The new roadster from KIA

Company Kia wants to have in its line of analog MX-5. 

Director of the European branch of Kia Motors Paul Philpott said that the company has plans to create sports car, which would have been able to become a worthy opponent model Mazda MX-5. Today niche similar cheap car practically not occupied. The company management has expressed the opinion that the brand deserves to have a line like Kia Roadster MX-5. Chief designer Peter Schreyer brand, inspired by the Japanese supercar, wants to create a rear-drive car with an open top. Not the most powerful, yet easy to operate, compact and not expensive, so see the future product manufacturer.

Current and next year the company intends to dedicate strengthening its market position in auto sales. And in the next two years, in 2013 and in 2014, will launch a new model, promoting the brand.

Kia Motors is going to share the brand of Kia and Hyundai, as now, there are Volkswagen and SEAT. Kia models are more fashionable, vibrant and dynamic, targeted at young people. Development of Hyundai will be conducted in a more conservative vein.

In addition to the planned sports car, the company plans to release a compact crossover, which will have dimensions that are less than the Kia Sportage and the Soul, and expressive, colorful look.

A new generation of hatchback KIA RIO

KIA RIO presented to the public at the Geneva Motor Show, can begin to produce at the factory Hyundai near St. Petersburg in the near future. New KIA RIO is not going to be limited only by Russia. According to the company's chief marketing officer Benny Oyen, Europe hatchback will gain through its "charged" version. Version with five doors will be released this fall. But that is not limited to - soon, a year later, there will be three-door and RIA. Developers have expressed an updated version even more attention and care about their fans. Saloon Hatchback become more attractive and more comfortable at the expense of more thoughtful and comfortable finish. Soft plastics, better materials, modern angular design salon, and an increase to 22 liters of trunk volume, will add good humor to fans of Korean automobile industry. Also, engineers KIA gave their new offspring increased by 70 mm wheelbase. Extending the product by as much as 55 mm, the company became the author of one of the longest avtomobliey in its segment. Close to the record figure now stands at 4,080 mm. The current model at 25 mm wider and 15 mm lower than its predecessor. All of these undeniable advantages to help Rio compete with car Ford Fiesta, which is currently recognized as a leader in its niche. Over the appearance of new items bothered himself chief designer Peter Schreyer KIA, and now the creators tipped his creation's enormous popularity among people of progressive and energetic who prefer custom design solutions. In addition to all other benefits, sporty and stylish sensation in the segment will be offered with several engine variants: the volume of 1.25 liters (85 hp) and 1.4 liters (109 hp) and two "diesel" in volume 1, 4 and 1.1 liters (90 and 70 hp). The choice between the six "mechanics" and five-speed automatic transmission give hatchback more attractive.

Kia Venga enter the market since February

From 10 February begins taking orders for Kia Venga - urban compact car with the original design, which promises to provide not only comfort but also the pleasure of driving.

Venga will be available in two versions with petrol engines, 1.4 liters (90 hp) and 1.6 liters (125 hp). In the version with a more powerful engine will be optionally available automatic transmission.

The list of equipment available - climate control, power accessories, heated seats, parking sensors, audio system and engine start button. In addition, Kia Venga equipped with the latest generation of security systems, including front and side airbags, ABS, Electronic Stability system and assistance in moving up the hill.

Kia Venga will appear in Market

Kia intends to bring to the market compact city hatchback Venga.

Venga - a very practical car: with a length of 4,068 mm to the wheelbase - 2615 mm, which is at a height of 1600 mm allowed to make interior urban compact enough spacious and roomy. The rear seats are divided in the ratio 40:60, with each part can be completely folded to form a flat platform for cargo.

Thanks to the elegant silhouette and the rapid, expressive and aggressive front end optics, the appearance Kia Venga, established in line with the latest design trends, and leaves no one indifferent.

More information about the car and the price will be published closer to the start of sales scheduled for the first quarter of 2011.

