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“Style is nothing without substance, especially in the strong-selling small car segment. Kia knows this, so when it came to revising its third-generation Cerato hatch and sedan range, it balanced some of the former with more of the latter.” Click to Read More Lees hele artikel

Kia Sportage, one of Kia’s longest running models, has been refined and perfected since the early nineties. Now in its fourth generation, the Sportage has emerged as one of the hottest compact SUVs on the market. One of the many reasons for the popularity of the all-new Sportage is its stylish and dynamic design. Among many impressive features, the carefully selected colors and design accents emphasize the Sportage’s attractive urban image. Members of the Kia Design Team pose with the all-new Sportage. They are (from left) Jung-Bin Moon, Director of the Kia Exterior Design Department; Jung-Jin Lee, Senior Researcher of the Kia Color Team; and Chi-Young Ki…

The 2017 Kia Forte sedan will be built at the automaker’s new manufacturing facility in Monterrey, Mexico. The updated sedan made its debut earlier this year at the 2016 Detroit Auto Show and will be the first vehicle to be built at Kia’s second North American plant. The model arrives just as the Forte family enjoyed its best-ever sales in 2015 and receives several refinements in addition to its updated styling. But starting with the visual enhancements, the Forte receives a new front bumper and “tiger nose” grille that has been extended to connect the newly-designed headlights that are available with Xenon HID lights. In the rear are newly-designed tail lights with op…

This is how much does the 2016 Kia Sedona cost! The Kia Sedona was officially launched roughly two years ago, and the 2016 model comes with a few minor little tweaks. Flexibility is the name of the game for the … Continue reading → Lees het hele artikel

Let’s talk about aerodynamics We typically associate aerodynamics with flight, but the concept lies close to the heart of automobile design as well. So what exactly is aerodynamics and what does any of this have to do with Kia Motors? Aerodynamics is the study of how different forces affect objects that move through the air. Imagine a paper airplane. When you throw a paper plane through the air, there is the force that thrusts it forward (your hand) and another force (usually air and wind) pushing back and slowing it down. How we fold or design our paper plane affects how these two different forces react and dramatically changes how well our contraption flies. …

There are few vehicles on the road today that are as open to customization as the Kia Soul. If you regularly follow our Kia blog, you will have already read our interview series that features people who have made a … Continue reading → Lees het hele artikel

Kia tops US car quality rankings! The people who have made a habit of driving Kia cars are well aware of the quality of the brand, but they still have a tough time convincing other drivers of that fact. They … Continue reading → Lees het hele artikel

“Whether you’re drawn to the new Sportage by its distinctively designed front end or in spite of it, Kia’s compact SUV only gets more appealing by the mile. Over two days and 450 miles of driving, the Sportage demonstrated strength after strength with refined driving manners, user-friendly operation and an accommodating interior. But the Kia didn’t stop impressing when the driving was done. Crunching numbers back in the office, the Kia proved a standout in predicted resale value, qualifying this well-rounded SUV as one of the segment’s smartest buys.” Click to Read More Lees hele artikel

The 2017 Kia Rondo facelift scheduled to go on sale in Canada next year. Kia has taken the wraps off their refreshed Rondo 7-seat minivan and here are the very-first pictures that reveal the mid-cycle styling tweaks. Speaking in general, … Continue reading → Lees het hele artikel

The worst thing about buying a new car is having to take it back to the dealership for an issue almost immediately. This is why for the past 30 years, J.D. Power has published its Initial Quality Study that examines the number of problems experienced by vehicle owners within the first 90 days. J.D. Power then takes the results and assigns an initial quality score that is based on the number of problems experienced per 100 vehicles (PP100), with a lower score indicating higher quality. SEE ALSO: The Best Automaker in Initial Quality is a Big Surprise So if you’re shopping for an SUV of truck and want to make sure you aren’t making frequent visits back to the dealershi…

The J.D. Power 2016 U.S. Initial Quality Study results are in and there are quite a few surprises. The annual study is now in its 30th year and examines the number of problems experienced by vehicle owners during the first 90 days. An initial quality score is determined by the number of problems experienced per 100 vehicles (PP100), with a lower score representing higher quality. SEE ALSO: The Best Automaker in Initial Quality is a Big Surprise This year’s study also marked the first time that a non-premium brand ranked at the highest, with Kia scoring 83 PP100, besting Porsche that finished second with 84 PP100. If quality if your primary concern when shopping for a…

The 2016 installment of J.D. Power’s annual Initial Quality Study (IQS) was just released and it’s full of unexpected news. Presented at an Automotive Press Association event in Detroit, the biggest revelation in this closely watched survey is that Kia is now the highest-rated brand, with a score of just 83 problems per 100 vehicles (PP100). This Korean company’s impressive performance marks the first time in 27 years that a non-premium automaker topped the list. “The Korean brands have really been outpacing other brands,” explained Renee Stephens, vice-president of U.S. automotive quality at J.D. Power. This is true for sister-company Hyundai as well, which came in t…

