2009 Kia Soul Concept Car Teaser

Kia Motors will unveil a new take on the Soul at the 2009 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit in January. The all-new concept based on the recently revealed and eagerly anticipated Soul urban crossover passenger car is more than just a re-packaging treatment, as it will demonstrate the flexibility of the original Soul design first shown at the 2006 NAIAS. Soul is due to go on sale in the UK from March 1 2009. Full range details, specification and prices are yet to...

Read more Review: 2008 Kia Rondo7 LX, A Weekend with my Family

We were lucky enough to get a second go in the Rondo7, Kia’s affordable and popular people mover. Kia has always been popular in the MPV segment, over six years ago Kia introduced the Carnival, an 8 seater people mover sub $30K. And nowadays Kia has surprised us again introducing a 7 seater people mover sub $25K, yes under $25,000 for the entry level model. This means for families with more than the average 2.2 kids who want more passenger room don’t have to settle for second best and buy used,...

Read more 2010 Kia Borrego FCEV

Kia Motors Corporation’s (KMC) Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle (FCEV) program takes a major technological step forward today with the global unveiling of the all-new Kia Borrego FCEV at the Los Angeles International Auto Show. Numerous innovations including a higher output 154 horsepower fuel cell and a new 450-volts Supercapacitor give the Borrego FCEV higher performance, a greatly extended driving range and cold-weather starting capability to operate in sub-zero temperatures.

Read more 2010 Kia Soul In Detail

Kia Motors America (KMA) today announced the North American debut of the all-new and highly anticipated Soul passenger vehicle at the 2008 Los Angeles Auto Show. Designed in Southern California, the Soul is the newest product offering to join the company’s ever-expanding line-up, following the introduction of the all-new Borrego midsize SUV earlier this year. Soul’s bold and edgy design is indicative of the new Kia design theme, with more package and styling combinations than any previous Kia...

Read more Review: 2008 Kia Sorento 2.5L Turbo Diesel, A Soft Roader Capable of Off Roading

We’ve just spent a week driving Kia’s Sorento medium sized 4x4 powered by a new 2.5L Turbo Diesel engine. But before we tell you about the soft leather seats in the luxury trimmed EX-L model, let’s see where this vehicle fits into the Australian automotive landscape. As Australian buyers continue to move away from the traditional large sedan, more of us are attracted to the all round talents of a 4WD, or Sports Utility Vehicle (SUV) as they are often referred as. So much that in motoring...

Read more New 2009 Kia Cerato Sedan - (Global)

Headlining the Kia stand at this year's Australian International Motor Show is a preview of the new and very stylish Kia Cerato sedan, due for release to the Australian market early in 2009.

Read more Review: 2008 Kia Rondo 7 EX-L, The Multi Purpose Vehicle

After a six year absence in Australia Kia has returned to the compact Multi Purpose Vehicle (MPV) segment with the all new Rondo7. The model range kicks off from an extremely attractive $24,990, ensuring the Rondo is by far the cheapest seven seater on the market. Heck, even the top of the range EX-L automatic we’re testing, with luxuries such as leather seats, sunroof and climate control air-conditioning, is priced at only $31,990. On paper it certainly looks like it offers great value for...

Read more Kia Motors Heralds Four World Premieres - (France)

To celebrate the world premiere of the all-new Kia Soul urban crossover passenger car at the Paris Motor Show on 2 October 2008, Kia Motors Corporation will be displaying seven examples of its latest model in a special 'Soul World' zone throughout the 18-day event.

Read more 2010 Kia Ceed 1.6L Hybrid - (Global)

The 1.6L petrol engine has a 15kW (20bhp) electric motor mounted on the engine’s crankshaft which is used to increase power and provide regenerative braking.

Read more New 2009 Kia Soul - (Global)

Kia Motors Corporation has confirmed that its all-new Kia Soul urban crossover passenger car will go on sale around the world early next year with a choice of two petrol engines and one diesel* engine with manual or automatic transmission (all depending on individual market needs).

Read more Review: 2008 Kia K2900 Truck

We’ve just spent a week drinking from oversized coffee mug, wearing a singlet and little shorts driving Australia’s least expensive light truck and come to the conclusion that if you’re a concreter, a builder who needs to move more than a basic tool box, a fruit’n’vegetable stall operator or even a budding florist, then keep reading.

Read more New 2008 Kia Carnival Sports Pack - (Australia)

Australia's most affordable people-mover, the Kia Carnival, is now available for a limited time with up to $5,400 worth of extra equipment at no extra cost to put you even further ahead of the competition.

