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2010 Cool Concepts – Kia KOUP
My, what big letters your model name uses!
Like Saturn which names its models in caps, Kia is starting to show off a concept car that they hope will garner the Korean automaker plenty of attention. The Kia KOUP is a sexy, stylish concept car now making the rounds of the auto shows. If it is receives a green light for production, this car could go a long way toward reforming Kia’s budget image.
Kia KOUP – What’s With The Name?
The variation of coupe in the KOUP’s name is likely to stir some controversy. Personally, I don’t like it, but I do think that the car is attractive. This car reminds me of Kia’s sister company’s coupe, the Hyundai Tiburon, but the Kia model certainly has the better looking lines. Kia would do well to come up with another name should the coupe go into production.
The Kia concept is powered by a 2.0-liter Theta II turbocharged engine producing 290 horsepower paired with a GDI (Gasoline Direct Injection) twin scroll turbocharger designed to deliver superior power and fuel efficiency. By means of injecting fuel directly into the cylinder under high pressure using the Kia GDI system, the intake charge is cooled and combustion behavior is improved. Improved combustion assures excellent fuel economy and low emissions. Lower grille openings enable additional air intake for extra power. Kia claims that the KOUP delivers torque of 289 lb-ft at a low 2,000 rpm sustained to 4,000 rpm. Read the rest of this entry »
2010 Kia Sportage Review
The 2010 Kia Sportage is one of the advanced models produced by Kia to date. This model was introduced during the latter half of 2009, and had very high expectations, but did it really meet those expectations; well, here’s an insight to the new sportage.
Engine Performance of 2010 Kia Sportage
The new Sportage is designed with a 2.0 liter four cylinder engine that can produce 140 horsepower with the help of a five-speed manual transmission, while an optional four-speed automatic transmission is also on the offer.
The top-of-the-line sportage LX trim is offered in both four-wheel driving and front wheel drive configuration. The EX trim is delivered with a V6 engine and the LX trim comes with a 2.7-liter V6 engine to deliver a decent output of 173 hp.
Standard Features of New Sportage
Kia included some advanced and useful features in this model such as alloy wheels, air-conditioning, tinted glass, USB audio jacks, full power accessories, and a six-speaker CD stereo with secondary audio jacks. Read the rest of this entry »