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Kia’s Sportspace concept won’t evolve into a station wagon version of the new Optima that debuted in New York last week. “We looked at it. It’s a beautiful car and obviously it’s a big deal in Europe mainly because they love estates over there,” Kia Motors America product planning vice president Orth Hendricks said. The company hinted at the possibility of an estate version of the Optima last March when it showcased the Sportspace concept in Switzerland. “What we found is that [an Optima wagon customer] is right on top of our Sorento buyer.” The Optima is Kia’s best-selling product in the U.S. where last year the company reported 159,020 sales compared to the Sorento…
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Kia’s Europe-only Cee’d small car has been spied once again. The revised Sport Wagon version has been spotted undergoing testing. This revised model is expected to sport exterior and interior changes plus engine upgrades. Currently the Sport Wagon model offers a wide array of powertrains, from a petite 1.4-liter gasoline engine to a torque-rich diesel to a range-topping unit with up to 126 bhp. Drivers can choose between either a manual or automatic transmission, both have six forward speeds. SEE ALSO: 2016 Kia Sorento Review The Kia Cee’d was designed and developed specifically for the European market and not surprisingly it’s built there. Along with the Sport Wagon…
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The 2016 Kia Optima just debuted here at the New York Auto Show after going through a careful transition into a new generation under the watchful eye of supreme design leader Peter Schreyer. Following closely in the footsteps Kia imprinted during the Geneva Motor Show with its Sportspace concept, the new Optima looks like a step in the right direction for the South Korean auto brand. Two powertrains from the previous generation – a 2.4-liter direct injection four-cylinder engine and a 2.0-liter turbocharged direct injection four-pot – carry over offering 185 hp and 247 respectively. Those are both paired to six-speed automatic transmission, but there’s also a third pow…
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From the Adventures in Advertising files come a series of ads for Kia that are evidently too racy for their cars (that themselves aren’t). The ads hail from Brazil, where you think they would have an eye for this sort of thing. But Kia, a family-friendly carmaker with a full line of family-friendly toddler schleppers, is distancing itself from these cartoons that depict two things: a safe, innocent fairy tale on the left, and a hotter version on the right that leads into the back page of Oui. The ads are supposed to tout Kia’s dual-zone climate controls, which may require a stretch of the imagination that advertising bloggers possess in spades. Kia Motors America has m…
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As it turns out, Kia‘s inappropriately sexy ads that spread like wildfire through the blogosphere just a few weeks ago, weren’t Kia ads at all. Designed to help loosely deliver the message that the Korean automaker now has a dual-zone climate control system (showing two sides to the same story), the print ads drew plenty of attention and a firestorm of criticism for some rather creepy implications. Moma Propaganda, the agency behind the two ads, which took home two Lions awards from the prestigious Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity is now being stripped of its honors and banned from participating in next year’s competition. The agency failed to submit p…
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Kia pulled the wraps off of a new concept car in Chicago today, previewing a possible off-road capable version of the Soul. The Trail’ster concept is based on the Soul, but with an extra 2.5 inches of ground clearance, aluminum skid plates to protect the under-body and an unusual powertrain that offers highly capable, but efficient all-wheel drive. It wears Pirelli Winter Carving tires that are 245 millimeters wide all around and meant for offering traction over sketchy surfaces like snow and mud. Kia refers to its newest concept as a means for people who live in cities to escape their crowded environment in favor of spending time outside. Accordingly, the roof has a …
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Is the Kia Soul really off-road capable? The Korean automaker is testing the idea with its Trail’ster concept at the 2015 Chicago Auto Show, adding an extra 2.5 inches of ground clearance to the boxy, compact car. Under the body are aluminum skid plates for protection while Pirelli Winter Carving tires has this all-wheel drive Soul driving on snow and mud with ease. 2015 Chicago Auto Show Coverage Under the hood is a 1.6-liter turbo four-cylinder engine with 185 hp and 185 lb-ft of torque that sends power to the front wheels while an electric motor is used to power the rear wheels under acceleration while adding regenerative braking capabilities. Combined, the total …
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Kia built its reputation as an automobile manufacturer that offers content at a discount. One look at the 2015 Kia Forte5 and it’s easy to understand why. The compact hatchback can be equipped with features that were reserved for luxury vehicles a few years ago. Things like heated rear seats, a cooled driver seat, a heated steering wheel and an easy access seat are all available on this compact hatchback. Add a powerful turbocharged engine and an as-tested price of just $26,890 after destination charges and the Forte5 looks like a premium compact bargain. But is the car any good? SEE ALSO: 2014 Kia Forte5 SX Review To find out we put Amanda, our general consumer revi…
