With large cars languishing on dealer lots, and fuel prices a hot topic, Kia officially launches the Borrego, a large SUV with an available V-8. As reported in TopSpeed back in January, Kia is gambling that its usual combination of low price, high standard features and large warranty, will keep families in the big car market. The seven passenger SUV is expected to start in the mid-$20,000 and be available in LX, EX and Limited trim packages.
Engines for the Borrego include a 3.8-liter V-6 making 276 horsepower, and the 4.6-liter V-8 borrowed from Hyundai’s Genesis with 337 horsepower. As far as fuel economy, Kia states that in two-wheel drive form, the V6 gets 17/21 city/highway and 15/22 city/highway for the V8. It is not class leading, but it is in line with the competition.
The big question that remains is the Borrego a product of unfortunate timing, or will the low price and average fuel economy be enough to keep buyers in large cars?
Kia revealed new informations on the SOUL SUV that will make its world debut this autumn at the Paris Auto Show. SOUL will be manufactured in Korea starting November 2008 and sales will begin in February 2009.
SOUL will be powered by a choice of two highly efficient 1.6-litre engines, both petrol and diesel. Both powerunits are based closely on the 16-valve DOHC engines fitted to the hugely successful, European-built, Kia cee´d.
Kia has also confirmed that the new Soul model, which will be available exclusively as a five-door hatchback with front-wheel drive, will have an overall length of 4,105 mm, and a 2,550 mm wheelbase. Height will be 1,610 mm and width 1,785mm - excluding door mirrors.
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Kia today revealed new informations about the 2009 Forte. The new sedan will come to replace the current Spectra.
The 2009 Forte grew in every dimension compared to Sentra: a length of 4530 mm and 1775 mm width, meaning wider by 65 mm and 25 mm longer, but in the same time is more fuel efficient than the predeceasing model.
Forte will initially be available with a choice of two different engines - one 1.6 liter petrol and 1.6 liter turbo-diesel. The all-new 1.6L direct injection common rail diesel engine, features an electrically actuated advanced variable geometry turbocharger to ensure clean emissions and lively performance. The engine is packing 128 horsepower and achieves 16.5 km/L.
Also included in the range, will be a revised 1.6L Gamma engine, creating 124 horsepower and 159 lb/ft of torque. Mated to the automatic transmission, it will provide the fuel economy of 14.1 km/L. These numbers outperform it’s main domestic rivals (Hyundai Elantra and Samsung SM3) by up to 15 percent.
The Forte will come with a list of premium features usually reserved for higher-end Kia models. Forte will be available with smart key, Push-Start button, voice-activated navigation system, Bluetooth devices, 17-inch alloys with 215/45R17 wheels, wing mirror indicators and factory installed sunroof.
Kia revealed the first images of the 2009 Forte, the replacement for the aging Spectra/Cerato compact.
The 2009 Forte was designed by Peter Schreyer, who was responsible for designing the first-generation Audi TT and Volkswagen New Beetle.
It features the same grille found on the KOUP Concept and has elements from the KEE Concept.
The Forte will be powered by a brand new 1.6-liter 4-cylinder engine. A more powerful 2.0-liter 4-cyliner engine will be released after the launch.
Sales on the US market will begin in 2009, with a two-doors version to follow a few months later.
At the New York Auto Show Kia unveiled the Koup concept, the preview version of what will be Kia’s first coupe. Production version will replace the the compact Spectra and will go on next year.
A sedan will go on sale by mid-2009, and the coupe will follow a couple of months later. The Spectra hatchback no longer will be sold in this country.
"We believe the coupe will sell better than the hatchback," Lee said here at a ceremony for the new Kia Motors America $130 million design center. The hatchback will be sold mainly in Europe as the cee’d, he said.
Kia aims to transform its bland looks and attract younger buyers. The U.S.-designed Koup Concept is much sleeker than the Spectra. U.S. stylists also designed the Soul — a boxy, five-seat subcompact that goes on sale next spring.
2008 Kia Koup Concept
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At the beginning of June we brought you the first official sketch of the 2009 Kia Forte. Today is time for a new one! The Forte will make its official debut on 21st August.
New Kia Forte will take many of its styling cues from the KOUP concept - that debuted at New York International Auto Show- and signals the new design direction for Kia brand.
The 2009 Forte will come to replace the current Spectra.
More details will follow soon! Stay tuned!
The eagerly awaited Kia Soul will tease concertgoers this summer with a sneak-peek appearance during the 2008 Vans Warped Tour(R). As part of Kia Motors’ exclusive vehicle sponsorship of the tour, a specially-designed lightly camouflaged preproduction Soul will be on display at the Kia Soul Lounge at every Vans Warped Tour stop. This will be the public’s first opportunity to see the Soul up close before the production vehicle makes its world debut later this year at the Paris Motor Show. The Soul will go on sale in the United States spring 2009.
The Kia Soul is not ready to bare all just quite yet. While much of the car will be on display for all to see, its dress leaves much to the imagination. The Soul will feature a "pair of Vans" in the form of partial front and rear masks bearing Vans’ signature checkerboard pattern. Red wheel spokes and side mirrors tease out its fun and naughty side, while darkened windows help Soul maintain its mysterious allure until its Parisian debut. Kia and Vans Warped Tour badges on the front and rear with Vans logos running down each side scream that this vehicle is ready for action.
2009 Kia SOUL
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Kia today revealed the first official sketches of the 2009 Forte, the successor of the Spectra. The new model will be revealed in August.
The Forte will be one of the automaker’s first model to showcase Kia’s new family look. It has been showcased in the past by concepts such as the Kue Concept, and the Kee Concept.
Kia announced that the SOUL (previewed by the three concepts at the Geneva Motor Show) will make its world debut this autumn at the Paris Auto Show. A first official image was release few days ago, and now here are the latest spy shots.
Kia Soul will compete with the Mini and Fiat 500 and will go on sale with a price of £7,000.
The three concept cars – SOUL Burner, SOUL Diva and SOUL Searcher – were created by Kia´s European design team led by Gregory Guillaume, under the guidance of Kia´s Chief Design Officer, Peter Schreyer. They were developed from the original SOUL concept car designed jointly by Kia´s California and Korea design studios and unveiled in 2006 at Detroit.
2009 Kia Soul official images
2008 Kia SOUL concepts
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