Prepare KIA Rio SX Manual Transmission In Seoul Korea

SEOUL - The automaker KIA Rio SX hatchback market in Japan with an automatic transmission. However, as the high demand for the manual version, the South Korean manufacturer is considering for production.

The plan is getting closer to reality. KIA Rio SX decided to produce 2013 manual transmission models in limited quantities. Reportedly, the model produced only 500 units.

The decision to produce a special edition Kia Rio SX manual transmission occurs after several customers interested in using a manual gearbox. They want to enjoy themselves gearshift.

Same with the automatic version, Rio SX manual will use a six-speed transmission. The machine used is a 1.6-liter four-cylinder engine that can generate power up to 138 hp.

KIA Rio SX manual will get a touch of the LED lights on the rear sector. In addition 17-inch alloy wheels, 7-inch touch screen, rearview camera, sports suspension, satellite radio and cloth seats will be standard features sporty car is priced USD18.650

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All-New 2014 Kia Forte / Cerato Compact Sedan Closely Modeled After the Cee'd gets Teased

The Kia Forte, also known as the Cerato in some countries including Australia and Brazil, has only been in the market in sedan form since 2008, with the Coupe variant following in 2009 and the five-door hatchback in 2010, but the Korean automaker is ready to move forward and present its successor. 

 

The new generation of the Forte sedan is teased in these official renderings ahead of a launch in its home market of Korea under the new name 'K3'(domestic market only) and possibly a U.S. debut either at the Los Angeles Auto Show in November or the Detroit Motor Show in January of 2013. 

Kia said that after the Forte sedan goes on sale in Korea, it will appear in many overseas markets during the first quarter of 2013, and will be followed by the five-door hatchback and two-door coupe variants. 

 

The company says its designers and engineers focused on giving the all-new Forte/Cerato/K3 a "futuristic and dynamic styling, with a more spacious cabin".

 

The teaser images suggest that the new compact model is either based on, or heavily inspired, by the second generation of the Kia's European market Cee'd that was revealed in five-door hatchback and station wagon trims at this year's Geneva Motor Show in March.

 

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Kia Sportage seized ICLA Car Of The Year 2012

JAKARTA - All New KIA Picanto KIA All New Sportage and was awarded at the ceremony Indonesia Car Lifestyle Award (ICLA) 2012 organized by one of the online automotive sites.

All New KIA Picanto, which was nominated in the category of Best in Class was awarded as the Best City Car. All New KIA Sportage and who was nominated in the same category (Best in Class) and the category of Best in Specialty managed to grab 3 (three) awards namely Best Compact SUV, Best Design and Best Budget.

The happiest moment is when the end of the event, KIA All New Sportage finally crowned Car of the Year Award Lifestyle Car Indonesia (ICLA) in 2012. This victory proves that the Kia Sportage is a product of Korean origin are able to compete and be proud of.

"We are very proud for All New KIA Sportage can earn top honors. Moreover, in this event, BosMobil team has tested the car with the very maximum toughness like to travel great distances and also testing with a difficult road to the top of the mountain taken as Suroloyo, "said Mr. Hartanto Sukmono, Marketing Director of PT. KIA Mobil Indonesia, in a press release.

The award was made ​​by the method of voting for each category with a total electorate as much as 32,000 people. Indonesian Record Museum (MURI) also enter this event as a record for the best online selection of cars with the largest number of voters

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KIA New Sportage Launches Ultimate

SEOUL - Kia complement the ranks of the Sportage SUV line-up, with the highest launched a new Sportage variants. South Korean manufacturer confirmed this variant of the most powerful and most luxurious than the previous Sportage.

In addition, New Kia Sportage KX-4 is also claimed as a variant of the best crossover ever launched the South Korean manufacturer. This brand-new Sportage priced £ 27 195 or 400, 7 million.

Under the hood of the stored power of 181 BHP which comes from the 2.0-liter CRDi turbodiesel. Previous Sportage mampi only produce power of 134 BHP. Acceleration 0-100 km / h reached 9.4 seconds.

Engine unit is mated to a six-speed manual transmission. The maximum speed that can be taken mencapau 120 MPH or 192 km / h. While the levels of C02 emissions released just 158g/km.

Meanwhile, the unit engine with automatic transmission even faster than the manual, but more fuel efficient. Capable of 121 MPH or menenmbus speed 194 km / h. Kia Sportage comes with a four-wheel drive system.

KIA Sportage KX-4 already uses parking sensors on all sides, without ignition, and the start / stop. Trim is layered upholstery, 18-inch alloy wheels, satellite navigation system with seven-inch touch screen, xenon lights, sunroof, climate and cruise control, heated seats and seven-speaker audio system.

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