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One of the rising stars of the automotive industry has got to be Kia. The Korean automaker’s beautiful designs combined with good powertrains and affordable pricing has got the attention of many customers and hence their sales numbers are continually climbing. While their current line-up has sedans, hatchbacks, SUVs, crossovers and even a sporty little coupe, they currently don’t offer a convertible. However, Kia’s vice-president of sales Tom Loveless said at a recent event in California, that the brand is looking at a halo vehicle and will most probably be a convertible. The idea is being pushed by Peter Schreyer, Kia’s chief designer, who used to work for Audi and designed cars like the original TT coupe and roadster. A convertible Kia could bring this brand some extra attention. If this project goes ahead remains to be seen, but it won’t be the first production Kia convertible. Back in the mid-1990′s Kia had got the license to reproduce the Lotus Elan (see picture). It was primarily offered in the Asian market and stayed in production for three-years. The new roadster will be done completely by Kia and given how nice their regular cars are, we can’t wait to see what they would do for their star car. [source: Kicking Tires] Lees het hele artikel

Here’s all-new Picanto’s TV commerical for worldwide! Hope you like it. Array Array Array Array Array Array Array Array Array Lees hele artikel

Diesel Car magazine names new Kia Sportage “Best Crossover Vehicle” in its annual Car of the Year issue!“Best Crossover” award is already the fifth title won by Kia’s all-new compact crossover vehicle in the UK in less than 12 month. Unveiled in July last year, the Sportage crossover vehicle has also picked up a range [...] Lees het hele artikel

South Korean car firm Kia has been enjoying a lot of praise given to the styling of their new cars, especially the Optima sedan. Now the Optima Hybrid version is about to hit the market and we have learned it’s prices will start at $26,500. That’s not all, because that price-tag does not include the $750 extra you’ll have to pay for the destination and handling. That means, this fuel-sipping sedan is not cheap, and crucially, it is $705 dearer than the similar Hyundai Sonata Hybrid. Kia says the reason the Optima Hybrid is more expensive is because it comes with more standard equipment, like a reversing camera, a rear spoiler, auto-down front windows, a cooling box, a compass and “Uvo”, which is their latest infotainment system. Expect this model to hit the showrooms very soon. [source: Autoblog] Lees het hele artikel

This time last year, the thought of the Kia Optima beating out the Toyota Camry and Honda Accord in a reliability survey would be laughable. But the great strides made by Kia mean that the Optima is now a worthy competitor in the mid-size segment, according to Consumer Reports. While the Nissan Altima took the top spot in the rankings, the Optima took second place, one point ahead of the third place Honda Accord. The Optima also bested the Toyota Camry, a long-running favorite of American car buyers. While the magazine praised the car’s handling, transmission, controls, fuel economy and crash worthiness, they criticized its poor rear visibility and noisy cabin. [source: Consumer Reports] Lees het hele artikel

Kia Motors America releases pricing information for its all-new Optima hybrid car…Kia announced today that its first-ever hybrid vehicle is scheduled to go on sale in the United States in June, with a starting price of $26.500. The price excludes a $750 destination and handling fee.Under its hood, the 2011 Optima hybrid features the carmaker’s [...] Lees het hele artikel

Dat is ook mijn bedoeling. En bedankt voor de goed raad.Ik heb al een nummer gevonden. Er staat namelijk een nummer bovenop het diff op een witte sticker.520003E620Ik weet echter niet of dit het diff nummer of het nummer van de komplete achteras is. Lees het hele artikel

mijn ervaring met het reviseren van het differentieel is reviseer alles of reviseer niks! Dus bepaal 1st wat echt kapot is en vervang altijd alle lagers mee.Dit is trouwens een secuur werkje,als je alles verkeert afstelt dan kun je na 500 meter weer opnieuw beginnen1(jaja,ik spreek uit ervaring!) Lees het hele artikel

