2010 and 2011 Kia New Cars Showroom
Wednesday, 23 June 2010
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Kia Model Information | 2010 and 2011 Kia New Cars Showroom | Kia Automotive Parts and Accessories | |
Kia Borrego Kia Forte Kia Forte Koup Kia Optima Kia Rio Kia Rio5 Kia Rondo | Kia Sedona Kia Sorento Kia Soul Kia Spectra Kia Sportage |
2010 Kia Borrego
The South Korean automaker will not sell the full-size Borrego in the United States in 2010 due to slow sales. Higher fuel prices put a dent in the large SUV sales market just as the Borrego was introduced.fueleconomy.gov shows that a 2011 Kia Borrego may be in the works.
2010 Kia Forte
Starting MSRP | Invoice | |
Forte 4dr Sedan LX | $13,695 | $13,430 |
Forte 4dr Sedan EX | $15,995 | $15,230 |
Forte 4dr Sedan SX | $17,495 | $16,660 |
Destination Charge: $695 |
The Kia Forte has a crisp, sporty styling that gives the sedan an athletic shape.
The base LX sedan comes standard with 15-inch steel wheels, while the midlevel EX model has 16-inch alloy rims. The performance-oriented SX trim, which features a sport suspension, has 17-inch alloy wheels and a rear spoiler. A sunroof is optional.
The 5-seat cabin has decent materials. Some of the optional elements have a high-end feel that is unusual in a compact car.
The front bucket seats are finished in cloth, and leather upholstery is optional. The backseat is quite spacious for a compact car and can comfortably accommodate taller passengers. The 14.7-cubic-foot trunk is sizable for this class, and it can be expanded by folding the 60/40-split backseat. The release levers for that function are in the trunk.
The base LX trim is void of amenities like air conditioning, cruise control, and power windows and locks, but that will keep its base price low. The EX has all those features plus remote keyless entry, map lights and steering-wheel audio controls. The SX adds a telescoping steering wheel and cloth seats with sporty, red stitching.
Standard features include all-disc antilock brakes, side-impact airbags for the front seats, side curtain airbags, an electronic stability system and active head restraints for the front seats.
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2010 Kia Forte Koup
Starting MSRP | Invoice | |
Forte 2dr Coupe EX | $16,595 | $15,810 |
Forte 2dr Coupe SX | $17,695 | $16,860 |
Destination Charge: $695 |
The 2010 Kia Forte Koup EX comes standard with a 5-speed manual transmission, and a 4-speed automatic is available. The Forte EX features a 2.0L I4 that creates 156-hp and 144 lb-ft of torque. The Forte Koup SX has a 2.4L I4 produces 173 hp and 168 lb-ft of torque. The SX comes standard with a 6-speed manual transmission, and a 5-speed automatic is available. Both models have a front-wheel-drive unibody frame. The 2.0L engine makes 25 mpg in the city and 34 mpg on the highway with either the manual or automatic transmission. The 2.4L gets 22 mpg in the city and 32 mpg on the highway with either transmission.
Standard alloy wheels measure 16 inches on the EX and 17 inches on the SX. The SX gets larger brakes and a sport-tuned suspension. The Kia Forte Koup has vertical fog light insets, a blacked-out grille and lower air dam, and a lower air diffuser in back.
The front seats have larger side bolsters than the sedan. Leather upholstery with heated seats is optional. Trunk volume measures 12.6 cubic feet which is less than the sedan's 14.7 cubic feet. The Forte Koup includes six airbags, antilock brakes and an electronic stability system as standard equipment.
The front seats have larger side bolsters than the sedan. Leather upholstery with heated seats is optional. Trunk volume measures 12.6 cubic feet which is less than the sedan's 14.7 cubic feet. The Forte Koup includes six airbags, antilock brakes and an electronic stability system as standard equipment.
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2011 Kia Optima
With its redesign for 2011, Kia has transformed its Optima family sedan from a plain, forgettable entry to one of the most distinctively styled cars in the class. In addition to new exterior and interior styling, the 2011 Optima offers a choice of more powerful engines as well as a 2.4-liter hybrid version. The three trim levels are LX, EX and SX. It is scheduled to hit dealerships in fall 2010, with the hybrid arriving in early 2011.
With its creased sheet metal and low-slung shape, there's a luxury-car sophistication to the Optima's exterior that you don't see in a lot of family sedans. The Optima features the new face of Kia cars that we've seen on models like the Sorento and Sportage crossovers. It's essentially a black mesh grille bordered by angular headlights, and the design enhances the car's aggressiveness. The placement of the Kia badge above the grille is a little odd-looking, though.
