2012 Kia Sportage Review

2012 Kia Sportage has a range of five-seat four-cylinder applications, such as turbocharged variations. The all-new Sportage which provides a higher level of performance and overall performance, fulfillment and comfort and the latest in car technology are mixed into a new car every new Kia.

For 2012, every Kia Sportage will be enhanced to give enhanced revocation adjusting. Kia also added more audio insulating material to reduce disturbance. The LX designs get aluminum wheels 17-inch normal and low-rolling-resistance wheels. EX and SX designs now come normal with Kia Program Uvo automatically for mobile cellphone devices and transportable popular music gamers.


2012 Kia Sportage is probably one of the costly designs in its class, but experts say that it is more magnificent than the price indicates. As opposed to most affordable stream-lined SUV, the Sportage has luxurious outside similar assessments and competitive individuals are more costly Western designs.

Kia Sportage which gives the inside of his forefathers, but still on the smaller side at the cross-over. The advantage of the entrance seat of a dash is relatively higher, and had a excellent leg and neck space. As regular, add the sunroof, headroom is less. Chair itself is well and can be designed in-line cold air Sportage is higher.

2012 Kia Sportage stream-lined cross-over SUV with sitting for five. Now there are a total of four reduce amounts are available, such as the platform, LX, EX and SX.

Standard features of the platform design involve 16-inch aluminum wheels, vacation management, ac, tilt-only rim, 60/40 split-folding back seat, full energy components, a vacation computer, Wireless telephone connection and express and four - presenter stereo popular music by tv r / c, CD player, additional popular music port and an iPod interface / USB popular music.

Model of a telescopic guiding wheel; cold baseball glove box, energy driving seat is; 18-inch wheels; buckskin rim and shifter reduce, roof tracks and back spoiler. The main options involve buckskin furniture, hot sitting, refrigerated car owner seat, and finally UVO, Kia edition of the Enthusiasm audio remote controls sold by Honda as SYNC. Kia edition has a more restricted language and less management features, but can find all the media you have to search for the perfect soundtrack for the next drive, whether it is to live in your iPod, an SD card, or HD Radio.

2012 Kia Sportage inside has a comfortable combination of complicated and organic designs that create more exciting than most competition handle. There is quite a bit of nasty throughout the cottage, but for the most part, it is excellent and the surface is soft enough where travelers generally get in touch. Shaped entrance sitting that provide both the best amusement, with enough headroom and legroom. Prepared 60/40-split back seat for three travelers, but restricted enough it can only be handed down on to some people.

Inside, the dark-colored inside furniture embraces us. The sitting, rim, the dash and gear box are included in dark-colored, giving it a dark and strong picture. The inside is mostly included in very well finished nasty, which you will not feel it as nasty. The Sportage�s cottage has plenty space, it�s best-suited for a whole family going for a journey. the freight space is assessed 26 cubic feet potential. In the center dash, there is an LCD houses a tv r / c, USB/iPod interface and stereo program. The Wireless is also normal to all cuts of the Sportage. KIA has joined up with Enthusiasm to especially create one of the hi-tech device called UVO. It�s a kind of a phone/audio connection that allows you to obtain, storage and play-back popular music, and you can handle to store numbers through voice-command access.

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2012 Kia Picanto Review

Kia has brought a new generation 2012 Kia Picanto at Geneva Motor Show. The model comes with a cool design and is available in both three and five doors. In Europe, sales will begin in late spring 2011.

Sophisticated new interior Picanto offer buyers a great deal of comfort "big car" and convenience features - many of them equipped for the first time in a car in this segment.

Interior architecture is the same functionality as the stylish exterior of the main controls arranged in an attractive layout and easy to use that emphasizes the width of the space and decor. Thick steering wheel frame and the two talked about the Kia signature clusters 'three-cylinder' instrument in a clear and precise, reflecting the consistency of a new design philosophy used throughout the Kia product line-up.

Kia Picanto is the newest member of the family to participate in an exciting and stylish Kia. Kia has taken a bold new step in its latest version of its smallest model. The nature of the car is changed to "cute" and "female" mature and beautiful, to turn the heads of High Street, with its handsome, sexy proportions and dynamic design language. With a greater sense of stability and strength to the muscles that emphasize wheel arches and wide set of alloy wheels.

