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2013 Kia Sportage: A Good SUV Comes in Perfectly Sized Packages

The 2013 Kia Sportage is specially built to offer exceptional smooth ride for your driving experience. The Kia’s SUV would be perfect for those who really concern about sporty handling as well as good looking style. Moreover, its powerful engine could be rarity among other crossover vehicles on its class. However, the compact car won’t be suitable for those who love maximum interior space and 360-degree visibility. Overall, the Korean car is still a good competitor for other rivals, such as Honda CR-V, Toyota RAV4 and Ford Escape.

For the first sight, you will going to love the 2013 Kia Sportage’s appearance. Moreover, Kia supports the SUV’s sleek design with remarkable exterior parts, such as sharp lines, narrow side glass and Kia’s signature “tab” front grille. The crossover highlight a keenly sinister appearance thanks to the installation of lower air ducts and painted wheel inserts. If you are taking a look on the Korean car closely that the car little bit similar with VW GTI judged from its high beltline and big wheel-and-tire combo.

Stepping inside the 2013 Kia Sportage‘s cabin, you will be delighted with its functionally interior design. For the first impression, Kia offers generous seating space to five the SUV passengers. The instrument panels for the crossover are easy to read, meanwhile the control attributes are placed logically for intuitive access. How about the cargo capacity? It seems the Japanese car provides generous cargo room with standard 26.1 cubic feet or 54.6 cubic feet when the backseats are folded down.

Now, let’s talk about the performance of the 2013 Kia Sportage. Kia supports the SUV with two different engines for the availble models. The first one is a 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine which put under the crossover hood to help to deliver 176 hp and 168 pound-feet of torque. The first engine will be able to be used to accelerate from 0 to 60 mph in 9.4 seconds. Meanwhile the second Korean car’s engine is 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder which be able to produce 260 hp and 269 lb-ft of torque. The second engine is lot quicker for accelerating from 0 to 60 mph, for about just 6.5 seconds. Now, what about the fuel consumption of the 2013 Kia Sportage? The first engine is able to set EPA-estimated fuel economy at 21 mpg city/30 mpg highway and 25 mpg combined (automatic transmission and FWD) or 20/27/23 (AWD). Meanwhile for the second engine, the numbers are 21/28/24 with front-wheel drive and 20/25/22 with all-wheel drive.

So, how much we have to spend to get the 2013 Kia Sportage? Available with four trim options, Kia offers the SUV with affordable price. For the base model, the crossover is sold with a MSRP at $ 19,000. For the LX model, the car is offered with a starting price of $ 21,200. The third model (EX) can be bought with a MSRP at $ 24,200. The last Korean car model is SX model which is priced with a starting price of $ 26,900. So, which one that will be your choice?

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2013 Kia Sportage Given "Best Bet" Distinction By The Car Book

