Kia nieuws

Another triple victory for Kia’s design excellence! Following the triple trophies won at the iF Design Award earlier in 2018, Kia has triumphed again at the Red Dot Award, receiving three prestigious awards for Kia Stinger, Kia Stonic and Kia Picanto. Arranged by the Design Zentrum Nordrhein Westfalen in Germany, the Red Dot Design Award is one of the most highly-respected international design awards in the world, alongside the iF Design Award and IDEA Design Award. The product design category saw heated competition this year with over 6,300 products from 59 countries. This year was all the more special for Kia with the new fastback sports sedan Stinger …

Nowadays, some hatchbacks are giving crossovers a run for their money with respect to their cargo hauling capabilities. Moving a lot of things in a car can quickly become a drag if you don’t own something big enough to get the job done well. There’s nothing more annoying than having to make multiple trips when a single trip with a larger vehicle would have met your moving needs. This is where the appeal of crossovers comes in. They mostly drive like a regular 4-door sedan, but due to longer wheelbases and an overall larger size, they offer impressive amounts of cargo space to handle whatever is thrown at them. ALSO SEE: Top 10 Hot Hatches We Wish Were Sold in North Am…

“Kia has updated its Optima saloon and Optima Sportswagon estate with revised styling, new engines and additional technology.” Click to Read More Lees volledige artikel

In celebration of Earth Day, we’d like to take you on Kia’s green journey. In efforts to achieve a sustainable future, Kia pursues significant ECO dynamic activities. In 2014, Kia ranked 35th in the 2014 Best Global Green Brands, marking its footprint as a rising star among global automotive brands in terms of sustainability and environmental friendliness. The environmentally friendly brand ECO dynamics was first launched in 2009 as part of Kia’s firm commitment to the pursuit of zero emissions in the brand’s future. “Eco”, taking lead from “Ecology” and “Economy”, paired with “Dynamics” – ECO dynamics – translates to “Automobile of Sustainable Mobility”. Followi…

“It handles really well, the steering is responsive, it took corners like a champ and as a result, I felt really confident and also safe while driving” Click to Read More Lees volledige artikel

[See image gallery at www.autoguide.com] The 2019 Kia Soul has been photographed in a parking garage in Korea, giving us our best look yet at Kia’s next-generation version of the squarish little crossover. The photos, taken by a Motorgraph forum member, reveal the 2019 Soul’s front daytime LED running lights and four front fog lamps. The new Soul’s front end also appears rather similar to the 2018 Hyundai Kona’s, with narrow LED daytime running lights and a narrow mailslot-style intake that is joined by a large lower grille section. To our eye, the side profile looks almost identical to the current Soul. The vertically mounted taillights seen on the current version a…

Kia has developed a new wireless charging system for use on the Soul EV. Kia calls it an important step in the future of EVs. The Hyundai-Kia America Technical Center (HATCI) has been in a three-year partnership with California-based wireless power company Mojo Mobility to develop automotive wireless charging. Mojo has worked on wireless power transfer for automotive use as well as for mobile and medical devices. The project was partly funded by a grant from the U.S. Department of Energy. HATCI and Mojo first worked on a compact wireless charging system that could transfer more than 10 kilowatts through to the vehicle. The two were able to achieve power transfer effic…

“Designers were inspired by the ‘Gravity of Prestige’ design concept with its rich details and solid surfaces.” Click to Read More Lees volledige artikel

Kia excited fans and automobile enthusiasts at the 2018 New York International Auto Show (NYIAS) with the world debut of the 2019 K900, Optima and the refreshed Grand Carnival (Sedona). The reveals were abundant in terms of design, technology, and power upgrades, sure to keep everyone on their toes for more to come in the future. Continue reading to find out more! All-New K900 The all-new second-generation K900 combines a dignified and sophisticated exterior design, a beautifully crafted cabin featuring premium materials, and performance characteristics that befit a world-class flagship sedan. Reimagined in every way, the K900 brings an array of new systems and …

