2012 Kia Optima Release Date

<p>2012 Kia Optima Release Date – The Kia Company United States has formally announced plans to launch a new car is the Kia Optima. This car will be produced in 2012, starting autumn 2012 Kia Optima will be manufactured in a factory manufacturing car makers in the West Pont, Georgia. In addition it will also launch a 2011 Kia Optmia Hybrid , this is the first Kia hybrid in the U.S. will attract those looking for a sedan striking and well equipped that does not sacrifice style, comfort, performance or value for fuel efficiency.<br />2012 Kia Optima offers several features such as : 4-cylinder turbocharged, sirius traffic cameras, mirror for parking more easily, 5 seats and has a 4-door, 2012 Kia Optima is also designed with a higher level of security because it has airbags on all sides of the cabin .<br /><a href="http://carreview.tk/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/2012-Kia-Optima-Top-Side-Pictures.jpg"><img alt="2012 Kia Optima Top-Side-Pictures" border="0" height="424" src="http://carreview.tk/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/2012-Kia-Optima-Top-Side-Pictures_thumb.jpg" style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="2012 Kia Optima Top-Side-Pictures" width="640"/></a></p> <p><a href="http://carreview.tk/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/2012-Kia-Optima-Engine-Pictures.jpg"><img alt="2012 Kia Optima Engine Pictures" border="0" height="212" src="http://carreview.tk/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/2012-Kia-Optima-Engine-Pictures_thumb.jpg" style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="2012 Kia Optima Engine Pictures" width="320"/></a><a href="http://carreview.tk/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/2012-Kia-Optima-Front-Angle-Pictures.jpg"><img alt="2012 Kia Optima Front-Angle-Pictures" border="0" height="224" src="http://carreview.tk/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/2012-Kia-Optima-Front-Angle-Pictures_thumb.jpg" style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="2012 Kia Optima Front-Angle-Pictures" width="320"/></a></p> <p><a href="http://carreview.tk/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/2012-Kia-Optima-Front-Side-Pictures.jpg"><img alt="2012 Kia Optima Front-Side-Pictures" border="0" height="215" src="http://carreview.tk/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/2012-Kia-Optima-Front-Side-Pictures_thumb.jpg" style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="2012 Kia Optima Front-Side-Pictures" width="320"/></a><a href="http://carreview.tk/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/2012-Kia-Optima-Interior-Dashboard-Pictures.jpg"><img alt="2012 Kia Optima Interior-Dashboard-Pictures" border="0" height="212" src="http://carreview.tk/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/2012-Kia-Optima-Interior-Dashboard-Pictures_thumb.jpg" style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="2012 Kia Optima Interior-Dashboard-Pictures" width="320"/></a></p> <p><a href="http://carreview.tk/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/2012-Kia-Optima-Rear-Angle-Pictures-e1318589937402.jpg"><img alt="2012 Kia Optima Rear-Angle-Pictures-e1318589937402" border="0" height="212" src="http://carreview.tk/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/2012-Kia-Optima-Rear-Angle-Pictures-e1318589937402_thumb.jpg" style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="2012 Kia Optima Rear-Angle-Pictures-e1318589937402" width="320"/></a><a href="http://carreview.tk/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/2012-Kia-Optima-Rear-Side-Pictures.jpg"><img alt="2012 Kia Optima Rear-Side-Pictures" border="0" height="204" src="http://carreview.tk/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/2012-Kia-Optima-Rear-Side-Pictures_thumb.jpg" style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="2012 Kia Optima Rear-Side-Pictures" width="320"/></a></p> <p>2012 Kia Optima starts at $ 18,995 for the LX with a 2.4 liter engine and six-speed manual transmission and tops out at $ 25,995 for the luxury-sport SX with the 2.0 liter turbocharged engine and six-speed automatic. The 2012 Kia Optima Sorento crossover will be built with fast-selling, which has become the most popular Kia vehicles in the U.S. market last year. With sales of more than 123.500 units in 2010, the U.S. produced Sorento crossover represents 30 percent of total sales of Kia Motors America.</p>