New KIA Motors

At a factory in Slovakia, Kia Motors began assembling a new generation Shortage crossover.
For the first time the new Shortage was introduced in early March this year at the Geneva International Motor Show. The premier will be held on August 25, the first day of the Moscow International Motor Show.

Buyers of the new Shortage will be able to choose from a wide range of engines, which includes both petrol and diesel units. The motors are aggregated with the new gearbox - 5 - or 6-speed ILAC or 6-speed "automatic".

The model was created with the needs of residents of modern cities, which is why the new Shortage will be available in two versions - with front-wheel drive for those who rarely leaves the city and all-wheel drive for drivers, who often need to leave a smooth road.

The list of options, the new Shortage is a keyless access system in the interior, engine start / stop button, multiform at audiokompleksa, panoramic sunroof, and many other options.

Launch of new models on the market will be accompanied by a broad communications program under the slogan "Who makes the weather?". One element of this program will draw an unusual prize. Program details and conditions of the contest will be published shortly on the website and on the official blog of Kia Motors.

And you know what the Head-Up Display?

Abbreviation HUD stands for Head-Up Display, which, in turn, translates to English as "display raised head."

In this unit has been called "projection on the windshield. This ad hoc system of car, capable of projecting data (depending on the model, it could be speed, engine speed, voltage in the system, etc.) directly in front of the driver directly on the windshield.

For the first time such systems have appeared in the military aircraft industry. Different indicators were projected directly onto the glass helmet pilot fighter. A few tenths of a second, which are necessary to translate the view on the dashboard and back, high-speed fighter aircraft, flew hundreds of meters. And all this distance the aircraft passed almost blindly, that is very strong effect on safety.

Automotive industry always took the best from other areas, and the projector on the windshield was no exception. Previously, to enjoy such a device in operation, in addition to fighter pilots, owners were able Corvette Z06, Citroen C6, BMW 5-and 6-series. But now the industry automotive tuning stepped forward, and appeared on the market HUD-portable projectors that are suitable to almost any car model.

HUD-projection on the windshield is a high brightness LED display, which is located on the dashboard and project readings (speed, engine speed, voltage in the system, the temperature of the cooling loop - the number and nature of the displayed parameters depend only on the model of the projector), the frontal glass in front of the driver.

From the model depends on how the device is connected - either directly to the on board system, the car (taking readings from the regular devices), or through the cigarette lighter (takes readings from sensors included with the device). If your car is under warranty, I choose the second option, since one of the conditions for maintaining the integrity of the guarantee is an electric vehicle network.

HUD-projection on the windshield - this is a unique device that provides safety and comfort behind the wheel! You no longer have to constantly distract by the readings, which means you will not be distracted from the road. You always have time to slow down before abruptly stop a car or a pedestrian who jumped into the road, always notice the road signs . The great advantage of such devices is the possibility of sound or color signaling. As soon as one of the values displayed on the windshield, will exceed the permitted limits, you see or hear a special signal system.

HUD CRX-3001 - the simplest version of the projector. Projecting the speedometer is connected to the on board network, exceeding the speed limit may be asked to issue a sound or a color signal (switch able feature).

HUD CRX-3002 - has the greatest number of functions: projecting the speedometer, tachometer, voltage systems, the temperature of the liquid cooling of the introduction marker light has a color indication of the specified limits for all indicators.

HUD CRX-3003 - a model that does not require connection to the on board device (so ideal for cars under warranty). With built-in GPS-antenna device information about velocity device receives from the satellites. GPS-antenna CRX-3003 can also be used for other devices by Blue tooth-channel. Powered via cigarette lighter.

You can no longer worry about the readings of the instruments - the system of projection on the windshield takes care of this. And you have to do is enjoy the process of driving!

Temporary registration of cars. How to save?

According to the rules, not later than 30 days after the state registration of the purchased cars (re-registration of property rights) should be carried out inspection. 

