The 2010 Forte Koup, Kia first-ever two-door coupe, has been named one of the “Best of the 2009 Orange County Auto Show” by NADAguides.com. One of only five vehicles at the show to be honored, this credit comes on the heels of its sibling, the 2010 Forte sedan, being named “Car of the Month” for August by the same online automotive resource.

The most recent addition to the Kia Motors lineup under the brand’s aggressive design-led product rollout, Forte Koup was acclaimed for its bold styling, class-leading power and exceptional standard technology features.

“This honor by NADAguides.com is just another example of how Kia is moving in the right direction by offering consumers a number of appealing qualities in all Kia vehicles, including comfort, styling, technology and safety,” said Michael Sprague, vice president, marketing of KMA. “Forte Koup is yet another huge statement for the brand both in style and in value, and presents us with the exciting ability to reach an entirely new market of automotive enthusiasts.”

NADAguides.com selected the top five vehicles of the Orange County Auto Show based on a concept or production vehicle’s style and features as well as its ability to make an immediate impact on the automotive industry and predict the needs of consumers.

“The Kia Forte Koup follows in the footsteps of the slightly larger four-door sedan with an unprecedented 2.4-liter engine that produces 173 horsepower. Kia is becoming the next big global automotive giant,” said Michael Caudill, automotive expert for NADAguides.com.

Available in two trims, EX and SX, Forte Koup offers consumers an aggressively styled performance-inspired two-door coupe with an abundance of amenities as well as impressive power. All Forte Koup models feature Bluetooth® connectivity with steering wheel-mounted controls that enable voice-activated hands-free operation for compatible cell phones and a six-speaker AM/FM/CD/MP3 audio system outfitted with SIRIUS Satellite Radio.

For added listening convenience, steering wheel-mounted audio controls also come standard on all models, as well as USB and auxiliary input jacks in the center console with full iPod® and MP3 controllability via the audio head unit or steering wheel-mounted controls.

For those looking for extra punch under the hood, Forte Koup is truly a driver’s car with options of either a 2.0-liter inline four-cylinder engine (EX models), producing 156 horsepower and 144 pound-feet of torque(2) that features Continuously Variable Valve Timing (CVVT) and multi-port electronic fuel injection, or an upgraded 2.4-liter inline four-cylinder engine (SX models), also with CVVT, which delivers 173 horsepower and 168 pound-feet of torque(3), more than the Scion tC. [Source: Kia]

To buy a used Kia Soul, visit your local Kia dealer or browse through the websites offering used cars information.

If you’re looking for a used car with a different and unique exterior design you might wanna look at the Kia Soul. The Soul is a sub-compact crossover vehicle from Kia, which has been a popular choice among young and “young-at-heart” buyers.

At this point, there might not be a wide selection of used Kia Souls at the market. The model is still fresh and its been only about ten months since it made an official US debut. Still, the model is really attractive and stands out of the crowd, so it might be well worth to waste some minutes and search over the web to find out a reasonably priced used Soul crossover.

The all-new, entry-level, Kia Soul starts at approximately $13.300 to low 20s for the top of the range model. With some luck, you could get a used model priced anywhere from $10.000 to $15.000 (depending on trim level).

But you should know that the Soul is relatively a new vehicle, so it’s unreasonable to expect to find a model priced below $10.000 after only 10 months on the market. Plus, Kia’s are holding up their values much longer these days than they used to be. If you find the current prices too high, I suggest you to wait a few more months before you buy a used Soul crossover.

Before buying a used Kia Soul you should conduct a research to gather more information on the cars history, pricing and recalls. You can browse through various car related websites that offer information on new or used Kia cars. Once you do your “homework” and complete the initial used car research, you can contact or visit your nearest local Kia dealers and begin your buying process.

It is up to you which dealer to buy from. You can even buy from a private seller, but from my experiences, the best way to get a used car is to buy it from your nearest reputable used car dealer. If you get it from a dealer you can be sure that the car has been extensively inspected at the same moment it was delivered to the store. Oftenly, the dealer also gives a car a limited warranty (12 months or in some cases even longer) to make you confident that the vehicle works fine. But the warranty might vary from dealer to dealer.

Before you sign the papers, make sure to take the vehicle for a spin. You can agree with the dealer to allow you to take an hour or more long test-drive (the more the better!). Once behind the wheel, you should try out the vehicle in wet and dry conditions. Pay attention to every detail on the car and notify the dealer if you find anything suspicious.

