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2011 Kia Optima

Next generation Kia Optima Magentis

New Kia Optima – or Magentis – will make its debut at New York Auto Show on April 2nd. 

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”. Hopefully, they will keep the good looks and we won’t have a shock when the official unveiling will take place. ‘Cuase this is usually what happens: teaser photos look …teasing, but the actual car lacks a lot of the teasing parts.

 

Kia Ray – a ray of light

Kia Ray Concept

I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again: most electric or hybrid cars have funny looks, are two-seaters or have incredibly tiny back space. One all-electric car that impressed me at all aforementioned categories is Leaf. No it’t time for Kia’a Ray to show us (me and others that find electric/hybrid cars wacky looking) that low-emission cars CAN be fun looking at. I say nothing about driving experience yet…

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Kia Sportage 2011 at Geneva

North American Kia Sportage side

The third generation Sportage will come only for North America, with new design lines and hopefully new driving experience that would place the compact crossover at a higher level in the segment.

Kia haven’t released any details about the new model, waiting for Geneva to present the newest member of the family. The model looks a bit like the new Sorento, being longer, wider and lower and I guess it will keep the 2.4-liter inline-four found in the new Hyundai Tucson when it goes on sale this fall. I can say the US costumers will be a little dissappointed as other markets will get a range of gas and diesel power options from which to choose, but, in the end, the looks and strenght of the crossover will make them go over this aspect.

Microsoft Chairman Bill Gates cooperates with Hyundai and KIA

Today at Seoul,Microsoft Chairman Bill Gates announced the collaboration with Hyundai and Kia,where the models produced by the two companies will get infotainment systems based on Microsoft Auto software by 2010.

Hyundai and Kia are the first Asian automakers to get systems from Microsoft,but this won’t stop the software company to deal with other automakers.As we already know,Microsoft makes the sync system for Ford.

“There is know exclusivity clause involved here” – Velle Kolde – Microsoft spokesperson.

Microsoft considers that the systems for Hyundai and Kia will be the next version after the one used on Ford and it will be upgradeable.

Kia revealed a new concept : Kia Koup

Kia exposed the new concept at the New York auto show on Thursday morning.

The Koup has a wide stance and flared wheels, fronted by a tabbed grille and slanted LED headlights.The car is powered by a turbocharged 2.0-liter, direct-injection four-cylinder engine that makes 290 bhp and it has a six-speed automatic gearbox. Kia added continuous damping control for sporty handling.

It won’t take long before the production for Kia Koup will start.

Kia Kee Concept

The all-new Kia Kee sports coupe concept vehicle today made its U.S. debut at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit. Previously introduced at the Frankfurt International Motor Show in Germany, the Kee is an expression of the company`s emphasis on design and incorporates styling cues that will establish a design language and identity for the brand.

The Kia Kee (pronounced `key`) is a 4.3-metre long, four-seater, 2-door coupe with svelte, newly proportioned lines resulting from a slightly lengthened greenhouse. It is a new interpretation of a 2+2 coupe with an imposing road presence that demonstrates an uncluttered, pure and timeless execution and represents a new design ethos for Kia.

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