Kia Sorento

First generation

Also called	Naza Sorento (Malaysia)
Production	2002–2009 2007–2009 (Russia assemby by Izh Auto)
Assembly	Hwasung Plant, Hwasung, South Korea Izhevsk, Udmurtia, Russia
Layout	Front engine, rear-wheel drive / four-wheel drive
Engine(s)	2.4 L I4 3.3 L Lambda V6 3.5 L Sigma V6 3.8 L Lambda V6 2.5 L Diesel I4
Transmission(s)	4-speed automatic 5-speed manual 5-speed automatic
Wheelbase	2,710 mm (106.7 in)
Length	2002–2006:4,570 mm (179.9 in) 2006–2009:4,590 mm (180.7 in)
Width	1,865 mm (73.4 in) 1,885 mm (74.2 in)
Height	1,735 mm (68.3 in) 1,815 mm (71.5 in)
Related	Hyundai Terracan

It has two transmission options: a 5-speed manual or 4/5-speed automatic transmission (pre-2005 models have a 4 speed automatic, whilst 2005 Sorentos come with a 5 speed tip-tronic style automatic transmission). Sorentos are equipped with a Hyundai-manufactured 3.5L 24-valve DOHC V6 producing 192 hp (143 kW) at 5500 rpm, and 217 lb·ft (294 N·m) of torque @ 3,000 rpm. The Sorento is very capable off-road, with an automatic four-wheel drive system featuring low range gearing. A sport package is available for the LX base model which adds a 5 speed manual transmission, fog lamps, alloy wheels, step bars, a leather wrapped steering wheel, a roof rack and remote keyless entry. All American Sorentos also come with dual front airbags and dual side-curtain airbags in the front and rear. The 4x4 system is a shift-on-the-fly knob located usually on the lower panel to the left of the steering column. Three modes available are Two-Wheel Drive, Four-High, and Four-Low. On-dash indicators show when the Four Wheel Drive System is active.
Common features of the Sorento family are 4 wheel disc brakes (standard on all models) Optional anti-lock braking system, and a 21.1-gallon (79.9 litres) fuel tank. Also standard is a battery saving feature which prevents wearing out the battery by leaving your headlights turned on (a shutoff engages when the key is removed from the ignition, even if the lights were left turned on). The chassis of the vehicle is also based on a ladder frame design which is more often used in building trucks. This lends a rigidity to the Sorento that other vehicles in its class lack, even at the same price point. (See Also: unibody)

[ 2007

2007-2008 Kia Sorento LX (US)

The 2007 Sorento received upgrades, such as the transition from the 3.5L Sigma to the 3.8L Lambda that will almost double the Sorento's towing ability and boost horsepower from 192 to 262. Projector beams were added in the head lamps, along with new tail lamps. The 5 speed manual transmission is no longer available; the 5 speed Sportmatic tip-tronic automatic transmission is standard for all trims. The 2007 Kia Sorento earned a five-star crash safety rating, the highest rating possible, for all seating positions in the latest frontal and side impact crash tests conducted by the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).[1

Kia Cee'd

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Kia Cee'd

Manufacturer	Kia Motors and Avtotor
Production	2006–present
Assembly	Žilina Plant, Žilina, Slovakia Kaliningrad, Russia[1]
Predecessor	Spectra/Cerato
Class	Small family car
Body style(s)	5-door hatchback 5-door Station wagon 3-door hatchback
Engine(s)	1.4 L I4 Gamma 1.6 L I4 Gamma 2.0 L I4 Beta 1.6 L turbodiesel I4 'U' 2.0 L turbodiesel I4 'D'
Transmission(s)	5-speed manual 6-speed manual 4-speed automatic
Related	Kia Pro cee'd Hyundai i30 Kia Forte Hyundai Elantra Hyundai ix35

The Kia Cee'd (Correctly pronounced 'Seed' but often pronounced 'See apostrophe Dee') is a small family car released in the European market by the Korean manufacturer Kia Motors in December 2006, replacing the Kia Cerato — and available as a five-door hatchback, three-door hatchback ("pro_cee'd"), and five-door estate ("cee'd SW") with a choice of up to four engines (two petrol and two diesel), three trim levels (1,2 and 3(previously S, GS, LS and SR) and either manual or automatic transmissions. The car is front wheel drive.
The Cee'd was designed in Frankfurt, Germany ("in Europe for Europeans"), with Miklós Kovács leading the design team.^[2] Cars are manufactured in the Kia factory in Teplička nad Váhom, Slovakia.
The Kia Cee'd shares its platform with the Hyundai i30.
Beginning in 2010 the Cee'd receives Kia's new corporate grille, known as the Tiger Nose — as designed by Kia's design chief, Peter Schreyer.