And what do those who left their places of permanent registration to the place of registration of temporary and took a car ? Indeed, for various reasons, can "impatient" for a long time to move to another city or village. In this case, inspection stickers and further use of cars has its own nuances. 

So ... you came from another region and have temporary registration. In order to pass inspection (TO), you'll need to put in a temporary account your car with the inevitable change of numbers in the new code in the new region (35 - on the example of the Vologda region - Moscow instead of 177). Old (basic) numbers will be stored on demand by you during the period of temporary registration in the district of ATS.

To place a temporary registration will require the following documents (originals and photocopies) and actions: 

Vehicle registration certificate (PTC - blue bumazhentsiya); 

Certificate of your personal temporary registration issued by the village council (municipality);

Passport RF; certificate of registration of the vehicle (MV) in the original (taken away for storage traffic police officers along with the old numbers "177" with a new certificate of vehicle registration in the 35-m region with a "temporary registration"); 

  own facilities (state registration plates with the numbers 177), taken alone and cleared of mud;

  application for re-registration (of registration) of the vehicle, a model which can be found at the information stands of traffic police (militia) or a duty officer of the District. On line registration actions must specify "for staging the temporary registration";

  Receipt paid to the department of Sberbank, indicating the theme "for the registration of action - statement on the account, the sum of 500 rubles.;

  Provision of vehicles with purified numbers of aggregates (body and engine) to inspect in accordance with the duty of registration of motor traffic police.

After completing all the formalities after mandatory in such cases, checks on all databases tracing and verification of numbers of units of automobiles to those specified in the statement and evidence, you will receive a new certificate of vehicle registration and new public facilities (signs). Duration of temporary motor vehicle registration may not exceed the term of your time of residence registration, but both can be easily extended, with a near relatives or property in the property. 

After successfully carried out the procedure must be within 30 days to pass then (in accordance with the requirements of the law). When you move back to the main registration area (177) voucher TO dealt with in the numbers (35) in the traffic police department, which issued them. Instead, you get old, the main number (177) and a paper on the time required for the next inspection (certified stamp act), which after the presentation in your area (177) at TO exchanges (without charge and test the car) to a new card checkup. 

Contact region change registration 

When the inverse change of registration of the car - with the time taken for the - filed a similar declaration with the traffic police plot "for the removal of the temporary registration. This services are only 200 rubles (present a receipt of payment through Sberbank), because you just get your old number (177) and the old certificate of registration of vehicle, is still preserved in the traffic police (35). That is, if you replace the back a few saves, and paying only the registration steps. 

In addition, if you want to change the temporary registration of his "iron horse" (35) for the core (177), while in "home" region (177), it is not necessary to drive the car for inspection in the "temporary" region (35) as would be close or far he is. You go to the local traffic police (in my example - in Moscow) and presenting a car for osmotrovyh platform, the same day receives inspection report, certified by the seal. Present this act (along with the numbers (35), a receipt for 200 rubles and a Certificate of temporary vehicle registration) without the car itself in the local registration district traffic police (35), without delay, you get old (177) number and certificate of vehicle registration core of the region. Now just have to bring their own numbers to the car, not vice versa.

About the new regulation of the technical inspection for vehicles 

In 2009, the territory of Russia adopted a new regulation for implementation of the technical inspection for motor vehicles and parts from car owners are having problems because many people speak foreign cars of various years of issue and condition. For instance, the turn signals on the newly introduced regulations should be yellow, but what about those with cars imported from the U.S., and there turn signals - red? And tuning (angle) headlamps in the U.S., Europe and in Russia (regulations) are different. And what do those who have the front bumper is equipped with a "kengooryatniki"? Now these cars, according to the regulations, is unlikely to pass inspection will have a minimum rent "kengooryatniki.