2012 Kia Optima Release Date

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2012 Kia Rio 5

<p>This fall, Kia rolls out the third iteration of its subcompact Rio, beginning with the five-door hatchback. Although the Rio is the smallest car in the Kia lineup, the new five-door offers its owners a remarkably versatile interior with standard convenience features normally not found in the subcompact segment.</p><br/>[caption id="" align="alignleft" width="244" caption="2012 Kia Rio 5"]<a href="http://carspondent.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/004Kia2012_RioEX.jpg"><img align="left" alt="2012 Kia Rio 5 picture" border="0" height="170" src="http://carreview.tk/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/004Kia2012_RioEX-300x207.jpg" style="background-image: none; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; padding-top: 0px; border-color: initial; border-style: initial; border-width: 0px;" title="2012 Kia Rio 5" width="244" /></a>[/caption]<p>2012 Kia Rio 5</p><br/><p>The volume-leading is EX sits in the middle of a three grade strategy, which also includes the base LX and sporty upscale SX. EX buyers might be surprised to find cruise control, a tilt-and-telescoping steering wheel, power folding mirrors and a soft-touch dashboard on a car priced from $16,500. Pricing does not include a $750 delivery charge.</p><br/><p>Kia product planners knew that the gloves had to come off in order for the Rio to compete against the popular Honda Fit, Ford Fiesta and Nissan Versa. A new direct injection 1.6-liter engine delivers up to 138 horsepower as well as 40 mile-per-gallon fuel economy on the highway. Buyers can choose between a six-speed manual transmission and six-speed automatic on the base LX; both the EX and SX come exclusively with the six-speed automatic.</p><br/><p>An Eco option becomes available at the end of this year, which will stretch gas mileage even further by automatically turning the engine off at idle. The engine automatically restarts when the driver lifts his foot off the brake pedal. The idle stop-and-go feature adds another mile-per-gallon to the Rio’s fuel economy in city driving.</p><br/><p>Designers focused on sustainable technologies, constructing 85 percent of the vehicle out of recyclable materials. They also added a high level of standard safety features, since safety is one of the five biggest consideration factors among buyers in this segment. Antilock brakes, electronic stability and traction control are standard on all grades.</p><br/><p><strong>Test drive in Texas hill country</strong></p><br/>[caption id="" align="alignleft" width="244" caption="2012 Kia Rio 5 Test drive in Texas hill country"]<a href="http://carspondent.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/Rio5.jpg"><img align="left" alt="wallpaper Kia Rio 5" border="0" height="185" src="http://carreview.tk/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/Rio5-300x226.jpg" style="background-image: none; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; padding-top: 0px; border-color: initial; border-style: initial; border-width: 0px;" title="2012 Kia Rio 5 Test drive in Texas hill country" width="244" /></a>[/caption]<p>2012 Kia Rio 5</p><br/><p>I recently drove the new Rio 5 at a media program in Austin, Texas. The drive route included some suburban commuting roads, a bit of highway, and lots of hilly two-lane rural roads.</p><br/><p>The test car was the EX with the $400 Eco package and a premium option which adds Kia’s UVO infotainment system, automatic headlamps, power folding side mirrors with turn signal indicators and a rearview camera ($1000). The premium option also upgrades the standard 15-inch rims from steel wheels with hubcaps to alloy rims.</p><br/><p>I don’t think that I was alone in my initial impression, that the third-generation Rio is light years ahead of the models which preceded it. Fit and finish has improved tremendously both on the exterior and inside the car. The Rio is the most recent model overhauled as part of Kia’s design revolution, which began with the 2009 Soul.</p><br/><p>The 2012 model is stylish, with a sharply raked beltline and short front and rear overhands. It has a commanding presence on the road. Inside, the driver will find a substantial feeling steering wheel, nice shift lever, a colossal glovebox, nicely bolstered front bucket seats, and standard air conditioning.</p><br/><p>Infinity’s eight-speaker 350-watt audio system should meet the demands of music aficionados. All models come with an AM/FM/CD player with Sirius satellite radio and a three-month complimentary subscription, iPod and MP3 interface. Smart phone owners can stream tunes using the Bluetooth interface.</p><br/><p>While the small engine isn’t a barn burner, it has plenty of power to meet the demands of urban commuters. Drivers will be pleased with acceleration off the line, and in the critical 20-to-50 mile-per-hour range used merging into high-speed traffic.