Kia - Hybrids

ZCars

follow this blog

540 followers

14502 daily readers

rank of 68

E-mail Subscription

Receive an e-mail notification of new posts on this site:

ZCars Forums

Cars for sale NSW (46)

Cars for sale NT (0)

Cars for sale VIC (20)

Cars for sale QLD (23)

Cars for sale ACT (4)

Cars for sale WA (10)

Cars for sale SA (6)

Cars for sale TAS (0)

Kia Hybrids - ZCars

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.

Kia Motors will be mounting a two-car entry in the Eco Challenge category of the 2009 Global Green Challenge, to be run from Darwin to Adelaide from 24-31 October. Kia will enter two Kia Forte (Cerato) LPI Hybrid vehicles, the same as those released for sale in Korea during August and shown on Kia's Frankfurt motor show stand last month. The hybrid vehicle uses LPG fuel which can be bought for less than half the cost of petrol or diesel.

The Forte LPI Hybrid is the newest addition to Kia's widely acclaimed Forte family called Cerato in Australia which includes the petrol-powered 4-door sedan and just launched sporty Koup.

Boasting powerful driving performance and a superior fuel efficiency rating of 17.8 km/l, the Forte LPI Hybrid answers consumer demand for environmentally friendly vehicles that are exciting and fun to drive. Additionally, with CO2 emissions of just 99 g/km, the Forte LPI Hybrid qualifies for billing as a Super Low Emissions Vehicle (SULEV).

The new car utilises a 1.6-liter Gamma LPI engine with an independently developed Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) and hybrid system, comprising an electric motor, inverter, converter and 180V lithium-ion polymer battery.

Also hitting the headlines in October is the next generation Kia Sorento which will feature the new, high-tech R-series diesel engine which delivers 145kW of power and an outstanding 436Nm of maximum torque from just 2.2 litres.

This high efficiency diesel engine will be teamed with new 6-speed automatic and manual transmissions. The in-house designed 6-speed auto is compact and maintenance-free, offering a new level of smoothness and control.

More news will follow on both of these developments in coming weeks. 2009 has been an exciting year for Kia Motors and the launch of the all-new XM Sorento and participation in the 2009 Global Green Challenge will be further examples of a brand on the rise.

[Source: Autodeadline]

Vote

Add Comments

[ Link ]

Posted By: charles - Category: Korean cars, Pictures, Kia, Hybrids

Email this Post to a Friend

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.

Known in Australia as the Cerato, the Forte LPI (Liquid Petroleum InjectionI) Hybrid is powered by a 1.6-litre Gamma LPI engine with an independently developed Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) and hybrid system, comprising an electric motor, inverter, converter and 180V lithium-ion polymer battery.

Boasting powerful driving performance, superior fuel efficiency rating of 17.8 km/L and CO2 emissions of just 99 g/km, the Forte LPI Hybrid answers consumer demand for environmentally friendly vehicles that are exciting and fun to drive. The Forte LPI Hybrid is a Super Low Emissions Vehicle (SULEV).

"This vehicle offers high-quality performance and leading fuel efficiency technology to ensure maximum operating cost savings to drivers. In an era where demand for environmentally-friendly vehicles is rapidly increasing, we are confident that the Forte LPI Hybrid will prove to be a valuable addition to the Kia lineup." said Soon-Nam Lee, Director of Overseas Marketing, Kia Motors Corporation.

Both the engine and electric motor are activated when the ignition is turned on but only the engine will run when cruising. When decelerating, the car utilises a special regenerative braking function to convert energy that is normally lost into electricity that can be stored in the battery.

The hybrid system is also equipped with Kia's Idle Stop and Go (ISG) function, which automatically switches off the engine when the vehicle is idle to reduce unnecessary fuel consumption and emissions. ISG functions when the driver applies the brakes after running the car for more than two seconds at speeds of 9km/h or higher.

Another key feature found in the Forte LPI Hybrid is a Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) for hybrid cars which, together with the 1.6 Gamma LPI engine, delivers powerful performance and fuel savings. The hybrid-unique CVT is also equipped with a special E-gear (Eco Drive) that makes automatic adjustments to ensure maximum fuel efficiency.

The Forte LPI Hybrid retains the sporty and dynamic styling of the existing Forte gasoline sedan, a representative work of Kia's emerging dynamic design language, while adding aerodynamic elements to minimize drag and improve fuel economy.

The application of a front/rear bumper skirt, aluminium wheels and garnish-type rear spoiler, in addition to the use of an exclusive cover for the lower part of the engine room and centre floor, result in lowered air resistance of 0.26 Cd, compared to 0.29 Cd for the gasoline-powered Forte.

The vehicle's full-digital SuperVision gauge cluster relays critical information to the driver and includes an "Eco Guide" function which encourages the driver with an "Eco Driving Point" icon to adjust fuel consumption and drive more sustainably.

[Source: Kia Motors]

Vote

Add Comments

[ Link ]

Posted By: charles - Category: Korean cars, Wallpapers, Kia, Hybrids

Email this Post to a Friend

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

[ Click here to read more ]

Vote