Comments on: 2010 US-spec Spectra to get 2,4L engine and two-door coupe model http://www.kia-world.net/index.php/2008/11/06/2010-us-spec-spectra-to-get-24l-engine-and-two-door-coupe-model/ The # 1 Kia owners blog! Feel free to read latest news on new Kia cars: Soul, Optima, Forte Koup, Cadenza, Borrego, Sportage, Rio, Rondo and other Kia cars. Thu, 09 Feb 2012 16:36:22 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: Greg http://www.kia-world.net/index.php/2008/11/06/2010-us-spec-spectra-to-get-24l-engine-and-two-door-coupe-model/comment-page-1/#comment-8035 Greg Tue, 18 Nov 2008 17:13:03 +0000 http://www.kia-world.net/index.php/2008/11/06/2010-us-spec-spectra-to-get-24l-engine-and-two-door-coupe-model/#comment-8035 A good idea would be Kia buying this company out. Doing so would help their eco-friendly image. A good idea would be Kia buying this company out. Doing so would help their eco-friendly image.

]]> By: Bryan http://www.kia-world.net/index.php/2008/11/06/2010-us-spec-spectra-to-get-24l-engine-and-two-door-coupe-model/comment-page-1/#comment-8030 Bryan Tue, 18 Nov 2008 02:46:54 +0000 http://www.kia-world.net/index.php/2008/11/06/2010-us-spec-spectra-to-get-24l-engine-and-two-door-coupe-model/#comment-8030 Bancho-yeah, I am a car nut and I love to research them. But my wife gets angry-I put a picture of the Pininfarina-Bollore B0 on my Windows page with all of the icons. She saw it and said "You're not gonna buy another new car are you?" She's got a point-the '08 Lancer GTS is only a little over a year and a half old. But in two more years(when this car will be available in the U.S., with 10,000 B0's available for the U.S.) the situation might change...who knows what gas will cost. Pininfarina-Bollore have hand-picked build materials for this car that are recycleable! I mean, if ever there were a "green" car-this one is it! Let's put it this way-it's going to be very difficult to drive this automobile out of my head. =;) Oh, another very important point in my favor here...Arizona is so sunny almost all of the time-that would suit buyers of this 4-door 4-person car perfectly!! It has solar panels on the roof and front grille to re-charge it...not just during drive-time either...while watching a movie in Tucson this thing will draw energy from the sun outside, and even brightish cloudy skies will contribute to the car re-charging it's capacitors! I don't want to say the description "perfect" but this car would be perfect for my wife and I. It's an automatic "transmission" though this car is propelled way differently than a regular automatic-trannied car with it's all-electrical setup. I'm like a little bratty kid in a candy store researching this little pup! It's what I've been looking for. I've already contacted the Company by e-mail with questions, more on this car later. Bancho-yeah, I am a car nut and I love to research them. But my wife gets angry-I put a picture of the Pininfarina-Bollore B0 on my Windows page with all of the icons. She saw it and said “You’re not gonna buy another new car are you?” She’s got a point-the ’08 Lancer GTS is only a little over a year and a half old. But in two more years(when this car will be available in the U.S., with 10,000 B0′s available for the U.S.) the situation might change…who knows what gas will cost. Pininfarina-Bollore have hand-picked build materials for this car that are recycleable! I mean, if ever there were a “green” car-this one is it! Let’s put it this way-it’s going to be very difficult to drive this automobile out of my head. =;) Oh, another very important point in my favor here…Arizona is so sunny almost all of the time-that would suit buyers of this 4-door 4-person car perfectly!! It has solar panels on the roof and front grille to re-charge it…not just during drive-time either…while watching a movie in Tucson this thing will draw energy from the sun outside, and even brightish cloudy skies will contribute to the car re-charging it’s capacitors! I don’t want to say the description “perfect” but this car would be perfect for my wife and I. It’s an automatic “transmission” though this car is propelled way differently than a regular automatic-trannied car with it’s all-electrical setup. I’m like a little bratty kid in a candy store researching this little pup! It’s what I’ve been looking for. I’ve already contacted the Company by e-mail with questions, more on this car later.

