Kia nieuws

Well, that went by fast. After a year of manning the 2014 Kia Soul long-termer, the hamster-mobile has warmed my heart in more ways than one. I never would’ve thought I’d be sad to see the Shrek-colored boxcar go, but after living with it for a full year, I can understand why the Soul has continued to dominate sales charts. Click to read more Lees hele artikel

Kia Motors is enjoying yet another nod of recognition from the Red Dot Award, this time in the communication design category for its distinctive and user-friendly design of its brand iPad mobile apps for the all-new Kia Sorento and Soul EV. The all-new Sorento and Soul EV have already won the 2015 Red Dot design awards for excellent product design in March, and the awards for the iPad apps are yet further confirmation of Kia’s knack for striking a balance between design creativity and quality. Kia vehicle apps have been recognized, pointing to Kia’s leadership among global auto makers in the field of communication design. By downloading the free iPad apps …

Kia releases full details on the 2016 Soul crossover vehicle changes and enhancements. The Kia Soul has always been a car with some real style, but the 2016 model is taking it to the next level with a pair of … Continue reading → Lees het hele artikel

Why you need a cargo cover / security shade in the trunk of your 2016 Kia Sportage!? Every vehicle is in need of some accessories. How many you would need and what type of accessories you need will depend on … Continue reading → Lees het hele artikel

The all-new Grand Kia Carnival, also known as ‘Sedona’ in some markets, is taking car tuning to a whole new level. Stepping foot inside The Noble Klasse Carnival, first presented at the 2015 Seoul Motor Show, is like stepping onto a luxurious yacht. Although this deluxe high-class limousine is not intended for production in volume, it offers a glimpse into just how far the minivan can go in its transformation into luxury! Luxury at first sight The very first thing you will notice about the Noble Klasse is its exterior tuning. The two-toned, black and brown exterior color scheme provides an even more luxurious feel than the original model, while the large wheels enhanc…

Very few people check their odometer when they take their car in to be serviced, but those who do would be shocked to see 200 extra miles added on when they got the car back. Yet that is what happened … Continue reading → Lees het hele artikel

Maybe you’re tired of Kia‘s constant teasing with its sporty concepts, but there are rumblings that an actual sports car from the Korean automaker is on the way. According to AutoCar, Kia’s U.K. boss Paul Philpott dropped a few hints that an affordable sports car is on the way before the end of the decade. The best guess is that this car would be based on the GT4 Stinger Concept that was first shown off at the 2014 Detroit Auto Show. The sports car wouldn’t be based on any other Kia product, and would be aimed directly at the Scion FR-S and Subaru BRZ. See Also: 2015 Scion FR-S Release Series 1.0 Review The concept was revealed with 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylin…

Those of you who keep up with our US market sales reports will have noticed that Kia Soul EV has got off to a bit slower start. Sales have been kind of sluggish this year, which has left us wondering why more … Continue reading → Lees het hele artikel

The Kia Venga small MPV is about to get a stunning new replacement that is sure to shake up the supermini crossover segment! This is a vehicle that has been on the rumor mill for quite some time, but Kia … Continue reading → Lees het hele artikel

It’s been a very good year for Kia Motors Europe, with all-time records in quarterly and half-year sales! The company saw its growth climb to 7.6%, according to data released by European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association. Kia sold 200,038 units during … Continue reading → Lees het hele artikel

“If you like the Kia Soul and you are considering an electric vehicle, the Soul EV might just be the best choice on the market. The Soul EV preserves the good looks and the spacious, loaded interior of the gas-powered Soul, but it ditches the gas engine for an electric drivetrain that provides tons of power for strong acceleration and a very solid range of around 90 miles on a charge.” Click to read more Lees hele artikel

If you are searching for a high-performance vehicle, All-Wheel Drive (AWD), Four-Wheel Drive (4WD), Front-Wheel Drive (FWD) and Rear-Wheel Drive (RWD) are the terms that you often come across. But what really are the differences between them and what do those differences mean? What is AWD? An AWD vehicle features a powertrain that employs a front, rear and center differential to provide power to all its wheels, providing a smooth drive and greater traction on off-road surfaces. It is a relatively recent innovation in the automotive industry and is usually reserved for premium cars and crossover models. AWD vehicles provide an enhanced level of safety and comfor…

Kia Motors America reports best ever July sales! Kia sales momentum in the U.S. market continued with a record 56,311 vehicles sold in July 2015 (up nearly 8 percent from the same month a year earlier)! SUVs continued to push … Continue reading → Lees het hele artikel

