Novo Kia Soul � apresentado em Nova Iorque

A Kia apresentou em Nova Iorque o novo Soul. Que recebeu algumas altera��es no visual e tamb�m na parte mec�nica.

O destaque das modifica��es exteriores ficou por conta dos farois em LED que tamb�m s�o usados no Sportage e Picanto. O capo teve o desenho modificado juntamente com o friso lateral que acompanha o p�ra-choques.

Na parte mec�nica a transmiss�o conta agora com vers�es manuais e autom�ticas de seis velocidades e motores de 1,6 litros com 135cv e 2 litros com 160 cavalos.

KIA Super Sport Cars Proport To The Fan of Sport Cars (Super-Sport Cloth)

KIA Super Sport Cars Proport To The Fan of Sport Cars (Super-Sport Cloth)

As we all know KIA is more into making family cars, but if the brand ever makes its mind to build a Super sport cars, it would somewhat look like this. It's almost a common thing to see designers around the world create all kinds of futuristic concepts that have close to zero chances to enter production even in prototype form. In fact, most of these are the result of pure imagination and car companies don't even hear about them, although Internet users praise the designs and ask for a production model.

KIA Super Sport Cars Proport To The Fan of Sport Cars (Super-Sport Cloth)

The brainchild of Mohammad R. Shojaie who has considerable liking for the super sport cars, this vehicle has been designed on the basis of the current design language of KIA. Dubbed the KIA Proport, which is the amalgamation of Pro plus Sport without the �S� character which means the fan of sport cars, the vehicle isn�t about designing a new style but KIA in a super-sport cloth. The vehicle has some of the famous elements of the KIA design and it seems an imagination worth commercialization.

This is exactly the car of the so-called Kia Proport, a sports car which goes way beyond what a Kia fan would expect from the South Korean manufacturer. In fact, it looks so good that it's hardly possible to see such a vehicle manufactured under Kia's badge. KIA Super Sport Cars Proport To The Fan of Sport Cars (Super-Sport Cloth). We're not the biggest Kia fans, but we really see the Korean brand more of a consumer oriented company, rather than a firm looking to build supercars.

KIA Super Sport Cars Proport To The Fan of Sport Cars (Super-Sport Cloth)

Concept Car : Kia POP

Kia POP concept car has been unveiled by KIA as its latest concept car just a few weeks before its official debut at Paris Motor Show this year.



Kia POP concept car is a compact and electric powered car concept which has an odd shape. This concept car�s power will comes from an all-electric drivetrain. While for its interior, Kia POP concept car featuring two seat for its passenger.

Concept Car : Kia POP

Kia POP concept car has been unveiled by KIA as its latest concept car just a few weeks before its official debut at Paris Motor Show this year.



Kia POP concept car is a compact and electric powered car concept which has an odd shape. This concept car�s power will comes from an all-electric drivetrain. While for its interior, Kia POP concept car featuring two seat for its passenger.

Novo Kia Sorento

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2011 Next-Gen Kia Optima Sports Sedan

The next generation Kia Optima is set to make its world premiere at the 2010 New York International Auto Show. "The next generation of Kia Optima possesses the power to surprise," says Peter Schreyer, Kia's Chief Design Officer. "It's a car that people will simply not expect from Kia - and that's exactly what we set out to achieve." Kia has officially unveiled the next Optima four-door coupe, ahead of the full reveal set to take place at the 2010 New York Auto Show. Kia�s new flagship sedan/coupe looks to be a far more attractive and far more worthy of a flagship designation.

2011 Kia Optima

Just weeks ago Kia released new sketches of the upcoming 2011 Magentis four-door coupe � currently known as the Optima sedan in America. The sketches look to be very true to the now official images that have been released ahead of the full reveal set for the upcoming 2010 New York Auto Show. The saloon exudes an athletic confidence from every angle - its raked roofline, high and pronounced shoulder line of its sculpted flanks and its extended wheelbase are complemented by flared wheelarches and a shallow glasshouse that create a saloon with a muscular, self-assured stance. The striking visage of the car features a new interpretation of Kia's bold 'tiger' family face that's edged by piercing projector headlamps.