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Kia is celebrating its 2014 Pirelli World Challenge Championships at this year’s SEMA Show. After capturing the Grand Touring Sport (GTS) and Touring Car A (TC-A) championships in this year’s Pirelli World Challenge series, the Korean automaker will showcase a fleet of modified vehicles that highlight the imprint motorsports has left on the brand. The first of the vehicles have been revealed as a modified Kia Soul EV with a Smitten Ice Cream theme. SEE ALSO: SEMA Show Cars to Make Public Parade in Sin City According to Kia, the custom Soul EV “embraces the fun and festive atmosphere fans of our championship-winning race team experience while enjoying a day at the tra…
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SEMA is an annual event that allows automakers, tuner companies and aftermarket firms to showcase their hottest, most exciting products. Surprisingly the folks at Kia have decided to bring a modified minivan. SAY WHAT?! Sure, they may refer to their all-new Sedona as a “multipurpose vehicle” but its sliding doors and boxy dimensions betray its true form. In spite of these inconvenient truths they’ve managed to make this family hauler pretty cool. SEE ALSO: 2015 Kia Sedona Review It’s built specifically for people that go karting, an entry-level form of motorsport where many professional drivers get their start. Painted in a bold red and white scheme and slathered in…
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Kia plans to show off a new concept at the 2015 Chicago Auto Show. The Korean automaker will reveal a new take on one of its most popular vehicles. The concept is “built for city dwellers seeking an adventurous escape and intended to enable a variety of outdoor activities,” said Kia. Further details remain unreleased. 2015 Chicago Auto Show Preview Considering Kia says its a model built for city dwellers, our best guess is that it will be a take on the Kia Soul. A teaser image along with the name of the concept will be revealed tomorrow, January 29, so we don’t have long to wait for more details. Discuss this story at our Kia Soul Forum The post Kia Showing ‘Outdoors…
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We put a Nissan Sentra owner into a new 2017 Kia Forte for a test drive in the Malibu Canyons—and he was amazed by the experience. Watch the video here: The post 2017 Kia Forte Test Drive: Here’s What One Nissan Sentra Owner Said appeared first on AutoGuide.com News. Lees het hele artikel
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At the recent Montreal International Auto Show, Kia Canada rolled out a new turbocharged version of the Sportage crossover. Currently available in only LX and EX trim levels, this new SX model uses the same 2.0L turbocharged gasoline direct injection (GDI) engine found in the new Hyundai Sonata Turbo. No engine specifics have been provided, but in the Sonata it makes 274-hp and 269 lb-ft of torque, which should help this compact crossover really fly. In the Sonata, that engine makes 22/33-mpg (city/highway) so we expect similar numbers in the Sportage SX. Standard equipment on the SX trim includes items like a Smart Key Push Button start, Panoramic Sunroof, 18-inch wh…
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The Kia Mustang might be a reality later this year, when Kia shows off a pair of rear-wheel-drive coupe concepts in Frankfurt and Detroit. Taking the sports and muscle car fight to their respective home turfs, Kia will gauge public interest in buying a V8-powered sports car with a Korean nameplate – first at the Frankfurt Motor Show in September, then a second concept at the Detroit Auto Show next January. Similar what Hyundai does with its Genesis and Genesis Coupe, Kia will branch these V8 coupes from the K9 sedan that’s been caught testing back in Korea. If Kia can draw enough people from the Mustang and BMW camps, the production version will enter production in 2015…
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Last week at the 2013 Geneva Motor Show, Kia unveiled its new Cee’d and Pro_cee’d GT models, showing its focus on sportier, performance-focused models. That appears to just be the beginning, as the Korean automaker looks to bring new coupe models to market based on its GT and Provo concepts. The Provo concept (above) also debuted at the 2013 Geneva Motor Show, while the GT concept, which debuted at the 2011 Frankfurt Motor Show, is already rumored to head into production this year. SEE ALSO: Kia Provo Concept Has a Turbo Hybrid Surprise In a recent interview with Auto Express, Kia Motors Europe’s VP of Product Planning, Benny Oeyen, said that the GT is “close to bein…
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Kia is rolling out a new concept at the 2015 Chicago Auto Show next week called the Trail’ster. The Trail’ster is based on the Kia Soul and uses a rear electric all-wheel drive system along with a turbocharged engine to power all four wheels. A fully retractable canvas roof is also incorporated on the concept. 2015 Chicago Auto Show Preview The brand says the Trail’ster is for the “city-dweller-turned- outdoor-adventurer.” It will debut at the Chicago Auto Show on Thursday, February 12, at 9am. Discuss this story at our Kia Soul Forum The post Kia Trail’ster Concept Headed for Chicago appeared first on AutoGuide.com News. Lees het hele artikel
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Kia’s chief designer at its American design center wants to bring an affordable coupe to the U.S. market, to fight against the likes of the Scion FR-S and the Mazda MX-5 Miata. “We’d definitely make one if we had my way,” Tom Kearns, the head of Kia’s California design center told AutoCar. “I think we should do a coupé over a convertible. A cabrio would be fun, but an affordable coupé in the U.S. would prove more popular.” SEE ALSO: Kia GT Concept Info A Kia representative also confirmed to AutoGuide some time ago that the brand would be bringing out some type of sports car. Details are still hazy, but the brand has been hinting at its sports car future with some re…