Buying a used car is not a joke. Since you will be spending a considerable amount of money, make sure you do an extensive research and conduct a test-drive with the car you want to buy.

Buying a used Kia Soul could be a great investment. The Soul is a unique looking car that features a complete safety equipment, up-to-date powertrain technology and high fuel economy ratings. What’s most important, the Soul proved to be a reliable car and there have not been many complaints from the owners. Enjoy your Kia Soul!

Here are a few more shots of the all-new Kia Cadenza/K7 from Korea, where a model has been displayed in fornt of one of the local Kia delaerships. These are also the very first pics that reveal some details, including the rear-end of the car!

The only thing we haven’t seen yet is the interior lay-out of a production Cadenza / K7. I bet it won’t take us long before we get those pics, so stay tuned for more reports on Kia’s new stylish sedan! [Source: bobaedream / VGclub.net ]

Update: follow the jump to see more Kia Cadenza / K7 images!

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Kia Cadenza / K7 makes its early debut ahead of its official domestic sales launch scheduled for November 24th!

Kia has released the very first official imges of its stylish upper-end sedan in Korea. In addition to that, the company has also revealed the official export market name of the production version of its KND-5 concept car – an all-new sedan designed to satisfy drivers’ desire for refinement, safety and emotional satisfaction by creating ‘ideal’ driving conditions.

The Cadenza name is derived from an Italian musical term used to describe an elaborate, ornamental flourish for a concerto or aria. It perfectly symbolizes the dynamic sedan’s striking design philosophy and upscale image.

Sporty and sleek in appearance, Cadenza features a bold headlamp design with attention-grabbing LED surrounds and a purposeful, athletic character line. The prominent front grille and stylish taillights emphasize the car’s high-tech feel and are a continuing expression of Kia’s dramatic design DNA.

On the inside, there is a futuristic “floating” dashboard that highlights Kia’s uniquely innovative design approach. The welcome system turns on the exterior puddle and interior lights to “greet” the car owner, while the interior mood lighting strip, which runs along the dashboard to the door trim, creates a warm atmosphere within the vehicle.

Kia Cadenza’s dynamic design and driving performance, allied with a raft of competitive passenger-friendly high-tech features, will make it a leader in the large, luxury sedan market segment.

Available new technologies will include a heated steering wheel (for winter driving in cold markets), powered extendable seat cushions (for extra thigh support), automatic defogging of the windshield and ventilated front seats (for cool comfort in hot markets).

Soon-Nam Lee, Director of the Overseas Marketing Group, Kia Motors Corporation, said, “New Cadenza will showcase the continuing evolution in Kia’s striking design language through the harmonious blend of light and lines. It will also present a new concept in luxury sedans in terms of performance and technology.”

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The all-new Kia K7 spied again…

Spies have once again caught a heavily camouflaged prototype of Kia‘s near-future flagship sedan. Codenamed VG, the prototype has been caught while driving through a heavy traffic in one of the crowded Korean cities.

As we already know, the Korean-market VG sedan is going to become the very first Kia to adopt the brand’s new alphanumeric nomenclature system. When the model reaches to production it is going to be named the Kia K7.

The all-new Kia K7 will retain sporty and emotional look of the KND-5 concept car. The model will sport many attractive exterior design elements, including Kia’s beautiful signature grille, and will be equipped with a plethora of advanced safety technologies and luxury features.

Those will include a heated steering-wheel, along with ventilated driver’s seat with the ability to extend its seating surface, front and rear parking assistance system, rear-view camera, navigation system, tire pressure warning system, panoramic sunroof and lane departure system – first time in a Kia vehicle).

Inside, the all-new Kia K7 will also feature LED lightning, while LED technology is also expected to be incorporated to K7′s headlights, as well as tail-lamps.

The power will be supplied to front wheels with a range of four-cylinder and 6-cylinder engines, including a 280-hp, 3.5L Lambda II V6 and 2.4L four-cylinder unit. According to latest rumours a 2.7L LPi engine (using LPG fuel) will be available as well, while later, Kia could also introduce a diesel-powered K7 sedan. Both, manual and automatic transmissions with six speeds will be available.

