After award for Kia Soul at the end of last year, Forte was recognized by the American Institute in 2010 as the IIHS ‘Top Safety Pick’ model between cars in the middle class. The model is a successor of the popular Spectra, obtained from the honorary jury praised the endurance for front, side, rear impact and turning the car roof. “The Korean brand has enjoyed remarkable success of the U.S. market, thanks to the innovation of the product range and presentation to a wide audience of models such as Forte – a perfect combination of quality, price, style and security,” said Mr. Michael Sprague, Vice President Marketing of Kia Motors America. “Forte attracts youth with style, dynamic vision and an impressive list of security measures. Award ‘Top Safety Pick’ implies a stable market position of the Kia Forte in the future.” Tests faced by models participating in the test are divided into four categories – strength in frontal, side, rear shock and the latest – an assessment when reversing the car roof. The final score for each model is based on an assessment of overall performance in the contest. The presence of an electronic system, improving the stability of the road vehicle is required. In addition, Forte demonstrated segment-leading combination of measures for security and safety offered in series, and a rich standard equipment.
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Furthermore hatchback version of the model Forte, Kia used the statement in New York to demonstrate to a wider audience and new generation Magentis, known in some countries such as Optima. The new Magentis uses a common platform with the Hyundai i40 (Sonata), but its design is the work of chief designer Peter Szrejer company, which gives more modern appearance models of Kia. The new generation of sedan is longer and wider than previous, but its height is reduced to improve aerodynamics. Wheelbase of the car is also increased, from where and increased interior space. Engines that will be offered the new Magentis 2.0-liter gasoline CVVL and 1.7-liter turbo VGT. In some markets the model will be available with 2.4 MPI petrol engine, while the later will be introduced and the hybrid version. Sales of new Kia Optima in the U.S. will start this autumn in Europe and the model will appear next year, still is not clear whether it will continue to be sold under the name Magentis or it will be changed.
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The exhibition in Geneva in March will host the world premiere of the all-new Kia Sportage, which should appear in the company’s European dealers during the summer. Kia has already spread by the official pictures of the new Sportage, which confirms the aspiration of the Korean company to provide a more attractive design of its models. Perhaps you’ve noticed that the Sportage has acquired a European look and that I don accidental. Kia did not hide from its ambitions to enter more deeply on the market in Europe, and for this purpose even hired former designer of the Audi, Peter Shtrayer. Exactly under his leadership created the car and model Cadenza, whose sales started early this year. The new Sportage is longer, wider and lower than its predecessor, thanks to which the interior space is enhanced, while aerodynamics is improved significantly. The car now offers more comfort, because its wheelbase has been extended. By Kia currently does not disclose details of the engine models, but suggest that they are more economical and efficient than the older generation.
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Over the past few years almost no major motor show runs for which South Korean company Kia can not prepare an impressive futuristic concept. On the ongoing showroom in Chicago, Kia demonstrates its ambition to create vehicles with mileage exceeding the maximum and minimum environmental impact, through conceptual coupe Ray. As already mentioned, when Koreans issued a teaser of Ray, the car is a work of American design center of the company as its base is used sedan Forte. Kia Ray is equipped with hybrid technology consisting of a 1.4 GDI engine (153 h.p.), electric (105 h.p.) and a set of lithium-ion batteries. Powered by internal combustion engine is transmitted to the front wheels through the CVT continuously variable transmission, and this unit from the wall – to the rear landing gear. Conceptual compartment may use as each engine individually and both together. By Kia quick to boast that the vehicle traveling over 80 km electric objectives 1 and about 200 kilometers. in combination, without having to recharge. The most striking throughout the car, however, is its average fuel consumption of 1.2l/100km run.
