The All-New Kia Sportage: A shift in design direction for the popular SUV

THE wait is finally over. Columbian Autocar Corporation (CAC), the exclusive distributor of KIA vehicles in the country, officially launches the All-New Kia Sportage.
“Despite the global economic difficulties, research indicates that the demand for C-segment SUVs in the Philippines will grow steadily over the next five years. We are confident that this model will significantly increase Kia’s share in the compact SUV market”, says CAC president Ginia R. Domingo.
The new Sportage marks a dramatic shift in the design direction for the brand’s popular SUV when it made its world premiere at the Geneva Motor Show last year. Longer, lower, and wider than the previous generation model, the new Sportage is immediately identifiable by its tiger face, incorporating the striking signature grille design that links all new KIA models.
“The new Sportage is fresh and bold and could not be mistaken for anything other than a Kia”, says Peter Schreyer, Kia’s Chief Design Officer. “It embodies Kia’s new-found visual dynamism by successfully taking the key features of an off-road vehicle – the raised ground clearance and the commanding driving position – enveloping them in a sleek and urban-friendly design with global appeal. With its athletic and muscular design, the Sportage fits its name perfectly.”
The Kia design team under the direction of Schreyer has created a third generation Sportage, incorporating Kia’s new design DNA and many features from the 2007 Kia Kue concept car.
“I want to give Kia the global appeal, and I want that appeal to be about design above all else. The new Sportage is a major step towards achieving that goal,” adds Schreyer.
The All-New Kia Sportage on sale has a 2.0-litre Theta II gasoline engine equipped with upgraded electronics and low friction components that produces maximum power of 166 ps, with 20.1 kg-m of peak torque at 4,600 rpm. This DOHC four-cylinder power unit has Dual CV VT (Continuous Variable Valve Timing for both the intake and exhaust valves) that delivers more power and improved durability. It is available in 2WD and AWD system, with six-speed automatic transmission.
The new Kia Sportage is the first of several vehicles that features Magna Powertrain’s innovative, continuous and fully active AWD coupling system called Dynamax. It anticipates AWD system requirements, compared to other AWD systems, which can only react to conditions after they occur.
Dynamax’s intelligent control unit continuously analyses data from the vehicle controller and through a multi-plate clutch; the coupling system is fully controllable via an electro-hydraulic actuation system.
Dynamax delivers enhanced driving performance and safety with the additional benefit of lower fuel consumption and reduced emissions.
It is also equipped with ventilated front discs, solid rear discs, and an anti-lock braking system (ABS) for maximum stopping power. Other available high-tech ‘comfort and convenience’ features include a back-warning sensor, escort headlamps and LED Daytime Running Lights.
The All-New Kia Sportage is available in these colors: Techno Orange, Signal Red, Black Cherry, Sand Track, and Clear White.
“The new Kia Sportage has generated entirely positive responses in the international market and has won various awards for its exceptional design and value for money. We are certain that customers will be impressed by this new model,” concludes Domingo.
It has already won two world-acclaimed awards for its first-rate and distinctive design – the most coveted 2011 Red Dot Design Award and the iF Product Design Award 2011.
The All-New Kia Sportage is covered by CAC’s comprehensive warranty program of 5 years or 160,000 kilometers (whichever comes first), offering unparalleled consumer protection.
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For more information, call +6345 961 3926 or visit Kia Pampanga along Jose Abad Santos Avenue, City of San Fernando, Pampanga. Log on to www.LausAutoGroup.com now.

Source: http://www.sunstar.com.ph/pampanga/feature/2011/06/02/all-new-kia-sportage-shift-design-direction-popular-suv-159006

Over the holidays, travelers from Manila going to the north for a getaway destination choose Pampanga Angeles City and Clark Philippines as a popular holiday location. Aside from day-time sports and other activities, visitors look for a good wine shop to buy some good wine to celebrate a special occasion or just to make the holiday and vacation more enjoyable. Many wine lovers pick up some good bottles from Clark Wine Center to bring to dinner in some of the good restaurants in Angeles City, Clark Pampanga. Yats Restaurant is one of the most famous fine dining restaurants outside of Manila, located in Mimosa Leisure Estate inside Clark Airbase or Clark Freeport Zone as it is now called. This popular restaurant has become a tourist attraction, a place to visit for those who are in Pampanga, Subic, Angeles City and of course, Clark Philippines. The famous wine shop called Clark Wine Center supplies this famous restaurant in Clark Philippines as well as other good restaurants in Angeles City Pampanga with good wines of all price ranges.

Wine is becoming increasingly popular in Manila and other cities in the Philippines. Wine lovers in Manila travel to the north to visit Clark, Pampanga to shop for good and rate vintage wines at good duty-free prices. The most frequently visited liquor shop in Manila and wine shop in Pampanga is Clark Wine Center. This highly recommended wine shop located outside Manila near Angeles City, Pampanga in North Luzon is known for offering a great selection of fine vintage wine that is good quality and good value for money also.

