Not yet at the Geneva exhibition, but the international version of Kia Morning 2017 has been officially announced with information and images.
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The new generation Kia Morning is expected to be officially launched in the European market at this year's Geneva Motor Show under the name Picanto. However, as the 2017 Geneva Motor Show will not open until next March, Kia has released images and specific information of the international version of the Morning 2017. |
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| Entering the new generation, Kia Morning not only possesses a fresh design but also comes with a more spacious interior and more modern technology than before. |
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| This is thanks to the 15 mm increase in the wheelbase of the Kia Morning 2017. Meanwhile, the overall length of the Kia Morning 2017 remains the same at 3,595 mm. |
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| In the European market, the Kia Morning 2017 has 3 different engine options. The first is the new 1.0-liter turbocharged T-GDI gasoline engine, producing a maximum capacity of 99 horsepower and a maximum torque of 172 Nm. Combined with a 5-speed manual transmission, the engine allows the Kia Morning 2017 to accelerate from 0-100 km/h in 10.1 seconds and reach a maximum speed of 180 km/h. |
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| The second is a 1.0-liter petrol engine with a maximum capacity of 66 horsepower and a maximum torque of 96 Nm. The corresponding figures for the third 1.25-liter petrol engine are 83 horsepower and 122 Nm. |
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Both engines have a new cooling system and are paired with the same 5-speed manual transmission as above. Meanwhile, a 4-speed automatic transmission is optional for the Kia Morning 2017 version using the 1.2-liter engine. |
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According to Kia, the body of the new generation Morning is made from twice as much high-strength steel as the previous generation. Therefore, the Morning 2017 is the safest A-size car that Kia has ever produced. |
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In addition, the new generation Kia Morning is also equipped with a quieter interior thanks to various soundproofing solutions. Among them, there is a new soundproof panel located under the dashboard and the cockpit floor. Meanwhile, sound-absorbing foam is used for the lower part of the A and B pillars. |
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With these changes, Kia affirms that Morning 2017 is the car model with the quietest interior in the segment, whether the engine is running and standing still or running on the road. |
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Quiet is not enough, the interior of the Kia Morning 2017 also has an infotainment system with a larger 7.0-inch screen, comes with navigation and supports Apple CarPlay as well as Android Auto. |
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| Other optional equipment of this "small" car includes a rear camera and a wireless charging system. Thus, Kia Morning 2017 is the first car in the segment to have these advanced technologies. |
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| In addition, the Kia Morning 2017 is also equipped with standard fabric seats. If desired, customers can personalize their Morning 2017 with faux leather upholstery and contrasting stitching. Buyers can choose from glossy black, brown, blue, red and lemon yellow for the accents on the seats. |
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In terms of safety, the international version of the Kia Morning 2017 is equally impressively equipped with 6 standard airbags and optional knee airbags. In addition, there is a standard electronic balance system and optional automatic emergency braking. |
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Kia is expected to start selling the Morning 2017 in the European market in the second quarter of this year. The Kia Morning 2017 with a turbocharged engine will have to wait until the end of the year to be released on the market. |
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