Contents [hide] 1 Safety 2 Variants 3 Media 4 Outside Europe 5 Reception 6 References 7 External links

[ Safety

Kia cee'd earns Euro NCAP 5 star safety rating.^[3] It is also remarkable for being fitted with six airbags (including curtain airbags) as standard even in countries like Ukraine where safety options were usually stripped in comparison with other countries.

[ Variants

Kia cee'd squad car of the Polish Police

Kia Pro cee'd

Kia Pro cee'd

Kia debuted Kia Pro cee'd, a 3-door variant of the cee'd, at the 2007 Frankfurt Auto Show, and began marketing the model in January 2008.

Kia ex cee'd

Kia ex_cee'd

Kia's ex cee'd cabrio concept car premiered at the 77th Salon de l'Automobiles in 2007 Geneva. Based on the new three-door cee'd hatchback (Pro cee'd), the ex_cee'd shares the same platform, but features all-new exterior panels and a powered folding fabric roof.

Kia eco cee'd

Kia revealed a concept of its pro cee'd line, with improved aerodynamics and mild hybrid engine tuning to the diesel engine, under the name "eco_cee'd". The concept models were fitted with ISG (Idle Stop&Go) and Smart battery Power Management — which included regenerative braking.^[4]

Hybrid version

Kia debuted a hybrid cee'd model at the 2008 Paris Auto Show,^[5] and operates an evaluation fleet of in Europe^[6] — with the hybrid models featuring an electric motor powered by a high-voltage battery mounted behind the rear seats.^[7]

[ Media

On 27 June 2010, the Kia Cee'd was revealed as the new "Reasonably Priced Car" on the top-rated UK television programme, Top Gear, where presenter Jeremy Clarkson often deliberately mispronounces the name as "See apostrophe Dee" describing it as "the only car with an apostrophe IN its name". The version used has a minimum kerb weight of 1,263 kg^[8], and a value of £13,930^[9]

[ Outside Europe

The Cee'd is currently not available in non-European markets except in Iran and South Africa, where it was imported on August 2009.

[] Reception

• Auto Express - New Car Honours - Special Honour for seven year warranty ^[10]
• Autocar - 'Idea of the Year' for cee'd seven year warranty ^[10]
• What Diesel Car?- Hatchback of the year ^[10]
• Towcar awards 2007 ^[10]
• Camping Fritid(Danish Camping magazine, from DCU) - Camping car of the year 2007
• UK survey, cee’d ranked in first place in the Driver Power’s Compact Family category to beat out Volkswagen, Toyota, Fiat and other notable competitors in the segment. Driver Power is Auto Express’s car owner reliability and satisfaction survey which presents the frank and honest views of drivers in the UK.^[11]
• Top Gear named it runner up in their car of the year award for 2009 (broadcast 3 January 2010). They then named it as their new "reasonably priced car" for series 15.
• German auto magazine ACE Lenkrad, Kia Cee'd surpassed the Toyota Auris and the Volkswagen Golf.^[12]
• German auto magazine Autobild, Cee'd was rated higher than the Toyota Auris, Citroen C4 and Honda Civic.^[13]
• Austria auto magazine Autotouring (2007.4), Cee'd was rated above Toyota Auris, Volkswagen Golf, Mazda 3.^[14]
• Danish auto magazine Motor, Kia Cee'd is the first car to ever earn the 6 out of 6 rating.
• Swedish magazine Vi Bilägare found in the yearly long-distace test (one year, 40 000 km) that Kia Cee´d had the highest second hand value among all cars the magazine had tested through the years.
• German car magazine AutoBild tested the Kia Cee'd during 100,000 km. Just a few flaws, ranked as high.^[15]
• France’s motoring publication L’Automobile Magazine, The Kia cee’d won a 2009 quality/reliability survey in the compact-car category.^[16]

