Kia Procee'd got wings

One of the lesser-known companies proposed to establish Kia Procee'd unique doors, in the style of Lamborghini, who instantly became a hit. And the cost of such devaysa relatively high - 1,599 euros, a two-door, if you want to do cruise only one door, then it will cost 699 euros.

For more precise positioning of these doors when you close the fastener system used by GRS, which also reduces the load on the bearing body of the car. Such a system of doors is not the sort of private invention, it is officially registered and that the most important certified system, as approved by the German transport management.

Installation of LSD-doors does not cause much difficulty, since they use regular seating, so any time you can return to more familiar serial execution.

"The Doors" gull wing "attached Kia Procee'd sensational look and are ideal for fans of extraordinary tuning" - the report said.

Kia present the prototype of the urban electric ca

The company Kia will present in late September at the Paris motor show concept of urban electric trolley Pop. Soon the Korean automaker promises to tell about the technical characteristics of the car. While reported only that it will triple car length, three meters.

The new car is made in one style with the conceptual hybrid Kia Ray, submitted earlier this year. Electrocar Pop also got a glass roof and a similar outline of the headlights. In addition, the images shown Kia, we can consider some of the details of interior. It is decorated in purple and got chrome interior elements. Ahead is a double sofa, one more seat for a passenger is behind.



Writes Autocar, the location of door handles may indicate that the door will be performed in the style of "gull wing".



The hybrid concept car Ray was presented in February 2010 at the Chicago Auto Show. It was developed under the program EcoDynamics, which is aimed at improving the models of Kia in the area of fuel economy and environmental performance of vehicles.
Hybrid plant Kia Ray consists of 1,4-liter 153-strong petrol engine, which works in tandem with an electric capacity of 78 kilowatts. Driving in pure electric, the car is able to overcome the distance to 80 kilometers.

Kia has shown new cee'd and Sorento

Kia formally introduced its two new items, which debuted at the Frankfurt Motor Show. Popular in Europe and cee'd model Sorento upgraded not only externally but also internally.



It should be noted that the appearance of both models has changed quite markedly. Thus, for example, cee'd has become much more "European" - in the guise of a model, you'll notice a few features, borrowed from classmates of European brands. However, it is not surprising - the updated design model was Peter Shreyer, the current head of design units Kia, but in the past - a leading designer of Audi and Volkswagen.



The new cee'd to 25 mm longer than its predecessor. However, such a slight increase in size will not bring visible changes. Improved levels of comfort of the cabin were separated. As a result, cee'd has received a new steering wheel and the lever CAT, red backlit instruments, a new center console and a new stereo system. Here we should mention two climate-control. Of the new technologies resulting Kia cee'd 2010 model year, it is possible to include an entirely new suspension, as well as the ISG (Idle Stop & Go), switched off the engine during stops and starts it again when you press the gas pedal. Under the hood of a new engine - 1.6-liter diesel cost. Motor agregatiruetsya with a 6-step "mechanics."



Cross Sorento also be ignored. The first thing you will notice when they look at the updated model, a new front grille and headlights, visually linked into a single unit. New Sorento 9.5 longer than the predecessor to see According to the manufacturer, semimestny can enjoy the exclusive comfort, which increases the space inside the cabin, and electronic systems such as engine start button, access to a car without a key, and rear-view camera, giving the image on the vnutrisalonnoe mirror. Panoramic hatch, which occupies a large portion of the roof also adds "air" inside the cabin.

According to Paul Vaynamo, director of marketing Kia, the company's engineers managed to reduce the weight of the machine at 215 kg, thereby improving efficiency of automobiles, and also improve handling, while maintaining the quality of off-road. It was expected that the most popular engine option in Europe will be a new 2.2-liter diesel unit, developing 197 hp power and torque of 421 Nm. Alternatively, the company will offer petrol engine volume 2.4 liters and output of 174 hp Both power units will be paired with a 6-step "mechanics" or "automatic".

Sorento 2010 model debuted at the motor show in Seoul. Frankfurt will host the European premiere of the car. Russian sales of the new SUV to begin in September this year.

