Ford EcoBoost Fiesta 2014 launch in the U.S.

Ford EcoBoost Fiesta 2014 launch in the U.S.

At the Los Angeles Motor Show, Ford introduced customers home 2 versions of the Fiesta in 2014 and will use the new EcoBoost engine.
Open two new models to help Ford wide grossing Fiesta line, while increasing the ability to compete with EcoBoost fuel-saving and environmentally friendly.


Ford Fiesta 2014 with 1 liter EcoBoost three-cylinder.
Ford Fiesta 2014 standard edition life, both the sedan and hatchback, use 1 liter EcoBoost 3-cylinder 123 hp and torque of 200 Nm. Ready vehicles sold in the European market, while U.S. customers have to wait until the end of 2013. However, auto-shut-start the engine only on the European version that Americans must suffer.

With estimated fuel consumption less than 6 liters per 100 km with 5-speed manual gearbox, the Fiesta seems to become "non-motor vehicles the most fuel-efficient hybrid sold in North America." Consumption on the current version of Fiesta SFE is 6 ltr per 100 km highway.


Ford Fiesta ST
In addition to the new engine, using less gasoline, Fiesta upgraded version also connected to SYNC and MyFord Touch equipped with a new 6.5-inch touch screen Sony HD radio.

Sports version Fiesta ST uses EcoBoost 1.6-liter 4-cylinder engine producing 197 hp and torque of 290 Nm. 6-speed manual gearbox. Fuel consumption of around 6.9 ltr per 100 km. Sports style shown in the appearance through dual exhaust pipes and 17-inch wheels. In addition, the suspension system has been redesigned and upgraded brakes.

2014 Ford Fiesta hatchback.

2014 Ford Fiesta sedan.

The hatchback and sedan were using the new EcoBoost engine.

1 liter EcoBoost three-cylinder.

Wide grille with six edges and chromed horizontal bars. Three-shock front with lower wind niches and narrower. Angular fog light recesses.

Modern furniture.

Connect SYNC and MyFord Touch with 6.5 inch touch screen Sony HD radio. Photo: Ford

Coming Kia Optima style Batman

Coming Kia Optima style Batman

Mid-size sedan is the product of a series of vehicles of the "We can be Heroes" by Kia and DC Entertainment Group cooperation, with the main theme is the style of superhero comics.

Campaign with the help of the Korean-American comic book artist Jim Lee and Rides Magazine. The comic book character style will be applied to the other Kia models also include Superman, Wonder Woman, Green Lantern, The Flash, Aquaman and Cyborg.



Kia Optima SX Batman in Time Warner Center (New York, USA). Photo: IGN.
Optima SX Batman style, looks just like a car that will attend the exhibition SEMA, with a combination of glossy black and matte black paint with pictures of Batman. 20-inch rim. Yellow LED lights under the car. The grille Batman took 40 hours to create.

Interior with black leather seats with the Batman logo. In particular, in the glove compartment to map between the two seats there and some darts Batman, and Batman's suit and hood in the trunk.

Vehicles on display from January 11 to 14/10 at the Time Warner Center (New York, USA).

Grille Batman.

Seamless yellow LED lights under the car.

5-spoke 20-inch wheels painted black with the Batman logo.

Batman logo on the seat.

Darts Batman panel in between the two front seats.

Photo: IGN, Motortrend

Kia Quoris 2014

Kia Quoris 2014 appeared in Canada

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Longed to step into the luxury class of the Korean car company is very large, when Quoris even compete with the BMW 7 Series.

This model is known called K9 in Korea. Quite interesting because in North America there named Quoris. K9 logo sewn onto his head.

With K9, Kia has completed the list of K-series after the K5 (Optima name) and the K7 (known as Cadenza). If K5 compete with the Toyota Camry, Honda Accord, Kia K7 is referring to rivals such as BMW 5 Series or Mercedes E-class. New models K9 been design director Peter Schreyer compare with the Audi A8 and BMW 7 Series.


The new generation Kia K9 revealed in Canada.
Size of Quoris put it in the car to compete directly with cars to Japan and Germany. With shiny wheels, large grille and dual exhaust. The car carrying the many advanced technologies, with the camera is equipped with front grille.