Kia of USA puts on sale the upgraded 2016 Forte 5-door hatchback, so let’s have a look at what’s new and different from a year earlier. The 2016 Kia Forte5 heads into the new model year with a continuation of … Continue reading → Lees het hele artikel

Kia wants to make sure that their GT model range (on sale only in Europe) remains competitive and among the best looking hot hatches on the market. Therefore, the automaker introduced several enhancements and upgrades to the powertrain and dynamics … Continue reading → Lees het hele artikel

The compact crossover segment is one of the most competitive in the automotive world, and it is the Kia Sportage which offers more than most other models. The Sportage is in its third generation, and has been slightly updated for … Continue reading → Lees het hele artikel

The all-new Optima made its official debut in South Korea (where it is known as the K5) this past week. Since the launch its predecessor in 2010, the Kia Optima has taken the midsize sedan segment by storm, selling over 1.4 million units worldwide. Confident in continued success, Kia has invested US$420 million into the development of the ‘Advanced Sporty Sedan’ over the last 45 months. With its perfected design, powerful engine choices and fascinating features, the city of Seoul was blown away! Dual Design To suit the needs of all lifestyles, Kia presents dual design trim levels for the all-new Optima in the domestic market: the MX (modern extreme) and the SX…

The Soul was created from a single idea: to create a vehicle with the style and practicality of an SUV but with the versatility and riding comfort of a sedan. And since 2008, the Soul has opened a new chapter for vehicles, ushering in the concept of the ‘fashion car’. From the beginning, the crossover’s playful exterior combined with its practical and spacious interior had everyone talking. Further developed and enhanced throughout the years, the Kia Soul became one of Kia’s signature vehicles. Let’s take a look at the Soul’s history and find out exactly why the Soul is such a perfect fit for fueling up your summer. First-generation Soul (2008) The launch of …

The Kia Soul has been a consistently good performer for the Koreans, but their all-electric Soul EV is off to a bit of a sluggish sales start. The EV was first made available in the US last October, where it … Continue reading → Lees het hele artikel

Insurance of the all-electric 2016 Kia Soul EV has become a hot topic for many people considering making the switch to the electric vehicle. There are a number of things to consider when you are thinking about purchasing an electric … Continue reading → Lees het hele artikel

In the global automotive market, sport utility vehicles (SUV) are all the rage, with the segment estimated to reach sales of US$414 billion by 2017. Crossovers in particular are getting more and more popular thanks to their combination of SUV power with the ride comfort of a sedan. In this highly competitive segment, the Kia Sportage has been one of the most compelling CUV models and is one of Kia Motors’ global bestsellers, second only to the B-Segment Rio. Today, we explore the evolution of Kia’s flagship CUV and how it strikes the perfect balance between the capabilities of an SUV and the comfort of a sedan car. History The first generation Kia Sportage was introdu…

Not so very long ago, we received an email that showed spy shot of a new mystery prototype being put through its paces in Korea. The images showed a heavily camouflaged sporty sedan with short front overhangs consistent with a … Continue reading → Lees het hele artikel

The 11th annual China Touring Car Championship (CCTC), one of the world’s biggest car racing competitions watched by a billion fans in China, officially kicked off in May. After three rounds of fierce battles, the fourth of eight total rounds took place at the F1 racing circuit located in Yeongam, Korea. The DYK (Dongfeng Yueda Kia) Racing Team, the official racing team of Kia Motors China, competed with the K3S model developed at Kia’s Namyang R&D Center and has dominated the field so far, taking the top podium finish in the first and fourth rounds. The K3S is a racing model designed exclusively for the CTCC. Based on the stylish Cerato (‘Forte’ in some mark…

When it comes to being happy with your new car, owners of Kia’s new luxury car are the happiest of all, a new survey finds. The new survey buttresses another closely watched index in the auto industry, J.D. Power’s Initial Quality Study, which also showed big gains by South Korean automakers Kia and corporate cousin, Hyundai. Click to read more Lees hele artikel

We all dream of the perfect vacation getaway. Some of us love to travel to foreign countries, sightseeing and touring around an unfamiliar land. Some enjoy just taking a break from everyday life, driving to the beach to soak up the sun. Others enjoy getting in touch with nature, where relaxation awaits. Whether your destination is the beach, the mountains, a night out in the city, or a road trip, here are a couple of tips to make your summer vacation all the more memorable with Kia. Soak in the sun For those of you who want to cast your eyes upon an endless ocean, taking in the sound of the waves and the warm sand between your toes, there is nowhere better than the b…