Kia Credos

Manufacturer	Kia Motors
Also called	Kia Clarus Kia Clarus Wagon Kia Parktown[1] (Korea, station wagon)
Production	1995–2001
Assembly	Hwasung Plant, Hwasung, South Korea
Predecessor	Kia Concord
Successor	Kia Optima
Class	Mid-size
Body style(s)	4-door sedan 5-door station wagon
Layout	FF layout
Engine(s)	1.8L Mazda F I4 petrol 2.0L Mazda F I4 petrol 2.0L Rover KV6 petrol
Transmission(s)	5-speed manual 4-speed automatic
Wheelbase	2,665 mm (104.9 in)
Length	1995-1998:4,710 mm (185.4 in) 1998-2001: 4,745 mm (186.8 in) Wagon:4,760 mm (187.4 in)
Width	1,780 mm (70.1 in)
Height	Sedan: 1,400 mm (55.1 in) Wagon: 1,480 mm (58.3 in)
Related	Mazda 626

The Kia Credos in South Korea and Australia (known as Kia Clarus in Europe) was Kia's first mass production large family sedan, and was based around the running gear of the pre-1997 Mazda 626, which went on sale in Korea in 1995, and in Australia in 1998.^[2][3]
It was powered by one of two Mazda sourced petrol engines with 1.8 and 2.0 litres, which proved to be unremarkable in performance but excellent for reliability. A diesel-powered alternative was not available. The car's interior was dull but spacious and comfortable, as well as the boot being massive. The asking price for the basic 1.8 SX was £11,000 - around £4,000 less than the equivalent Ford Mondeo.
Celebrated Mail on Sunday motoring journalist Russell Bray owns two Kia Clarus models. One is kept in pristine condition and has covered just 63 miles, the other he drives every day and has racked-up 183,000-miles. He famously documented this in his 1998 series of features: Clarity in a Clarus.
The Kia Clarus was replaced by the Optima in 2000.

Kia Rio

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Kia Rio

Manufacturer	Kia Motors
Production	2000–present
Predecessor	Kia Pride Kia Avella
Class	Subcompact
Layout	FF layout
Transmission(s)	4-speed automatic 5-speed manual

The Kia Rio is a series of subcompact automobiles produced by Kia Motors since the 2001 model year. Two generations have been produced, both in five-door hatchback and four-door sedan body styles, all equipped with inline-four gasoline and diesel engines, and front-wheel drive. Introduced in August 2000, the Rio replaced the first-generation Pride—a rebadged version of the Ford Festiva—and the Avella, a subcompact sold as a Ford in some markets. A second generation of the Rio was introduced in 2005 in Europe and 2006 in North America, and is based on a redesigned platform shared with the Hyundai Accent, a subcompact manufactured by its sister Hyundai Motor Company. This car is known as the New Pride in its domestic market of South Korea. The exterior of the second-generation Rio was redesigned in 2010 to incorporate Kia's "Tiger Nose" grille. In 2007, the South Korean government began testing approximately 4,000 pre-production Rio hybrid-electric models, with parent company Hyundai Kia Automotive Group later announcing and subsequently withdrawing anticipated release dates for the hybrid model.

Kia Carens

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Kia Carens

Manufacturer	Kia Motors
Production	1999–present
Class	Compact MPV
Body style(s)	4-door wagon
Layout	FF layout

First generation

Production	1999–2002
Assembly	Hwasung Plant, Hwasung, South Korea
Engine(s)	1.8 L 2.0 L
Transmission(s)	5-speed manual 4-speed automatic
Wheelbase	2,570 mm (101 in)
Length	4,450 mm (175 in)
Width	1,730 mm (68 in)
Height	1,600 mm (63 in)
Related	Kia Sephia

