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<rss version="2.0"><channel><language>en</language><title>News. Kia.</title><description>Drive4U - Feel your drive</description><link>http://www.d4u.com.ua/</link><ttl>1440</ttl><item><pubDate>Sat, 17 Apr 2010 00:29:47 GMT</pubDate><link>http://www.d4u.com.ua/en/vendor/Kia/go/2010-Kia-Venga-EV-Concept/news.details.html</link><title>2010 Kia Venga EV Concept. Kia Venga EV Concept car - based on the just-arrived Venga - debuted at the 2010 Geneva Motor Show.</title><category>News. Kia.</category><enclosure url="http://www.d4u.com.ua/uploaded/photo/news/brand/Kia/2010/04/prvw/Kia-Venga-EV-Concept-2010-1x300x205.jpg" length="21483" type="image/jpeg" /><description>The Kia Venga EV concept car is identical to the regular Venga B-segment MPV but features an electric motor producing 80 kW and maximum torque of 280 Nm. Kia Venga EV is capable of accelerating from standstill to 62 mph in 11.8 seconds, and reaching a top speed of 87 mph.Kia Venga EV includes a twin-pack 24 kWh battery using innovative LiPoly (Lithium Ion Polymer) technology that offers numerous advantages over other battery types, and provides a driving range of 112 miles on a single charge. Under the quick recharging cycle (50 kW) the battery can be recharged to 80 percent of its capacity within 20 minutes. Under the normal cycle (3.3 kW), 100 percent power is attained after eight hours.Kia Venga EV Concept is a front-wheel drive vehicle with the electric powertrain placed within the existing engine bay. The battery pack is located under the boot floor.</description></item><item><pubDate>Sat, 03 Apr 2010 20:53:31 GMT</pubDate><link>http://www.d4u.com.ua/en/vendor/Kia/go/Kia-Forte-Cerato-5-door/news.details.html</link><title>Kia Forte (Cerato) 5-door. Kia shows its new hatchback in New York 2010.</title><category>News. Kia.</category><enclosure url="http://www.d4u.com.ua/uploaded/photo/news/brand/Kia/2010/04/Kia-Cerato-hatchbak-2011.jpg" length="21179" type="image/jpeg" /><description>Kia Forte 5-door builds on the popular Forte  compact sedan and bold Forte Koup by employing another practical yet modern iteration of the platform. Lower and firmly set on its haunches, Kia Forte 5-door carries with it all the amenities of the Forte line and introduces a new front grille, alloy wheels, lower valence design, center console, paddle shifters, push-button start and navigation in addition to the ostensible fifth door for a distinct appearance and intentional practicality. Kia Forte 5-door is available with two efficient engines - 2.0-liter or 2.4-liter - and a new six-speed manual or automatic transmission.</description></item><item><pubDate>Wed, 17 Mar 2010 00:35:56 GMT</pubDate><link>http://www.d4u.com.ua/en/vendor/Kia/go/2011-KIA-Optima/news.details.html</link><title>2011 KIA Optima. The next generation Kia Optima is set to make its world premiere at the 2010 New York International Auto Show.</title><category>News. Kia.</category><enclosure url="http://www.d4u.com.ua/uploaded/photo/news/brand/Kia/2010/03/prvw/Kia-Optima-Magentis-2011-wallpaperx300x205.jpg" length="24214" type="image/jpeg" /><description>"The next generation of Kia Optima possesses the power to surprise," says Peter Schreyer, Kia's Chief Design Officer. "It's a car that people will simply not expect from Kia - and that's exactly what we set out to achieve."The saloon exudes an athletic confidence from every angle - its raked roofline, high and pronounced shoulder line of its sculpted flanks and its extended wheelbase are complemented by flared wheelarches and a shallow glasshouse that create a saloon with a muscular, self-assured stance.The striking visage of the car features a new interpretation of Kia's bold 'tiger' family face that's edged by piercing projector headlamps. Following the theme of recent model revisions, new Kia Optima is longer, lower and wider than before, the Kia's coupe-like profile is enhanced by the sweeping chrome arc that flows from A to C pillar, a distinctive design motif that visually lowers the car further still and enhances its cab-backwards proportions.</description></item><item><pubDate>Mon, 15 Feb 2010 09:38:26 GMT</pubDate><link>http://www.d4u.com.ua/en/vendor/Kia/go/2010-Kia-Ray-plug-in-Hybrid-Concept/news.details.html</link><title>2010 Kia Ray plug-in Hybrid Concept. Kia Motors America (KMA) unveiled the Kia Ray Plug-in Hybrid concept at the 2010 Chicago Auto Show.</title><category>News. Kia.