The K7 is set to be unveiled for the first time this November, while making its foreign debut at one of the international motor show next year.

UPDATE: A friend of ours informed us about the very first shots of a production-ready and completely undisguised Kia K7! Check out the pics here

The UK fellows at Autocar.co.uk had the opportunity to get behind the wheel of the forthcoming 2010 Kia Sorento crossover. Unfortunately they only published a brief test-drive report, with not too many details included, but it seems like their very first impressions with Kia’s all-new crossover have been very positive.

The Autocar crew likes attractive body-shape of new Sorento as much as we do. Fabulously designed exterior, with front fascia featuring a massive H-shaped signature grille, will most definitely be one of the major selling points of the 2010 Sorento, but there are plenty of other features that will help moving vehicles from Kia dealer’s showrooms.

Most definately, the-state-of-the-art diesel engine will be one of them. Kia’s brand-new four-cylinder diesel engine churns out a class-leading 197 horsepower, a number that can’t be matched by any other diesel engine of the same size currently on the market.

According to Autocar, Kia’s 2.2L diesel engine is undoubtedly the best engine in the segment at the moment! It provides the vehicle with plenty of power and low-end torque plus it’s eco-friendly as it meets the Euro5 emission norms.

I hoped to read at least some words about Sorento’s all-new automatic tranny, but Autocar did not provide any details, so we will have to wait for a bit longer to hear the very first real-life impressions on the long-anticipated six-speed gearbox.

Here are some bits from Autocar’s review:

The Kia Sorento looks great. The nose is a winning combination of the Volvo XC60 and Nissan Murano, and it really sells the car.

The Sorento’s star attraction is the new 194bhp 2.2-litre turbodiesel. This is undoubtedly the best in the class at the moment, with an easy-spinning character and plenty of low-end torque.

The new Sorento has a comfortable, lightly damped ride that will happily soak up the worst that British roads have to offer. Estate car drivers would take time to adjust to the large amounts of body roll, pitching and fidgeting under hard cornering, but the Sorento maintains its line well in high-speed bends. [Read more: Autocar]

Kia’s global sales in September 2009 skyrocket 40 percent compared to last year’s figures.

With September sales skyrocketing 40 percent compared to last year’s figures, Kia continues to post impressive sales throughout the 2009. Today, the Korean secon-largest carmaker announced it has sold 155.223 units in September 2009 (+40 percent), while its cumulative sales in the first nine months reached 1.187.795 units.

With more than 208.000 units sold in the first nine months of fiscal year, Kia Forte remains the best-selling Kia car in global markets. The all-new Forte leads Sportage SUV and B-segment Rio taking second and third spot with 127.342 and 125.092 units sold, respectively. Completing the group of five best selling Kia models in the 2009 are cee’d hatchback with 92.124 units sold and Kia’s mini-car Picanto with 73.991 units sold.

Last month, Kia experienced the largest sales gain in China where Kia cars attracted 25.356 new consumers (+130 percent). Korean sales totaled 39.006 units (+60 percent), while European and North American sales increased by 27 and 23 percent to 36.037 and 26.138 units.

Cumulatively, through the first nine months the Chinese market experienced the highest gain with 166.869 units sold to date, while Korea and North America showed cumulative year-on-year sales increases of 27.2 percent (291.525 units sold) and 6.4 percent (274.976 units sold), respectively.

“We are pleased to see Kia post sales growth across all markets this month. Although scrappage programs in many key markets are currently being phased out, we are confident that we are well positioned for continued growth with our new, exciting product introductions that will continue into next year and beyond.” said Hyoung-Keun Lee, President of Kia Motors Corporation.

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Next generation, 2011 Kia Optima/Magentis to bear K5 nomenclature in its home market.

Following our news, and exclusive image of the all-new Kia K7 that we published at our blog yesterday, is another report related to one of Kia’s forthcoming sedans. This time, the news relates to Kia’s all-new, 2011 Optima sedan.

Today, we have learned that a completely redesigned Optima sedan will make its inaugural Korean debut in the first quarter of 2010, while its official sales has been scheduled to commence in May next year.

Reportedly, the all-new Optima (NOTE: Korean market model only!) will be the second model after Kia K7 to adopt the brand’s new alphanumeric naming scheme.  According to latest rumours, the model is expected to bear a K5 nomenclature in its home Korean market.

