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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Acura ZDX Prototype Unveiled

Acura ZDX Prototype has been unveiled at the New York International Auto Show. Acura ZDX is a luxury four-door sports coupemade with 192.4 inches long, 78.5 inches wide, and 61.8 inches tall. This prototype also has a wheelbase of 108.2 inches.

Acura ZDX prototype gets the power source from a VTEC V6 engine coupled with a 6-speed automatic transmission. Acura ZDX prototype also equipped with Super Handling All-Wheel Drive and Sequential SportShift.

Acura ZDX prototype is a 5-seater car that comes equipped with some interesting features such as AcuraLink Real-Time Traffic and Weather, Acura’s Navigation System with Voice Recognition, and also Acura/ELS Surround audio system and Bluetooth connectivity.

Although Acura ZDX price has not been announced yet by the company, but this prototype will be available in the fall of 2009.

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Hyundai Equus

Hyundai has announced that the Hyundai Equus is available in showrooms across Korea. Hyundai has made targets to sell 13,000 units of the Hyundai Equus in Korea this year, while the figure going up to 19,000 for 2010.

Hyundai offers two engines option for its Hyundai Equus, a Lambda 3.8-liter V6, or a Tau 4.6-liter V8. The first engine had 213 kW and 358 Nm of torque, while the Tau resulting 269 kW and 439 Nm of torque.

Hyundai Equus price for Korea had a price ranges between 63.7 million Korean won to 105 million. Along with the announced price for its home market, Hyundai also announced the price of Hyundai Equus for the Australian market, which ranges between AUD $65,500 and AUD $108,000.

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