 

In front of the face of Kia Picanto expresses the same assertive vitality and sophistication of his older brother, Come and Sportage, and shares with them the same signature "tiger-nose grille. Kia Picanto is a beacon light of day, with particular attention to the design high and high sophisticated technology.

This bold front is supported by a highly sculpted and dynamic is the epitome of strength and maturity of the Kia Picanto and gives the car the presence of a true premium "on the road. The strong characteristic line of the body along the side provides a dynamic tension profile of the car and beautifully integrates the exterior door handles. This is just another example of attention to detail that will set the new Picanto its competitors.

New Picanto sophisticated interior will offer buyers a lot of features 'big car' comfort and convenience - many of them met for the first time in a car in this segment.

The interior has the same smart features as the outside with large, placed in an attractive and easy to use, which emphasizes the width and the space inside. The thick frame with two spokes and the signature Kia 'three-cylinder' instrument cluster graphics with clear and precise, reflecting the consistency with which the new design philosophy is used in the Kia product line-up.

 

New Kia Picanto also be available with automatic air conditioning, electronics and door mirrors with side indicators folding, automatic light control with "escort" and "welcome" audio modes steering wheel, Cup holders, retractable

Other new features include Intelligent Key entry system with engine start / stop, connections AUX, iPod and USB RDS radio with MP3 compatible CD player, Bluetooth � hands-free voice recognition, heated front seats and Intelligent Stop & Go to improve fuel economy.

The Picanto new generation of customers have a choice of three different engines: a model of the table will receive aa four-cylinder, 1248 cc, producing a total of 85 hp and 121 Nm, while the two basic models to obtain three-cylinder, 998 units cc to choose the technology petrol or Bi-Fuel (LPG + petrol) and 69 or 82 hp.

The standard transmission for all engines new Picanto is a 5-speed manual, while a four-speed automatic transmission is optional on the 1.25 liter engine.

UK consumers benefit from the new generation of Kia Picanto has significantly reduced CO2 emissions, improve fuel economy and reduce the total cost when the model goes on sale in 2011.

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2012 Kia Rio Review

The fourth-generation Kia Rio, unveiled at the Geneva Motor Show 2011, is a bold and distinctive personality, bringing the latest model in line with the rest of the line Kia design striking LED products.

Besides appealing to the aesthetic tastes of consumers, the new Kia Rio will spearhead the company's efforts to significantly increase its market share worldwide by providing potential homeowners references industry leaders means environment.

The new Kia Rio model is longer (20 mm), large (25 mm) and lower (-15 mm) and has a wheelbase of 70 mm (2,570 mm) - passenger space, which greatly improves capacity y. With a total height of 1,455 mm, the new Kia Rio is one of the lowest car Kia range of European products.

Manufacturer for the first time in a choice of 5 doors and body style 3-door (in Europe), the 2012 Kia Rio has been completely re-position as one of the most competitive vehicles in a competitive industry - the segment B.

 

Kia Market Research expects global demand for cars in the segment B is expected to grow significantly over the next two years.

Mechanically predictable from Rio well with Accent, from 101.2-inch wheelbase of its direct-injection 1.6-liter four-cylinder. Mated to a six-speed manual or optional six-speed automatic, hatchback is expected to reach 29 mpg city and 39 mpg on the highway. Kia estimates the sedan will be 30 mpg in the city with the condition now 40 mpg on the highway. A unique feature of Rio is an option to start / stop system, which will be available shortly after launch and is expected to net even a mile per gallon in the EPA city cycle. Kia believes (like other car manufacturers, we spoke with such systems) for real-world benefits for those who drive in the city will be larger.

 

Developed from the previous model, the suspension of the new Kia Rio and the volume of sales has been designed to carry more people than the car handling while improving ride stability of quality and refinement - in line with the Increasing expectations of customers.

The power-assisted rack and pinion steering is now a combination of torque / angle sensor to protect against wind gusts. It is intended to require 2.82 turns (lock to lock) and the steering wheel is adjustable in height and depth.

Mounted on a subframe to isolate road shocks, the MacPherson strut front suspension is largely unchanged, with slight modifications to accommodate the new model in the longer wheelbase, wider track and different weight distribution.