Council 

For such options would recommend passing inspection at the place of temporary registration (in the outback). First, its cost is significantly lower, by the example of the Vologda Region about 600 rubles (new prices from February 2010). Secondly, cheaper and insurance - on a temporary registration, it cost me 892 rubles per year for four-wheel drive passenger car foreign car with 110 hp Third, upon presentation of the car on inspection in the province of traffic police inspector completely satisfied by inspection (not always have a special station SO and computer diagnostic equipment), "kengooryatniki" shoot do not need lights to change, too, Draw your own conclusions.... 

And one more thing ... At the time of registration may be less expensive than, for example, in Moscow, "bump" category on the management of vehicles. Go to the category "C" (cars with a maximum permissible mass exceeding 3.5 tonnes) to the category "E" (cars with trailer) in my hometown of cost (including courses in driving school) to 19 000 rubles, Verhovazhskom District, Vologda Region - in 7500 rubles. Similarly, we can get right to the tractor, snowmobile, Jet Ski and boat up to the boat (the last two options - in Vologda GIFT Department, State Inspectorate for Small Vessels), costs a fraction of financial assets.

Curious Kia Optima 2011

New Kia Optima to the coupe version of the longer, lower and wider than previous models. According to preliminary data, Optima coupe will be equipped with a 200-horsepower 2.4-liter inline-4 and two-liter inline-4 with an output of 274 horsepower. 

It is assumed that the turbocharged Optima Koup get too low sports suspension, low profile tires and a small spoiler on the trunk. Transmission in the new Kia Optima - six-speed "mechanics" and "automatic".

KIA Motors introduced the Optima sedan new generation.

At the International Motor Show in New York Corporation KIA Motors introduced the Optima sedan next generation. The new model is created development centers KIA Motors in Frankfurt (Germany) and Irvine (USA). The car was longer, wider and lower than the previous version; it created a new midsize platform KIA. Car body is made of quality steel that reduces vehicle weight and achieves high power durability. Front and rear suspension - independent, front type McPherson, rear - multilink. 

Optima received a range of new, powerful and economical engines; some engines are equipped with direct fuel injection and turbo charging. In 2011, to appear more and the hybrid version, designed for North America. In the standard new Optima is equipped with a security system that includes six airbags, active head restraints front seats, shock-beams in the doors, system of fixing the child seat LATCH system and Tire Pressure Monitoring TPMS. 

In the basic kit also includes the Optima Multi audio system Dimension with eight speakers, analog input (Aux), USB-port and a Bluetooth interface for connecting external devices. As additional options will be offered to buyer’s xenon headlights with automatic level control, LED rear optics, rear spoiler and alloy wheels with a diameter of 17 or 18 inches.

KIA Mohave with characteristic handbrake

Even the name of the marker for the crossover model lineup KIA was chosen corresponding to: Mohave. So reverently styled extremely arid desert, situated in the southwest U.S., southern California, entirely consisting of troughs and ridges and covered with just as juicy as they are wild succulents, of which the local Aborigines driven very "fire water". Incidentally, in this desert is the legendary Valley of Death. So welcome to a fascinating journey to the edge of a habitable land. 

Despite its ominous name, the crossover Koreans came out pretty nice and impressive. According to the plan marketers KIA, Mohave be associated with the public with the way the slope, quiet stillness and extreme temperatures; impersonate brute strength and composure in any weather conditions. Design team Mohave relied on the 8 key words in all the new SUVs company KIA, including the "hermit" - "a modern, simple, powerful, reliable, safe, aesthetic, dynamic, sporty". It turned out whether they have conceived in hard to say. I feel much more "extreme" and literally and figuratively (especially in the figurative) sense of the word looks like Soul. Well, in terms of "steepness" a hundred points ahead Mohave will squinting at Mercedes Opirus. 

Modern, simple, powerful - I agree. Safe - must be verified, but reluctant to go to the brave experimentation with the security I have, like any adequate driver was not. Aesthetic ... Hmm, a little unclear what was meant. Aesthetics in Mohave no more than a wooden cart, only he's bigger and more modern. So what is according to today's notions of beauty and style in the automotive industry in question? Look at these happy eyes, headlights and grille Hollywood smile. Is there a drop in their fashionable nowadays aggressiveness? A clear-cut profile ... Where's the sportiness and dynamism? 

