What’s under the hood?

Know your Kia car engines

It takes a professional to understand and drive a powerful car but only the daring ones are able to test out the limits of a tough car engine. Since Kia is known for its astounding engine durability and quality, it's no surprise that the automobile giant has the industry’s leading awards to its name. Be it safety, performance, design, durability, popularity, or quality standards, Kia Motors has been crowned in every leading category for its ingenious design and neoteric technology features. Just take the wheel and you would understand what an epitome of class, modernity, and innovation Kia cars really are. 

The international line-up may vary from the one available in your home country with slight changes in the features. Kia’s power-packed product line includes all shapes and sizes from crossover SUVs to family minivans, you will find your perfect road partner in the diverse pack of Kia cars. So what makes Kia strengthen its foot in the auto industry with cutting-edge competition with auto manufacturers like Toyota, Suzuki, Honda, Hyundai, MG, and many others? The reason behind this profound success is the genuinity and impeccable quality, making Kia Motors a top-tier name in the industry. 

When it comes to performance Kia has been recognized as “Best Car” in over 38 countries in the past decade. Apart from that Kia has been recognized as #1 by J.D. Power Automotive Performance Execution and Layout along with the Red Dot design awards multiple times. With such distinction, you must want to know why Kia has taken the auto industry by storm. Any car enthusiast will tell you that the only way to win him over lies heavily in how the car performs. That’s the win-or-lose scenario and the only determinant of this performance is the engine. 

Kia is packed with strapping athletic engines that boast of the craftsmanship of Kia cars. Kia engines are made by Hyundai or GEMA (Global Engine Manufacturing Alliance) which is a mutual platform of various automotive brands like Hyundai, Mitsubishi, and Chrysler. Since Hyundai is the sister company of Kia, you will find most models have parts manufactured by Hyundai, depending on the specifications of the Kia car. Kia engines come in all sizes but here we are going to take you through various engines of the Kia Motors Pakistan line-up.

Kia Sportage- Nu 2.0 Gasoline MPI Engine 

Being one of the best-selling Kia variants, Sportage rocks the SUV arena with the signature confident look. It comes with Nu 2.0L Gasoline MPI 1999 cc engine that belts out 196/4000 Nm/ rpm of torque and 157/ 6200 ps/rpm of horsepower. It is currently available in front-wheel drive and all-wheel drive modes which gives Sportage a streamlined drive on the most difficult of roads. With three different driving modes; normal + eco + sport, you can easily shift your driving style to glide along any road.   

Kia Stonic- 1.4L MPI Engine 

Kia Stonic maintains a riveting pose with its captivating outlook and sturdy 1.4L MPI (Multi-Point- Injection) engine. The MPI engine pumps the gasoline and mixes it with air which is then tightened into the combustion chamber. The design of MPI engine makes it one of the most robust engines that yield optimum mileage without any damage or repair (of course your car will still be requiring periodic maintenance). Kia Stonic races ahead with 6-speed automatic transmission and 1,368 cc displacement, lashing out 100/6000 ps/rpm of horsepower and 13.6/4000 kgm/rpm of torque. So whenever you are in the mood for an energizing drive, you can count on Kia Stonic for that.

Kia Sorento- Lambda II 3.5L V6 MPI Engine

Designed to bring more power to your daily drive, Kia Sorento is truly a magnificent SUV on every road. In Pakistan, it is currently available in three trims; Sorento 2.4L FWD, Sorento 2.4L AWD, and Sorento 3.5L FWD. The strapping SUV is known for its athletic engine that varies for each trim. Sorento 2.4L FWD and 2.4L AWD come with 6-speed automatic + SportsMatic transmission with Theta II 2.4L MPI 2359 cc engines that pump out 172/6000 horsepower and 225/4000 of torque. Whereas, Sorento 3.5L FWD comes with an 8- speed automatic transmission and Lambda II 3.5L V6 MPI 3470 cc engine that belts out 280/6300 ps/rpm horsepower and 336/5000 of torque. The refined V6 engine maximizes the power output which results in outstanding performance and fuel efficiency.               

Kia Picanto- MPI Inline 3 Cylinder (Gasoline) Engine

Kia Picanto has redefined the compact hatchback category with its smart features and safety controls. Kia Picanto comes with MPI Inline 3 Cylinder 998 cc engine generating 62/6200 ps/rpm horsepower and 9.6/3500 kgm/rpm of torque. The 5-speed manual and 4-speed automatic transmission come with a standard Euro2 emission system making your drive as eco-friendly as it can get. Since the MPI engines are simpler in design than their counterparts like GDi, TSI, etc. they are less prone to damage and are inexpensive when it comes to repairing.   

Kia Carnival- Lambda II 3.5L V6 MPI Engine

Standing tall being the top-of-the-line variant in the Kia cars family, the Kia Carnival comes with a powerful Lambda II 3.5L V6 MPI 3470 cc engine. The rugged engine lashes out 272/ 6400 ps/rpm horsepower and 331.5/5000 Nm/rpm of torque. The 8-speed automatic transmission combined with four different drive modes (Normal, Eco, Sport, and Smart) gives you the freedom to move the way you want to. The robust V6 engine makes Kia Carnival one of the most fuel-efficient family SUVs and allows you to enjoy power, class, and luxury all-in-one driving experience.

Conclusion

Given the varied engine types and sizes, it is evident that Kia is obsessed with building futuristic automobiles to create the movement that it has set out to inspire. All these engines are assembled in Kia Lucky Motors plant in Karachi with all the original parts and maintenance services available at Kia dealerships all over Pakistan. If you are a new Kia owner and want to know more about your vehicle, head to Kia Motors Site and enjoy the best car maintenance services for your Kia.