The CTBA (coupled torsion beam axle) rear is stiffer (reducing understeer) and the strength of association between the trailing arms and rocket is doubled, improving stability. Wheel travel is increased by 10 mm and the geometry is improved to reduce bump-steer and provide a more consistent roll.

A disc brake system at all - with 256 / 262 mm (front / rear) diameter discs - is standard on all new Kia Rio equipped with ESC (electronic stability control). Models not equipped with the ESC 203 x 10 mm drum brakes on rear wheels. The performance of the braking system is supported by the anti-lock ABS, electronic distribution of braking force and emergency "brake assist" systems.

Since its launch in 2005 global sales of third-generation Kia Rio has a total of over 860 000 units. It 'was the third best-selling car companies in foreign markets in 2010 a turnover of over 219 000 units.

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2012 KIA Sorento Review

2012 Kia Sorento is a car-based crossover platform with seating for up to seven in three rows. In the collection Kia Sorento sits above the Sportage compact crossover. In competition with crossover or smaller, which also offer a third row, as the Dodge Journey, Toyota RAV4 and Mitsubishi Outlander.

Sorento's dynamic excellence extends beyond the transmission. The steering is very well done. The wood and leather steering wheel in the SX model is large, comfortable to hold, and the thumb is the 10 features and positions 2. The power steering is calibrated to provide consistent and linear in the range of motion, but at lower speeds while others prefer something a little lighter in feel. In any case, this configuration is far superior to electric steering systems KIAS other, and we regret its disappearance in the pursuit of marginal gains in fuel economy.

2012 KIA Sorento Review

The KIA Sorento is the brake pedal for rapid response to entry and has excellent feel, allows the driver to adjust the pressure and bring the Sorento with a smooth, drama without stopping each time. The pedal went a little soft after several miles of winding roads, but even when the chips were heated on a hot day, braking remained fairly faithful to perform an emergency stop.

One of our favorite activities on the Sorento, but its suspension tuning. Sharp impacts are not as well damped as they may be Sorento and bobs and sways a little more speed dips, but otherwise, this SUV offers an impressive blend of compliance and soothing playful handling capacity, a formula that Kia urge to extend it to other models in its range. The Sorento feels good tossable he walks tall, agile and sure-footed in all situations, solidly grounded and always ready to dance. Even better when driving fast on a winding road, the system stability control not in the beginning as it does on the Sportage, Optima and Forte. Consequently, the Sorento an absolute pleasure to drive, something that can not always be said of other Kia models.

We conducted several new Kia this year, all distinctive and attractive and capable of surprising and delighting critics and owners. But with few exceptions, winning the 2012 Sorento as Annex A no argument for buying a new Kia, reflecting the brand astonishingly rapid rise from also-ran to a C-list to A-list player which can take the best the world has to offer. If we have some good advice for Kia is to put the person responsible for setting the dynamic Sorento responsible for each model. Either that or take one of the engineers at BMW. Kia then not only be beautiful and of great value, but also fun to drive.

Trim levels include LX, EX and SX. Four-cylinder and V-6 power is available. All-wheel drive is optional.

New in 2012

A more efficient 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine linked to the Sorento line-up.

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Sorento rose lines, and the Acura-like headlights is a clear similarity, even in front of Forte and Optima sedans. Exterior features include:

Seventeen-inch wheels are standard

Fog lamps, rear spoiler and 18-inch alloy wheels are optional

EX models have a new wheel design

The most powerful four-cylinder has dual exhaust tips

2012 Kia Sorento is a mid-size crossover SUV available in two different engines, the standard 2.4-liter 4-cylinder engine that produces 175 hp and 169 Nm of torque, and an optional V6 engine that produces 3.5-liter 276 hp and � 248 Nm of torque. A 6-speed automatic can be combined with standard FWD or optional AWD EPA provides the range about 18 mpg city 32 mpg highway, depending on the choice of engine and transmission. Features include 18-inch alloy wheels, panoramic sunroof rear LED tail lights, surround sound audio system, navigation system with rear camera display, the audio input jacks, start button, dual-zone, the seats leather, air-cooled driver seat and heated front seats. Hardening consists of an airbag module, a child seat locking system, ABS, electronic stability control, traction control, brake assist, electronic brake force distribution, side door impact beams, and connections for monitoring tire pressure. KIA Sorento is behind the warranty 5-year/60 0.000 miles.

