Kia nieuws

It was only a few years ago that you could have gone up to any gearhead and say, “Want to hear a joke?… Kia!” But times have changed, and Kia is one of the fastest growing automakers in the world … Continue reading → Lees volledige artikel

Who would like paying long and extensive car repair bills? Nobody! Not even billionaires. Okay, may be billionaires don’t care and they’ve a reason not to. We should because I’m not a billionaire and neither are you. Obviously, you want … Continue reading → Lees volledige artikel

“The second-generation Kia Cadenza elevates design, comfort and features to a level that should have brands that make near-luxury cars looking over their shoulders.” Click to Read More Lees volledige artikel

Things to know about the Kia USA roadside assistance program (phone number, flat tire, etc…). When you buy a new car, you want to be reassured that you have made a sound investment. After all, you are looking at tens … Continue reading → Lees volledige artikel

The Niro sure is going places! With only a few weeks left until the New Year, Kia Niro has managed raise the bar for all hybrid cars by setting a Guinness World Record. Niro at Los Angeles City Hall Making a 3,715.5 mile cross-country trip from Los Angeles, California to New York City, the Niro received a Guinness World Record title for lowest fuel consumption driving across the USA from coast to coast by a hybrid car. The new record setting figure by our HUV (hybrid utility vehicle) was 76.6 miles per gallon (mpg), a feat achieved by no other vehicles to date. Niro at the New York City Hall Piloted by drivers Wayne Gerdes and Robert Winger of CleanMPG…

[See image gallery at www.autoguide.com] The Kia Niro hybrid drove 3,715.4 miles on just 4.1 tanks of gas. Officially receiving a Guinness World Record title when it arrived at New York City Hall in downtown Manhattan, the 2017 Kia Niro set a new world record by achieving an incredible 76.6 mpg while driving coast to coast in a hybrid car. The record-setting Niro EX was driven by Wayne Gerdes of Carlsbad, California along with co-driver Robert Winger of Williamsburg, Virginia. The total trip used only 48.5 gallons and the vehicle was not altered in any way for the attempt. SEE ALSO: Kia Considering All-Electric Version of New Niro Crossover “We’re extremely please…

Which Kia models come available with luxury Nappa leather? When you go looking for luxury with your new car purchase, one of the key elements of that upgrade is leather seating. If it’s a Kia car you are in the … Continue reading → Lees volledige artikel

A family sedan is a nice vehicle choice, but it’s a little limited if you want to hit the road less traveled. This is where an AWD vehicle can get the job done. That said, it’s not just off-road enthusiasts … Continue reading → Lees volledige artikel

If you want to know all there is to know about the Kia brand in the United States, you need to spend some time at the Kia official website. It is the place to go for consumers who are in … Continue reading → Lees volledige artikel

Dear Kia fans, we have just received exclusive news about Kia trademarking the Stonic name. The Stonic is believed to be the name of a brand new Kia small SUV, which is scheduled to go on sale late this year. … Continue reading → Lees volledige artikel

These are the latest Kia spy shots and they showcase a heavily camouflaged 2018 cee’d 5-door hatchback. This is the third-generation Kia cee’d, which first hit the market back in 2012, and which got a minor facelift last year. There … Continue reading → Lees volledige artikel

What is the fastest Kia car? We all know that Kia are planning to launch a new performance sports sedan at the upcoming Detroit Auto Show, but exactly what it may be is something we don’t know. It appears Kia is … Continue reading → Lees volledige artikel

December is an occasion for many celebrations and Kia Motors has one more to add to the list: this month marks Kia’s tenth anniversary of production in Europe! Since first opening the doors of the Zilina manufacturing plant in Slovakia on December 7, 2006, Kia has forged a strong and complementary relationship with the region. The construction of the plant in Zilina represented an initial investment of 700 million EUR and Kia has continued to finance the installation of new technology and the production of new models over the past decade, bringing the company’s investment in the facility – and the region – to an impressive 1.7 billion EUR. In 2016 alone, Kia inje…