2011 Kia Optima

The Kia Optima is currently the flagship sedan for the automaker and the next model gains considerable changes in the exterior cosmetics department. The outgoing Optima is a fairly tame sedan, but Kia is replacing its sedan with a much sportier silhouette � much more akin to a coupe, than a sedan. So much so, Kia says the 2011 Optima will be labeled as a 4-door coupe, rather than a sedan. Following the theme of recent model revisions, new Kia Optima is longer, lower and wider than before, the Kia's coupe-like profile is enhanced by the sweeping chrome arc that flows from A to C pillar, a distinctive design motif that visually lowers the car further still and enhances its cab-backwards proportions.

2011 Kia Optima

In addition to significantly overhauling the overall styling direction of the Magentis/Optima, Kia says that it will be bringing its next flagship sedan/coupe closer to the ground with a lower stance, in addition to giving it a wider and more stable stance to go long with its longer wheelbase. Kia says the end result is a four-door coupe that has more room for its occupants and cargo alike, as well as a more planted driving dynamic. "For this car we started with a clean sheet and worked to achieve an exterior design with a European feeling and stance," explains Gregory Guillaume, Chief Designer, Kia Europe. To help achieve this, the exterior was designed by his team in Frankfurt. The interior was created by the design team in California.

2011 Kia Optima

Power-wise, the Optima will use the same engines as the 2011 Sonata and will be offered in four and six-cylinder versions. The four-cylinder offering, should it come from the 2011 Sonata, will be a 2.4-liter good for 200 horsepower and 186 lb.-ft of torque � all the while getting as much as 35 miles per gallon on the highway. The new D-segment offering is spacious, and with class-leading levels of safety and luxury equipment, the intelligently configured and driver-oriented cabin underlines a newfound poise and presence. "This new model embodies Kia's confident new design direction," says Schreyer. "It's a global car with individual appeal."

The 2011 Kia Optima is expected to hit the market in the fall of 2010, with a hybrid version possibly available at lunch, or relatively soon after.

2011 Next-Gen Kia Optima Sports Sedan

The next generation Kia Optima is set to make its world premiere at the 2010 New York International Auto Show. "The next generation of Kia Optima possesses the power to surprise," says Peter Schreyer, Kia's Chief Design Officer. "It's a car that people will simply not expect from Kia - and that's exactly what we set out to achieve." Kia has officially unveiled the next Optima four-door coupe, ahead of the full reveal set to take place at the 2010 New York Auto Show. Kia�s new flagship sedan/coupe looks to be a far more attractive and far more worthy of a flagship designation.

2011 Kia Optima

Just weeks ago Kia released new sketches of the upcoming 2011 Magentis four-door coupe � currently known as the Optima sedan in America. The sketches look to be very true to the now official images that have been released ahead of the full reveal set for the upcoming 2010 New York Auto Show. The saloon exudes an athletic confidence from every angle - its raked roofline, high and pronounced shoulder line of its sculpted flanks and its extended wheelbase are complemented by flared wheelarches and a shallow glasshouse that create a saloon with a muscular, self-assured stance. The striking visage of the car features a new interpretation of Kia's bold 'tiger' family face that's edged by piercing projector headlamps.

2011 Kia Optima

The Kia Optima is currently the flagship sedan for the automaker and the next model gains considerable changes in the exterior cosmetics department. The outgoing Optima is a fairly tame sedan, but Kia is replacing its sedan with a much sportier silhouette � much more akin to a coupe, than a sedan. So much so, Kia says the 2011 Optima will be labeled as a 4-door coupe, rather than a sedan. Following the theme of recent model revisions, new Kia Optima is longer, lower and wider than before, the Kia's coupe-like profile is enhanced by the sweeping chrome arc that flows from A to C pillar, a distinctive design motif that visually lowers the car further still and enhances its cab-backwards proportions.

