Kia Joice
Kia Joice (1999-2003)
The Kia Joice is a van, which was built by Korean carmaker Kia Motors from 1999 to 2003. In some Asian markets, it was offered as Kia Carstar.
Interpretation
The Joice was presented at the Motor Show in Seoul in March 1999. He was the first mid-size van of the Korean manufacturer with seven seats and with its vision of the first car, which was released under after the merger with the Hyundai Motor Company. The design of Joice is based on the vans, but thanks of several special details like the large chrome grille and side fender flares, is to find a sufficiently modern lines succeeded. With its box-shaped body of Joice offers seven seats in three rows of seats (configuration 2 - 3 - 2). The car has a drag coefficient of 0.40. The luggage compartment can be expanded by folding the rear seats from 210 l to 1750 l. The tank holds 60 liters of fuel.
The interior is equipped with materials of medium quality, but the plastic parts are so well fitted that shifts and thereby arising crackle be avoided. The second row seat is designed so that it can be easily expanded or rebuilt in a table. The instruments are illuminated with indirect green and can be easily read. Also, altimeter, compass and barometer are included. The most important controls for the audio system and climate control are located on the center console.
The Joice has the underbody of the Hyundai Santamo that also has its sister model Mitsubishi Space Wagon is built. The engine is installed transversely in front and drives the front wheels. Front and rear axles are individually suspended on MacPherson struts. They have hydraulic telescopic shock absorbers and stabilizers. The car is equipped with a manual five-speed gearbox, but on request it is also a four-speed automatic.
The Joice has two front airbags, an ABS and head restraints on all seats. On customer request, the car can be equipped with aluminum wheels, climate control, radio / CD player and electric windows front.
Motors
The first built engine was a 2.0-liter four-cylinder in-line engine (1997 cc, " Sirius," petrol) by Mitsubishi, which was homologated to Euro 2, because he had a variable valve timing. The 16- valve engine made 139 hp ( 102 kW) at 6000 min - 1 and had a max. Torque of 182 Nm at 4800 min -1. He accelerated the car in 10,5 s 0-100 km / h up to max. 180 km / h The fuel consumption was 11.1 l / 100 km, which corresponds to CO2 emissions of 264 g corresponds / km.
2000, the 2.0-liter 16V engine was recoded to Euro 3. The power was only 120 hp ( 88 kW) and the gasoline consumption fell to 9.7 l / 100 km. Acceleration from 0-100 km / h was 11.5 seconds and the top speed 175 km / h The CO2 emissions remained unchanged.