Tag Archives: Kia
All-New Special Edition 2010 Kia Ignition Soul
Posted on 17. Dec, 2009 by admin.
Kia Motors America today announced the arrival of the special edition Ignition Soul, the second of four special edition Souls to roll into dealerships. The 2010 Ignition Soul, named for its unique exterior color treatment, extends the youthful urban passenger vehicle’s radical styling even further and demonstrates Soul’s expansive list of personalization options. The Ignition Soul joins all other Soul models as a 2010 “Top Safety Pick” by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS). This second special edition Soul offers consumers yet another opportunity to find a Soul as unique as their own personalities and is matched with impressive fuel economy figures and standard safety features. [...]
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2011 Kia Sorento Takes Up Residence in NY
Posted on 04. Dec, 2009 by admin.
Kia is moving into one of the world’s highest profile advertising arenas – New York City’s Times Square – with a new billboard showcasing the all-new 2011 Kia Sorento CUV. The 60 foot by 40 foot advertisement, located at One Times Square at the intersection of Broadway and Seventh Avenue, is one of the first elements of the largest new product rollout in KMA’s history, and will introduce the first Kia vehicle built in the U.S. with both U.S. and foreign parts to more than more 500,000 people every day. [...]
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2011 Kia Sorento Enters CUV Segment
Posted on 28. Oct, 2009 by admin.
Kia Motors continues its full-fledged design and vehicle lineup transformation and today Kia Motors America (KMA) introduces the all-new 2011 Sorento CUV. The first vehicle to roll off the line at Kia Motors’ state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in West Point, Georgia, the new Sorento adopts Kia signature design cues and offers the U.S. market a well-equipped, well-appointed and versatile CUV suited perfectly for the time and a fun, dynamic generation of drivers. [...]
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Kia Motors Launches 2010 Forte Koup
Posted on 11. Jul, 2009 by admin.
With performance-inspired, aggressive and sleek styling, the all-new 2010 Forte Koup joins the Kia Motors America (KMA) lineup later this summer as the company’s first-ever two-door coupe.
All Forte Koup models feature Bluetooth connectivity with steering wheel-mounted controls that enable voice-activated hands-free operation for compatible cell phones, and a six-speaker AM/FM/CD/MP3 audio system with SIRIUS Satellite Radio and three months of complimentary service. For added listening convenience, steering wheel-mounted audio controls come standard on all models, as well as USB and auxiliary input jacks in the center console with full iPod/MP3 controllability via the audio head unit or steering wheel-mounted controls. [...]
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Kia Motors Introduces 2010 Forte Koup
Posted on 11. Apr, 2009 by admin.
With performance-inspired, aggressive and sleek styling, Kia Motors today globally debuted the 2010 Forte Koup production vehicle during a press conference at the 2009 New York International Auto Show. Joining the Forte family in the KMA lineup, the company’s first-ever two-door coupe embodies the brand’s current bold design direction. [...]
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Kia MPV Concept Cars at Geneva
Posted on 03. Mar, 2009 by admin.

Kia will be displaying an all-new MPV concept, a range of Idle Stop & Go cars and an innovative hybrid at the 79th Salon International de l’Auto which opens in Geneva today. There will be a total of 18 vehicles on the Kia stand [Stand 5231, Hall 5] including three models making their first appearance in Switzerland – the Kia Soul, upgraded 2009 Kia Sportage compact SUV and upgraded, new-look 2009 Kia Magentis sedan (also known as ‘Optima’ in some markets). [...]
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Kia Introduces All-New 2010 Kia Forte
Posted on 11. Feb, 2009 by admin.

On the heels of announcing the all-new Kia Soul, Kia today introduced the all-new 2010 Kia Forte compact sedan at the 2009 Chicago Auto Show. Forte blends Kia’s exciting new design direction under the tutelage of Peter Schreyer, Kia Motors’ chief design officer, with a multitude of standard features. The 2010 Kia Forte will go on sale in North America in late spring or early summer of 2009.
Sporting stylish and aggressive design cues, the new Forte firmly establishes itself as a strong contender in its segment. Available in three trim levels (LX, EX and SX), Forte offers a sleek, sophisticated design. The sportier SX trim offers a more athletic profile with 17-inch alloy wheels paired with P215/45R17-sized premium tires and a rear spoiler. [...]
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2009 Kia Optima #1 on Forbes.com ‘Best Vehicles for Carpooling List’
Posted on 09. Feb, 2009 by admin.

Recently named a “Best Bet” by The Car Book 2009, Kia Motors America today announced that the Optima sedan also has topped the recently released “Best Vehicles for Carpooling” list by Forbes, available on Forbes.com. Refreshed for the 2009 model year, Optima was lauded for combining excellent class-leading safety features, a spacious interior and impressive fuel efficiency – all for excellent value, starting at less than $18,000.
“It’s great to see our vehicles winning more and more industry accolades, and it’s an honor for Kia Motors to sit atop the Forbes ‘Best Vehicles for Carpooling’ list,” said Michael Sprague, vice president, marketing of KMA. “The 2009 Optima demonstrates the brand’s commitment to offering consumers dynamic vehicles designed with an emphasis on quality, safety, comfort and affordability.” [...]



