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Kia Soul Irmscher 001

admin — Fri, 28 May 2010 17:04:07 +0000

Meet another special edition version of the Kia Soul. The new tuning package comes from German tuning house Irmscher.

Called the “Edition Irmscher 001″, the new tuning package adds a variety of features including two-tone leather seats with red or graphite-colored diamond quilting pattern on the cushions and backrests, and black carbon-fiber-style leather on the outside areas. The same black-carbon-style leather is also found on the car’s steering wheel and gearbox.

Customers can also opt for a special exterior package that adds a black finish to the Kia Soul’s roof, bumper inserts and mirror caps, as well as stainless steel scuff plates, 18-inch alloy wheels shod in 225/45 R18 tires, and special graphics.

The Soul Irmscher 001 is available with all engines including a 126HP 1.6-liter petrol and a 128HP 1.6-liter diesel with a manual or automatic transmission, and trim levels.

Source: Kia fan blog

2002 KIA Carnival photo gallery

admin — Fri, 30 Apr 2010 05:09:01 +0000

2002 KIA Carnival

2007 Kia Spectra photo gallery

admin — Fri, 09 Apr 2010 01:11:30 +0000

2007 Kia Spectra

2011 Kia Magentis / Optima Teaser Sketches Released for New York Debut

admin — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 04:04:25 +0000

2011 Kia Magentis / Optima Teaser Sketch Released for New York Debut – 22.02.2010

The third generation Kia Magentis will get its debut at the New York International Auto Show. The car, sold in the U.S. as the Kia Optima and in Korea as the Lorentz, will go on sale this fall in America and in Europe in Spring 2011.

Despite the introduction in the U.S., it appears that the Optima name will still be used in the American market.

Look for the all-new Magentis to get more aggressive styling, integrated daytime lights, and a potentially shorter roofline. Aside from this, Kia says the new model will be longer, with an extended wheelbase, and also wider. The company says this will provide much more space for cargo and passengers.

The all-new Kia Magentis will debut on April 2.

Press Release (Click to expand)

WORLD DEBUT FOR NEXT KIA MAGENTIS AT NEW YORK

The next generation Kia Magentis will make its public world premiere at the New York International Auto Show on Friday 2 April 2010.

A fresh design from the ground up, Kia’s all-new version of its popular mid-size saloon is completely transformed and embodies a bold, athletic and sporty visual energy.

Longer, lower and wider than the previous model, the new Magentis features a significantly longer wheelbase and will offer considerably more space for both people and luggage.

The new Magentis will go on sale in the USA and in non-European markets – where it is known as Optima – from autumn 2010, while sales in Europe are expected to begin in the Spring of 2011. No on-sale date for the UK has yet been announced – keep an eye on www.kia.co.uk for details in due course.

The world premiere of the next generation Magentis will take place at the Kia Stand on Level 1 of the ‘Jacob Javits Center’ located between 34-39 Streets on 11th Avenue in New York City.

All-New 2011 Kia Sportage Revealed – Debut in Geneva

admin — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 06:14:06 +0000

2011 Kia Sportage – 1280 – 03.02.2010

The third-generation Kia Sportage will be formally introduced to the world at the Geneva Motor Show. The small SUV will go on sale shortly after the March 2 premiere.

Information about the vehicle’s debut was officially released shortly after images from the European Union Patent Office were discovered.

Pictures of the SUV show the new model with a completely new front end, redesigned roofline, sculpted side panels, and LED lighting at various points. The vehicle will be built on the same platform as the Hyundai Tucson (ix35), and will be “longer, lower and wider” than the second-generation vehicle, according to a press release.

“Sportage was the car that really made the breakthrough for Kia in Europe and the all-new version will make people sit up and take notice just as the original did,” said Kia executive Michael Cole. ”I am convinced it will begin a remarkable new chapter in the Kia story.”

The new Sportage has fallen under the design guidance of former Audi designer, Peter Schreyer. Under his authority, Kia’s newest models have transformed the Kia brand into a credible global player.