A dozen of spy shots published on the web lately prove that the 2011 Optima is undergoing final phase of pre-production testing. Although most of the car has been hidden underneath a heavy camouflage, there have been several partly exposed parts, including a roof-line, signature grille, head-lights, tail-lights and side-mirrors, that allowed us to build a clearer picture of what the next-generation Optima will look like when it arrives into the showrooms.

Styling-wise, the all-new Optima will follow the trend of four-door coupes, set by pioneering Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class. The model will incorporate Kia’s latest design scheme that will surprise many people yet again like how the all-new Forte and Forte Koup have done so.

Mechanically, the all-new Optima is a twin model of the all-new Hyundai Sonata so both are sitting on the same platform. However, since Kia is considering itself as a sportier brand in the Hyundai-Kia Automotive Group, it is very likely that Kia’s engineers will modify Optimas platform to offer sportier and more agile handling than its Hyundai counterpart.

The October 2009 Kia Soul of the month contest was won by a forum member RelenaRelena and we had a brief talk about his nice looking ride yesterday. Living in Holland, RelenaRelena became the very first non-North American Soul owner after five Canadian and one US Soul owners that won our monthly contest.

RelenaRelena drives a beautiful Soul crossover, coated in silver paint. Under the bonnet, the Soul features a 1.6L engine with 128 horsepower. The car is equipped with 16-inch tires and five-spoke alloy wheels.

Although RelenaRelena has owned his Soul only for a very short period of time, he already equipped his car with numerous (chrome) accessories. Sidebars, pushbars, chrome door handles, chrome head-lights, chrome rear wiper and other accessories provide his ride with classy and extravagant look.

Congraulations for your win RelenaRelena!

Here’s the honourable interview with the Soul of the month winner:

1. How long have you owned your Soul and what are your experiences so far?
We have owned the Soul for almost 12 days. We find the Soul a perfect car for us. Pleased that we have implemented with 16 inch wheels. Driving behavior is better for us than the 18 inch model in which we have done our test drive and we absolutely love everything about it.

2. If you had to pick one thing what was it that really sold you on the Kia Soul?
Not so sporty shape but rather modern retro exterior style. That makes you feel immediately that this car has something you do not see by other cars. We have not opted for black with this car because we wanted to retain the shape accents. In black you see this less than in bright silver.

3. Did you name your Soul?
Yes we call our Kia Soul “Diva Platinum” that was the first thing we thought after we had made some modifications. On the Internet we had seen a “Diva” Soul with gold accents.

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The 2011 Kia VG, rumored to be named Kia K7, leaks to the web before its official debut!

Looks like we got our hands on a very exclusive image today! The car on the picture appears to be the all-new Kia premium sedan, codenamed VG, which will make its official debut in November (next month).

As the image reveals, the production-ready model will adopt most of the styling cues from the KND-5 concept car, that Kia displayed at the Seoul auto show in April. The front-end of Kia’s new premium sedan features a massive, chrome surrounding signature grille, incorporating 5 horizontal bars, while a pair of distinctively styled headlamps feature LED daytime running lights.

First impressions, based on the leaked image, seem to be very good as the front fascia design appears to be light years ahead of the current bland and cumbersome Amanti/Opirus design.

A while ago, one of the car magazines reported that Kia has been considering to replace some of its unique vehicle nameplates with new nomenclatures, based on alphabet leters and numbers. The all-new premium sedan, rumored to be the first Kia vehicle to adopt new naming scheme, is expected to get a K7 nomenclature!

Right now, this is only a speculation and even if it comes out as true, it could only affect Korean-spec models. Naming, as well as other details, for the US-market VG sedan will be revealed closer to its official US debut, scheduled for the first half of 2010.

It’s no secret that the official Kia K7 (VG) launch is only a few weeks away, so so we are expecting more spy shots to leak onto the web shortly. Therefore, stay tuned for frequent information updates in the weeks to come.

UPDATE: Check out a gallery with numerous images of new Kia K7, here.

2011 Kia K7 (VG)

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A prototype model of the 2011 Kia VG has been spotted again. While nothing really changed since last week when we published a series of spy shots of the VG, the new spy shots are bringing us something new, and that is the very first image of a completely undisguised interior lay-out of the VG sedan.