Wie kan mij aan het Kia onderdeelnummer helpen van het achterdiffenrentieel van een Sorento 3.3V6 uit 07-2007?De auto heeft auto-4WD, en geen limited slip differentieel.Ik heb namelijk een vervelende trilling in de auto die door het differentieel veroorzaakt wordt.Nieuwe olie (en de juiste hoeveelheid 1.6 i.p.v. 1.3 liter) heeft het probleem gedeeltelijk opgelost, maar waarschijnlijk heeft het diff door het langdurig draaien met te weinig olie, toch schade opgelopen. Lees het hele artikel

The Kia Naimo is a concept car with a unique charm. The car, which was a sensational hit at the 2011 Seoul Motor Show, is named after the Korean word for “square,” which was Romanized into English. The square design provides the model with space efficiency and reflects a simple and graceful Korean image. The light jade exterior color is reminiscent of Asian Celadon-style pottery, which represents the beauty of Korea. The traditional Korean elements give a fresh interpretation to Kia’s evolving global design. It also adds stylish beauty to the car’s refined and simple exterior. The interior includes futuristic and environmentally-friendly attributes, as it combines the latest technologies with harmonious, tranquil elements of the environment. The Naimo’s interior allows occupants to “experience” nature with natural, nontoxic and lightweight materials like wood and Korean Hanji (traditional paper). In addition to these features, the Naimo offers a mobile lifestyle. Its space includes features like a TOLED Storming Display Cluster, tablet PC capabilities and more, allowing for unlimited communication-enabled movement. An image from early concept development The story of the Naimo’s development was this. Kia designers of the advanced design team were planning a new concept with focus on B-segment CUVs. They aimed to design a vehicle that was both stylish and highly space efficient to meet the various demands of customers in the small vehicle segment. Early rough sketches: The objective was to create a futuristic feel, concise dimensions and bold details. These renderings were inspired by shapes of soft rice cakes, boxy erasers and cute animals Scale model Exterior/interior rendering images: The “Suicide Door” makes it easy to get into the car and maximize the car’s feeling of openness. The tailgate door’s opening makes it very convenient to load and unload items of various sizes 1:1 scale model work: It took several modifications to get to its current form Naimo at the Seoul Motor Show and Naimo outside. Its color and overall feel change depending on the lighting “Basically, the Naimo’s body volume is simple and modest. It was not easy to execute subtle changes in the body volume, as it could look too boring or too heavy depending on how the changes are made. It was necessary to obtain both balance and unity,” explained exterior designer Byung-Chul Kim. This was also stressed in creating the interior. “In the beginning, we were worried that it was too simple. We tried to work on fine details within the bigger frame and make sure that the design was never boring,” said interior designer Hae-Sung Shin. “We strived to create a very unique and contemporary car with extra value and a strong personality. We hoped to provide a fresh impression of Korea and the Kia brand for worldwide consumers with a car that combines futuristic elements with traditional Korean beauty,” said Dae-Sik Shin, leader of the Naimo project. Array Array Array Array Array Array Array Array Array Lees hele artikel

Kia Motors America confirms plans to launch the 2012 Soul Hamstar Special Edition model!Kia plans to expand its Soul crossover line-up by offering a brand-new Soul Hamstar Special Edition model. First shown at the SEMA Auto Show last year, the 2012 Soul Hamstar Special Edition is set to hit the US Kia dealerships late this [...] Lees het hele artikel

Likely you’ve seen Kia‘s Hamster ad which this year won Nielsen’s top auto ad award. Based on the success of that spot Kia will launch a Hamstar Edition Soul, the latest in a long line of barely-special special editions. Included in the package are paint-matched bumper trim, with black fender vents and black wheels. Plus there are big star decals and oversize hash marks on the side. Inside there are black and leather seats with a leather wrapped steering wheel, shift knob, Hamstar floor mats and even the back of the front headrests have big star logos. More useful upgrades include a push-button ignition and automatic climate control. Pricing has yet to be released. Would Homestar Runner approve? GALLERY: Kia Soul Hamstar Edition Lees het hele artikel

