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Kia revisits the famous game of our childhood and invites the public to take part in a giant cat, Sunday, June 19, 2011, with prizes to be the key.

Appointment is thus given from 10:45 to Paris, in a yet undisclosed location, where more than 300 participants are expected to play.

“With the largest giant catfish in Europe, we wanted to innovate in our communication to the public , says Luis Miguel Rojo y Pinto, Director of Marketing and Communication at Kia Motors France. “Our approach was to keep the Use of our cat campaign Kia Picanto and incorporate in the real world, an event fun and friendly image of our new mini-city “ adds Mr. Rojo y Pinto.

Open to the public, the cat by Kia Picanto is played in one game. The goal? Stay as long as mice. To do this, teams composed of 5 to 7 participants will compete to try to clinch victory.

Mouse victorious, having demonstrated agility and cunning will win the latest addition to the range Kia Picanto mini-city! The other members of the winning team also will leave behind the wheel of a Kia Picanto, updating them on the principle of car sharing.

KIA CANADA – At the end of winter, the range of the newly redesigned 2011 Sportage will expand to accommodate the new SX in Canadian showrooms. Powered by a 2.0 liter gasoline direct injection and turbocharger, this vehicle produces power of a V6, while offering fuel economy of a four-cylinder. Starts at $ 36,995, the Sportage SX is also equipped with additional standard equipment and its design sets it apart from other vehicles with confidence in this segment.

The remarkable pace of the new Sportage SX is worthy of the remarkable design from Kia. The vehicle offers improved driving performance, a modern interior and upscale, and many technologies series. “The addition of the Sportage SX 2011 range increases the positive momentum of the vehicle, while presenting a new dimension in design, power and exceptional fuel economy of that vehicle,” says Robert Staffieri , Executive Director of Marketing at Kia Canada Inc.. “The Sportage SX adds a unique engine for our Canadian customers and GDI turbocharged 2-liter engine is a world class high technology level. The Sportage is the first Canadian vehicle fitted with this great engine. “

Includes many styling cues from Kue concept, the Sportage proudly displays the design concept of Kia headlights prolonged, grille and front recognizable easily identifiable. The aerodynamic hood, surmounted by a windshield with unique shapes, puts an end to the bold elegance of the vehicle.

Powertrain SX

The Sportage SX 2011 is equipped with the new turbocharged GDI engine of 2 liters. This technological marvel offers increased power, improved fuel economy and reduced emissions. It achieves this impressive result by injecting fuel at high pressure directly into the cylinder (instead of the intake duct), where a more complete combustion occurs, causing the above results. A double scroll turbocharger and intercooler air feeding the 2.0 LT GDI increases power by forcing more air into the engine than would be normally possible. The air exchanger cools the air for a denser intake charge and rich in oxygen, to increase the power also. The advanced design “double scroll” turbocharger reduces the length of time out of the turbocharger and thus ensures a flat torque curve that starts early (peak torque is reached at 1,850 rpm and continues until 3000 rpm). The arrival of the GDI engine turbocharged 2-liter in the Kia range is an important event and represents Kia’s commitment to the development and adoption of advanced technologies in the context of developments carried out by design.Technologies such as GDI and the turbocharger allow Kia to design vehicles that reach high-end performance, generate fewer emissions and achieve amazing fuel economy. These powertrains will be incorporated in the design of future vehicles that incorporate the technology impressive.

The Sportage SX will have an automatic 6-speed, designed and manufactured by Kia Motors. The gearbox is one of the most compact transmissions and most efficient currently on the market.Control variable line pressure hydraulic transmission improves fuel economy, while adaptive learning “learns” the driver’s driving style and adjusts shift points depending on the speed it .Sustainable, this new 6-speed automatic transmission adapts to normal wear by adjusting the hydraulic pressure to the sensation of shifting remains the same throughout the life of the vehicle. In addition, a new item named “control of neutral (CPM)” puts the transmission into neutral when the vehicle is stuck in traffic jams (this phenomenon occurs when the shifter is placed on “D” and the driver presses the brake pedal for more than 2 seconds), which greatly reduces fuel consumption. CMP works in conjunction with another feature, the hill-start assist, which prevents the vehicle from rolling back during hill starts.

