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| Wednesday, 15 July 2009, 23:01 HKT/SGT | |
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SEOUL, S.KOREA, July 15, 2009 - (ACN Newswire) - Kia Motors unveiled its first commercialized hybrid electric vehicle (HEV), the Forte Liquid Petroleum Injection (LPI) Hybrid in Seoul today.
The Forte LPI Hybrid is the newest addition to Kia's widely acclaimed Forte family (known as 'All-new Cerato' in some markets), which includes both gasoline-powered 4-door sedan and sporty KOUP versions. Kia Motors invested KRW 240 billion (approximately USD 180 million) over a period of 25 months to develop the eco-friendly Forte LPI Hybrid.
Boasting powerful driving performance and a superior fuel efficiency rating of 17.8 km/l, the Forte LPI Hybrid answers consumer demand for environmentally friendly vehicles that are exciting and fun to drive. Additionally, with CO2 emissions of just 99 g/km, the Forte LPI Hybrid qualifies for billing as a Super Low Emissions Vehicle (SULEV).
Contact:
Kia Motors
Michael Choo
International Communications Manager
82-2-3464-5663
mjc@kia.co.kr
Topic: Corporate Announcement
Source: KIA Motors
Sectors: Automotive
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