Today at the Seoul Motor Show,Kia presented a modern prototype call Kia VG Concept. VG Concept is designed under the guidance of Peter Schreyer, whose previous employer was Audi for over 25 years.

In size it is very close to the current Kia Amanti. Length is 4945 mm(194 inches), width is 1850 mm (72 inches) and height is 1475 mm (58 inches). Power comes from a 3.5-liter V6 Lambda engine that produces 277 horsepower.

U.S. and Europe will see the production version of the VG concept beginning of 2010.

Another another announcement comes from the Korean carmakers regards the Kia KND-5 concept which will also debut at this year’s Seoul Motor Show 2009.Kia KND-5 boasts a dynamic and balanced appearance that reflects the style of the near-luxury sedan VG .

The Kia KND-5 measures 4,945mm long, 1,850mm wide and 1,475mm high with a wheelbase of 2,845mm. The concept car is outfitted with a 3.5L V6 Lambda engine.

Kia has released today the complete details and the first official image of the new 2010 Kia Sorento which will have its global premiere at the Seoul Motor Show. The 2010 Kia Sorento will offer a new 2.7-litre V6 engine running on LPG (liquefied petroleum gas) that delivers 165 PS and 244 Nm of torque. On its home market, the 2010 Kia Sorento will also be available with a 2.4-litre Theta II gasoline engine with a power output of 175 PS and 225 Nm of torque.

The 2010 Kia Sorento price list will be announced at a later date.

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Every day manufacturers surprise us with new ways to save fuel and make mobility more sustainable. The latest developments come with the SEAT and Kia, which efficiently exploit the wind. First talk of the new system is optional for the SEAT Ibiza Ecomotive, a windmill is located on the roof at the height of the rear seats.

Below 40 km / h turning the blades get enough electricity to power lights and indicators, working to alleviate alternator. When you are driving faster and generate more electricity is able to reduce their consumption, and low in itself. The propellers are made of recyclable plastic and can be folded so as not damaging when you put the car in a tunnel wash.

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Finally today Kia has revealed the first official images and details of the new 2010 Kia Sorento. The 2010 Kia Sorento will be premiered at the Seoul Auto Show in April and is still wearing the XM codename. The 2010 Kia Sorento will be powered by the company’s new R-diesel engine – a 2.2-liter engine that outputs 200 hp and offers a 7 liter / 100 km fuel economy. With this engine, the 2010 Kia Sorento is compliant with the EURO 5 CO2 emissions standard. The 2010 Kia Sorento is a little larger than the current model, but it has a shorter wheelbase of 2.700mm.