The base LX trim comes with 16-inch steel wheels, dual chrome exhaust tips and supplementary turn signals in the side mirrors. The midlevel EX gets 17-inch alloy wheels, fog lights, heated side mirrors and chrome-accented body-color door handles. The sport-themed SX gains 18-inch alloy wheels that are partially painted black, auto-leveling high-intensity-discharge headlights, LED taillights, a small rear spoiler and red brake calipers. A panoramic sunroof is available.
The 5-person cabin features front bucket seats and a rear bench seat. The redesigned interior features a more driver-oriented design, with the entire center control panel angled toward the driver.
Standard features include a tilt/telescoping steering wheel, cloth seats, a cooled glove box, a CD stereo with a complimentary three-month Sirius Satellite Radio subscription, auxiliary and USB ports, and Bluetooth for hands-free cell phone use. EX trims add Kia's UVO entertainment and communication system that's similar to Ford's Sync technology, a power driver's seat, a backup camera, push-button start, dual-zone automatic air conditioning, a leather-wrapped steering wheel and shifter, and an auto-dimming rearview mirror. The top-of-the-line SX features leather upholstery, stitched seams, paddle shifters in front of the steering wheel, metal pedals and illuminated scuff plates.
Available features include a memory feature for the driver's seat, heated and cooled front seats, rear seat heaters, a heated steering wheel, HID headlights with auto leveling, rear lip spoiler and a navigation system that incorporates Infinity surround sound.
The base engine for the front-wheel-drive Optima is a 200-horsepower, 2.4-liter 4-cylinder that teams with either a 6-speed manual or a 6-speed automatic transmission. SX versions are powered by the 274-hp, turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder, which works only with the automatic transmission. Details on the available hybrid model weren't available as of publication.
Standard safety features include antilock brakes, side-impact airbags for the front seats, side curtain airbags, an electronic stability system and active front head restraints.
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2010 Kia Rio
Starting MSRP | Invoice | |
Rio 4dr Sedan Base | $11,695 | $11,470 |
Rio 4dr Sedan LX | $13,795 | $13,330 |
Rio 4dr Sedan SX | $14,895 | $13,990 |
Destination Charge: $695 |
The Kia Rio sedan the entry-level, small car. There are three trim levels: Base model, LX and the SX.
The Kias Rio5 hatchback is listed separately.
Rio gets a minor facelift with a revised grille and front and rear bumpers. The LX and SX gain turn-signal indicators integrated into the side mirrors. Inside, there is an optional voice-activated Bluetooth capability and a second front power outlet that replaces the cigarette lighter. All models now have a tire pressure monitoring system and red-orange interior lighting. Cars with an automatic transmission add an EcoMinder indicator that glows green to denote efficient driving.
The Rio features a black mesh grille and swept-back headlights.
- Available 14-, 15- or 16-inch wheels
- Standard auto-off headlamps
- Optional heated power mirrors
- Optional rear spoiler
- Optional fog lamps
The interior design is fairly conservative. But, the SX models include chrome dashboard accents, unique sport seat fabric and a leather-wrapped steering wheel and shift knob with red stitching.
- Optional air conditioning
- Optional 60/40-split bench
- Optional power windows and locks
- Optional keyless entry
- Optional steering-wheel-mounted audio controls
- Optional USB interface for MP3 players
- Optional floor mats
The Rio Base is only available with a 5-speed manual transmission.
- 110-horsepower, 1.6-liter inline, 4-cylinder engine with 107 pounds-feet of torque
- Available 4-speed automatic transmission (LX and SX)
- Optional power steering
Safety features include:
- Standard side-impact airbags
- Standard side curtain airbags
- Standard child-safety locks
- Optional antilock brakes with rear discs
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2010 Kia Rio5
Starting MSRP | Invoice | |
Rio5 4dr Hatchback LX | $13,895 | $13,430 |
Rio5 4dr Hatchback SX | $15,195 | $14,270 |
Destination Charge: $695 |
The Rio5 is a sporty hatchback that comes in the moderately equipped LX and sporty SX trim levels.
The Rio5 gets a minor facelift with a revised grille and front and rear bumpers, and there are turn-signal indicators integrated into the side mirrors. The SX adds new alloy wheels and a chrome exhaust outlet. The newly optional voice-activated Bluetooth capability and a second front power outlet that replaces the cigarette lighter are nice additions. Both the LX and SX have a tire pressure monitoring system and red-orange interior lighting. If equipped with an automatic transmission, it adds an EcoMinder indicator that glows green to denote efficient driving.
