2011 Kia Optima-Magentis

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New York 2010: Kia Optima Waits for Debut ? Automotive News & Car Rumors at Automobile Magazine

Esta traseira tem diferença das primeiras fotos, deve ser alguma versão diferente. Faróis traseiros são ligeiramente diferentes, tem um pequeno spoiler na bagageira e a grelha da frente tem um rebordo preto e não totalmente cromado. As jantes é que continuam feias... :P

[crditurbo]

[CaRaMeLo]

Tirando essas jantes de desenho manhoso...
Está .
Well done Kia .

[Agent]

Realmente as jantes estragam um pouco...

Mas gosto do look!

[Tonhovsk]

Torço pelo sucesso da Kia, mas essa frente só vai aumentar o preconceito contra a marca: muito feia, parece o Pinguim do Batman.

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World Premiere for all-new Kia Optima at New York Show

- D-segment sedan offers new levels of style, performance and features
- Fresh design embodies bold, athletic and sporty visual dynamics
- Leading levels of premium amenities and safety technologies
- Two all-new gasoline and diesel powertrains for Europe
- On sale in Europe from Spring 2011, named Optima in all markets

New York / Frankfurt, 1 April, 2010: Kia Motors Corporation is celebrating the world premiere of its all-new Optima D-segment sedan at the New York International Auto Show today.

Arriving in Kia showrooms in Europe next Spring, the next generation Optima continues Kia’s design-led transformation, while revealing a completely new and stunning design language for Kia, highlighted by a dynamic and streamlined profile that conveys elegance and athletic confidence from every angle. Kia’s new sedan will be called ‘Optima‘ in all markets outside Korea.

Designed at Kia’s studios in Frankfurt, Germany and Irvine, California, the all-new Optima is longer, wider and lower than the vehicle it replaces and is based on an all-new midsize platform that allows for distinctive dimensions and proportions, while also providing a unique canvas for Kia’s global design team to pen a vehicle that stands apart from everything else in its segment.

“The all-new Optima is a new strand in Kia’s evolving design DNA with a blend of simple and fluid lines and elegant but uncomplicated shapes, that draw the attention of the eye in much the same fashion as a perfectly-tailored fine Italian suit,” commented Peter Schreyer, Chief Design Officer, Kia Motors Corporation.

“From the distinctive sweeping chrome accent that stretches through the C pillars to the sleek greenhouse and flared wheel arches, every inch of the Optima projects a distinguished and refined style and extreme attention to detail,” adds Schreyer.

The all-new Optima’s smooth-flowing lines speak of grace and style and offer a strong hint of European-style luxury. Optima’s groundbreaking spirit will continue under the bonnet with the introduction of new powertrains, which deliver class-leading power with highly competitive fuel economy – and employ engine management systems such as direct injection, multi-port injection and turbo charging to help bring performance to the brand without sacrificing fuel efficiency. Kia’s first-ever hybrid car, a new version of Optima, for the North American market, will be available in 2011.

Sleek and Streamlined Exterior
The all-new Optima projects a high-performance yet elegant image with its unique silhouette and sleek stance that builds upon Kia Motors’ philosophy of creating high quality and dynamic vehicles that evoke passion. The striking face of Optima features Kia’s bold signature grille that is flanked by projector headlamps.

Optima’s coupe-like profile is enhanced by a sweeping chrome arc that flows from the A- to the C-pillars, a distinctive design motif that visually lowers the car further and enhances its proportions. Optima’s roofline connects with its high and pronounced shoulder line that leads to its sculpted flanks and the extended (2795 mm) wheelbase. Boldly flared wheel arches and a steeply sloping rear window create a sedan with a graceful muscular stance.

The all-new Optima will offer numerous standard exterior features including dual
exhausts with chrome tips, solar glass and outside mirror turn signal indicators.
Depending on the trim level, fog lights, heated outside mirrors, exterior chrome or body-colour door handles along with 17-inch alloy wheels and 215/55 R17 tyres – will also be available.

