In life, there are the things you need and the things you want. Luckily, the 2017 Kia Niro is both of them. Introducing the most fuel-efficient crossover ever.
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2018 Kia Stinger - interior Exterior and Drive (Great Sedan) Detailed information about interior and exterior design introductory videos and vehicle features
2018 Kia Stinger: A RWD Sports Sedan Aimed Straight for the Germans
Up to 365 horsepower, rear-wheel drive.
We can’t say that we weren’t forewarned. Kia has been dropping broad hints about its plan to produce a rear-wheel-drive sedan for years. The original GT concept was shown at the Frankfurt auto show as long ago as 2011, with the Stinger GT4 building on it at the 2014 Detroit show. Now the wait is finally over as the company has unveiled the production version of its forthcoming sports sedan, which adopts the Stinger name.
Don’t confuse it with the K900. The Stinger is a much sleeker and sportier proposition than its staid big sister, and it has a low, coupelike roofline. Power will come from two engines, with the range-topping 365-hp turbo 3.3-liter V-6 making that version the most powerful roadgoing Kia yet; a 255-hp 2.0-liter four-cylinder will serve as the entry-level engine. The Stinger gets an eight-speed automatic transmission, with buyers able to choose between rear- and all-wheel drive. Kia says it is targeting a 5.1-second zero-to-62-mph time and a 167-mph top speed for the 3.3-liter. There also will be a diesel version for Europe, but there are no plans to bring it to the States.
The design certainly is aggressive; it is the work of Kia’s European design studio in Frankfurt. Up front, there’s the brand’s familiar “tiger nose” grille, but behind that, the low stance and muscular proportions effectively distinguish the Stinger from anything else the company has produced. Buyers will be able to have fun by getting their buddies to guess the brand of their new car when seen in profile. There’s something distinctly Alfa Romeo–ish about the rear end’s small, high-mounted taillights as well as the quad tailpipes on the V-6 GT model. LED lighting is standard front and rear.
Although it’s being pitched as a rival to existing compact sports sedans, the Stinger is bigger than any of the cars Kia cites as competitors. At 190.2 inches in length, it’s 4.1 inches longer than the Audi A4 and 5.7 inches longer than the Mercedes-Benz C-class, while the Stinger’s 114.4-inch wheelbase is also longer than any of its rivals. The Kia’s roofline is lower, though, and its overall height of just 55.1 inches makes it 0.2 inch shorter than a C-class coupe. Kia says that the Stinger is a coupe-sedan, which ties into design boss Peter Schreyer’s assertion that he sees the conventional two-door coupe as being of such little interest to buyers that the company probably will never build one. Inside, the conservatively styled if smart-looking cabin features an 8.0-inch central touchscreen and a TFT information screen sitting between the instruments. The company also claims class-leading rear legroom thanks to that long wheelbase. The twin-turbocharged V-6 is Hyundai’s direct-injected aluminum Lambda II unit and is basically the same engine found in the Genesis G90, generating its peak 365 ponies at 6000 rpm and accompanying that with 376 lb-ft of torque that’s available from 1300 rpm. The 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder is effectively a longitudinal version of the unit Hyundai and Kia use in their front-wheel-drive-based vehicles, but it’s also related to the engine fitted in the first-gen Hyundai Genesis coupe. The peak of 255 horsepower arrives at 6200 rpm, with 260 lb-ft of torque spread across a plateau from 1400 to 4000 rpm. The only transmission is a development of the K900’s automatic and uses a tuned-mass damper on the flywheel to help reduce torsional vibration through the drivetrain. The optional all-wheel-drive system features torque vectoring, while the rear-drive version has a standard limited-slip differential.
The Stinger is constructed from mostly conventional materials, with Kia saying the chassis uses 55 percent high-strength steel. We haven’t been given any weight numbers yet, but we’re promised that they will be competitive. There is a strut suspension setup at the front and a multilink setup at the rear. The four-cylinder car sits on 18-inch wheels as standard; the V-6–powered GT gets 19s as well as upgraded Brembo brakes, including four-piston front calipers and vented discs all around. Adaptive dampers will be offered—a first for Kia—and they’ll be selectable alongside other driving functions through five dynamic settings: Eco, Sport, Comfort, Smart, and Personal.
Much of the chassis development was carried out in Europe, led by Hyundai-Kia’s chief handling engineer, Albert Biermann, who formerly headed BMW’s M division. We’re told that the car has been extensively tested at the Nürburgring Nordschleife. Biermann previously told us that we should see it as a genuine rival to performance derivatives of the German compacts, a promise we look forward to testing as soon as possible.
