May 2020 Archive
Future Cars: 2021 Kia Sedona Design, Engines & Everything Else We Know
Ever since its debut at the 2014 New York International Auto Show, Kia’s third-generation Sedona – also known and marketed as the Carnival outside North America, has been trying
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Upgraded Rio the first Kia to implement a petrol mild-hybrid powertrain
The Kia Rio sees a significant upgrade to the fourth-generation model
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Review update: 2021 Kia Seltos S Turbo stirs mixed emotions
The 2021 Kia Seltos comes with the kind of mixed feelings common to most small crossover SUVs. It gets the job done without standing out in any particular way
Source: thecarconnection.com
Facelifted Kia Rio here soon
An updated Kia Rio has been revealed in Korea and confirmed for Aussie showrooms around July
Source: motoring.com.au
Kia considering small electric car for urban use
One of the more unexpected side effects of the coronavirus pandemic that's wreaking havoc on society is that public transportation is no longer being stubbornly celebrated as the solve-
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Kia Rio gets a refresh
Dealing with the wider powertrains of the revised Rio, this will be the first Kia to be fitted with a mild-hybrid electric (MHEV) driveline
Source: completecar.ie
2020 Kia Rio facelift brings hybrid engine and extra technology
The updated Kia Rio has been revealed
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2021 Kia Rio gets more style and a mild-hybrid in Europe
Kia has unveiled the updated 2021 Kia Rio, which is going to arrive in Europe in the third quarter of this year
Source: thetorquereport.com
2020 Kia Rio facelift coming this autumn
Kia has released the first images of its facelifted 2020 Rio supermini, ahead of sales beginning in the UK this autumn
Source: motoringresearch.com
Refreshed Kia Rio: hatchback gains new engines, revamped cabin
Kia has unwrapped its facelifted Rio hatchback, handing the updated fourth-generation model new engine options and a revamped interior
Source: carmag.co.za
2021 Kia Rio Facelift Brings Subtle Styling Tweaks, Big Content Upgrades
The fourth-generation Rio has received significant upgrades for its mid-cycle refresh, including styling tweaks, ‘big car’ safety and infotainment tech, as well as Kia’s first petrol 48-
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A cut-price sporty small car is put through its paces
The Cerato GT brings a sporty edge to Kia's affordable small car
Source: thechronicle.com.au
Kia Stinger to go electric for survival?
Kia's Stinger is about to receive a mid-life refresh, including an upgraded 3.3-litre twin-turbo V6
Source: stuff.co.nz2021 Kia K5 name confirmed in fuel economy listing
We've already seen Kia's new midsize family sedan, but details about it are still being fleshed out, including what it will finally be named
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You (Don't) Know My Name: Say Goodbye to Kia Optima, Hello to K5
A rumor that began spreading last year seems to be borne out
Source: thetruthaboutcars.com
The next-gen Kia Stinger may have to become an EV to stick around
What does the future hold for the Kia Stinger? It’s one of our favorites, but sales of Kia’s performance sedan have steadily dropped since its introduction, which has
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Kia Stinger may have to evolve, and possibly go electric, to stick around, design boss says
We return to the much-scrutinized Kia Stinger, the critically acclaimed but slow-selling performance sedan whose future is the subject of intense speculation
Source: autoblog.comKia's midsize sedan could lose its 'Optima' name for 2021
While a few manufacturers are abandoning the mid-size sedan market with the speed of a toddler finishing his ice cream cone, the Korean cousins of Hyundai and Kia are
Source: driving.ca
2021 Kia K5 is taking over for the Optima
It has been rumored that Kia is planning on killing the Optima name in the US and now it’s official
Source: thetorquereport.com
New 2021 Kia Stinger facelift starts testing at the Nürburgring
Kia is well into testing an updated version of its Stinger sports saloon, with disguised prototypes being put through their paces at the Nürburgring
Source: autocar.co.ukRumours of Kia Stinger's retirement blasted as "ridiculous fake news", facelift set for July
Kia in Korea appears to have taken a leaf out of the Donald Trump playbook, blasting rumours the current-gen Kia Stinger won't be replaced as "fake news" That'
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Driven: 2019 Kia Cerato (Forte) GT Is A Warm Hatch That's Fun To Drive And Attractively Priced
In the last decade, the world of hot hatches has gone from strength to strength with car manufacturers continually launching new models in the hopes of one-upping each other
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Kia Says It's Still Betting On Sedans
While Kia has managed to add a fair number of crossovers to its lineup, successfully catching up to modern consumer tastes, it hasn’t scarified sedans to make that happen
Source: thetruthaboutcars.com
2021 Kia electric SUV previewed in exclusive images
Kia is targeting high-performance electric cars with a forthcoming new crossover
Source: carbuyer.co.uk
2021 Kia Stinger spy shots and video
Kia made quite the splash when it pulled the wraps off the Stinger a few years back
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Kia plans to launch 11 EVs by 2025
Kia has outlined its new electrification strategy which will include the launch of an all-new model in Europe next year
Source: am-online.comKia steers towards more electric sales
Kia says that it's putting together plans to sell more and more electric vehicles (EVs) following major successes for its battery car lineup in the first quarter of 2020
Source: completecar.ie
Facelifted 2021 Kia Picanto Debuts In Korea As The 'Morning Urban'
Launched in 2017, the Kia Picanto city car has been given a mid-cycle nip and tuck in its home market of Korea, where people know it as the Morning
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Can this 1990s icon become cool again?