Read more New Kia Sorento Limited Edition Pack - (Australia)

Kia's popular Sorento mid-sized SUV, including the sought-after 2.5-litre CRDi models, is now available for a limited time with $3,400 worth of extra equipment that makes Sorento perfect for your next trip, whether it's circumnavigating the world or just going away for the weekend.

Read more Review: 2008 Kia Sportage EX CRDi

Waking up early on a Sunday morning is not something I look forward to… Test driving a car for all it’s got is a different story. With a warm cup of coffee in my hand and a new set of keys, I found myself jumping into a Kia Sportage EX CRDi.

Read more New Kia Soul Details - (Global)

Kia has confirmed the Soul for production and will be sold globally. Kia says, the most powerful engine will be a 2-litre gasoline unit. A smaller capacity 1.6-litre gasoline engine will be offered in most countries, alongside a 1.6-litre diesel engine featuring a VGT (variable geometry turbocharger). Both the 1.6-litre, four cylinder, 16-valve DOHC power units are based closely on engines fitted to the European-built, Kia cee'd.

Read more 2009 All-New Kia Borrego - (USA)

Having made its global debut earlier this year at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Kia Motors America (KMA) today officially launched the 2009 Borrego midsize SUV. Borrego is one of the first production offerings based off of the new design direction Kia continues to unveil through concept vehicles including the Kue, KND-4, Kee and KOUP. Given a straightforward and clean look, Borrego is intended for those who enjoy an active yet uncomplicated lifestyle.

Read more The New Kia Forte Sport Sedan - (Global)

With styling evident from the 2007 Kia Koup concept, the car is the work of Design Director Peter Schreyer, who previously worked at Audi for 25 years and created the award winning original Audi TT. The car is due to be revealed in Korea on the 21st of August before going on sale shortly after in other markets. In America it will replace the current Spectra and within a couple of months of going on sale the 2 door Coupe variant should join it.

Read more New Kia Soul production model will retain concept's name - (Global)

Kia Motors Corporation has confirmed that its all-new production model will retain the spirit and name of the SOUL concept cars shown earlier this year at the Geneva Motor Show, and the first SOUL concept debuted at the 2006 North American International Auto Show. As well as confirming the name, Kia has released the first official photograph of the production car, which will be called the 'Kia Soul'.

Read more New Kia Rondo 7 delivers seven seats with SUV versatility

Modern and dynamic styling, seven seats standard in every model, Electronic Stability Program (ESP) standard in every model, European-standard ride and handling, the versatility and seating positions of an SUV, flexible seating arrangements, 5-year/unlimited kilometre warranty for private buyers, great value and a low entry price - the all-new Kia Rondo 7 is a car without equal in the Australian car market.

Read more Kia KOUP Concept illustrates shape and evolution of future models

Combining youthful exuberance with a sporty and sleek design, the KOUP concept debuted by Kia Motors Corporation at the 2008 New York International Auto Show (NYIAS) illustrates the shape and evolution of future Kia models, with a simple yet bold and aggressive exterior complemented by a realistic and sleek interior design.

Read more New Kia K2900 CRDi - New Age Workhorse

The new Kia K2900 CRDi follows in the footsteps of the venerable but successful K2700 light truck that has served so many tradespeople with different needs right across Australia.

Read more Kia SOUL Concepts And eco_cee'd Duo Star In Geneva

Three Kia SOUL concepts unveiled by Kia Motors Corporation at the 78th Salon de l'Automobiles today in Geneva reveal a whole new 'fun' side to the Korean brand. Also on display in Switzerland are two 'eco-cee'd' concept cars, the mind-changing Kia pro_cee'd and upgraded Kia Picanto small car.

Read more Kia Rondo7 - The Urban Recreation Vehicle

The Kia stand at the 2008 Melbourne International Motor Show will also offer Melbourne audiences the first chance to see the forthcoming Rondo7, an 'Urban Recreation Vehicle' targeted firmly at a new segment gaining traction in the Australian car market - the 'crossover'.

Read more Kia Picanto Sports - Sporty, Fuel-Efficient Fun For Urban Lifestyles

Rising fuel costs, heavier traffic, fewer and smaller parking spaces, cheap air travel that negates the need for long road trips - these are all great reasons why the Kia Picanto might be the ideal car for urban lifestyles.