]]> By: Bancho http://www.kia-world.net/index.php/2008/11/06/2010-us-spec-spectra-to-get-24l-engine-and-two-door-coupe-model/comment-page-1/#comment-8008 Bancho Mon, 17 Nov 2008 16:08:45 +0000 http://www.kia-world.net/index.php/2008/11/06/2010-us-spec-spectra-to-get-24l-engine-and-two-door-coupe-model/#comment-8008 I don't by any means mean for you to get rid of your Lancer Bryan. Like I said, it's probably one of the nicest cars Mitsu has made in years and I'm happy to see that after Chrysler's meddling, they seem to be recovering well. I'm happy to see the development of electric and hybrid vehicles as well. I'll check on that Pininfarina-Bollore B0. It sounds like an interesting little car. Thanks! :) I don’t by any means mean for you to get rid of your Lancer Bryan. Like I said, it’s probably one of the nicest cars Mitsu has made in years and I’m happy to see that after Chrysler’s meddling, they seem to be recovering well. I’m happy to see the development of electric and hybrid vehicles as well. I’ll check on that Pininfarina-Bollore B0. It sounds like an interesting little car. Thanks! :)

]]> By: Bryan http://www.kia-world.net/index.php/2008/11/06/2010-us-spec-spectra-to-get-24l-engine-and-two-door-coupe-model/comment-page-1/#comment-8006 Bryan Mon, 17 Nov 2008 14:36:52 +0000 http://www.kia-world.net/index.php/2008/11/06/2010-us-spec-spectra-to-get-24l-engine-and-two-door-coupe-model/#comment-8006 Bancho-I agree, the '08 Mitsubishi Lancer GTS' gas mileage could definitely be better. I am actually looking at a car that is destined to be imported to the U.S. in 2010 called the Pininfarina-Bollore B0. It is an all-electric car, Google it and read up on it. They are not surmising what they might price it at yet. It is a 4-door, 4 passenger micro-vehicle that has electric capacitors that provide power to the wheels. The capacitors are encased in steel. There are solar panels on the roof(a large one up there)and in the front grille(small one here)that will help regenerate the LMP battery, which has been developed over 15 years by Bollore of France. The small car will also employ regenerative braking, which is also very smart. This is a Pininfarina design and it is quite handsome and futuristic looking. Only 10,000 will be exported worldwide in 2010, then as more batteries become available, production will slowly increase. I have heard pricing estimates ranging from $23,000 to $46,000 for this car, but the person on the blog that said $46,000 pulled that information out of his sleeve somewhere, because Pininfarina-Bollore hasn't even announced pricing yet. For the LeBlue all-electric car they were developing just ahead of this car(and set aside to concentrate on this car) they were going to charge $23,000. I believe the $23,000 figure a lot more. The websites are stating that Pininfarina is going to sell the car but lease the batteries, too, so that will also figure in to the pricing as well. There's a lot to learn yet about this car, the manufacturer says that the battery pack will be located underneath the car between the axles for good handling. I'm slightly interested at this point. My '08 Lancer GTS only has 29,238 miles on it, so it would really have to sway me even in late 2010 to want to get rid of my Lancer. My wife and I only run one car at a time, two cars are not needed and I wouldn't want to waste the money on two cars. Anyway, Google the car if you're interested and read up on it-it really appears as if Pininfarina-Bollore has done their homework on this car and this is not a concept car. It looks like one but it is a production car and it is coming to the U.S. in late 2010. Bancho-I agree, the ’08 Mitsubishi Lancer GTS’ gas mileage could definitely be better. I am actually looking at a car that is destined to be imported to the U.S. in 2010 called the Pininfarina-Bollore B0. It is an all-electric car, Google it and read up on it. They are not surmising what they might price it at yet. It is a 4-door, 4 passenger micro-vehicle that has electric capacitors that provide power to the wheels. The capacitors are encased in steel. There are solar panels on the roof(a large one up there)and in the front grille(small one here)that will help regenerate the LMP battery, which has been developed over 15 years by Bollore of France. The small car will also employ regenerative braking, which is also very smart. This is a Pininfarina design and it is quite handsome and futuristic looking. Only 10,000 will be exported worldwide in 2010, then as more batteries become available, production will slowly increase. I have heard pricing estimates ranging from $23,000 to $46,000 for this car, but the person on the blog that said $46,000 pulled that information out of his sleeve somewhere, because Pininfarina-Bollore hasn’t even announced pricing yet. For the LeBlue all-electric car they were developing just ahead of this car(and set aside to concentrate on this car) they were going to charge $23,000. I believe the $23,000 figure a lot more. The websites are stating that Pininfarina is going to sell the car but lease the batteries, too, so that will also figure in to the pricing as well. There’s a lot to learn yet about this car, the manufacturer says that the battery pack will be located underneath the car between the axles for good handling. I’m slightly interested at this point. My ’08 Lancer GTS only has 29,238 miles on it, so it would really have to sway me even in late 2010 to want to get rid of my Lancer. My wife and I only run one car at a time, two cars are not needed and I wouldn’t want to waste the money on two cars. Anyway, Google the car if you’re interested and read up on it-it really appears as if Pininfarina-Bollore has done their homework on this car and this is not a concept car. It looks like one but it is a production car and it is coming to the U.S. in late 2010.

