2012 Kia K2 Review

Kia Motors and its Chinese joint-venture partner, Dongfeng Yueda Kia, Kia unveiled the K2 B-segment sedan at the Shanghai Auto Show 2011 - announces the new Kia Rio to reach Europe in the late summer of 2011.

Based on the principle of any new Kia Rio, which made its world premiere in 2011 at the Geneva Motor Show in March, the new Kia K2 has been designed and built specifically for the Chinese market and this is the production of plants Dongfeng Yueda Kia in Jiangsu Province will begin in June this year. 5-door hatchback version of the K2 and Kia will begin production in August this year.

Kia K2 is positioned as a premium small car with a cutting edge design and improved levels of quality and performance and should be a very competitive offer in a segment that represents 16 percent of all new car sales in China.

Kia Kia K2 is the next step of the strategy to better respond to customers around the world in developing and marketing, which reflect local needs and tastes. After the introduction of the cee'd family of vehicles in segment C and come MPV segment B, which is designed and built specifically for European customers, the new Kia K2 is a clear indication of Kia's commitment to become a leading brand car in China.

Speaking at the Kia press conference at the Shanghai Motor Show, Hyoung-Keunen Lee, Vice President of Kia Motors, said: "We are confident that this new model for China will give a new impetus for Kia, not only to remain as one of China's fastest growing automotive brands, but also to become a top 10 car manufacturers in the local market in terms of quality and satisfaction.

While sharing the same technical basis as the new Rio, the K2 has been completely redesigned for the Chinese market, based on the popular style K5 sedan (known as "new optimism" in many markets), including sophisticated lines that create a dynamic exterior, daring and sophisticated.

In front of the signature properties Kia "tiger nose" grille and exudes a high-technology design innovative and daring fog lights, a large air intake and fog again overwhelmed. Half-light on the edge of half of the product line and the edge frame, a more sporty Kia K2 still viewed from the rear features two-tone bumper and a combination of modern lamps.

The captain brought futuristic interior offers a feeling of spaciousness and comfort of drivers will enjoy a bunch of 3-cylinder control device, doubled fabric door panels, steering wheel leather, power button and the motor smart key.

Measuring 4370 mm (length) of 1,700 mm (full width) by 1460 mm (height), K2 Kia is longer, wider and lower than the previous generation Rio has a longer wheelbase (2,570 mm) in class. K2 dimensions allow Kia to expand demand the best in class interior space and luggage capacity of 500 liters (VDA). The use of space is further enhanced by the 60/40 split rear seats.

K2 Kia will be available to Chinese customers in six trim levels with either a 1.4-liter or 1.6 liter gasoline Gamma mated to a manual or automatic transmission.

2012 Kia Rio Sedan Review

Kia Motors America (KMA) is celebrating the world premiere of the all-new 2012 Kia Rio sub-compact sedan and completely updated for the new 2012 Kia Seoul 2011 York International Auto Show.

Scheduled to join the lineup KMA fall of 2011 - with its five-door hatchback brother unveiled at the Geneva Motor Show in March 2011 - the all-new Kia Rio show ushers in the next chapter of Kia Motors transformation design led course with a catchy design, advanced technology and sophistication in the small car segment. ISG with brand new (stop-start) technology and attack power and fuel economy to 40 miles per gallon (5.8L/100km), promises to consumers Rio impressive fuel economy without sacrificing power or fun to drive performance.

"The all-new Kia Rio provides the perfect combination of world-class style, excellent fuel economy, advanced technology and great value for the car smaller and more economical in the Kia lineup," said Michael Sprague, vice President of Marketing and Communications, KMA. "With gasoline prices, subcompact is increasingly popular, with more power, up to 40 miles per gallon fuel economy and design, the new Rio brand sets the standard in the category subcompact and becomes a vehicle not only economically affordable people, but who aspire to own.

Class fuel efficiency and power leader

Available in the U.S. with a choice of three trims - LX, EX and SX models - the 2012 Kia Rio is powered by a 1.6-liter four-cylinder GDI with an optional six-speed manual or six-speed transmission automatic. One of only two vehicles in this segment to offer a GDI (Gasoline Direct Injection) engine, the 2012 offers consumers that elusive combination Rio power and impressive fuel economy, achieving class leading 135HP (100 kW ) power and first-class fuel economy rating of 30/40 mpg city / highway (7.8-5.8L/100km). Kia Rio also offers technology ISG, the new Kia lineup in which the engine stops when the vehicle is moving. The engine restarts automatically when the driver release the brake pedal, thereby reducing fuel consumption in stop-start urban traffic.

Sleek, aerodynamic exterior

Designed Kia design studios in Irvine, California, the all-new sedan Rio sub-compact hatchback and show great carved beveled shoulder lines and an outer wedge-shaped, prominent athletic profile that expresses the strength and agility. It also reflects an aggressive recently found other Kia vehicles, such as the 2011 Optima and Sportage. Both models sport Kia Rio Kia's interpretation of the signature grille, cut the dynamic design of wireless projector, providing a new twist Kia family show that air intake is even bigger in person exude youth.

Luxuriously equipped interior

Inside, the 2012 Kia Rio envelopes the occupants in a bold, modern chalet, focusing on distinctive instrument cluster Kia horizontal three-roll and finished two-tone trim to emphasize a sense of space and comfort. The long wheelbase (2570mm) greatly improves the ability of passengers and cargo to more comfort.

In addition to providing a comfortable cabin, impressive technique also includes a constant throughout the world, including the audio system with SIRIUS Satellite Radio ® AM/FM/CD/MP3/Sat, and offers a free service for three months and additives, as well a USB audio input connectors for connection to MP3 players. Area SX-topping trim offers consumers UVO powered by Microsoft ® for hands-free car and home entertainment system with rear camera display.

This subcompact car buyers more choices than ever in 2012 Kia Rio offers a selection of optional upgrades, along with many comfort and ecological characteristics of high quality.

All forms of New Advanced

2012 Kia Rio brings all-new platform - the longer, wider and lower than the previous generation. His aggressive and playful attitude will strengthen the overall length of 4366 mm (sedan Rio) or 4046 mm (Rio5) and substrate measuring 1,720 mm in width and 1,455 mm in height. Using high-strength steel (63 percent), Rio offers better management of a lighter torsional stiffness, ride quality and refinement, and improved crash safety features reduce the weight.

Security-Minded

The Rio 2012 is equipped with a high level of standard safety features including six airbags, three-point seatbelts for all seats, electronic stability control (ESC), a four-wheel anti-lock brakes (ABS) Hill- Start Assist Control (HAC) and Vehicle Stability Management (MSM), which coordinates car ESC and ABS to help the driver maintain vehicle control at all times.