Engine
- 2.4L I4, 16 valves, 200 hp @ 6300 rpm
- 6 speed automatic transmission
- 24 mpg city / 35 mpg hwy
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2013 Kia Optima
New KIA VG Concept 2010
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Then again Hyundai/KIAs North American market strategy for the near term future is to not have many similar products. Products only with B-segment cars Compact sports cars will be similar. Hyundai will not be replacing the Azera, while Kia will not bring a European c’eed over as we will be getting the American Ceed(Forte), KIA will not replace the Optima. That American Honda Civic Coupe is very popular(7 out of 10 are coupes), and KIA wants some of that money. I think the Forte Koupe would sell ridiculously well in America.
Riding on new front-wheel-drive platform which will be shared with the next generation Hyundai Azera, the concept features a 2845mm (112 inches) wheelbase that should offer noticeably more interior room than the current Amanti. As we have previously reported, speculation seems to suggest the new VG could potentially be outfitted with a Haldex all-wheel drive system but that remains to be seen.
As with the concept, power for the production VG sedan will come from a 3.5-liter V6 Lambda engine but several other engine options are also expected to be available when the sedan goes on sale.
New Kia Forte Hybrid 2009 2010 : Unvieled in Korea
The new car uses a 114 hp 1.6-liter liquified petroleum injected (LPI) engine in combination with a 20hp electric motor. These two units combine to give the car a 41 mpg rating (5.8 liters per 100 km). The motor runs off new lithium polymer batteries made by LG Chem. LG Chem is supplying similar units for the Hyujndai Sonata and Elantra hybrids, and they are also making battery packs for the Chevy Volt.
Stylistically, the Forte LPI has some different design elements when compared to its non-hybrid siblings. Larger air intakes and odd-shaped fog lights are built into the front bumper. The grille also takes on a new design, possibly to become a common thread amongst the Eco-Dynamics line. A new rear bumper is present on the hybrid, while rear lights, now with LEDs, look a little "unusual."
The new Kia Forte LPI goes on sale later this year in Korea, with possible expansion to China. No plans yet to bring the car to Europe or Stateside.
Stylistically, the Forte LPI has some different design elements when compared to its non-hybrid siblings. Larger air intakes and odd-shaped fog lights are built into the front bumper. The grille also takes on a new design, possibly to become a common thread amongst the Eco-Dynamics line. A new rear bumper is present on the hybrid, while rear lights, now with LEDs, look a little "unusual."
The new Kia Forte LPI goes on sale later this year in Korea, with possible expansion to China. No plans yet to bring the car to Europe or Stateside.
New KIA Sorento 2009 2010 : Number 3 Rank SUV 2009
Reviews and SpecificationThe KIA Sorento 2009 2010 delivers good value with its strong towing capacity and excellent safety ratings. However, in comparison to its class, it falls short on fuel economy and ride quality. Yippy! The taillights look like the old Lincoln Navigator. And with all that stuff on the front, it could be a Pontiac Torrent. So is this the rumored unibody, FWD Sorento? A question for everyone outside of the USA: Is there any laws in your location that require yellow/ “amber” colored turn indicators on the rear of the vehicle? And also, do you have to have those indicators on the side, like on the fender by the front wheel, or integrated into the mirrors (Mercedes I think started that trend)? Just curious. That’s my one beef with the 2006.5 Optima- the taillights not having a proper signal, instead using the brake lights as their indicators.
For 2009, the Sorento gets a revised exterior with a new front grille and sixteen-inch wheels for the EX model. Keyless entry and front active headrests are new standard features. "There are a lot of good SUVs on the market, but few that you'd call a bargain," says U.S. News' Rick Newman. "This is one." Despite a powerful engine and long warranty protection, as well as its very affordable sticker price, most reviewers feel that a rough ride detracts from the Sorento's appeal. For a smoother ride, consider the Toyota RAV4 or Honda CR-V.
The Sorento comes in two trims, LX and EX, with a choice of two four-wheel-drive systems.
