Kia Rio 2011 Sedan Live in New York

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.

2012 Kia Soul Facelifted First Official Pictures - New York Auto Show 2011

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.

2012 Kia Soul will present the facelift of next week - New Spy Photos

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.

2012 Kia Soul New Limited Edition Urban Design

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.

Prices of new 2012 Kia Picanto and new photos

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.

Kia Naimo: The Korean Electric Art Square

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 will create a two-seater roadster sport super 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.