Higher trim levels add HID headlights with auto leveling, LED rear combination lights, unique front grille design, rear lip spoiler, sculpted side sills, aero wiper blades, red brake calipers and 18-inch black machined finish alloy wheels furnished with 225/45 R18 tyres – achieving a true performance look.


Luxuriously Equipped Interior
Inside, all-new Optima creates an immediate sense that this is a driver’s car. The instrument panel is contoured toward the driver to suggest a cockpit feel, with precise gauges and controls for an overall sporty performance experience without sacrificing comfort or roominess. Paddle shifters behind the steering wheel (standard on automatic versions outside North America), convey that Optima is built for people who are passionate about driving their cars. A high console with a short shifter adds to the cockpit ambience, while an optional glass panoramic sunroof will provide an open-air feeling.

Offering occupants both space and comfort with a number of standard convenience features, the sedan’s chic cabin unifies with the exterior design by welcoming its passengers with lean and ergonomic seat design. Modern standard features such as six-way adjustable driver’s seat with power lumbar support, illuminated vanity mirrors and a trip computer will further expand the cabin’s luxurious qualities.

In addition to offering a comfortable cabin, impressive technology features will also come standard throughout, including an AM/FM/CD/MP3/Sat ‘Dimension‘ audio system in Europe with eight speakers. Auxiliary and USB audio input jacks for connecting with MP3 players and available Bluetooth®[1] wireless technology connectivity (with steering wheel-mounted voice activation controls to enable hands-free operation for compatible mobile phones) – will feature as standard in North America and as standard or optional in other markets.

Interior comfort and convenience will be enhanced with available features that include a tilt/telescopic steering column, power door locks, power windows, sun visor extension and an air-conditioned glove box. Stylishly appointed cloth seats provide comfortable seating while a 60/40 split-folding rear seat offers multiple seating and versatile cargo capacity, depending on driver and passenger needs. Automatic transmission-equipped Optima cars (in markets outside North America), will feature cruise control and Kia’s ‘Active Eco System‘ indicator to assist with fuel efficient driving.

Other available premium features will include push button-start ignition with smart key, dual-zone automatic air-conditioning with rear seat vents, a leather-wrapped steering wheel and shift knob, auto light control, driver and front passenger automatic window up/down and eight-way powered driver’s seat, illuminated glove box, rear reading lamps and chrome door handles.

Depending on the trim level, Optima will also offer unique black leather woven seat trim, black interior trim with carbon insert film and metal accents, a Supervision™ instrument cluster with LCD display, centre fascia and gauges, soft trim with French seams, alloy foot pedals and illuminated door scuff plates.

Available upgrades will include a powered panoramic sunroof, leather seat trim, memory driver’s seat, heated and cooled front seats, heated rear seats and a heated steering wheel (in ‘cold‘ markets) for additional interior refinement.

For Europe and North America, a voice-activated navigation system with a seven-inch screen, will combine with the audio system functions to enhance the cabin for audiophiles or those who seek the latest superior quality technology for a modern driving experience.

All-New Advanced Platform
The all-new Optima is built on an all-new platform. Optima’s low, lean and powerful stance is enhanced by its overall length of 4845 mm – an increase of 45 mm over the previous model – overall width of 1830 mm and wheelbase of 2795 mm, an increase of 75 mm, and has a low ground clearance for enhanced aerodynamics and reduced drag, boosting fuel efficiency.

Optima’s lightweight bodyshell design uses high-tensile-strength steel to enhance structural strength, while also achieving high torsional stiffness, benefiting handling, ride quality and refinement. Additional measures to help ensure good noise vibration and harshness (NVH) reduction qualities are fitted throughout the Optima.

Optima employs unitary (monocoque) construction with sub-frames to support the fully independent front and rear suspension systems. MacPherson struts are used in the front with a multi-link layout at the rear, with separate coil springs and shock absorbers at the rear, and a front anti-roll bar to ensure responsive handling and provide excellent ride comfort.