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2011 Kia Sorento Review

Kia Motors America  KMA) introduced the United states debut from the 2011 Kia Sorento crossover power automobile (CUV) throughout a push meeting in the '09 Los Angeles Auto Show. The very first automobile to become constructed in the all-new, state-of-the-art factory, Kia Engines Production Atlanta (KMMG) within West Point, Georgia, 2011 Kia Sorento includes both brand's personal style cues in addition to it's unique mixture of worth, security as well as design. Visiting marketplace within earlier 2010 like a 2011 model-year automobile, the actual all-new Kia Sorento provides customers having a well-equipped, well-appointed CUV along with best-in-class energy suitable completely for that enjoyable, powerful as well as critical car owner.

Having a sleek as well as appealing appear, the brand new 2011 Kia Sorento signifies today's CUV that's the perfect dimension with regard to the current customer. Totally remodeled with regard to 2011, the actual all-new 2011 Kia Sorento right now utilizes the unibody style having the ability to easily match as much as 7 people, providing much more room as well as trip comfort and ease compared to previous-generation design. Conspicuously exhibiting the actual personal tabbed grille as well as wraparound headlamps quickly to become observed upon just about all Kia versions, Sorento provides a much more intense position as well as more streamlined user profile compared to prior edition.

The actual 2011 Kia Sorento provides 2 motors, each stronger compared to Ford Escape and Honda CR-V. The 3. 5-liter V6 supplying best-in-class 276 hp as well as 248 pound-feet associated with torque along with a two. 4-liter four-cylinder motor generating 175 hp as well as 169 pound-feet associated with torque each tend to be combined to some brand new six-speed automated tranny, that collectively supply sufficient energy and gives enhanced energy effectiveness. This particular all-new six-speed automated tranny is really a amazing style with regard to Kia Engines which was created, designed as well as constructed especially for Kia automobiles, producing the actual manufacturer among just 3 producers to use this type of tranny. To help fulfill customer requirements, each motors could be mated in order to possibly front- or even all-wheel-drive designs, the actual second option arriving having a locking middle differential in order to equally deliver capacity to just about all tires whilst working the automobile from reduced rates of speed throughout worse climate conditions. With regard to improved trip overall performance, the actual all-new 2011 Kia Sorento utilizes a far more small as well as lighter in weight MacPherson swagger entrance suspension along with a completely impartial multi-link back suspension.

Such as just about all Kia automobiles, the actual 2011 Kia Sorento has an array of regular security gear. Just about all trims arrive fitted along with car owner as well as traveler sophisticated entrance airbags, entrance seat-mounted aspect airbags, aspect drape airbags as well as entrance energetic headrests, four-wheel Antilock Brake System  (AB MUSCLES), Electronic Stability Control (ESC) as well as Digital Braking system Submission (EBD). S Electronic Brake Distribution (EBD). Hill Start Assist Control (HAC) and Downhill Brake Control (DBC) additionally arrive regular upon just about all versions, the actual previous helping within stopping the automobile through moving backward whenever attempting to distance themself through a good uphill gradient, as the second option helps maintain the automobile shifting directly as well as constant lower large levels.

Pedestrians additionally enjoy the all-new 2011 Kia Sorento regular security techniques. For that 2011 Kia Sorento design 12 months the actual cover associated with 2011 Kia Sorento is made to crumple as well as bend strategically in order to soak up as well as distribute the actual surprise of the crash having a pedestrian or even bicyclist, targeted at lowering the amount of possible damage.

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2011 Kia Picanto Review

 A all-new Kia Picanto, which will designed it has the world elite prior 2010 along at the Geneva Continuous-duty motor Exhibit, is refurbished plus re-engineered by using stand-out decorating this sends a feel for with solidity plus maturation.

Kia prospects is going to take pleasure in the upcoming generating Picanto�s considerably lower CARBON DIOXIDE emissions, superior petrol financial state plus lower possession expenditures should the company�s hottest A-segment hatchback keeps going profit through The eu a little bit eventually 2010.

A Picanto is a freshest representative to attend the following stimulating plus sophisticated Kia relatives. Kia has had your brave innovative measure together with the hottest release with it has the minutest unit. The smoothness of your motor vehicle is modified out of �cute� plus �friendly� within grow plus large, intended to move leads to the shopping, as a consequence of it has the fine, naughty dimension plus potent style and design expressions. Picanto around it has the freshest sort exudes your vivid self-belief plus maturation that is certainly exceptional while in the A-segment.

