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KIA CLAIMS TWO MORE RED DOT DESIGN AWARDS
Toyota launches • Kia Rio and Picanto the honoured in prestigious all-new European design competition Camry
KIA has been awarded two top honors for its
Picanto and Rio models in the 2012 red dot design
TOYOTA competition. Motor Philippines (TMP) unveils the all-new
Camry The five-door with a versions new sense of Kia’s of emotion striking and A-segment vision
Picanto on and its B-segment premium Rio luxury were sedan. both winners Its aerodynamic
in red dot’s
internationally-acclaimed styling and valiant stance ‘Product exude a Design’ strong presence category, that in a
competition complements that a luxurious saw more and than iconic 4,500 vehicle. products Named entered after by
1,800 the word manufacturers “Crown” in Japanese, from 58 countries the Camry across is developed a variety
of to product stand out sectors. and shine in the local automotive scene;
along Judging with its was new carried developments out by an in both international interior jury and
of exterior highly features, respected the design Camry experts, boasts who a scrutinized more luxurious and
tested and cutting-edge the products design. in detail, with winners selected on the
basis of Based their level on the of innovation, Toyota key functionality, development ergonomics, concept,
durability, “New ERA ecological sedan,” the compatibility all-new Camry and intuitive balances handling. a sense
Only of power products and featuring comfort that the highest speaks standards of its authoritative of design
are driving eligible performance the coveted and lavishing red dot. interior. It features a
3.5-Liter These V-Type, two latest 6-Cylinder, wins bring 24-Valve Kia’s red Dual dot VVT-i total engine to six,
with which the provides Soul crossover a maximum winning output in 2009, of 204kW/6,200rpm,
Venga compact
MPV and maximum in 2010, and torque both Sportage of 346Nm/4,700rpm. compact SUV The and chassis Optima
sedan system claiming is highlighted top spots in by 2011. the Optima 6-speed was also sequential named
‘best automatic of the transmission best’ in 2011 now – available the red dot for competition’s
all variants.
highest This transmission accolade for technology groundbreaking lets ample design, power for which pass
only more the efficiently best products to the in wheels, each category while the are sequential eligible. shift
lever “We lets are the very driver proud enjoy of the manual red dot transmission-like
awards for the
Picanto aggressiveness and the for Rio,” a comments sportier drive. Kia’s Chief The most Officer suitable Peter
Schreyer. gear is selected according to the driving condition,
resulting “They to a are pleasant a great driving tribute to experience. our entire global It also design fitted
team, with a because 16-inch front all three disc Kia brakes, design and centers 15-inch were disc involved for the
in rear, the providing development better of stopping both vehicles power. – and It is the also results matched are
absolutely with a redesigned harmonious 215/55R models 17-inch with alloy a strong wheels presence. that give I
am the Camry particularly a more happy dynamic about look. this thoroughly creative and
Once seated, the driver can easily start and stop its
engine with the push-button feature. The Smart Entry
and Start System employ a Smart Key to lock and unlock
the doors and a button to start the engine—all one needs
is to have the vehicle key nearby. The all-new Camry’s
hospitality continues in the luxurious interior equipped
KIA with high-end Motors features Corporation that will announced surely give today the that driver it and will
its passengers provide 359 a feel passenger of royal cars treatment. to ensure Beginning efficient with and
the driver’s smooth seat, transportation the steering during wheel UEFA is made EURO of 2012 leather
in with co-host wood grain countries, material, Poland and and incorporates Ukraine, automatic and fulfill tilt
its and requirement telescopic system. as a UEFA Giving EUROTOP the driver Partner the full and control, official
automobile the steering of wheel UEFA also EURO incorporates 2012 (in audio, conjunction air condition with
its and sister multi-information company Hyundai display (MID) Motor buttons. Company). Information Kia is
supplying such as odometer numerous / design-acclaimed trip meter, outside models temperature, as official
tournament average speed, vehicles, cruising such range, as the average All-new fuel cee’d, consumption Rio and
Sportage, and elapsed which time are are among also displayed. the top It selling also features models in a
Europe. touch-screen Kia will audio also display add its D-segment for better functionality sedans, Cadenza and
and style. Optima The All-new Hybrid, which Camry have is not equipped yet been with introduced a 3-zone to
Europeans temperature customers. control system which can be regulated for
the driver, UEFA front EURO passenger 2012 is and scheduled rear seats to kick separately. off on June To
8th further in Warsaw, enhance Poland the air with conditioning the champion system, to be Toyota crowned also
on introduces July 1st its in Kiev, Nano-E Ukraine. technology; The matches an air-cleaning will take system place
throughout that fills the eight cabin cities with refreshing Poland air (Warsaw, characterized Wroclaw, by
Poznan, ultimately Gdansk) balanced and Ukraine ratio of (Kiev, positive Donetsk, and negative Kharkiv,
Lviv). ions. UEFA This plasma EURO 2012 cluster is purifies considered the air the inside biggest the and car
most by preventing prestigious absorption event among of mold, Kia’s fungus, UEFA sponsored and dust.
competitions.
Nano-e are negative ions surrounded by water molecules.
Compared “With to only normal five ions, weeks they to go last before longer the and tournament provide a
begins, cleaner air the flow vehicle inside handover the vehicle. is an essential part of the
preparation for UEFA EURO 2012,” said UEFA Marketing
Kia Motors ensures smooth transportation
with fleet for UEFA EURO 2012
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• Latest successes take Kia’s total to six red dot award wins since 2009
• Multiple industry honors are further endorsement of Kia’s design strategy
successful collaboration between our teams in Korea,
Europe and America.”