</p><br/><p>Engineers used an electric power steering system in lieu of a traditional hydraulic setup to save space and weight under the hood. The electric power steering system also reduces parasitic power loss to boost gas mileage. The system has plenty of assist at low speeds for maneuvering through crowded parking lots, but feels a bit flat at speed. On center response is adequate, but not exceptional.</p><br/><p>The MacPherson front and torsion beam rear suspension provides a sporty ride without feeling overly harsh. Standard gas shocks provide better rebound for more aggressive performance.</p><br/><p>Four-wheel disc brakes are also standard on all grades, and in this writer’s opinion, add a lot of value to the package. Not only are the rear discs easier to service than the drums which some competitors use, they are also self-drying, so they stop the vehicle faster and more evenly in wet weather.</p><br/><p>Visibility to the front and sides of the car is quite good. The small rear glass produces some large blind spots in the back corners. I was happy to have the rearview camera when backing out of parking spots.</p><br/><p><strong>Bicycle friendly interior</strong></p><br/>[caption id="" align="alignleft" width="244" caption="Kia Rio 5 Interior"]<a href="http://carspondent.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/Rio5int.jpg"><img align="left" alt="Kia Rio 5 Interior" border="0" height="168" src="http://carreview.tk/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/Rio5int-300x205.jpg" style="background-image: none; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; padding-top: 0px; border-color: initial; border-style: initial; border-width: 0px;" title="Kia Rio 5 Interior" width="244" /></a>[/caption]<p>Kia Rio 5 Interior</p><br/><p>Ralph Tjoa, Kia’s manager of car product planning, is a recreational triathlete. He has carried his own road bike in the Rio 5. Remove the bike’s front wheel, fold the rear seats flat and in it goes.</p><br/><p>Front passengers should be pleased with the Rio’s abundance of head, leg and hip room. The sport seats have more front-to-rear travel than those in the outgoing model, with better height adjustment for smaller drivers. The telescoping steering wheel includes redundant audio controls to minimize driver distraction.</p><br/><p>The armrest also slides fore-and-aft, to make drivers more comfortable. Controls in the center stack for the audio system and HVAC are easy to reach from both seating positions. Air conditioning is standard on all grades. Designers utilized easy-to-use toggle switches for many of the convenience controls.</p><br/><p>A fifteen liter glovebox is big enough to conceal a purse or small pack inside the car. There are plenty of small cubbies for personal electronic devices near the standard 12-volt outlets and USB port at the base of the center stack. Cupholders are large enough to hold 20-ounce water bottles.</p><br/><p>The Rio’s small wheelbase translates to a paucity of legroom in the second row. I felt squeezed with the front seats moved forward. Still, the extra seats come in handy for short trips around town.</p><br/><p><strong>Standard safety</strong></p><br/><p>Kia engineers utilized 65 percent high strength steel in the Rio 5 chassis, making it a safer car with improved torsional rigidity for better handling. Standard safety features also include front, side and side curtain airbags, antilock brakes, traction and stability control. Hill start assist prevents the vehicle from rolling backwards when the driver accelerates from a stop on a steep grade.</p><br/><p>Kia’s ten year/100,000 mile factory warranty includes 24-hour roadside assistance for up to five years or 60,000 miles.</p><br/><p><strong>Likes: </strong>An affordable, versatile five-door hatchback with a surprising level of standard comfort and safety features. The Rio 5 is a good option for active urbanites needing to stretch the gas budget, park on the street and who want a versatile cargo area.</p><br/><p><strong>Dislike:</strong> Lack of legroom in the second-row streets.</p><br/><p><strong>Quick facts:</strong></p><br/><blockquote><br/><p><strong>Make:</strong> Kia <br /><strong>Model:</strong> Rio 5 <br /><strong>Year: </strong>2012 <br /><strong>Base price: </strong>$16,500* <br /><strong>As tested: </strong>N/A <br /><strong>Horsepower: </strong>138 Hp @ 6300 rom <br /><strong>Torque:</strong> 123 lbs.-ft. @ 4850 rpm <br /><strong>Zero-to-sixty:</strong> N/A <br /><strong>Antilock brakes:</strong> Standard <br /><strong>Side curtain airbags: </strong>Standard <br /><strong>First aid kit: </strong>N/A <br /><strong>Bicycle friendly:</strong> Yes <br /><strong>Off-road:</strong> No <br /><strong>Towing: </strong>No <br /><strong>Fuel economy:</strong> 30/40 mpg city/highway <br /><strong>Comment: </strong>*MSRP does not include a $750 delivery charge.</p><br/></blockquote>

