2010 Kia Forte Koup World Premiere in New York - Production Ready

Kia has announced its first-ever two-door coupe passenger car at the 2009 NYIAS. The Koup is part of the Forte range that replaces the Spectra model in the US. The new Forte sedan made its US debut at the 2009 Chicago Auto Show. The Forte Koup's design is based on the KOUP Concept which was shown at the 2008 NYIAS.


The higher-spec SX has a 2.4-litre straight-four motor with 173hp (127kW) and 168 pound-feet of torque. It returns 22mpg in city driving and 32mpg under highway conditions when mated to the 6-speed manual.


Styling details of note include wrap-around headlights, the aggressive air intakes, dual tailpipes and a rear diffuser. Two trim levels on offer are the EX and SX. The EX is the standard Forte Koup and it arrives with features like a 2.0-litre 156hp (115kW) and 144 pound-feet engine with Continuously Variable Valve Timing, a 5-speed manual or an optional 4-speed automatic transmission and 16-inch alloy wheels.


Some of the creature comforts listed are Bluetooth connectivity, iPod and USB auxiliary inputs, a standard six-speaker AM/FM/CD/MP3 audio system and steering-wheel mounted audio controls. SIRIUS Satellite Radio capabilities are part of the music player and come with a free three-month subscription to the service.


Kia says the body achieves high torsional stiffness which is good news for those looking for more than just straight line speed. More good news for the feisty driver is that the suspension system is sport-tuned to give a firmer ride. To balance performance with safety the FWD Koup has ABS brakes, electronic stability control and more than four airbags.
More Photos



Other article:
Spy Shots: 2010 Kia Forte Coupe in South Korea
Kia Unveil Dramatic Wind-Assisted Aero-Soul
Kia unveils Forte LPI hybrid electric vehicle (HEV) in South Korea
Detroit Auto Show: Kia Soulster Concept leaks ahead
Paris Debuts _ Kia Cee'd and Soul Hybrid Concepts
More Kia Soul Details & Images Released Ahead of Paris Unveiling
2010 Kia Sorento Sheds a Little Disguise

New Kia Sorento gets its video debut

The outgoing Kia Sorento may be known more for its affordable price tag than its luxury appointments, but the Korean automaker is looking to change that with a 2010 overhaul. And when we say overhaul, the transformation is complete, save for the carryover name.


The new Sorento goes from a body-on-frame SUV to a unibody crossover. Not only does the new Sorento have a third row of seats and more cargo space, it'll likely return superior fuel economy as well. The new Kia Sorento also wears more modern-looking sheet metal, a better looking interior, and amenities like iPod support. Engines for the US market haven't yet been announced, but we're expecting Kia's 3.8L V6 and a base 2.4L four cylinder model.


We've seen plenty of the Sorento in photos, and now we've got the first video of Kia's new crossover in motion. Hit the jump to watch. The onscreen text is Korean, but the spoken audio is done in English.

More Photos



Other article:
2010 Kia Sorento Sheds a Little Disguise
Kia Three SOUL concepts
Kia Motors America Introduces All-New Borrego SUV
Kia KND-4 Concept
Leaked: Kia Soul Burner Concept
2009 Kia Borrego: New Mid-Sized SUV Based On The Mesa Concept

Kia Unveil Dramatic Wind-Assisted Aero-Soul

In a dramatic move aimed at delivering environmental benefits without expensive ­technology Kia has revealed its new Aero-Soul concept that reduces fuel consumpt­ion and exhaust emissions with a simple and low-cost system called Air Propulsio­n and Retardation Installation Line.

Although unveiled on the company’s stylish and fun cross-over Soul the pat­ented system can be easily extended to all the company’s vehicles and will­ even be available as a bolt-on accessory for vehicles already in use.

The system relies on small sensors built into the front and rear bumpers which m­onitor external wind speed and deploy panels when the wind is sufficient to prov­ide additional directional impetus according to the car’s behaviour.

So at cruising speeds if the wind behind the car is strong – such as in wi­nter gales – the panels will harness wind power to provide forward motion.­ If the car is slowing or under braking the panels will deploy to provide additi­onal retardation effort. Additionally a small electrically powered baffle can be­ lowered just behind the exhaust pipe under harsh braking to provide the kind of­ “reverse-thrust” normally associated with aircraft during landing &­ndash; this element will only be available as a factory-fitted device.


This system does not just work when the car is running at speed. When braking or decelerating the panels also pop out like drag chutes to help slow the car down. Also part of the system is a reverse thruster that drops down from behind the exhaust pipe to reduce the strain on the brakes.

From her Mabuk, Korea, office, Kia green-technology engineer Avril Babo said, "The big problem with most emission reduction systems is that they are expensive. We wanted to come up with an answer that didn't cost the earth and could be retrospectively applied to cars already on the road."