However, the appearance of this car is extremely misleading. And misleading, so to speak, the better. Nearly five meters Mohave which comfortably accommodate 7 people it does not look bulky machine. Yes, and behaves the way it was very unexpected way. The model is very simple to operate and do what is called a light heart. Despite its scope, it is quite maneuverable, goes smoothly in the flow. Its size is absolutely not felt. That is, you quickly get used to the dimensions Mohave and then manage to create such wonders in it, which even on a compact hatchback is not always dare to. 

Naturally, this agility and lightness is achieved by different power plants. I do not know what the gasoline engine - I tested the diesel version, so I will only say for him - clearly, five points! 

At a recent press conference, one my colleague, incredibly proud of himself, stated that the power engines of KIA cars supplied in our country, comparable only to power the motor of his electric shaver. Sitting behind the wheel of Mohave, I thought - have my Electric engine with features like in this crossover, it would have plowed it on my face in the two accounts and place of living on her cheeks would not have left. Judge for yourself - Mohave equipped with V-shaped 3.0-liter 6-cylinder unit, develops a power of 250 l / s at 3,800 rpm. It is equipped with advanced fuel injection system Common Rail with pezoforsunkami, and its cylinder block is made of modern vermicular graphite cast iron with (who else would explain what it is but it sounds really cool). 

This diesel engine gives incredible acceleration, although (as with any other of his fellow Jews) in the car for a long time warming up salon. But it is not so important when it comes to really interesting model. 217 mm ground clearance, frame construction, fully independent front and rear suspension (suspension, adjustable air), a complex electronic systems to monitor the movement make Mohave comfortable to operate on city roads and on moderate off-road. 

It Mohave provides an opportunity to select the optimum mode drive for road and off-road "driving. The drive is equipped with an innovative system of ITM (interactive control of torque) developed by the Korean Bureau of BorgWarner, all-wheel drive transfer case and integrated system ECU (electronic control mechanism), increase control and reduces the response mechanisms of action of the driver. 

The system works as follows. In manual mode switching drive, while driving in the city and on highway 100% thrust is transferred to the rear wheels. For a better grip on slippery roads (rain, snow and unpaved roads), the driver can manually select all-wheel drive. This regime is evenly distributes traction between the front and rear wheels to disperse 80 km / h. 

Automatic system of permanent four-wheel drive consists of two modes (a powerful and fast). Manual switching mode power implies an increase in traction in 2,4 times in the speed range from 0 to 40 km / h. This mode gives the maximum possible power and road vehicle off-road. 

Just as with manual switching, automatic permanent four-wheel drive in high speed mode takes 100% of traction to the rear wheels, but if necessary can spread from 0 to 50% on the front and from 0 to 100% of the rear wheels. Can be optionally installed LSD (differential, limiting slip), which reduces wheelspin, even in active mode, a single drive. Well, neither give nor take - the owner of the road. But still not get too carried away by a passion for off-road adventures on such machines. They are more suited to high-speed highway, rather than rural byways. 

In general, a lot of what is good Mohave, but only, perhaps, not price. Tested my modification is in the area of 2 million rubles. If for this same version would receive 1 300 - 1 400 thousand rubles. it immediately without looking: give two! I'm not even going to meticulously select, and order the color, decorate and immediately wrap! But the 2 million rubles. raises serious questions. Of course, on the one hand it is clear where this figure. Mohave technically equipped to glory, and in a sense it is quite suitable for driving on some off-road crossover, which has plug-wheel drive, navigation, rear view camera, etc. On the other - materials such as the not very inspiring, and a cheap look and touch plastic, familiarly decorative socket "under the tree" to torpedo ... 

With such a price from Korean "hermit" would have great to compete for the buyer, given the competitiveness of this segment. The choice in his favor in comparison with "classmates" are not so obvious. There are many more prestigious models, costing only slightly. And where two million, there are two with coppers, so it is thought to weigh everything ...