]]> By: Bancho http://www.kia-world.net/index.php/2008/11/06/2010-us-spec-spectra-to-get-24l-engine-and-two-door-coupe-model/comment-page-1/#comment-7980 Bancho Mon, 17 Nov 2008 01:36:24 +0000 http://www.kia-world.net/index.php/2008/11/06/2010-us-spec-spectra-to-get-24l-engine-and-two-door-coupe-model/#comment-7980 Bryan, this is not meant to offend you as I'm a big fan of the current Lancer, but compare the highway rating with that of other compacts as well as mid-size vehicles with 4 cylinder motors. IMO there is really something wrong with the way the compact class is headed. You're getting good mileage relative to the ratings and you love your car. There's a lot to be said for that honestly since Mitsubishi's been hurting badly for a while. It's just sad when you can buy one of several 4 cylinder mid sized cars and if you drove them with the same care you drive your Lancer with, you'd get better mileage in a larger, heavier vehicle. -- Surprisingly, Mazda seems to be putting some real effort into their base motor and the next Mazda3 will have direct injection on the 2.0L motor. This is interesting as they'll be making a base motor that is actually somewhat desirable. -- I'm against extra displacement because the extra 400cc (20% larger) does *not* get you 20% better performance in specs, or in real world feel. I'm sure the bit of extra torque the 2.4L will generate at lower RPMs will make the automatic transmission crowd a little happier, but I prefer a manual myself. The current Hyundai Elantra uses the 2.0L motor and gets good marks for it. The mileage ratings are good and it seems to satisfy most reviewers with its overall competence. If Kia keeps the 2.0L for all but some trim levels then I'll consider them. If they go with the larger motor then I'll probably look elsewhere. 2010 is coming and there will be a *lot* of good compacts to choose from. -- Gas will not stay as cheap as it is right now. Even if it's easy for you to afford it's still a finite resource that we import a great deal of. I'd like to see my vehicles use it in an efficient manner if possible. Bryan, this is not meant to offend you as I’m a big fan of the current Lancer, but compare the highway rating with that of other compacts as well as mid-size vehicles with 4 cylinder motors. IMO there is really something wrong with the way the compact class is headed. You’re getting good mileage relative to the ratings and you love your car. There’s a lot to be said for that honestly since Mitsubishi’s been hurting badly for a while. It’s just sad when you can buy one of several 4 cylinder mid sized cars and if you drove them with the same care you drive your Lancer with, you’d get better mileage in a larger, heavier vehicle.
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Surprisingly, Mazda seems to be putting some real effort into their base motor and the next Mazda3 will have direct injection on the 2.0L motor. This is interesting as they’ll be making a base motor that is actually somewhat desirable.
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I’m against extra displacement because the extra 400cc (20% larger) does *not* get you 20% better performance in specs, or in real world feel. I’m sure the bit of extra torque the 2.4L will generate at lower RPMs will make the automatic transmission crowd a little happier, but I prefer a manual myself. The current Hyundai Elantra uses the 2.0L motor and gets good marks for it. The mileage ratings are good and it seems to satisfy most reviewers with its overall competence. If Kia keeps the 2.0L for all but some trim levels then I’ll consider them. If they go with the larger motor then I’ll probably look elsewhere. 2010 is coming and there will be a *lot* of good compacts to choose from.
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Gas will not stay as cheap as it is right now. Even if it’s easy for you to afford it’s still a finite resource that we import a great deal of. I’d like to see my vehicles use it in an efficient manner if possible.