Being larger and wider than the current Amanti, the interior of the new VG has been rebuilt completely to offer increased passenger space. To our surprise, the interior design looks faithful to attractive VG concept car, that the Korean second largest carmaker unveiled at the Seoul Auto Show earlier this year.

The interior features high quality materials and a range of luxury equipment not available in the existing Amanti sedan.Those include a panoramic sun-roof, ventilated front seats, heated rear seats and others.

As seen from other spy shots, the 2011 Kia VG will incorporate modern lines and dynamic look from the VG concept. It will feature a completely different and slightly lower roof-line than the current Amanti. Production model will also feature Kia’s family-look radiator grille and for the very first-time in any Kia vehicle, LEDs technology equipped head-lights!

The all-new VG sedan is expected to ride on a new front-wheel-drive platform that is expected to be shared with next-generation Hyundai Azera/Grandeur. Some rumours also indicate that the platform has been modified to adopt Haldex AWD system, but that remains to be seen.

As we learned in the past, Kia VG will be available with Kia’s all-new six-speed automatic transmission coupled to a range of four-cylinder and six-cylinder engines offering class-leading power outputs and fuel-consumption ratings.

Powering Kia’s new sporty sedan will be the all-new Theta II four-cylinder engine with gasoline-direct-injection technology and maximum output of 200 horsepower, or the companys Lambda 3.5L V6 with impressive 275 horsepower.

With its official Korean premiere scheduled for this coming Novemebr, the all-new Kia VG sedan is less than two months away. According to latest reports from Korea, the VG sedan is set to go on sale in the Korean market in late Novemebr, while North American and European sales are scheduled to commence sometime in 2010.

Based on these latest shots, we can’t wait to finally see the production-ready 2011 Kia VG in the flesh!

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Kia UK announces best-ever sales month in September. UK becomes the biggest Kia market in Europe!

Kia Picanto was the runaway leader in terms of sales last month. With sales of 3.395 units, Kia’s city car accounted a whopping one third of all Kia vehicles sold in the UK in September.

Picanto’s sales have soared dramatically since UK’s government introduced the scrappage scheme, but the overall September performance and Kia’s year-to-date result can not be attributed to scrappage alone told Michael Cole, Managing Director at Kia Motors UK. Under the scrappage scheme, consumers in the UK can get a £2,000 discount on a new car, provided they scrap a car at least 10 years old.

According to the report, the second best-selling Kia vehicle in the UK last month was a B-segment Rio hatch with 2.066 units sold, while taking third spot, with sales of 1.592 units sold, was the European-built cee’d hatchback. Popular cee’d was followed by Sportage SUV in forth place, with 792 units sold.

The award-winning Kia Soul crossover, which sells like a hot cake in the North American market, has also recorded its highest sales in the UK market since its March launch. In September, Kia Soul attracted over 550 new customers!

With sales reaching record-high 9.772 units in September, Kia Motors UK has hit a new record for the brand in any European market. Reportedly, no other Kia distributor in Europe has ever sold so many new Kia cars in one month alone throughout the brand’s history.

The result gives Kia a 2.66% share in the UK market and a 3.73% market share of the retail market in September. With total sales for the year passing 34.700 the UK performance has overtaken Kia Motors Germany, traditionally the biggest Kia market in Europe.

Congrats to Kia UK team & keep up with the good work!

Kia posts 24 percent higher September sales, while other automakers experience slump in sales.

As latest automotive sales reports reveal, the end of “cash for clunkers” program meant the end of strong sales for majority of automakers. New car sales have fallen sharply with GM, Chrysler, Toyota and Nissan reporting the largest drop in sales.

Out of 33 automotive brands, only nine of them posted higher sales compared to the same month last year. Among those nine brands were both Korean carmakers, Kia and Hyundai, with sales gains of 24 and 27 percent, respectively.

After record-high August sales, Kia enjoyed another “healthy” month with sales increasing 24 percent to 21.623 units. The best performing Kia vehicle in September was the mid-size Optima sedan with sales of 5.986 units.

The all-new Forte sedan (and Forte Koup), which has replaced Spectra sedan, has had the best sales month since it entered the US market earlier this year. Almost 4.500 units of new Forte left dealer’s showrooms in September.

The all-new Soul urban passenger vehicle continues to perform well. With 2.459 units sold, the Soul has been the fourth best selling car in Kia’s line-up, right behind Kia’s Rio with 2.811 units sold.

