PACE 2018 – Kia

  • Kia @ paultan.org PACE: Kia Stinger makes an appearance, Optima GT facelift debuts at RM169,888

    Kia @ <em>paultan.org</em> PACE: Kia Stinger makes an appearance, Optima GT facelift debuts at RM169,888

    There was a buzz of activity at the Kia stand at the paultan.org Premium Auto Car Expo (PACE) 2018, as local distributor Naza Kia brought two of the South Korean carmaker’s flagship vehicles to the event. The star of the show was the Stinger, but the new facelifted Optima GT also made an appearance at the event.

    Kia may not be the first thing you think of when you talk about premium brands, but the Stinger shows the company has made great strides in the area. Like most of the sedans it competes with from the likes of BMW and Mercedes-Benz, it’s rear-wheel drive, and the chassis has been developed under the stewardship of ex-BMW M chief engineer Albert Biermann.

    It also comes with a choice of two competitive engines, including a 255 PS/353 Nm 2.0 litre turbo four-cylinder engine in the GT-Line and a 370 PS/510 Nm 3.3 litre twin-turbo V6 in the range-topping GT – the latter takes just 4.9 seconds to reach 100 km/h. Impressively, all models come with an eight-speed automatic gearbox, adaptive suspension and even a limited-slip differential, with the GT also getting Brembo brakes.

    Standard equipment is likewise vast and includes keyless entry, push-button start, a panoramic sliding sunroof, a power tailgate, power-adjustable front seats with heating, ventilation and driver’s side memory, an eight-inch infotainment touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatibility, a 15-speaker Harman Kardon sound system, Qi wireless smartphone charging and a 360-degree camera system.

    The facelifted Optima GT was launched last week, but PACE marks the car’s public debut. Priced at RM169,888 on-the-road without insurance, the powerful D-segment sedan gets a new look but retains the rip-roaring engine – the same 2.0 litre turbo as the Stinger, here making 245 PS and paired to a six-speed auto. This is comfortably the fastest D-segment sedan offered here, hitting 100 km/h in 7.4 seconds.

    As far as equipment is concerned, the Optima GT comes with LED head- and tail lights, 18-inch alloy wheels shod in Michelin Pilot Sport 3 tyres, keyless entry, push-button start, dual-zone climate control, power-adjustable front seats with driver’s side memory, paddle shifters, rear sunshades, a seven-inch infotainment touchscreen (again with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto), Qi wireless charging and a 360-degree camera.

    The paultan.org PACE 2018 event continues today at the Setia City Convention Centre until 7:00 pm.

     
     
  • paultan.org PACE 2018 – Kia Optima GT FL arrives!

    <em>paultan.org</em> PACE 2018 – Kia Optima GT FL arrives!

    We are just a week away from the start of the first-ever paultan.org Premium Auto Car Expo (PACE) powered by Petron Blaze 100 Euro 4M taking place at the Setia City Convention Centre on November 3 to 4, and alongside Kia’s crowning premum highlight, the Stinger GT, there will also be the facelifted Optima GT.

    A freshened exterior graces the Korean D-segment sedan entrant, which continues to be powered by a potent Theta II 2.0 litre turbocharged inline-four petrol, with 242 hp at 6,000 rpm and 350 Nm of torque produced between 1,400 to 4,000 rpm. Drive is sent to the front wheels via a six-speed automatic transmission, which also offers paddle-shifter control.

    You’ll get the full complement of goodies here, including six airbags, electronic stability control, hill start assist, ABS and emergency stop signals. front and rear parking sensors as well as a reverse camera are standard equipment here.

    At PACE, you’ll get to see for yourself how the revised Optima GT fares against other premium offerings both within its segment and beyond, with the participation of Audi, BMW, Jaguar, Land Rover, Lexus, Mercedes-Benz, MINI, Volkswagen and Volvo. Great deals are also on offer from us at paultan.org, including a 30% discount on all window tint packages from Llumar and a 15% discount on all car wrap packages by Wrapz63.

    Every vehicle booking will come with a combined RM2,000 voucher***, including a RM500 Petron fuel voucher, RM500 Kuziq Glanz car detailing voucher, RM500 Stigo mini electric bike voucher and a RM500 voucher for Llumar’s new Self-Healing Paint Protection Film Door Cups.

    <em>paultan.org</em> PACE 2018 – Kia Optima GT FL arrives!

    There’s even more. The first five customers to secure a purchase – having a loan approved, for example – each day will get a free Samsung Galaxy Note 9 worth RM3,699***, while one lucky customer (also confirmed) will be able to win a grand prize in the form of a free holiday for two worth RM25,000*** via our lucky draw.

    Co-sponsor CIMB also joins in with preferential financing, with rates as low as 2.34% p.a. for new hybrid cars**, competitive rates with repayment period of up to nine years, as well as on-the-spot approval with CIMB 1-Minute InstaApproval for salaried professionals. Bring your ID with you, and you’re set!

    Alongside that, PACE co-sponsor Bridgestone will be showcasing its latest Turanza T005A flagship tyre, designed to offer an exceptionally comfortable driving experience. Ideal for premium vehicles, it promises better wet performance and safety. Click here for more information.