With its impressive list of safety features, dynamic styling and advanced technology, the 2013 Sportage has been named a "Best Bet" by The Car Book 2013.
"We are very proud to have the 2013 Sportage recognized as a "Best Bet" by The Car Book," said Michael Sprague, executive vice president of marketing and communications, KMA. "As Kia's longest running nameplate, the Sportage offers sleek styling, modern amenities and fun-to-drive performance in a capable compact CUV."
The "Best Bet" distinction is based on objective information collected from government and independent sources that evaluate the safety and performance needs of the American consumer. Cars that have ratings in all of the key Car Book categories - safety features, fuel economy, rollover, front and side crash tests, maintenance and repair costs, warranties, insurance costs, and complaints, with the greatest emphasis placed on crash test performance - are potentially titled as "Best Bets."
The Car Book is an annually updated guide to buying a new car, van, truck or SUV. It's the one-stop shop for the latest safety ratings, dealer prices, insurance premiums, maintenance costs, tires and is published in cooperation with the Center for Auto Safety, the nation's leading auto safety advocacy group.
"The Car Book, the consumer's best guide to smart and sensible car buying, analyzes multiple new cars each year and selects the top picks for the American car buyer," said Jack Gillis, author of The Car Book. "We appreciate Kia's commitment to deliver high-value market choices for the American car buyer."
About the 2013 Sportage
The 2013 Kia Sportage offers value-, image- and safety-conscious consumers a striking design and a standout combination of fun-to-drive performance, the latest in-vehicle technologies, and an abundance of comfort, convenience and safety features all at a tremendous value. The sleek and modern Sportage is available with either a 2.4-liter, 176 horsepower engine or a 2.0-liter, 260 horsepower Turbo GDI engine. Inside the cabin, the Sportage offers a host of available technology features, including Kia's new UVO Powered by Microsoft® [1] hands-free, voice-activated infotainment system. The 2013 Sportage features a starting MSRP of $19,000[2].
Kia: One of the World's Fastest Moving Global Automotive Brands
Kia Motors America is one of only three auto brands to increase U.S. sales in each of the past four years, and in 2012 the company surpassed the 500,000 unit mark for the first time. With a full line of fun-to-drive cars and CUVs, Kia is advancing value to new levels of sophistication by combining European-influenced styling - under the guidance of chief design officer Peter Schreyer - with cutting-edge technologies, premium amenities, affordable pricing and the lowest cost of ownership in the industry. Kia recently joined the exclusive ranks of Interbrand's "Top 100 Best Global Brands," and is poised to continue its momentum with seven all-new or significantly redesigned vehicles scheduled to arrive in showrooms in 2013. Over the past decade Kia Motors has invested more than $1.4 billion in the U.S., including the company's first U.S. assembly plant in West Point, Georgia - Kia Motors Manufacturing Georgia - which is responsible for the creation of more than 11,000 plant and supplier jobs. The success of the U.S.-built* Optima and Sorento in two of the industry's largest segments has fueled Kia's rapid growth and is complemented by Kia's comprehensive lineup which includes the Soul urban passenger vehicle, Sportage compact CUV, Optima Hybrid, the Forte sedan, 5-door and Koup compacts, Rio and Rio 5-door sub-compacts and the Sedona minivan.
*The Sorento and Optima GDI (EX Trims and certain LX Trims only) and GDI Turbo are built in the United States from U.S. and globally sourced parts.
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Superman-inspired Kia Optima Hybrid Helps those in Africa

Kia, DC Entertainment and Super Street magazine worked as a team to develop this one-of-a-kind Superman-themed Optima Hybrid that made its debut at the Chicago Auto Show today. The joint effort is designed to raise awareness for DC Entertainment's "We Can Be Heroes" campaign, a charitable relief effort to bring help and hope to people affected by drought and famine in the Horn of Africa.

The metallic blue and red sedan, which thankfully manages to look better in person than it does in the pictures, is the seventh vehicle in a 10-month partnership between the automaker, comic book company and tuner as they build themed vehicles representing all of the Justice League heros. A yet-unseen eighth vehicle will be an amalgamation of all seven Super Heroes in one.

There is no mistaking the blue metallic finish with red chrome accents, or the world's most recognizable superhero's chest emblem glowing on the hood, but you have to look closer to see the Superman logo on the rear fascia and catch the red glow from the headlights. The theme has been carried into the cabin, where occupants will find custom upholstery and Superman's iconic shield on the seats and airbag cover. While the hybrid sedan's gasoline-electric power train remains untouched, the Optima features flared fenders, oversize 22-inch wheels and a height-adjustable suspension that is controlled from the cockpit. Read more in the official press blast below.

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Tips For Driving In Snow & Ice

The best advice for driving in bad winter weather is not to drive at all, if you can avoid it.

Don't go out until the snow plows and sanding trucks have had a chance to do their work, and allow yourself extra time to reach your destination.

If you must drive in snowy conditions, make sure your car is prepared, and that you know how to handle road conditions.

It's helpful to practice winter driving techniques in a snowy, open parking lot, so you're familiar with how your car handles. Consult your owner's manual for tips specific to your vehicle.