Kia’s sales in the first nine months of fiscal year totaled 238.570 units, representing a remarkable 4.6 percent increase over the same period last year.

“Consumer confidence in the Kia brand is on the rise, and on the heels of an all-time record sales month in August we continue our momentum by achieving the best sales quarter in company history,” said Alex Fedorak, director of public relations, KMA. “New designs, like the highly styled and personalized Soul, Forte compact sedan and Forte Koup, are appealing to a larger consumer audience while staying true to our brand’s core pillars of value, safety and fuel efficiency.” [Source: Kia Motors America]

First official images and information about the 2011 Kia Sorento have been released by KMA.

Kia Motors America has released first official images and information regarding its all-new Sorento crossover. The 2011 Kia Sorento is set t go on sale in January 2010 and will be the very first Kia vehicle to be produced at Kia Motors’ US manufacturing plant, located in West Point, Georgia.

The all-new Kia Sorento adopts Kia’s latest styling DNA. It features attractive exterior design and spacious cabin that offers seating for up-to 7 people. It has grown in size compared to the predecessor and adopted new unibody platform, which replaces the old body-on-frame design. The which provides car-like comfortable ride and

Buyers of the 2011 Kia Sorento can choose between two gasoline engines, that outperform similar engines from Honda and Ford in both, power ratings and fuel efficiency. Base 2.4L Theta four-cylinder engine produces impressive 172 horsepower, while larger, 3.5L Lambda II V6 delivers class-leading 273 horsepower.

Either of available engines in the 2011 Kia Sorento is mated to Kia’s all-new 6-speed automatic transmission, which has been co-developed with its parent Hyundai Motor Company. According to Kia, the all-new six-speed automatic gearbox offers improved fuel efficiency and improves vehicle’s performance. Six-speed manual tranny is available on base Sorento models. Both engines can be mated to either front or all-wheel drive configurations.

In addition to improved comfort and performance, the 2011 Kia Sorento hosts a number of high-tech features, including a push button-start ignition, rear sonar back-up cameras, voice-activated navigation, air ionization purification technology, SIRIUS Satellite Radio, auxiliary and USB audio input jacks for MP3 player, Bluetooth connectivity. For the very first time, Sorento is also available with large panoramic sunroof.

“With a spacious, comfortable interior and multiple convenience features, the 2011 Sorento is the perfect, versatile choice for couples or young families taking a weekend getaway or merely handling everyday responsibilities,” said Tom Loveless, vice president of sales for KMA [Source: Kia]

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New spy shots of the upcoming 2011 Kia VG sedan surfaced to the web today. The set of latest spy images shows a heavily camouflaged, white painted VG sedan prototype parked in a parking garage.

Kia’s flagship sedan is expected to get a wide variety of efficient four-cylinder and six-cylinder engines, including a 2.4L Theta II and revised V6 Lambda engines. The 2.4L four-cylinder engine will feature Kia’s latest direct injection gasoline (GDI) technology and generate 201 horsepower.

As latest rumors suggest, Kia will be following downsizing route and replace the 3.8L engine with the all-new 3.5L V6 unit. Such particular engine has already been introduced in the beautiful VG concept car that made its inaugural debut at the Seoul Auto Show earlier this year.

Along with modern engine line-up, Kia will also introduce the all-new 6-speed automatic transmission in the VG sedan. The 6-speed automatic gearbox has been first applied to the 2010 Sorento, which goes on sale in the States in January next year, and will soon find its way to other mid-size Kia vehicles. Reportedly, next generation Kia Optima and 2011 Sportage will both have it as well.

Another interesting information about the 2011 Kia VG is that Kia will likely bring the model to Europe and try to steal some sales from luxury carmakers such as Audi and BMW.

To succeed in Europe, Kia will have to offer the VG with a powerful, yet fuel efficient diesel engine and load it with luxury features. For Europe, the Korean carmaker will probably choose between a highly potent 2.2L four-cylinder engine with 197 horsepower and 3.0L V6 with 250 horsepower.

Regarding its luxury features, we have learned that the forthcoming Kia VG will be equipped with LED technology in both, head-lamps and tail-lamps! It will also feature ventilated front seats, parking guide system, rear heated seats and panoramic sunroof.

European (and US) sales are scheduled to commence in the second half of 2010, while Korean sales will kick off already this year.