Read more Three SOUL Concepts To Reveal 'Fun' Side Of Kia

Three new SOUL concept cars to be unveiled by Kia at the Geneva Motor Show on 4 March will reveal a whole new 'fun' side to the Korean brand. The trio are closely related to a forthcoming production model which will defy classification, instead encouraging Kia customers to build an emotional bond with their new car.

Read more Kia To Preview Rondo - The Urban Recreation Vehicle

Kia is previewing the forthcoming Rondo at the Brisbane International Motor Show in response to a new segment dawning in the Australian car market - the 'crossover'.

Read more Kia Motors Introduces All-New Borrego SUV

Kia Motors Corporation has announced the world debut of the all-new Borrego midsize SUV (to be known as "Mohave" in some markets) at the 2008 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit, further bolstering its ever growing product line-up.

Read more Kia plans to market 'eco' versions of cee'd models for Europe - (Europe)

Kia Motors has confirmed that it will add 'eco' versions of the Kia cee'd model to its product line-up early in 2009. Based on the green-performance eco_cee'd concept car first shown at last month's Frankfurt Motor Show, the new 'eco' versions of Kia cee'd will achieve better fuel consumption, with fewer emissions, while still delivering a lively, spirited driving experience.

Read more Explore The 'Kia Diesel Experience' At AIMS 2007 - (Australia)

Both the 2.5-litre Sorento CRDi engine and the 2.0-litre Sportage CRDi engine feature common rail direct injection (CRDi) by Bosch and high performance variable geometry turbocharger (VGT) technology from Garrett to deliver class-leading power and torque. The Sportage also features an exhaust particulate filter made by world-leading exhaust filter manufacturer Engelhard.

Read more Kia Rondo - The Urban Recreation Vehicle - Previews At AIMS 2007 - (Australia)

Kia is previewing the forthcoming Rondo at the 2007 Australian International Motor Show in response to a new segment dawning in the Australian car market - the "crossover".

Read more Kia Premieres Three All-New Models At Frankfurt - (Global)

The introduction of the new three-door Kia pro_cee'd, making its world premiere at Frankfurt, marks a major expansion of the popular Kia cee'd family of cars and brings more style and more sportiness to the C-segment in Europe. Despite its lowered, sportier appearance, pro_cee'd provides generous legroom front and rear, and luggage capacity is a class-leading 340 litres, with the rear seats upright.

Read more Kee Concept Heralds 'New Look' For The Future Of Kia - (Global)

Uncluttered, pure and timeless in execution yet modern, effective and usable in purpose, Kee represents a new ethos for Kia and is not simply a flight of design fancy. With Kee the entire design team is laying open its mind and its heart. This car stands as a clear indication of Kia's design philosophy, an indication of how Kia wishes to be viewed - exciting, appealing, creative, aspirational, with products that are beautiful and yet functional, purposeful and realistic.

Read more Kia cee'd Wins 5-Star Euro NCAP Safety Rating - (Europe)

The Kia cee'd - designed and built in Europe to meet the needs of European consumers - has been awarded a 5-star safety rating in the latest Euro NCAP crash test results published today.

Read more New Kia Sportage - Ready For Action - (Australia)

The new Kia Sportage range launched today continues Kia Motors Australia's revamped SUV strategy of more choice in engines and equipment than ever before, while still delivering quality, safety and value in SUVs that have always appealed to Australian buyers.

Read more Engines And Transmissions - (Australia)

The 2.0-litre four-cylinder engine powering the new Sportage LX model is the same engine that is used in the Cerato, Kia's entrant in the small car segment.

Read more Details - (Australia)

The new Sportage range offers a range of active and passive safety features as standard, with additional safety features available at extra cost should buyers desire.

Read more Standard Equipment - (Australia)

Kia is renowned for offering great value but the new Sportage range also offers an outstanding and complete package of standard specification in all three models.

Read more New Kia Sorento CRDi And 3.3 V6 'Help You Go Further Than You Thought Possible' - (Australia)

The new Kia Sorento range epitomises Kia Motors Australia's revamped SUV strategy by offering more choice in engines and equipment than ever before, while still delivering quality, safety and value. It's all aimed at enabling Sorento owners to go further than they thought was possible ... to where the fun really begins.

Read more Engines - (Australia)

New Sorento offers a choice of two engines across the range - 2.5-litre CRDi turbo-diesel or 3.3-litre petrol V6 - that will appeal to different users for different reasons.

Read more Transmissions - (Australia)

The base model LX CRDi with 2.5-litre turbo-diesel is the only model in the range available with a five-speed manual transmission. A five-speed tiptronic-style automatic transmission with sequential shifting is optional on the LX CRDi but standard on all other CRDi and 3.3-litre petrol engine Sorento models.