The Kia K900 has not been a very popular vehicle in the United States. The automaker sold just 455 of the full-size sedans in all of 2017, and 2016 wasn’t much better with just 834 units sold. The first model years for the vehicle in the US were a bit stronger, with Kia selling 1,330 in 2014 and 2,524 in 2015. Those are still extremely low numbers, though, especially for a volume brand like Kia, so why did the company bother engineering an all-new model for 2018? We asked Kia USA product boss Orth Hendrick the same thing, who explained the interesting circumstances behind the car. He said that shortly after the recession, they noticed that many luxury buyers were mov…

A new Green Light Project (GLP) Vocational Training Center has opened in the Gahengeri Sector of the Rwamagana district in Rwanda’s Eastern Province to teach agricultural skills to young adults. The new GLP training facility will foster greater self-sufficiency throughout the region, helping local communities generate sustainable income from agricultural sales. The Rwanda center is the tenth GLP project established across seven different African nations since 2012. This Vocational Training Center is the latest stage in Kia’s ongoing Green Light Project global corporate social responsibility (CSR) program. The Green Light Project strives to improve access to healthcare, e…

Kia is open to producing different model variants of the Stinger sedan, so long as sales and interest in the performance four-door remain strong. Speaking to AutoGuide at the 2018 New York International Auto Show, Kia North America product planner Orth Hendrick said the company is open to producing different model variants of the Stinger. He didn’t go into detail on what the Korean automaker may be considering for the car, but a performance version, special editions, or maybe even a version with some more premium content aren’t outside of the realm of possibility. “We’re looking at it (different Stinger variants),” Hendrick said. “The reaction has been phenomenal to (th…

“The exterior features simple, smoothed over styling and an abundance of chrome trim. The cabin is similarly restrained and features a wrap-around dash that is intended to “cocoon” the driver and front seat passenger”. Click to Read More Lees volledige artikel

Flagship Vehicles for automobile brands, as you already know, marks the highest level of excellence. They are the vehicles that demand the most attention and create the most anticipation. Recently for Kia, there are two definitive flagship models that cannot go unmentioned when talking about “Kia”. Stinger: Kia’s Milestone The Stinger, Kia’s very first GT production car, generated worldwide buzz at its launch, swept several awards and is consistently praised for its exhilarating handling characteristics, pristine refinement, and extraordinary gran turismo capabilities. The Stinger is available with a selection of turbocharged gasoline and diesel engines, fe…

[See image gallery at www.autoguide.com] Four years after its last refresh, Kia has given its Sedona minivan yet another makeover. In a segment with few competitors, Kia has opted to give its Sedona another refresh rather than develop a next-generation model. The updated minivan makes its debut at the 2018 New York Auto Show, four years after the last updated Sedona bowed at the same show. Once again, it receives new front and rear fascias that feature a similar design language as other models in Kia’s lineup. In addition, the minivan benefits from a newly available rear-seat entertainment system and other convenience features. Helping give the Sedona a sharper appe…

[See image gallery at www.autoguide.com] Looking to stay competitive in the crowded midsize sedan segment, Kia has unveiled the refreshed Optima at the 2018 New York Auto Show. Sporting new design cues inside and out, the 2019 Kia Optima also benefits from expanded ADAS technology, a new UVO infotainment system, and available European-inspired red and black two-tone sport leather-trimmed seats. In additional, available enhancements for the sedan include new alloy wheel choices, ambient LED interior lighting, and a new Passion Red exterior paint shade. Starting with the base LX model, the Optima now comes standard with Stinger-inspired LED daytime running lights, new…

[See image gallery at www.autoguide.com] The completely redesigned 2019 Kia K900 has debuted at the 2018 New York Auto Show. The Korean automaker’s flagship sedan is set to go on sale in the U.S. during the fourth quarter of 2018 and was conceived and created in Kia’s design studio in Korea, with collaboration from the Irvine, California-based studio. The second-generation K900 hopes to bring a new definition of premium luxury to the Kia brand, measuring slightly longer and wider than its predecessor. Kia says its designers were inspired by a design ethic they call “The Gravity of Prestige” when it came to styling the new K900. Up front, the sedan gets a new “Quadri…