K9 design stays true to the style grille Tiger "Tiger Grill". Full LED headlights. Not affected by the Audi style as K5 or K7, K9 sports style like BMW, especially series 7. The floating line near the bonnet, use of road vehicle body dynamics. Tail K9 moderate rate, compact and eye with Asian customers. BMW tail lights are very similar.

Rear mounted notation 3.8, show cars with 3.8-liter V6 330 horsepower. Structure of K9 has the same platform as the Hyundai Equus, and K9 is the first vehicle to use navigation system rear of the Kia. In the near future, and hopefully there will be a test to have a clear view of Kia luxury sedan.

2013 Kia Carens

At the 2012 Paris Motor Show, Kia has revealed the first time the new 2013 Kia Carens and publish all information on the family van.

The third generation Kia Carens celebrated at Paris Motor Show world premiere. The family-friendly Van has been completely redesigned to meet the needs of modern families.

The compact van Kia wants to achieve in the third generation even more customers. Especially the sleek design, plenty of space and a host of facilities to attract customers. The modern design of the new Carens is emphasized by the standard LED daytime running lights and depending on the version by LED taillights.

At a length of 453 cm, the new Carens offers up to seven people. Despite a 20 mm shorter and 15 mm narrower body he will offer passengers more space, which is mainly due to the increased wheelbase by 50 mm.

If seven people with the Carens are traveling, there remain 103 liters of storage space, a 5-seater configuration, you can look forward to 492 liters of luggage capacity. One folds to the second series, even up to 1667 liters are transported.

Besides generous space of the new Kia shines but also has good facilities and many high-tech options. Depending on the model, there is a manual or automatic air conditioning, which can be regulated then separately for driver and passenger, cruise control with speed limiter, supervision instrument display with 4.2 "LCD display, climate controlled front seats with electric seat cushion extension, leather, a Smart Key System with start button, a large panoramic glass sunroof, automatic parking aid "Smart Parking Assist System", a lane departure warning, the lane Departure warning and xenon headlights.

With the engine, customers have the choice between the 1.6 GDI with 135 hp (99 kW), the 2.0 GDI with 177 hp kW (130 kW) and a 1.7 CRDi diesel engine with power outputs of 115 hp (85 ) or 136 hp (100 kW).

The acceleration from 0 to 100 km / h, the new Kia Carens required depending on engine size between 9.7 (2.0 GDI) and 13.0 seconds (1.7 CRDi 115 hp) and is up to 203 km / h. The Master is saving for the 115 hp diesel combined with the ISG Start / Stop system, where the fuel consumption is only 4.5 liters per 100 kilometers. The CO2 emissions are thus at 118 g / km.

Kia Carens 2013

Kia Carens 2013 revealed in Europe

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The new Carens is more stylish design, fog lights, grille and headlights with eye catching design similar to the Cee'd.

Based on the design of the Cee'd, Carens more 100 mm Wheelbase and wider than standard 5-door models. This makes the 3rd row seat of the car more comfortable.


Kia Carens new generation of Korean car company.
3rd row seats expand and compact folding for larger storage space. Unlike the Ford B-Max, Kia does not use rear sliding doors, although this model was established with the goal to replace the previous generation Carens and Sedona MPV (use design Sliding rear).

Carens quite impressed with the interior. Spacious storage drawers, in addition to a glove compartment behind the front seats pretty neat. This shows that Kia to invest in design and build quality is quite good. A number of advanced options such as heated steering wheel, heated rear seats, sunroof and a navigation system market support more intelligent of Kia and able to change quickly.

4-cylinder diesel engine of 1.7 liters with two versions for 113 horsepower and 134 horsepower, plus a 1.6-liter GDI petrol engine with a capacity of 133 horsepower. Alternatively customers can choose between a 6-speed manual transmission and automatic transmission.

The suspension was completely changed compared to the Cee'd, you can see the new Carens will feel more comfortable. However, the suspension will be adjusted to suit European roads.

New Carens will debut at the Paris Auto Show next week, before being sold in the UK next month.

The new-generation Kia Forte launched in Korea

The new-generation Kia Forte launched in Korea

Take three different names depending on the market, the sedan hit the next generation inherits the latest design elements of the brand with the latest technologies to better impress customers.

