The all new 2011 KIA Cadenza will be available worldwide early next year. The car will be offered with a new three gasoline engines ranging from 165 horse power to 290 horse power for the 3.5 liter Lambda, included the new 2,4 liters Theta II with gasoline direct injection (GDI) and 201 horse power. The KIA Cadenza uses the new front wheel drive Type-N platform with MacPherson front suspension and Multilink rear suspension. Too bad, there is no info on pricing at this time. Stay tuned for more updates. [GlobalMotors]
Kia has released a special edition Soul called the Tempest. This limited edition car features a titanium silver finish with black high-gloss bumpers and door-mirrors. It also comes with a set of black 18-inch alloy wheels. Inside, you’ll find a black seat trim with metallic centre fascia and chrome accents on the dashboard and instrument clusters. The car itself is available in two different engine options, either a 1.6-liter petrol or diesel unit. Price starts at £12,845 (about $21,246). [TopSpeed]
Kia has finally announced the availability of its ‘Forte Koup‘ in the US. This four-passenger coupe is available in two different models: the EX model which starts off at $17,290 ($16,595 + $695 destination fee) and the SX model which begin from $18,390 including delivery fees. The EX model offers a 156HP 2.0-liter engine coupled to a five-speed manual gearbox, while, the SX model comes with a 174HP 2.4-liter engine coupled to a six-speed manual gearbox. The company also offers a five-speed automatic transmission for both models that will cost you an extra $1,000. [Carscoop]
KIA has started selling the Forte, a compact car that replaced the Spectra in North America, and went on sale as a 2010 model. The Forte was unveiled at the 2009 Chicago Auto Show. It is based on the KIA cee’d but unlike the cee’d which is targeted at the European market, the Forte will be offered to the rest of the world such as North America and Asia. Priced under $20,000, the Forte SX comes with Bluetooth cell phone and iPod integration. [CNET]
Kia has released the first image including some details on their upcoming Kia Venga. This compact car will be available in two engine options: 1.4L and 1.6L (gasoline/diesel) with output ranging from 75 hp to 115 hp. Some of the features the car will offer include a sliding 60/40 rear-split seat that folds into the floor, a twin-level boot floor and a panoramic glass roof. The Kia Venga will make its debut at the 2009 Frankfurt Motor Show and will go on sale in the UK in early 2010. [DieselStation]
Kia has recently unveiled their upcoming 2010 Kia Sorento for the European market. Featuring a new monocoque bodyshell, the new 2010 Kia Sorento is 215 kg lighter than the previous version. Meanwhile, power comes from a 2.2-liter diesel engine mated to either a six-speed manual or a six-speed automatic transmission. The engine itself is capable of producing 197 PS and 421 Nm of torque. The car will make its debut at the Frankfurt Motor Show next month for unannounced price yet. [Zercustoms]