Created with a European-inspired exterior, the Rio5 features a black mesh grille and swept-back headlights. The wheel well openings have a sculpted design, and it's equipped with body-colored mirrors.
- Available 14-, 15- or 16-inch wheels
- Standard auto-off headlights
- Optional power heated mirrors
- Optional rear spoiler and fog lamps
The Rio5 can seat up to five passengers and has a 60/40-split folding rear bench. The Rio5 SX has chrome dashboard accents and red stitching on the steering wheel, gearshift knob and door panels. A USB connector is standard.
- Available cloth or sports-cloth upholstery
- Standard air conditioning
- Standard Sirius Satellite Radio
- Optional power windows and locks
- Optional keyless entry
- Optional steering-wheel-mounted controls
- Optional leather-wrapped steering wheel and gearshift and metal-finished pedals
The Rio5 is powered by:
- 110-horsepower, 1.6-liter 4-cylinder engine with 107 pounds-feet of torque
- Standard 5-speed manual transmission
- Optional 4-speed automatic transmission
- Standard speed-sensitive power steering
The Rio comes fairly well equipped with safety features.
- Standard side-impact airbags
- Standard side curtain airbags
- Standard child-safety locks
- Optional antilock brakes with rear discs
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2010 Kia Rondo
The Kia Rondo is smaller than most other vehicles that have three rows of seats. There is a choice of a 4-cylinder engine or a small V-6.
A two-person third-row seat is now standard on all trim levels, which also get turn-signal indicators in the side mirrors and an EcoMinder indicator that rewards efficient driving by turning green.
The Rondo has a two-tier grille, large headlights and openings on each side of the bumper that can house optional fog lights. An accessory body kit includes fender flares and ground effects for visual flare.
- New designs for 16- and 17-inch wheels
- Standard power mirrors
- Standard automatic headlamps
- Optional roof rails
- Optional chrome door handles and side moldings
- Optional power sunroof
- Optional fog lamps
The Rondo now has three standard rows of seats that can accommodate seven people, though larger passengers will not want to ride in the third row.
The Rondo's interior features rounded dashboard panels and air vents. The gauges and center controls have orange illumination. The Rondo has some innovative storage solutions, including a dashboard shelf atop the glove compartment.
- Standard air conditioning
- Standard power windows and locks
- Standard keyless entry
- Standard 50/50-split third-row bench
- Standard USB and auxiliary inputs
- Optional heated front seats
- Optional leather-wrapped steering wheel and gearshift
- Optional navigation system
- Optional Infinity six-disc CD changer with eight-speaker audio system
The Rondo comes with either a 4-speed or 5-speed automatic transmission, depending on the powertrain. Both transmissions have a gated shifter with a manual-shift mode.
- 175-horsepower, 2.4-liter 4-cylinder with 169 pounds-feet of torque
- 192-hp, 2.7-liter V-6 with 184 pounds-feet of torque
- 4-speed automatic transmission with four-cylinder
- 5-speed automatic transmission with V-6
Safety
- Standard side curtain airbags for all three rows
- Standard side-impact airbags
- Standard active head restraints in front
- Standard antilock brakes
- Standard electronic stability system
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2010 Kia Sedona
Starting MSRP | Invoice | |
Sedona Front-wheel Drive Passenger Van SWB Base | $22,195 | $21,760 |
Sedona Front-wheel Drive Passenger Van LWB LX | $24,195 | $23,490 |
Sedona Front-wheel Drive Passenger Van LWB EX | $28,695 | $26,820 |
Destination Charge: $795 |
Kia offers its minivan in both short- and long-wheelbase versions. Both have the same standard V-6 engine. The long-wheelbase Sedona comes in standard LX and upscale EX trim levels. Competitors include the Honda Odyssey and Dodge Grand Caravan.
The Sedona competes with the Honda Odyssey and Dodge Grand Caravan.
A sonar-based backup warning system becomes standard on the LX and EX, and a new backup camera is optional. The 3.8-liter V-6 engine was recalibrated, and the city mileage rating increases by 1 mpg to 17 mpg; horsepower is unchanged at 244.
At 189.4 inches long, the short-wheelbase Sedona is about a foot shorter than the long-wheelbase version. Both minivans are 78.1 inches wide. The long-wheelbase version is on par with other minivans in the segment.
