Showing posts with label KIA. Show all posts
Showing posts with label KIA. Show all posts

Friday, September 6

Kia Concept Niro (2013)

 

Car Barn Sport | Kia Concept Niro (2013) | Kia has confirmed that its spectacular new European concept, to be unveiled at the 2013 Salon International Motor Show (IAA) in Frankfurt, called Kia Niro will. Born determination Kia, new options for the compact car driver and demanding individualists for whom is looking for a problem size, Niro offers interesting elements is not always associated with smaller cars and created in Europe, with European tastes and expectations very very seriously. Kia Opening Niro in Frankfurt is used to assess the potential customer in response to future exposure models. 

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Thursday, September 5

Kia Soul (2014)

 

Car Barn Sport | Kia Soul (2014) | Well known for his close relationship between prototypes and production models, Kia Motors had no chance with 2,014 souls. When the concept Track'ster wild debuted in 2012, has asked Kia Soul enthusiasts and experts to implement the fantasy into reality. The new Kia Soul is one of the most difficult tasks that we take," said Kearns. "The right balance between the design of the current car with wonderful proportions and courageous attitude Track'ster was terrifying.


Erect, shoulders square and unmistakable Fender immediately as Alma. The combination of a longer wheelbase of 101.2 inches (0.8 inches) across entire width of 70.9 inches (0.6 cm) and the same overall height of 63.4 cm updated, expanded aggressively Profile for ' emergence of new Alma. Flashlights are also greenhouse gas surround sound, high mountain and high altitude of the tour all distinctive design elements. Help extra premium as running lights LED lights Available front and rear LED "Halo" Soul Brothers link within the Kia line that have similar design features, such as the 2014 and the 2014 Sorento CUV share Forte sedan.  Outside Track'ster similarities are easy to spot. Improvements include thin (2.4 inches soul above) a more open the elevator door, so Alma longer sip.


Overall, the design team pays special attention to impart a premium look and feel Alma in 2014. Liberal use of soft-touch materials on the dashboard, center console and door panels. Based on current soul as a starting point, the designer played by Kia Track'ster circular theme that lies within. In the door panels, carved circles assume windows and locks. The center console has a start button shifter round - its exclusive location Kia Soul in programming even Track'ster direct transitions. The speakers in the front doors, mirrors mounted tweeter mounted high circular "floating" and LED power technology available ambient lighting create a domino effect red tones. The steering wheel controls are easy to fall into circular groups unique soul above the lower beams of the buttons on the audio system and trip computer in the thumb, that the driver's hands remain on the steering wheel at all times mounted.


Taking a step further appeal soul list of standard equipment and optional.  Fortunately, the new Kia Soul will inspire the right of the door. More prominent in the new instrument panel, the touch screen is eight inches available - the most ever offered in soul - home to the second-generation Kia telematics and infotainment system, UVO eServices to operate in conjunction with the first Kia based on the Android OS platform . Starting with the soul, UVO eServices is now compatible with iPhone and Android smartphones.  The combination of the child controls of interest in a screen reduces driver distraction and improve the functionality and usability.


Easily accessible via the touch screen, users have the option of instructional videos that show all the features and functionality of the UVO eServices, the screen that comes with the smartphone and application MyUVO.com, including myPOIs by Google Maps. Combined UVO eServices represents an infotainment system more efficient and fully present in the market. Technology aside, it is the driver and passengers enjoy a cabin much larger and quieter gradually increased legroom in the front (42.9 inches, 0.8 inches longer than the soul of current), the rear legroom (39.1 to 2 inches) Maximum front headroom (up to 0.2 inches to 39.6) and the fourth front seat shoulder (up to 0.3 inches to 55.5). Power windows, locks, and (heated) mirrors, telescoping steering wheel and a six-speaker audio device AM/FM/MP3 standard. Wireless technology for hands-free, SiriusXM ™ satellite radio with three months of free service and USB / AUX complete the massive database of Soul / Bluetooth ® audio devices Entertainment. Desirable options include remote keyless entry, 16-inch alloy wheels, cruise control and a six-speed automatic transmission.


