Kia nieuws

Are you looking for cool new gear for your car, home or office? Then Kia’s newest online shop featuring the ‘Rhythm in Basic’ brand collection will be worth a visit. In an effort to bring more convenience and fun to our customers, Kia has introduced a range of simple, stylish lifestyle accessories that reflect the brand’s ‘young-at-heart’ identity. Kia’s ‘Rhythm in Basic’ brand collection is composed of various accessories for car, travel, home, office and fashion, including leather wallets, money clips and portable smartphone speakers. For the car, Kia’s brand collection features practical accessories embellished with a unique textile pattern designed exclusivel…

Earlier this year, the Kia Rio went through a number of visual improvements to maintain its competitiveness in the global subcompact market. Available in five-door hatchback and four-door sedan body styles, the Rio is the brand’s best-selling vehicle range worldwide, with more than 500,000 units sold in 2014. Today, hop in and take a ride in the Rio five-door hatchback, the subcompact that’s as fun to look at as it is to drive! A fresh exterior look Under the direction of Peter Schreyer, President and Chief Design Officer of Kia Motors Corporation, the enhanced Rio has received a number of small modifications to its ‘face’. The radiator grille is refreshed wit…

Do you know whats cooler than 300 horsepower? 400! Here’s a list of the cheapest ways to get 400 or more ponies rocking under your hood. Note that the list starts with our most expensive of the top ten, and goes all the way down to the most affordable. All prices include destination fees. 10. Chevrolet Corvette $56,395 Our list starts off with an American icon, the Chevrolet Corvette. Using a 6.2-liter V8 engine that pumps out 455 hp the ‘vette can hit 60 mph in under four seconds. The Chevy is one of the best bargain sports cars on the market, and capable of keeping up with European exotics for just under $60,000. 9. Kia K900 $55,400 Juts because a ca…

Kia is certainly not going to be the first manufacturer that you think of when someone talks about modification, but the South Korean brand has made leaps and bounds in popularity in recent years, and more and more people are … Continue reading → Lees het hele artikel

We are happy to announce that our beautiful minivan, the Sedona (known as Grand Carnival in some markets) has been dubbed the ‘Ultimate Minivan’ by Cars.com and MotorWeek in the USA! After a multi-day comparison test consisting of detailed analysis of many minivan models, Kia’s all-new Sedona was picked the winner. Sedona’s SUV-like styling and decidedly premium interior helped it top the segment full of long-standing stalwarts, while beating its competitors in criteria like technology, features, and drivetrains. Kia Motors America Vice President of product planning, Orth Hedrick, proudly said that “the fully reimagined Sedona has been a tremendous success for…

We have mentioned more than once that the sales of the Kia Soul EV in the US have been less than flattering, with just 622 units sold in 2015. While that may suggest that the car is a bust, it’s … Continue reading → Lees het hele artikel

“Clearly, one of the biggest Germany EV sales stories this month (well, I think the biggest) is that the Kia Soul EV crushed every other model, surging far into #1. It was like Usain Bolt against the fastest women in the world. That propelled the car into #5 for the year through August.” Click to read more Lees hele artikel

Kia Motors has an extreme hot weather testing program that they put their vehicles through, with the Sportage CUV being the latest to pass it. The all-new 2017 Sportage was recently shown off at the Frankfurt Motor Show, and will … Continue reading → Lees het hele artikel

More and more consumers are turning to alternative powertrain cars such as the beloved Kia Optima Hybrid to go green, but there seems to be a lack of understanding about eco-friendly cars in general. Here are a number of misconceptions about eco-friendly cars and the facts that set them straight. Short-lived batteries Contrary to popular belief, batteries in many hybrid cars have exceptional longevity. The lithium ion polymer batteries in Kia’s eco-friendly cars have excellent durability, and batteries in fuel cell vehicles can be used semi-permanently. Hybrid cars are susceptible to electric shock Many fear electrocution when their cars get wet. However, the batt…

You usually need a flashy sports car to make other vehicle owners jealous, yet the latest member of our Kia interview series managed to pull off that feat with his white (first in this series) Soul EV. We should note … Continue reading → Lees het hele artikel

During the Frankfurt Auto Show, we have learned pretty much everything about the upcoming Optima sedan. But the thing that excites us most is the promise of more Optima models in the near future. The fast growing South Korean automaker … Continue reading → Lees het hele artikel

The fourth-generation 2017 Kia Sportage made its debut at the 2015 Frankfurt Motor Show. Sporting an all-new look with a slightly longer body than the current model, the 2017 Kia Sportage also has improved aerodynamics and more legroom and headroom for passengers. Kia announced that the Sportage will launch with a naturally aspirated 1.6-liter four-cylinder engine as well as a turbocharged variant that will be exclusive to the Sportage R-Line model. There is also a 2.0-liter diesel engine, although it’s unclear whether it will make its way to the U.S. SEE ALSO: 2015 Frankfurt Motor Show Coverage Expect a 1.6-liter turbocharged four-cylinder to join the lineup in the …