Last time I test-drove the all-new Picanto. Today, I’d like to introduce Kia Buzz’s second test drive story featuring the all-new Sportage Turbo GDI (or Sportage T-GDI)! The Sportage made its debut as an urban SUV in 1996, breaking out of the existing mold where the four-wheel drive market focused on off-road SUVs. Even before the launch of the third-generation Sportage, this vehicle has been one of Kia’s most popular models and has attracted much attention from around the world. The all-new Sportage T-GDI features the ThetaⅡ Turbo GDI engine, an engine of high interest for many car fans these days. As I’m quite interested in high-performance cars, I immediately looked into arranging a test drive and was able to try out the Sportage for four days. Let’s see what makes the Sportage T-GDI special. Exterior When it comes to appearance, there is not a big difference from the non-turbo all-new Sportage. This could be either a positive or negative trait according to the consumer tastes. Drivers like me who don’t like vehicles that are too showy with their high-performance capabilities would appreciate this fact. On the other hand, drivers who want to differentiate their cars and show off their high-performance features may be disappointed. The Sportage T-GDI includes subtle sporty differences. For example, the front radiator grille has been replaced with a black, glossy honeycomb grille and the design of the 18-inch machine finished alloy-wheels has changed slightly. The biggest difference is that the Turbo GDI hints at high performance with a dual muffler, while the non-turbo version has the muffler hidden under the rear bumper. Additionally, an emblem on the back of the T-GDI shows that it is a turbo vehicle. Let’s compare the new model with the second-generation Sportage. In terms of the overall design, the third-generation and the second-generation models are completely different. The third-generation model gives the same impression as a man in a fine suit, as 4×4 off-road details have been eliminated and new finer lines and a clean surface have been added. The Sportage now fully reflects Kia’s new design language and image. Its coupe-like roof line in particular gives it a very sporty look, unlike the previous Sportage. My satisfaction with the exterior design is pretty high. Now, let’s move on to the interior and its convenience features! Interior & Convenience Features Although the interior and convenience features are the same as those offered in non-turbo new Sportage, shall we still take a look? This vehicle came with a single-tone black interior. Though I personally think the orange package is quite attractive, the single-tone black interior is good because it’s simple and never boring. The design of the dash board and center fascia makes for easy-to-use controls. The double-deck divided center fascia offers especially good visibility and operation. A good-sized floor console tray right below the air conditioning control panel is wide enough to put my iPhone and a smart key. Furthermore, the tray floor is made of soft materials such as urethane, not hard plastics. This allows for minimum movement and sliding around of personal items. The rear seating space is also spacious. A three-point seatbelt in the center seat is included to enhance safety. What do you do when you first get behind the wheel? I usually check the steering wheel grip conditions and whether the seats are comfortable or not since these are the parts I have to deal with the most and for the longest while in the vehicle. If I don’t like them, I can’t help but feel stressed throughout the duration of the ride. The Sportage T-GDI has very comfortable seats that are positioned lower than other SUVs. While this vehicle still provides an excellent view of the road ahead (a special advantage of SUVs), the side supports of the seats are not as high as expected. Hence, there could be some body movement when making sharp turns. As for steering wheel, I really loved its grip. It felt like my hands fit right onto the wheel thanks to its compact size and thumb rests. I also like its design a lot. The dashboard provides good visibility even in the daytime with a supervision cluster. The large LCD cluster in the center displays a lot of information about the vehicle, and it’s easy to view it all in one glance. When it comes to the design, the use of white and red from Kia’s brand symbol gives it personality and a sporty feel. Additionally, pointer marks on the major speed units (like 20Km/hr, 40Km/hr, etc.) give a more exciting visual. The organ-type pedal is very comfortable and my ankles did not experience any fatigue even through a long drive. My current car does not have this type of pedal, and it is uncomfortable on my ankles during long trips. The organ-type pedal lets me put my heels closer to the floor, resulting in less ankle strain. I’m going to miss this feature when I return the car. Next up is a look at the Active ECO features, the Downhill Brake Control and ESC