The Kia Soul also goes a step beyond the standard and optional services. Attractive 17-inch wheels shod with 215/55R-17 tires, turn signal mirrors, fog and decorate Auto-ON/OFF single database fender to distinguish externally plus. Inside there are more advantages box floor console armrest with integrated blade UVO eServices, view rearview camera and rear seat center armrest. Options include navigation, surround sound system updated Infinity ®, front speakers Chain LED ambient lighting, fog lights, panoramic sunroof - a 'soul in the first place exclusive leather seats with driver and front passenger segment and ventilated seats the four outboard seats, seat 10-way power adjustable driver's seat, leather wrapped, heated steering wheel and gear knob covered in leather.  The Soul Exclaim also adds standard features such as 18-inch alloy wheels in 235/45R-18 tires, fog lamps, body-colored bumpers "fangs" wrapped projector headlamps, LED running lights front and rear lights " Halo. " Open the door and the standard features of the console are a center of piano black, cooled glove compartment, leather wrapped steering wheel and shift knob seat, driver's lumbar support and 10 auto-dimming rearview mirror. Options include navigation, audio front speakers Infinity LED ambient lighting, a panoramic sunroof, leather seats with front airbags for driver and front passenger ventilation and heating for the four positions of the extremities. Supervision Cluster / TFT LCD, HID headlights, push button start and automatic temperature control claim to the soul more and more premium.


Built on a new chassis that nearly 29 percent stiffer than before, the Kia Soul robust skeleton provides the basis for a vehicle that pays particular attention to driving dynamics. A total of 66 percent of the frame in high resistance steel (35 percent) or of high-strength steel (31 percent). Great attention has been focused on improving the ride and handling new soul in September up front and rear suspension heavily revised. Change the steering center also produced benefits sensation. The basic motivation for the soul is powered by a gasoline direct detected (GDI) to 130 hp (at 6300 rpm) aluminum 1.6-liter DOHC four-cylinder available. The engine produces 118 pounds-feet of torque at 4,850 RPM RANGE. Models Plus and exclaim use the power of the stronger 2.0-liter of the United Nations. For the new Kia Soul, 2014, the GDI engine technology is updated. The 1.6-liter engine is mated to an automatic six-speed manual or optional six-speed.
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Wednesday, June 26

Kia Ceed GT (2014)

 

Car Barn Sport | Kia Ceed GT (2014) | Both models are available with a new engine, unique exterior and interior design turbo and improved features a suspension system that hosts the enthusiastic driver. The two new GT models are a new version of the Kia 1.6-liter GDI (Gasoline Direct Injection), equipped with a twin-scroll turbo engine and strengthened internal components. Our new Kia Cee'd GT and GT pro_cee'd highlight the diversity of our current product line-up and preservation of the natural expansion of the brand in the market for high performance cars, an important step for Kia," said Michael Cole, chief operating officer of Kia Motors Europe.The new Kia GT pro_cee'd will have a great appeal to drivers looking for style, performance and dynamics of their next car - and drives like CEE'D GT adds extra features for buyers who prefer five-door," said Cole.


The GT engine and chassis were originally designed in Korea and developed in a wide road and track tests in Europe. Kia Cee pro_cee'd GT and GT the same as seven km warranty only 150,000 years as the rest of the Kia range and are the only high-performance vehicles in the world, with a global reach that motorists. Ensure that events after the suspension system that supplies high-performance GT models correspond to the exceptional driving dynamics, pro_cee'd while maintaining exceptional ride quality and CEE'D.


Subtle retuning the ABS system with the installation of 225/40 R18 Michelin large, the Kia Cee pro_cee'd GT and GT variants quickly stop cee popular range, brakes 100-0 km / h to 36.4 meters.


The engine noise was approached by Kia engineers, fuel consumption and engine exhaust systems for your listening and Sports exhaust specifically for the GT. Acceleration 1000-4000 rpm, the sport exhaust system is reduced by 10 dB, the base model, implemented by improving the air flow through the main silencer and reduce road intake air increases.


Share several important characteristics with the usual models in both the GT and GT Kia Cee pro_cee'd base will have a total length (4310 mm), width (1,780 mm) and wheelbase (2650 mm), which is also the same than standard models. For pro_cee'd and pro_cee'd GT reduced roof 40 mm, the B-pillar is shifted by 220 mm, the side walls behind the B-pillar are new, and the door jamb, tailgate, taillights and rear bumper side. 

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Monday, March 4

Kia Provo Concept (2013)

 

Car Barn Sport | Kia Provo Concept (2013) | Described by Gregory Guillaume, Chief Designer Kia at the base of European style in Frankfurt as "emotional efforts muscle car designed for pure entertainment and performance for today's enthusiastic drivers from the city, the curves of the road," Kia provocation is not just an exercise in style. It combines a 1.6-liter GDI turbo delivers 204 hp with Intelligent 4WD hybrid with an electric motor provides increased power to the rear wheels when needed and possible low movement speed of the electric motor only. A seven-speed DCT transmission Kia first the complete technical package impressive. Clearly, Kia car, the compact provocation is 3.88 meters long, 1.77 meters wide and 1.35 meters high, with a steep front nose valance and carbon fiber lower than an immediate sense of meaning comes . A fur wrap around columns and frameless doors, creates a barrier style cottage with a glass roof hatch as floating above.

