2013 Kia Pro Cee’d

Kia has announced the full technical specifications and price list for the 2013 Pro Cee’d. The tailgate starts from just £ 17,495 for the S trim level with the 1.6-liter GDI engine. Standard equipment includes a set of 16 "alloy wheels, automatic lights with follow-me-home, electric windows, cruise control, electrically operated, heated and folding door mirrors, trip computer and rear parking sensors.

The second trim level, the SE - adds 17 "wheels, stainless steel sill plates and pedals, automatic dual zone climate control, 7" touch screen navigation system, automatic rain wipers, driver / passenger power lumbar support. Prices start at £ 19,495. Two engines will be available in the new Pro Cee'd lineup - a 1.6-liter GDi petrol and a 1.6-liter CRDi turbo diesel with Intelligent Stop & Go (ISG) - and both are in any padding. A 6-speed manual transmission is standard in the Kia range and 6-speed dual clutch transmission (DCT) gearbox is also in 1.6 GDi SE.

The 1.6-liter GDI have 133PS (98 kW) at 6,300 rpm and 221Nm (164 lb-ft) of torque at 4850 rpm 0-100 km / h in 9.8 seconds and a top speed of 195 km / h (121 mph). There is 62.8mpg on the official combined cycle with CO2 emissions of 124g/km. The 1.6-liter CRDi has. 126PS (93 kW) at 4,000 rpm and 259Nm (192 lb-ft) at 1,900 rpm 0-100 km / h in 11.5 seconds and a top speed of 197 km / h (122 mph). There are 78.5 mpg on the official combined cycle and CO2 emissions of 100g/km.

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Kia Optima Hybrid Project Superman

Kia Optima Hybrid Project Superman is the result of the creative efforts of three companies: Kia, DC Entertainment and Super Street Magazine. The head-turning Optima Hybrid was just unveiled and is in view of the continuation of a 10-month, eight-vehicle partnership between Kia and DC Entertainment made signaling. Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman, Green Lantern, The Flash, Aquaman and Cyborg - found these eight vehicles on the iconic characters that are part of the Justice League.

The last vehicle mixture of all seven superheroes in one. Justice League-inspired Kia vehicles serve as a force for good in the world by raising awareness of DC Entertainment, "We can be heroes" fundraising campaign. The latter is an attempt to help, bring relief and hope to the people of drought and famine in the Horn of Africa affected. This one-of-a-kind Superman inspired Kia stands for the strength and determination of the world's most iconic superhero. To do this, the car is widened with custom fenders, making it even more muscle. Even with an adjustable suspension, raise and lower the can and the vehicle is equipped with the push of a button.

The exterior color theme of the collision immediately: a stylized color scheme on the hood emphasizes distinctive Chest Superman emblem, while a striking red color design extends to the tribe, remembers the look of his crimson cloak. The slanted grille is there to remind us of the band Superman and the red glow of light with the same intensity of his heat vision.

Then the interior of the Optima is packaged in custom materials chosen for their unique look and feel. They also reflect impenetrable armor battle Superman. The iconic "S" shield is integrated into the seat and steering wheel to give the right touch heroic. If Kia sales grew the company's role as a socially responsible company, and the Superman-themed Optima promotes efforts with two monitors in the front headrests that will increase awareness of the worst famine in 60 years with a custom "We can Heroes' video, that like a little fact, anyone can be a hero to his shows.

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2014 Kia Cerato

The all-new version of the world's best selling model from Kia, the Kia Cerato compact sedan (also known as Forte in some countries), is expected to come on the market in the first quarter of 2013, when Kia dealers in many foreign markets. Longer, lower and wider than the current car, be prepared with a longer wheelbase, the next generation Kia Cerato with a completely new body structure. With futuristic and dynamic styling, the all-new Cerato has a slimmer profile, LED headlamps and taillights and a chrome beltline.

All-new Kia Cerato called "K3" in the house of the Kia's market in South Korea will also improve quality, luxury appliances, a spacious cabin and a revised range of engines that deliver industry-leading fuel economy. Since its launch in late 2012, the Korea-new Kia Cerato sedan Kia dealers appear in many foreign markets in the first quarter of 2013.

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2013 Kia Carens Teaser

Kia is pretty smart. During these dog days of summer, when the news about as exciting as watching your grass is brown, the Korean car manufacturer for information about upcoming models in fairly quick succession, is to throw. First there was the announcement Quoris, the next-gen-forte, and now the teaser images of the Carens crossover.

Kia says the official launch of Carens on 27 September's Paris Motor Show. Based on Hyundai and Kia C-segment platform, similar to the unloved, the Carens Kia Rondo in function if not form, with space for five or seven. We love what we see from this trippy renderings, even if the Carens is no longer a Ford than anything at this moment in many a Kia dealer. The big question is whether Kia ready to have another chance on the sale of a large wagon crossover style in the U.S., given the cool reception the Rondo delivered during his short time here is to take.

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2012 Kia Optima SX Limited

Who knew that all we ever see the day when a Kia would be priced at more than $ 34,000 - and that day is here. Kia has the price on the new Kia Optima SX with a limited package, and if you are interested get ready to shell out a starting price of 34,500 $. Of course, there are not many options because the Optima SXL is packed full with all the bells and whistles - but if you do the $ 775 destination fee, look for a total of $ 35,275.

"With the advent of the Optima SXL, the Kia is a more premium-class, which is something that customers have informed us that they are to see if they want to make a go in our showrooms," said Tom Loveless, Kia Motors America executive vice president, said in a statement on Monday. Based on the Optima SX Turbo Optima SX Limited, powered by a 2.0-liter turbocharged GDI engine makes 274-hp with a consumption of 22 mpg / 34 (city / highway).

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2014 Kia Sorento

Here it is: the 2014 Kia Sorento. And not surprisingly, is no different than what we saw in the slow striptease of spy shots. This is not a bad thing, though. The new Sorento will update the front bumper, redesigned alloy wheels and rear fresh look good, and they certainly fall in line with what Kia has done on his latest crop of new products.

As the current Kia Sorento will offer its best-selling crossover in both the five-and seven-passenger configurations. As I write this, it is unclear whether the interior is significantly improved in the field of materials or design - European Website Kia debuts just the trio from the outside of the images you see here - although the press release mentions things like a new LCD instrument cluster, a revised center console with a seven-inch display and a "more luxurious character." There are no new powertrain data are made public at this time. Here in the United States, we expect that both the four and six cylinder engines are on tap. We will have more detail than the Sorento its official U.S. debut in the not too distant future.

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