Kia has an array of models on display at the Philippines International Motor Show 2014 (CAMPI 2014) including the updated Kia Soul with a dual-tone exterior color theme, Sorento, Picanto, Carens, and Sportage.
Kia Soul
The new Kia Soul is now available with dual tone color options. Depending on the primary color, the wing mirror covers and roof are finished in contrasting white, black or red.
The quirky hatchback with a crossover stance is powered by a 1.6-litre four-cylinder gasoline engine which makes 128 PS (126.19 bhp) and 260 Nm of torque. The engine is coupled to a 6-speed automatic transmission.
Dimensions:
Length: 4,140 mm
Width: 1,800 mm
Height: 1,600 mm
Wheelbase: 2,570 mm
Price: Php 1.02 million (around INR 13.92 lakhs)
Kia Sportage
The Kia Sportage for the Philippines market is available with a 2.0-litre four-cylinder gasoline engine and a 2.0-litre four-cylinder diesel engine, both mated to a 6-speed AT.
Dimensions:
Length: 4,440 mm
Width: 1,885 mm
Height: 1,635 mm
Wheelbase: 2,640 mm
Price: Php 1.24 million (INR 16.92 lakhs) - Php 1.32 million (around INR 18.02 lakhs)
Kia Carens
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The new Kia Carens station wagon is powered by a 1.7-litre diesel motor which belts out 136 PS (134.08 bhp) and 320 Nm of torque. The gearbox is a 6-speed automatic unit.
Dimensions:
Length: 4,525 mm
Width: 1,805 mm
Height: 1,610 mm
Wheelbase: 2,570 mm
Prices: Php 1.27 million (around INR 17.39 lakhs) - Php 1.525 million (around INR 20.82 lakhs)
Kia Sorento
Kia has recently unveiled the next gen Kia Sorento which is yet to commence its global sales. The existing model in the Philippines market employs a 2.2-litre four-cylinder diesel engine which is good enough for 197 PS (194.22 bhp) and a healthy torque of 436 Nm. Transmission option, like its stablemates, is a 6-speed automatic. Higher variants get an AWD system.
Dimensions:
Length: 4,685 mm
Width: 1,885 mm
Height: 1,700 mm
Wheelbase: 2,700
Prices: Php 1.395 million (around INR 19.04 lakhs) - Php 1.935 million (around INR 26.41 lakhs)
Kia Picanto
Kia Picanto front three quarter at the CAMPI 2014
The Kia Picanto hatchback is powered by 1.0-litre Kappa and 1.2-litre Kappa gasoline engines. The former is available in two states of tune - 69 PS (68.02 bhp) and 80 PS (78.87 bhp) - and comes mated to a 5-speed manual while the latter generates 87 PS (85.77 bhp) and is available only with a 4-speed AT.
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