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V6 diesel Borrego available in 2010
 Kia revealed the Borrego SUV 2009 at the Auto Show in Detroit. This model, going on the market this summer, runs with either a V6 3.8 liter engine or V8 4.6 liter DOHC engine that delivers over 300 horsepower. This V8 engine is fitted to the new six-speed automatic transmission of Kia. Enjoy the full power of Borrego!Also, at the Auto Show in Detroit Kia presented a diesel V6 engine, which the firm says it will be available later in 2010 in the Borrego. The engine makes up to 247hp having a torque of 398 lb-ft.
Tags: kia, v6, diesel, borrego, suv, 2009, 2010, detroit, show, auto
Korea's first V8 SUV
 The seven-passenger Kia SUV was finally presented at the Detroit Auto Show last week after lot of rumors and leaks- the SUV features the company’s first ever V8 engine (it is worth mentioning that the engine is the same with the one of the 2009 Genesis from Hyundai).The vehicle is built on a platform with a wheelbase of 114.0 inches, an overall length of 192.1 inches and overall width of 75.4 inches, Borrego will compete to the mid size SUV category vehicles. The body-on-frame construction and muscular exterior sit on fully independent front and rear suspension matched with coil-over springs. On the inside, the car ...
Tags: KIA, KIA-Borrego, korean-SUV
Kee Concept by Kia made its grand North American first appearance
 The brand new Kia Kee sports coupe concept auto made its U.S. first appearance in Detroit at the North American International Auto Show. Previously introduced during the Frankfurt International Motor Show - Germany, the Kee model is an expression of Kia`s design emphasis, incorporating styling cues and establishing an identity and a design language for the company.Designed in Europe, guided by Peter Schreyer, Kia`s Chief Design Officer, the sports coupe concept is called Kee for many reasons. `Kee refers to the English word `key` as the coupe embodies design elements which will become essential to the future ’look’ of Kia vehicles` explains Schreyer. `The coupe ...
Tags: kia, kee, sport, coupe, concept, debut, detroit, u
Kia Borrego will debut at the Detroit Auto Show in January
 Kia released some official image of its new 7-passenger SUV — the Borrego in America and the Mohave model in Korea — earlier in 2007; now several photos of the build SUV model have surfaced the network. The Borrego`s official debut is set in January during the Detroit Auto Show, with sales beginning in mid-2008, but as a 2009 model.The mid-sized SUV from Kia will come with a V6 having a V8 option — just likely the Tau DOHC with 32-valve V8 which it will be used in the next Hyundai Genesis sedan — the Borrego having the highest towing capacity in the history of ...
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Kia KND-4 SUV concept revealed in LA
 Kia revealed the brand new KND-4 SUV compact concept car at the Los Angeles International Auto Show. With the world debut in April at the Seoul Motor Show, this concept was designed to provide some idea of what the next-generation Kia SUVs will look like. And remember - Kia`s philosophy is… "Exciting and Enabling"."The KND-4 compact SUV is a vital vehicle because it showcases dynamic and sophisticated styling cues that are strongly indicative of future Kia SUV models," said Len Hunt, the executive vice president and the COO at KMA. "Designed with active and independent consumers in mind, KND-4 demonstrates Kia’s ongoing commitment to ...
Tags: kia, knd, 4, cuv, concept, reveal, la
Kia Borrego SUV at the Detroit Motor Show
 Kia Borrego SUV, set to be revealed in January at the Detroit Motor Show, it will compete with established rivals like the Land Rover Discovery. The vehicle is a toned-down variant of the Mesa concept, shown in 2005 at the same expo. It will be bigger than the current Sorento and Sportage SUVs, having space for seven in three rows of seats. V6 or V8 petrol engines 3.8-litre – no diesel announced – both making plenty of torque for its superb towing capacity.A Kia UK spokesman said: “We’re always keen to respond to customers’ needs. If there is sufficient interest in the Borrego to sell ...
