Updated version of the Kia Soul 2012 - 2013 Spy Photos

Despite the considerable camouflage, the prototype has a new front LED headlights, upgraded bumpers and a new grille.

Under the hood can be 1.6-liter version, with a capacity 122 hp (91 kW) and 156 Nm of torque, as well as the 2.0-liter unit capable of 142 hp, which has 142 hp (106 kW) and 186 Nm.

Release Kia Soul 2012 can be held later this year, for example at the motor show in New York.

Kia showed the interior of the new Kia Picanto 2012 Official

The company Kia has extended the first official photo of the interior Picanto subcompact new generation, as well as read out information about the range of engines. The world premiere of the machine will be held in March this year at the Motor Show in Geneva, after which it will begin deliveries to dealers.

New products will be offered with two petrol engines: three-cylinder unit of the family Kappa volume of 1,0 liter (depending on the market will be available not only in the petrol version, but with the ability to work for cleaner fuels), as well as with 1,2-liter gasoline "Quartet". Motor power ranges from 69 to 85 horsepower (94-121 nm), emission of CO2 - 95-105 grams per kilometer, and the average fuel consumption - from 4.2 to 5.9 liters per hundred kilometers.

2012 New Kia Picanto interior view

Those eager to approach New Kia Picanto at the Geneva Motor Show (from 3 to 13 March 2011) will surely be delighted to discover on the web, and that several weeks before the official revelation, the first images of the dials and wheel of the Korean small ...

That has shed light on the future atmosphere aboard the city. An interior obviously in harmony with its external lines, to more modern than the current generation of entirely new design. All signed Peter Schreyer, Boss Design brand.

Canada Kia presents Sportage SX 2.0 GDI Turbo engine

Taking advantage of the Montreal Auto Show, Kia has shown the Canadian public the new Accent sedan and hatchback, and an interesting new version of the Sportage, christened with the nickname SX. Its marketing began in those days of $ 36,995 Canadian.

The most interesting of the Sportage SX is under the bonnet. For the first time the SUV receives the block 2.0 GDI gasoline direct injection and twin-charged. It develops 256 horsepower and it is clear that must assume a high level of performance. The rate used in this version is automatic six-speed sequential management ability.

Standard on all SX include panoramic sunroof, alloy wheels, 18 inches, Stop & Start system, driver seat ventilated entertainment system UVO, premium sound system, rear spoiler, front and rear seats heated, mirror inside photosensitive and Homelink function.

2012 Concept Kia Soul ie: 3 by Johnson Controls 2011 Detroit Auto Show

One of the world's largest suppliers of automotive components, the company Johnson Controls (JC), at the Auto Show in Detroit, presented the concept Kia Soul ie: 3, which as the name implies, is based on the production version of Kia Soul.

Feature of the concept Kia Soul ie: 3 are:

* New lithium-ion battery, located at the bottom of the concept;
* Seats are made from natural ingredients;
* Alternative audio system;
* Unique LED interior lighting;
* A new information system, which includes 6.5-inch display.

"Features that are implemented in the Kia Soul ie: 3 can be applied to other cars" - said in a release.

Official photos of 2012 Model Kia Rio

Kia showed the first official sketches of the future Rio, which will premiere at the Geneva Motor Show in March.
This will be the newest model of Kia created under the guidance of Peter Schreyer, chief designer of Kia.
Drawings show that car will be the new corporate grille type tigarski eye. According to the expression of Schreyer, Kia Rio with the new company wants to injected new emotions in segment C of the market. The model will be aimed at young, energetic people evaluating modern design.

KIA showed a concept minivan KV7 in Detroit 2011 Live Photos

The Korean carmaker KIA shown at an international motor show in Detroit concept minivan KV7. This model is wider and lower than most on the market today minivans. According to the automaker, the new car is made in the same design concept that Soul, Sportage and Sorento. KIA KV7 got elongated LED headlamps and sporty 20-inch wheels made of light alloys. The main highlight of the minivan is the back door of the "gull wing".

All seats, including driver, can rotate around its axis and to move about the cabin. The interior of a minivan decorated with natural materials such as wood and wool. Inside KV7 installed LED lights. On the dashboard there is a large display, which displays entertainment system, browser, and climate control. Pressing the button engine start getting on the screen at 15 cm closer to the driver.

Minivan KIA KV7 equipped with two-liter turbocharged engine with direct fuel supply, power is equal to 285 hp The same engine equipped with an American version of the new sedan Optima. Engine KV7 aggregated with a six-speed automatic transmission.

Kia KV7 First Full Live Photos - 2011 Detroit Auto Show

Here is the first official image of the concept KV7 Kia present the world premiere at the Detroit auto show 2011.

New image of Kia KV7

Kia KV7

Kia unveils new teaser of its concept KV7. This model, a mixture of crossover and MPV, will be presented Monday in Detroit and displays an innovative look with a flexible interior, form a geometric accents but also (and especially) the rear wing doors, unusual for this type of vehicle. On the new layout proposed by the Korean part of the front face is revealed, at the optical and the front bumper, and dug out with sticks. There is no doubt that the KV7 should yield to the trend of LED daytime running lights. Kia has recently introduced the new Picanto and the clichés of the future pro_cee'd, presented in March in Geneva.

Kia Soul: After the hamster, who is Michelle Wie takes the wheel ... and always music! (Video)

The young American of Korean origin, aged only 21, is currently doing blow women's golf (at least in the U.S. and Asia) and is also early this year became the brand ambassador for Kia on the LPGA Tour and everywhere else.

As for his role, the pretty young golfer appeared for the first time in an ad that highlights the Kia Soul once again transformed into a music box!

It's nice, well done, very American, so predictable, a bit sterile and it is there.

