2012 Hyundai Genesis Prada Limited Edition Goes on Sale in Asia

Hyundai has introduced the production version of its Genesis Prada in Korea, two years after a special edition was unveiled at the Seoul Motor Show. The limited edition variant is based on the 2012 Genesis sedan, equipped with a 430 PS Tau 5.0 GDi engine.

The company says the the joint project is the result of both companies’ approach to create a highly unique version of the Genesis model, addressed to the most sophisticated clientele.

The edition comes in three special colours, these being Black Nero, Blue Baltico and Brown Moro, and these are applied with a three-layer coat technology with stereoscopic gold pearl.

Dark chrome accents, in a nod to the unique palladium-coated buckles on Prada’s bags, are to be found, with the radiator grille, emblem and door handles wearing the material. The innovations introduced by Prada include also 19-inch alloy wheels and an outer, wedge shaped antenna.

Inside, there’s definitely no shortage of leather – the dashboard and the upholstery in the Genesis Prada get the artisan-crafted treatment in the form of “saffiano” leather, which is Prada’s signature top quality leather. Genesis Prada badging and a GP500 emblem round off things with this one.

Hyundai says the car will be produced by customised personal orders, and that it will work together with Prada to carry out exclusive VIP marketing activities on the vehicle, of which there will only be 1,200 units available for the Korean market. There are plans to offer the car to a limited number of Middle Eastern and Asian countries, including China, at a later point.



[Source: Hyundai]

Kia Cerato Limited Goes On Sale In Australia

Kia Australia has announced the release of the limited-production 2010 Cerato (Forte in other markets) Limited today, based on the range-topping Cerato SLi trim. With just 200 units being produced, the Cerato Limited Edition adds leather seats, power sunroof, aero kit and rear spoiler to the SLi's standard features.

The Cerato SLi is equipped with 17-inch alloy wheels, front fog lights and a six-function trip computer, along with cruise control, USB and iPod connectivity and a six-speaker sound system. Safety features such as anti-lock brakes, traction control system, and electronic stability control (ESC) are also standard, as well as rear sonar parking assist.

The Cerato Limited is available in the vehicle's three most popular colours: Ebony Black, Platinum Silver and Clear White. The 5-speed manual Limited is priced at AU$25,990, a $2300 jump over its SLi counterpart, while the 4-speed automatic sporting Limited retails for AU$27,990, reflecting a $2800 increase over the SLi Automatic.

Kia Australia has also confirmed in recent months that the five-door Cerato Hatch, revealed in April, will make its Australian debut in October. Pricing and details will be revealed closer to launch.

[Source: Kia Australia]

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USA: 2010 Kia Soul Ignition Hits the Road

The second special edition Kia Soul to be offered in the States this year after the "Denim" is the "Ignition". Based on the Soul+ model, the limited run version features a unique ignition orange exterior finish with contrasting black rally stripes, a rear spoiler, an alloy fuel door and black 18-inch alloy wheels with machined accents.

Like the previously launched Denim, on top of the Soul+ standard equipment, Kia has loaded the Ignition with more features including a higher-grade audio system with iPod connection, center speaker, subwoofer, external amplifier and speaker lights that pulse to the beat of the music, carpeted floor mats, moon roof, fender vents with side marker repeaters and fog lights.

The new Kia Soul Ignition is available for order with prices starting from $17,500 for the model with a five-speed manual gearbox.

[Source: Kia]

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