Updated first generation

Also called	Kia Carens II (South Korea,Indonesia) Kia X-Trek (Diesel model in South Korea) Naza Citra (Malaysia) Kia Euro Carens (Taiwan)
Production	2002–2006
Assembly	Hwasung Plant, Hwasung, South Korea Chu Lai Plant, Quang Nam, Vietnam
Engine(s)	1.8 L 2.0 L
Transmission(s)	5-speed manual 4-speed automatic
Wheelbase	2,570 mm (101 in)
Length	4,490 mm (177 in)
Width	1,750 mm (69 in)
Height	1,610 mm (63 in) 1,685 mm (66.3 in) (X-Trek)
Related	Kia Sephia

Second generation

Also called	Kia Rondo (United States, Canada) Kia New Face Carens (South Korea) Kia Rondo7 (Australia) Naza Citra 2 Rondo (Malaysia) Kia Euro Carens (Taiwan)
Production	2006–present
Assembly	Gwangju Plant, Gwangju, South Korea Chu Lai Plant, Quang Nam, Vietnam Kaliningrad, Russia[1]
Engine(s)	2.0 L G4KA I4 2.0 L D4EA CRDi I4 2.4 L G4KC I4 2.7 L G6EA V6
Transmission(s)	5-speed manual 4-speed automatic 5-speed automatic 6-speed manual
Wheelbase	2,700 mm (110 in)
Length	4,545 mm (178.9 in)
Width	2007-2010: 1,820 mm (72 in) 2011: 71.7 in (1821 mm)
Height	1,650 mm (65 in) 1,720 mm (68 in)
Related	Hyundai Sonata Kia Optima/Lotze Hyundai Lavita

The Kia Carens is a compact MPV launched in 1999 by the Korean manufacturer Kia and marketed worldwide under various nameplates, prominently as the Kia Rondo.
The model was discontinued in Australia in 2001, with production continuing elsewhere for a new model which was launched in 2002. In 2006, Kia presented a second generation Carens for model year 2007.
The Carens/Rondo followed Kia's introduction at the 2005 Frankfurt Motor Show of the Multi-S,^[2] essentially the Carens/Rondo in concept form — the S standing for Sporty, Spacious and Smart. The Multi-S differed significantly from the production model only its inclusion of a dual-panel sunroof running the length of the roof.^[2]
The name Rondo, derives from the musical term Rondo.^[3]

Contents [hide] 1 Rondo/Rondo7 2 See also 3 References 4 External links

[ Rondo/Rondo7

In North America and Australia, the car is called the Rondo and Rondo7 respectively. The Rondo made its debut at the 2007 Los Angeles International Auto Show. The Rondo began sales in early 2007 as a 2007 model year vehicle in the United States, while in Canada it went on sale in December 2006. In Australia, sales commenced April 2008. In the United States, Kia sold more than 20,000 units in each of the first two model years exceeding internal sales goals. Sales rapidly declined in the 2009 model year and never recovered. As of August 2010, Kia discontinued the Rondo in the United States pointing customers to the newly-designed 2011 Sportage on Kia.com; however the 2011 Carens/Rondo facelift (adopting Kia's new grille from its Forte vehicle) continues to be sold in Canada due to better sales there.
Available as a 5- or optional 7-passenger vehicle with either a standard 175 hp 2.4l 4-cylinder engine or an optional 192 hp 2.7l V6 engine in two trim levels. In Australia, it is only available as a 7-passenger vehicle with a 2.0L 4-cylinder engine and a choice of an automatic or manual transmission, depending on trim level.
Standard features depending on market include: 16-inch alloy wheels, AM/FM/CD player/Sirius Satellite Radio/MP3 Capability, iPod auxiliary jack, Air Conditioning, Power Windows and Door Locks, Front/Side/Full length Side Curtain airbags, 4-wheel Disc Brakes, ABS, Electronic Stability Control, Tire Pressure Monitoring System, LATCH, Child safety door locks, Tilt steering column, Front and Rear 12-volt outlets, Front and Rear Cupholders.
Options include: Moonroof, Leather interior, Heated front seats, Cruise Control, Keyless entry, Infinity 10-speaker stereo.

