Post archive for ‘R&D’
Dynamax™ AWD system
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The Sportage is outfitted with a newly developed electronic all-wheel drive (AWD) system. The newly applied AWD system offers greater responsiveness compared to the previous electronic magnetic coil method and employs an electronic hydraulic motor method that can reduce vibrations and noise to deliver a smoother driving experience. The use of a hydraulic motor allows [...]
Congratulations, Australia!
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Hello. My name is D.K. Lim of the Overseas Product Team and I am in charge of Kia powertrains as well as our large passenger cars and RVs. Generally, the ride and handling of our new cars have been developed to suit the specific road conditions, environment and driving characteristics of various regions of the [...]
Listen to the all-new Sportage’s Heartbeat!
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Hello everyone! Do you remember Kia Motors’ concept car “KUE” that attracted a lot of attention at the 2007 Detroit Auto Show for its innovative look? Today’s posting is about the Sportage that inherited KUE’s distinctive design. Let’s find out more about the strong “heart” and impressive capabilities of the Sportage from our R&D researchers! [...]
One spoken word is all you need! Voice-controlled UVO
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By Multimedia Design Team UVO is a world class infotainment system jointly developed with Microsoft. ‘UVO’ stands for ‘Your Voice’ and development of this system began in 2008 under the project name ‘Bristol’. With earlier audio systems, software development was integrated with audio development. In contrast, UVO is based on the Windows CE Operating System [...]
Behind the coupe-like package
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By Package Technology Team 3 The silhouette is often the first impression of anything we see. The first impression of an automobile is also determined from the outline of the body, and the profile and roofline form key elements in determining a car’s image. Today, we learn about how package engineers found the ideal silhouette [...]
Drive to a stronger beat
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By Jung, Woo-Chul Research engineer Multimedia evaluation team One of the pleasures of driving is surrounding yourself with great music. The latest audio system from Kia Motors includes features allowing you to enjoy music stored in your mp3 player or cell phone. The options available are BlutoothTM audio streaming and mp3-compatible functions. Or you can [...]
Surround yourself with the powerful sound of Cadenza!
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By Mi-soo Han Senior Researcher Multimedia Evaluation Team Hello. It’s pretty chilly these days, isn’t it? Given the growing spotlight on the entertainment function, quality sound equipment and systems have become a necessity whether you’re at home or on the move. People tend to cut back on outdoor activities in cold weather and sitting inside [...]
Convenience features of Venga (Part 2)
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Two weeks ago, we covered Venga’s HAC (Hill-start Assist Control) which helps drivers feel free from the risk of the car moving backwards. It’s a convenient feature for manual transmission drivers! Today we will introduce the latest A/C system to make Venga’s cabin warm up or cool down faster. Let’s take a look. Discharge temperature [...]
Safe driving and parking with Cadenza!
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By Il-woong Han Senior Researcher Electronics Planning Support Team I’d like to tell you about some “pals” of Cadenza that make driving easier. The Cadenza features numerous new technologies, especially those that have to do with electronics. Technologies previously seen only in the movies are becoming reality thanks to automotive electronics. And this is probably [...]
Convenience features of Venga (Part 1)
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The name Venga is derived from Spanish for ‘Let’s go’ or ‘Come’ and has a playful connotation like a cartoon character. The for-Europe-only Venga is styled according to the Kia family look and features a wide range of cutting-edge convenience items. We’ll take a look at all of the convenience features and new electronic technologies [...]
Intro to Cadenza technology (part 3)
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By Eon-jae Jeong, Researcher, Safety System Design Team It seems that these convenience features never end on the Cadenza! For the information here on the blog, though, this is our last installment for the extras you’ll find on our newest vehicle. Heated Steering Wheel Driving in wintertime is difficult on many fronts. In particular, exterior [...]
Intro to Cadenza technology (part 2)
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Hi, everybody! Here’s part II of Cadenza’s emotional & comfortable feature story for all you (future) Cadenza owners. Let’s take a look. Chrome garnish mood lighting and large room lamp Young-beom Lee and Ki-hong Lee, Senior Researcher, Vehicle Design Team 2 Forget about boring and monotonous car interiors. Cadenza brings something refreshingly new to the [...]
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