All posts tagged: Kia

2019 Niro EV, Road-Test.org, Iain Shankland

L.A. Auto Show – All-New 2019 Kia Niro EV Crossover Utility Makes North American Debut

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LOS ANGELES, November 28, 2018 – The new Niro EV opens a world of new possibilities for consumers who love crossover characteristics but also want all the benefits electric vehicles have to offer. Not only can they have all the functionality of a traditional crossover, but they can have it while happily driving past filling stations. When Kia designed and created the Niro, it was engineered to accommodate many different advanced electrified powertrains. First to arrive in 2016 was the hybrid, then in 2017 the Plug-in Hybrid (PHEV), and now a fully-electric powertrain.

2020 Kia Soul EV, Road-Test.org, Iain Shankland

L.A. Auto Show – All-New 2020 Kia Soul EV Combines Soul-Ful Vibe With All-Electric Buzz

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LOS ANGELES, November 28, 2018 – Kia Motors America (KMA) introduced the 2020 Soul, a completely new version of Kia’s beloved, award-winning and unconventional compact utility vehicle. In conjunction with that world-debut, the all-electric, battery-powered Soul EV was also unveiled. Just as quirky, fun-loving and crowd-pleasing, the Soul EV provides the opportunity for lovers of the Soul to drive without ever stopping for gas.

World Debut Of All-New 2019 Kia Forte Sedan Announced Ahead Of North American International Auto Show

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(SEOUL) January 11, 2018 – Ahead of the global debut of the all-new 2019 Kia Forte sedan at the upcoming North American International Auto Show (NAIAS), Kia Motors today revealed design renderings of the compact sedan.  While the third-generation Forte retains its sporty and youthful image, it has graduated with a more sophisticated appearance thanks to a number of sleek and dynamic styling cues inspired by the Stinger fastback sport sedan. What is most noticeable is that the Forte has evolved from a cab-forward design to one that is decidedly swept-back.

2016 Kia Sportage, Road-Test.org

Bold New Design For 2016 Kia Sportage

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(SEOUL) August 27, 2015 – Kia Motors has today revealed the first official exterior images of the all-new Kia Sportage, featuring an attractive new design. The all-new Sportage will make its global debut at the Frankfurt International Motor Show on 15 September 2015. Entering its fourth-generation, the all-new Kia Sportage features a bold, progressive design, with the vehicle’s designers creating a sense of power and agility from every angle. Echoing the contrast of smooth and sharp shapes found on some of the most iconic modern fighter jets, creating visual harmony out of the tension between sharp, defined feature lines and smooth surfacing.

Road Test Special: Kia Open the Doors For An Exclusive Look At Cars And The Kia/Toronto FC Academy

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Recently I was invited to a special event at the Kia Toronto FC Academy training ground in Downsview – a suburb of Toronto. KIA were showing a select number of journalists’ an insider view of the $21 million training facility along with some new or upgraded Kia vehicles for 2014. Kia is scheduled to have 47 new or completely redesigned models between 2014 and 2017. Along with a first look at the newly redesigned Forte 5 and Soul, we also got a look at the mid-cycle refresh of the popular Optima.

All-New 2014 Kia Soul Unveiled At New York Auto Show

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(NEW YORK) March 27, 2013 – The Big Apple, perhaps America’s most iconic metropolis, is playing host to the global unveiling of Kia Motors’ most iconic people mover, the all-new 2014 Soul urban utility vehicle, at the 113th New York International Auto Show (NYIAS). The signature Soul design is instantly recognizable yet thoroughly fresh, with more than a passing nod to the cutting-edge Track’ster concept that was unveiled last year. Riding on a new chassis that is stiffer, longer and wider, the all-new Soul has grown up without losing its edge, allowing for more passenger and cargo room while reducing Noise Vibration Harshness (NVH) levels.

2011 Kia Sportage SX 2.0L Turbo – NEWS

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MONTREAL, Jan. 13 /CNW/ – The all-new, completely redesigned 2011 Sportage lineup will be extended in late winter at Canadian dealer showrooms with the arrival of the all-new SX trim that features the all-new 2.0L Turbo Gasoline Direct Injection (GDI) producing the power of a V6, while achieving the fuel economy of a four-cylinder engine (274 horsepower / 269 pound-feet of torque). Starting at $36,995, the Sportage SX also offers additional standard equipment and design that distinguishes the Sportage even further from any other vehicle in the segment or on the road.