20 July 2006

New Kia pix released



The first official photographs of Kia Motors' all-new family car, code named 'ED' have been shown.

Created for European customers, it will be Kia's strongest-ever contender in the C-segment when it goes on sale across Europe in December.

At 4.2- metres long, ED has an usually long wheelbase (2,650mm) and from launch, a range of four engines will be available, including 1.4, 1.6 and 2.0-litre CVVT petrol engines and an all-new 1.6- VGT diesel.

Kia will World Premier its five-door family hatchback at the Mondial de L'Automobile in Paris in late September when its name will be revealed.

Brian Byrne.