</category><enclosure url="http://www.d4u.com.ua/uploaded/photo/news/brand/Kia/2010/02/prvw/Kia-Ray-Plug-In-Hybrid-Concept-2010-1x300x205.jpg" length="28928" type="image/jpeg" /><description>Kia Motors America (KMA) unveiled the Kia Ray Plug-in Hybrid concept at the 2010 Chicago Auto Show, advancing momentum of Kia Motors' global alternative fuel and powertrain research program, and its sub-brand coined "EcoDynamics," to develop innovative fuel-stretching and emissions-cutting technologies. The most efficient Kia vehicles with significant fuel consumption and emission reductions developed under the EcoDynamics sub-brand will be identified with the EcoDynamics badge. Recently, the EcoDynamics sub-brand took a major step forward with the introduction of the Kia Borrego Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle (FCEV) followed by the Forte LPI Hybrid, the gasoline Kia cee'd Hybrid and the twin-turbo diesel Kia Sorento Hybrid.</description></item><item><pubDate>Thu, 04 Feb 2010 16:19:51 GMT</pubDate><link>http://www.d4u.com.ua/en/vendor/Kia/go/Kia-Sportage-2011/news.details.html</link><title>Kia Sportage 2011. Popular compact SUV makes its world premiere at the Geneva Motor Show 2010.</title><category>News. Kia.</category><enclosure url="http://www.d4u.com.ua/uploaded/photo/news/brand/Kia/2010/02/prvw/Kia-Sportage-2011x300x205.jpg" length="26014" type="image/jpeg" /><description>The all-new Kia Sportage will mark a dramatic shift in design direction for the brand's popular compact SUV when it makes its world premiere at the Geneva Motor Show on 2 March, 2010.Embodying Kia's new-found visual dynamism the new Sportage is a fresh, bold, athletic and sporty design that successfully blends the key features of an SUV - the commanding driving position, heightened sense of security and raised ground clearance - and envelopes them in a sleek and urban-friendly design with global appeal.Longer, lower and wider than the previous generation model, the new Kia Sportage will offer more space for people and cargo, with an improved ride quality thanks to a longer wheelbase.The all-new Kia Sportage will be available at Kia dealerships across Europe in late 2010, with a range of highly competitive diesel and gasoline engines.</description></item><item><pubDate>Mon, 14 Dec 2009 09:16:01 GMT</pubDate><link>http://www.d4u.com.ua/en/vendor/Kia/go/2010-Kia-Rio/news.details.html</link><title>2010 Kia Rio. The smallest Kia's model does not sacrifice comfort, convenience or safety for size, provides spaciousness and versatility.</title><category>News. Kia.</category><enclosure url="http://www.d4u.com.ua/uploaded/photo/news/brand/Kia/2009/12/prvw/Kia-Rio-2010-1x300x205.jpg" length="25831" type="image/jpeg" /><description>Kia Motors’ resident sub-compacts, the Rio and Rio5 five-door, return for 2010 with a substantially revised appearance and continue the brand’s design transformation while integrating style with value, safety features and utility. The sub-compact, often noted for its small footprint, spacious interior, exciting handling and impressive fuel economy, has collected numerous accolades, including being named to the “Top 10 Most Fuel Efficient Car” and “Editors’ Most Wanted – Sedan/Wagon Under $15,000” lists by Edmunds as well as the “Most Fuel-Efficient Cars for the Buck” list by Forbes.com.As part of the face lift for 2010, Rio and Rio5 receive full body-color bumpers, a revised tabbed grille that matches the new look of Kia, black bezel headlamps, body-color side moldings and a stylish exposed exhaust outlet, adding further to its sprightly appearance.</description></item><item><pubDate>Sun, 01 Nov 2009 06:50:54 GMT</pubDate><link>http://www.d4u.com.ua/en/vendor/Kia/go/Kia-Cadenza-2011/news.details.html</link><title>Kia Cadenza 2011. Kia Motors Corporation has taken the wraps off its new Kia Cadenza.</title><category>News. Kia.</category><enclosure url="http://www.d4u.com.ua/uploaded/photo/news/brand/Kia/2009/11/prvw/Kia-Cadenza-2011x300x205.jpg" length="24189" type="image/jpeg" /><description>The stylish luxury sedan, which is to be called 'Cadenza' in markets outside of Korea, will make its overseas premiere at motor shows in the Middle East, towards the end of the year.The Kia Cadenza name is derived from an Italian musical term used to describe an elaborate, ornamental flourish for a concerto or aria. It perfectly symbolises the dynamic saloon's striking design philosophy and premium image.Sporty and sleek in appearance, Kia Cadenza features a bold headlamp design with attention-grabbing LED surrounds and a purposeful, athletic character line. The prominent front grille and stylish tail-lights emphasise the car's high-tech feel and are a continuing expression of Kia's dramatic design DNA.On the inside, there is a futuristic 'floating' dashboard that highlights Kia's uniquely innovative design approach.</description></item><item><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2009 19:57:15 GMT</pubDate><link>http://www.d4u.com.ua/en/vendor/Kia/go/Kia-Venga-2010/news.details.html</link><title>Kia Venga 2010. The compact and spacious.</title><category>News. Kia.