A Sneak Peek at the 2011 Kia Optima

Kia will officially unveil the next Optima four-door coupe, at the 2010 New York Auto Show. Kia’s new flagship sedan/coupe looks to be far more attractive and far more note worthy to be recognized in its class segment.

Kia is replacing its sedan with a much sportier silhouette – much more resemblance to a coupe, than a sedan. In addition to significantly overhauling the overall styling direction of the Optima, Kia says that it will be bringing its next flagship sedan/coupe closer to the ground with a lower stance, in addition to giving it a wider and more stable stance to go long with its longer wheelbase. The end result is a four-door coupe that has more room for its occupants and cargo alike, as well as a more planted driving dynamic.

Power-wise, the Optima will be offered in four and six-cylinder versions. The four-cylinder offering, could be a 2.4-liter good for 200 horsepower and 186 lb.-ft of torque – all the while getting as much as 35 miles per gallon on the highway. (*Estimated details)

The 2011 Kia Optima's expected release date will be in fall of 2010, with a hybrid version possibly available at launch, or sometime after.

Stay tuned in to World Car Kia New Braunfels as we bring you more details, pricing information and vehicle specs as we get closer to unveiling the redesigned 2011 Kia Optima!

*content and image courtesy of www.leftlanenews.com

UVO powered by Microsoft coming to Kia Summer 2010

Microsoft's UVO technology will be available in Summer of 2010 on Select Kia models and trim levels.

UVO, Kia's new advanced in-car technology system, let's you get more from your mobile phone, MP3 Player, and your Kia's audio system, all through one easy to use system Access and controls are extremely easy. Simply use the 4.3" color LCD Touch Screen, or speak your command for safe intuitive, hands-free operation.

UVO puts all your information and media in one place - the color touch-screen display and voice recognition control allows you to access all of the information on your phone, like contacts and call logs. UVO will even read your SMS text messages to you.

The integrated USB port allows you to access your MP3 player's functions, including playlists, tracks, title, and artist information without diverting your eyes from the road.

Kia UVO features include the 4.3" LCD Touch Screen, SMS Texting, Voice Recognition, Backup Camera, Virtual CD Changer, Jukebox, and hands free operation.

*content and image courtesy of www.kia.com/#/uvo/