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Recently, there are several images of Kia's facelifted 2010 Rio/Pride have surfaced on the web. The updated model features a redesigned front end with an aggressive air-intake, more prominent fog lights, and Kia's new grille. More importantly, the biggest change appears to be the availability of colored body cladding. While we cannot be certain all models will receive a monotone appearance, we can only hope so.

Modest changes also occur in the interior. The biggest difference is a redesigned center stack which houses a new radio and an improved climate control system. Other updates include a new steering, a revised instrument cluster, and stainless steel pedals.

Finally Kia has released the first official photo of the updated 2010 Kia Cee'd facelift. As anticipated, the Cee'd features a new fascia inspired by Kia's latest production and concept cars likes the Forte and KND-5 sedans. The cosmetic tidy-up includes the Korean firm's signature grille surround flanked by a pair of reshaped headlamps, plus a new bumper and hood design.

Furthermore, Kia's VW Golf contender also features restyled exterior mirrors with integrated turn signals while our spy shots suggest minor updates at the rear including a new set of tail lamps and quite possibly, a redesigned bumper. The dashboard of the car has been upgraded as well with new controls for the air-condition and audio system on the center console, a restyled steering wheel and updated gauges on the instrument panel.



Source: Kia-World

The production version of the No 3 will be based on the underpinnings of the Kia Soul and Hyundai i20, meaning that powertrain options will most likely include 1.6-liter petrol and diesel engines, both producing an output of 126HP, while some markets will also get a 115HP 1.6-liter diesel and a 142HP 2.0-liter gasoline engine.

Kia will show off a new crossover concept -- dubbed the No 3 -- and two variants of the c'eed during Geneva Motor Show. The No 3 is basically a tall five-door hatch that appears to be based onthe c'eed platform. The 13.27 ft long five-door features a glass roof and an odd diagonal windshield header which stretches from the A-pillar on the passenger side to the B-pillar on the driver side.

The two new c'eed variants are both aimed at reduced fuel consumption. The c'eed ISG is a new regular production model that adds auto-stop-start to the both 1.4- and 1.6-liter versions of the sub-compact sedan. Kia is also showing a hybrid version of the c'eed that uses the system developed by Hyundai-Kia with a 1.6-liter four-cylinder.

Kia Motors released the long-awaited gasoline variants of the Mohave SUV (Borrego in NA) today. Alongside the 3.0L VGT diesel, the Mohave is now available with a 274 horsepower 3.8L Lambda V6 or a more potent 340 horsepower 4.6L Tau V8.Gasoline Mohaves are priced on average 3.5 million Won (USD$2464) less than its diesel counterparts. With the 3.8L V6, Kia boasts a mileage rating of 8.6km/L, an equivalent of 20MPG. For the flagship 4.6L V8 models, Kia includes a ZF 6-speed automatic transmission. The 3.8L V6 models have a 0-60 MPH time of 8.5 seconds, while the 4.6L V8 models boast 7.4 seconds.

Kia Motors will unveil a new take on the Soul at the 2009 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit in January. The all-new concept based on the recently revealed and eagerly anticipated Soul urban crossover passenger car is more than just a re-packaging treatment, as it will demonstrate the flexibility of the original Soul design first shown at the 2006 NAIAS.

Soul is due to go on sale in the UK from March 1 2009. Full range details, specification and prices are yet to be revealed but Soul will be available to UK customers with fuel-efficient 1.6 litre petrol and 1.6 litre diesel engines and with a wide range of personalisation options. The Kia Motors press conference for the 2009 NAIAS is scheduled to take place on Sunday, January 11, 2009 from 2:20-2:45 pm.

Source: Kia

Recently, there are some pictures of the 2010 Kia VG around the net. The picture gives us a preview of Kia's bold offensive into the premium arena occupied by the Volkswagen Passat and Lexus ES350. The VG is set to debut in August of 2009. It will be available in many markets including North America and South Korea. A 3.8 liter Lambda V6 with 280++ horsepower will power this 2010 Kia VG.

Kia has issued a new set of photos that include for the first time the interior along with more technical details of the Kia Soul. They are 3 types of engines can be chosen for the Kia Soul. The most powerful engine of the range will be a 2.0L gasoline unit producing 142 PS at 6,000 rpm and 186 Nm (137-lbs/ft) of torque at 4,600 rpm. This engine can be combined with a 5-speed manual transmission or a 4-speed automatic. A smaller 1.6L gasoline engine generating 126 PS at 6,300 rpm and 156 Nm (115-lbs/ft) of torque at 4,200 rpm will be offered in most countries, while consumers in Europe and some other markets will also be able to order a 1.6L turbo diesel engine delivering 126 PS at 4,000 rpm and 255 Nm (188-lbs/ft) of torque at 2,000 rpm. Kia notes that some markets will get a 115 PS version of the diesel engine.

For the interior, it looks to be high in quality compared to its targeted rivals such as the Scion xB and Nissan Cube.