Kia to start production of unnamed model in 2012 (SK)

Kia apparently wants to start production of a new car at its Slovakian plant in 2012.

“We launched two new models this year and we want to launch a new model in 2012”, In-Kyu Bae, head of Kia Motors Slovakia said, following a meeting with Slovakian Prime Minister, Iveta Radicova.

In northern Slovakia, by Zilina, Kia’s assembly plant has a yearly production space of 300,000 units, in which it produces three models there; the Sportage, Cee’d and the Hyundai ix35. Kia will be expanding capacity this year as the SUV’s receive the highest demand.

Kia Pro_cee'd facelift leaked

Official photos of the restyled Kia Pro_cee’d have leaked onto the web, prior to its worldwide premier at the forthcoming Geneva motor show.

While full details are scares, obvious revisions will include remodelled headlamps, front bumper, and grille. Engines will be altered too, to give lower emissions, better performance and fuel economy.

The 1.6 CRDi will now produce 128bhp (130PS), up from 89bhp (90PS), and torque has been increased from 235Nm (173lb-ft) to 255Nm (188lb-ft). Expect CO2 emissions of under 119g/km and combined fuel economy of 60mpg.

Maruti Kizashi India to get launched by January 2011

Maruti Kizashi

Maruti, India's No:1 car manufacturer's are all set to launch their new premium D segment sedan Kizashi in January. It should be noted that this new Maruti Kizashi will be brought into the country as a completely built unit (CBU), which will attract heavy import duty and double the car's cost.

Maruti Kizashi is likely to be powered by a J24B 2.4 litre petrol engine capable of producing 185 hp at 6,500 rpm (Manual Transmission) and 180 hp at 6,000 rpm (continuously Variable Transmission). The maximum torque from the engine is 170 Nm at 4,000 rpm in both type of transmission. The suspension system would be Macpherson strut and coil springs.

The safety features as well as the braking system would include Electronic brake-force distribution (EBD), Electric Stability Program (ESP) along with the Anti-lock Brake System (ABS). This new Maruti Kizashi is expected to be priced about Rs 12 lakhs and as a result it will help Maruti to make their presence in the premium segment of ever growing Indian automobile field.

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