Friday, October 5

Kia Sorento EU-Version (2013)

 

Car Barn Sport | Kia Sorento EU-Version (2013) | Net Driving Dynamics New Sorento is also among the major changes in the suspension, steering and brakes. New high-performance shock absorbers with four corners, suspension bushes larger and longer trailing arms in the rear and the highest levels of New Kia Sorento comfort. The steering of the previous model was the top of the Kia Motor Driven widespread (MDL) New Sorento been replaced. This saves fuel by the engine power when the car is running and improve agility through a hallway below the steering wheel At 62 mph


Revisions suspension also contribute further refinement New Kia Sorento. All versions of the new Sorento is powered by a revised 2.2-liter Kia CRDi turbo diesel, driving all four wheels via a gearbox six-speed manual or the company "six-speed automatic. are 42.2 mpg and 175 g / km with 17 inch tires on most models mounted or 41.5 mpg and 178 g / km for the KX-3 with 18-inch wheels. The 2.2-liter engine develops 194 hp at 3800 rpm and 422 Nm of torque from 1800 rpm CRDi what New Kia Sorento. With exceptional handling and off-road New Sorento accelerates from 0-60 mph (manual) in 9.4 seconds and 9.5 seconds (automatic) and all versions have a top speed of 118 mph. The new platform that underpins New Sorento improved passenger compartment of lines two and three.


All occupants enjoy a luxurious, with remarkable improvements in soft-touch materials cut cabin and more equipment for finishing four categories - 'KX-1 "," KX-2 "," KX-2 Sat-Nav "and" KX- 3 '. leather is used to reduce the wheel of the model, door jamb (except "KX-1') and extensible Webbed hood and chrome used as decorations in the cockpit, all finished wood grain on the" KX-1 "and" 'metal inserts and KX KX-3-2 "" have been added to the dashboard and door panels, which New Sorento luxurious look and feel. All external versions "have KX-1 ambient lighting, front center console and door trim, and the threshold of each model aluminum door sills for the models - "KX-2 'and aluminum front light" KX-3'. In "standard KX-3 'three dashboard dial has been replaced with a 7-inch TFT high definition LCD multifunction display.


The front panel features a new flexible center holder with a glass slide, while lower gearshifters New redesigned Kia Sorento more space for the storage of small parts. "KX-2" and its variants, "KX-3 ', a luggage net. Additional equipment is available in all versions of New Sorento Standard has a heated body-color bumpers, chrome exterior door handles, front aero wiper type, projection headlamps with cornering light, electrically folding exterior mirrors, adjustable chrome ventilation, air conditioning rear, the LED daytime running lights, cruise control, Sun visor with illuminated vanity mirror and coin pocket stretching, reversing sensors and high performance MDPS steering damper.


Versions "KX 2-'longest rain sensor windscreen wipers, a leather dashboard and a 4.3-inch color LCD touch screen with reversing sensors. S version" KX-2-Sat Nav, "adds a navigation system with seven-inch touch screen and European maps Messaging Traffic Channel (TMC), while the deluxe model "KX-3 'has also pan the sunroof, xenon headlamps with automatic leveling front lighting adaptive, so eight-way power driver seat and four-way power adjustable passenger seat, ventilated front seats, mirrors heated seats, heated steering wheel, a color multi-function display and Flex Steer. The satellite navigation system is combined with a 10-speaker premium audio system delivering 495 watts of power.


The attention to detail has helped to surface drag. All models now have projection headlights and LED daytime running lights. Redesigned taillights - LED "KX-3 '- an additional sportiness Kia largest sport utility vehicle. Every Sorento has anti-lock braking system (ABS) with electronic brake force distribution (EBD), to allow drivers to drive and brake at the same time in an emergency, and to ensure the effort is made to. New Sorento also features Electronic Stability Control (ESC) with Downhill Brake Control (DBC).  Six airbags (two front airbags, side and side curtain) are standard, as are active front head restraints that prevent or minimize whiplash Sorento back beaten. There are seat belts with pretensioners and load limiters front. New Kia Sorento, Kia as anyone else, guaranteed for seven years or 100,000 miles.
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Monday, October 1

KIA Picanto City (2012)

 

Car Barn Sport | KIA Picanto City (2012) | From 1 Your Oktoberfest KIA Picanto UK market called a special edition three-door Picanto city, part of the "Origin Collection Kia" disappear with a smaller size and two rear doors. The air from the front grill uses red, 14-inch wheels, chrome door, two-color rear view mirror, fog lights and a sporty design. Picanto city is divided into three colors: silver (standard), silver markets glow bright red.  

