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We return this time with first undisguised spy pictures of the next-gen Kia Niro (codenamed as SG2) thanks to our colleagues at Sportage NQ5 Club, who captured the exterior for the first time and also interior of the 2nd gen Niro completely undisguised. While the exterior is clearly based on the HabaNiro concept, the interior […] The post 2nd Gen Kia Niro Caught Completely Undisguised appeared first on Korean Car Blog. Bekijk volledig artikel

The little sedan will now start from $20,085 in America. Kia has given its bread-and-butter Forte a little sprucing up for 2022. The compact sedan—and, in Canada, a five-door hatchback—sees more expressive styling front and rear, plus better in-cabin technology and a more comprehensive suite of safety assists. SEE ALSO: 2021 Kia K5 GT Review: An Almost-Perfect Everyday Sport Sedan Up front, the Forte adopts new interior headlight elements, which pull inspiration from both the larger K5 and upcoming EV6. On the high-performance GT, a curvier front bumper design provides more red highlights to match the grille, wrapping around the foglight enclosures. Around back, the full-width taillight treatment features more LED segments, also like the EV6. Two much larger exhaust tips poke out from under the bumper; we’ll have to see if they’re real, or simply garnish. Inside, the biggest change is the availability of a 10.25-inch infotainment screen. An 8.0-inch unit is now standard, and like other Kia products featuring these two sizes, the smaller item also allows for wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. Other changes include a larger LCD info screen in the instrument panel (up from 3.5 to 4.2 inches), an electronic parking brake, and an available rear-seat USB charger. SEE ALSO: Honda Civic vs Hyundai Elantra Comparison Every 2022 Forte comes standard with automated emergency braking (including pedestrian detection), lane following assist, lane keep assist, lane departure warning, and driver attention warning. Other aids like blind spot monitoring and rear cross-traffic alert are available, though some—like Kia’s quite good Highway Drive Assist—are only available on the GT-Line and GT, and even then are still optional. The GT sits at the top of the Forte lineup, still featuring a 201-horsepower turbocharged 1.6-liter and the driver’s choice of seven-speed dual-clutch transmission or six-speed manual. The rest of the lineup (FE, LXS, and GT-Line) sticks to Kia’s familiar 2.0-liter four-cylinder, funnelling 147 hp and 132 lb-ft of torque through a continuously variable transmission (CVT). Picking the turbocharged option also means a multi-link rear suspension; lesser models stick to a simpler torsion beam setup. With the manual-transmission FE now discontinued, the CVT-equipped model will now be the entry point of the lineup in the US, priced from $20,085 including destination. That’s an increase of $300 over the 2021 model, which seems more than fair for the added standard kit. The GT-Line and GT DCT are up $600 and $700, respectively, while the manual-transmission GT price rises $1,100, to $25,485. Canadian pricing—and indeed any information on trim differences—was unavailable at the time of writing. Become an AutoGuide insider. Get the latest from the automotive world first by subscribing to our newsletter here. The post 2022 Kia Forte Gets Tweaked Styling, Better Tech and More Safety Assists appeared first on AutoGuide.com. Lees volledige artikel

Thanks to our folks at Motor1.com we noticed that Kia released silently the updated 2022 Forte compact sedan for the North American market. The compact sedan arrives with a host of enhancements including new front and rear design elements, a newly available 10.25-inch widescreen navigation display, and an expanded suite of new and upgraded Drive […] The post Kia Reveals Updated Forte for the U.S appeared first on Korean Car Blog. Bekijk volledig artikel

Earlier September Kia released the first official pictures of the dedicated European Sportage, which has been carefully crafted fort he first time for Europe. Thanks to our colleagues at KiaClubOfficial we can share with you the first real world pictures of 5th gen Sportage on its base spec and with manual transmission. What we know […] The post European Sportage Base Mode Spotted appeared first on Korean Car Blog. Bekijk volledig artikel

Earlier September Kia released the first official pictures of the dedicated European Sportage, which has been carefully crafted fort he first time for Europe. Thanks to our colleagues at KiaClubOfficial we can share with you the first real world pictures of 5th gen Sportage on its base spec and with manual transmission. What we know […] The post European Sportage Base Mode Spotted appeared first on Korean Car Blog. Bekijk volledig artikel

New front and rear design elements give Forte a more dynamic personality Modern cabin features available new 10.25-inch widescreen navigation display1 Six standard Advanced Driver Assistance... Bekijk volledig artikel

New front and rear design elements give Forte a more dynamic personality Modern cabin features available new 10.25-inch widescreen navigation display1 Six standard Advanced Driver Assistance... Bekijk volledig artikel

Kia’s 2022 Rally Builds Inspired by Rugged Zion, Yosemite Sorento X-Line Concepts Unveiled in 2020 Off-road ready Sorento PHEVs customized by ‘powerhouse sister’ team at LGE-CTS Motorsports... Bekijk volledig artikel

Kia’s 2022 Rally Builds Inspired by Rugged Zion, Yosemite Sorento X-Line Concepts Unveiled in 2020 Off-road ready Sorento PHEVs customized by ‘powerhouse sister’ team at LGE-CTS Motorsports... Bekijk volledig artikel

Kia Returns to Navigational Desert Challenge with Turbo Plug-in Hybrid Power Pair of modified Sorento PHEVs will take part in rally’s Electrified Designation and compete in the X-Cross Class Two... Bekijk volledig artikel

Kia Returns to Navigational Desert Challenge with Turbo Plug-in Hybrid Power Pair of modified Sorento PHEVs will take part in rally’s Electrified Designation and compete in the X-Cross Class Two... Bekijk volledig artikel

The launch of the second generation Kia Niro (codenamed as SG2) is expected before the end of the year, while that happens, Kia is already testing the first pre-production models and our colleagues at AutoPost captured it in South Korea. What we know so far? Of course this Niro prototype (codenamed as SG2) is still […] The post 2nd Gen Kia Niro Spied In & Out appeared first on Korean Car Blog. Bekijk volledig artikel

September global sales at 223,593 units, down 14.1% y/y Sales in Korea recorded 35,801 units, down 30.1% y/y Sales outside of Korea recorded 187,792 units, down 10.1% y/y Kia to maintain sales... Bekijk volledig artikel

2021 EV Open Innovation Challenge launches collaboration with startups in EV-charging infrastructure and service solutions Applicants can submit under one of nine categories, between Sept. 27 to... Bekijk volledig artikel

Pilot program to offer real-time EV battery management solution, preventive maintenance, EV charging credits and V2V mobile charging to EV owners in Singapore Owners to experience leading... Bekijk volledig artikel