</category><enclosure url="http://www.d4u.com.ua/uploaded/photo/news/brand/Kia/2009/08/prvw/Kia-Venga-2010-rearx300x205.jpg" length="20268" type="image/jpeg" /><description>Kia's stylish and uniquely spacious new premium B-segment contender will be named Kia Venga when it goes on sale across Europe in late 2009 and in the UK early in 2010. Due for its world debut at the 2009 Frankfurt Motor Show, the Kia Venga is based on the Kia No3 Concept shown at Geneva in March 2009.Designed, engineered and manufactured in Europe, the 4,068 mm long Kia Venga features an unusually long wheelbase for its class of 2,615 mm - and a 1600 mm high roofline to maximise cabin space. Skilful packaging will ensure that the Kia Venga redefines the category by offering levels of interior space typical of a larger C-segment vehicle, but within a B-segment footprint.Every engine in the Kia Venga line-up will be available with Kia's fuel-stretching Intelligent Stop and Go technology and will comply with Euro 5 emission standards. Kia Venga will be marketed exclusively in Europe where consumers will be offered a choice of two 1.4-litre and 1.</description></item><item><pubDate>Sun, 16 Aug 2009 22:08:46 GMT</pubDate><link>http://www.d4u.com.ua/en/vendor/Kia/go/Kia-Sorento-2010/news.details.html</link><title>Kia Sorento 2010. Kia's larger CUV (Crossover Utility Vehicle).</title><category>News. Kia.</category><enclosure url="http://www.d4u.com.ua/uploaded/photo/news/brand/Kia/2009/08/prvw/Kia-Sorento_2010-wallpaperx300x205.jpg" length="27365" type="image/jpeg" /><description>Longer and lower, the new Kia Sorento brings sleek styling and a futuristic touch to the world of the urban CUV. With its longer front overhang, wedge profile, crisply defined greenhouse and accentuated wheelarch volumes, Kia's new CUV looks thoroughly modern and sporty. The 4.7-metre long new Kia Sorento moves vehicle design in this segment up to a new level of sophistication.As part of Kia's drive to expand market coverage with its latest CUV, the new Kia Sorento will be manufactured with a total of four engines - with different engines being available in various regions around the world in order to best suit local requirements and with CO2 emissions from just 173 g/km. The original Kia Sorento was a 'landmark' vehicle which took the Korean brand into a whole new section of the automotive market all around the world. Introduced in 2002, it marked a huge step for Kia, challenging many established 4x4 and SUV brands and starting the process of changing public perception of Kia as a 'maker of small cars.</description></item><item><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2009 22:14:21 GMT</pubDate><link>http://www.d4u.com.ua/en/vendor/Kia/go/Kia-VG/news.details.html</link><title>Kia VG. The first images of new premium saloon.</title><category>News. Kia.</category><enclosure url="http://www.d4u.com.ua/uploaded/photo/news/brand/Kia/2009/07/prvw/Kia-VG-2010-wallpaperx300x205.jpg" length="14087" type="image/jpeg" /><description>Kia Motors has released the first images of its new premium saloon due to go on sale in Korea at the end of 2009.The new model, currently known by its code name Kia VG, was shown in concept form at the 2009 Seoul Motor Show and is set to replace the existing Opirus model in Korean, North American and European markets."Kia VG clearly demonstrates the next stage in Kia's design evolution and showcases our new design principle of 'sophistication by simplicity'. The exterior is a seamless blend of powerful front, sleek profile and sophisticated but simple rear lines to create an elegant and luxurious appearance," commented Hyoung Keun Lee, Senior Executive Vice President and COO of International Business Division at Kia Motors Corporation.</description></item><item><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2009 15:06:03 GMT</pubDate><link>http://www.d4u.com.ua/en/vendor/Kia/go/Kia-Ceed-2010/news.details.html</link><title>Kia Ceed 2010. Kia Motors has released the first pictures of new Kia cee'd.</title><category>News. Kia.</category><enclosure url="http://www.d4u.com.ua/uploaded/photo/news/brand/Kia/2009/07/prvw/Kia-Ceed-2010x300x205.jpg" length="15327" type="image/jpeg" /><description>Kia Motors has released the first pictures of new Kia cee'd, revealing a much improved and updated look including the new 'family face' of the brand.This mid-life change unusually includes sheet metal changes to the bonnet plus alterations to the bumper, grille and light clusters. There have been some enhancements to the interior too in terms of specification and design including a more intuitive centre console and upgraded audio system including Bluetooth connectivity.Paul Philpott, Managing Director Kia Motors (UK) Limited commented; "Since its launch just over a year and a half ago, Kia cee'd has been instrumental in placing Kia firmly as one of the top five global automakers. With over 5,000 units already sold in the UK so far this year, Kia cee'd is currently holding a four per cent share of the retail market."Kia cee'd has been one of the first Kia models customers have bought for emotional rather than practical reasons.</description></item></channel></rss>