]]> By: K-Sport (Boris) http://www.kia-world.net/index.php/2008/11/06/2010-us-spec-spectra-to-get-24l-engine-and-two-door-coupe-model/comment-page-1/#comment-7953 K-Sport (Boris) Sun, 16 Nov 2008 13:04:52 +0000 http://www.kia-world.net/index.php/2008/11/06/2010-us-spec-spectra-to-get-24l-engine-and-two-door-coupe-model/#comment-7953 Greg, who were you replying to saying that? Anyway, I agree with Hako. I love peak torque at low rpm! Greg, who were you replying to saying that?
Anyway, I agree with Hako. I love peak torque at low rpm!

]]> By: Greg http://www.kia-world.net/index.php/2008/11/06/2010-us-spec-spectra-to-get-24l-engine-and-two-door-coupe-model/comment-page-1/#comment-7940 Greg Sat, 15 Nov 2008 22:29:48 +0000 http://www.kia-world.net/index.php/2008/11/06/2010-us-spec-spectra-to-get-24l-engine-and-two-door-coupe-model/#comment-7940 THANK YOU!! Someone who finally understands me! THANK YOU!! Someone who finally understands me!

]]> By: Hako http://www.kia-world.net/index.php/2008/11/06/2010-us-spec-spectra-to-get-24l-engine-and-two-door-coupe-model/comment-page-1/#comment-7929 Hako Sat, 15 Nov 2008 18:10:48 +0000 http://www.kia-world.net/index.php/2008/11/06/2010-us-spec-spectra-to-get-24l-engine-and-two-door-coupe-model/#comment-7929 I really wanted the Soul to come with an optional larger engine, with a little more hp to help lift it's performance capabilities. Want it really needs is more torque, the 137 rating is adequate, but well below my Suzuki Aerio's 152 lb/ft.....which peaks at 3000 rpm. Because of the Aerio's low-end torque, I can shift at 3500 rpm's and still get lively performance out of it. I had a Elantra 5 years ago, and it was a lil weak in the torque department. I had to flog the car, shifting above 5000 rpms, to get any performance out of it. My fear is that I'll buy a Soul in the spring, and a year later Kia will offer an optional engine or sportier version. That will suck. I would happily sacrifice a little gas mileage for zippier acceleration and passing capability.....even 10 hp or 10 lb/ft of torque would make a real difference. I really wanted the Soul to come with an optional larger engine, with a little more hp to help lift it’s performance capabilities. Want it really needs is more torque, the 137 rating is adequate, but well below my Suzuki Aerio’s 152 lb/ft…..which peaks at 3000 rpm. Because of the Aerio’s low-end torque, I can shift at 3500 rpm’s and still get lively performance out of it. I had a Elantra 5 years ago, and it was a lil weak in the torque department. I had to flog the car, shifting above 5000 rpms, to get any performance out of it. My fear is that I’ll buy a Soul in the spring, and a year later Kia will offer an optional engine or sportier version. That will suck. I would happily sacrifice a little gas mileage for zippier acceleration and passing capability…..even 10 hp or 10 lb/ft of torque would make a real difference.

]]> By: islanders http://www.kia-world.net/index.php/2008/11/06/2010-us-spec-spectra-to-get-24l-engine-and-two-door-coupe-model/comment-page-1/#comment-7596 islanders Thu, 13 Nov 2008 03:57:27 +0000 http://www.kia-world.net/index.php/2008/11/06/2010-us-spec-spectra-to-get-24l-engine-and-two-door-coupe-model/#comment-7596 if it's a compact car the 2.4 will be an option. the 2.4 have not been selling well since fuel went way up. everyone knows it's going up soon. look for a compact car with a 2.0 with 5 speed or 6 speed.. expect better gas mileage.. if it’s a compact car the 2.4 will be an option. the 2.4 have not been selling well since fuel went way up. everyone knows it’s going up soon.

look for a compact car with a 2.0 with 5 speed or 6 speed.. expect better gas mileage..

