• Posts Tagged ‘Kia’

    Kia cee’d GT Line to be revealed at Geneva

    by  • February 20, 2015 • Motoring News

    2015 Kia cee'd GT Line front left static

    Kia is to unveil the new Kia cee’d GT Line at next month’s Geneva Motor Show. Kia says the new variant ‘offers buyers the sporty looks of the high performance Kia cee’d GT and pro_cee’d GT and the versatility of the conventional cee’d model family’. The GT Line is distinguished by ‘ice-cube’ LED daytime...

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    Kia Sportspace concept for Geneva debut

    by  • February 18, 2015 • Motoring News

    2015 Kia Sportspace concept exterior front right static

    The Kia Sportspace concept will be unveiled at the Geneva International Motor Show next month. Created for long distance driving, the Sportspace has been ‘designed for fast and efficient travel with maximum comfort and minimal stress, in the best grand touring tradition of the weekend getaway’. Kia describes the shape of the Sportspace as...

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    Putting a bit of Soul into a long drive

    by  • August 6, 2014 • Car Reviews, Test Drives

    There’s no getting away from it – the Kia Soul is an unusual looking car. Squat and square, this car garnered a lot of attention, and I spotted passers-by stopping to investigate it when it was parked on the street. A real love it or hate it, the exterior shape wasn’t liked by any...

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    First Drive: Kia Soul compact SUV

    by  • May 14, 2014 • Car Reviews, First Drives

    2014 Kia Soul exterior front left static

    From a 2012 concept to a 2014 reality, the all new Kia Soul has arrived in Ireland. The Korean car company says the new-look compact SUV was ‘inspired by’ the 2012 Kia Track’ster concept and introduces a ‘thoroughly fresh, more grown-up appearance without losing its individualistic edge’. It’s certainly a distinctive looking car and...

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    New Kia Optima now available

    by  • April 17, 2014 • Motoring News

    2014 Kia Optima exterior front right static

    The new-look Kia Optima has arrived in Ireland. The upgraded model features new bumpers, headlights, rear lights, fog lamps, wheels and a new ‘sharper-edged’ boot lid. Just one high spec model is available in Ireland – the Kia Optima Platinum, with a 1.7D 134hp engine. It features a sports pack with a black-mesh front...

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    Countdown to new Kia Carens

    by  • May 16, 2013 • Motoring News

    2013 Kia Carens exterior front left dynamic

    The new Kia Carens compact MPV will reach Irish showrooms next week. Kia says the new seven-seater is narrower, shorter and lower than its predecessor but still manages to offer generous cabin space, with the low stance giving it a more sporty appearance. The same 1.7D engine that powers the Kia Sportage is also...

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    Kia’s ex-cee’dingly good Sportswagon

    by  • February 27, 2013 • Car Reviews, Test Drives

    2012 Kia cee'd Sportwagon exterior right front static

    For a long time the estate was one of the most joyless of cars. Largely devoid of style and flair, it was, for many, simply a large, practical rectangular box on wheels – something you could never fall in love with. However, in recent years car designers have started to take note of the...

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    New look Kia Sorento arrives in Ireland

    by  • February 4, 2013 • Motoring News

    2013 Kia Sorento exterior front right

    The new look Kia Sorento hits Irish showrooms this week. The SUV’s exterior styling sees modifications to its bumpers, the addition of unusual upright fog lights, a new tailgate and a new front grille. The new look seven seater also has a 30mm increase in leg room in the second row of seats and...

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