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2011 Kia Borrego SUV Review and Specs

<p>Kia Borrego is a truck-based SUVs are strong and fit in off-road terrain and urban areas. Some of the advantages that stand out from the 2011 Kia Borrego is a low-range gearing, 4 wheel drive, V8 engine and all options really required to make function the way it was meant to Borrego. This is not a strong point of sale and the buyer immediately returned to the crossover models that interest them. Some <em>standard features</em> of the 2011 Kia Borrego cargo capacity is 12.4 feet, satellite radio, six speakers, CD player and MP3. 2011 Kia Borrego is available in two models namely LX and LE.</p> <p><a href="http://otosuv.com/2011/2011-kia-borrego-suv-review-and-specs/2011-kia-boreggo-suv-off-road-pictures/"><img alt="2011-Kia-Boreggo-SUV-Off-Road-Pictures-1024x768" border="0" height="184" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-be93aSFMriA/TqJSuV_44eI/AAAAAAAAAhs/sPllCjkqT80/2011-Kia-Boreggo-SUV-Off-Road-Pictur%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; margin: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="2011-Kia-Boreggo-SUV-Off-Road-Pictures-1024x768" width="244" /></a></p> <p>2011 Kia Boreggo SUV - Off-Road View</p> <p><a href="http://otosuv.com/2011/2011-kia-borrego-suv-review-and-specs/2011-kia-boreggo-suv-exterior-pictures/"><img alt="2011-Kia-Boreggo-SUV-Exterior-Pictures" border="0" height="164" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-ZZOwHa7ovrE/TqJSwYllGXI/AAAAAAAAAh0/-k3-Tzk8lMs/2011-Kia-Boreggo-SUV-Exterior-Pictur%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; margin: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="2011-Kia-Boreggo-SUV-Exterior-Pictures" width="244" /></a></p> <p>2011 Kia Boreggo SUV - Exterior View</p> <p><a href="http://otosuv.com/2011/2011-kia-borrego-suv-review-and-specs/2011-kia-boreggo-suv-front-angle-pictures/"><img alt="2011-Kia-Boreggo-SUV-Front-Angle-Pictures" border="0" height="171" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-Qult-NO5Czg/TqJSyG--rvI/AAAAAAAAAh8/Fq3thvXv70E/2011-Kia-Boreggo-SUV-Front-Angle-Pic%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; margin: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="2011-Kia-Boreggo-SUV-Front-Angle-Pictures" width="244" /></a></p> <p>2011 Kia Boreggo SUV - Front Angle View</p> <p><a href="http://otosuv.com/2011/2011-kia-borrego-suv-review-and-specs/2011-kia-boreggo-suv-front-side-pictures/"><img alt="2011-Kia-Boreggo-SUV-Front-Side-Pictures-1024x707" border="0" height="170" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-awZV8ilJETw/TqJSzSj0nvI/AAAAAAAAAiE/UgSn9Gm-FAs/2011-Kia-Boreggo-SUV-Front-Side-Pict%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; margin: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="2011-Kia-Boreggo-SUV-Front-Side-Pictures-1024x707" width="244" /></a></p> <p>2011 Kia Boreggo SUV - Front Side View</p> <p><a href="http://otosuv.com/2011/2011-kia-borrego-suv-review-and-specs/2011-kia-boreggo-suv-wheel-pictures/"><img alt="2011-Kia-Boreggo-SUV-Wheel-Pictures" border="0" height="164" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-hNw-f4fZHbo/TqJS1wx-JDI/AAAAAAAAAiM/QlPylYb7STk/2011-Kia-Boreggo-SUV-Wheel-Pictures3.jpg?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; margin: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="2011-Kia-Boreggo-SUV-Wheel-Pictures" width="244" /></a></p> <p>2011 Kia Boreggo SUV - Wheel View</p> <p><a href="http://otosuv.com/2011/2011-kia-borrego-suv-review-and-specs/2011-kia-boreggo-suv-interior-pictures/"><img alt="2011-Kia-Boreggo-SUV-Interior-Pictures-1024x768" border="0" height="184" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-7qxF4tjUg54/TqJS39KjvkI/AAAAAAAAAiU/mZPu1qOGQyM/2011-Kia-Boreggo-SUV-Interior-Pictur%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; margin: 0px 4px 4px 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="2011-Kia-Boreggo-SUV-Interior-Pictures-1024x768" width="244" /></a></p> <p>2011 Kia Boreggo SUV - Interior View</p> <p><em>2011 Kia Borrego engine</em> use 4.6-liter V8 with 337 horsepower bordering given and 323 pounds of torque. If the SUV is equipped with the V6 engine paired with a 5 speed automatic transmission. If it is equipped with a V8 engine and paired with 6-speed automatic transmission. 2011 Kia Borrego <em>base price</em> starts from $ 20,308.</p>

2011 Kia Borrego SUV Review and Specs

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2011 Kia Borrego SUV Review and Specs