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2011 Kia Optima Review

Created from Kia's galleries within Frankfurt, Indonesia as well as Irvine, Ca, the actual all-new Kia Optima is actually lengthier, broader as well as less than the actual Magentis this replaces as well as is dependant on a good all-new midsize system which allows with regard to special measurements as well as amounts, whilst additionally supplying a distinctive canvas with regard to Kia's worldwide style group in order to pencil an automobile which is distinguishable through anything else within it's section.

coupe-like user profile is actually improved with a capturing stainless arc which moves in the A- towards the C-pillars, a unique style design which aesthetically reduces the vehicle additional as well as improves it's amounts. Kia Optima's roofline links using its higher as well as obvious make collection leading in order to it's toned flanks and also the prolonged (2795 mm) wheelbase. Strongly flared steering wheel arches along with a steeply sloping back eye-port produce a saloon having a elegant muscle position.

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2012 Kia Rio Review

Fourth-generation Kia Rio, revealed at Geneva in 2011, has a bold and distinctive personality that brings the latest model in line with other Kia exclusive design portfolio.

In addition to appeal to consumer tastes, aesthetics, the new Kia Rio spearhead the company's efforts to significantly increase its global market share by offering prospective owners of industry-leading environmental credentials.

Measurements of CO2 emissions for the model of the area, only 85 g / km - the equivalent of a new industry wide and deep. This impressive figure places the segment B Kia Rio in front of all other models in its class and even all vehicles currently on sale in the European market.

The task is to work hard for the care of a large international commercial success of the previous generation model, Kia engineers and designers have created a new Rio, which combines the spicy Korean learn to use language to create a module that communicates with a Latin touches, and a truly global appeal.

"The Kia Rio has been a success, and with this new incarnation, we have a car that is very attractive with a sweet feeling of sportiness - a car that people want to buy for its looks and its environmental performance" of Benny Comments islands, Vice President Marketing and Product Planning, Kia Motors Europe.

Since its launch in 2005, worldwide sales of third-generation Kia Rio was more than 860 000 units. It was the vehicle of the company the third best selling in foreign markets in 2010 with sales of more than 219,000 units.

The new Kia Rio is longer (20 mm), wider (25 mm) and lowest (15 mm) and the properties of a 70 mm longer wheelbase (2570 mm) - will significantly expand the space for passengers and the ability to load. With a total height of 1455 mm, the new Kia Rio is one of the smallest in the European range of Kia cars.

First held with a choice of five doors and three-door body (in Europe), the new Kia Rio is completely redefine its position as one of the most competitive cars in one of the most competitive - the B-segment.

Market Research Kia expects the global demand for B-segment cars will grow substantially over the next two years.

Two styles of one sports body new Kia Rio - in addition to the already popular in Seoul and the models come to rely on people who want to stand out from the crowd or you need a spacious, versatile compact MPV - Kia is confident of capturing a greater share of this growth .

To reduce fuel consumption and help them achieve world-class Kia Rio, emissions, Kia engineers have carried out an extensive program to lose weight in a wide range of components. As a result, despite the new Kia Rio is a car much bigger than the third generation model with additional equipment, the weight gain was minimal.

5-door version of the new Kia Rio goes on sale in Europe in the third quarter of 2011 with the new 3-door Kia join B-segment line in the first quarter of 2012. Both versions are exclusively manufactured at the plant in Sohar Kia in Korea.

"Presence Premium" for new compact car

With the new Rio, Kia has created a car that meets consumer demand for more quality, more choice, and attractive design exciting.

This new car is no evolution of its predecessor, is a revolution. The bold and distinctive personality of the new Kia Rio is a complete break with his predecessor and fits perfectly into the family revived new range of Kia.

Seen from the front, the new Kia Rio has its own unique interpretation of the grid company of Kia, which is seamlessly integrated with lights to create a new twist to the search for the Kia family. In the latter form, now the Kia logo sits above the grid. Below the grid, again treating the front bumper and spoiler shows signs of design DNA for Kia, with its distinctive road presence. In profile, the ratio of body to glass, combined with the shape of the car hold strong, Kia Rio a dynamic and sporty attitude. While Rio is now a whole new personality that fits perfectly with his brothers and sisters Picanto and Venga.