Standard features on the SX

The SX includes standard features found on the EX Luxury such as push-button start, a panoramic sunroof, alloy wheels 18 “, a broken driver’s seat, the infotainment system designed by Microsoft UVO , a premium audio system (with 7 speakers), a rear spoiler, door sill luxury leather upholstery SX and a mirror with Homelink autogradateur.

UVO infotainment system designed by Microsoft

The Sportage SX 2011 is also equipped as standard UVO infotainment system, an abbreviation for “Your voice (your voice).This is a communication system and intelligent and innovative entertainment to be offered on some vehicles from Kia in the spring. UVO offers the driver the means to easily manage music files and cell phone hands free through voice commands and touch.Designed in collaboration with Microsoft and using Windows embedded automotive software, the UVO is a hands-free solution easy to use program that allows the driver and passengers to make or answer a call, receive and respond to text messages, to access music files from various media and create custom music experiences.

And powertrain versions of Sportage

The 2011 Sportage is available in three main versions: LX, EX and SX. The LX and EX are powered by the famous engine “Theta II, a 4-cylinder 16-valve DOHC 2.4-liter producing 176 horsepower. This engine is more powerful than the old engine to 4 cylinder inline 2.0-liter and the old 2.7-liter V6.

The Sportage has a 6-speed manual gearbox (for the basic version) or an automatic 6-speed drive (for all versions in addition to the basic version). With the new 2.4L engine, fuel economy was improved by equipping the Sportage 2011 of a maximum of 12% highway and 21% in cities compared to the previous model . Counts of gasoline consumption by motor powered Sportage 4-cylinder 16-valve DOHC 2.4-L are:

2011 Sportage

4 cyl. Online, FWD, BM 10 / 6.9 L/100 km (city / hwy)
4 cyl. Online, FWD, 9.5 BA / 6.3 L/100 km (city / hwy)
4 cyl. Online, AWD, BA 10 / 7.1 L/100 km (city / hwy)

Standard Features

LX models are fitted as standard with a long list of convenience features such as air conditioning, rear power windows, heated front seats, cruise control, tilt steering column, driver seat height adjustment and keyless entry. More luxurious EX models add steering wheel and shifter knob, leather-wrapped, telescoping steering column and driver’s seat power adjustments and lumbar support. Impressive technologies are included as standard in both versions, including a stereo with SIRIUS satellite radio AM/FM/CD/MP3/Sat trial subscription and three months free. USB and auxiliary equipment used to connect the MP3 devices and connectivity to Bluetooth wireless technology with steering wheel controls are also standard on both versions.

Safety Features

Like all Kia vehicles, the 2011 Sportage has many standard safety equipment. All versions include advanced front airbags for driver and passenger side airbags in the front seats, airbags and side curtain, head restraints to whiplash, anti-lock brakes (ABS) 4-wheel The electronic stability control with traction control, electronic distribution of braking force, traction control and Downhill Assist Hill start. The Sportage is also equipped with the “Prevention of the cowling, a passive system that helps prevent rollover accident at high speed. Finally, it has a new feature, “Management of vehicle stability” that monitors, without any intervention required from the driver, traction wheels, the steering angle and the forces of gravity, to ensure that the vehicle follows the planned trajectory well. Otherwise, the system helps the driver turning the steering wheel slightly in the direction required (using an electric motor).

The Sportage also has a steering electric motor, a new Kia, to reduce gasoline consumption by using an electric motor to drive the direction rather than the hydraulic pump driven by the traditional engine. The calibration is adapted to the preferences of a typical Canadian driver and the system is protected by numerous security mechanisms.

A security leads the industry

The 2011 Sportage is covered by the guarantee without regard to Kia, a program that provides unparalleled protection to the owner.This program includes the limited warranty of 5 years/100, 000 mile powertrain limited warranty of 5 years/100, 000 mile new vehicle warranty 5 years and unlimited mileage protection against punctures. An emergency roadside assistance to 5 years and 100 000 km comprehensive warranty without concern for Kia.