<p>Kia Borrego is a truck-based SUVs are strong and fit in off-road terrain and urban areas. Some of the advantages that stand out from the 2011 Kia Borrego is a low-range gearing, 4 wheel drive, V8 engine and all options really required to make function the way it was meant to Borrego. This is not a strong point of sale and the buyer immediately returned to the crossover models that interest them. Some <em>standard features</em> of the 2011 Kia Borrego cargo capacity is 12.4 feet, satellite radio, six speakers, CD player and MP3. 2011 Kia Borrego is available in two models namely LX and LE.</p> <p><a href="http://otosuv.com/2011/2011-kia-borrego-suv-review-and-specs/2011-kia-boreggo-suv-off-road-pictures/"><img alt="2011-Kia-Boreggo-SUV-Off-Road-Pictures-1024x768" border="0" height="184" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-be93aSFMriA/TqJSuV_44eI/AAAAAAAAAhs/sPllCjkqT80/2011-Kia-Boreggo-SUV-Off-Road-Pictur%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; margin: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="2011-Kia-Boreggo-SUV-Off-Road-Pictures-1024x768" width="244" /></a></p> <p>2011 Kia Boreggo SUV - Off-Road View</p> <p><a href="http://otosuv.com/2011/2011-kia-borrego-suv-review-and-specs/2011-kia-boreggo-suv-exterior-pictures/"><img alt="2011-Kia-Boreggo-SUV-Exterior-Pictures" border="0" height="164" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-ZZOwHa7ovrE/TqJSwYllGXI/AAAAAAAAAh0/-k3-Tzk8lMs/2011-Kia-Boreggo-SUV-Exterior-Pictur%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; margin: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="2011-Kia-Boreggo-SUV-Exterior-Pictures" width="244" /></a></p> <p>2011 Kia Boreggo SUV - Exterior View</p> <p><a href="http://otosuv.com/2011/2011-kia-borrego-suv-review-and-specs/2011-kia-boreggo-suv-front-angle-pictures/"><img alt="2011-Kia-Boreggo-SUV-Front-Angle-Pictures" border="0" height="171" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-Qult-NO5Czg/TqJSyG--rvI/AAAAAAAAAh8/Fq3thvXv70E/2011-Kia-Boreggo-SUV-Front-Angle-Pic%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; margin: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="2011-Kia-Boreggo-SUV-Front-Angle-Pictures" width="244" /></a></p> <p>2011 Kia Boreggo SUV - Front Angle View</p> <p><a href="http://otosuv.com/2011/2011-kia-borrego-suv-review-and-specs/2011-kia-boreggo-suv-front-side-pictures/"><img alt="2011-Kia-Boreggo-SUV-Front-Side-Pictures-1024x707" border="0" height="170" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-awZV8ilJETw/TqJSzSj0nvI/AAAAAAAAAiE/UgSn9Gm-FAs/2011-Kia-Boreggo-SUV-Front-Side-Pict%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; margin: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="2011-Kia-Boreggo-SUV-Front-Side-Pictures-1024x707" width="244" /></a></p> <p>2011 Kia Boreggo SUV - Front Side View</p> <p><a href="http://otosuv.com/2011/2011-kia-borrego-suv-review-and-specs/2011-kia-boreggo-suv-wheel-pictures/"><img alt="2011-Kia-Boreggo-SUV-Wheel-Pictures" border="0" height="164" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-hNw-f4fZHbo/TqJS1wx-JDI/AAAAAAAAAiM/QlPylYb7STk/2011-Kia-Boreggo-SUV-Wheel-Pictures3.jpg?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; margin: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="2011-Kia-Boreggo-SUV-Wheel-Pictures" width="244" /></a></p> <p>2011 Kia Boreggo SUV - Wheel View</p> <p><a href="http://otosuv.com/2011/2011-kia-borrego-suv-review-and-specs/2011-kia-boreggo-suv-interior-pictures/"><img alt="2011-Kia-Boreggo-SUV-Interior-Pictures-1024x768" border="0" height="184" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-7qxF4tjUg54/TqJS39KjvkI/AAAAAAAAAiU/mZPu1qOGQyM/2011-Kia-Boreggo-SUV-Interior-Pictur%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; margin: 0px 4px 4px 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="2011-Kia-Boreggo-SUV-Interior-Pictures-1024x768" width="244" /></a></p> <p>2011 Kia Boreggo SUV - Interior View</p> <p><em>2011 Kia Borrego engine</em> use 4.6-liter V8 with 337 horsepower bordering given and 323 pounds of torque. If the SUV is equipped with the V6 engine paired with a 5 speed automatic transmission. If it is equipped with a V8 engine and paired with 6-speed automatic transmission. 2011 Kia Borrego <em>base price</em> starts from $ 20,308.</p>