 

 

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Wednesday, September 19

Kia Carens (2013)

 

Car Barn Sport | Kia Carens (2013) | Before Paris Motor Show (PMS) 2012 later this month, Kia unveiled the figure Carens MPV 2013. Show approval Rio hatchback design and CEE'D. The new Carens United States and Canada, called Rondo uses a customized platform CEE'D in a van. Regarding food, two petrol versions and the 1.4-liter and 1.6-liter GDI MPI with each power PS 100 and PS 135. There is also a 1.4 liter diesel version powered WGT 90 hp and 110 hp 1.6-liter variable geometry turbo with 128 hp.


Vehicle information may be controlled using meters screen located between the transparent panel with illumination. Products also marks a big change in our concept MPV segment in the market to compete with its own characteristics, "said Hyoung-Keun Lee, Vice President and CEO of Kia

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Sunday, July 29

Kia Cerato (2014)

 

Car Barn Sport | Kia Cerato (2014) | The new version of the worldwide best-selling model of Kia's compact sedan Kia Cerato (also known as Forte in some countries), is scheduled to go on sale in the first quarter of 2013 Kia dealers in many foreign markets. Longer, lower and wider than the current car, with a long wheelbase, the next generation Kia Cerato produced with a new body structure.


All-new Kia Cerato, called "K3" on the domestic market Kia of South Korea, also has better quality, updated equipment, a spacious interior and a new engine line-up that offers a leading fuel savings. After going on sale in Korea at the end of 2012, the new Kia Cerato sedan appear in Kia dealers in many foreign markets in the first quarter of 2013.


Kia Forte has just said that 2014 was "longer, lower and wider than the current car, with a long wheelbase, the next generation Forte / Cerato will be produced with a new body structure.
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Wednesday, July 18

Kia Quoris (2012)

 

Car Barn Sport | Kia Quoris (2012) | Back to Kia to produce luxury sedans, limousines, this time the name is Quoris, which will be sold on world markets in the fourth quarter of 2012. Quoris combination of words into" core "of English (basic) and the" quality "(quality), which means that this car is the technology strength, quality and high Elegant and Exclusive.

The dimensions are fairly large, length 5,090 mm, width 1900 mm, height 1,490 mm wheelbase and 3045 mm. Kia Design Chief Peter Schreyer describes the launch event last May, K9 designs offer something simple yet elegant and well proportioned. Kia offers two different sizes and power of the engine, each 3.3-liter V6, 300 hp and 333 hp 3.8-liter engine is paired with 8-speed automatic transmission to deliver power to the rear wheels.


Car's performance can be tailored to different paths.Quoris take the edge active safety features that have never had before, such as chip speed controller (ASCC), "said Ki-Chang Kang, Senior Vice President Kia's Namyang R & D Center. If Stop car long time, then the control returns to the driver.


ASCC In addition, it is also advanced vehicle safety management (AVSM) who are getting married in a couple of characteristics of safety car, as stability control (ESC), PRE-SAFE belt (PSB) and alarm systems anymore. In the third place, the indicator of safety belts in the indicator panel meters at all times. Other material, LCD Thin Film Transistor (TFT) 12.3-inch, two 9.2-inch monitor for rear-speaker Lexicon 0.17 (Harman).
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Monday, June 18

Kia Sorento (2014)


Car Barn Sport | Kia Sorento (2014) | Kia is updating its popular Sorento SUV for the 2014 model year. Changes to the model best-selling Kia transmission has a revised exterior and updates that promise the best in class fuel economy. The face of the Sorento also gets a bumper with fog lights and a revised lower vertical central air intake. Kia is showing inside the 2014 Sorento yet, but the Korean SUV says the magazine will arrive with a new instrument cluster LCD, center console, a display screen updated by 8 inches and a new console with a selector Right door with a lever in leather boots on automatic transmission models. The new Sorento will also receive an extra dose of soft-touch materials to "reinforce the vehicle's most luxurious.





The most fuel-efficient 2013 Sorento offers 22 / 32 mpg city / highway, so we expect an improvement in these figures. The 2014 Kia Sorento is scheduled to hit stores later this year.

Thursday, May 3

Kia K9 (2013)

 
  
Car Barn Sport | Kia K9 (2013) | Korean market model, K9, which will complete the internal market, cars, Kia's "K" series, front-wheel drive, the members of the K5 (Optima in overseas markets) and K7 (cadenza in foreign markets) are among the sedan. Kia has recently released a new type of K9 external graphics, provides a solid form, and in the future, a complex and unique charisma of its design concept, the "high tech luxury sedan" provides a picture of. Kia K9 design echoes in his hood with a massive grille, bold "high-tech luxury car" style LED lights to bring his family to view, continuity is the latest evolution of Kia design DNA.