For 2009, the Sorento gets a revised exterior with a new front grille and sixteen-inch wheels for the EX model. Keyless entry and front active headrests are new standard features. "There are a lot of good SUVs on the market, but few that you'd call a bargain," says U.S. News' Rick Newman. "This is one." Despite a powerful engine and long warranty protection, as well as its very affordable sticker price, most reviewers feel that a rough ride detracts from the Sorento's appeal. For a smoother ride, consider the Toyota RAV4 or Honda CR-V.
The Sorento comes in two trims, LX and EX, with a choice of two four-wheel-drive systems.
Acceleration and Power
The base Sorento comes with a 3.3-liter 242-horsepower V6 engine, while the EX gets a more powerful 3.8-liter 262-horsepower V6. This boosts the Sorento's towing capacity from 3,500 to 5,000 pounds. While acceleration from both powertrains is a plus, fuel economy is a downside. According to the EPA, 2WD models achieve 16/22 mpg city/highway with the 3.3-liter engine and 15/21 with the 3.8-liter.
New KIA Rondo 2009 : Reviews and Specs of car 2009 2010
New KIA Rondo 2009 , great car,here in UK it's known as a Carens, but it;s still the same vehicle. I'm disabled and find this car a dream to drive, and to get in and out of. Good performance from the 2ltr petrol engine, instruments well laid out. i would cetainly look at getting anotherThe 2009 Rondo is a 4-door, up to 7-passenger wagon, available in 5 trims, ranging from the Base to the EX... V6. Upon introduction, the Base is equipped with a standard 2.4-liter, I4, 175-horsepower engine that achieves 20-mpg in the city and 27-mpg on the highway. A 4-speed automatic transmission with overdrive is standard. The EX V6 is equipped with a standard 2.7-liter, V6, 198-horsepower engine that achieves 18-mpg in the city and 26-mpg on the highway. A 5-speed automatic transmission with overdrive is standard.
Standard Engine
2.4L I4
Standard Transmission
4 Speed Automatic
Cylinders
4
Horsepower @RPM
175@6000
Fuel Economy Cty/Hwy
20 / 27
2009 2010 New KIA Spectra 5 : Reviews and SPecs
This vehicle is great for running around town and it is comfortable enought for long trips. I enjoy the savings at the gas pump and I feel safe while driving. With Engine 2.0L I4, 16 valve, 138 hp @ 6000 rpm , 5 speed manual (standard) or 4 speed automatic transmission , 24 mpg city / 32 mpg hwy
New 2009 KA Borrego Review and Specification
It is everything people search for in heavy SUV iron: three rows of seats on a tall platform, high ground clearance with available four-wheel drive, and an optional 337-hp, 4.6-liter V-8 and six-speed automatic supplying a 7500-pound tow rating.A 276-hp, 3.8-liter V-6 and five-speed automatic is the base boiler and affords 5000 pounds of towing capacity at a starting price of about $26,000. The V-8 model, using the same dual-overhead-cam, 32-valve V-8 as found in the new Hyundai Genesis luxury car, should begin at $30,000 when Kia announces prices closer to launch.
Steel control arms and links give the rear suspension independence, a must-have for handling — the Borrego doesn't howl at on-ramps — ride comfort, and interior packaging. The result is an airy cabin, even on a full frame that jacks up the floor height. The middle bench has adjustable recline and slides forward to create more space for the tail gunners, so adult-size head and leg room can be found even in the third row. Roof vents blast icy air into all faces, and both back-seat rows split and fold flat. Convenient, but nothing new.
Any benefit of independent rear suspension to the ride is negated by the
Borrego's viciously stiff damping. It bobbled heads on the freeway and actually made a baby cry. Hell hath no fury like a parent with a headache, so Kia better soften the truck's choppy ride before launch.Zero to 60 mph: 7.1 secZero to 100 mph: 18.3 secStreet start, 5-60 mph: 7.4 secStanding ¼-mile: 15.5 sec @ 92 mphTop speed (governor limited): 120 mphBraking, 70-0 mph: 194 ftRoadholding, 200-ft-dia skidpad: 0.76 g
FUEL ECONOMY:EPA city driving: 15 mpgC/D observed: 16 mpg
FUEL ECONOMY:EPA city driving: 15 mpgC/D observed: 16 mpg
2009 Kia Borrego Competitors
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Saturn Outlook
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Ford Explorer
Honda Pilot
Mazda CX-9
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