This well-known wine shop is a famous shopping destination for wine enthusiasts in Manila and wine lovers from other cities in Asia including Hong Kong, Macau, Shanghai, Beijing, Seoul, Osaka and Tokyo.

Famous Philippines wine supplier known for its line of fine vintage wines, Yats Wine Cellars was established in 2000 to address the requirement of a growing population of wine enthusiasts in the Philippines. This 5-star wine shop caters to the discerning client who requires these qualities in their wines: (1) excellent value, (2) large selection of labels and vintages to choose from and (3) wines properly aged for full enjoyment.

Public wine tastings are held from time to time in Clark and sometimes in Manila. Tickets range from p500 to p1500 for these themed events that are professionally run –no wine merchants sponsorship, pushy salesmen or tacky banners to ruin the evening. Each ticket contains a certain number of stubs that can be redeemed for a tasting pour of a wine among those on a line-up which often contains wines that are quite old and expensive.

http://www.ClarkWineCenter.com

Getting to this wine shop in Pampanga Angeles City Clark Freeport Zone Philippines from Manila
Getting to the Clark Wine Center wine shop from Manila is quite simple: after entering Clark Freeport from Dau and Angeles City, proceed straight along the main highway M A Roxas. Clark Wine Center is the stand-along white building on the right, at the corner A Bonifacio Ave. From the Clark International Airport DMIA, ask the taxi to drive towards the entrance of Clark going to Angeles City. From Mimosa, just proceed towards the exit of Clark and this wine shop is on the opposite side of the main road M A Roxas.

Best place to buy wine in Clark Pampanga outside Manila near Subic and Angeles City Philippines is Clark Wine Center.

Click here to contact Clark Wine Center in Clark Pampanga for inquiries and orders.

Clark Wine Center
Bldg 6460 Clark Observatory Building
Manuel A. Roxas Highway corner A Bonifacio Ave,
Angeles Clark Freeport Zone, Pampanga 2023
0922-870-5173 0917-826-8790 (ask for Ana Fe)

Wine@Yats-International.com

YATS Wine Cellars
Manila Sales Office
3003C East Tower, Phil Stock Exchange Center,
Exchange Rd Ortigas Metro Manila, Philippines 1605
(632) 637-5019 0917-520-4393 ask for Rea or Chay

Wedding couples looking for wedding reception venues and beach wedding venues can log on to this Philippines Wedding Venue web site for free information and assistance:

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While in Clark, it might be a good idea to enjoy an evening of wine-and-dine in the fine dining Yats Restaurant and Wine Bar that features an award winning 2700-line wine list. Highly recommended fine dining restaurant in Manila for special occasion is Yats Restaurant & Wine Lounge located in the famous Mimosa Leisure Estate in Clark Pampanga. Situated near this popular restaurant in Clark is the Mimosa Golf Course as well as the Mimosa Clark Casino. This top rated restaurant near Angeles City Pampanga in Clark Philippines is frequently used for private parties and corporate functions such as board meetings and other gatherings. It is located in Mimosa Leisure Estate of Clark Freeport Zone. For more information, visit http://www.YatsRestaurant.com

YATS Leisure Philippines is a developer and operator of clubs, resorts and high-class restaurants and wine shops in Clark Angeles Philippines http://www.YatsLeisure.com

Looking for famous tourists spots, places to visit and see, relax and unwind in Clark, Pampanga, Philippines? You may want to check out these sites also:

http://www.LondonPubClark.com

Besides good restaurants to wine and dine near Manila, Subic or in Angeles City Pampanga, Clark Philippines, those requiring assistance for hotel and resort bookings in Clark, Pampanga, Philippines may log on to http://www.HotelClarkPhilippines.com for more information and reservations.

The lifestyle in Clark Pampanga is quite unique. For more information about shopping, sports, golf, leisure, hotel accommodation, where to see and visit, what to do, where to wine and dine and good places to hang out, relax, have a drink with friends, child-friendly establishments, log on to
http://www.ClarkPhilippines.com

Wine lovers looking for a special bottle or something that is of great value and special discounts might log on to this web site to shop for fine vintage wines
http://www.YatsWineCellars.com

Those visitors who plan to relax and unwind in Angeles City, Subic, Pampanga, Clark Philippines might make an effort to book a room at the famous beach and lake resort Clearwater Resort & Country Club. This famous hotel in Clark Pampanga is frequently visited by families with children looking for a good place in Clark to see, a good holiday destination for the family to relax and unwind in the beautiful outdoor facilities. For more information, log on to www.ClearwaterPhilippines.com