A combination of confidence and sophistication is not easily forgotten. The 2017 Kia Cadenza brings both to the table with muscular stance, agile performance and unmatchable self-assurance in handling
Sound judgement. It’s what every driver should employ on the road. As a secondary safeguard, the 2017 Kia Cadenza offers available Advanced Smart Cruise Control.
This high-tech driver assistance feature monitors and adjusts vehicle distance via automatic braking. When appropriate, acceleration resumes. It’s one more way the Kia Cadenza brings you peace of mind in confidence
Powerful, subtle, smooth, poised..sophisticated. These are just some of the words used to describe a ride in the 2017 Kia Cadenza.
How are these words derived? For starters, there’s the stalwart performance of the 3.3-liter V6 engine. This engine, powered by an 8-speed transmission, delivers a quiet smooth ride while the reinforced aluminum suspension makes the journey whisper quiet.
Drive confident and in-control. The available Smart Blind-Spot Detection in the 2017 Kia Cadenza alerts you to approaching traffic and even applies brake pressure to keep you in your intended lane
This advanced safety feature provides an extra safeguard to help you remain in control and focused on the drive.
The 2017 Kia Cadenza is innovative thinking, advanced technology, and superior craftsmanship in one.
For starters, the sumptuous leather of the Cadenza’s seats makes for a comfortable and relaxing ride. Next, the overall understated design of the cabin relaxes the senses. The color scheme, both elegant and well harmonized with the various textures and materials, makes for a pleasing ambien
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Get away from the routine, the regular. Be bold and see the world from a fresh perspective with the all-new, all-wheel drive 2016 Kia Sorento SUV.
The Sorento SUV’s spacious interior and premium comfort features, like available Heated Steering Wheel, 14-Way Power-Adjustable Driver’s Seat, and available Heated and Ventilated Seats will make your journey one without compromise. And, with advanced safety features, the 2016 Sorento is committed to safety everywhere you go.
Introducing the all-new 2016 Kia Sorento, “The Perfect Getaway Vehicle.”
With the stunning, all-new 2015 K900, Kia challenges the notion that heritage and tradition are what make a luxury sedan a luxury sedan, and invites you to come to your own conclusion.
The All-New 2014 Kia Forte is designed for those who love technology. With features such as keyless push button start, power folding mirrors, LED turn signal indicators, voice activated navigation, electronic stability control, heated steering wheel, power sunroof and alloy wheels, the all-new Kia Forte is fully loaded with all the latest, most advanced features in comfort and technology.
Change is coming. It's the new Cadenza. Kia's most advanced car yet.
Watch as this new premium sedan makes everything you thought you knew a thing of the past.
To take a closer look at the many luxury features that this new car for 2014 has to offer including power folding mirrors, push start button, blind spot detection, lane change warning system and voice command navigation
Kia Motors America & DC Comics have teamed up to build a new Justice League themed Kia vehicle: the Superman inspired Kia Optima Hybrid. Learn more about its unique design and features, with Scott McKee, Director of Public Relations at Kia Motors America.
The Superman Kia Optima Hybrid has been built for justice to raise awareness for the "We Can Be Heroes" campaign.
The all-new 2014 Kia Forte is designed for those who love technology. And nobody loves technology more than sexy high-tech robots. Watch as our two beautiful hotbots unveil the new Forte at a press event. Things take an unexpected turn after one reporter gets a little too close to their prized possession.
When it comes to our kids, there's an age-old question that has perplexed parents for generations. "Where do babies come from?" Now, for the first time ever, we'll reveal this untold story through an epic journey, nine months in the making.
Watch as a nervous father navigates through this delicate situation, with a little help from his 2014 Kia Sorento SX Limited and UVO voice-activated infotainment system that plays "Wheels on the Bus". With all of its many features, it has an answer for everything. So fasten your diapers -- these babies are ready for launch.
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The All-New 2014 Kia Forte is designed for those who love technology. With features such as keyless push button start, power folding mirrors, LED turn signal indicators, voice activated navigation, electronic stability control, heated steering wheel, power sunroof and alloy wheels, the all-new Kia Forte is fully loaded with all the latest, most advanced features in comfort and technology.
Change is coming. It's the new Cadenza. Kia's most advanced car yet.
Watch as a nervous father navigates through this delicate situation, with a little help from his 2014 Kia Sorento SX Limited and UVO voice-activated infotainment system that plays "Wheels on the Bus". With all of its many features, it has an answer for everything. So fasten your diapers -- these babies are ready for launch.
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