Tags: kia, borrego, suv, detroit, motor, show
Kia made the Frankfurt Motor Show a walk in the park
 For many PRs and journalists, the Frankfurt Motor Show from September is a distant memory now. The pure size of that event makes it… a marathon. But for the staff at Kia it`s different – as Ross Pinnock – motoring writer, found out when talking with the designer Peter Schreyer after he drove the Kee coupé. Schreyer explained that the show was not that big of a deal, thanks to Kia`s all new European base – located a minute distance from the venue.
Tags: kia, frankfurt, motor, show, pinnock, schreyer
Kia eco cee d production variant planned from December next year
 Kia Motors will add `eco` variants of the Kia cee`d model to its line-up in early 2009. Inspired from the green-performance eco_cee’d concept auto first shown at Frankfurt Motor Show last month, the new `eco` variants of Kia cee`d will have better fuel consumption and fewer emissions – while still having a lively, full of spirit drive. `The rapid transfer of the green-performance eco_cee`d concept`s features into production `eco` versions of the cee`d, demonstrates Kia`s vision for the way ahead to a greener future` said Jean-Charles Lievens – Senior Vice President Kia Motors Europe. `Our new `eco` range will also confirm Kia`s commitment to creating ...
Tags: kia, eco, cee, production, december, 2008
New SUV from KIA at the Detroit Auto Show
 Kia will reveal a new SUV at the Detroit Auto Show next year. This new SUV is a 7-passenger with the base on Mesa concept. The model with the codenamed `HM` will be available as 2009 vehicle on the United States market.The Mesa Concept runs with a V6 3.5-liter engine, but we hear rumors that the new SUV will have a 3.8-liter V6 to start and a V8 a bit later.
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- january 2006
Kia Carens
5-doors, mpv
- Fuel: diesel
Topspeed: 183 km/h- february 2008
Kia Pro_Cee`d
3-doors, coupé
- Fuel: petrol
Topspeed: 300 km/h- may 2008
Kia Cee`d
5-doors, hatchback
- Fuel: petrol
Topspeed: 161 km/h- january 2007
Kia Cee`d Sporty Wagon
5-doors, mpv
- Fuel: petrol
Topspeed: 168 km/h- june 2007
Kia Picanto
4-doors, sedan
- Fuel: diesel
Topspeed: 200 km/h- may 2006
Kia Rio
5-doors, mpv
- Fuel: diesel
Topspeed: 196 km/h- january 1993
Kia Sorento
2-doors, cabriolet
- Fuel: petrol
Topspeed: 200 km/h- may 2006
Kia Soul
2-doors, coupé
- Fuel: petrol
Topspeed: 330 km/h- march 2005
Kia Sportage
2-doors, cabriolet
- Fuel: petrol
Topspeed: 315 km/h- september 2004
Kia Carnival
5-doors, hatchback
- Fuel: petrol
Topspeed: 196 km/h- july 2006
Kia Cerato
5-doors, hatchback
- Fuel: petrol
Topspeed: 220 km/h- september 2004
Kia Clarus
5-doors, hatchback
- Fuel: petrol
Topspeed: 209 km/h- october 2004
Kia Clarus Wagon
5-doors, hatchback
- Fuel: petrol
Topspeed: 236 km/h- october 2004
Kia Joice
5-doors, hatchback
- Fuel: petrol
Topspeed: 236 km/h- october 2004
Kia Magentis
5-doors, hatchback
- Fuel: petrol
Topspeed: 234 km/h- november 2004
Kia Mentor
5-doors, hatchback
- Fuel: diesel
Topspeed: 187 km/h- june 2007
Kia Opirus
5-doors, hatchback
- Fuel: diesel
Topspeed: 194 km/h- november 2004
Kia Pride
5-doors, hatchback
- Fuel: diesel
Topspeed: 207 km/h- june 2005
Kia Pride Wagon
5-doors, hatchback
- Fuel: diesel
Topspeed: 205 km/h- june 2006
Kia Sephia
5-doors, hatchback
- Fuel: diesel
Topspeed: 222 km/h- june 2006
Kia Shuma
5-doors, hatchback
- Fuel: diesel
Topspeed: 220 km/h
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