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Geneva Preview: 2011 Kia Sportage

February 3rd 2010 18:00

Continuing their recent good run of form is Korean car maker Kia who has just announced the world premiere of the bold, athletic and sporty all-new Sportage at this year's Geneva Motor Show in March.

The crossover vehicle is visually dynamic with its bold and athletic design while also retaining the DNA of Kia's recent design direction as shown in the Cerato and Sorrento models.

The new generation Sportage is larger than its predecessors in all dimensions - its longer, lower and wider - and thus will offer more space for people and cargo, with an improved ride quality thanks to the longer wheelbase.

Available in a range of petrol and diesel engines, further details of the Sportage will be available after its debut at the Geneva International Motor Show on March 2.

The Official Kia Press Release:

World premiere for all-new Kia Sportage at Geneva

Bold, athletic and sporty all-new Sportage to make its world premiere in March 2010
Marking a shift in design direction for the popular SUV

(Seoul) February 3, 2010 – The all-new Kia Sportage crossover will mark a dramatic shift in design direction for the brand's popular SUV when it makes its world premiere at the Geneva Motor Show on 2 March.

Embodying Kia's newfound visual dynamism, the new Sportage is a fresh, bold, athletic and sporty design that successfully blends the key features of an SUV – the commanding driving position and heightened sense of security and raised ground clearance – and envelopes them in a sleek and urban-friendly design with global appeal.

Longer, lower and wider than the previous generation model, the new Sportage will offer more space for people and cargo, with an improved ride quality thanks to a longer wheelbase.

The all-new Sportage crossover will be available at Kia dealerships later this year, with a range of highly competitive diesel and gasoline engines.

The world premiere of the new Sportage will take place on 2 March (8:45AM, CET) at the Kia Stand (No. 6441) in Hall 6 at the Geneva International Motor Show.

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The All-New Kia Cadenza To Make Worldwide Debut In December

November 30th 2009 18:00

The all-new Kia Cadenza luxury sports sedan - aka the K7 in Korea - has been confirmed to make its overseas world premiere at next month's Riyadh Motor Show in Saudi Arabia on 12 December, followed immediately by an appearance at the Dubai Motor Show on 15 December. Hailed by the Korean car maker as a 'big step into the future' for Kia, the Cadenza will go on sale worldwide in 2010.

The Cadenza name is derived from an Italian musical term used to describe an elaborate, ornamental flourish for a concerto or aria. It perfectly symbolizes the dynamic sedan's striking design philosophy and upscale image. The 4965 mm long Cadenza will take over the role of large luxury sedan for the Kia marque from the 10-year old Opirus (called 'Amanti' in some markets, but not sold in Australia) and is destined to totally transform Kia's sales performance in the D2 segment.

"With the Cadenza, we have created an all-new, large sedan that will revitalize Kia's fortunes thanks to its exciting appearance, strong performance and luxurious cabin which will guarantee a much broader consumer appeal, attracting thousands of new customers to our brand," commented Hyoung-Keun Lee, President, Kia Motors Corporation.

Under the direction of Kia's Chief Design Officer (CDO), Peter Schreyer, the large sedan design team in Korea was determined to transform every aspect of the brand's range-topping model, to deliver sporty and sleek styling, agile and dynamic performance, exceptional comfort and refinement and competitive high-tech features.

A 'big step into the future' for Kia's sophisticated design
The design team targeted 'stand-out' looks with modernity, while incorporating Kia's evolving design DNA to ensure the new large sedan boasts an appearance that will humble potential rivals. Last April, the team's KND-5 concept car at the Seoul Motor Show revealed that Kia's new large sedan was going to be revolutionary.

"Our new sedan looks masculine and luxurious," comments Peter Schreyer. "Today, people recognize a Kia at first sight: well balanced proportions, flowing greenhouse and dynamic window graphic plus the big wheels, give this car its confident stance, dignity and elegant personality. The distinctive 'tiger nose' front with its signature grille and headlights are evidence of Kia's new self-confidence. Kia Cadenza is a big step into the future - another quantum leap for Kia," concludes Schreyer.

The traditional three-box sedan shape was retained, but was morphed into a more flowing design with an aerodynamic Cd of just 0.29. The innovative treatment of light is a constant design theme. At the front, second-generation LED position lights are used to define the width of the car and the shape of the headlamps. At the rear, the combination lamp clusters also feature LED position lights which, together with the dual mufflers integrated into the bumper, enhance the new Cadenza's sporty appearance. As an option, a full-length three-part glass Panoramic Roof will be available.

Contemporary looks, premium quality and a unique ambience
Inside, the new Cadenza is every bit as stylish and sophisticated as the exterior promises. The interior is dominated by the treatment of the futuristic 'floating' dashboard that highlights Kia's innovative design approach.

A 'welcome' system turns on the exterior puddle and interior lights to 'greet' the car owner, while the interior mood lighting strip, which runs across the two-tier dashboard and all around the door trims, creates a warm ambience within the vehicle. An additional large mood lamp, which runs down the center of the cabin ceiling, is available.