Class-Leading Efficient and Powerful Engines
For Western Europe, the new front-wheel drive Optima will be available in 2011 with a choice of 2-litre CVVL gasoline and 1.7-litre VGT turbo-diesel engines. In Russia and some Eastern European markets, new Optima will also be offered with a 2.4-litre MPI gasoline engine producing 178 ps. All transmissions for the new Optima, both manual and automatic, will have six speeds – the automatics featuring Kia’s Sportmatic™ clutchless manual shifting or fully automatic operation.

Outside Europe, new Optima will be available from late 2010 with a range of six all-new and fuel-efficient Theta II family powerplants (depending on markets), with Kia’s first application of GDI technology and up to 278 ps of power.

Safety-Minded
In line with Kia’s safety engineering philosophy, the all-new Optima will have a high level of safety features as standard. Equipment includes six airbags (dual advanced front airbags, front-seat mounted side airbags and full-length side curtain airbags), front active headrests, side-impact door beams, height-adjustable front seatbelts with pre-tensioners and force limiters, three-point seatbelts for all seating positions, Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH) and, available in both Europe and North America, a Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS). Four-wheel anti-lock brakes (ABS), Electronic Stability Control (ESC), a Traction Control System (TCS), a Brake Assist System (BAS) and Hill Assist Control (HAC) will be available as standard or options – depending on market.

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TECHNICAL BRIEFING
All-new Kia Optima sedan

Exterior Dimensions
Overall Length4845 mm Overall Width1830 mm
Overall Height1455 mm Wheel base2795 mm
Interior Dimensions
Front Headroom1015 mm Rear Headroom955 mm
Front Legroom1155 mm Rear Legroom880 mm

Powertrains / power output
Europe
2.0-litre CVVL gasoline / tbc 1.7-litre VGT turbo-diesel / tbc
2.4-litre MPI gasoline(Eastern Europe only)
North America
2.4-litre GDI gasoline / 203 ps* 2.0-litre GDI gasoline turbo / 278 ps*
2.4-litre Hybrid (early 2011 availability)
Other overseas (non-Korean) markets
2.0-litre MPI gasoine / 165 ps* 2.4-litre MPI gasoline / 178 ps*
2.4-liter GDI gasoline / 201 ps* (Australia only)

*manufacturers‘ estimated figures

[Xkoviak]

Agrade-me bastante, cada vez mais a Kia vai ter alguma palavra a dizer em alguns segmentos

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Kia Magentis to get new name

The all-new Kia Magentis has been unveiled at the New York motor show - although it won't be called the Magentis when it arrives in the UK this time next year.
Kia is currently debating what to call the car, but has ruled out keeping the Magentis name. Company insiders are debating between calling it the K5, as it is known in Korea, and the Optima, as it is known as in the US.



A Kia source has also said an estate version of the car will be built. Asked about this, chief designer chief designer Peter Schreyer said: "I would love to do a station wagon and coupe version of the car. The station wagon would only really work for Europe but the coupe would work in the US. There are no firm plans though."

The Kia source also told Autocar that the car encompasses everything it wanted to achieve with its future design under Schreyer and all new Kias were likely to feature styling cues taken from the Magentis.
The Magentis is longer, wider and lower than the model it replaces and sits on a longer wheelbase than the outgoing car. This has significantly increased both cabin and luggage space.

Autocar understands that the car will feature Kia’s next generation of petrol and diesel engines. The big-seller should be the 2.0-litre diesel taken from the Sportage.

A 2.0-litre petrol engine will be the staple of the petrol range, although Kia could introduce smaller-capacity petrol engines, should there be sufficient demand.

Kia concedes that the Magentis is never likely to be a major seller in Europe, but believes the large saloon segment is one in which it must compete, as a volume manufacturer.
But the real demand for the car will come from the US and domestic markets, where its much improved styling and dynamics should hold appeal for buyers.

