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Kia Motors has put great emphasis on strengthening its technological
capabilities. Concerted effort is being made to develop and mass-
produce mid-/ large sized Lambda engines, AlphaⅡand Beta engines,
U/D diesel engines(CRDi) for passenger cars and automatic
transmissions for new com pacts.
This year, Kia Motors and Hyundai Motor were jointly aw arded the KT
(Korea Technology) Mark by the Korea Industrial Technology
Association (KOITA) in recognition of their development of a mid-size
Theta gasoline engine and a small 4-speed automatic transmission.
The environment-friendly and fuel efficient Theta engine has won
global recognition for its superior performance. Daimler Chrysler and
Mitsubishi Motors are names included in the buyers' list. The engine
will be mounted on upcoming new models next year. Industry experts
evaluate highly the new automatic transmission has improved fuel
economy and gear shifting feel.
The 2005 Opirus (exported as Amanti) boasts the new Lambda 3.8-liter
V6 engine that was jointly developed with Hyundai Motor for the
future generation top-of-the-line models. This high performance
quad-cam 24-valve power plant is a remarkable im provement from
the previous 3.5-liter version, maximizing power and fuel econom y.
The engine comes with Continuous Variable Valve Timing (CVVT),
which electronically controls air intake to maximize engine
performance according to engine speed. Aluminum has been used for
the cylinder block to minimize engine weight. The new engine also
features a redesigned low vibration and quieter timing chain and an
iridium sparkplug that lasts for up to 160,000 kilom eters. Also, an
environment-friendly oil filter and new catalyst technology reduce
exhaust emissions.
The 2.0 CRDi comm on rail diesel engine boasts the best fuel
efficiency (14.6km /liter for a 2WD manual transm ission) of any
Korean-build SUV.
The next-generation Theta engine provides better
performance and efficiency, lasts longer, runs quieter and is
more environmentally friendly than its predecessors.
The state-of-the-art 1.5 VGT diesel engine for passenger cars
complies with Euro IV emission standards.
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