Kia Rio to show its connection through the Sportage is also a strong and stable flows behind the C-pillar, the dominant shoulder high and fast rear screen angle. Coupe roof-line and strong contrasts dramatically static rear bumper, and to give strength and stability back to watch.

This bold and elegant look is reinforced by the line adds a special stress on the flanks and accentuating the car's dynamic position. The delicate balance of the viewport, the wheelbase and the overall proportion Kia Rio to refinement and the presence of the premium which is rare in the segment B.

To maximize the Kia Rio has a striking appearance is a fresh new palette of 10 exterior colors. Kia interior color and a team of researchers has developed a range of exclusive colors of Rio with its emphasis on sophistication and elegance. These include Wendy Brown, Graphite Grey, both colors of Classic Premium taste.

With the introduction of the new Rio, Kia's product portfolio just take the next important step to become a family vehicle that has an attractive style of the brand and coherent, but manages to retain the character of each product.

Spacious interior and sophisticated

Completing the look is very nice, Kia Rio interior design has changed, clean, elegant theme. The concept of corporate philosophy on the concept Kia, characterized by a horizontal instrument panel, and stressed the feeling of width and space. It 'a theme that skillfully combines sleek modernity with rationality and a timeless quality to get comfortable.

The quality and sophistication of the interior materials and attention to the details of fit and finish are the design priorities for the new Kia Rio

As with other recently launched Kia models, the interior design signature - the "three cylinder", precision instrument and equipment graphic LO - has been maintained. The new Rio is centrally located, however, toggle switches, which are perfectly integrated into the central heating system, and manage some of the secondary functions.

The sophistication of the interior concept is also reflected in the range of finishing options that give the car a top quality printing, finishing with three concepts available. Kia Rio customers can choose from a selection of two-tone interior with Cognac Brown or a combination of gray desert interior design and high quality. Print custom interior emphasizes the new direction for Kia Rio, as a mature and refined, a premium compact car.

The current trend towards downsizing of vehicles that are seen across Europe means that the B-segment cars has become more mature and refined as they are obliged to fulfill hopes prices more sophisticated client groups. More refinement, more features, higher quality, but also more choice and a distinctive design is in demand.

The radically new Kia Rio is the answer to these new market conditions and many "large car with comfort and convenience will be offered to consumers on a segment B, Kia for the first time when new Rio will be available in Europe.

Optional features available on new Kia Rio cars for the European market will include the Smart Entry system key with engine on / off button, RDS radio with MP3 compatible CD player and AUX connection, iPod and USB, Bluetooth � Hands free (with speech recognition available from December 2011), cruise control, climate control air conditioning, heated front seats and heated steering wheel. In some contracts, the panel is pre-wired to accept the portable navigation system as options.

The cabin is more spacious and new Rio also feel more spacious. Low front moved forward 156 mm and up to 18 mm and 70 mm longer wheelbase and 25 mm wider than the body brings the benefits of space for all passengers, and cargo capacity. Front leg room has increased by 45 mm in front of the head space of 8 mm.

Luggage space is 100 mm wider, and now has a capacity of 288 liters - 7% improvement over the previous model. Rear seat backrest is split 60/40 as versatile. Users can fold down the backrest, creating a nearly flat, flat cargo floor.

Storage at hand includes a larger, 15-liter storage compartment, a larger center console 3 liters of excess capacity and pockets to keep the bottle in front doors of 1.5 liter and 0.5 liter bottle in the rear doors .

Four high-efficiency motors with people from 70 to 109 hp output in Europe, the new Kia Rio will offer customers a choice of four engines and three high-efficiency four-cylinder - with a range from 70 to 109 hp power - and an industry leading consumer-based CO2 rating of just 85 g / km, more fuel as low as 3.2 liters per 100 km.

In many countries, diesel power is the preferred option in this segment and Rio will be available with two versions of the power unit Kia 'U2' - both equipped with 16 valves and a WGT. The 1.4-liter makes 216 hp and 90 Nm of torque, while the 1.1-liter producing 70 hp and 162 Nm Both engines produce a maximum torque at just 1,750 rpm.

Buyers who prefer their new Kia Rio fuel can select from a range of 1.4 liters or 1.25 liters Kappa.