Showed a special version of Kia Sorento crossover

South Korean company Kia has developed together with the German tuning-studio Irmscher special version Sorento crossover called Edition by Irmscher.

In fact, Kia Sorento Edition by Irmscher by a standard crossover is a more extensive equipment. Inside the model, new two-leather seats with special logos of German studio. Shildiki Irmscher also adorn the back door of the car and thresholds.

Crossover Kia Sorento Edition by Irmscher will be offered only in two colors - black and silver, said Carscoop. On the model had 18-inch discs, with additional thresholds and DVD-player with a monitor at 8.5 inches. Potential buyers will be able to choose a car with a manual gearbox or automatic transmission.

On the cost of a special version of Kia Sorento in the South Korean concern is silent.

Kia Rio, Picanto were updated for 2010

South Korean carmakers eventually decided to upgrade some of the most popular models.

Now, Kia has an additional sports package, giving the cars more sports features, including the original front bumper and molding on the sides, in addition to the models in 2010 will be available to the unique 15-inch discs in black.

Regarding the interior, the Picanto is offered with four-spitsnym steering wheel, a new toolbar and upgraded seats. Just like the Picanto, Rio has a new interior with new steering wheel and cover.

Exterior complement several modifications, as compared with the current model, new headlights and new front bumper. You can also equip the cars rear diffuser, which according to the company, like seen in the Forte Koup.

Price and full specification of the new models have yet to be released in the coming months, the most since the official release date is approaching models.

Kia will produce cars on hydrogen

The technology of hydrogen fuel much more needs to be improved so that such vehicles could appear in the mass market.

The main cause of poor circulation of such machines is their estimated cost. According to Kia, even if the manufacturer would be able to enter the number of 50 thousand cars a year, they would now cost 50 thousand dollars each.

And while supporters of hydrogen cars can take this news definitely good - it was evidence of intent to issue such public vehicles, the price is still very high. In addition, if Kia is actually going to build on the 50 000 vehicles per year, for their maintenance will be necessary and adequate infrastructure. Moreover, it will be necessary to lay down in price the cost of processing, storage and transportation of fuel, and therefore it is the driver entry in the penny.

If you talk about specific plans, the remaining manufacturers still appreciate the opportunity to release hydrogen transport, as 1 to 10, increases the chances of the Koreans to 6-7 against the 10. «It is likely that by 2020, many people hear about these cars made by Hyundai-Kia», - the representative of the company.

New Kia VG will fight with the Volkswagen Passat

Premium class sedan KIA VG debuted in April at the Auto Show in Seoul as a concept KND-5. As can be seen in the photos, the model became the received business card KIA H-shaped grille, and optics with the use of LED-technology.

The car will be based on the platform of next-generation Hyundai Azera, and will be able to boast 3.5-liter engine V6, writes Worldcarfans.com.

It is anticipated that the KIA VG minimal configuration will be front-driven, but the rumor that the full-drive version will also be available. Interior KIA VG will be more luxurious than the are now in line luxury sedans models KIA Amanti.

In creating KIA VG KIA clear desire to reach a new level of development and compete with leaders in auto industry. Let's hope that the desire to capture the segment of premium-class would not affect prices for budget car KIA, despite everything to find a buyer.

The first photo of the updated hatchback Kia cee'd

On Thursday, the South Korean company Kia Motors released the first official photo of the updated pyatidvernogo hatchback cee'd, which will be presented to the public in September this year at MOTORSHOW in Frankfurt. That was reported by Dutch site Autoblog.

The car was a different design the front of the body, made in the new corporate style of Kia. In the updated hatchback cee'd has a front bumper with enlarged air intakes and rectangular fog lamps instead of the round, a new grille like crossovers Soul and Sorento, and slightly modified headlamp head light. Also expected to be exposed as a restyling the rear of the car, and the salon.

According to preliminary information, the updated Kia cee'd will continue to be produced in the same versions that are now - three-and pyatidvernye hatchback, and wagon. Gamma engines do not change: in Europe, the current version of this model is offered with 1,4 - 1,6 - and 2,0-liter gasoline engines and diesel volume of 1.6 and 2.0 liters
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