All New KIA Sportage, SUV Ginseng Taste of Europe

All New KIA Sportage advent of the automobile market Vechile Sport Utility (SUV) ground water sufficient to provide a threat to the old players in his class. With a myriad of advantages, this South Korean-made cars is predicted to be the strongest predator SUV.

LED headlights lined up to be the first teaser that can be obtained from the exterior of the car. Not only that, New Sportage Headlamp also use a type of advanced projectors that evokes shades on the front. This model is widely used in European premium cars like the Audi.

Pull line from front to rear body further add an aura of fierce and athletic. The arched roof line like a chop-top on the car hot rod. The design is intentionally designed to provide aerodynamic element.

Turning to his cabin, the medium was KIA SUV spaciousness memawarkan modern style. Start Darik seats, dashboard, and luggage. Not to forget the driver's seat equipped with an electric control system, and an adjustable steering wheel height to be able to produce an ideal driving position.
As a result, visibility is obtained from the driver looks fine. Sportage cabin also provides a fairly complete amenities. In the center console are two big holes to put the drinks bottle.

Similarly, the center rear seat that can be converted into the armrest as well as a place to put drinks. Fairly adequate luggage capacity. For the middle seat can be folded to enlarge the space of goods if required.

In terms of safety, the car is equipped with dual airbags for front passengers and the driver, and a charge of protecting the safety headrest rear head. While active safety systems equipped with ABS brakes that have become standard.

Interior and exterior design complete with a charming performance of the engine. New Sportage armed with new machine-coded Theta II 2000 cc, which can generate power equivalent to 2400 cc engines and 2,500 cc, the 166 hp and 196 Nm of torque. One of the innovations offered by the application of dual variable valve technology or Dual CVVT (Continuously Variable Valve Timing).

Interestingly, the original soft sound of the engine will turn fierce when the needle is at 4500 rpm tachometers. In this figure Tiptronic automatic transmission 6-pace will make the shift. KIA Sportage have acceleration 0-100 km / h in 10 seconds.

Supported excellent engine performance gains are calculated fuel consumption is quite good in its class. For routes in the city, this car produces 9 km / liter. While the test in toll roads, fuel consumption can reach 12 km / liter.

Another feature that becomes more than the value of this car is the use of Mc Pherson supensi Coil Spring & Gas Type Shock Absorber (front) and Gas Shock Absorber Multi-Link (rear).

Presence of damping and cabin audio system with aux-in connection, USB, and iPod ready increasingly pamper drivers and passengers

Attractive design, luxury features, and affordable prices to strong capital New KIA Sportage to displace as well as a predator of Japanese SUV, Honda CR-V and Nissan X-Trail.

House Otomotive Modern Soulster KIA Concept Car

What we show at this time is the first official picture of Kia SOULSTER and this is a prototype for the now imminent Detroit Motor Show that can be which is confidential as “cardio-pick-up for leisure.”As we have experiential in extra than one occasion newly and the Korean design has several steps in adding up to opinion more or less favorable on this offer so particular and it recognized the merit of Kia had undertake a across the road in terms of his style and in particular in the prototype so I can say this is a very determined personality.

The concept is a four-sealer by means of the body and raised an eye-roll-a dark bar on the chest back to camp and it will build up a similar idea to the production? Who knows I mean this is still a mystery.

The SOULSTER KIA Concept is base on the Soul Concept which debuted at the Paris show end year and the SOULSTER KIA remnants a cross like the Soul but have an open and pick-up-like bed and a detachable roof and it’s the kind of car that looks similar to it belongs permanently on a beach.

New Kia Optima to make New York debut in April!

The next generation Kia Optima, known as the Magentis in some markets, will make its world debut at the New York Auto Show, which opens on 2nd April.

Based on the design sketch, we can see that Kia has ditched the distinctly three-box, uninspiring looks of the current car for a sleeker and sexier design. Of course, the actual car will be toned down from this, but we expect a looker based on Kia’s recent track record. The Korean brand promises “bold, athletic and sporty visual energy” for its D-segment challenger.

Little else is known for now, but Kia has revealed that the new Optima is longer, lower and wider than the car it replaces, and features a “significantly longer wheelbase”. For reference, the current car measures 4,800 mm long, 1,805 mm wide and 1,480 mm tall, with a 2,720 mm wheelbase.

The Optima will go on sale in the USA late this year, while European sales will start in spring 2011. More images after the jump!

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KIA "CITRA" Review

This car is redefining MPV in a whole new class through technological breakthroughs. The sleek vehicle houses a powerful 2.0 Double Overhead Cam (DOHC) engine which marks true craftsmanship and technology. The engine delivers an impressive output of 138ps @ 6,000 rpm and a maximum torque of 174.6N.m @ 4,500 rpm. CITRA is also fitted with a front-engine / front-wheel-drive configuration for maximum traction – ideal for wet and slippery driving. To maintain a high degree of driving excellence, CITRA is equipped with gas-filled dampers and coil springs that delivers superior and precision handling.


This car is manufactured in Malaysia. This car is produced at the Naza Automotive Manufacturing (NAM) in Gurun, Kedah. The plant covers a massive 140 acres and visions to emerge as ASEAN’s biggest automotive manufacturer. Since establishment, the plant was tasked to assemble Ria and continues to play an important role in heightening the local automotive industry leading towards becoming a key player in the South-East Asia region