    Experience the benchmark of unrivalled performance with Petron Blaze 100 Euro 4M, the first high-performance RON 100 petrol in Malaysia formulated with TriAction Advantage to deliver better power, better engine protection and better mileage. For details and an updated list of Petron Blaze 100 Euro 4M stations, visit petron.com.my or facebook.com/PetronMalaysia.

    Finally, there will be an extended meeting session with us, the team at paultan.org. Click here to find out more about PACE, as well as to register your interest. Come one, come all, and enjoy all there is on offer!

    * For selected units only.
    ** Terms and conditions apply.
    *** Valid for new car registrations only. For Volkswagen Passenger Cars Malaysia, valid for all models except the Volkswagen Polo, Volkswagen Vento and Volkswagen Jetta models. For Naza Kia, valid for the Kia Stinger and Kia Optima GT models only.

     

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  • paultan.org PACE 2018 – check out the Kia Stinger with 365 hp 3.3 litre twin-turbo V6 and rear-wheel drive!

    <em>paultan.org</em> PACE 2018 – check out the Kia Stinger with 365 hp 3.3 litre twin-turbo V6 and rear-wheel drive!

    Just two weeks to go until the first ever paultan.org Premium Auto Car Expo (PACE) powered by Petron Blaze 100 Euro 4M kicks off, and among the various new metal that will be on display at the event is Kia’s most premium offering to date – the brand new Stinger.

    The South Korean carmaker may be a newcomer to the segment but the Stinger comes with all the right ingredients. Like any sports sedan worth its salt, it’s rear-wheel drive and has a chassis developed under the watchful eye of ex-BMW M chief engineer Albert Biermann.

    It also comes with a choice of two powerful engines. The GT Line gets a 2.0 litre turbocharged and direct-injected four-cylinder that delivers 251 hp at 6,200 rpm and 353 Nm of torque from 1,400 to 3,500 rpm. It’s paired with an eight-speed automatic transmission and will get from zero to 100 km/h in six seconds flat.

    But it’s the high-performance GT version that has grabbed the headlines, with its 3.3 litre twin-turbo V6 delivering a stonking 365 hp at 6,000 rpm and 510 Nm of torque between 1,300 and 4,500 rpm. It gets to 100 km/h over a second quicker, blitzing past the benchmark in just 4.9 seconds.

    Only at PACE will you be able to check out the Stinger right next to other similarly-priced premium competitors from the likes of Audi, BMW, Jaguar, Land Rover, Lexus, Mercedes-Benz, MINI, Volkswagen and Volvo. You’ll also be able to enjoy attractive deals from us at paultan.org, such as a 30% discount on all window tint packages from Llumar and a 15% discount on all car wrap packages by Wrapz63.

    Every booking also comes with a combined RM2,000 voucher***, including a RM500 Petron fuel voucher, RM500 Kuziq Glanz car detailing voucher, RM500 Stigo mini electric bike voucher and a RM500 voucher for Llumar’s new Self-Healing Paint Protection Film Door Cups.

    <em>paultan.org</em> PACE 2018 – check out the Kia Stinger with 365 hp 3.3 litre twin-turbo V6 and rear-wheel drive!

    If that’s not enough, the first five customers to secure a purchase (i.e. have their loans approved) each day (10 over both days) will receive a free Samsung Galaxy Note 9 worth RM3,699***, while one lucky customer (also confirmed) will be able to win a grand prize in the form of a free holiday for two worth RM25,000*** via our lucky draw.

    Co-sponsor CIMB is also joining in with preferential financing rates as low as 2.34% p.a. for new hybrid cars**, competitive rates with repayment period of up to nine years, as well as on-the-spot approval with CIMB 1-Minute InstaApproval for salaried professionals. Just bring your identification card**, and you’re set!

    Alongside that, PACE co-sponsor Bridgestone will be showcasing its latest Turanza T005A flagship tyre, designed to offer an exceptionally comfortable driving experience. Ideal for premium vehicles, it promises better wet performance and safety. Click here for more information.

    Experience the benchmark of unrivalled performance with Petron Blaze 100 Euro 4M, the first high-performance RON 100 petrol in Malaysia formulated with TriAction Advantage to deliver better power, better engine protection and better mileage. For details and an updated list of Petron Blaze 100 Euro 4M stations, visit petron.com.my or facebook.com/PetronMalaysia.

    Last but certainly not least, there’s even an extended meeting session with us, the writers! So come on down to PACE on November 3 and 4, 2018 at Setia City Convention Centre, and you can click here for more details on PACE and to register your interest. Whether you’re coming alone or bringing the entire village along, we can’t wait to see you guys there!

    * For selected units only.
    ** Terms and conditions apply.
    *** Valid for new car registrations only. For Volkswagen Passenger Cars Malaysia, valid for all models except the Volkswagen Polo, Volkswagen Vento and Volkswagen Jetta models. For Naza Kia, valid for the Kia Stinger and Kia Optima GT only.

     

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