2011 Kia Optima

In addition to significantly overhauling the overall styling direction of the Magentis/Optima, Kia says that it will be bringing its next flagship sedan/coupe closer to the ground with a lower stance, in addition to giving it a wider and more stable stance to go long with its longer wheelbase. Kia says the end result is a four-door coupe that has more room for its occupants and cargo alike, as well as a more planted driving dynamic. "For this car we started with a clean sheet and worked to achieve an exterior design with a European feeling and stance," explains Gregory Guillaume, Chief Designer, Kia Europe. To help achieve this, the exterior was designed by his team in Frankfurt. The interior was created by the design team in California.

2011 Kia Optima

Power-wise, the Optima will use the same engines as the 2011 Sonata and will be offered in four and six-cylinder versions. The four-cylinder offering, should it come from the 2011 Sonata, will be a 2.4-liter good for 200 horsepower and 186 lb.-ft of torque � all the while getting as much as 35 miles per gallon on the highway. The new D-segment offering is spacious, and with class-leading levels of safety and luxury equipment, the intelligently configured and driver-oriented cabin underlines a newfound poise and presence. "This new model embodies Kia's confident new design direction," says Schreyer. "It's a global car with individual appeal."

The 2011 Kia Optima is expected to hit the market in the fall of 2010, with a hybrid version possibly available at lunch, or relatively soon after.

2010 Kia Ray Plug-in New Hybrid Concept EcoDynamics

CHICAGO, February 10, 2010 � Kia Motors America (KMA) today unveiled the Ray Plug-in Hybrid concept during a press conference at the 2010 Chicago Auto Show, advancing momentum of Kia Motors' global alternative fuel and powertrain research program, and its sub-brand coined 'EcoDynamics,' to develop innovative fuel-stretching and emissions-cutting technologies. 

 2010 Kia Ray Plug-in New Hybrid Concept EcoDynamics

The most efficient Kia vehicles with significant fuel consumption and emission reductions developed under the EcoDynamics sub-brand will be identified with the EcoDynamics badge. Recently, the EcoDynamics sub-brand took a major step forward with the introduction of the Kia Borrego Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle (FCEV) followed by the Forte LPI Hybrid, the gasoline Kia cee'd Hybrid and the twin-turbo diesel Kia Sorento Hybrid.

 2010 Kia Ray Plug-in New Hybrid Concept EcoDynamics

Kia Ray Plug-in Hybrid Concept is designed in a lowered mono-volume curvaceous shape for improved aerodynamics, while the use of lightweight and eco-friendly recycled materials is what had made it called EcoDynamics. 

 2010 Kia Ray Plug-in New Hybrid Concept EcoDynamics

To support this, the Ray� employs new �cool car� technology, including nano-laminate films and cool-glazing materials to reduce solar heat and demonstrate how keeping the interior cool while reducing air conditioning loads and greenhouse emissions. In addition, The �Ray� interior is also stuffed with eco-friendly recycled materials, which is strengthened by green technology feature of the all-new GreenEdgeTM system by Infinity� Audio.

 2010 Kia Ray Plug-in New Hybrid Concept EcoDynamics

Kia Ray Plug-in Hybrid Concept is powered by an all-aluminum 153-horsepower Gasoline Direct Injection (GDI) 1.4-litre engine mated to a permanently-engaged fixed ratio Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT), which is used in combination with a 78kw electric motor. 

 2010 Kia Ray Plug-in New Hybrid Concept EcoDynamics

To encourage economical driving, the �Ray� is equipped with an engine-power saving alternator management system and a toggle gear-shift indicator. Moreover, the custom-designed low-rolling resistance tyres with a hexagon pattern in narrow 20-inch (195/50R20) construction also contribute to improve efficiency.

 2010 Kia Ray Plug-in New Hybrid Concept EcoDynamics

Imagens oficiais do novo Sportage

A Kia revela imagens da nova gera��o do Kia Sportage, que ser� apresentada no Sal�o de Genebra em mar�o.