]]> By: Bryan http://www.kia-world.net/index.php/2008/11/06/2010-us-spec-spectra-to-get-24l-engine-and-two-door-coupe-model/comment-page-1/#comment-7548 Bryan Wed, 12 Nov 2008 01:51:42 +0000 http://www.kia-world.net/index.php/2008/11/06/2010-us-spec-spectra-to-get-24l-engine-and-two-door-coupe-model/#comment-7548 Bancho, IMHO 22 in the city and what I'm getting of 32 on the highway ain't too bad for new world order Mitsubishi Lancer ghastly mileage. I am just so enamored with the car's beautiful styling that I would buy the car if it got 15 in the city and 20 on the highway. Almost, anyway. But mine's scoring well in the ghastly mileage department. And I group the 1965 Ford Mustang and the 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer together as my two favorite car bodystyles ever, for as long as carmakers have been building cars from any corner of the planet. Ever. Bancho, IMHO 22 in the city and what I’m getting of 32 on the highway ain’t too bad for new world order Mitsubishi Lancer ghastly mileage. I am just so enamored with the car’s beautiful styling that I would buy the car if it got 15 in the city and 20 on the highway. Almost, anyway. But mine’s scoring well in the ghastly mileage department. And I group the 1965 Ford Mustang and the 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer together as my two favorite car bodystyles ever, for as long as carmakers have been building cars from any corner of the planet. Ever.

]]> By: Anonymous http://www.kia-world.net/index.php/2008/11/06/2010-us-spec-spectra-to-get-24l-engine-and-two-door-coupe-model/comment-page-1/#comment-7500 Anonymous Mon, 10 Nov 2008 02:29:57 +0000 http://www.kia-world.net/index.php/2008/11/06/2010-us-spec-spectra-to-get-24l-engine-and-two-door-coupe-model/#comment-7500 Yes, Kia should go with a new name for a new (and much improved) vehicle. "Forte" is the best option I've heard so far. This new vehicle is "loud" in that it hits all the right style points. From a quality and value standpoint, it also demonstrate that Kia "excels." Yes, Kia should go with a new name for a new (and much improved) vehicle. “Forte” is the best option I’ve heard so far. This new vehicle is “loud” in that it hits all the right style points. From a quality and value standpoint, it also demonstrate that Kia “excels.”

]]> By: Greg http://www.kia-world.net/index.php/2008/11/06/2010-us-spec-spectra-to-get-24l-engine-and-two-door-coupe-model/comment-page-1/#comment-7492 Greg Sun, 09 Nov 2008 15:09:55 +0000 http://www.kia-world.net/index.php/2008/11/06/2010-us-spec-spectra-to-get-24l-engine-and-two-door-coupe-model/#comment-7492 Oh, it was just the way you worded it. Sorry. Oh, it was just the way you worded it. Sorry.

]]> By: BJD(Boris) http://www.kia-world.net/index.php/2008/11/06/2010-us-spec-spectra-to-get-24l-engine-and-two-door-coupe-model/comment-page-1/#comment-7486 BJD(Boris) Sun, 09 Nov 2008 01:37:17 +0000 http://www.kia-world.net/index.php/2008/11/06/2010-us-spec-spectra-to-get-24l-engine-and-two-door-coupe-model/#comment-7486 no. its just one greg we have posting here. and there's nothing wrong with maz6 engine greg. no. its just one greg we have posting here. and there’s nothing wrong with maz6 engine greg.

]]> By: Bancho http://www.kia-world.net/index.php/2008/11/06/2010-us-spec-spectra-to-get-24l-engine-and-two-door-coupe-model/comment-page-1/#comment-7484 Bancho Sun, 09 Nov 2008 00:02:36 +0000 http://www.kia-world.net/index.php/2008/11/06/2010-us-spec-spectra-to-get-24l-engine-and-two-door-coupe-model/#comment-7484 Do we have multiple Greg's posting here? Do we have multiple Greg’s posting here?

]]> By: Greg http://www.kia-world.net/index.php/2008/11/06/2010-us-spec-spectra-to-get-24l-engine-and-two-door-coupe-model/comment-page-1/#comment-7481 Greg Sat, 08 Nov 2008 18:31:33 +0000 http://www.kia-world.net/index.php/2008/11/06/2010-us-spec-spectra-to-get-24l-engine-and-two-door-coupe-model/#comment-7481 What is wrong with it now? What is wrong with it now?

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