Special editions of 2012 Kia Soul Hamstar and White Tiger

For the first time release concepts Kia Soul Hamstar and the White Tiger was held at the SEMA auto show in Las Vegas, both projects have received very positive feedback that influenced the decision to start digging Kia them into production. The cost Hamstar will be announced later, while the "White Tiger" is priced at 20,695 dollars.

In particular Kia Soul Hamstar get body-colored bumpers, sporty rear spoiler and black 18-inch alloy wheels, matt-black hatch filler tank, black leather heated seats, Leather steering wheel, unique floor mats Hamstar, climate control and front fog lights. In turn, the publication Kia Soul White Tiger will go with virtually the same set of functions, the difference will be the color versions of some elements.

Both editions will join the four previous editions - Denim, Ignition, Shadow Dragon and Ghost, the success was stunning, and the company hopes that Hamstar and White Tiger repeat their fate.

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 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)

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

Kia Ray Hybrid Concept will present at the Chicago Auto Show

Kia Ray Hybrid Concept

KIA Motors is currently preparing their new concept car that will be displayed at the Chicago Auto Show 2010. The figure in the vehicle named Kia Ray in the form of the official release has a unique taillights.

 

Kia Ray Hybrid Concept

Kia Ray Hybrid Concept Kia Ray is the vehicle plug-in hybrid that is a picture of Kia's green programs in the future. Platform concept would seem hibryd used Kia models that will come, but it is unlikely that vehicles will be the Kia design language that will come.

Kia Ray Hybrid Concept

Kia Ray designed at Kia's American design studios released only in an illustration. There's no other details about this vehicle and it seems we must wait until the Chicago Auto Show going to get any further to what is really shown by Kia through Ray Plug-in hybrid it.

Kia Ray Hybrid Concept

But most likely, will carry the Kia Ray drive system similar to that used by Kia Blue-will. We will wait.