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Kia has announced pricing of its all-new 2014 Forte compact sedan, which will start at just $15,900. Establishing itself as the budget-oriented choice in the segment, the Forte has the lowest base price of any of its competitors. Offered in three trim levels, the $15,900 (plus $800 destination charge) LX model comes with a 148 hp 1.8-liter engine and a manual transmission. Those looking for an automatic will have to jump up to $17,400. The top-trim EX then starts at $19,400 and includes a 2.0-liter direct injection engine making 173 hp. That engine also delivers 24 mpg city and 36 mpg highway for a combined 28 mpg. SEE ALSO: 2014 Kia Forte First Drive LX models come …
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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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Are you self-conscious? Don’t like to stand out in a crowd? Would you rather blend into the background than be the center of attention? Well, when it comes to the automotive world, you are in luck. Some vehicles seem to have skipped class when it came time for their styling lesson. This is not to say they are ugly, but more that they lack any style whatsoever. We’ve all heard the clichés to describe these anonymously styled cars; plain vanilla, beige, white bread, etc. We like to think of them as stylistically-challenged. Regardless, if you don’t want to draw any undue attention towards yourself, here are ten vehicles that are guaranteed to blend into the landscape. L…
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Kia showcased a possible rival for the Nissan Juke compact-crossover this week at the Geneva Motor Show, features funky styling, a turbocharged engine and one extra trick up it’s sleeve: a hybrid powertrain. Although just a concept, the two-door Kia Provo will prove to be a serious competitor to the polarizing Nissan Juke, should Kia put this vehicle into production. Featuring a combined 250-hp from a turbocharged 1.6L four-cylinder engine and a 45-hp electric motor, is sure to be a fun-to-drive, small and capable crossover. That extra capability comes from a four-wheel drive system, which doesn’t take away from the Provo’s fuel efficiency. Thanks to its hybrid powertrai…
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Kia has unveiled its most performance-focused models ever today at the 2013 Geneva Motor Show, with the oddly named pro_cee’d GT and cee’d GT badges. Powered by turbocharged 1.6-liter, four-cylinder engines, the two hatches both make 201 hp and 195 lb-ft of torque. Both models were designed, developed, and manufactured in Europe – which means North American won’t be seeing either anytime soon. SEE ALSO: 2013 Geneva Motor Show Coverage The standard transmission on either model is a six-speed manual, and according to Kia, the front-wheel drive cars hit 62 mph in 7.7 seconds with a top speed of 143 mph. Both vehicles feature new front grilles and lamp clusters, deeper …
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With Honda recently announcing plans to enter the sub-compact crossover segment with a new model based on the Fit, Kia will toss its hat in the ring as well, debuting the Provo concept today at the Geneva Motor Show. Competitors to the segment-creating Nissan Juke, the Provo is a two-door coupe, though a four-door is likely in production form. Apart from the aggressive good looks the Provo boasts some solid performance too, and more than a few technological treats. Looking wide and sitting on big 19-inch wheels its powered by a turbocharged direct injection 1.6-liter 4-cylinder making 205 hp. Conventionally front-wheel drive, the Provo also boasts an active Smart 4WD…
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A track-inspired, three-door hatchback concept from Kia called the Provo will be heading to the 2013 Geneva Motor Show with images leaked ahead of its official debut. Though it’s just a concept, it’s one of the sportiest and most aggressive vehicles Kia has ever shown. It’s sleek, stylish, and its center-locking wheels give it a race-inspired look. The two-tone paint job works also, with the orange contrasting the pewter-like paint. The subtle chrome accent underneath the door surprisingly blends in, while the concept overall exudes a futuristic yet realistic design. SEE ALSO: 2013 GENEVA MOTOR SHOW PREVIEW The interior packs plenty of chrome trim and touchscreen te…
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Mercedes-Benz topped the list of car brands as rated by women on both purchasing experiences and browsing experiences at dealerships according to a new report. In the survey by Women-Drivers.com, women now account for over half of all car purchases while influencing and initiating an estimated 80 percent of them. The website tracks thousands of consumer reviews with regards to women’s purchasing and browsing experiences and scores are compiled from those reviews as written in 2012. Dealership scores range from 1.0 to 5.0 and those that score 3.8 or higher are recognized as Certified Women-Drivers Friendly. In the purchasing experience at dealerships category, Mercedes…
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In the market and shopping for a used car? Consumer Reports has released a list of 20 used vehicles to stay away from as they have a reputation for causing trouble. Listed is a top 20 list of used cars from 2003 to 2012 model year to avoid in alphabetical order. These vehicles had multiple years of much-worse-than-average overall reliability, according to Consumer Reports’ Annual Auto Survey. The BMW 7-Series may be the German automaker’s luxury flagship, but used models aren’t without their issues. From 2001-2008, the 7-Series featured the good ‘ol “Bangle Butt” and sported some highly controversial styling. Early production of that generation was overwhelmed with issue…