In the Korean market, called short sedan called the K3, but in the United States and Canada, it is known under the name Forte. And in some places, such as Australia or Brazil, Forte Cerato.

Either bearing, small-sized sedan with the latest genetic factors in both interior and exterior, with technologies such as parking assist system, LED headlamps with new generation touch UVO system, allows the driver to control the vehicle via smart phones and other IT services.


2014 Kia ​​Forte launched in Korea. In the domestic market, it is called K3. Picture: Carscoop.
The new-generation Kia Forte has overall dimensions 4560 mm long, 1780 mm wide and 1435 mm high. Compared to the current generation of, new Forte more than 30 mm, 5 mm wider and 25 mm lower. Wheelbase increased by 51 mm, 2700 mm, making the cabin more space.

In South Korea, K3 uses a 1.6 liter 4-cylinder gas engines with a capacity of 138 hp and torque of 167 Nm. 7.1 ltr per 100 km fuel consumption.

Currently unpublished Kia Cerato and Forte engine version in other markets when the sedan was sold in early 2013. 4-door sedan version will appear first, then to the 5-door hatchback and two-door coupe. In the European market 4-door version only available by Kia 5 door Ceed car and 3 Pro ceed door vehicles.

Korean carmaker aims to achieve sales about 410,000 the K3/Forte/Cerato in the first year of sales, and increase this number to 500,000 units in 2014.

Revealed the new-generation Kia Carens

Revealed the new-generation Kia Carens
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Before bringing the 4th generation 7-seat cars to debut at the Paris Motor Show, the Korean car company launched a few basic images on the internet and retain information.


Kia Carens turn of the 4th generation with large changes in appearance.
Also called Rondo in some markets like the U.S. and Canada, the new-generation Carens parent firms create breakthrough when the big difference compared to the current model. New design style sports.

While the Korean car company retains most of the information about the MPV, until they officially introduced in Paris, but the first photo revealed important factors.



Carens sold in two versions 5 and 7 seats.
Style, the new Carens is said to be influenced by Optima and Rio. Headlights are long claws on the back. Style grille "tiger nose" of the Kia. Rear taillights integrated shutter angle and extends horizontally. Kia said that the roof line is lower than the current Carens, but the wheels on the new Carens is larger.

Interior photo shows the new Carens own unique style in the control panel. And manufacturers say that there may still be two versions 5 and 7 seats.



The control panel also redesigned.
The new-generation Kia Carens will be available in European markets in spring 2013 and is expected to attract a new group of customers.

In Vietnam, Truong Hai Kia Carens due to assembly only the 7-seat version with different engine and gearbox, with prices starting at 554 million.

Kia Forte launch new 3-door version

Kia Forte launch new 3-door version
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3 of the 2013 Kia Forte is due out at the upcoming Paris Motor Show and the main goal this time in Europe.

Compared with the Forte 5-door hatchback debuted in Geneva earlier this year, three door sporty version with a lot more in common with competitors Renault Megane Coupe.


The new model will be unveiled at the Paris Motor Show.
Kia did not reveal any technical details, but the 3-door is expected to have the same engine with the 5-door version. The engine is provided with two types of gasoline and diesel with 1.4-liter 99 hp and 1.6-liter 128 horsepower. Also customers prefer diesel engines will have a diesel version of the turbocharged 1.6-liter 128 horsepower. Dual-clutch automatic transmission will be equipped with options, but the 3-door version of the standard will have a manual 5-speed gearbox or 6-speed.

In addition, the European media that a high-performance version will compete with cars in its class such as the Volkswagen GTI.

After its debut at the Paris show, the 2013 Kia Forte will be available in showrooms in Europe by the middle of next year. Price will be revealed when the official launch.