Dual-zone climate control air-conditioning is standard, and other high-tech 'comfort & convenience' features include keyless entry and an engine 'start' button, RPAS reversing sensors, a reversing safety camera with interior mirror display screen and a powered extension for the driver's seat cushion.

Although New Cadenza is shorter than the Opirus, the extended wheelbase (up by 45 mm to 2845 mm), additional exterior width and more compact rear suspension, come together to ensure that the interior offers occupants more space than the old model.

Less weight, more performance and better fuel-economy for new sedan
Kia's new front-wheel drive 'Type-N' platform makes its first appearance in Cadenza and will be utilized in other Kia models in the future. The lighter (and stronger) bodyshell, together with all-new suspension systems, helped Cadenza to achieve a weight loss of up to 130 kg, compared with the previous Opirus - even though the new model has numerous additional features.

As part of Kia's drive to increase sales in the large sedan segment, the new Cadenza will be manufactured with a total of three gasoline engines - with different engines being available around the world to best suit local legal requirements. Power outputs will range from 165 ps to 290 ps and all models will feature front-wheel drive and Kia's all-new six-speed automatic transmission.

Driving up sales and market share with an all-new product
"Despite the current global economic uncertainties, we are confident that the new Kia Cadenza will substantially increase Kia's share of this segment in Korea and around the world," concluded President Lee.

Manufacturing of the new Cadenza sedan will start at Kia's Hwasung facility this month for the domestic market and January 2010 for export markets. Export sales in the General Markets (excluding North America and Europe), will begin during March 2010 and in China in June 2010.

General Markets for Kia include the regions of Central and South America, the Caribbean, Asia (excluding China), the Pacific, Middle East and Africa.

[Source: Kia]

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Kia Motors' EcoDynamics sub-brand

October 11th 2009 18:00

Following the global launch of Kia Motors' EcoDynamics sub-brand at the Frankfurt motor show recently, Kia Motors Australia announces two further exciting developments occurring during the month of October

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Limited edition Kia Cerato

August 24th 2009 18:00

Kia has announced a limited edition of the popular Cerato sedan for Australia with $1,200 of added features at no extra cost. Based on the well-equipped Kia Cerato S Option Pack, the limited edition model adds 15-inch five-spoke polished alloy wheels; a chromed version of the 'Schreyer' corporate grille penned by renowned design chief Peter Schreyer; and high-quality tailored front and rear floor mats

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Kia Forte LPI Hybrid

July 20th 2009 18:00

Kia has unveiled the Forte LPI Hybrid, its first commercialised hybrid electric vehicle (HEV), in Seoul

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Kia readies new concept car for Geneva

February 9th 2009 02:45

Korean car maker Kia Motors is set to reveal a new concept car at the 2009 Geneva Motor Show next month

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Detroit 2009: Kia Soul'ster Concept

January 12th 2009 22:30

Korean car maker Kia Motors has unveiled the Soul'ster open-air concept, a variation of the Kia Soul urban crossover, at the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit

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New Kia concept to debut at 2009 NAIAS

December 21st 2008 22:30

Korean car maker Kia is set to unveil an all-new concept vehicle at the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit in January 2009

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Hyundai-Kia wins Autocar 'Car Company of the Year' award

November 19th 2008 00:30

It's almost that time of the year for annual automotive awards and one of the UK's most respected motoring journals, Autocar, has got the ball rolling for 2008 by naming Hyundai-Kia as its 'Car Company of the Year' at its annual award ceremony in London

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AIMS: 2009 Kia Cerato

October 11th 2008 00:15

Taking centre stage at the Kia stand at this year's Australian International Motor Show is the stylishly European Kia Cerato sedan, the 'new face of Kia' scheduled for release on the local market in early 2009

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Paris preview: Kia to premiere four models

September 30th 2008 00:15

Korean car maker Kia is set to launch four world premieres at the prestigious Paris Motor Show later this week, including the Kia cee'd Hybrid featuring an upgraded powertrain with a 1.6-litre engine and a 15 kW electric motor to return 4.8-litres/100km and a CO2 figure of 114 gms/km

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Kia Sorento 'Global Circuit' limited edition

July 29th 2008 00:15

Despite the escalating cost of petrol, Aussie car buyers have not shied away from SUVs, in particular, the medium-sized 4WD variety according to the VFACTS figures for June 2008.
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2009 Kia Soul pictures and details

July 17th 2008 07:19

Korean car maker Kia has released some new details and images of its funky new subcompact crossover which has been confirmed to be marketed globally after it goes on sale in Europe in February 2009, followed by the US and remaining overseas markets including Australia in April 2009

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Official: Kia Forte revealed

July 3rd 2008 06:30

Last week, we brought you two teaser images of the upcoming Kia Cerato hatchback replacement called Forte by the Korean car maker and the initial response was very positive indeed

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