Overview
The Kia Soul is a new vehicle invented by its young designer, catering to the wants and needs of his fellow Gen Y types. It might be said that the Soul is an extension of the boxy little 2006 Scion xB, because the redesigned ’07 xB drove off that track, and the Soul aims to steal that market as well as find its own. Kia is heavily pitching personalization, offering many accessories and ways to attach your identity to your Soul. Everything from sideview mirrors in accenting colors, to seats that glow in the dark. Their goal with the Soul is to stand out in a sea of sameness. The base model uses a 1.6-liter engine with a five-speed manual transmission for $13,300, but far more buyers will opt for the 2.0-liter with an optional four-speed automatic for $15,900, getting 27 combined miles per gallon.
The new face of Kia
The all-new Cerato is the first new look Kia featuring the eye-catching style of design guru Peter Schreyer. You may be familiar with his work, including the Audi TT and VW Beetle. According to Schreyer, “Design gives a soul to the product and reaches the hearts of the people.” As Chief of Design, Schreyer has developed a distinctly new, more contemporary look that is unlike anything you have ever seen from Kia. Design is the key to Kia’s new philosophy. “Kia is a brand underpinned by quality and reliability. Now on top of that comes this emotional element of distinctive design,” Schreyer said. And the all-new Cerato is, without a doubt, driven by design.
Perhaps you’ve been thinking “Green” lately and have looked at one of those new hybrid models as a way to stretch your gasoline dollar (especially in these days of record high footprint to help cut greenhouse gases. But maybe you gas prices) and reduce your CO2 weren’t entirely convinced the extra cost of a hybrid vehicle was feasible at this time or you are having difficulty finding one since they are in such high demand. Perhaps you are waiting to see how well they work out for the long haul or planning to buy one when they are more affordable.
Step 1 – Unpack QuickLIFT system and verify contents.
Remove all items from the packing tube. You should have the following before beginning
* (2) Gas springs (RT-QL-200-4A) – Be sure to cycle them a few times before installing.
* (4) 3/16″ multi-grip #1 rivets (used on hood brackets)
* (2) ball-studs and washers
* Printed Color Instructions
Step 2 – Gather the required tools.
Kia’s all new JB series Rio replaces the previous model’s plump silhouette, with a leaner, fresher style. Under the bonnet a 1.6 litre engine, featuring variable valve timing, provides an extra 8kW, while a 90mm longer wheelbase adds interior space. Hatchback versions are shorter than the old series, but the sedan has grown 25mm in length. There are substantial improvements in build quality, and Kia’s “drive-away” pricing will provide extra appeal at this cost conscious end of the market.
The Kia Cerato is the new model in the Kia range. It replaces the previous models; Spectra, Shuma and Mentor. As well, it gives Kia a fresh contemporary entrant into the competitive small vehicle market segment that just about every manufacturer has a model on sale. The Cerato is available as a four door sedan only at this point, a sporty hatch version is expected out later in 2005.
Kia Motors has confirmed that its all-new, spacious and exceptionally dynamic B-segment MPV will be called “Venga” when it goes on sale across Europe later this year. Designed, engineered and manufactured in Europe, 4068 mm long presented a Kia Come unusually long (2,615 mm) wheelbase in its class – and 1600 mm height of the ceiling to maximize cabin space.
Kia Motors presents its first commercial hybrid electric vehicle (HEV), the Forte Liquid Petroleum Injection (LPI) hybrid in Seoul, Korea. The Forte LPI Hybrid is the latest addition to the generally accepted Kia Forte family (also known as “all-new Cerato” in some markets), both gasoline-powered 4-door sedan and sport KOUP versions.
