Kia Forte Koup (2010)

Kia Forte Koup (2010) has been debuted by Kia Motors America at New York International Auto Show. The new 2010 Kia Forte Koup has been previewed in a concept form at the same spot in 2008.

Kia Forte Koup may outputs 156 hp and 144 pound-feet of torque to the front wheels, as it’s powered by a 2.0-liter DOHC four-cylinder engine which coupled with a 5-speed manual transmission or a electronically controlled 4-speed automatic gearbox.

However, Kia also announced that the 2010 Kia Forte Koup will also be available with a 2.4-liter inline four-cylinder engine developing 173 horsepower and 168 pound-feet of torque.

Kia Forte Koup also comes equipped with multi-port electronic fuel injection and Continuously Variable Valve Timing (CVVT).

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Mazda3 i-stop Presented in Geneva

Mazda3 i-stop has been presented by Mazda in Geneva, following the previous Mazda3 i-stop press release that was announced last month. Powered by the inline four-cylinder DOHC 16-valve MZR 2.0-litre DISI petrol engine, Mazda3 i-stop may outputs 111 kW/151 PS at 6,200 rpm and 191 Nm of torque at 4,500 rpm.

Mazda3 i-stop comes equipped with idle-stop system that uses combustion energy for restart which called i-stop by the company. Mazda3 i-stop is estimated has the ability to restart in 0.35 seconds, which is half the time compared with the other systems’ restart on the market.

Mazda3 i-stop also offers 14% fuel savings in a combined cycle with the i-stop system, DISI, and a number of aerodynamic modifications.

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Mazda3 MPS (2009) at Geneva Motor Show

Mazda has unveils an exciting sports compact car at the Geneva Motor Show - 2009 Mazda3 MPS. Powered by the MZR 2.3L DISI Turbo petrol engine, 2009 Mazda3 MPS may outputs 191 kW/260 PS at 5,500 rpm and 380 Nm of torque at 3,000 rpm.

Mazda3 MPS (2009) can accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in 6.1 seconds and will reach its top speed at 250 km/h. While for its fuel consumption, it has been reduced by 0.5 l to 9.2L/100 km.

2009 Mazda3 MPS sits on new 18-inch aluminum alloy wheels and also comes with a bonnet air intake, LED tail lamps, new front and rear styling.

2009 Mazda3 MPS interior is included with a new tachometer with red MPS logo, semi-bucket front seats, and LED turbo boost gauge.

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