2012 Kia Mohave

Out of the SUV line-up offered by the Korean marque, this is the only one that can really cut the mustard out on tricky terrain. It’s chock-full of modern SUV off-roading technology such as adjustable air suspension; hill descent control and a special low-range mode for gearbox should you find yourself in difficult situation.
The Kia Mohave arrived in the region in 2008 and has proved to be a popular left field alternative for the family who can’t quite stretch to a Jeep Cherokee or even a Land Rover. There’s space for seven on board and there’s a DVD player in the back to keep the younger members of the family quiet on a long journey.
There’s a 3.8-litre V6 tucked away under that rather vast bonnet – and with 274bhp on offer, it’s no slouch. In fact, other road users might be surprised about just how rapid this big Kia can hustle at. This engine is paired with a 5-speed automatic transmission. There is also a bigger 4.6-litre V8 on offer in the top of the line variant. This V8 engine makes 340bhp and is paired with a 6-speed automatic gearbox. There’s cruise control fitted as standard to make any long highway stretch rather easy to contend with. There’s even sat-nav fitted as standard just in case you’ve not got your head around the UAE’s road network yet, though to avoid future confusion we’d recommend upgrading the map CDs as often as possible.
The entry level variant gets one airbag and the mid-level variant gets two front airbags. The top of the line 3.8-litre and the 4.6-litre variants get six airbags. All variants come with ABS as standard.
Specification
Price: AED 90,000- AED 150,000
Engine
3.8-litre V6
Max power: 274bhp at 6000rpm
Max torque: 361Nm at 4400rpm
4.6-litre V8
Max power: 340bhp at 6000rpm
Max torque: 435Nm at 3500rpm
Transmission
5-speed automatic (3.8-litre)
6-speed automatic (4.6-litre)
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Kia GT concept - new 4-door coupe

Kia GT concept - new 4-door coupe
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Kia GT Concept with strong new designs will become opponents 4-door coupe cars like the Mercedes CLS.

4-door coupe is a daring car size will be located in the middle of Series 5 and Series 7 of BMW and considered steps highlight the importance of the line luxury car manufacturer in Korea.


Kia GT concept car of the Korean car company.
Peter Schreyer, Kia's chief design not hide her desire to have the car boasts its icon since 2006. He also made clear his desire to choose the CLS of Mecedes do for the main players.

Launched at the Frankfurt Motor Show in 2011, Schreyer also said every company needs a typical car. The coupe market is usually dominated by the car brands from Germany, and GT will be the first official coupe Kia-like the Kia step into a new segment. This car will be the complement of the segment that Kia is empty and hope the car will attract customers in the world "

GT concept have familiar style grille, the air inlet holes modified to more attractive, rear lights will be large and bright. Vehicle's structure largely composed of wide and low design alloy GT tradition.


Kia's new models will choose rival Mercedes CLS.
This new version will be powered by a turbocharged 390-horsepower 3.3-liter V6, but a wide range of engines with lower performance are selected for the upcoming version. A fuel-saving option is the 4-cylinder gasoline engine and diesel engine turbochargers, and also has a gasoline-electric hybrid version.

To ensure sports car characterized, the shift made by the joystick behind the wheel and Kia GT Concept will use rear wheel drive system. This means that the car will use the platform of the Genesis sedan - a product of sibling Hyundai.

Kia Soul on sale in 2013

The new-generation Kia Soul on sale in 2013
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Korean car maker plans to launch a new version of the 5-door hatchback in the second half of 2013 with global sales target of 450,000 vehicles.

According to Reuters, a senior official at Kia to reveal information in a workshop, but keep confidential what remains.


Kia Soul upgraded version of life in 2012.
The second is selling products of Kia in the U.S. market, the Soul the new generation is expected to achieve higher sales. More than 63,000 vehicles were sold in the first half of 2012.

According Autoguide, the 2014 Kia Soul is expected to have the same structure as the new Kia Rio, and uses a 1.6 liter 4-cylinder with 138 hp and torque of 167 Nm, or a 2 liter 4-cylinder engine producing 164 hp and torque of 199 Nm.

Design of a 5-door hatchback will probably keep the box design has gained much success as the first generation.

Kia Soul launched in Kia's design center in California (USA), debuted at the 2008 Paris Motor Show, manufactured in South Korea and are sold all over the world with life model 2010.

Kia reveals next-generation Forte

Kia reveals next-generation Forte
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Korean carmakers roll up on the computer image of the small car hit shows the difference compared to the current generation.

Keeping the hood aggressive type of the current version, with new grille design style, but the next-generation Forte would be longer, wider and lower.