A nova gera��o do Sportage divide a plataforma com o Hyundai ix35/Tucson e ficou com uma apar�ncia um pouco mais agressiva. A Kia n�o liberou ainda detalhes t�cnicos, por�m h� rumores de que o motor seja o 2.4 litros a gasolina e tamb�m a diesel e cambio manual ou autom�tico ambos com 6 marchas.

Kia revela esbo�o de novo modelo esportivo

A Kia revelou na ultima sexta-feira, em uma confer�ncia de design na Coreia do Sul, o esbo�o do futuro modelo de luxo com linhas esportivas.

O modelo, foi apresentado com o nome c�digo K9, marcar� a entrada da marca sul-coreana nos modelos de luxo e dever� ser desenvolvido sobre a plataforma do futuro modelo de luxo da Hyundai, conhecido internamente como BH.

Ambos t�m lan�amento agendado para 2011 e dever�o contar com tra��o traseira e motores de seis e oito cilindros, a gasolina e diesel.

Novo Kia Cerato

O novo Kia Cerato (tamb�m conhecido como Forte em alguns paises) chaga as revendas a partir do dia 22 de agosto.


Ele vai disputar mercado com Citro�n C4 Pallas, Peugeot 307 Sedan, Renault Megane, Fiat Linea, VW Bora, Nissan Sentra, Toyota Corolla e Honda Civic, etc.

A vers�o de entrada do Cerato ter� o pre�o sugerido de de 49.900 reais, e vem com c�mbio manual, dire��o hidr�ulica, travamento central, vidros e retrovisores el�tricos, airbag duplo, computador de bordo, rodas de liga leve aro 15�, conex�o para iPod, entrada auxiliar e USB, controle remoto de r�dio no volante, keyless com alarme, ar-condicionado manual e motor 1.6, de 126 cavalos.

Kia Picanto com visual mais esportivo

A Kia apresentou o novo modelo do Picanto, na Coreia do Sul.

O Morning, como Picanto � chamado por, l� ficou com uma apar�ncia mais moderna e agressiva, teve alguns itens est�ticos repaginados. Os far�is tem um desenho diferente, a grade frontal tem novo desenho, conjunto �ptico com fundo escuro e novos p�ra-choques e novas saias laterais.

O interior ganhou materiais de melhor qualidade e uma nova combina��o de cores para os revestimentos e painel de instrumentos, al�m de um novo volante.

E ainda foi inclu�do uma c�mera na traseira, que mostra as imagens no espelho interno, como acontece com o Soul.

O Kia Picanto � comercializado no mercado sul-coreano com duas variantes do motor 1.0 a gasolina; uma vers�o de entrada com 67 cavalos e uma mais potente, com 72 cavalos de pot�ncia.

No Brasil, o Kia Picanto � vendido por R$ 35.900 na vers�o equipada com motor 1.0 de 61 cv e por R$ 40.900 na vers�o equipada com motor 1.1 de 64cv. Como o modelo vendido aqui no Brasil tamb�m � importado da Cor�ia, esta vers�o atualizada tamb�m deve ser comercializada no mercado nacional, por�m n�o h� previs�o.

Concept Car : Kia Soul

Concept cars serve a few purposes, they allow designers to run free without practical limitations, while leading to the creation of new technology that eventually finds its way to every day cars.



The EFIJY is one such concept, which although is bold and wins over many fans, would struggle in the showrooms. Nonetheless as a concept car, it has reached the very top.
The modern day expression of the iconic Australian FJ Holden, has just been awarded the United States concept car of the year award.
�This award recognition of that and a further advertisement for the talent and versatility of the designers we have here at GM Holden.� GM Holden�s director of design Tony Stolfo said
The EFIJY was designed by Holden in 2005, and has been touring around the world ever since, it beat over 33 concept and 11 production vehicles for the award.

Unlike some of the current cars in the Holden lineup, the EFIJY is a compromise free, mobster themed monster. Powered by a 480KW V8 engine, the EFIJY is not all just looks.

Holden designer and project leader Richard Ferlazzo has always said, there were no plans to go beyond the concept stage.