Driving safely on icy roads

1. Decrease your speed and leave yourself plenty of room to stop. You should allow at least three times more space than usual between you and the car in front of you.
2. Brake gently to avoid skidding. If your wheels start to lock up, ease off the brake.
3. Turn on your lights to increase your visibility to other motorists.
4. Keep your lights and windshield clean.
5. Use low gears to keep traction, especially on hills.
6. Don't use cruise control or overdrive on icy roads.
7. Be especially careful on bridges, overpasses and infrequently traveled roads, which will freeze first. Even at temperatures above freezing, if the conditions are wet, you might encounter ice in shady areas or on exposed roadways like bridges.
8. Don't pass snow plows and sanding trucks. The drivers have limited visibility, and you're likely to find the road in front of them worse than the road behind.
9. Don't assume your vehicle can handle all conditions. Even four-wheel and front-wheel drive vehicles can encounter trouble on winter roads.

If your rear wheels skid...

1. Take your foot off the accelerator.
2. Steer in the direction you want the front wheels to go. If your rear wheels are sliding left, steer left. If they're sliding right, steer right.
3. If your rear wheels start sliding the other way as you recover, ease the steering wheel toward that side. You might have to steer left and right a few times to get your vehicle completely under control.
4. If you have standard brakes, pump them gently.
5. If you have anti-lock brakes (ABS), do not pump the brakes. Apply steady pressure to the brakes. You will feel the brakes pulse — this is normal.

If your front wheels skid...

1. Take your foot off the gas and shift to neutral, but don't try to steer immediately.
2. As the wheels skid sideways, they will slow the vehicle and traction will return. As it does, steer in the direction you want to go. Then put the transmission in "drive" or release the clutch, and accelerate gently.

If you get stuck...

1. Do not spin your wheels. This will only dig you in deeper.
2. Turn your wheels from side to side a few times to push snow out of the way.
3. Use a light touch on the gas, to ease your car out.
4. Use a shovel to clear snow away from the wheels and the underside of the car.
5. Pour sand, kitty litter, gravel or salt in the path of the wheels, to help get traction.
6. Try rocking the vehicle. (Check your owner's manual first — it can damage the transmission on some vehicles.) Shift from forward to reverse, and back again. Each time you're in gear, give a light touch on the gas until the vehicle gets going

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2014 Kia Sorento, CUV Folding Mirrors and Power Liftgate

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2014 Kia Forte EX

The fight for supremacy in the compact sedan segment is a serious affair. In order for a new model to rise to the top, it needs to distinguish itself. That's why when Kia introduced its first Forte to the world in 2009, it featured a dapper, Euro-inspired suit tailored by famed Audi alum Peter Schreyer. It was a bold move for the brand mostly known at the time for cheap, conservative econo-boxes. But the new-kid-on-the-block novelty soon wore off as newer compact competitors hit the streets. The young Forte needed to grow up -- fast. Catapulting the all-new 2014 Kia Forte ahead its chief rivals would require a lot more work. Improving the new Forte's ride quality, passenger comfort, and overall surefootedness were the top goals of Kia's global engineering team. Its wheelbase was extended 2 inches to 106.3, and its body lengthened and widened by 1.2 and 0.2 inches. Height was chopped 1 inch, while front and rear tracks vary by tenths of an inch, depending on wheel choice. Ground clearance dropped by nearly half an inch. 

The 2014 Forte's front McPherson strut suspension now employs larger bushings in an effort to improve steering clarity, and a recalibrated rear torsion beam helps with providing a pliable ride. Kia upped the Forte's torsional rigidity by 37 percent by using high-tensile steel in 60 percent of its chassis. Cavities between the structure and body panels were filled extensively with advanced foam to minimize noise, vibration, and harshness (NVH). An electronically boosted Motor Driven Power Steering (MDPS) unit replaces the outgoing, less efficient hydraulic setup. A new standard (for the EX trim) FlexSteer programming changes steering effort based on mode (Comfort, Normal, or Sport), with Sport having the highest boost resistance. The first generation's SX trim and its 173-horsepower, 2.4-liter four-cylinder were axed for 2014. Instead, a reworked and equally as powerful 2.0-liter GDI four-cylinder with variable valve timing and a six-speed automatic gearbox gets the highest level EX going (a 1.8-liter MPI with six-speed auto or manual transmission motivates the LX). Torque is down compared to the elder 2.4-liter by 14 lb-ft, but, as engineers pointed out, the mill is smaller and lighter thanks to a 30 percent less massive intake manifold. An aluminum bedplate ups engine block rigidity by 30 percent, which also cuts NVH. Given that the 2014 Forte weighs around 50 pounds less than its predecessor (depending on trim and amenities), fuel efficiency is expected to be on par with the outgoing EX's 26/36 mpg ratings in the city/highway.