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2012 Kia Rio 5

<h4>2012 Kia Rio 5 - Sexy subcompact is value packed</h4> <p><img align="left" alt="2012 Kia Rio 5" height="207" src="http://carspondent.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/004Kia2012_RioEX-300x207.jpg" style="margin: 0px 4px 4px 0px; display: inline; float: left" title="2012 Kia Rio 5" width="300" />2012 Kia Rio 5  This fall, Kia rolls out the third iteration of its subcompact Rio, beginning with the five-door hatchback. Although the Rio is the smallest car in the Kia lineup, the new five-door offers its owners a remarkably versatile interior with standard convenience features normally not found in the subcompact segment.</p> <p>The volume-leading is EX sits in the middle of a three grade strategy, which also includes the base LX and sporty upscale SX. EX buyers might be surprised to find cruise control, a tilt-and-telescoping steering wheel, power folding mirrors and a soft-touch dashboard on a car priced from $16,500. Pricing does not include a $750 delivery charge.</p> <p>Kia product planners knew that the gloves had to come off in order for the Rio to compete against the popular Honda Fit, Ford Fiesta and Nissan Versa. A new direct injection 1.6-liter engine delivers up to 138 horsepower as well as 40 mile-per-gallon fuel economy on the highway. Buyers can choose between a six-speed manual transmission and six-speed automatic on the base LX; both the EX and SX come exclusively with the six-speed automatic.</p> <p>An Eco option becomes available at the end of this year, which will stretch gas mileage even further by automatically turning the engine off at idle. The engine automatically restarts when the driver lifts his foot off the brake pedal. The idle stop-and-go feature adds another mile-per-gallon to the Rio’s fuel economy in city driving.</p> <p>Designers focused on sustainable technologies, constructing 85 percent of the vehicle out of recyclable materials. They also added a high level of standard safety features, since safety is one of the five biggest consideration factors among buyers in this segment. Antilock brakes, electronic stability and traction control are standard on all grades.</p> <p><strong>Test drive in Texas hill country</strong></p> <p><img alt="2012 Kia Rio 5" height="226" src="http://carspondent.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/Rio5-300x226.jpg" style="margin: 0px 4px 4px 0px" title="2012 Kia Rio 5" width="300" /></p> <p>2012 Kia Rio 5</p> <p>I recently drove the new Rio 5 at a media program in Austin, Texas. The drive route included some suburban commuting roads, a bit of highway, and lots of hilly two-lane rural roads.</p> <p>The test car was the EX with the $400 Eco package and a premium option which adds Kia’s UVO infotainment system, automatic headlamps, power folding side mirrors with turn signal indicators and a rearview camera ($1000). The premium option also upgrades the standard 15-inch rims from steel wheels with hubcaps to alloy rims.</p> <p>I don’t think that I was alone in my initial impression, that the third-generation Rio is light years ahead of the models which preceded it. Fit and finish has improved tremendously both on the exterior and inside the car. The Rio is the most recent model overhauled as part of Kia’s design revolution, which began with the 2009 Soul.</p> <p>The 2012 model is stylish, with a sharply raked beltline and short front and rear overhands. It has a commanding presence on the road. Inside, the driver will find a substantial feeling steering wheel, nice shift lever, a colossal glovebox, nicely bolstered front bucket seats, and standard air conditioning.</p> <p>Infinity’s eight-speaker 350-watt audio system should meet the demands of music aficionados. All models come with an AM/FM/CD player with Sirius satellite radio and a three-month complimentary subscription, iPod and MP3 interface. Smart phone owners can stream tunes using the Bluetooth interface.</p> <p>While the small engine isn’t a barn burner, it has plenty of power to meet the demands of urban commuters. Drivers will be pleased with acceleration off the line, and in the critical 20-to-50 mile-per-hour range used merging into high-speed traffic.</p> <p>Engineers used an electric power steering system in lieu of a traditional hydraulic setup to save space and weight under the hood. The electric power steering system also reduces parasitic power loss to boost gas mileage. The system has plenty of assist at low speeds for maneuvering through crowded parking lots, but feels a bit flat at speed. On center response is adequate, but not exceptional.</p> <p>The MacPherson front and torsion beam rear suspension provides a sporty ride without feeling overly harsh. Standard gas shocks provide better rebound for more aggressive performance.</p> <p>Four-wheel disc brakes are also standard on all grades, and in this writer’s opinion, add a lot of value to the package. Not only are the rear discs easier to service than the drums which some competitors use, they are also self-drying, so they stop the vehicle faster and more evenly in wet weather.</p> <p>Visibility to the front and sides of the car is quite good. The small rear glass produces some large blind spots in the back corners. I was happy to have the rearview camera when backing out of parking spots.</p> <p><strong>Bicycle friendly interior</strong></p> <p><img alt="2012 Kia Rio 5 interior" height="205" src="http://carspondent.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/Rio5int-300x205.jpg" style="margin: 0px 4px 4px 0px" title="2012 Kia Rio 5 interior" width="300" /></p> <p>Kia Rio 5 Interior</p> <p>Ralph Tjoa, Kia’s manager of car product planning, is a recreational triathlete. He has carried his own road bike in the Rio 5. Remove the bike’s front wheel, fold the rear seats flat and in it goes.</p> <p>Front passengers should be pleased with the Rio’s abundance of head, leg and hip room. The sport seats have more front-to-rear travel than those in the outgoing model, with better height adjustment for smaller drivers. The telescoping steering wheel includes redundant audio controls to minimize driver distraction.</p> <p>The armrest also slides fore-and-aft, to make drivers more comfortable. Controls in the center stack for the audio system and HVAC are easy to reach from both seating positions. Air conditioning is standard on all grades. Designers utilized easy-to-use toggle switches for many of the convenience controls.</p> <p>A fifteen liter glovebox is big enough to conceal a purse or small pack inside the car. There are plenty of small cubbies for personal electronic devices near the standard 12-volt outlets and USB port at the base of the center stack. Cupholders are large enough to hold 20-ounce water bottles.</p> <p>The Rio’s small wheelbase translates to a paucity of legroom in the second row. I felt squeezed with the front seats moved forward. Still, the extra seats come in handy for short trips around town.</p> <p><strong>Standard safety</strong></p> <p>Kia engineers utilized 65 percent high strength steel in the Rio 5 chassis, making it a safer car with improved torsional rigidity for better handling. Standard safety features also include front, side and side curtain airbags, antilock brakes, traction and stability control. Hill start assist prevents the vehicle from rolling backwards when the driver accelerates from a stop on a steep grade.</p> <p>Kia’s ten year/100,000 mile factory warranty includes 24-hour roadside assistance for up to five years or 60,000 miles.</p> <p><strong>Likes: </strong>An affordable, versatile five-door hatchback with a surprising level of standard comfort and safety features. The Rio 5 is a good option for active urbanites needing to stretch the gas budget, park on the street and who want a versatile cargo area.</p> <p><strong>Dislike:</strong> Lack of legroom in the second-row streets.</p> <p><strong>Quick facts:</strong></p> <p><strong>Make:</strong> Kia <br /><strong>Model:</strong> Rio 5 <br /><strong>Year: </strong>2012 <br /><strong>Base price: </strong>$16,500* <br /><strong>As tested: </strong>N/A <br /><strong>Horsepower: </strong>138 Hp @ 6300 rom <br /><strong>Torque:</strong> 123 lbs.-ft. @ 4850 rpm <br /><strong>Zero-to-sixty:</strong> N/A <br /><strong>Antilock brakes:</strong> Standard <br /><strong>Side curtain airbags: </strong>Standard <br /><strong>First aid kit: </strong>N/A <br /><strong>Bicycle friendly:</strong> Yes <br /><strong>Off-road:</strong> No <br /><strong>Towing: </strong>No <br /><strong>Fuel economy:</strong> 30/40 mpg city/highway <br /><strong>Comment: </strong>*MSRP does not include a $750 delivery charge.</p>