 

K9 all the elegant simplicity, the surface of a simple balance scale," Kia chief design officer Peter Schreyer says. "Class long wheelbase, the distance of the status, the large wheels, short overhangs and vertical light K9 Sports, Sports, and a large rear-wheel drive vehicle, the amount of premium for the company to provide the ultimate place to work in harmony is a wide shoulder line. Sung - Nam Lee, Overseas Marketing Group Director, said K9 sedan is a significant part of the quality and value to a new level of performance and new technologies are driving, K9 design, no compromise design of our first rear-drive large sedan ", and its design to surprise the world, our brand Kia In another display of power.  All new Kia's leading luxury saloon, Kia K9 Kia has a whole new part of the introduction of the global automotive market, and went to Korea.


The total length of 3045 mm and wheelbase of 5090 mm and the rear passenger seat next to Kia K9 provides a liberal. Creates a spacious cabin environment, respectively, 1900 mm and 1490 mm wide, and,. The original 3.8 liter GDI engine update Kia K9 334 PS 290 PS Lambda V6 3,8 - liter MPI, based on the way to the global entry in 2013 will be available in some overseas markets. Each K9 eight - speed automatic transmission comes with all new Kia.  The first rear-wheel drive Kia's sedan K9.

Sunday, April 1

Kia Ceed (2013)


Car Barn Sport | Kia Ceed (2013) | In developing new cee'd, Kia's engineers had a strong focus on reducing fuel consumption and emissions without sacrificing power output or engine response. Depending on individual market preferences, the new cee'd will be available with a wide choice of engines offering power outputs from 90 to 135 ps. Across most of Western Europe there will be two petrol engines - a 1.4 and a 1.6 GDI MPI producing 100 ps and 135 respectively - plus two Diesels - a 1.4 WGT with an output of 90 ps and 1.6 VGT diesel Offered in two states of tune ( 110 and 128 ps). Certain markets in Europe will also offer a 1.6 MPI petrol unit producing 130 ps.


The most powerful, the 1.6-liter GDI Gamma engine introduced in the Kia Sportage, features direct injection to maximise power (135 ps) and torque (165 Nm) while minimizing fuel consumption and emissions. All engines will be Offered with a choice of manual or automatic six-speed transmissions. Depending on version, The 1.6 GDI will also be available with Kia's all-new six-speed Dual Clutch Transmission (DCT), the which improves fuel efficiency and delivers smooth automatic gear shifts for maximum comfort.



The DCT combines two manual transmissions within a single housing, each with its own dry clutch. One transmission shaft is dedicated to 2nd, 4th, 6th and reverse gear, while the other operates with 1st, 3rd and 5th gears. Electric motor-driven actuators controlled by the Transmission Control Unit (TCU) execute gear selection and clutch engagement, resulting in swift and precise gear changes and uninterrupted transfer torque to the driven wheels, with a minimum of the efficiency loss normally associated with conventional Automatics ( with a torque converter). As with other Kia models in Europe, new cee'd will be available with fuel-saving technologies developed under the company's EcoDynamics ™ sub-brand to optimize efficiency and lower emissions.  Higher quality cabin materials and a broader range of high-tech equipment will Ensure the interior of the new cee'd premium matches the exterior appearance.


Available features will include enhanced Instrumentation with a TFT 'Supervision' Cluster delivering aspects of high-definition resolution clarity of the instrument binnacle, dual-zone climate control, powered driver's seat adjustment with memory and a full length (1.045 mm long) powered panoramic glass sunroof . This features front, side and rear sensors and automatic steering control by an on-board computer to Safely perform parallel parking. Kia Continues to Make safety a top priority and the new cee'd features advanced active and passive safety technologies to Ensure maximum protection for its occupants and other road users. Available active safety features will include ESP (Electronic Stability Program), ABS (anti-lock braking system), BAS (emergency Brake Assist System), HAC (Hill Assist Control) to Prevent roll-back, VSM (Vehicle Stability Management) and ESS (Emergency Stop Signal) the which flashes the brake lights when the system detects the driver is making That an emergency stop. Side impact protection is enhanced with 50 per cent Thicker door beams, plus a roof cross-member Stronger Between the B-pillars and side sills made from ultra high-tensile steel. Each new cee'd is fitted as standard with six airbags - front, front side and full length curtain.