off button. When the Active ECO is turned on, the ECU modifies the operation of the engine and transmission for improved fuel economy. In short, it works to find the best RPM level by continuously shifting the transmission up and lowering the engine’s RPMs as much as possible to optimize fuel economy. The downside is that you can’t feel the powerful Turbo GDI engine during the ride. However, you can get as much output as you want by kicking-down the accelerator. Moving on to DBC, driving down a curvy or sharp mountain path for a long time strains the brakes and can result in a possible accident due to vapor lock. Drivers also become tired as they have to continue to step on a brake pedal. The solution for this is the DBC system. Once drivers push a button, DBC automatically maintains engine braking and saves drivers the effort of continuously pressing down on the brake pedal. When the Electronic Stability Control (ESC) is turned off, the vehicle is released from the control functions and can move at the driver’s will. However, I don’t recommend it unless you’re trying to learn how to become a drift racer. Thanks to the big-sized side mirrors, it’s very convenient for drivers to see what’s happening behind the car while they don’t detract from the exterior styling. The new Sportage comes with a heated steering wheel option, which is also available on the all-new Picanto. It’s now spring, but the weather is still chilly, and this option was nice to try out during the test drive. It’s really a necessary option in the winter. One of the new Sportage’s biggest strengths is ample cargo space. As you can see, there is still plenty of room left even with my tripod and a small travel suitcase. There is also a detachable cargo screen, which helps to hide the items in the trunk and prevent possible theft. Folding down the second row seat provides even more cargo space. I think there is enough room to fit moving boxes and luggage. Can you get a feel for how big it is? I wanted to directly show how wide the space is! I’m about 5 feet 6 inches tall, so you can get a good estimate. Performance Finally! Consumers purchase the Turbo GDI version mostly for its performance! Output rises to 261ps at 6,000RPM with a maximum torque of 37.2 kg/m at 1,850 to 3,000 RPM. The most surprising point is that it runs on regular gasoline. At a time when oil prices are surging, the Sportage’s high performance on regular gasoline is an attractive factor to consider. In comparison with the VW Tiguan 2.0TSI, which has a maximum power output of 200ps at 5,100 to 6,000 RPM and maximum torque at 28.6 kg.m at 1,700 to 5,000 RPM, we can imagine the power of the Theta Ⅱ Turbo engine. This excellent engine is combined with a 6-speed automatic transmission. Fuel efficiency is good as it records 11.2 km/l (2WD) and 10.8Km/l (4WD) according to Korea’s fuel efficiency standards. Let’s see the 0->100 km/hr video below (recorded with my iPhone) to get a feel for the power of the engine. The engine records 6.8 seconds with my iPhone stopwatch. This is similar to the official mark of 7.1 seconds. I think it could be even faster if the car more broken in more and the tire grip was better. The acceleration is terrific. Let’s watch another video. Passing acceleration (60km/hr ->120km/hr) is absolutely remarkable at around 6 seconds which is equal to other high-performance vehicles. Lastly, take a listen to the engine sound. So what about ride and handling? The Sportage focuses more on a comfortable ride than sharp cornering and firm suspension. A sporty driving feel is not solely based on an engine’s high output. Drivers can experience a sporty feel from exhaust sound, sharp handling and ride characteristics. So if you are thinking the new Sportage T-GDI will feel like a sports car, you may be disappointed. But the Sportage T-GDI is still a fun and comfortable vehicle. For me, when I drive my Forte Koup, I easily get tired after a long drive due to the firm suspension and sensitive braking. However, that wasn’t true for the Sportage T-GDI. In other words, this vehicle is a car that can provide both high output and a comfortable ride. For example, you can enjoy the same acceleration levels as other sports cars or hot hatches just by stepping on the accelerator or you can drive the Sportage T-GDI comfortably like a regular SUV. That’s why I titled this post, “A Wolf in Sheep´s Clothing.” While the Sportage might seem like a normal SUV, it will surprise you by going far beyond your expectations. In conclusion, the Sportage Turbo GDI is perfect if you’re looking for a SUV that offers driving comfort, spacious cargo room and ample convenience features, competitive high-output engine and high-performance transmission. Thank you for reading this long story. I’ll be back with a more interesting test drive story next time. See you! ※ Editor’s note: Sportage T-GDI is only available in Korea and the North America market. Array Array Array Array Array Array Array Array Array Lees hele artikel