- Available 16- or 17-inch wheels
- Standard power mirrors
- Optional fog lights
- Optional heated front windshield
- Optional power sliding doors
- Optional power liftgate
- Optional power sunroof
The Sedona's seven-occupant interior features one-touch flip-and-fold seats in the second row for easier access to the rear. Long-wheelbase models have a standard 60/40-split third-row seat that can fold into the floor. In the short-wheelbase Sedona, the rear seat folds down, but not into the floor.
As one would expect, interior room shrinks in the short-wheelbase version of the Sedona.
As one would expect, interior room shrinks in the short-wheelbase version of the Sedona.
- Available cloth or leather seating surfaces
- Standard air conditioning with three-zone controls
- Standard front- and second-row power windows
- Standard power door locks and keyless entry
- Standard cruise control
- Optional navigation system
- Optional Infinity audio system with 11 speakers
- Optional rear DVD player with 8-inch monitor
The five-speed automatic transmission includes a manual-shift mode, something few minivans offer. The city mileage rating increases by 1 mpg to 17 mpg for Sedona's 3.8-liter V-6 from internal tweaks, but horsepower is unchanged at 244.
- 244-horsepower, 3.8-liter V-6 with 253 pounds-feet of torque
- Five-speed automatic transmission
Safety features include:
- Standard side-impact airbags
- Standard side curtain airbags
- Standard antilock brakes
- Standard electronic stability control
- Standard traction control
- Standard backup warning system (LX and EX)
- Available backup camera
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2011 Kia Sorento
Starting MSRP | Invoice | |
Sorento Front-wheel Drive Sport Utility Base | $19,995 | $19,615 |
Sorento Front-wheel Drive Sport Utility LX | $22,395 | $21,640 |
Sorento 4x4 Sport Utility LX | $24,095 | $23,280 |
Sorento Front-wheel Drive Sport Utility EX | $24,795 | $23,505 |
Sorento Front-wheel Drive Sport Utility LX V6 | $25,395 | $24,535 |
Sorento 4x4 Sport Utility EX | $26,495 | $25,115 |
Sorento 4x4 Sport Utility LX V6 | $27,095 | $26,175 |
Sorento Front-wheel Drive Sport Utility EX V6 | $27,395 | $25,965 |
Sorento 4x4 Sport Utility EX V6 | $29,095 | $27,580 |
Destination Charge: $795 |
The Kia Sorento moves from a truck-based SUV platform with two rows of seats to a car-based crossover platform with up to three rows. This also marks the first year the Sorento will offer a 4-cylinder engine. In Kia's lineup, the Sorento sits between the compact Sportage crossover and the three-row, truck-based Borrego.
Trim levels include the base, LX and EX. Base models come with a stick shift and the 4-cylinder. The LX and EX have a standard automatic, and the EX offers an optional V-6. All-wheel drive is optional on the LX and EX.
The 2011 Sorento's creased lines and Acura-like headlights follow Kia's recent styling, with a clear resemblance up front to the Forte and Optima sedans. In back, the Sorento's taillights recall the larger Borrego's.
Seventeen-inch alloy wheels are standard on the base and LX; EX models add fog lights, a rear spoiler and 18-inch alloys.
Like the Forte, the Sorento's dashboard houses each gauge within a separate portal and places major audio and climate controls on an elevated central dashboard section. The second row folds flat into the floor; so does the optional third row. A third row isn't offered on the base Sorento, but it's optional on the LX and EX four-cylinder and standard on the EX V-6.
Major standard features include basic power accessories, air conditioning, steering-wheel-mounted audio controls and a CD stereo with USB/iPod compatibility. Dual-zone automatic climate control, a 12-speaker Infinity stereo, a navigation system, heated leather seats and a panoramic moonroof are optional.
Cargo volume behind the rear seats is just 9.1 cubic feet; behind the second row, it's 37.0 cubic feet. With both rows folded down, the maximum cargo volume is 72.5 cubic feet.
The standard 2.4-liter 4-cylinder engine makes 175 horsepower and 169 pounds-feet of torque; it uses a six-speed manual or six-speed automatic transmission. EX models offer an optional 3.5-liter V-6 that makes 276 horsepower and 248 pounds-feet of torque. It uses only the automatic. Four-wheel drive is optional with either engine, though with the four-cylinder it requires getting the automatic transmission. Kia's system offers a lockable center differential to route constant power to both axles, should you need to get out of some heavy snow or mud.
Maximum towing capacity is 3,500 pounds; that's less than the outgoing Sorento's 5,000-pound maximum, but competitive with the field.
Antilock brakes, traction control and an electronic stability system are standard. So are six airbags and active front head restraints.