A glance at sales charts, Instagram or manufacturer product plans will tell you people movers are about as uncool as cars can get
Source: thechronicle.com.au
Kia Confirms 310-Mile Range, 20-Minute Charging Time For 2021 Electric Crossover
Europe will play a decisive role in the Korean carmaker’s strategy, with the region getting a dedicated new EV in 2021
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Kia electric cars getting 800-volt charging system
Porsche-grade technology will trickle down to the Kia range during the 2020s
Source: autoblog.comNew Kia Picanto 2020 detailed: MG 3 rival gets big tech upgrade
The facelifted Kia Picanto 2020 model isn’t just a more aggressively styled city car than the current one – it also has a lot more going for it when it
Source: carsguide.com.au
New Kia Stinger 2021: No engine changes for Aussie model
There have been reports circulating of a couple of big changes for the facelifted Kia Stinger 2021 model, including new engines borrowed from the Genesis luxury car range
Source: carsguide.com.au
Kia Canada will cover first six new-car payments
With the pending resumption of activities in the automotive sector, it’s expected that we’ll be seeing an avalanche of tempting offers from auto companies in Canada
Source: auto123.com
Refreshed Kia Picanto revealed with updates inside and out...
The facelifted Kia Picanto has been revealed in South Korea, sporting choice updates inside and out
Source: carmag.co.za
2020 Kia Mohave 'Gravity' Is The New KDM Range-Topper With New Grille, Other Upgrades
Now, the Korean carmaker has released a high-end model for the local market only (for now, at least) called Mohave Gravity
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Kia improves blind-spot monitoring for new Sorento
Blind-spot monitoring or warning is not a new system in the automotive world, having been invented by Volvo (who else?) in 2007, where it is known as BLIS
Source: completecar.ie2020 Kia Sorento gets new blindspot camera system
The system, called Blind-Spot View Monitor (BVM), will be offered from launch and uses wide-angle cameras mounted on the door mirrors
Source: autocar.co.uk
2021 Kia Stinger Facelift Tries To Hide Small Styling Changes Under Heavy Camo
Kia was caught testing the facelifted Stinger on European roads for the first time, with the test car covered with heavy camouflage
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2020 Kia Sorento gets new blind-spot camera system
Kia's upcoming new Sorento will be the first European Kia to feature a new type of camera-based display to help solve the issue of visibility blind spots
Source: autocar.co.ukAN ALTERNATIVE TO TRADITIONAL SUVS
Kia's XCeed gives the Korean maker yet another option to offer buyers seeking a stylish, well-equipped compact SUV
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Here's How 2021 Kia Sorento's Clever Blind-Spot View Monitor Tech Works
Described as a “second pair of eyes” for drivers, the system enhances safety for Sorento passengers and other road users by eliminating a driver’s left- and right-side blind
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2021 Kia Stinger facelift spied with extensive camouflage
The 2021 Kia Stinger was caught testing on the roads of Germany this week sporting heavy camouflage to disguise the changes coming in its mid-cycle update
Source: autoblog.com
2020 Kia Sportage update: prices, specs and ordering dates
Kia has updated the Sportage SUV for 2020 with a simplified model line-up, boosted standard equipment and a new ‘3’ spec offering added value
Source: motoringresearch.com
Kia e-Niro electric car: what you need to know
The Kia e-Niro blew into the Paris motor show, ushering in a new era of electric cars for the fast-growing Korean brand
Source: carmagazine.co.uk
Alternative saloon showdown: Volvo S60 takes on Alfa, Peugeot and Kia
This is a test for and of the unconventional. It’s for those who want something out of the ordinary. Something not an Audi, BMW or Mercedes-Benz
Source: autocar.co.ukNew Kia Seltos 2020 pricing and specs detailed: Mazda CX-30 rival gets more expensive
Kia Australia has increased the pricing of its hot-selling Seltos small SUV for the second time in just five weeks
Source: carsguide.com.au
Kia Sportage gains mild-hybrid powertrain and new trim level
Kia has updated the Sportage, adding a new mild-hybrid diesel powertrain and a new trim level for 2020. The SUV now has three powertrains
Source: autocar.co.uk
Updated 2020 Kia Sportage goes on sale
The updated Kia Sportage is on sale now with a starting price of £23,445
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Updated Kia Sportage Now On Sale In UK From £23,445
Kia has made a series of updates to its Sportage range in the UK, starting with the addition of a new ‘3’ grade
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Kia Stinger to live on with new engine? Prototype spotted testing with new2.5-litre turbo
Reports the Kia Stinger won't be replaced after the 2020 update appear wide of the mark, with a prototype of the Korean Holden Commodore rival spied testing a new
Source: carsguide.com.au
Kia's new top-shelf performance car emerges
Kia zigged when every other car maker zagged. In the era of the demise of the Ford Falcon and Holden Commodore large cars, Kia launched the big Stinger sedan
Source: thechronicle.com.auNew Kia Stinger 2020 pricing and specs detailed: Holden VF Commodore successor now costs more
The Stinger is now $200 dearer, kicking off at $47,390 plus on-road costs for the entry-level 200S and reaching $64,990 for the range-topping GT Carbon
Source: carsguide.com.au