Testing in Nong Dam shows that fuel efficiency can be increased by 25%, with emissions reduced by as much as 40%. When using the system while on a severe downhill slope, fuel use and CO2 emissions drops to almost nothing. The system is even beneficial if you live in a calmer environment. Just using the system to help braking can reduce fuel use by 10%, decrease emissions by 15%, and extend brake-pad life by nearly 50%.

The Kia Aero-Soul concept, with the Air Propulsion and Retardation Installation Line, or A.P.R.I.L., will be available shortly. Pricing will be revealed closer to the release date.
Source: Kia via: community.mocca




Other article:
Spy Shots: 2010 Kia Forte Coupe in South Korea
Kia unveils Forte LPI hybrid electric vehicle (HEV) in South Korea
Detroit Auto Show: Kia Soulster Concept leaks ahead
Geneva motor show : Kia MPV concept headed

Kia unveils Forte LPI hybrid electric vehicle (HEV) in South Korea

Kia has introduced Forte LPI hybrid electric vehicle (HEV), it’s first mass production hybrid car, to the South Korean consumers yesterday. In addition to that, Kia also unveiled its new eco-friendly sub-brand, Eco-Dynamics, an initiative which will bring a host of new eco-friendly technologies and models to the international markets.

The Forte LPI hybrid electric vehicle is powered by an economical mild-hybrid drive system consisting of 1.6L gasoline engine and electric motor. The Liquefied Petroleum Injected (LPI) engine generates 114 horsepower, while electric motor brings additional 20 hp. Equipped with this kind of hybrid system and continuously variable transmission, the Forte achieves a very competitive fuel economy rating of 17.2 kilometers per liter of LPG fuel (41 MPG US), which is equivalent to 21.5 kilometers per liter fuel economy in terms of gasoline, the company said.

To differentiate the Forte hybrid from it’s non-hybrid variants and improve the vehicle’s aerodynamics, some changes have been implemented to the existing exterior design. In front, you will notice a slightly different corporate Kia grille and a restyled front bumper with larger air intake and attractive fog lights design, while at rear, Forte now features a radically redesigned rear bumper and LED equipped taillights. On the inside, Forte LPI hybrid features a Super Vision instrument cluster for hybrid system data and a navigation display.
Read More



Other article:
Spy Shots: 2010 Kia Forte Coupe in South Korea
Detroit Auto Show: Kia Soulster Concept leaks ahead
Paris Debuts _ Kia Cee'd and Soul Hybrid Concepts
More Kia Soul Details & Images Released Ahead of Paris Unveiling
2010 Kia Sorento Sheds a Little Disguise
LA Show Photo Galore: Hummer, Jeep, Kia, Lamborghini, Lexus, Mazda and Mercedes-Benz

Spy Shots: 2010 Kia Forte Coupe in South Korea

A few weeks ago, we brought you give the first batch of spy shots show亚福特cars starting in 2010. Today, we have received more from our friends in Korea, who has also aroused the hot look for sports complex, and stopped at an unknown location in South Korea!

Code for the XK, the two-door Ford coupe are less than a year disappeared. This is expected to reach the Korean market before the end of the summer, although it sales in the United States, according to Kia dealers, should be at mid-December.


We can see from these latest spy shots are the shape of the production model will be maintained very close Koup concept, which is published in the New York Auto Show last year. Prototype is still serious camouflage to prevent all we can see the details of design, but so far, we are pleased to see that we have seen.

As we reported before, a series of 4-cylinder engine is expected to be complex at 2010 sports car production. The optional engine will include a 156hp 2.0-liter and 173hp 2.4L unit, but it is possible, Kia will also be brought about by a new 1.6L turbocharged engine, equipped with a GDI (Gasoline Direct Injection) system, making it the rated power of up to 175 horsepower!


The 1.6L turbocharged engine has been developed with Hyundai Motor Company, and begun to implement the concept of modern ninth embryo its premiere at Geneva Motor Show last week.
Source: Kia World]



Other article:
Detroit Auto Show: Kia Soulster Concept leaks ahead
Paris Debuts _ Kia Cee'd and Soul Hybrid Concepts
More Kia Soul Details & Images Released Ahead of Paris Unveiling
2010 Kia Sorento Sheds a Little Disguise
LA Show Photo Galore: Hummer, Jeep, Kia, Lamborghini, Lexus, Mazda and Mercedes-Benz

Geneva motor show : Kia MPV concept headed

Kia is bringing its offbeat, spunky styling to the mini-car segment with a concept to be unveiled at the Geneva motor show.

It’s called the MPV concept, which Kia says stands for Multi-Purpose Vehicle. The teaser shot we’re seeing today shows a small four-door with a hatch in the back. The side panels and beltline get a little bit of edge, and the pronounced wheel arches echo the Soul.
Read More



Other article:
Kia Unveils 'Kee' Coupe Concept
Kia Motors America Introduces All-New Borrego SUV
Kia Borrego / Mohave Launched in Korea
Kia KND-4 SUV Concept
2008 Kia Picanto Facelift
Kia Spectra5 SX
2009 Kia Borrego: New Mid-Sized SUV Based On The Mesa Concept