The new-generation Kia Forte.
Other changes include chrome borders around windows and fog lights, and redesigned the C column, similar to sample Kia Quoris (or Kia K9). Wider interior space.

Korean carmaker said Forte new generation will be sold in the domestic market by the end of this year, called K3, before appearing in other markets under the name Cerato. U.S. market is expected to pick up the 2014 Forte in the spring of 2013. The 5-door hatchback version and the 2-door coupe will appear later.



Taillights are designed larger than the current generation.
In 2011, global sales of the Forte is 445,000 vehicles. Price of Forte LX 2013 U.S. $ 16,200. Opponents of the small car is the Ford Focus, Toyota Corolla and Honda Civic.

Kia Optima SX Limited 2013

Kia Optima SX Limited 2013 priced from $ 35,000
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Kia has introduced a rear transmission car Optima SX Limited 2013 will cost about $ 35,000 in the U.S. market.


Kia Optima SX Limited 2013 were sold in the U.S..
SX Limited version will be more eye-catching front and rear bumper, with a small rear wing chrome coated, the wheels (rims) are also chrome plated alloy with red painted brake. Mirrors are electrically adjustable outside coated with a chrome border.

The power of the car is quite impressive, with the difference compared with conventional Optima line and pressure line. SXL is provided exclusively by Kia 2.0-liter Turbo engine with 274 horsepower and 269 Nm traction. Inside, Furniture Optima wrapped a black layer nicely with other equipment, availability of systems such as heated seats, wood panel wrapped.

A television camera and Infinity sound system is also standard equipment. In addition, the only version of Optima SXL 2013 is equipped with electronic parking brake system.

Was first introduced at the Chicago show, the United States last February, Model Optima SX Limited 2013 SPECIAL present in the galleries in the United States at prices ranging from $ 35,000.

Kia launches new Sportage KX-4

Kia launches new Sportage KX-4
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KX-4 will be the most advanced version of the Sportage with prices starting at the equivalent of $ 34,300 in Europe.


New Kia Sportage is sold widely in Europe.
Under the bonnet, the supercharged version of the 2.0 liter CRDi diesel to 181 horsepower, compared to the original's 134 hp, accelerates from 0-100 km / h in 9.4 seconds. When combined with a 6-speed manual gearbox, KX-4 reaches a maximum speed of 210 km / h, with fuel consumption of 6.1 liters per 100km and carbon emissions are 158 g / km.

The version using the automatic transmission is slightly better, but the economics are not equal, the maximum speed is 215 km / h, consumption of 7.2 litres/100km and emissions are 189g/km.

Sportage KX-4 equipped with parking sensors, keyless functions (no key), control buttons, leather seats and wheels (wheels) 18-inch, touch-screen, panoramic sunroof , air conditioning and cruise control, heated seats and standard 7 speaker stereo rig.


New interior of the Kia Sportage.
Kia Sporetage KX-4 4-wheel drive system available for the standard version is about $ 34,300, if you select Auto, the price is around $ 35,900.

With lower-level Sportage versions, 2-wheel drive transmission and 1.6-liter GDI engine will cost about $ 21,800. Sportage KX-4 began to be sold in the European market.

Kia ​​Sorento 2014 revealed

 Kia ​​Sorento 2014 revealed
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Ending months only captures theft and car prototype form, Korean carmakers have suffered showcase photos of midsize SUV upgrade.

2nd generation Sorento has come halfway to life, and improved versions have upgraded in both design and equipment.


 Kia ​​Sorento 2014 with the differences in design, like the vertical fog lamps, instead of Tungsten in current models.
Changes in appearance occur in new-style headlamps with LED lights, redesigned tailgate and LED taillights, third-degree front and rear shock are refreshing, portrait style fog lights, alloy wheels 19 inch.

There are no interior photos of the 2014 Sorento, Kia, but stressed that the SUV will use soft plastic clusters clock with LCD display, new center console with 7 inch screen, the window wider than the sky, leather-wrapped shift lever in the automatic version.



19 inch rims. LED tail light with three-degree-shock is refreshed.
In addition, the Korean car company kept them secret things have changed in the engine compartment and only disclose that the 2014 Sorento will save more fuel with lower emissions.