2012 Kia’s new supermini Picanto spy photos

Kia hopes its new small car is the image of the group! Our spy photographers caught this mule on test in the vicinity of the company R & D European headquarters in Rüsselsheim, Germany, in the test phase to be launched next year.

And while the Picanto plays an important panel, the newcomer, the proportions are notably similar to the car it replaces. But the brand new car boxy form a serious injection of style by design boss Peter Schreyer and his team was given.

At the front is swept back headlamps and the familiar chrome grille snout Tigers are visible, while the current car broken shoulder line is replaced with a steep, what the Picanto a sportier profile.

The car shown here has five doors, and will probably be offered in this body style at the start, but Kia is considering whether to even build a cheaper three-door version.

Expect the Picanto a similarly impressive interior feature, with a practical, yet stylish design that is reminiscent of the recently launched Sportage. And just as the SUV, the majors kit on price-performance ratio, the Picanto with such as air conditioning, power windows and an MP3-compatible stereo be packed.

Under the hood, the Kia will get the same all-new 1.0-liter gasoline engine, thes 99g/km of carbon dioxide, which will debut in Paris is the 2011 model year Hyundai i10. The Picanto uses the same platform as its sister Hyundai car.

The new Picanto will make its worldwide debut at the Geneva Motor Show in March next year. The prices are likely to remain highly competitive costs, with entry-level versions of some £ 7,000 when to go on sale in the UK as early as next summer.

Reviewed 56 000 units of Kia Soul and Sorento in the U.S. and South Korea

The South Korean car company Kia Motors, Hyundai Group, has launched a campaign for revision of vehicles will affect more than 56,000 units of the Soul and Sorento models in the United States and South Korea due to problems with the electrical system that can cause fires, the company said the National Transportation Safety Board in the Highway Traffic U.S. (NHTSA)

The company noted that several cables provided by the firm Johnson Controls for lighting the model Soul in 2010 and 2011 version of the new Sorento were "improperly soldiers", which could cause short circuits.

The corporation said car has not been informed of this potential defect has caused any accident or injury. Kia said it is aware of this problem since June, but said that until August 23 did not determine the need to implement a screening campaign.

Asian Brand explained that replace the defective parts for vehicles included in this recall, which affect U.S. Soul 23 972 units manufactured between September 7, 2009 and June 8, 2010, as well as 11 213 units the Sorento, produced between October 23, 2009 and July 30, 2010.

Kia Pop Concept latest design - 3 m and 3 seats

Kia will use this year's Paris Motor Show to reveal its latest design study. Kia Pop-meter is a fully electric car with three seats. As suspected, this is a city car. . .

A little hard to imagine how there is room inside for three. A wide front seat has room for only two belt being made so that the driver be a little further back, and his companion - a first. Probably the location of the third person would be behind the seats, but the overall design suggests that this definitely will not be a comfortable place.

The car is about 300 mm longer than the Smart ForTwo and a little longer than the Toyota iQ. By Kia require any additional space to affix batteries for electric propulsion system.

Kia Pop will debut on 30 September in Paris. Only then carmaker will present more data on its compact car

Kia's UK Soul Echo, Picanto and Rio special editions - Black and White

The Kia Soul has another set of special-edition duds to wear in the UK. This time it's called the Soul Echo, latest in the Soul Originals line, following such others as the Tempest, Burner, Samba and Shaker. The Echo is offered in Clear White or Quartz Black Metallic, with stripes and accents that make them mirror images; e.g., the white Echo gets black alloys, the black Echo gets white alloys. Interior kit has been upgraded to black leather throughout, along with a beefier audio system; Bluetooth and iPod compatibility; and reversing sensors, in addition to a few other electro-gizmo add-ons. It's priced at £13,995 on the road.

A little further down the food chain are Domino editions of the Kia Picanto and Rio. Both superminis are bathed in white or black domino paint jobs and add a few options such as air conditioning. The Picanto Domino goes for £7,995 OTR , the Rio Domino for £9,295 OTR. link

Kia cee'd Sportywagon class unbeatable

KIA cee'd SW in the UK by North Motors Best Estate Car (Best estate car), however, What Car Magazine in the UK by 2008 Estate Car of the Year (2008 Year of the estate car), in Austria by the B2B Magazine Fleet Car of the Year 2008 (2008 Year of the Best Fleet Vehicle) to receive the prize was a great success.

KIA cee'd SW, cee'd'in contains all the features, it also adds on a multifaceted and the practicality. KIA cee'd SW, the modern audience, especially young customers, dynamic, sports-looking, functional performance, but one that also features a car has to meet all expectations.

Kia has a limited edition of Soul, Soul Ignition

Kia launches in the United States a special edition of Soul called 'Ignition'. This second limited edition after the Soul Denim offers an exclusive orange hue, contrast, black stripes in the middle door on the underbody and the roof and hood. Based on the + Soul, Soul Ignition delivers upscale amenities, including a new audio system with iPod connection coupled to an amplifier of sound, fog lamps and a 5 speed manual box. The Kia Soul Ignition is already available in concession costs of 17,500 dollars (12,200 euros).

2009 Kia Borego

2009 Kia Borego (or Mohave on the Korean market) is set to be unveiled next year at the Detroit Auto Show. But of course it couldn’t stay a secret until then, and the first images started to surface online.

The 2009 Borrego is based on the mesa Concept, unveiled in 2005 at the Detroit Auto Show. Built with body-on-frame construction incorporating the latest in NVH engineering philosophy, Borrego will be Kia’s newest addition to its well-rounded full-line of vehicles that continually provide value, safety and a steadfast 10-year/100,000-mile warranty to consumers.

Borrego will be available with either a V6 engine or the company’s first V8 offering, which will also boast Kia’s largest towing capacity to date.