2012 Kia Rio 5

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2012 Kia Rio 5

<h4>2012 Kia Rio 5 - Sexy subcompact is value packed</h4> <p><img align="left" alt="2012 Kia Rio 5" height="207" src="http://carspondent.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/004Kia2012_RioEX-300x207.jpg" style="margin: 0px 4px 4px 0px; display: inline; float: left" title="2012 Kia Rio 5" width="300" />2012 Kia Rio 5  This fall, Kia rolls out the third iteration of its subcompact Rio, beginning with the five-door hatchback. Although the Rio is the smallest car in the Kia lineup, the new five-door offers its owners a remarkably versatile interior with standard convenience features normally not found in the subcompact segment.</p> <p>The volume-leading is EX sits in the middle of a three grade strategy, which also includes the base LX and sporty upscale SX. EX buyers might be surprised to find cruise control, a tilt-and-telescoping steering wheel, power folding mirrors and a soft-touch dashboard on a car priced from $16,500. Pricing does not include a $750 delivery charge.</p> <p>Kia product planners knew that the gloves had to come off in order for the Rio to compete against the popular Honda Fit, Ford Fiesta and Nissan Versa. A new direct injection 1.6-liter engine delivers up to 138 horsepower as well as 40 mile-per-gallon fuel economy on the highway. Buyers can choose between a six-speed manual transmission and six-speed automatic on the base LX; both the EX and SX come exclusively with the six-speed automatic.</p> <p>An Eco option becomes available at the end of this year, which will stretch gas mileage even further by automatically turning the engine off at idle. The engine automatically restarts when the driver lifts his foot off the brake pedal. The idle stop-and-go feature adds another mile-per-gallon to the Rio’s fuel economy in city driving.</p> <p>Designers focused on sustainable technologies, constructing 85 percent of the vehicle out of recyclable materials. They also added a high level of standard safety features, since safety is one of the five biggest consideration factors among buyers in this segment. Antilock brakes, electronic stability and traction control are standard on all grades.</p> <p><strong>Test drive in Texas hill country</strong></p> <p><img alt="2012 Kia Rio 5" height="226" src="http://carspondent.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/Rio5-300x226.jpg" style="margin: 0px 4px 4px 0px" title="2012 Kia Rio 5" width="300" /></p> <p>2012 Kia Rio 5</p> <p>I recently drove the new Rio 5 at a media program in Austin, Texas. The drive route included some suburban commuting roads, a bit of highway, and lots of hilly two-lane rural roads.</p> <p>The test car was the EX with the $400 Eco package and a premium option which adds Kia’s UVO infotainment system, automatic headlamps, power folding side mirrors with turn signal indicators and a rearview camera ($1000). The premium option also upgrades the standard 15-inch rims from steel wheels with hubcaps to alloy rims.</p> <p>I don’t think that I was alone in my initial impression, that the third-generation Rio is light years ahead of the models which preceded it. Fit and finish has improved tremendously both on the exterior and inside the car. The Rio is the most recent model overhauled as part of Kia’s design revolution, which began with the 2009 Soul.</p> <p>The 2012 model is stylish, with a sharply raked beltline and short front and rear overhands. It has a commanding presence on the road. Inside, the driver will find a substantial feeling steering wheel, nice shift lever, a colossal glovebox, nicely bolstered front bucket seats, and standard air conditioning.</p> <p>Infinity’s eight-speaker 350-watt audio system should meet the demands of music aficionados. All models come with an AM/FM/CD player with Sirius satellite radio and a three-month complimentary subscription, iPod and MP3 interface. Smart phone owners can stream tunes using the Bluetooth interface.</p> <p>While the small engine isn’t a barn burner, it has plenty of power to meet the demands of urban commuters. Drivers will be pleased with acceleration off the line, and in the critical 20-to-50 mile-per-hour range used merging into high-speed traffic.