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  • New Kia Models for 2014

    Kia has announced four new high-spec models, which will satisfy the demands of customers seeking even greater luxury. The new models will also help Kia to maintain its phenomenal record-breaking sales growth in the UK.   The new models include Sorento KX-4, Picanto “4” and Rio “4” as well as the pro Ceed SE Tech.

    2014 Kia Sorento KX4 comes with standard 2.2 litre CRDi turbodiesel engine. There is also Parallel Park Assist, memory seat function on the driver’s seat, 19” alloy wheels, rear side door sunshade blinds and a silver front mesh grille and chrome surround add identifiable touches to the Sorento’s road presence.  The Sorento KX-4 is priced at £36,495.

    2014 Kia pro Ceed SE Tech is available exclusively with a 1.6 litre 126HP CRDi turbodiesel engine and 6-speed manual gearbox. It is able to return 65.7 mpg UK and CO2 emissions of 112g/km. 0-100 km/h in 10.5 seconds and a top speed of 195 km/h (122 mph). The standard equipment includes black leather seats with contrasting mesh inserts, an electric tilting and sliding sunroof with an automatic electric roller blind, heated front seats and a heated steering wheel, front parking sensors and Kia’s Parallel Park Assist System (PPAS). The pro Ceed SE Tech is priced at £22,795.

    2014 Kia Picanto 4 is ered by a 1.25 litre 84HP petrol engine with a 5-speed manual gearbox and ISG engine stop/start system. The standard equipment includes automatic air conditioning, 15” alloy wheels, LED daytime running lights and LED rear combination lights, a premium Supervision instrument cluster and heated front seats. The Picanto 4 is priced at £11,995.

    2014 Kia Rio 4 boasts a smart key with engine start button, a power sliding and tilting sunroof, black leather upholstery and a heated steering wheel. It has a 1.4 liter four-cylinder petrol engine with 107HP connected to a 6-speed manual gearbox. There is also a 1.4 liter CRDi diesel with 6-speed manul transmission. The Rio 4 starts at £16,595.

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    Source: Kia

  • 2013 Kia pro Cee’d GT – Full Details

    Kia has officially announced Cee’d GT and pro Ceed GT, which will make official debut at the 2013 Geneva Motor Show, tomorrow.

    The engine is a powerful 1.6 liter GDi turbo with 204HP (150 kW) and 265Nm (195 lb-ft) of torque. 0-100 km/h in 7.7 seconds and a top speed of 230 km/h (143 mph). The engine is mated to a 6-speed manual gearbox and the combined fuel consumption is just 7.4 liters / 100 km (38.1 mpg UK).

    The exterior of GT models include an aggressive body kit with new bumpers, new front grille, lamp clusters, LED DRLs, dual sports exhaust system, red brake calipers and a set of 18 alloy wheels fitted with low-profile tires.

    The interior boasts a new Recaro sports seats, alloy pedals and a a 7” racing car-inspired TFT instrument cluster to create an engaging, performance-oriented ambience for the driver and passengers.

    “The world premiere of Kia’s new pro_cee’d GT and cee’d GT highlights the diversity of our current product line-up and underpins the natural expansion of the brand into the performance car market, an important step forward for Kia,” commented Michael Cole, Chief Operating Officer, Kia Motors Europe.

    “The new Kia pro_cee’d GT will have great appeal for motorists looking for style, performance and dynamism in their next car – and the cee’d GT adds an extra level of practicality for buyers who prefer five doors.”, he added.

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    Source: Kia

  • 2013 Kia Pro Cee’d – UK Price £17,495

    Kia has announced the full technical specifications as well as price list for the 2013 Pro Cee’d. The hatchback starts from just £17,495 for the S trim level with 1.6 liter GDi engine.

    Standard equipment includes a set of 16” alloy wheels, automatic lights with follow-me-home, electric windows, cruise control, electrically-operated, heated and folding door mirrors, trip computer and rear parking sensors.

    The second trim level is the SE – adds 17” wheels, stainless steel door sill plates and pedals, automatic dual-zone climate control, 7” touchscreen sat-nav system, automatic rain-sensing wipers and driver/passenger power lumbar seat support. The pricing starts from £19,495.

    Two engines are offered in the new pro_cee’d line-up – a 1.6-litre GDi petrol and a 1.6-litre CRDi turbodiesel with Intelligent Stop & Go (ISG) – and both are available in each trim grade.  A 6-speed manual transmission is standard across the range and Kia’s 6-speed Dual Clutch Transmission (DCT) gearbox is also available in 1.6 GDi SE.

    The 1.6 liter GDi has 133HP (98 kW) at 6,300RPM and 221Nm (164 lb-ft) of torque at 4,850RPM. 0-100 km/h in 9.8 seconds and a top speed of 195 km/h (121 mph). It returns 62.8mpg on the official combined cycle with CO2 emissions of 124g/km.

    The 1.6 liter CRDi has 126HP (93 kW) at 4,000RPM and 259Nm (192 lb-ft) at 1,900RPM. 0-100 km/h in 11.5 seconds and a top speed of 197 km/h (122 mph). It returns 78.5 mpg on the official combined cycle and CO2 emissions of 100g/km.

    Check out the tech specs and pricing below!

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    TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS:

    Performance & Economy 1.6 GDi
    ‘S’    		 1.6 GDi
    ‘SE’    		 1.6 GDi
    DCT ‘SE’    		 1.6 CRDi
    S’    		 1.6 CRDi
    ‘SE’
    CO2 Emissions (g/km) 124 137 140 100 112
    VED Band D E E A C
    Combined Economy (mpg) 52.3 47.1 46.3 74.3 65.7
    0 – 60 mph (seconds) 9.8 9.5 10.4 11.5 10.5
    Top Speed (mph) 121 121 121 122 122
    Dimensions & Weights
    Length (mm)

    4,310
    Width (mm, exc. mirrors)

    1,780
    Height (mm) 1,425 1,430 1,430 1,425 1,430
    Wheelbase (mm) 2,650
    Min Kerb Weight (kg) 1,267 1,267 1,296 1,375 1,375
    Max Kerb Weight (kg) 1,384 1,384 1,408 1,490 1,490
    Boot vol. (l, VDA, min/max)

    380 / 1,225 (seats down)

    PRICING:

    Model CO2 (g/km) OTR Price
    pro_cee’d ‘S’ 1.6 GDi 124 £17,495
    pro_cee’d ‘S’ 1.6 CRDi 100 £18,595
    pro_cee’d ‘SE’ 1.6 GDi 137 £19,495
    pro_cee’d ‘SE’ 1.6 CRDi 112 £20,595
    pro_cee’d ‘SE’ 1.6 GDi DCT 140 £20,795

    Source: Kia