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Kia Motors America (KMA) to celebrate the first ministers of the world is a brand new 2012 Kia Rio sub-compact sedan and fully updated 2012 Kia Seoul in 2011 New York International Auto Show.

The product began to Kia Motors' design-led transformation back to New York with a fresh look and updated, more power, and the same behavior funky consumers worldwide have come to love this compact crossover. L soul immense success of Kia is refined for 2012 with a large number of technologies and powertrain improvements to deliver more power and improved fuel economy.
"After only two years of the model it was in 2012, significant improvements in the soul of power, style and fuel economy, which makes this iconic vehicle the perfect package for those seeking something a little out of the box" said Michael Sprague Kia. "The soul has always stood out from the crowd and is responsible for getting new customers to the Kia brand and positioning the company to record a series of successes. With rising gas prices, this update adds even more style and fun to drive performance while improving fuel economy by 10 percent. "

More power, less fuel consumption

In 2012, Kia Soul will enhance the fun factor to lead to significant increases in horsepower, new six-speed transmissions and the ability to deliver up to 34 miles per gallon on the highway. A new 1.6-liter engine producing 135 hp GDI (100kW), up 11 percent from the previous engine). For buyers looking for more boost in power, a new 2.0-liter four-cylinder is available with a six-speed manual or six-speed automatic transmission - a technology that is rare in this segment

For the first time release concepts Kia Soul Hamstar and the White Tiger was held at the SEMA auto show in Las Vegas, both projects have received very positive feedback that influenced the decision to start digging Kia them into production. The cost Hamstar will be announced later, while the "White Tiger" is priced at 20,695 dollars.

In particular Kia Soul Hamstar get body-colored bumpers, sporty rear spoiler and black 18-inch alloy wheels, matt-black hatch filler tank, black leather heated seats, Leather steering wheel, unique floor mats Hamstar, climate control and front fog lights. In turn, the publication Kia Soul White Tiger will go with virtually the same set of functions, the difference will be the color versions of some elements.

Both editions will join the four previous editions - Denim, Ignition, Shadow Dragon and Ghost, the success was stunning, and the company hopes that Hamstar and White Tiger repeat their fate.

And we present the Kia Rio sedan K2 or east, which was officially unveiled at the Shanghai Motor Show last week. We now occupies has been unveiled at the New York, which shows a different look to the former, and more akin to the hatchback.

For this model arrived in Europe, this would be more likely than Shanghai, though both remain attractive in a line but with different features and configurations.

This in hand, has the same front that the hatchback, but something American, with a much larger grid that overlaps this time with the large headlights, and bumpers detado a large air intake that goes from side to side tone matte black and in turn integrated fog lamps.

On its side, the American model looks with a sporty, aggressive silhouette that is quite well made and well integrated in the third volume. The back is definitely American, and soon convince these parts, or like if ... everything is getting used to.

North America have a GDI 1.6 engine with 140 hp, direct fuel injection and Stop & Start system, with a consumption of 5.8 L/100 with manual or six-speed automatic.

The trim levels are LX, EX and SX and other elements may be mounted between the speed control, automatic climate control, trip computer, bluetooth, heated seats, alloy wheels, package visibility, Syrius Satellite radio, USB port, etc. but all will be standard ESP, TCS, ABS, EBD, six airbags and hill start assistant.

The "crossover? "minivan? Koreans have been updated with a small facelift which now includes LED daytime running lights, fog lights, larger LED taillights with vertical segmentation, and a grille with a slightly thinner frame. The interior is roughly as it was, but the wheel has new buttons and a GPS can be seen in the center console. In the U.S., the renewal shall be accompanied by a new 1.6 GDI engine of 135 horsepower and 160-horsepower 2.0. Both engines will be offered with automatic and six-speed manual.

Kia Soul introduced at the Paris Motor Show 2008, but not have to wait until next year to see the facelift of this polarizing urban model is not known whether van or SUV. Organization of the Auto Show in New York has informed through its newsletter that the facelift of the Soul will be waiting next week in the Big Apple, and our cameras are there to account for his debut.

Although Kia has not detailed the new features that have prepared for the Soul, we know that the 2012 model will feature touches to optical level (including LED daytime running lights) and mechanical improvements, including new six-speed transmissions (automatic and manual) and other direct injection.

We should have all the details on 20 April.