Designers at Kia's California studio took the lead on styling. They emphasized athleticism and dynamism with the brand's newest take on its "Tiger Nose" grille. Sweptback projector halogen headlamps (xenon HIDs are optional) with LED eyebrows flank the trademark grille, while broader shoulders, a sculpted hood and side panels, "complex curves" at the rear, and a steeply raked windshield evoke a modern, confident flair. The lean, long profile now includes small windows ahead of the rearview mirrors. The standard 16-inch alloys up the styling ante, but it's the optional 17-inchers wrapped in 215/45R-17 rubber that best fill the Forte's wells. Brighter LED taillights with 81 individual diodes arrive with the optional Technology Package selected. Like the Rio, Optima, and Cadenza, boxiness is out and sleekness is in; the first generation Forte looks positively plain by comparison.

Inside, there are new plastics with varying degrees of softness. The material still overwhelmingly populates the space, but there's no blatant feeling of cost-cutting here. The most notable improvements are the smallest ones: A black monochromatic scheme, the neatly positioned switchgear, available chrome button surrounds, and the optional 4.2-inch LCD cluster set between the tachometer and speedometer are welcome touches. Designers implemented a rippling water motif (ahem, Nissan Cube, anyone?) on the dash and doors for added flair, and for sportiness, they angled the dash 10 degrees toward the driver.

Of course, the Forte EX is stuffed with creature comforts galore. Pick either LX or EX trim to get Bluetooth device connectivity, multifunction steering wheel, satellite radio, power windows and locks, air conditioning, and a 60/40 folding split rear seat. Stepping up to the EX gives a Google-powered UVO infotainment system with eServices, remote keyless entry, cruise control, leather-wrapped steering wheel and shifter, and rearview camera. The most sought-after option groups, says Kia, will be the Popular and Technology Packages. They add features including navigation, power folding mirrors, xenon headlamps, heated front and rear seats, ventilated 10-way adjustable power driver seat, and dual-zone climate control, among many others. There are also puddle and door handle lamps for the most discerning of compact sedan buyers. Most of the mechanical changes impressed me during my three-hour test drive. The chassis feels solid and calm in sweeping fast-paced corners, and its ride stays comfortable on choppy highways or city streets -- a testament to the suspension retuning and extended wheelbase. The first-generation's lively driving personality lives on, except now, your lower back won't suffer as a result of what was an often jostling ride, though the new seats aren't all that supportive. Roll onto the throttle judiciously and you'll notice smooth shifts and a nice dose of torque low in the band, so you won't need to wring out every rpm up until the 6750 redline to find gusto. 

One major gripe: The Forte's FlexSteer system lacks any notion of consistent, tangible feel no matter the mode or vehicle's speed. There is always an artificial tug to on-center when you don't want or expect it. Sometimes, the boost seems to modify mid-rotation as if your passenger were throwing a secret on/off switch.

That said, all-around visibility from inside is spectacular, as is front passenger comfort. Kia's multimedia/navigation system is as easy to use as they come -- it's clear, intuitive, and quick-thinking. The available rear climate control vents and center armrest, not to mention, a respectable amount of headroom (37.3 inches), are standout backseat elements. To ease loading and unloading of the 14.9 cu-ft cargo space, engineers widened the trunk opening by 2 inches.

The forgettable, Plain Jane Forte no longer exists. In the four years since its inception, Kia's four-door has matured splendidly. Save for a lackluster helm, the Forte thoroughly covers all the right compact sedan bases. And with starting price of around $19,000 for the EX (plus, Kia's generous 10 year/100,000 mile warranty), we're guessing they'll move off dealer lots without much fuss.

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