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Owners of Hyundai and Kia vehicles with overstated fuel economy ratings will now be given the option for a lump sum settlement payment, or continue with the Korean automaker’s debit card reimbursement plan. Hyundai has agreed to settle on the consumer lawsuits on its overstated fuel economy figures that has affected around 600,000 vehicles sold in America. Unfortunately, financial terms of the deal were not disclosed in the filing, so it’s unclear as to how much the automaker will be paying out. In total, 38 class action lawsuits have been consolidated into a single case, with one of those suits claiming that affected consumers should be paid $775 million. SEE ALSO: H…
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The 2013 Hyundai Sonata was updated this year with a larger battery pack that boosted the combined fuel economy by 2 mpg, a change that will also be introduced to the Kia Optima Hybrid. “The Optima Hybrid will receive updates as well (increased electric motor power, enhanced battery and increase in cargo capacity) in its own rights,” a source within Kia told AutoGuide.com. The timeline for when the updates will be coming was not revealed by the representative, but the 2014 model year is likely. If the changes carry over unchanged from the updated Hyundai Sonata, the Kia Optima Hybrid will be rated at 38 mpg combined, 40 mpg highway and 36 mpg city. SEE ALSO: 2013 Hy…
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Kia is preparing a redesigned Soul for 2014 and AutoGuide’s spy photographers just caught the car testing. The overall shape of the Soul looks like it will remain intact, but the roofline will be lowered and the stance will be made wider. Changes to the front fascia include a higher grille, a larger air intake and new square headlights with an LED strip on top. The dashboard has also been given a redesign, with a new touchscreen and a new layout for the center stack. SEE ALSO: Next Generation Kia Soul Coming in 2014 A 1.6-liter direct-injected four-cylinder is likely to be under the hood in the base model, producing 138 horsepower and 123 lb-ft of torque. A 2.0-lit…
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Welcome back to the all-you-can-eat Top-10 buffet! You know you want more, and AutoGuide’s happy to serve up another heaping helping of facts, neatly garnished with a sprig of fun. Grab a plate, load it up and tuck in to another generous portion of automotive infotainment. Last week C-Segment sedans battled it out for back-seat supremacy, and the Volkswagen Jetta drove away with top honors. But that was then, this is now. Movin’ on up the vehicular scale, mass-market, three-row crossovers are today’s target. SEE ALSO: Top 10 Compact Sedans with the Largest Back Seats These SUV replacements generally offer fashion-forward families more style and capability than tradit…
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A couple weeks ago our Top 10 target was the large-sedan segment. We looked at a diverse lineup of full-figured four doors, comparing them based on their theoretical maximum range. We multiplied the number of gallons in their respective fuel tanks by each of their highway economy ratings. SEE ALSO: Top 10 Large Sedans With the Longest Range Against all expectations the Volkswagen Passat TDI drove away with top honors, and it did so by a wide margin. It wasn’t just the comparison’s valedictorian; it skipped two grades took all AP classes and still wound up with a GPA of 4.2. This diesel-powered “People’s Car” can devour nearly 800 miles on a single tank! On the other ha…
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Kia showed off the shocking Cross GT concept at the 2013 Chicago Auto Show yesterday, previewing a potential luxury crossover from the Korean automaker. Under the hood of the Cross GT is a hybrid powertrain that pairs a V6 engine with an electric motor for a total of 400 hp and 500 lbs-ft of torque. That’s paired with a 8-speed transmission to keep fuel economy in check. Inside the Cross GT has an earth-tone color theme, inspired by equestrian saddles. VIEW COMPLETE 2013 CHICAGO AUTO SHOW COVERAGE This funky Kia concept was made by the same group of designers in California who made the Track’ster, KV7 and Soul’ster concepts. Get a closer look at the Kia Cross GT Con…
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Kia just revealed its brand-new Forte 5-Door at the Chicago Auto Show today, including a potent 201 hp turbocharged version. The SX model is powered by spunky little 1.6-liter engine. That may sound like a pretty small powerplant for a C-Segment hatchback, but fear not; it’s loaded with goodies. Those add-ons include a turbocharger, direct fuel injection and variable valve timing. Looking at the bottom line it squeezes out 201 horsepower and 195 lb-ft of torque. That’s enough beans to make it the most powerful Forte ever offered by Kia. Those numbers are a welcome boost over the base car’s 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine. The EX version of the Forte 5-Door delivers 17…
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Keeping pace with Hyundai, Kia unveiled its latest production car today: the 2013 Forte 5-Door. Like it or not Kia is a brand that’s going places. Last year the South Korean automaker’s U.S. sales topped half a million units for the first time ever. To continue that explosive growth they have to keep pushing, and one of the products that will carry them into the future is a stylish hatchback that was just revealed at the Chicago Auto Show this morning. The 2014 Forte 5-Door is a logical extension of the brand’s C-Segment nameplate. Late last year they unveiled the redesigned sedan-version of the car at the Los Angeles Auto Show. Now the company is showing hatchback en…