Thomas Oh, Kia Senior Executive Vice President
and COO, The added, 2012 “As Camry global passes buyers the increasingly highest standards switch to
smaller for global cars, quality design with is becoming its active an ever and more passive important safety
factor features in the to cope A- and with B-segments. different driving Rio and situations. Picanto are The key
volume Camry features models for ABS us and and Brake are already Assist in System, great demand coupled
around with Vehicle the world. Stability Control (VSC) technology. The VSC
detects “These tire slippage coveted and red automatically dot awards helps are stabilize another
endorsement the car when of driving Kia’s on commitment slippery roads. to high Adaptive quality Front and
striking Lighting design System combined (AFS) enhances with minimal nighttime environmental
visibility by
automatically regulating the headlamp beam pattern in
response to steering input and driving conditions. Driver
and passenger SRS Airbags are offered across all variants,
with the addition of side and curtain-sheild airbags for the
top-of-the-line 3.5Q model. Exterior developments include
HID, combined with the automatic-dynamic headlamp
Director leveling device Guy-Laurent and auto light Epstein control at system. the This autoleveling
device “Recognized fixes the as illumination a leading axis global in accordance
ceremony.
maker with the of forward stylish, and reliable backward and comfortable tilt of the car while in
vehicles, motion. Electric Kia will retractable provide outer EURO mirrors officials, are hydrophilic,
VIPs and others with safe, convenient
transportation.”
Toyota Benny Oeyen, offers Marketing great Vice President value for pre owned vehicles
impact and excellent value for money in its products. Our
impressive sales growth across the globe, at a time when
the wider automotive industry is experiencing a drop in
sales, incorporated is testament with wide to this view strategy and reverse and its link successful features.
implementation.”
Upon shifting into reverse, the on-screen reverse camera
would The show red the dot rear product area of design the vehicle awards to facilitate are one of safer the
world’s backing-up. major design contests and have been held by the
Design The Centre All-new of Camry North is Rhine-Westphalia offered three since variants; 1955. all
The with 2012 white awards pearl color will options: be presented to winners at a gala
event 3.5Q at the at Alvar P2, Aalto-designed 082,000, 3.5Q opera White house Pearl in at Essen, P2,
Germany, 097,000, 2.5V on July at 2 P1, 2012. 681,000, 2.5V White Pearl at P1,
696,000, 2.5G at P1, 451,000 and 2.5G White Pearl at
P1, 466,000. Available shades are white pearl, silver
metallic, beige metallic, gray metallic, medium silver
metallic, dark steel mica and attitude black. Visit your
nearest Toyota dealership to witness the transformation
of the new premium luxury sedan.
For more information on the All-new Camry, log on
to www.toyota.com.ph, contact our Customer Assistance
Center at 819 2912 or visit any of the 32 authorized Toyota
dealers nationwide.
of Kia Motors Europe, delightedly expressed,
“Kia TOYOTA Motors is Motor a proud Philippines supporter (TMP) of football launches the Toyota Certified Pre-Owned Vehicles (TCPOV) program. The TCPOV
Benny Oeyen, Marketing Vice President of Kia Motors Europe (far
and we is are a new excited program to play where an integral customers role can left); enjoy and utmost Guy-Laurent value for money Epstein, in purchasing UEFA Marketing pre owned Director vehicles. (center) TMP
in the successful aims to cater coordination to the market of EURO where 2012. purchasing take a reliable photo with used official car is given UEFA much EURO importance. 2012 mascots Now and a days other finding Kia
We dependable believe that pre connecting owned vehicles with can the be world a difficult management task. In launching personnel. the TCPOV, Toyota is able to provide buyers an
through avenue its where most they watched can always sport be will assured not only of the raise vehicle’s the quality EURO and 2012 reliability. from the initial stages of the tournament.
profile of Before the Kia calling brand, a but pre also owned demonstrate unit TOYOTA Kia’s CERTIFIED, unique vehicles For instance, go through the a rigorous Kia Sportage, testing process. an award-winning Various tests SUV,
identity such and as the attributes.” 203 pt. inspection process are conducted to ensure was the selected vehicle’s as quality an official and condition. ball carrier, Furthermore, promoting the the
vehicles Furthermore, are examined order with to the ensure latest and smooth most operation, advanced technology tournament by our in authorized Kiev, Ukraine assessors and who Warsaw, have undergone Poland, by
a „Kia extensive Roadside training Assistance under a Toyota Team’ Motor will be Corporation available Specialist. 24- carrying Lastly, a these larger vehicles than are life checked mock-up and of conditioned the EURO by 2012
hours highly a day trained from dealer June technicians 2nd to July and 4th. comes The with team one will year limited official warranty ball, the for Adidas our customer’s „Tango 12’. peace of mind.
provide various The TCPOV emergency program services also offers to ensure customers the a safety fair trade- in value. In addition The process to its of close trading-in partnership their current with UEFA, Toyota Kia
and to convenience purchase a brand of drivers new vehicle and passengers makes the whole of official experience Motors more is convenient also a FIFA for Partner, customers.nAs in conjunction of today, with we Hyundai have
cars. accredited During an 3 emergency, of our dealerships drivers are namely: instructed Toyota to Bicutan, call a Toyota Motor, Balintawak, and will sponsor and Toyota the Iloilo 2014, in 2018 this first and stage 2022 of FIFA
phone implementation. number from a Our hotline other sticker dealer outlets that will will be soon placed offer in this World program Cups. for the On convenience a local level, of Kia all customers. Motors has partnered
each official For car more for information urgent and on prompt the All-new assistance. Camry, contact our with Customer several premier Assistance professional Center at 819 European 2912. football clubs
Kia Motors has taken an active role in supporting including FC Bordeaux of France and Moscow Spartak FC.
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