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2010 Kia Soul
Starting MSRP | Invoice | |
Soul 4dr Hatchback Base | $13,300 | $13,040 |
Soul 4dr Hatchback + | $15,195 | $14,590 |
Soul 4dr Hatchback ! | $17,195 | $16,350 |
Soul 4dr Hatchback sport | $17,195 | $16,350 |
Destination Charge: $695 |
Kia joins the boxy wagon segment with the 2010 Soul, which competes with models like the Honda Element and Scion xB. Employing front-wheel drive and powered by a choice of 4-cylinder engines, the Soul comes with a host of standard features and an attractive base price. It's offered in base, Soul+, Soul!, and Sport trim levels.
The Soul is one of the better-looking boxes out there. Featuring a rounded front end that's reminiscent of a Mini Cooper, the Soul has short front and rear overhangs and a fairly raked windshield. Fifteen-inch steel wheels with wheel covers are standard on the base model, but the Soul+ gets 16-inch alloy wheels, and the Soul! and Sport get 18-inch alloy wheels. A moonroof, a rear spoiler and fog lights are available on higher trim levels.
The Soul has seating for up to five with its front bucket seats and rear bench seat. The bench seat is split and can be folded down to expand the cargo area.
Standard features in the base Soul include air conditioning, a tilt steering wheel, a CD stereo with USB and auxiliary inputs, and cloth seats. Stepping up to the + model adds cruise control, keyless entry, Bluetooth cell-phone connectivity and a height-adjustable driver's seat. The ! model, meanwhile, gains a leather-wrapped steering wheel, a beige and black interior, and an up-level audio system with a subwoofer. Sport versions feature black and red seats and metal pedals.
The Soul's base engine is a 1.6-liter 4-cylinder that makes 122 horsepower and works with a five-speed manual transmission. The 142-hp, 2.0-liter four-cylinder that comes on all but the base version also works with a five-speed manual, but it can team with an optional four-speed automatic.
Standard features include antilock brakes, side-impact airbags for the front seats, side curtain airbags, an electronic stability system and active head restraints for the front seats.
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2010 Kia Spectra
The Kia Spectra has been replaced by the Kia Forte.
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2011 Kia Sportage
The 2011 Kia Sportage has been redesigned for the new model year. Featuring all-new styling, the Sportage also has a new range of 4-cylinders, including a turbocharged engine. It will be offered in base LX and upscale EX trim levels.
Like other new Kia models, the Sportage has much crisper sheet metal than the model it replaces. The front end is dominated by a black grille bordered by angular headlights that creep up the front fenders. A subtle crease accents the side doors and sharply angled rear roof pillars draw your eyes to the back of the crossover. It's an appealing look that's both modern and athletic.
LX models have standard 16-inch alloy wheels with low-rolling-resistance tires, body-colored door handles and supplementary turn signals in the side mirrors. Seventeen-inch rims are optional on the LX. The EX is fitted with 18-inch alloy wheels and adds body-colored heated side mirrors, roof rails, and chrome trim including a chrome-bordered grille.
The Sportage has room for five people, and it has a 60/40-split folding backseat. Standard features include cloth seat upholstery, air conditioning, a CD stereo with auxiliary and USB ports, Bluetooth connectivity, a tilt steering wheel and height-adjustable front seats.
EX models gain a leather-wrapped steering wheel and shift knob, a telescoping feature for the steering wheel, keyless entry, dual-zone air conditioning, a cooled glove box and a power driver's seat. The EX also comes with UVO, Kia's entertainment and communication system that's similar to Ford's Sync technology.
Available EX features include leather-trimmed upholstery, heated and ventilated front seats, push-button start, rear parking sensors and a panoramic moonroof.
The Sportage has a base engine with 176-horsepower from a 2.4-liter 4-cylinder. Later in the 2011 model year a turbocharged 2.0-liter 4-cylinder with direct injection will be available. Transmission choices include a 6-speed manual or a 6-speed automatic with a clutchless-manual mode.
Front-wheel drive is standard and all-wheel drive is available. The all-wheel-drive system sends all of the engine's available torque to the front wheels unless they begin to slip, but the system also includes a lock feature that splits torque between the front and rear wheels up to 25 mph. It's designed for use in especially poor weather or on slippery roads. Hill start assist, which holds the Sportage when starting out on an uphill grade, and hill descent control, which automatically limits vehicle speed during steep descents, are both standard.
Standard safety features include antilock brakes, an electronic stability system, side-impact airbags for the front seats, side curtain airbags for both rows and active front head restraints. A backup camera is optional.
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