ON THE MOVE KIA K2700 LIGHT COMMERCIAL VEHICLE
Kia Motors South Africa’s light commercial vehicles are doing well in the local market.
The noble workhorse KIA’S K2700 LIGHT Commercial
front bumper as the most noticeable
Vehicle (LCV) has been well received
difference. Another key difference
in the local market since its launch in
from its K2700 sibling is the fact
September 2001. To date, the K2700 has
that the K2500 is only available in a
been one of Kia Motors South Africa’s
single rear wheel. The K2500’s height
(KMSA’s) best selling vehicles, and
dimensions is slightly increased
remains as popular as ever.
compared to the K2700, and features
“The success of this model lies in its
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On a features level, the K2500 is
with its 1.3 ton load capacity, offers a
similarly specified to the K2700, with
flexible solution to any business – from
the exception of newly added remote
the largest organization to a small
central locking, which is standard on this
business owner”, comments David Sieff,
newcomer. Furthermore, similar to the
Marketing Director, Kia Motors South
K2700, it features adjustable headrests,
Africa. The current line-up of the K2700
a battery saver, cloth upholstery seats,
consists of 3 derivatives: the Workhorse
electric windows, a heater, height
Tipper, -Dropside and -Chassis Cab.
adjustable headlights, power steering, a
added the K2500 to its line-up. This model is available as a Workhorse
and now easily Visible & Accessible with new display units!
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“This new model offers the consumer
capacity. It features a brand new turbo
K2700 but the new turbo-charged
charged diesel engine producing power
diesel engine offers a noticeable power
of 96kW at 3800rpm and 255 Nm of
lift, and is sure to expand this tough
torque between 1500-3500rpm. A new
bakkie’s great value proposition” ,
6-speed manual transmission results in
concludes Sieff. The K2500 comes standard with a 5-year/150 000km warranty,
Compared to the K2700, the K2500
Available in AA, AAA, C, D and 9V
size spare wheel. the same versatile solution as the
fuel economy.
Reliable Durable
tilt-adjustable steering wheel and a full
Dropside and has a 1-ton loading
smoother gear changes and improved
Affordable
an extra 20mm of headroom.
toughness and versatility. The K2700,
Since December 2013, KMSA has
a 3-year/60 000km service plan and
features slight cosmetic changes to
a 3-year/unlimited roadside
the exterior, with a body coloured
assistance plan.
Kia K2500 Technical specifications 5142.E. Max Durata 1/4 pg x 5x DIY TN YAUG
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Type
In-line 4 cylinder, DOHC 16 valve turbo charged diesel
Capacity
2, 497cc (2.5 liters)
Bore x stroke
91 x 96mm
Power
96kW at 3800rpm
Torque
255Nm at 1500-3500rpm
Compression ratio
16.4:1
Fuel
Diesel (10ppm/50ppm/500ppm)