Proven a power unit in the range of Kia, the day of "Gamma" reduction of friction and changes of double CVVT (continuously variable valve timing), performing reactive performance and competitive fuel economy . With a maximum power of 109 hp and maximum torque of 136 Nm, the engine power of the river faster - accelerating to 100 km in 11.5 seconds and reaches a top speed of 181 kph (112 mph).

Family "Kappa" Kia Motors advanced - also appeared in the New Picanto at the Geneva Motor Show - features dual CVVT, a block of cast aluminum, off-side of the crankshaft, maintenance-free timing chain and valves sources "beehive" low friction. These technologies significantly improve efficiency and reduce exhaust emissions. The engine develops 85 hp 1.25 liters Kia Rio and 117.8 Nm of torque, while achieving the fuel economy of 4.8 l/100 km.

Rio regular models will be a note of CO2 from 94 to 124 g / km. In Europe, these figures could be reduced further by specifying the option of GIS Kia fuel technologies stretching (stop-start, update progress control alternator starter and tires with low rolling resistance) - available all models.

Equipped with the ISG, the Kia Rio emissions range from 85 to 114 g / km, so the two diesel engines (less than 100 g / km) advance to the local economies emissions tax base as much as possible. For these models, the range of fuel economy from 3.2 to 4.8 liters per 100 km, which helps reduce operating costs.

The standard transmission for both diesel and petrol engines will be a six-speed manual transmission, while the 1.25 liter 85 hp has a five-speed transmission. A transmission four-speed automatic will be optional on the 1.4-liter 109 hp gasoline engine.

A more stable driving and refinement

Developed from the previous model, the suspension of the new Kia Rio and running gear were designed to support the handling while improving the stability of the popular car ride quality and refinement - in line with customer expectations.

The electric power steering rack and pinion management is now equipped with a combined torque / angle sensor to protect against side winds. It is suitable for application 2.82 turns (lock to lock) and the steering wheel is adjustable for height and reach.

Mounted on the subframe to isolate road shock, suspension MacPherson strut front is essentially unchanged, minor changes to reflect the new model a longer wheelbase, wider track and a different weight distribution.

The CTBA (axle with torsion bar) on the back is more rigid (reduces understeer) and the strength of the relationship between the tail of arms and the axis of the heel is doubled, improving stability. Wheel travel is increased by 10 mm and the geometry has been improved to reduce the blow direction and provide a more consistent behavior.

All brakes discs - with 256/262 mm (front / rear) disc diameter - is standard on all new Kia Rio models with ESC (Electronic Stability Control). The models are not equipped with ESC to feature 203 x 10 mm rear drum brakes. Brake system performance supported by ABS-lock, electronic brake force distribution and emergency "brake assist.

Extensive security "active" and "passive

For the new Kia Rio, a completely new body was created with a higher percentage of high strength steel than the third generation model, the greater strength and rigidity. Special attention was paid to strengthening the elements of the engine-bay longitudinal side, members of the side panel of the floor, at ground level between the B-pillars through the transverse wall and dashboards.

Kia's engineers are confident that the new Rio achieve a star rating up five in EuroNCAP crash tests, according to previous classifications marked with CEE'D, Come, Soul, Sportage and Sorento.

In Europe, the standard safety equipment includes six airbags up, "active" front head restraints of seats (for protection against neck injuries in case of rear-end collisions).

Available optional safety equipment includes electronic stability control (standard in some markets), Hill-Start Assist (to avoid roll-back away from the hill), a new front "cornering" lighting, variable speed control, sensors rear parking and Tire Pressure Monitoring System.

A new system called "ESS (Emergency stop signal) will be available for additional security. To warn drivers following the car slows rapidly, the sensors detect when the driver brakes suddenly and hard, and then automatically brake lights flash three times.

Night driving is made safer by the availability of xenon projection, new front "cornering lamps and LED daytime running lights and LED rear lights.

Measures to minimize NVH is to increase the rigidity of the body structure of the car more rigid steering column bracket support panels inside the C-pillars, strengthened rear fascia, and the increased stiffness of the leather interior and exterior of the rear door , in addition to the top of the chassis engine and hydraulic vibration transmission. Overall, believes that the new Kia Rio is a class leading refinement of B-segment.

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