Schreyer also revealed that styling differences between Kia and Hyundai models competing in the same markets will begin to be more marked.
"They're already there but will will see more and more differences between Hyundai and Kia in the future as we develop Kia as a design led and sporty brand," he said. "Designing a sports car is still an ambition of mine, but we'll have to wait and see what happens."

Fonte: Autocar

[ks34]

Este novo motor 2.4 GDI desenvolvido pela Hyundai e Kia parece ter muito potencial, pois terá 3 versões, uma híbrida inclusive. Pena que numa primeira fase não venha para o mercado europeu. Podem encontrar mais informação sobre esto motor neste site.

Quanto ao mercado europeu, o Magentis vai ter o novo motor 1.7 CRDi (talvez associado à tecnologia ISG), bem como os motores 2.0 R Diesel. De certa forma as mesma oferta apresentada no novo Sportage. Há a forte possibilidade de introduzirem novos motores otto mais "pequenos" com tecnologia GDI, talvez um 1.6l. Aguardo com alguma expectativa a versão Sport Wagon.

[rogerAjacto]

O carro é brutal.

A Kia só faz lançamentos espectaculares.

[tassilgo]

o carro ta bonito, mas o interior..........so plastico preto...soooooo last century! :P

[NMMSD]

Nada a dizer em relação ao design porque está muito bom.
Em relação ao espaço, ainda precisa de confirmação pode ser o banco do condutor muito chegado atrás, mas parece-me haver falta de espaço no banco traseiro. Demasiado acanhado para o segmento.

[aida1]

devido ao preconceito da marca,leva me a crer que uma viatura deste segmento nao terá muito sucesso no mercado portugues.
quanto aos restantes mercados,onde a mentalidade não é tao restritiva,acredito que tenha bastante aceitaçao...mas sem estas jantes que sao simplesmente..horriveis.

[FMCNP]

A kia continua com uma evolução assinalável.

As vendas de ligeiros de passageiros mostram isso mesmo, com um crescimento em 2010 de 103,4%.

A marca conquistou o segmento A com o Picanto, o B com o Venga e o C com o Ceed. No D, a imagem ainda conta muito...

[Trash]

Oi
Alguém sabe para quando novos modelos, este ou outros como o cerato, da Kia em Portugal?

[billas]

Gosto do carro em geral no exterior, o interior nem por isso!
Podiam era ter posto mais uns botoes no volante, ainda ha espaço acho eu

[DarkSeid]

Eish que beleza

[kaprikorn]

Gosto bastante do aspecto exterior do carro! Só fico na dúvida com o vidro traseiro e aquele "corte" na carroçaria dos 2 lados quando se chega ao vidro...

Por dentro, não desgosto mas o que eu quero mesmo ver é fotos das versões com equipamento médio. (e os preços ehehe)

[HPseanpaul]

está lindo, podia já vir um igual ao cinzento.. qui beleza..

[luso2kx]

Se continuem assim, quando chega a altura de trocar o meu Cerato ainda bastante bem amado, há de ver se arranjo um bicho desses(ou algo igual).

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[GreenArcher]

Lindissimo veiculo.

A Kia está (já à algum tempo) no bom caminho.


Há planos para uma versão SW ?

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[LUSOPOWER]

o carro ta bonito, mas o interior..........so plastico preto...soooooo last century! :P

Só plasticos pretos??!
O que não falta são revestimentos em pele e tons claros no interior! Está excelente
A Kia está de parabéns.

[Irascivel]

Está muito bonito, parece-me no entanto totalmente americanizado (digo eu, que não percebo nada disto )

Mas deve-se dar os parabéns à kia, tem feito um optimo nos últimos modelos

[ANdiesel]

Simplesmente lindo...

No entanto espero não apanhar uma desilusão do tamanho do cruze...