Kia K9 release date? The long-awaited RWD luxury sedan from Kia rumored to debut this fall… We have no official information about the Kia K9 luxury sedan release date at this point, however, latest rumors suggest that the South Korean second largest carmaker plans to unveil its first-ever rear-wheel-drive luxury sedan at the 2011 Frankfurt [...] Lees het hele artikel

Hoi,Allemaal bedankt voor de antwoorden. Ik had ook diversen info`s aangevraagd bij verschillende gas inbouw stations en die zeggen stuk voor stuk dat het geen probleem is mits je maar een goed smerings systeem erbij monteerd. Flashlube ofzo. Maar hun hebben er dan ook belang bij want ze willen uiteraard ook wat verdienen.Toch heb ik al veel gelezen en lijkt het me toch verstandiger GEEN LPG in een Kia te bouwen. Dat gas alleen is om op te koken vind ik niet terrecht want ik heb bij elkaar al meer dan 20 jaar zonder problemen op lpg gereden. Groet,fritsvdm. Lees het hele artikel

Kia Sorento and Soul crossover help Kia Motors America to increase its April 2011 sales by 56,7 percent!Kia Motors America announced its April 2011 sales soared 56,7 percent thanks to increased demand for its fuel-efficient compact cars and crossover vehicles. By the numbers, Kia sold 47.074 new vehicles last month, up from 30.036 a year [...] Lees het hele artikel

De opmerking van Dennis over gas laat ik maar voor wat het is.Er zijn een heleboel merken die er goed tegen kunnen,toevallig deze kia niet.Deze auto's werden destijds op lpg aangeboden om de simpele reden dat het aantrekkelijk was voor de verkoop.Het levert geld op.Lpg zat destijds behoorlijk in de lift vanwege de benzine prijzen.En aangezien er op diesel een behoorlijke slok wegenbelasting afgedragen moet worden was dit een aantrekkelijk alternatief.Alleen werd er niet bij verteld dat dit blok daar helemaal niet tegen kon,maar garantie destijds bij kia stelde niet zoveel voor.Dus tegen de tij dat er troubles kwamen waren de meeste allang uit de garantie.Ni kijkt kia wel uit met die 7 jaar garantie,dus doen ze niks meer met lpg,of je garantie vervalt. Lees het hele artikel

Hyundai is recalling 6,169 Santa Fe’s because the transmission has been found to be defective. According to the National Highway Safety Administration, the transmission may cause “loss of motive power, increasing the risk of a crash,”. The right- side output gear and intermediate shaft on affected 2010 Santa Fe’s will be replaced by Hyundai dealers. This issue has been linked to an earlier recall of 12,690 Kia Sorento’s experiencing the same issue. Driving the Santa Fe in this condition will lead to a whining noise and eventually excessive wear due to misalignment will damage the automatic transmission. [source: Insideline.com] Lees het hele artikel

Do you remember the excitement of getting your very first car? After deciding which car to purchase, some of you may have spent a few extra days to make a decision on the perfect color. Cars and their colors have interested consumers for almost a century now. They are even immortalized in songs like “Little Red Corvette” and “Pink Cadillac” and are driven into our psyche by pop culture. E.g. Can you imagine Batman driving an ORANGE Batmobile? So what color do our customers from around the world love most? KiaBuzz studied the three most popular Kia models: Soul, Forte and Optima, and the colors they are most popular in. (Source: Kia Motors Global Ordering, 2010) According to this study, achromatic-colors such as black, white and silver were equally preferred in all three models (see below). Some say the vehicle you drive is an extension of your personality. According to color psychology, this also holds true with the color you select for your vehicle. In this respect, it is noteworthy that red, a vibrant color, was included in the top three color choices in the purchase of a Soul. This may signify that the Soul’s unique and sporty design led buyers to select a color with a similar message. It is also interesting that the popular color choices for Kia Motors is following the global trend, found by DuPont’s 2010 Automotive Color Popularity Report. (http://www2.dupont.com/Automotive/en_US/news_events/article20101207.html) The color of the car that we drive could be a statement about who we are (or perhaps who we would like to believe we are!). What color is your Kia? Array Array Array Array Array Array Array Array Array Lees hele artikel