Kia has released another video teasing its upcoming GT sports sedan. The Kia GT will make the run to 62 mph (100 km/h) in 5.1 seconds, though details on what is providing the power remains a mystery. The most likely candidate for the new GT is the twin-turbo 3.3-liter V6 found in the Genesis G80 where it makes 356 horsepower, a number that will probably be cranked up for this car. A previous teaser video revealed the car’s top speed, pegged at 151 mph (244 km/h), achieved during a run on the Nurburgring. A photo has also been uncovered of the GT which shows the car from the side. SEE ALSO: Kia GT Photo Leaks, Teased on Track While there are still plenty of mysteries …

“Autogefühl released an extensive and detailed walk-through (as they always do) of the Kia Soul EV including coverage of the exterior, interior and overall driving experience.” Click to Read More Lees volledige artikel

Kia Sportage in red color – is it available in 2017? Whe you purchase a new vehicle, you want people to be impressed by your decision. The 4th generation Kia Sportage makes that task easy, as this is a compact … Continue reading → Lees volledige artikel

The latest in our Kia owners interview series is a little different than what you have come to expect in that it does not focus on a current Kia model. Gavin, a 34-year old father of two from Utah, is … Continue reading → Lees volledige artikel

An important aspect that Kia Motors likes to focus on during vehicle development is product durability and driving comfort. In order to make sure that our models deliver the power and performance that is expected, we like to ‘ruin’ our cars by running them through a series of grueling and extreme quality assessments. Read on to find out more about this process. Our cars and their parts are subject to a rigorous and structured testing process to ensure that they are sturdy and enduring for the global consumer market. Initial testing begins in laboratory settings while major parts like the engine are even exposed to extreme temperatures to ensure that they perfor…

It is only natural to have questions when it comes to picking out a shiny new ride – especially if the car is a state-of-the-art new concept. With the scheduled arrival of the 2017 Kia Niro in North American showrooms, Kia Motors America has launched the NiroBot – a refreshing new experience to speed up the car research process. The launch of the Niro – a stylish combination of a hybrid vehicle and compact SUV – was met with quite a buzz earlier this year. Sporting innovative new eco-friendly technology, the Hybrid Utility Vehicle (HUV) sparked enormous amounts of interest among worldwide onlookers. In keeping up with the attention and intrigue, Kia has …

“These days, you can find an upscale car at a fraction of the prices of top European brands. A great way to do this is with the restyled 2017 Kia Cadenza, as it can hold its own against some big players. Here are our five reasons you’ll save big with this luxurious Kia.” Click to Read More Lees volledige artikel

We have been showing you guys the teasers for the upcoming, as yet unnamed, Kia GT model, and now we have the 4h and final piece for you. We get to see some more of the interior and exterior detail … Continue reading → Lees volledige artikel

As an event intended for players who have retired from the mainstream professional tennis tour, the ATP Champions Tour is all about honor, nostalgia and an enduring love for the sport. The fiery heat and passion for tennis returned to Korea for the second consecutive year as Kia Motors hosted the three-day Kia Champions Cup 2016 earlier this month. Headlined by legendary stars Pete Sampras, John McEnroe, Marat Safin and Pat Cash, the competition attracted thousands fans and spectators worldwide who filled the stadium to witness the battle between the champions. The crowds went wild as the four legends entered the arena followed by the Kia Cadenza, the official ve…

Kia sports sedan teased ahead of its official unveiling! The 2017 Detroit Motor Show is just around the corner, and Kia has delivered a teaser video that shows off a new performance sedan set to appear at the event. The … Continue reading → Lees volledige artikel

Kia plans to roll out its new sports sedan in early January and a photo of the car showing its side profile has leaked online. Courtesy of Kia-World.net, the photo above shows the new GT from the side, giving away most of its syling cues. Kia is also officially teasing the car with a new video showing it testing at the Nürburgring, hitting a top speed of 151 mph (244 km/h). The car will debut at the Detroit Motor Show on January 8, as the first sports sedan to ever come from the brand. Under the hood, a twin-turbocharged 3.3-liter V6 could be used as the high-performance option while a smaller 2.0-liter inline four-cylinder is expected to serve as the base engine. A …

“We like the regular Soul, but love the new Soul Turbo. It’s a usable and non-compromising power upgrade over the naturally aspirated models that returning better fuel economy and offers improved backroad manners.” Click to Read More Lees volledige artikel