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With the reveal of a third new vehicle at the Chicago Auto Show today, Kia is firmly planting its flag in the Midwestern city. The 2013 Cross GT concept is a look into the future at a possible rear-wheel drive luxury crossover. As its name implies, this vehicle is based on the GT concept that debuted in 2011 at the Frankfurt Motor Show in Germany. According to Kia’s press release, it’s meant to blur the lines between a gran turismo and a luxury crossover. As with many concept vehicles these days, the Cross GT features a hybrid drivetrain. At the heart of the system is a familiar 3.8-liter V6 and an eight-speed automatic transmission. Beyond that combination, Kia engin…
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Swooping in to save the world from evil, or at least this week’s Chicago Auto Show from boredom, Kia’s Superman-inspired Optima Hybrid is an interesting concept car to say the least. This car is the result of an ongoing collaboration between the automaker, Super Street magazine and DC Entertainment. It’s part of a 10-month, eight-vehicle partnership that’s highlighting the famous “Justice League” super heroes. In case you’re wondering, that illustrious group includes Batman, Wonder Woman, Green Lantern, The Flash, Aquaman, Cyborg and of course, Superman. An eighth vehicle will be the final in this “super” series and will be an amalgamation of all the Justice League ch…
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As a late comer to the Super Bowl pre-release party, Kia just released a new spot for the 2014 Forte entitled “HotBots,” which explores what would happen if auto show models were actually androids. Getting greasy fingerprints all over a shiny new car at an auto show is definitely frowned upon, and Kia takes matters into its own hands in the commercial. The ad has the tagline “respect the tech” tacked on at the end, seemingly to show off that Kia is a company focused on cutting-edge new car tech. The commercial is expected to air during the Super Bowl, this coming Sunday. Get the Flash Player to see this player. Lees het hele artikel
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As expected, Kia has revealed its “Space Babies” Super Bowl commercial ahead of the big game, and it’s every bit as strange as we anticipated. Last year, the Korean automaker made headlines by having the beautiful Adriana Lima in its Super Bowl spot, but this year the focus is on the redesigned Sorento. That meant that a more conservative approach had to be taken, but no one could have expected this. SEE ALSO: Kia Teases ‘Space Babies’ Super Bowl Commercial – Video In answering the age old question of, “Where do babies come from?”, a normal dad begins conjuring up an insane story to tell his son while driving around the neighborhood in the family’s Sorento. Of course…
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Kia released a teaser today of the Cross GT concept bound for next week’s 2013 Chicago Auto Show. The Cross GT will be larger than the new 2014 Sorento and will likely seat seven passengers; much like the upcoming long-wheelbase Hyundai Santa Fe. The styling of this new large crossover is said to represent the future of Kia’s design language. It still integrates the brand’s tiger nose grille, although it looks slightly revised in the illustration here. Specific information is sparse, but Kia syas it will be “inspired by nature, driven by technology.” See AutoGuide’s 2013 Chicago Auto Show Preview Discuss this story at kia-forums.com Lees het hele artikel
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Joining the previously unveiled Justice League Concepts from Kia is a Superman-themed Optima Hybrid that will debut at the 2013 Chicago Auto Show. In support of DC Entertainment’s campaign “We Can Be Heroes”, Kia has already built five character-themed vehicles: Batman Optima, Aquaman Rio, Flash Forte Koup, Green Lantern Soul, and Cyborg Forte. Of course the Korean automaker saved the best for last, giving Superman his own ride in the form of an Optima Hybrid. SEE ALSO: Kia Debuts Justice League Concepts: 2012 SEMA Show Only a teaser image has been released of the custom Optima Hybrid, but it reveals a vehicle that is obviously influenced by the Man of Steel. There’s…
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Kia has released pricing on its redesigned 2014 Sorento SUV, which debuted late last year at the 2012 Los Angeles Auto Show. Compared to the 2013 base model Sorento, the 2014 model year will see a price increase of $1,000 to $24,950 including an $850 destination charge. The price increase is justified however by not only the exterior redesign, but a new engine and more optional comfort. According to the Korean automaker, more than 80 percent of its Sorento is new or significantly redesigned for the 2014 model year. SEE ALSO: 2014 Kia Sorento Gets a Thorough Redesign: 2012 LA Auto Show Those opting for the V6 LX FWD Sorento will have to pay up $26,550, while the EX tr…
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The Volkswagen GTI just got a stylish new rival in the hot hatch segment… from Kia. With all the stylish good looks anyone could ask for, the oddly named 5-door cee’d and 3-door pro_cee’d models available in Europe will now get a hotter “GT” version with a turbocharged 1.6-liter 4-cylinder under the hood making 201 hp and 195 lb-ft of torque. Mated to a six-speed manual transmission, the sprint to 62 mph will take a modest 7.9 seconds. SEE MORE: Kia Previews Coupe-Styled Crossover But that’s not all. Both GT models will also gain dual exhaust pipes, 18-inch wheels, red bake calipers and Recaro seats. Set to debut at the 2013 Geneva Motor Show, Kia has not yet said i…
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