[ See also

• Kia Design and Manufacturing Facilities

[ References

1. ^ "Группа компаний Автотор :: Автомобили KIA". Avtotor.ru. http://www.avtotor.ru/kia/. Retrieved 2010-10-09.  (Russian)
2. ^ ^{a b} "Kia Multi-S Crossover". Babez.de, Sept, 14, 2005. http://www.babez.de/kia/multis.php. 
3. ^ "Kia: Leapfrogging in Innovation with Len Hunt". Edmunds.com, Dec 6, 2006. http://www.edmunds.com/townhall/chat/kiachat12062006.html. 

[ External links

• Kia Carens (Kia Motors UK)
• Kia Rondo (Kia Motors America)
• Naza Citra RS

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Kia Optima

Third generation (TF; 2011)

Third generation (TF)

Also called	Kia K5 (South Korea)
Production	2010-present
Assembly	Hwasung Plant, Hwasung, South Korea
Engine(s)	2.0 L I4 2.0 L Turbo I4 2.4 L I4
Transmission(s)	6-speed automatic 6-speed manual
Wheelbase	2,795 mm (110.0 in)
Length	4,845 mm (190.7 in)
Width	1,835 mm (72.2 in)
Height	1,455 mm (57.3 in)
Related	Hyundai Sonata

A completely redesigned Optima, named the Kia K5 in the South Korean market, made its world debut at the 2010 New York Auto Show. It features a much sleeker, sportier profile designed by new Kia design chief Peter Schreyer, following the new design language featured on the Kia Forte, Kia Sorento, and upcoming Kia Sportage and Kia Cadenza — and using Kia's new corporate grille, known as the Tiger Nose, also designed by Schreyer. Lead designer of the TF in the team of Peter Schreyer and Miklos Kovacs was the Italian Davide Limongelli.
As with its Hyundai Sonata sibling, the Optima's lineup has been replaced with a universal GDI 2.4 liter 4-cylinder engine, either mated to a 6-speed automatic transmission with Eco dash display, or to a 6-speed manual transmission that is only standard on the LX model. Sales are slated to begin in Fall 2010. The new K5 was released in the South Korean market on April 29, 2010.
The new Optima retains its trim lines of the base LX, upscale EX, and sporty SX models. Standard equipment include a slew of advanced safety features such as ESC and ABS brakes, as well as Sirius Satellite Radio, cooled glove box, iPod connectivity, and handsfree Bluetooth phone operation. EX models receive Kia's new UVO infotainment system by Microsoft with integrated backup camera, and Proximity Key with Push-Button Start. SX models add a rear spoiler, metal pedals, black hybrid metal and carbon insert trim, paddle shifters, and illuminated scuff plates. A panoramic moonroof, heated front and rear seats, cooled front seats, heated steering wheel, and navigation system is also available.
A Hybrid model and Turbo model has been announced, and is predicted to arrive in early 2011. In addition, a wagon version will hit European markets, and two-door coupe version may arrive in the U.S. at a later date.^[9] The turbo model will have the same powertrain as the Hyundai Sonata 2.0T. The turbocharged model will have 274 hp (204 kW) and 269 lb·ft (365 N·m) of torque in the North American model.^[10] The car is estimated to obtain 34 mpg_-US (6.9 L/100 km; 41 mpg_-imp) on the highway.^[11]

[ Engines

Model	Engine type	Power, torque@rpm	Note
Petrol engines
2.0 MPI	1,998 cc (121.9 cu in) I4 Theta II	165 PS (121 kW; 163 hp), 20.2 kg·m (198 N·m; 146 ft·lbf)	Europe
2.4 MPI	2,359 cc (144.0 cu in) I4 Theta II	180 PS (132 kW; 178 hp), 20.2 kg·m (198 N·m; 146 ft·lbf)	Europe
2.0L Turbo	1,998 cc (121.9 cu in) I4 turbo Theta II	274 hp (204 kW; 278 PS)@6000, 269 lbf·ft (365 N·m)@1750	North America
2.4L	2,359 cc (144.0 cu in) I4 Theta II	200 hp (149 kW; 203 PS)@6300, 186 lbf·ft (252 N·m)@1750	North America

Source:^[12][11]