2014 Kia ​​Sorento is expected to first unveiled at the Paris auto show held in September, before being sold on the market from autumn this year.

2012 Kia Sorento

The Kia Sorento was launched in 2002 and the first generation had a body on ladder frame construction that made this a very capable SUV. The second Kia Sorento generation that was launched in 2009 lost some of that rugged characteristic and is now more road biased with its monocoque structure and the loss of its low ratio gearbox.

So with a new look and a new chassis, Kia also gave the Sorento a new interior to complete the set. And whilst certain elements might look a bit natty and up to date, the general fit and finish and quality of materials used is a little lacking. Still, at least there’s a decent amount of kit to keep your mind off it – the standard CD/MP3 player is pretty punchy and the leather interior helps lift the overall ambience a little even if it is finished in a drab grey colour.
The Kia Sorento was erstwhile available with a 3.3-litre V6 engine with an output of 241bhp but in 2011 the company opted for a smaller 2.4-litre engine as the one on Optima. This 2.4-litre motor makes 174bhp of maximum power and is quite a step down from the earlier V6. Transmission is taken care of by a new 6-speed automatic.
All variants come factory fitted with ABS, all-four disc brakes and two front airbags. There is no option of having additional airbags in the top-end variant. 17-inch alloy wheels are also standard across the range.
Specifications
Price: AED 75,000 – AED 85,000
Engine
2.4-litre inline-4
Max power: 174bhp at 6000rpm
Max torque: 225Nm at 3750rpm
Transmission
6-speed automatic

2013 Kia Cerato teaser images released, looks good

The 2013 Kia Cerato will come as sedan, hatch and a 2-door coupe.
Kia has released teaser images of its best selling compact car, the Cerato. The 2013 Kia Cerato will be longer, wider and lower than the current car. The new car will be sold under a new name – K3 in the Korean market. Also known as Forte in some coutries, the Cerato is global best seller for the Korean car maker. More than 445000 units were sold around the world in 2011.
Kia cars have become much sharper and sexy in recent years. From the pictures, it is clear that the 2013 Cerato will keep that pace going. In addition to the sedan version, the new Cerato will also come as five door hatchback and two-door coupe.
Expect to see the 2013 Kia Cerato in showrooms close to first quarter of 2013.

 

2013 Kia Quoris Sedan

When Kia K9 launched in May in Korea is the new top model of Kia in the fourth quarter of 2012 in various international markets are available.

But then more grip with one name: "Quoris". The name of the rear-wheel drive was created from the English words whose "core" that is, heart, or core, and "quality".

This would be "on the main features of the Sedan" point, as Thomas Oh, Senior Executive Vice President and COO of the International Business Division of Kia Motors says. If things go Oh, will the word "Quoris" evoke associations to concepts such as solidity, luxury and high-tech and the new sedan stand out from the majority of established models.

Kia is keen to establish, to have given his 2013 Kia Quoris Sedan a wide range of latest driver assistance and active safety systems along the way. The saloon is the first Kia with a cruise control with distance radar (Advanced Smart Cruise Control, ASCC) is. The radar system will keep the road in front of the vehicle up to a distance of 174 meters, "in view". The safety distance to the vehicle in front can be adjusted via a button on the steering wheel, the driver between 52, 40, 32 or 25 meters (based on 90 km / h) Select. If necessary, ASCC engages with hard braking to a standstill.

ASCC is connected via the Advanced Vehicle Safety Management (AVSM) with the other control systems. The safety management integrates various vehicle-monitoring systems, including over the electronic stability control (ESC), the seat belt warning systems and multiple mechanisms. Depending on the risk of collision alert vorausberechnetem AVSM the driver in three phases, is preparing an emergency stop or biases ever get the seat belts (pre-safe seatbelt).

Also on board the Blind Spot Assist (blind spot detection, BSD) is. Two radar sensors detect objects in a range up to 70 meters and four meters behind the next vehicle. Compared with ultrasound-based Blind Spot Assist, the radar-based BSD system a greater detection range, which is also the lane change assistant (Lane Change Assist, LCA) is used. At a distance of up to 70 meters LCA detects vehicles approaching from behind at high speed. Threatened danger, a warning triangle warning icon in the side mirrors and a signal in the head-up display. Vehicles are on a collision course and the driver does not respond to the visual alert, audible alarm is given.

