KIA Motors just released its new “Opirus Premium” luxurious car for the South Korean market. The sedan is powered by a 3.3-liter Lambda engine with 259 horsepower. You can purchase the KIA “Opirus Premium” for between 34,510,000 Won and 54,530,000 Won. [AVING]
The KIA KND-5 concept has been unveiled at the Seoul Motor Show today. The concept is powered by a 3.5-liter Lamda V6 engine, with the U.S. likely being offered a 2.4-liter four-cylinder and 3.8-liter V6 engine. Find out more pictures after the jump to get more details. More»
The first image of the upcoming 2010 Kia VG concept has appeared on the net. The car will make its debut at the Seoul Motor Show later this week. The VG concept is another sedan to use the popular coupe like design and features a 3.5-liter V6 Lambda engine mated to a six-speed transmission. Production version will be seen in September at Kia’s home market with a north American arrival in Spring, 2010. [LeftLane]
Kia has just introduced its first mass production hybrid model based on the new Forte compact sedan in its home market of South Korea. Dubbed as the Forte LPI Hybrid, the car uses a 1.6L Liquefied Petroleum Injected (LPI) engine producing 114 horsepower. An electric motor which is powered by a lithium polymer battery pack adds an additional 20 horsepower for a total of 134 horsepower. Kia claims the Forte LPI Hybrid is capable of about 40.5 mpg, which would put it on pace with other hybrids on the market. The car will be officially unveiled at the 2009 Seoul Motor Show next week. [AutoGuide] More»
Here’s the leaked picture of the upcoming 2010 Kia Sorento which will be officially unveiled at the 2009 Seoul International Auto Show. This crossover will come in two engine options: a 2.4-liter four-cylinder and a 3.8-liter V6 for the US and Europe, with a diesel engine offered in Korea. Also available in Korea will be a 2.7-liter engine and it is expected to be mated with a six-speed automatic transmission. [AutoGuide] More»
The KIA Soul’ster concept has been unveiled at the Detroit Auto Show. Kia has decided to release this two-door pickup. In case you didn’t know, this car features a small rear cargo bed in place of the two rear doors and rear hatch of the production model. Stay tuned for more updates. [Autoblog]