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The 2019 Kia K900 has been shown in full ahead of its debut at the 2018 New York International Auto Show later this month. The 2019 K900 is the new flagship luxury sedan for the Kia brand and is set to go on sale globally this year. It was styled by designers at Kia’s two global design studios in Namyang, Korea and Irvine, California and follows a minimalist ethos both inside and out. The exterior features simple, smoothed over styling and an abundance of chrome trim. The cabin is similarly minimalist and features a wrap-around dash that is intended to “cocoon” the driver and front seat passenger, Kia says. Some light details on the new K900 have also been shared by K…

Hyundai and Kia are being investigated by safety watchdog groups in the United States due to multiple reports of airbag failures in the Korean brands’ vehicles. According to Reuters, the National Highway Traffic Saftey Administration has received reports of six crashes in which six separate people were injured when the airbags failed to deploy in Hyundai and Kia cars. Four of the accidents were in 2011 Hyundai Sonata sedans, while two were in 2012 and 2013 Kia Fortes. Hyundai-Kia also said it was aware of two deaths linked to the crashes, which were reportedly the result of high-speed head on collisions. NHTSA is currently looking at recalling 425,000 2012-2013 Kia For…

“By constantly altering which wheel(s) power flows to, based on steering input and available traction, the Stinger retains the nimble nature of a traditional rear-wheel-drive sport sedan while adding additional front-wheel grip when it benefits traction and driver control.” Click to Read More Lees volledige artikel

[See image gallery at www.autoguide.com] Kia has announced U.S. pricing for the 2019 Sorento, which is available in five trim levels. The standard 2019 Kia Sorento L is priced from $26,980 including destination, marking an increase of $90 compared to the outgoing model. Powered by a 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine, the Sorento now comes standard with a new seven-inch touchscreen audio head unit and a revised six-speed automatic transmission. In addition, the 2019 model receives new front and rear fascias, giving it a more sophisticated appearance. The interior is also noticeably more upscale, while adding new technology such as available Driver Attention Warning, Lan…

The 2019 Kia K900 appears to have leaked ahead of its debut, with sharp-eyed car enthusiasts photographing it on the back of a flatbed. These images were making their rounds on Twitter today and while extremely grainy, show the new K900 completely uncovered. Not surprisingly, the full-size sedan’s design stays true to the sketches Kia released earlier this month, with rounded headlights and taillights and a beltline seam splitting the car just beneath the side windows. There’s also integrated dual exhaust outlets, multi-spoke alloy wheels and an abundance of chrome trim. Kia today released a sketch of the interior of the new K900, showing a Mercedes-Benz inspired hori…

Kia has released a design sketch showing the dashboard layout and interior of its new K900 full-size sedan. The 2019 Kia K900 will make its debut later this month at the 2018 New York Auto Show. Kia already released sketches previewing the exterior of the sedan, but this is the first time we’ve gotten a look at the redesigned cabin. While certainly not a bad thing, we sense some heavy Mercedes-Benz influence with the new K900’s interior. The diamond-quilted stitching on the doors is very Mercedes-Benz, as are the silver row of buttons located just below the floating infotainment screen – another design trend Mercedes pioneered. Other standout design features include t…

Kia excited fans and car enthusiasts all over the world at the 2018 Geneva International Motor Show with the unveiling of its latest models. The all-new Kia Ceed and Ceed Sportswagon took center stage making their world debut next to the upgraded Optima range and new Rio GT Line. Read on for more details! New Kia Ceed and Ceed Sportswagon The third-generation Ceed and Ceed Sportswagon were designed, developed, engineered, and being built in Europe. This generation sports a new naming format – with the c’eed becoming the Ceed – consolidating its reputation as a car for the Community of Europe with European Design. The all-new Ceed is lower and wider …