Petrol and diesel engines will be announced at the debut.

Press Release (Click to expand)

World premiere for all-new Kia Sportage at Geneva

The all-new Kia Sportage will show a dramatic shift in design direction when it makes its world premiere at the Geneva Motor Show on 2 March, 2010.

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

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

Michael Cole, Managing Director of Kia Motors (UK) Ltd., said: “Sportage was the car that really made the breakthrough for Kia in Europe and the all-new version will make people sit up and take notice just as the original did. I am convinced it will begin a remarkable new chapter in the Kia story.”

The all-new Sportage comes to the UK later this year, with a range of highly competitive diesel and petrol engines.

The world premiere of the all-new Sportage will take place at 08.45 on 2 March, 2010 on the Kia Stand (No 6441) in Hall 6 at the Geneva International Motor Show.

2011 Kia VG sedan aka Opirus / Amanti Spied in Death Valley

admin — Thu, 27 Aug 2009 04:19:49 +0000

SB-Medien / 2011 Kia Optima Spied in Death Valley

A Kia with class

Kia’s upcoming VG sedan has been spied undergoing hot weather testing in Death Valley.

Essentially a replacement for the Opirus/Amanti, the VG boasts styling inspired by the KND-5 Concept which debuted earlier this year at the Seoul Motor Show. As the photos show, the VG features Kia’s new corporate grille, a sweeping roofline, and a unique greenhouse that helps to give the sedan a sporty appearance. While it’s not much to go off of, our best glimpse of the VG sedan still comes from several teaser renderings.

Like the concept, the VG is expected to measure 4,945mm long (with 2,845mm dedicated to wheelbase), 1,850mm wide and 1,475mm high. This should result in a roomy passenger compartment, worthy of the VG’s “near-luxury” status.

Engine options are expected to include Hyundai’s 2.4-liter Theta four-cylinder engine with 175 hp as well as the 273 hp 3.5-liter Lambda V6. Power will flow through the front wheels, but if recent rumors are correct, an optional all-wheel drive system may be available.

Look for the new VG sedan to be launched in Korea later this year, with US sales starting in the spring of 2010.

Kia Soul in Police Outfit

admin — Thu, 16 Jul 2009 15:04:32 +0000

One of the local British Kia dealers has donated a new Kia Soul to the Sussex Police department. The small Kia’s crossover will be used by the team of Police Community Support Officer’s (PCSOs) as part of their street briefings and the general safe-keeping of Horsham South’s communities.

“The car is as highly visible as we are!” said PCSO Charlotte Whittaker. “We were delighted to have been given a car by Toll House, but to have one that turns heads as swiftly as this one does only helps us become more visible to the public.”

Toll House Kia, which provided the police-branded Soul Shaker to the Sussex Police department for a year, promice to replace the car after six months.

Source: Kia fan blog

Renault and Nokia pack Twingo with electronic gizmos

admin — Fri, 05 Oct 2007 13:22:30 +0000

Renault has shown that low-cost minicars don’t have to be the boring econo-boxes most people presume they are thanks to its stylish Twingo hatch. It’s now made the tiny runabout a little sweeter with some help from Nokia. The two companies have formed a partnership to develop a new range of in-car electronics for release in a special edition of the minicar dubbed the Twingo Nokia, due to go on sale in November.

The car will come with USB and iPod connectors, a remote display and steering-wheel controls, hands-free Bluetooth connectivity and mobile phone control. There will also be a GPS navigation system that works with Nokia’s 6110 Navigator phone and a six-speaker stereo system.

Though based on the regular Dynamique version of the Twingo, the Nokia edition gets its own distinctive interior and exterior styling with dark metal trim, tinted rear windows and a Nokia tech-themed central pillar design. Under the hood will be a 75hp 1.2L petrol engine or a 65hp 1.5L dCi diesel engine, and prices will start at €12,950.