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After ten successful years, Kia has decided to replace his luxury sedan Opirus a new model Cadenza. The car was first on South Koreans using the new platform the company’s Type-N, where drive is sold to the front wheels. Kia Cadenza Duty is 4 965 mm, which is more than Opirus, but at the same time the new sedan has a shorter wheelbase which facilitates maneuvering. The width of the new sedan is just 1 mm. greater than the old one, and its height is reduced by 11 mm to 1 475 mm. Cadenza can also boast lower weight Opirus, in this whole 130 kilograms. The appearance of the Cadenza and the interior is extremely clean and stylish, which is quite normal, given that they are the work of former chief designer at Audi, Peter Szrejer. He is the front of the car called “tiger’s nose, probably because of the shape of the grid, it is precisely this style will be new models of Kia, which will appear in the next few years. Kia Cadenza will initially be available with petrol, 3.6-liter, V6 engine, whose power is 290 h.p. and maximal torque reaches 338 Nm at 5 000 rev/min. It is combined with six-speed automatic transmission car and it can accelerate from 0-100 km/h for 7.2 sec and a top speed of 230 kilometers per hour, while average fuel consumption is 9.36l/100km run. At a later stage will be introduced two petrol engine with capacity 165 and 204 h.p.
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The Korean company Kia has released the first pictures of its new MPV model Venga, which will debut at the exhibition in Frankfurt in a month. The car is actually a production version of the concept No 3, which was submitted to the Car in Geneva in March. Kia Venga length is 4 068 millimeters., Height – 1 600 millimeters. And the distance between the axles – 2 615 millimeters. The model offers a great space for passengers, and any time his rear seats can be folded and released in place of bulky goods. Engines, which will be available Kia Venga are 1.4-liter bnzinov with power 75 h.p. and 1.6-liter diesel generating 115 h.p. Both unit are equipped with start / stop system, called Stop & Go.
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Kia today released the first official pictures of new model Sorento. This happened days before the official debut of SUV the Koreans which will consist of automotive exhibition in Seoul later this month. Soon it will start sales in South Korea. The new Sorento will arrive in the Old Continent at the end of the year for this purpose in the next month and will be displayed at the exhibition in Frankfurt (Germany). Although the Sorento has grown in size, the engineers working on the project have been able to off the old model weight of 215 kilograms, which will positively affect both its dynamic capabilities, and fuel consumption and discards harmful emissions. One of the new engine is 2.2-liter diesel with 200 hp with 4-cylinder who will partner with a new 6-stage automatic transmission. He is expected to spend around 7.1 l/100 km.
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Last month Kia has released the first photo of renewed Ceed, however, announced any details about the car, but now Korean company have decided to disseminate more photos of the model and to reveal some details about it. Kia Ceed renewed will debut the show in Frankfurt next month, will be presented hatchback and wagon versions, with sales in Europe are expected to launch on October 1. The cars received new radiator grilles, LED rear lights and bumpers, which have increased their length by 25 millimeters. As have a larger air holes and rectangular fog lamps, replace the current round. The interior of the Ceed has also undergone changes. The steering wheel is new, central console and the audio system, a simple air conditioner was replaced by 2-zone. Kia engineers have made changes in the suspension of the vehicle resulting in a smoother drive.
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Following the footsteps of parent company Hyundai, which recently entered the market its first hybrid model Elantra LPI Hybrid, and started sales of Kia Forte LPI Hybrid. Apparently in order of what hybrid technology Forte LPI Hybrid is absolutely identical to that of the Elantra LPI Hybrid. The system consists of a 150-kW electric motor, CVT gearbox and 1.6-liter petrol unit and a working gas. In comparison with the standard Forte, a hybrid modification received improved aerodynamics, thanks to a coefficient of drag has been decreased from 0.29 to 0.26. This is achieved through new bumpers, side aprons, aluminum wheels, rear spoiler and a flat bottom. According to representatives of Kia, Forte LPI Hybrid could pass 21.5 kilometers. one liters of gasoline, which he said cost of the 4.7l. of 100 kilometers. run until 1 liters of liquefied gas car traveling 17.2 kilometers.
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