Read more Towing - (Australia)

Both CRDi and 3.3 V6 Sorento models have a class-leading 2,800kg braked towing capacity (750kg unbraked), unchanged from the previous 3.8-litre Sorento. That's between 12 percent and 64 percent greater towing capacity than its competitors and that means capacity to tow a bigger boat or caravan or horse float.

Read more Economy and Efficiency - (Australia)

Both new Sorento engines offer impressive fuel economy and environmental efficiency for a 4WD vehicle.

Read more Safety - (Australia)

With a four-star Euro-NCAP crash-test rating, a five-star rating from the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and a "Good' ranking from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) in the USA, Sorento clearly demonstrates that it provides excellent occupant protection.

Read more Chassis - (Australia)

The Sorento continues to be built around a sturdy ladder-frame chassis that can stand up to heavy-duty off-roading better than rivals built on monocoque principles.

Read more Exterior - (Australia)

With more than 700,000 sold around the world since the Sorento was first launched in 2002, it clearly has styling cues that appeal to a wide cross-section of buyers.

Read more Interior - (Australia)

There was little need to improve on the practicality and design of the Sorento's cabin, although some minor changes have improved the comfort and appearance of the interior.

Read more Standard Equipment - (Australia)

Kia is renowned for offering great value but the new Sorento range also offers an outstanding and complete package of standard specification in all three models.

Read more Exciting Kia Pro-cee'd Three-Door Model Revealed - (Europe)

Kia Motors Corporation has revealed the first 'preview image' of its exciting new Kia Pro-cee'd three-door hatchback model, scheduled to make its world premiere at this year's Frankfurt International Motor Show on 11 September.

Read more Kia To Reveal Sports Coupe Concept Car At Frankfurt Show - (Europe)

Kia Motors Corporation has confirmed that the company's all-new sports coupe concept car will make its world premiere at this year's Frankfurt International Motor Show on 11 September.

Read more Kia Carnival And Sorento Earn Crash Rating Praise From US Insurance Institute For Highway Safety -...

Kia continues to build its global reputation for delivering quality and safety with strong value, this time receiving high praise - a 'Good' rating - from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) of the US for the performance in rear impact collisions of the Kia Carnival people mover (known in the US as the Sedona) and the Sorento mid-size SUV.

Read more Kia Reveals Three Exciting Models At Geneva Show - (Europe)

Kia Motors Corporation unveiled three exciting vehicles at the 77th Salon de l'Automobiles, which opens yesterday in Geneva, Switzerland. One of Europe's most prestigious motor shows, Geneva is a fitting venue for the world premiere of the all-new Kia ex_ceed cabrio concept, the launch of the production-ready stylish Kia cee'd Sporty Wagon and the first appearance in Europe of the innovative Kia Rio Hybrid.

Read more Opposites To Attract For Kia At 2007 Melbourne International Motor Show - (Australia)

Kia Motors Australia believes that two new models unveiled at the Melbourne International Motor Show today, at opposite ends of the company's model range, will attract new customers to the Kia brand.

Read more World Premiere For All-New Kia Ex_Cee'd Cabrio Concept - (Europe)

Kia's exciting all-new ex_cee'd cabrio concept car will make its world premiere at the 77th Salon de l'Automobiles in Geneva, Switzerland on 6 March. The styling of the ex_cee'd cabrio is the work of new Kia Design Chief, Peter Schreyer and gives a first indication of the future direction the look of Kia-brand vehicles will be taking under his guidance.

Read more Kia Cee'd Sporty Wagon Model Range Set For Geneva Debut - (Europe)

The all-new Kia cee'd Sporty Wagon will make its world premiere at the 77th Salon de l'Automobiles in Geneva on 6 March, in production-ready form with a unique extended tailgate for maximum accessibility to the luggage area.

Read more Kia Previews Sorento Turbodiesel SUV At Brisbane Motor Show - (Australia)

Visitors to the Kia stand at this year's Brisbane International Motor Show will be the first in Australia to preview the forthcoming Sorento CRDi 2.5-litre turbodiesel, Kia's mid-sized diesel SUV that's due to hit Australian streets towards the end of the second quarter of 2007.

Read more Kia Unveils Kue Concept At North American International Auto Show - (USA)

Kia Motors America (KMA) today unveiled the all-new Kia Kue crossover concept vehicle at the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit. The occasion also marked the official public debut in North America for Peter Schreyer, new global design chief of Kia Motors Corporation (KMC).

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