What’s better than one of the first shows of the year to introduce a new concept? That’s what Kia has had to say in deciding to reveal the KV7 Concept at the Detroit Auto Show next month.

Between crossover and MPV, the Kia KV7 Concept is foremost indicator of a new shift in design of the brand. As its name suggests, this vehicle is designed to accommodate seven passengers within a flexible space.

We immediately notice the originality of the cockpit and access.At the front there are the traditional hinged doors while the rear is through the gates butterflies settle the various occupants on board.

For now Kia does not confirm the imminent appearance of a series model. However the mark is a specialist models produced close to their original concept (Soul, Sportage …). It only remains to be patient and who knows, maybe we’ll see a new model for Kia in 2011!

What solutions has a constructor car in bad reputation? It does not mean negative, but rather a lack of knowledge among consumers? That Kiawondered, in the United States … and to fill this lack of notoriety, the South Korean brand found a solution: use eBay !

Over 300 of the 725 dealers Kia United States are enrolled in the list of sellers on eBay brand. They are invited to sell their stocks via the address kia.ebay.com. EBay is making efforts to expand sales of new vehicles, parts and automotive services, including manufacturers and target, and settled on the market for online car sales as a strong player. A distribution channel to stop the neglect, and very popular, which will increase the exposure of the Kia brand among American consumers.

The Kia will finish the year with its best market share since it entered the U.S. in 1994. The automaker has launched seven new vehicles over the past 18 months, as the sedan Soul. Of course, Kia and eBay refused to give further financial details on the agreement between the two brands, butwe know that eBay is broken in the exercise, having contracts with about half of the automakers in the U.S. States.

Kia POP

On its stand at the World, sits proudly on all-electric concept car pops. This vehicle, which will have its world premiere, was designed by the European design team under the guidance of Kia by Peter Schreyer and Gregory Williams.

Besides POP, Kia will also exhibit a number of production models of the most seductive, that will confirm the commitment of the brand to evolve its design language – and translate this commitment into action.

Foremost among these models include the all-new Kia sedan, called the Kia Optima, designed to segment D. This new Kia will make its European debut at the Mondial de l’Automobile in Paris before being marketed this year in some European countries.Sales in Western Europe,including France, will begin in 2011. This sedan proves longer, lower and wider than previous models launched by the mark on the D segment, while offering a longer wheelbase. It will be offered in Europe with many advanced equipment and have a new diesel engine “U2″ of 1, 7 liter turbocharged engine with variable geometry 136hp.

The second model series clearly oriented design that Kia will present in Paris is nothing but the all-new Kia Sportage. This new model will soon be available with two additional engines, both of cylinder capacity, they will be equipped with technology supporting economies fuel and associated exclusively with two-wheel drive transmissions and manual transmissions and six reports to ensure energy efficiency even higher.

To reaffirm its ongoing commitment to minimize the environmental impact of its vehicles, Kia will also honor a number of ecological models on its stand at the Paris Motor Show. These three models that respect the environment, that are part of a Kia cee’d and Kia Venga, both have low pollution emissions, and secondly because the concept “Mild HEV» Kia Sportage, are characterized by a CO2 average of only 108 g / km and will be exhibited on the stand in an area called “green”, which will be specially reserved.

A seductive style compact crossover

A seductive style compact crossover

The new Kia Sportage looks after his appearance. He dropped the firebrand style of the previous generation of the Sportage to get to sleek and modern.

The Sportage’s interior presentation is also gaining in perceived quality.

On board thespace inside is spacious.

The Kia Sportage was launched with a new 2.0 liter CRDi engine of 136 horses to the consumptionreduced.

Its range of engines will grow rapidly from a new 1.6-liter petrol engine GDi 140 hp and a 1.7 CRDi 115 hp.Both engines will be a system for automatically shutting off the engine stopped.

Very well equipped, the Kia Sportage is sold at prices slightly higher than the Qashqai.