There are many parts of your Kia vehicle that you’re unlikely ever have an issue with, which means that you probably don’t know a lot about them, or haven’t heard much of them. One such car component is the humble … Continue reading → Lees het hele artikel

Taking your Kia car off for a trip abroad is certainly exciting, but you do need to give things a little thought before you cross that border; it’s not quite as simple as going to the shops. There are two … Continue reading → Lees het hele artikel

Kia has really upped its game in recent years — and the 2015 Kia Cadenza proves it. If you haven’t heard of the Cadenza, it’s a full-size premium sedan that boasts luxury-car comfort and performance. It offers two trim levels — the well-equipped Premium, which starts around $35,000, and the fully loaded Limited, which starts at just over $40,000. While the Cadenza lacks aV8 or hybrid option, it does offer a powerful 293-horsepower 3.3-liter V6 engine that’s paired to a 6-speed automatic transmission. Click to read more Lees hele artikel

As mentioned in a previous Kia news article, the all-new 2016 Kia Optima made its debut at the Frankfurt Motor Show. We promised a closer look at the new, white-painted Optima sedan, so let’s take a closer look at it, … Continue reading → Lees het hele artikel

We recently spoke about the 4 major premieres that Kia has currently displayed at the Frankfurt Motor Show. As promised here is a little more details on the 2017 Kia Sportage crossover vehicle, which was one of the four. All-new … Continue reading → Lees het hele artikel

At one of the hottest places on Earth, a fleet of Kia vehicles made an appearance for the ultimate test. In Death Valley, in eastern California in the U.S., the all-new Sportage underwent the final stages of its development with the most extreme and rigorous vehicle testing implemented by the company yet. This ‘Hot Test’ was designed to test the durability of the all-new Sportage in the harshest environments, with the focus on its superior heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) systems. Three sets of tests were conducted, including the up-hill climb, the stop-and-go drive and a slow drive. For the up-hill climb, the Sportage was driven on a steady …

The Frankfurt Motor Show has begun, and all the major players are in town to show off their new models. Kia is no exception, as they have 4 major premieres to show off to visitors: the next-generation Sportage the all-new Optima … Continue reading → Lees het hele artikel

Today marks one of the most anticipated moments for Kia in 2015. We are finally taking the wraps off of the all-new Kia Sportage at the 66th Frankfurt International Motor Show (IAA). Entering its fourth-generation, the new Sportage compact SUV instantly became the talk of the town with its attractive design, a range of advanced technology features and greater quality. Check out the new Sportage in real-life at the grandiose motor show stage, along with many other surprises along the way! All-new Sportage takes the IAA by storm Continuing the success of its predecessor model, the all-new Sportage has been revamped with an innovative and sophisticated package and prem…

[See image gallery at www.autoguide.com] Kia took to the stage at the 2015 Frankfurt Motor Show to introduce the new 2017 Sportage. The fourth-generation Sportage has an all-new look and is slightly longer than today’s model, though width remains the same. Improved aerodynamics are a result of the fresh styling and new proportions, bringing the drag coefficient from 0.35 to 0.33 Cd, while passengers also benefit thanks to more legroom and headroom. A range of engines are available including a naturally aspirated 1.6-liter direct-injection four-cylinder along with a turbocharged version of this same engine that is available exclusively with the Sportage R-Line model…

Word out of Kia headquarters is that they are working on a version of the Optima that can best be described as high-powered! The vehicle will be known as the Optima GT, and will be their first foray into the … Continue reading → Lees het hele artikel

The Soul EV has been making major inroads in Europe, which is why we decided to head to France for the latest in our Kia owner’s interview series. François Evo has had his Soul EV for a little over a week, … Continue reading → Lees het hele artikel

The 2016 Kia Sorento is a great looking 7-seat crossover vehicle in its own right, but that doesn’t mean you can’t give it more of a personal touch! There are all sorts of great Sorento accessories and genuine Kia parts … Continue reading → Lees het hele artikel

We are proud to announce that Kia Motors Russia surpassed 1,000,000 sales in less than 6 years of operations! Thanks to our Russian customers’ continued support and the devotion of all our employees, Kia’s market share in Russia now accounts for 10%, more than double that in 2009. The 1 millionth Kia to be sold in Russia was none other than the much beloved Rio sedan, the most popular Kia model in Russia. Mr. Ivan Lobanov, winner of the lucky customer campaign, chose another Rio for his giveaway vehicle, saying that both its quality and design are beyond satisfactory. Mr. Lobanov was also pleasantly surprised with the free tickets to the UEFA Euro 2016 preliminar…