lighter With Front Ashtray
  • Delayed Power Retention
  • 80-Amp/Hour, 660 Cold Cranking Amp Battery
  • Battery Saver
  • Rear Power Outlet
  • 2 Front Power Outlets, 1 Integrated With Cigarette Lighter

• Engines & Emissions

  • Oil Cooler
  • 3.5-Liter, 60-Degree V6, CVVT 24-Valve, DOHC, MPFI Engine; Front Mounted With Horsepower Of 271@6300, Torque Of 248@4500, Alloy Block and Alloy Cylinder Heads
  • ULEV Emissions
  • Roadside Assistance Warranty For 60,000-Miles, 60-Months

• Entertainment, Communication & Navigation

  • Radio Antenna
  • USB Port
  • Front Auxiliary Audio Input Jack
  • Wireless Communication Access For Bluetooth(R) Enabled Devices
  • AM/FM Radio With 6 Speakers Total; CD Player; MP3 Player; Sirius(R) Satellite Radio

• Exterior Lighting

  • Projector Beam Halogen Headlights

• Exterior, Design, Paint & Finish

  • Metallic Paint (If Selected)
  • Rear Step Up Bumper
  • Front Air Dam
  • Front and Rear Body Color 2.5-MPH Impact-Absorbing Bumpers
  • Body Color Grille
  • Body Color Located On Exterior Door Handles, Rear Garnish and Side Sills

• Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning

  • Manual Air Conditioning
  • Rear HVAC Ducts
  • Interior Air Filter

• Instrumentation

  • Service Interval Indicator
  • Warning Lights
  • Steering Wheel Mounted Controls For Audio
  • Clock
  • Tachometer
  • Cruise Control
  • Tire Pressure Monitor
  • Voice Activated Controls For Bluetooth(R) Wireless Enabled Devices

• Interior Lighting

  • Front, Second and Third Row Reading Lights
  • Delayed Courtesy Light
  • Interior Load Area Light

• Interior, Design, Decor & Floor Covering

  • Carpet Located In Passenger Cabin and Cargo Area
  • Plastic Door Scuff

• Remote Controls & Remote Releases

  • Keyless Entry Operated Via Key Fob
  • Remote Fuel Door Release
  • Multi-Function Remote Operates Anti-Theft, Door Lock/Unlock and Panic Alarm
  • Panic Alarm

• Safety

  • Seat Mounted Front Side Airbags
  • Side Guard Door Beams
  • Front, Second and Third Row Seatbelt Height Adjusters
  • L A T C H
  • Front Passenger Airbag With Dual Stage Deployment
  • Third Row 3-Point Center Seatbelt
  • Front and Rear Crumple Zones
  • Passenger Airbag Cutoff
  • Front and Rear Side Head Curtain Airbags
  • Driver Airbag With Dual Stage Deployment
  • Rear Electronic Parking Aid With Alarm and Ultrasonic Sensors
  • Front, Second and Third Row 3-Point Seatbelts
  • Front Pretensioners With Force Limiters
  • Front Active Head Restraints
  • Automatic Locking Retractors

• Seats

  • Double Raschel Cloth Seats
  • Front Dual Reclining Bucket Seats, Driver Side Manually Adjusts 6 Ways Total, Adjustable Headrests and Fold-Down Center Armrests
  • Third Row 60/40 Split Folding Reclining Hideaway Bench Seat With Manually Adjustable Headrests
  • Driver Manual Lumbar Support
  • Second Row Dual Sliding Reclining Folding Removable Bucket Seats Manually Adjusts 4 Ways Total With Manually Adjustable Headrests and Fold-Down Center Armrests
  • Easy Entry Device

• Steering

  • Power Rack and Pinion Variable Assisted Steering
  • Tilt Steering Column

• Storage

  • Door Mounted Storage
  • Coinholder
  • Exterior Rails
  • Overhead Console Storage
  • Cupholders
  • Front Covered Lower Console Storage Located On Dash
  • Underseat Storage
  • Lockable and Illuminated Glovebox
  • Front Dual Seatback Storage Pockets
  • Open Lower Console Storage Located On Floor
  • Cargo Area Tiedown Hooks
  • Folding Extendible Side Table Located Between On Front Passenger Side

2011 KIA Sportage Spec

2011 KIA Sportage Spec

All New Kia Sportage looks rather like a Korean car production, but the All New Kia Sportage times its very European feel to offer vehicles that offer valor.