Other assistance to make the lane departure warning (lane departure warning system, LDWS) and when parking and maneuvering AVM (Around View Monitor), a park system with 360-degree view. The system combines images from four cameras and offers the driver a virtual "bird's eye view", which also increases the safety for pedestrians.

2013 Kia Cee'd

Who the career of the South Korean brand Kia has monitored more closely over the past few years, comes from the natural beauty here. From staid cars whose design was more equivocal, led the way down to funny and not at all stuffy and boring acting more vehicles. Under the design chief Peter Schreyer, Kia Sportage, the very successful and the witty soul were put on the market. Now the bread and butter car cee'd is a Golf, Focus or Astra face the music.

First Impressions

End of May in Hamburg. Kia invited to the national press launch of the cee'd. In the so-called Hatch-back, hot wants to launch a new hatchback cee'd variant in Germany. The combination is called sw available in September, the three-door cee'd is per the following spring.

Four engines, two diesel and two petrol engines available for launch on 06/01/2012. With 73 kW (100 hp) is the 1.4 CRDi. Attract is the best trim level, which gives it only with this engine and play in the registration statistics probably not even a minor role.

At the beginning of the diesels driving pleasure with the 1.4 CRDi 90 with a capacity of 66 kw (90 HP) (Edition 7). All engines have in common is that they are connected in series with a manual six-speed gearbox. In addition to the double-clutch gearbox for the petrol Kia offers more for the 1.6 diesel it a classic six-speed automatic.

All four engines are characterized not just by high agility. This is surprising for the "big" diesel, which mobilized just 260 Nm. To be fair, it must be added however, that the family of cee'd will usually also be moved only partially sporty. For normal operation of these vehicles are motorized so absolutely sufficient.

Driving behavior

Entirely convincing, however, is the tuning of the chassis. Our paths through the Hamburg harbor were often covered with cobblestones over which hovered near the Kia cee'd. No rumble, no rumble, only with very pleasant ride comfort taut character. Such impressions are positive throughout the vehicle visible. The process has reached a high level of radiation from the materials used solidity, giving the impression of sitting in a car one class higher.

Equipment and Options

The features list of the Kia cee'd is summarized briefly and encouraging sensible packages. But the basic equipment, depending on the variant to call almost comprehensive. In any case saves Kia not at the security. Six airbags, electronic stability control + traction control and a hill-start assist are also series such as counter-steering assistance and active brake light.

An audio system, multifunction steering wheel, power mirrors, front electric windows and trip computer and daytime running lights complement the cee'd Attract already in the base variant. From the Edition 7, the air conditioning and a leather-trimmed steering wheel on board. From vision, there is included a LED daytime running lights, fog lights, Bluetooth and heated seats on Top

Almost luxurious, shows the spirit. 16-inch alloy wheels, dual-zone automatic climate control, rain sensor and a lumbar support for both front seats are then installed for example. Optionally, to order depending on the variant packages that include, among other things, bi-xenon headlights and also a lane assistant.

Conclusion

With the new Kia cee'd  sets the bar once again a bit later. The all-round well-made car has plenty of room for all passengers and is well prepared for the daily operation. In addition a dynamic look that is supported at the moment but not yet by the same dynamic engines. For the entire engine range has to be mentioned sparingly, and depending on engine equipped with a start-stop system.

Specifications: Kia cee'd 1.6 GDI Vision
Engine: 4-cylinder gasoline engine
Transmission: Six-speed circuit
Displacement: 1,591 cc
Power in kW / hp at rpm xy / 99 kW (135 hp) / 6300
Max torque: 165 Nm at 4850 rpm
Length / width / height in mm 4.310/1.780/1.470
Wheelbase: 2,650 mm in
Curb weight: 1268 kg
Perm. Total weight: 1.820 kg
Trunk volume: 380-1318 l
Tires: 205/55 R 16 front
Wheels: 6.5 x 16 "steel
Acceleration: 9.9 seconds
Maximum speed: 195 km / h
Fuel tank capacity: 53 liters
Combined transport fuel consumption: 5.4 liters per 100 km