[ Hybrid version

The 2011 Kia Optima Hybrid was unveiled at the 2010 Los Angeles Auto Show, and will be launched in the market in 2011. The Optima Hybrid uses the Hyundai Sonata Hybrid powertrain, combining a 2.4-liter engine with a six-speed automatic transmission, and a 30kW electric motor and lightweight lithium polymer batteries to produce a full gasoline-electric hybrid with an estimated 37 miles per US gallon (6.4 L/100 km; 44 mpg_-imp) city and 39 miles per US gallon (6.0 L/100 km; 47 mpg_-imp) highway.^[13]

Kia Optima

Second generation (MG; 2005–2010)

Second generation (MG)

Also called	Kia Magentis (Europe, Canada, Australia, Brazil) Kia Lotze (South Korea) Kia Lotze Advance (KDM Model Year) Kia Lotze Innovation (KDM Facelift)
Production	2005–2010
Assembly	Hwasung Plant, Hwasung, South Korea Kaliningrad, Russia[5]
Engine(s)	2.0L Beta II 145 hp (108 kW) I4 petrol 2.4L Theta II 175 hp (130 kW) I4 petrol 2.7L Mu V6 194 hp (145 kW) petrol 2.0L CRDI VGT 140 hp (104 kW) I4 diesel
Transmission(s)	5-speed manual 5-speed automatic
Wheelbase	2,720 mm (107 in)
Length	2005–2008: 4,755 mm (187.2 in) 2008–2010:4,810 mm (189 in)
Width	1,820 mm (72 in)
Height	1,480 mm (58 in)
Related	Hyundai Sonata Hyundai Grandeur/Azera Kia Carens/Rondo

The second generation Optima, known as the Kia Magentis globally except the United States and Malaysia, and as the Kia Lotze in South Korea, was launched in South Korea in November 2005. This generation differed further from the Hyundai Sonata donor vehicle than the previous model. Unlike the previous Optima though, this vehicle uses a global platform, unique to Kia, designated "MG". The car continues to be built in South Korea and shares its 2.4 litre inline-four engine, five-speed Sportmatic automatic or five-speed manual transmission with the Sonata.
The Optima received a crash test rating of five stars from the NHTSA,^[6] and four stars from EuroNCAP.^[7]

[ Update

2010 Kia Optima SX (US)

The Optima was revised and updated in 2008, debuting at the New York International Auto Show (as a 2009 model year). This update features new front-end styling and tail lamps. The design of the updated Optima was penned under the guidance of Peter Schreyer, Kia's chief design officer, and also former chief designer for Audi and Volkswagen. In addition to the revised exterior, length is also slightly increased by roughly 70 millimetres (2.8 in) to approximate 4,800 millimetres (190 in) long. There is also a new engine and the interior has also been revised.^[8] Main changes in the interior are a redesigned instrument cluster and a Sirius Satellite Radio/AM/FM/MP3/CD with an auxiliary jack. In certain markets, the option of satellite navigation is offered.
The new Theta II 2.4 litre inline-four engine employs dual continuously variable valve timing (CVVT) and a variable intake system (VIS) to increase power to 131 kilowatts (176 hp) while returning improved fuel consumption over its predecessor. Torque is rated at 229 newton metres (169 ft·lbf) there is 2.0L for other markets middle east etc. a 2.0L 4cyl with 5 manual or 4 automatic gearbox with power 164 hp (122 kW) at 6200 rpm and 197 N·m (145 lb·ft) torque takes it from 0–100 km/h(0-60 mph) in 9.2sec for manual and 10.1 for auto with top speed up to 208 km/h (129 mph) a\outside the us . The 2.7 litre V6 has few changes to the previous model, though power is increased to 144 kilowatts (193 hp), and torque to 249 newton metres (184 ft·lbf) with standard 5speed automatic takes it from 0-60 mph (97 km/h) in 8.9sec with top speed up to 220 km/h (137 mph). A five-speed manual transmission is standard in the base model, and a five-speed automatic is included with mid- and high-end levels (or as an option in the base model).
2010 models see the addition of a Proximity Key with Push-Button Start and paddle shifters on SX models.