These vehicles offer comfort by offering an adjustable seat position automatically. Additionally grip the steering wheel is very attractive offer with easy riders set the size of the steering wheel position, by not forgetting the music control panel inside the steering wheel.

Besides the All New Kia Sportage also has an elegant dashboard design, equipped with radio control buttons, CDs, USB and Ipod just like any other European vehicles.

Specifications :

Dual CVVT engine 1998 cc

Max. Output (ps / rpm) 166 / 6200

Max. Torque (kg.m / rpm) 20.1 / 4.600Transmisi 6 Speed ​​Automatic

Rack & pinion steering

Hydaulic Power Steering Power Assisted w / Tilting

Front and rear disc brakes

Suspension 

Front: Mc Pherson Type w / Coil Spring & Shock Absorber Gas

Rear: Multy Link w / Gas Shock Absorber

Dimension

Length x Width x Height 4445 x 1855 x 1635 mm

Wheelebase 2640 mm

Tire

Alloy Wheel 225 / 60 R17

2013 Kia Sorento

Executive Kia Sorento with its elegant color scheme is the noble-wheel drive vehicle immediately apparent. Because many of the standard model contrasting black details are here in body color - from the bumpers, door panels and wheel arches on the mirror triangle and mirror up to the roof rails. Also distinctive are the five-spoke 20-inch alloy wheels with high-gloss piano finish (with the body color Snow White and Black, Titanium Silver Metallic with the rims in silver).

2013 Kia Sorento 

The Executive Kia shows itself not only visually exclusive, but also offers luxurious comfort. For the special model is based on the top version of SPIRIT and provides (with 6.5-inch touchscreen) including map navigation, rearview camera, power button with Smart Key, xenon headlights, dual-zone climate control, heated front seats, electrically adjustable driver seat, aluminum pedals, aluminum-look interior, supervision, tools, cruise control, rear parking sensors, LED rear lights and dark tinted windows from B pillar. The range of optional equipment includes a panorama roof, part leather seats, six-speed automatic, removable trailer hitch and a third row of seats, which makes the Sorento to the seven-seater.

Motorized Executive is the Kia Sorento with the powerful 197 hp 2.2-liter turbo diesel from the "R" series by Kia. The all-aluminum engine with variable turbine geometry mobilizes a maximum torque of 421 Nm and is equipped with a six-speed manual transmission and permanent all-wheel drive (electronically controlled) combined. The Sorento Executive accelerates in 9.6 seconds at 100 mph and reaches a top speed of 190 kilometers per hour. The average consumption is 6.6 liters per 100 kilometers (CO2 emissions: 174 g / km).

The safety equipment includes six airbags, active front head restraints, electronic stability control ESC and a tire pressure monitoring system. The European crash testing, Euro NCAP completed the Sorento awarded the highest "5 star". Like all Kia models given the Sorento a comprehensive warranty of seven years or 150,000 miles.

Kia K9 2013

Made in collaboration with the Hyundai Genesis, provides the driver technologies.

Flagship of the Korean Kia sedan K9 is built on the same mechanics of the Hyundai Genesis. Initially marketed in the Asian market, with 3.3-liter V6 engine 300 hp and 3.8-liter, 334 horsepower, the K9 will then be exported to Europe - but not before 2013 - which most likely will change the name.