Zoals Dennis vermeldt, op benzine bij deze motoren om de 100.000 km kleppen stellen. Er is echter gebleken dat dit op LPG al na 30.000 km moet. Bovendien is dit veel werk omdat de nokkenas moet uitgebouwd worden.Ook kan je maar een aantal malen stellen en komt er dus vroeg of laat een koprevisie aan.In de praktijk betekent dit dat deze motoren ongeschikt zijn voor LPG. Lees het hele artikel

April’s U.S. sales figures are in, and to the surprise of exactly no one, $4-gallon gas and continuing unrest in basically everywhere has led to a surge in small car sales. As far as small cars go, Kia, Scion and MINI were the front-runners: Kia sales shot up by 57 percent, while MINI’s increased by 68%. Matter of fact, the entire Hyundai group saw an increase of 47%—the most of any manufacturer. Scion sales rose by 60 percent despite losses in the rest of the Toyota family: Lexus sales were down by 4%, while Toyota itself lost 1%. And General Motors saw increased sales of the Chevrolet Cruze, by 50%; in comparison, sales of their large trucks rose by only 2%. Altogether, U.S. sales increased 18% across the nation. The biggest overall winners include Mitsubishi, which managed a sales increase of 106%, to a little over 8,000 cars. Presumably, none of these were Eclipses or Endeavors. And Saab—Saab!—went up by a whopping 224%, or seemingly enough to give them no excuses for a loan. The 9-3 qualifies as a small car, doesn’t it? Lastly, the idea that small cars are soaring above lumbering trucks and SUVs gets slightly sidetracked when you realize that sales of Smart cars went down by 31%. Even as high as gas prices climb in America, it seems, there comes a limit to our sacrifices. Lees het hele artikel

The next Kia may be V8-powered, rear-driven, German-designed, and bigger than its half-sibling Genesis—and if that boggles the mind from the company that gave us the Rio, then you’ll just have to wait until Frankfurt this September to have all of your questions answered. Not much is known about the Kia K9—not even its name, which is merely internal code. But what is already known is that the ambitious Kia will slot between the Hyundai Genesis and Equus in terms of size. It will feature a V8 engine and wheels driven from the back, as God intended. And the designer is no less than Peter Schreyer, formerly of Volkswagen and Audi fame, so expect lots of German influence in its porthole-laden lines. And we may get our first glimpse of the big Kia at the Frankfurt Auto Show in September of this year, if Kia is feeling nice enough. Expect a curvaceous four-door with a bit of Kia’s corporate grille up front—and let the “looks like a…” game begin. GALLERY: Kia K9 Spied [source: TheAge] Lees het hele artikel

toch 7 jaar garantie niet op het lampje misschien maar wel op arbeid Lees het hele artikel

Volgens mij zijn dit led lampjes en die gaan inprincipe niet stuk. Heb je geen draad breuk of zo iets?? Schade gehad?? Lees het hele artikel

Zijn de zelfde motoren. Maar idd er zijn te veel problemen met gas. De motoren zijn er niet op gemaakt en je moet om de 30.000 km kleppen stellen, het is een ketting aangedreven motor duz is best wel wat werk, en kost best wel wat. 850 euro ongeveer. En dan de kosten van het onderhoud nog. En daar zitten mensen niet op te wachten om dat elke 30.000 km te betalen. Ik zeg altijd gas is om op te koken;) Lees het hele artikel