Brazil has seen the introduction of a new model produced by the Korean producer Kia. The car is the Kia Soul Flex, the initial car made in the Asian country to proffer the ‘flexible power. The Soul Flex just presented to the Sao Paulo Motor show can be powered with either ethanol or gasoline, both individually and mixed. Not merely that, but it is also one of the initial car to travel entirely on ethanol, but till now that it was possible to use blends up to 85% ethanol.

Obviously, the major benefit to exploit ethanol to power a car is the price. In a country like Brazil, which is the moment largest manufacturer / customer in the world of this choice fuel, the Kia Soul Flex becomes fully competitive choice. A complete of ethanol is in fact substantially cheaper than a gas station.

According to the producer, the car produces a power of 128 hp with a highest torque of 161 Nm, creating it slightly stronger than the standard version of the Kia Soul. In addition, the Soul Flex presents an increase of ‘efficiency by 44% compared to the common petrol version. This is due to changes to the engine of the car 1.6.

In Brazil, the Kia Soul Flex shall be sold from the starting of next year, and shall be subject to a tax of 2% less than petrol cars, thus adding important price savings. Brazil in the car with stretchy power signifies 85% of new registrations.

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The new edition of the sedan Kia Optima might soon be equipped with a sound system formed by the company infotainment Harman. This system, designed specially for the Optima in celebration of 11 years of cooperation with Kia Motors, consists of a lofty definition system with 12 speakers produced by the company Infinity (a subsidiary of Harman) , with a amplifier 550- watts and advanced indication processor DSP. The well -equipped car goes on sale later this year.

The Infinity audio system can play dissimilar formats, including satellite radio Sirius and provides the capability to join outside devices such as iPod, iPhone and MP3 players thanks to the auxiliary input jack. The 12 speakers are positioned at eight points of the passenger with a central speaker and 100- mm installed in the other branches, as well as a subwoofer 200 mm in the back.

“The major symbol of a attribute car audio system – described Michael Mauser, Co -president of Harman Automotive – Is the capability to proffer initial listening experience of both the driver and passengers. Infinity audio system with the 2011 version of the Kia Optima shall get great results and definitely we anticipation to convince all clients Kia”.

The next-generation Kia Optima joins the other models the Korean producer already equipped with the Infinity audio system, such as Kia Sorento and Kia Borrego.

Os rioja announce yesterday and has already been formally presented at the Chicago Auto Show the new Kia Forte for the U.S. market. Most notable is the improvement in section such as aesthetics, quality and mechanical property compared to Spectra, known as Cerato in other market. The Forte is undeniably a product that will be assumed to speak for his good qualities and price engines that consume very little, especially in version ECO. For those who want to block a proposed Kia benefits of 2.4 liters, which can climb one step in a dynamic front Andalusia Cerato. What we liked least is the design of the range for the luxury car U.S., which only allows you to link the finish sportier SX Andalusia engine of 173 hp 2.4i 16v, leaving level LX and EX for the 2.0i 16v of 156 hp.

As for transmission, mechanical “little” features a run of five-speed manual transmission, with an optional automatic four. In 2.4i, supply is more exciting with a manual or an automatic six-five. In terms of equipment, we also found a great upgrading on its predecessor. Besides depending on the termination, may be more advanced sound system, alloy wheel, 17 inch, electric sunroof, leather seats, metallic paint and more. The only question that remains for us to clear up is the price, which has not been announced but all indication are that Kia will make an effort to make it one of latest car the most competitive vehicle segment. If we add this to your wise aesthetic finished convincing and frugal engines, the mixture can be dangerous even for the Japanese, current leaders of the segment.

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Already been hearing strong rumors that Kia may bring Soul’ster production before even being submit, and we assume that the South Korean manufacturer latest statement only serve to confirm the issue, rather than continue talking about “possible future. Alex Fedora, Kia Motors America spokeswoman, said to Automotive News that “the response has been so overwhelming [positive mind] that the next production of a pickup based on the recreational Kia Soul is one of the potential in the shuffle central.

Recall that in its debut, this model was describe as a pure and simple study design, but created so that production could reach. ” Officially, Kia executive have yet to give his final Soul’ster Andalusia street, but if the five-door model works as expected, does not appear that his brother surfer will have to overcome major obstacle to assembly lines. Kia tried to bring some sun and fun to Detroit today with its Soul’ster concept car. Its open top design and roomy interior are meant to hearten people to take the day off and enjoy themselves. Whether or not Kia will build a making version of the Soul’ster is motionless awake in the air.

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The amount of turnover that is taking Lotus its engineering department in new years is truly impressive. Manufacturer increasingly turns to outside expert to try to improve the presentation of their vehicle, investigate new form of production or reduce their emission pollutants smaller structure. In all this, the house found by Colin Chapman is an expert, and every day expands its list of customers. ULIMO mark Hethel to visit (to be known) has been Kia, which has sign an agreement to collaborate on Lotus and development of their racks, starting with the Soul.

Apparently, and according to the British magazine Car (well informed on everything that has to do with Lotus) Korean brand is look to the European variant of Soul meet the requirements of the public on the old continent, much more demanding in terms Andalusia curve behavior in all cars. The good news is that in the future will see new products that Kia will behave as the best cars in each segment. Focus, ready to come out there Proceed retouch by a Lotus!

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