The Kia 9, that betrays a certain resemblance to the design of the BMW 7 Series, especially in the rear three-quarters is the first Kia vehicle to rear wheel drive, is equipped with the most advanced electronic control systems.

2013 Kia Soul Review

2013 Kia Soul is one of the best selling Kia models in North America, the car is small and very popular. Especially young people, to find support and reasonably priced compact cars.

Its striking design with an eclectic mix of curves and edges makes the small car in the SUV look very independent, so speak with us but not to the taste of the masses. This is especially the front end with its muscular appearance and the futuristic-looking LED daytime running lights that stuff out well apart from other vehicles in its class.

Also on board are, among other things, ABS, ESP, six airbags, automatic climate control, smart key system, including the start button, fog lights, electric windows front and rear, cruise control, an RDS radio with CD player with MP3 compatibility and 6 speakers, power steering, a rear parking including rear camera, an onboard computer, part-leather seats, a light sensor, an ambient lighting in the front doors, a front armrest, electrically adjustable, heated and foldable exterior mirrors, LED daytime running lights, LED taillights and 18 "alloy wheels.

The interior presents itself very fashionable and quite sporty. The black and brown dominate the interior and it fit well with the small car in the SUV look. Especially the brown / bronze metallic colored inlays on the center console, doors and steering wheel enhance the interior on this lot. Good processing and compliant materials as convincing as the many practical storage and the logical arrangement of all controls. The only negative attention are the center air vents, which have only a very limited range of adjustment.

Been very generous is the space available for passengers. The Kia Soul offers to its 412 cm length enough space on all seats, even for tall people. Failed is quite small, only the trunk, its normal size equal Kia did not mention in his records. Only the maximum capacity with the rear seats folded is given as 818 liters and creates acceptable ways to transport of bulky goods. A pretty fun gimmick are illuminated in different colors rings around the speakers in the front doors, with which the soul wants to emphasize its youthful charm.

Power was supplied with our test vehicle, the proven 1.6-liter CRDi turbodiesel engine that has an output of 115 hp (85 kW). Its maximum torque of 260 Nm the engine delivers 1900-2750 rev / min, which is already equal to the start much force.

Especially in combination with the fine 6-speed automatic transmission can be moved very pleasant to the soul. The gears are changed smoothly and quickly. Those who wish can also sort the gears via shift stick itself. The engine does its work to start and under hard acceleration though quite grumpy, but provides acceptable performance from. In 11.7 seconds from standstill to 100 km / h and it is up to 174 km / h.

Even when overtaking and in the intermediate sprint of the motor can persuade, but this is not the most economical for occasional retrieval performance. Specified by the factory 5.9 liter are hardly attainable even with the most tender foot on the accelerator. In our test, the soul has indulged in around 7.5 liters, so hes not one of the masters of his saving class.

Quite the taste of Europeans, however, hit the gear, which is quite a sporty, yet offer lots of comfort. Despite his construction of the Soul is perfect on the road and offers high safety reserves. He can also move dynamically in city traffic thanks to the lightweight but very direct power steering and also offers despite the visually quite small geratenen windows all-round visibility. Housed in the interior rearview mirror rearview camera, not has the largest representation, but it is nevertheless very helpful, and the picture has a good resolution.

Despite its compact dimensions, the Soul is recommended not only as an agile city car, but it is also a good companion on long distances, which is not only due to the pleasant spring, but also the length of the vehicle in relation to the large wheelbase.

The Kia Soul 2013, He is certainly one of the secrets in the Kia range. With compact dimensions of the Soul offers lots of room for passengers and a very complete equipment. The high seating position and maneuverability make the Soul in the city an ideal companion who can convince thanks to the powerful engine but also outside the city.

The performance may well inspire long-haul driver, only the sound insulation could be better and the trunk volume slightly larger. If you want to stand out from the crowd is with the soul also doing very well. Its unique design and good price / performance ratio should speak for the little Koreans.