Kia nieuws

Kia has startled the market with a groundbreaking year-end promotion on its large electric sports utility vehicle (SUV), the EV9. Offering discounts of nearly 30 percent, these price slashes have unexpectedly made purchasing a brand-new EV9 more economical than investing in a secondhand model. Commencing from December 4th, select EV9 variants have been retailing at […] The post Kia EV9 Year-End Promotion: Huge Discounts Raise Concerns appeared first on Korean Car Blog. Bekijk volledig artikel

KIA is already working on the EV6 facelift, and this is the very first time we can take a look to the biggest changes the South Korean carmaker will apply to its first dedicated electric vehicle. Youtuber Eden captured it with the new headlights already mounted and with DRL/indicators on. Found driving the roads near […] The post KIA EV6 Facelift Production Headlights Revealed appeared first on Korean Car Blog. Bekijk volledig artikel

Kia is gearing up to introduce its new frame body pickup truck, the ‘TASMAN,’ starting its mass production in February 2025. This vehicle marks Hyundai Motor Group’s inaugural venture into producing pickup trucks within South Korea. According to industry insiders, after undergoing test production by the end of 2024, the pickup is scheduled to commence […] The post Kia’s Upcoming Pickup ‘TASMAN’ Set to Roll into Production in 2025 appeared first on Korean Car Blog. Bekijk volledig artikel

Highest-possible safety rating for the new Kia EV9 in latest Euro NCAP safety tests Results include a 84% score for adult occupant protection and 88% for child occupant protection High-strength... Bekijk volledig artikel

Highest-possible safety rating for the new Kia EV9 in latest Euro NCAP safety tests Results include a 84% score for adult occupant protection and 88% for child occupant protection High-strength... Bekijk volledig artikel

KIA is already working on the EV6 facelift, and thanks to our colleagues at ShortsCar we can share with new pictures of the updated Kia’s first dedicated electric vehicle spied in & out. Found parked in the streets of South Korea, the updated Kia EV6 was captured heavily camouflaged but despite that, it is easy […] The post KIA EV6 Facelift Spied Up Close appeared first on Korean Car Blog. Bekijk volledig artikel

Eric Watson oversees national and regional sales operations in the United States where Kia set its seventh consecutive retail sales record in 2023 Fast-growing Kia has achieved 16 consecutive... Bekijk volledig artikel

All-new EV9 three-row EV SUV received honor in its first year on sale Telluride sets new benchmark with five consecutive titles since its introduction The all-new 2024 Kia EV9 three-row EV SUV and... Bekijk volledig artikel

All-new EV9 three-row EV SUV received honor in its first year on sale Telluride sets new benchmark with five consecutive titles since its introduction The all-new 2024 Kia EV9 three-row EV SUV and... Bekijk volledig artikel

Kia has provided a sneak peek into the anticipated facelift of its compact SUV, the Sonet, through a teaser that offers a glimpse into both its exterior and interior updates. The teaser image divulges a refreshed front profile of the compact SUV, unveiling an entirely revamped LED headlight setup that exudes a sharper aesthetic. Embracing […] The post KIA Sonet Facelift Teased, Full Reveal December 14th appeared first on Korean Car Blog. Bekijk volledig artikel

KIA is already working on the EV6 facelift, and thanks to our colleagues at SB-Medien we can share with you the first video of the EV6 GT model testing in Europe. Hit the jump and enjoy it! Found near Hyundai-Kia Technical Center in Rüsselsheim, Germany, the updated Kia EV6 was captured heavily camouflaged but despite […] The post KIA EV6 GT Spied in Video appeared first on Korean Car Blog. Bekijk volledig artikel

Kia Sorento has become the best-selling car for the third consecutive month, beating Hyundai Porter, Hyundai Santa Fe, and Hyundai Grandeur. Hyundai’s 5th generation Santa Fe completed its second full month of sales with its full line-up and its now fighting for the top position in the South Korean market against the Kia Sorento. Hyundai […] The post Santa Fe Podiums with 8,780 Units, Sorento Best Selling Car for 3rd Consecutive Month appeared first on Korean Car Blog. Bekijk volledig artikel