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Korean automaker Kia is considering putting aside its planned diesel-engine mild hybrid program as emissions regulations become tighter and Volkswagen’s Dieselgate has heightened scrutiny of diesel engines. Albert Biermann, Kia’s performance development chief, told British publication Autocar it’s becoming more difficult to support the development of the more costly diesel engine as emissions regulations become increasingly tougher. “The research project is still going on,” Biermann told Autocar, “but the cost of electric motors and batteries in a hybrid is already significant. The question is whether it is really necessary to throw in a more expensive diesel engine.” …
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[See image gallery at www.autoguide.com] The ribbon is cut and the cars are rolling off the assembly line at Kia’s new factory in Monterrey, Mexico, the automaker’s second in the western hemisphere after opening a plant in Georgia about eight years ago. At a cost of more than $3-billion, the plant is hone to production of the facelifted 2017 Kia Forte sedan, with the Forte5 hatchback and another compact car coming soon. The AutoGuide.com team had a chance to check out the new plant and learn how Kia hopes it will help continue its rapid growth. 1. It’s Massive Kia’s newest plant spans some 2.9 million square feet, which is more than 600,000 sq-ft larger than the C…
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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…
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Kia Carens Compact MPV Revealed as the New Rondo: 2012 Paris Motor Show Preview
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Kia has revealed its all-new Carens model ahead of its premiere at the 2012 Paris Motor Show, giving us a glimpse of what the Korean automaker calls a compact MPV. Essentially replacing what was known as the Rondo in the United States, the Carens features signature Kia styling while offering seating up to seven. Unfortunately most of the details on the multi-purpose vehicle will be kept under wraps until the auto show in France, but the automaker did say that it will be on sale in Europe starting next spring. Kia did not, however, release any information on what other markets it will make an appearance in. Originally sold throughout North America, it was dropped from …
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Hyundai And Kia To Pay $200 Million Settlement Due To TikTok Inspired Car Thefts
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Hyundai and Kia are settling big. TikTok is more than just a medium to look at the coolest new dances and fashion trends presented by people you’ve probably never heard of. Unfortunately, a series of viral TikToks exposed that a shocking amount of Hyundai and Kia vehicles can be stolen very easily. This information spread like wildfire, resulting in a rash of ongoing thefts that have displeased insurance companies, municipalities, and customers alike. Hyundai and Kia are settling; the brand will shell out $200 million because of the thefts. This settlement should cover the nine million drivers affected by the thefts, with $145 million earmarked for out-of-pocket losses…
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Hyundai-Kia will outsell Toyota and Honda in May sales, according to TrueCar. TrueCar expects Hyundai-Kia to sell 115,434 units in May. This number represents an increase of 43.4 percent over May 2010 making the Korean group a 10.9 percent market share putting it number three behind Ford and GM. Hyundai-Kia has gathered a momentum caused by the earthquake slow down affecting Honda and Toyota. The earthquake caused a shortage crisis and low incentives, contributing to the Korean’s expected third place rank. “There have been some real and perceived shortages of Japanese vehicles, and the message to consumers when they look around in the media is ‘you might as well not buy…
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BMW, Hyundai Receive High Marks in J.D. Power’s Tech Experience Index Study
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BMW and Hyundai owners are satisfied with their vehicle’s technology. The inaugural J.D. Power 2016 U.S. Tech Experience Index (TXI) Study has been released, measuring the overall customer experience with vehicle technology in their respective segments. The TXI Study surveys a vehicle owner’s experiences, usage and interaction with driver-centric technology after 90 days of ownership. The major technology categories analyzed in the study include collision protection, comfort and convenience, driving assistance, entertainment and connectivity, navigation and smartphone mirroring. SEE ALSO: Feature Focus: 2017 Hyundai Elantra’s Safety Tech Holding the highest overall …
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The Canadian new vehicle market is not merely a mini-representation of the U.S. auto industry. Full-size pickup trucks own a significantly larger percentage of the Canadian market, for example, and Canadians are nearly three times more likely to buy a Toyota Corolla than a Toyota Camry. The Canadian market can, however, be a useful test bed. Some new vehicles pass the test, such as the BMW X1, which enjoyed 16 fruitful months in Canada before grabbing a slice of the American pie. Others, such as the Chevrolet Orlando, wilt under the pressure of the Ontario-built Dodge Grand Caravan, endure a brief four-year run, and never even get a chance to make it in America. Oth…
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