The owners have spoken! We are proud to announce that Kia Motors has taken the number one spot on the 2016 J.D. Power Initial Quality Survey (IQS)! This year marks the 30th year of the annual J.D Power IQS and the first time in 27 years that a non-premium brand has topped the list. J.D. Power 2016 IQS rankings Each year J.D. Power, a U.S. based marketing research firm, conducts syndicated studies to evaluate driving experience, vehicle performance, and quality during the initial 90 days of car ownership. For 2016, a total of 80,157 surveys of were completed by vehicle owners to assess 233 potential problems for 33 US auto makers and 245 vehicle models.. In addit…

Safety is an incredibly important part of any vehicle, and with each passing generation, Kia continues to deliver cars that are safer and of a better quality than those that went before. The Koreans are ahead of the game in … Continue reading → Lees het hele artikel

If you are a fan of the great outdoors, but have to spend a lot of time in your car, the Kia Optima with panoramic sunroof may well be the solution. It really is the next best thing to driving … Continue reading → Lees het hele artikel

The long wait and anticipation came to an end as the UEFA EURO 2016™ finally kicked off on June 10 at the Stade de France in Paris. With 24 European countries taking part in this regional football competition, the excitement is already sky-high. As an official partner of the tournament, Kia Motors is enjoying the enthusiasm of football fans as we continue to spread and intensify the excitement surrounding the event. Trophy Tour builds excitement and provides history <Photo courtesy of Kia Motors France> From April 1 to June 9, Kia participated in the official Trophy Tour of the European Championships as the Henri Delaunay Trophy was taken aroun…

Where to rent a Kia Soul? If you are planning on taking a trip where renting a car is involved, there is probably a specific model that you have in mind. If it’s the Kia Soul, you are in luck, … Continue reading → Lees het hele artikel

The 2016 Kia Optima has been a major success for the Koreans, and is in fact the top-selling vehicle for the company in the United States. The latest version of the Optima was released a couple of months back, and … Continue reading → Lees het hele artikel

We still have to wait a few more months before the 2017 Kia Sedona is officially released, with the launch potentially set to take place at the Los Angeles Auto Show. That said, the official 2017 Sedona release date really … Continue reading → Lees het hele artikel

Let’s check the current Kia Sportage color options… While we generally all wait to see what features will be available on the new model year of a car, the 2017 Sportage colors are also something that generate a lot of … Continue reading → Lees het hele artikel

“Kia is no longer a cheap, poorly made brand. They’ve hired world-renowned designers and engineers from European rivals, and are making cars that on the spec sheets impress, especially when all its cars have a 7-year unlimited kilometres warranty.” Click to Read More Lees hele artikel

The cost of owning a car is more than just your payment and monthly insurance premium – you have to maintain it, too. And not all cars cost the same when it comes to maintenance, as some are significantly cheaper than others to maintain over a period of 10 years. YourMechanic has a massive dataset of the make and models of the cars it has serviced and the type of maintenance done. As a result, the company decided to use its data to understand which cars break down the most and which have the lowest maintenance costs. SEE ALSO: Top 10 Alternatives to the Toyota Prius It might not be surprising to some, but the top 10 cheapest cars to maintain over 10 years are all Asi…

Kia is reportedly readying a compact crossover model that will compete with the Mazda CX-3 and Honda HR-V. Speaking to Motoring, Kia Australia COO Damien Meredith spoke about a new model that will be aimed directly at the CX-3 and HR-V and could possibly make a debut at the 2016 L.A. Auto Show or 2017 Detroit Auto Show. The compact crossover will be based on the Kia Rio, and Meredith admits that it’s possible it will cannibalize sales of the Rio, much like how the CX-3 killed off the Mazda2 in North America. “We’ve got to be very strident about what effect it will have on Rio,” he said. “It needs to fit into the market and do what it needs to do in the CX-3 and HR-V se…

It’s no surprise that sports spark passion and excitement. More than anything, they bring together fans from around the world to share and celebrate their love for athletics. This is why Kia Motors has been actively supporting sporting events, including some unique and less prevalent sports, all throughout the world. Today Kia BUZZ takes you on a tour around the globe to introduce sponsorship activities by local Kia distributors that are unique to each nation! Kia Argentina Takes on the Action-Packed World of Polo Polo is an incredibly popular sport in Argentina, with matches attracting huge crowds of more than 30,000 spectators. Furthering the excitement …

Kia is calling back about 219,800 Sedona minivans in the United States over an issue with the hood latch. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says the secondary latch that holds the hood closed can rust, resulting in it sticking in the open position. If this happens and the primary hood latch isn’t properly shut, the hood can fly open when the vehicle picks up speed. SEE ALSO: Kia is Getting Closer to Releasing a Sports Sedan The second-generation 2006-2014 Sedona is affected by this issue, which is the same problem that plauged a large number of Nissans. Dealers have been ordered to fully replace the latch in 27 states where rust is common and in Wash…