Amidst high expectations for cutting-edge autonomous driving technology, Kia’s plan to unveil its EV9 GT line with Level 3 autonomous driving features, capable of highway driving without driver intervention, has been delayed. The decision, echoing Hyundai Motor’s similar postponement of the same integration in the Genesis G90, stems from the complexity of real-world driving scenarios […] The post KIA EV9, Genesis G90 Autonomous Level 3 Models Delayed appeared first on Korean Car Blog. Bekijk volledig artikel

Yang Honghai, Kia’s Chief Operating Officer (COO) in China, revealed on his Weibo account that the inaugural Kia EV5 smart electric SUV was rolled out at the assembly plant in Yancheng, Jiangsu Province, at the end of November. The official unveiling of the Kia EV5 took place earlier this month at the 2023 Guangzhou Auto […] The post First Kia EV5 Rolls Off Yancheng Production Line appeared first on Korean Car Blog. Bekijk volledig artikel

Kia unveiled the exterior design of ‘The New Carnival’ for the first time at the end of October and after the LA Auto Show have passed without a reveal, looks like Kia continues fine-tuning the All-New Carnival for the US-market according to the test vehicle captured in California by our colleagues at KindelAuto. The New […] The post US-Spec KIA Carnival Spotted in California appeared first on Korean Car Blog. Bekijk volledig artikel

The KIA EV3 will be released during first half of 2023 and will have a starting price of $35,000, what will make it be cheaper than a e-Niro. Our colleagues at NYMammoth dare to create a new rendering trying to show how the production model will look, what do you think? What we know so […] The post KIA EV3 Compact EV SUV Rendering appeared first on Korean Car Blog. Bekijk volledig artikel

November saw Kia achieve year-over-year growth for the 16th consecutive month Kia surpasses 700,000 annual units for the second time in the U.S. Electric models post 120% year-over-year increase... Bekijk volledig artikel

November 2023 global sales of 260,227 units, up 1.7% Y/y Outside of Korea, Kia sold 209,637 units, up 3% Y/y In Korea, Kia sold 50,022 units, down 3.6% Y/y Kia SUVs led the company’s sales,... Bekijk volledig artikel

Kia’s showcased its K5 facelift model in an event in South Korea on Thursday and confirmed the 2.5 Turbo model won’t be available in South Korea but that doesn’t mean it won’t be available in North America. Our colleagues at KindelAuto captured the US-spec high performance K5 GT. Kia announced on the 2nd that it […] The post US-Spec KIA K5 GT Spotted appeared first on Korean Car Blog. Bekijk volledig artikel

Revealed for the first time in March 2021, the South Korean carmaker is already preparing the KIA EV6 facelift, their first dedicated All-Electric vehicle (codenamed as CV) and for the first time we spotted it testing in Europe courtesy of our colleagues at SB-Medien. Found near Hyundai-Kia Technical Center in Rüsselsheim, Germany, the updated Kia […] The post KIA EV6 Facelift Spied in Europe appeared first on Korean Car Blog. Bekijk volledig artikel

The Kia EV9, brand’s flagship all-electric SUV, has earned a coveted spot in the final round of the 2024 Car of the Year (COTY) in Europe award. Among the 28 new models launched this year, the EV9 has been selected by 59 COTY jurors from 22 countries to be part of the exclusive seven-strong shortlist. […] The post Kia EV9 Shortlisted for 2024 Car of the Year European Award appeared first on Korean Car Blog. Bekijk volledig artikel

Hyundai Motor and Kia Unveil Paradigm-Shifting 'Uni Wheel' Drive System to Transform Mobility Design Bekijk volledig artikel

Major award for new flagship seven-seat electric SUV Third consecutive award for Kia in annual TopGear.com Awards The Kia EV9 has been named ‘Family Car of the Year’ at the 2023 TopGear.com... Bekijk volledig artikel

Major award for new flagship seven-seat electric SUV Third consecutive award for Kia in annual TopGear.com Awards The Kia EV9 has been named ‘Family Car of the Year’ at the 2023 TopGear.com... Bekijk volledig artikel

Hyundai Motor Group introduced an innovative solution on Tuesday, revealing the “Uni Wheel,” an advanced concept known as the Universal Wheel Drive System. This groundbreaking technology integrates key components of a vehicle’s drive system into the wheel itself, setting a new precedent in automotive design and functionality. By consolidating constant velocity joints, drive shafts, and […] The post Hyundai’s Uni Wheel System to Revolution Car Design appeared first on Korean Car Blog. Bekijk volledig artikel