The new KIA cee'd goes to market in March 2010

The 1st March this year in showrooms KIA Motors start selling updated KIA cee'd. The car has got not only a new design, but also new options. The most recognizable detail KIA cee'd has an updated grille, made in accordance with the new concept of Schreyer Line, developed by the chief designer of KIA Motors, Peter Schreyer. Changes to the front of the complement new projection-type headlights with black trim and bumper with enlarged air inlets and "quad" fog ". Additional direction indicators of the new KIA cee'd integrated into the body of mirrors, that would make them more visible. In the design of the rear lighting as amended. Due to the special lenses and lens marker lights and signal inhibition purchased LED effect. The changes were made and the rear bumper, which has become more athletic shape and increased lower studs. 

The car received a new wheel: Now in the cee'd hatchback in the back gives a wider alloy wheels in dark gray radius of 16 inches. In the palette of exterior colors appeared cee'd five new hues: rich blue metallic Byte Blue, silver metallic» Sirius Silver, bright-red metallic Infra Red, Dark Silver Phoenix Silver and classic dark blue Clyde Blue. The interior of the new cee'd also undergone significant changes. The most notable of them - an updated design of the central panel and steering wheel. Now to a driver - chetyrehspitsevy wheel with a metal insert, and special hot flashes for more comfortable grip. 

Updated cee'd is equipped with two types of dashboards - sports, with improved graphics and a red-orange illumination and panel Supervision, which highlighted the scale of a bright white light that makes it easy to read information at any time of day. In addition, the panel Supervision includes a graphical display that can display information on fuel, distance, average and instantaneous fuel consumption and travel time and average speed. The seats were upgraded cee'd new combination of two upholstery options gray fabric, which is perfectly compatible with the finish central console. Glove box car added to the volume increase to 6.5 liters. Handle opening the box, before flank, moved to the center of the lid. 

Drivers who prefer a gearbox with a mechanical gear shift, certainly appreciate the changes in the design of the lever: the ring, which previously had to be raised to enable reverse gear, replaced by a comfortable key. This solution not only improved ergonomics, but also allowed most of the casing to close the lever, making it look more solid central part. The options of the new cee'd expanded by an integrated system of active management, which synchronizes the operation of system stabilization (ESC) and electric power steering, so that a dangerous situation to facilitate the driver to "correct" movement of the steering wheel and make it difficult to those that may lead to loss of control . 

Another useful option is the updated car - help system when you start to rise, which automatically maintains brake pressure until the beginning of movement, allowing you to avoid sliding back when starting up the hill. Improve the speed control in abnormal situations intended mode switch kick-down, integrated with the gas pedal. Now, in order to perform the maneuver with a fast set speed, you need to dramatically "selling" the pedal, after which the automatic switch to a lower gear, providing an intense crackdown. The system included turn signals now has an automatic mode that allows you to run a series of three alarm indicators with a single short-clicking on the gearshift paddles. This feature allows you to make a safer active maneuvering in the flow of cars. 

The temperature in the cabin cee'd now meets the new two-band climate control system, which allows the driver and front passenger to choose the temperature of incoming air independently. Acoustic comfort in the cabin allowed to raise additional insulation walls engine compartment and wheel arches, as well as new, less noisy tire Silica. Changes undergone and suspension of the car. Its operating range is increased by enhanced springs with a reduced possibility of transverse strain and increased step turns, as well as new shock absorbers with revised damping characteristics. Additional comfort when driving on the roads of variable quality provide silentblocks new design, which helped to reduce transmission of vibration and shocks to the body. Updated KIA cee'd will be offered in the back of hatchback and station wagon. The car is equipped with an engine volume of 1.6 liters, 126 hp power of Russia's buyers can choose from 16 complete sets for the price of 525 900 rubles. Like its predecessor, the updated cee'd is a factory KIA Motors Slovakia.