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Kia upgraded 2018 Sportage features new 1.6L diesel, 2.0L diesel 48V mild-hybrid technology

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Kia Motors’ upgraded 2018 Kia Sportage ( earlier post ), the brand’s global best-selling vehicle, offers a 2.0-liter liter diesel engine now available with Kia’s new eight-speed automatic transmission, and—in certain markets—48-volt mild-hybrid power ( earlier post ). liter diesel engine. km/l (6.13

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Kia upgrading Sorento; revised Theta II GDI and R diesel engines

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When the new upgraded Kia Sorento CUV goes on sale later this year in most markets, it will incorporate changes which include a completely new platform and enhanced powertrains for better fuel economy with lower emissions. Kia has fine-tuned both the Theta II 2.4 TCI diesel engines to improve their efficiency.

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Kia introduces new mild hybrid powertrain, 7-speed DCT

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Kia’s 48V mild hybrid system uses a lead-carbon battery. Kia revealed a new mild hybrid powertrain as well as its new 7-speed DCT at the Geneva Motor Show. The mild hybrid powertrain will be available on new diesel and gasoline production cars from Kia in the near future. Click to enlarge. Earlier post.)

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Road Test: 2022 Kia K5 GT 2.5L

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Built on an all-new platform, the K5 is wider, longer and lower than the Optima, more powerful, and takes design cues from the performance minded Kia Stinger. So what does Kia do? The 2022 Kia K5 GT is offered with one engine and transmission. The twin, chrome exhaust tips balance out the rear design. Dressed to go.

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Road Test: 2022 Kia Stinger GT-Line RWD

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All-new in 2018, the 2022 Kia Stinger continues to turn heads by those that know cars. This coupe was Kia’s first entry into the five-passenger, four-door sportback GT world–and they got it right. Designed in Kia’s Frankfurt, Germany, design studio and built in Sohari, Korea, the Stinger is truly a world car. Powertrain.

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Hyundai outlines future powertrain strategy

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Hyundai Motor Group this week outlined its latest powertrain technologies and future plans at the 12 th Hyundai-Kia International Powertrain Conference, held near the Hyundai Motor Group R&D Center in Korea. Hyundai will continue its efforts to develop light-weight and fuel-efficient transmissions. WGT diesel engine, Euro 6 R 2.0

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VM Motori Awards CGI Block and Bedplate Contracts for New 3.0L Diesel to Tupy

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liter V6 diesel engine. Each cylinder has a central direct injector with cooled EGR (exhaust gas recirculation) as an integral part of the cylinder heads. Independent engine manufacturer VM Motori SpA of Italy has awarded. VM Motori CGI Cylinder Block and Bedplate. Each valve is driven by finger followers.

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