Kia will create a two-seater roadster sport super car

Kia's European operations chief confirmed that the mark will receive a similar roadster Mazda MX-5 in 2013 or 2014 and will introduce an all-wheel drive system on the Soul.

Kia Koreans would attack the strongest segment of the automotive market and lifestyle have announced they will introduce both a roadster and a four-wheel drive version of Soul. While the announcement about the Soul was good news waiting to be officially confirmed, but the ad really important is the future of MX-5 rival. Paul Philpott, head of Kia's operations in Europe confirmed the two models in an interview with Auto Express.

Kia Roadster would begin until 2013 or 2014, this year and next year is intended to strengthen the brand in all markets they serve. The new model would help the people at Kia easier to position the target site for them - a young brand for young adults. Thus, Kia is trying to give a dynamic image, fun and youthful. According to Paul Philpott, Kia is equivalent brand Seat, Hyundai and while it's much more like Volkswagen.

UNITED STATED Kia Optima pricing announced

UNITED STATED Kia Optima pricing announced

Kia has announced prices of the brand new Optima mid-sized sedan. The entry-level LX starts from $19,690* with a 2.4 litre, 200bhp 4-cylinder petrol engine, mated to a 6 speed manual.

Three trim-levels, LX, EX & SX, will be available, alongside two transmissions and two petrol engines; 2.4 litre with 200bhp and a 2.0T GDI with 274bhp. The latter will be able to do 34mpg on the highway.

Customer will be expected to pay $1,000 more for the base model over the 2010 Optima and $3,200 more on the range-topping SX, which will arrive in dealerships soon.

Entry-level LX comes with 16” steel wheels, body-coloured door handles, mirrors and bumpers, dual exhaust w/chrome tips, 6 speakers w/AUX/USB/iPod input, Bluetooth, air conditioning, x4 electric windows, auto-dimming rear-view mirror, electrically adjustable door mirrors w/integrated indicators, front and rear armrest, height adjustable driver’s seat w/electric lumbar support, 60/40 split folding rear seats, x6 airbags, tilt adjustable steering wheel, active front headrests, hill-start control, and traction control.

The LX with a 6 speed automatic transmission starts at $21,190 and adds 16” alloy wheels, cruise control, front fog lamps, tilt/telescopic steering wheel and an Active Eco System.

Mid-spec EX features 17” alloy wheels, chrome exterior door handles, heated door mirrors, keyless entry & start, climate control, 8 way electrically adjustable driver’s seat, and leather interior. This starts at $23,190.

The Optima EX 2.0T starts at $25,190. This obtains larger front disc brakes, unique front grille, and wood and metal interior accents.

Range-topping SX is only available with the 2.0T and a 6 speed automatic for $26,690. The SX is equipped with 18” alloy wheels, sports suspension, bi-xenon headlights w/LED tail-lights, paddle shifters, alloy pedals, black leather and woven seat trim, supervision meter cluster, carbon fibre interior trim, and illuminated door scuff plates.

*Prices include $695 destination and handling fee.

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