</p> <p>Engineers used an electric power steering system in lieu of a traditional hydraulic setup to save space and weight under the hood. The electric power steering system also reduces parasitic power loss to boost gas mileage. The system has plenty of assist at low speeds for maneuvering through crowded parking lots, but feels a bit flat at speed. On center response is adequate, but not exceptional.</p> <p>The MacPherson front and torsion beam rear suspension provides a sporty ride without feeling overly harsh. Standard gas shocks provide better rebound for more aggressive performance.</p> <p>Four-wheel disc brakes are also standard on all grades, and in this writer’s opinion, add a lot of value to the package. Not only are the rear discs easier to service than the drums which some competitors use, they are also self-drying, so they stop the vehicle faster and more evenly in wet weather.</p> <p>Visibility to the front and sides of the car is quite good. The small rear glass produces some large blind spots in the back corners. I was happy to have the rearview camera when backing out of parking spots.</p> <p><strong>Bicycle friendly interior</strong></p> <p><img alt="2012 Kia Rio 5 interior" height="205" src="http://carspondent.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/Rio5int-300x205.jpg" style="margin: 0px 4px 4px 0px" title="2012 Kia Rio 5 interior" width="300" /></p> <p>Kia Rio 5 Interior</p> <p>Ralph Tjoa, Kia’s manager of car product planning, is a recreational triathlete. He has carried his own road bike in the Rio 5. Remove the bike’s front wheel, fold the rear seats flat and in it goes.</p> <p>Front passengers should be pleased with the Rio’s abundance of head, leg and hip room. The sport seats have more front-to-rear travel than those in the outgoing model, with better height adjustment for smaller drivers. The telescoping steering wheel includes redundant audio controls to minimize driver distraction.</p> <p>The armrest also slides fore-and-aft, to make drivers more comfortable. Controls in the center stack for the audio system and HVAC are easy to reach from both seating positions. Air conditioning is standard on all grades. Designers utilized easy-to-use toggle switches for many of the convenience controls.</p> <p>A fifteen liter glovebox is big enough to conceal a purse or small pack inside the car. There are plenty of small cubbies for personal electronic devices near the standard 12-volt outlets and USB port at the base of the center stack. Cupholders are large enough to hold 20-ounce water bottles.</p> <p>The Rio’s small wheelbase translates to a paucity of legroom in the second row. I felt squeezed with the front seats moved forward. Still, the extra seats come in handy for short trips around town.</p> <p><strong>Standard safety</strong></p> <p>Kia engineers utilized 65 percent high strength steel in the Rio 5 chassis, making it a safer car with improved torsional rigidity for better handling. Standard safety features also include front, side and side curtain airbags, antilock brakes, traction and stability control. Hill start assist prevents the vehicle from rolling backwards when the driver accelerates from a stop on a steep grade.</p> <p>Kia’s ten year/100,000 mile factory warranty includes 24-hour roadside assistance for up to five years or 60,000 miles.</p> <p><strong>Likes: </strong>An affordable, versatile five-door hatchback with a surprising level of standard comfort and safety features. The Rio 5 is a good option for active urbanites needing to stretch the gas budget, park on the street and who want a versatile cargo area.</p> <p><strong>Dislike:</strong> Lack of legroom in the second-row streets.</p> <p><strong>Quick facts:</strong></p> <p><strong>Make:</strong> Kia <br /><strong>Model:</strong> Rio 5 <br /><strong>Year: </strong>2012 <br /><strong>Base price: </strong>$16,500* <br /><strong>As tested: </strong>N/A <br /><strong>Horsepower: </strong>138 Hp @ 6300 rom <br /><strong>Torque:</strong> 123 lbs.-ft. @ 4850 rpm <br /><strong>Zero-to-sixty:</strong> N/A <br /><strong>Antilock brakes:</strong> Standard <br /><strong>Side curtain airbags: </strong>Standard <br /><strong>First aid kit: </strong>N/A <br /><strong>Bicycle friendly:</strong> Yes <br /><strong>Off-road:</strong> No <br /><strong>Towing: </strong>No <br /><strong>Fuel economy:</strong> 30/40 mpg city/highway <br /><strong>Comment: </strong>*MSRP does not include a $750 delivery charge.</p>

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