The Kia Soul urban trendy style adopted by this new limited edition "Urban Design "
Kia will sell at the end of a very limited range of Kia Soul. This edition dubbed "Urban Design" was immediately recognized by its black wheels 18 inch specific, its front and rear bumpers black "glossy"and its aluminum-colored door handles. Side equipment includes the Urban Design finish "Play" series which includes automatic climate control, reversing radar, cruise control, MP3 CD player, iPod connection, the Bluetooth system. To mark the special series Kia adds to the Urban Design with a rearview camera display is integrated into the rearview mirror.
Kia will sell only 220 copies of Soul Urban Design. The urban crossover will be available only in version 1.6-liter CRDi diesel with 128 horsepower, mated to a five-speed mechanical gearbox. The invoice amount to € 20 490 € or 1,100 more than a finishing Soul "play " with the same engine.

During the last days of April, Kia will start deliveries in Spain, the new Picanto, urban model and attractive design that can be booked at dealerships. So far only five-door body in order to qualify for the three will have to wait until autumn.

The range of the new Picanto is composed of two petrol engines and four trim levels. The block cheaper, a 1.0i with 69 hp variants can be combined in Basic, Concept and Drive, while the more powerful engine, a 1.2i 16v with 85 hp, is sold exclusively with the most complete Emotion. In all cases, the gearbox is used five-speed manual.

Recommended prices with discount included, are:

Basic 69 hp 1.0i  € 7,790
Concept 69 hp 1.0i € 9,090
Drive 69 hp 1.0i € 9,790
Emotion 85 hp 1.2i € 11,090

In all cases, the standard equipment can be considered quite rich because there is no shortage of six airbags, ABS, EBD, electric front windows, central locking, trip computer, folding rear seat, etc. The allocation may be increased to levels higher segment, such as the Emotion that already includes LED daytime running lights, fog lights, automatic lights, air conditioning, rear power windows, electrically operated folding door mirrors, leather-wrapped steering wheel leather, radio CD MP3, USB port, bluetooth and alloy wheels.

The South Korean car maker Kia presented at the Seoul Motor Show (1st-10th April 2011) a new concept car. It is said Naimo, is equipped with an electric drive and is called by the Koreans as a CUV - crossover utility vehicle. The vehicle name is Kia, according to the Korean word "Ne-mo"and is based, which means "rectangular"means. The aim of the study is to explore the market opportunities for an emission-free city car.

Kia's European operations chief confirmed that the mark will receive a similar roadster Mazda MX-5 in 2013 or 2014 and will introduce an all-wheel drive system on the Soul.

Kia Koreans would attack the strongest segment of the automotive market and lifestyle have announced they will introduce both a roadster and a four-wheel drive version of Soul. While the announcement about the Soul was good news waiting to be officially confirmed, but the ad really important is the future of MX-5 rival. Paul Philpott, head of Kia's operations in Europe confirmed the two models in an interview with Auto Express.

Kia Roadster would begin until 2013 or 2014, this year and next year is intended to strengthen the brand in all markets they serve. The new model would help the people at Kia easier to position the target site for them - a young brand for young adults. Thus, Kia is trying to give a dynamic image, fun and youthful. According to Paul Philpott, Kia is equivalent brand Seat, Hyundai and while it's much more like Volkswagen.

Model Kia Rio, the South Korean company is a bestseller in many markets, yesterday appeared at the exhibition in Geneva in a totally new form.

Kia Rio fourth generation of this car is longer by 55 mm below to 15 mm and wider by 25 mm, wheelbase hatchback added 70 mm - up to 2570 mm. Trunk volume in the South Korean model, with raised seats increased to 292 hp.

In Europe, the new Kia Rio goes on sale with four power plants. The base engine is a 1.25-liter turbocharged unit capacity of 86 hp and torque of 118 Nm. In combined cycle, the "steward" the way the average fuel consumption model with the data unit is equal to 4.8 liters. In the range of engines came another gasoline engine of 1.4 liters, which develops 109 hp and 136 Nm of torque. For potential buyers of Rio are provided and two diesel power plants: 1.1-liter engine produces 69 hp and 90-horsepower engine obemom1.4 liter. According to an official press release, with a 1.1-liter "engine" hatchback consumes per 100 km in combined cycle, 3.2 liters of fuel and produces 85 g / km of CO2.

In the basic equipment of 1.25-liter engine is mounted with five "mechanics", the remaining engines line join hands with the six-speed manual transmission. Customers can also order a Kia Rio with an automatic quad box, which comes paired with a 1.4-liter gasoline engine.

More muscular style, more aggressive which also includes the new aesthetics of the brand including a calendar very geometric. But beyond style, the big news is that the Picanto is now available in 3 and 5 doors while the current was not the only 5 door.
Even if the new Picanto is growing by nearly 6 cm, it remains below 3.60 m, thus confirming its role as a city, while delivering a trunk with a capacity of 200 liters (27%) or one the best in the category.
Under the hood, only petrol engines, as now, with power ranging between 69 and 85 hp.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.