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Kia give more power, torque, better fuel consumption and more features for their Kia Rio. The Rio sedan is equip with a four door hatchback. The grille and headlights are a bit different and the roofline follows a different coupe like contour. It also include the alumunium head and block 1.6 litre ‘Gamma’ four cylinder engine with four valves per cylinder, double overhead camshafts and variable valve timing on both.
The engine is 1.6 litre inline four, dual overhead camshafts, four valves per cylinder, direct fuel injectrion. The power could be 138 hp. The car using six speed manual or automatic.
Source :- TheStar
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Naza has launched new Kia Optima K5 as the new flagship for Kia Red Cube. They target to sale Optima K5 sales 300 unit per month. The car is fully imported and expected to make competitor with Toyota Camry and Honda Accord in D-segment model. The Optima K5 is sporty and elegant equipped with auto-levelled HID xenon headlamps, LED rear combination lamps, LED daytime running lights, panoramic sunroof, 18 inch alloy wheels and gullwing folding side mirrors.
In the interior, Optima K5 features full leather interior and a multi-functional steering wheel with controls for audio, ECO-driving, auto cruise control and Bluetooth connectivity. It also have electronically adjustable seat with memory function. The engine will be use Theta II 2.0 litre dual CVVT engine with six speed automatic transmission and combined fuel consumption rates only 7.6 litres/100 km. The price for this car is RM143,888 (on-the-road with insurance).
Source :- The Star
Look really cool but can they compete Camry and Accord. Let’s wait and see..
Kia and Hyundai recalled their vehicle 2011 Kia Sorento and Hyundai Veracruz because of fault inn their wiring. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration the company said the recall affects 2,398 vehicles (for US only).
The wiring harnesses, which carry the part number 56024, are used to connect the vehicles’ electrical systems to the trailer’s lighting circuit. The company said the components are not water-tight, and moisture can seep into a part called the converter module and damage its internal circuitry.
The damage to the converter module can keep its protective fuse from operating properly. If the fuse fails to work properly the circuit can overheat and potentially catch fire.Under the recall Curt Manufacturing will notify owners and replace the wiring harnesses free of charge. The recall is expected to begin this month. Owners may contact Curt 715-831-8713.
Source :- WSJ
Kia will show their their latest four door sports sedan at the Frankfurt motor show next September 2011. The sleeky designed car look similar to Hyundai Genesis and it mean, there’s a production version based on the platform.
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Just wait for next September and we will get more detail on this car..