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[See image gallery at www.autoguide.com] Photos of the Kia Optima Sportwagon have leaked ahead of the car’s official debut at the 2016 Geneva Motor Show. First previewed by the Kia Sportspace concept at last year’s Geneva Motor Show, the production model keeps a similar footprint and overall design, although the front end isn’t as aggressive as the concept. Still, the Optima looks quite nice in wagon form. Unfortunately, there’s still no word if it will be offered in the U.S., but it seems unlikely considering how weak wagon sales are stateside. SEE ALSO: Kia Sportspace Concept – We like what we see Although specifications and engine offerings will be revealed earl…
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Get the Flash Player to see this player. The new 2017 Kia Optima plug-in hybrid made its debut at the 2016 Chicago Auto Show. Boasting a 600-mile range, the Kia Optima plug-in hybrid features a 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine with a 50-kW motor that is 42 percent more powerful than the engine used in the previous Optima Hybrid. Further supporting the plug-in hybrid system is a 9.8-kWh lithium-ion battery pack, giving the Optima an all-electric range of 27 miles. According to the Korean automaker, a full charge with a 240-volt Level 2 charger can be done in under three hours, while a standard Level 1 120-volt charger will take about nine. 2016 Chicago Auto Show Coverag…
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Get the Flash Player to see this player. Say hello to Kia’s first dedicated hybrid crossover. Introduced at the 2016 Chicago Auto Show, the Kia Niro is targeting an optimistic 50-mpg fuel economy rating thanks to a hybrid powertrain consisting of a 1.6-liter four-cylinder engine and an electric motor. Total system output is pegged at 146 horsepower and 195 pound-feet of torque and according to the Korean automaker, its lightweight structure, good aerodynamics and a new six-speed dual-clutch transmission will help it achieve its 50-mpg target. 2016 Chicago Auto Show Coverage Looking a bit like a compact version of the new Sportage, the 2017 Kia Niro goes out of its w…
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The Chicago Auto Show is typically a quiet event, as most automakers get their big debuts over with in Detroit. But because it’s easy to get lost in the shuffle of debuts, some automakers save their reveals for the Windy City show. Still, the Chicago Show isn’t a flashy one, focusing on family cars and trucks rather than expensive luxury cars or exotics. Here are the Top 5 most significant debuts at this year’s show: 5. Chevrolet Camaro 1LE Chevrolet celebrated the return of the track-capable 1LE package to the Camaro in Chicago, but the biggest news is that it will be available on both V6 and V8 models. Setting the benchmark for attainable track performance, …
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The 2017 Kia Niro has been unveiled as the Korean automaker’s first dedicated hybrid crossover. Making its global debut at the Chicago Auto Show, the Niro’s targeted fuel economy is an optimistic 50 mpg. Looking a lot like a subcompact version of the new Sportage, the Niro looks like a regular crossover, and Kia takes pride in the fact that its design doesn’t shout its hybrid status to the world. Although Kia has an Optima hybrid and the funky Soul EV, the Niro is the brand’s first dedicated hybrid, and it’s built on an all-new eco platform. Kia wants to triple its green car lineup in the next five years, and the Niro is the first step. Kia has already announced that …
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Kia is expanding its green car lineup, adding a plug-in Optima Hybrid with a 600-mile range to the mix. Every single car the Korean automaker debuted at the 2016 Chicago Auto Show was green this year, with an updated Kia Optima Hybrid, an all-new Niro crossover hybrid, and the brand’s first plug-in hybrid making their debuts at the normally quiet show. The plug-in gets a 2.0-liter four-cyilnder engine, a six-speed automatic transmission and a 50 kW motor that is 42 percent more powerful than the motor in the previous Optima Hybrid. The plug-in’s system is augmented by a 9.8 kWh lithium ion battery pack that allows the sedan to get an all-electric range of 27 miles. Th…
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The J.D. Power 2016 Manufacturer Website Evaluation Study has been released and you may be surprised to see which automakers have the worst websites. The semi-annual study is in its 17th year and measures the usefulness of automakers’ websites during the new-vehicle shopping process. It examines four key measures (in order of importance): information/content, appearance, navigation and speed. Satisfaction of those surveyed is calculated on a 1,000-point scale with overall customer satisfaction for 2016 coming in at 808. The study found that there is a connection between navigation problems and the perception of site speed, with the more steps needed to find informatio…
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In this year’s Super Bowl 50 ads, we saw everything from singing sheep, vegan bears, and even a few sentimental commercials that hit us in the feels. The Broncos ended up winning 24-10 over the Panthers, but even if you don’t care about sports, the ads were enough to keep you entertained. Here are our picks for the best and worst car commercials of Super Bowl 50: WINNER: Jeep – ‘Portraits’ Tugs at our heart strings, really zones in on Jeep’s historical importance in the military, and makes us feel patriotic. A poignant and effective spot. WINNER: Toyota ‘Heck on Wheels’ and ‘The Longest Chase’ Toyota doesn’t take itself too seriously and these ads are cheeky.…
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Kia has unveiled its 2016 Super Bowl commercial starring Christopher Walken. The commercial starts off innocent enough, with a gentleman named Richard asking his wife where his beige socks are. Playing off the idea of a boring, beige “walk-in” closet, Walken talks about how beige socks are uninspired and asks whether Richard wants to just blend in through life like beige socks or wants to have some pizzazz. Walken then reveals the new Kia Optima, saying that it’s like “the world’s most exciting pair of socks.” SEE ALSO: 2016 Kia Optima Review It’s a pretty bizarre commercial, but a good watch nonetheless. There just aren’t many things in this world that are weirder t…
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Kia has released a teaser for its upcoming 2016 Super Bowl commercial. Last year, the Korean automaker enlisted the help of actor Pierce Brosnan to show off its Sorento, and this year Kia will focus on its Optima with the help of legendary Christopher Walken. The teaser doesn’t show too much, but Kia does give a hint as to what the full spot will focus on with the video’s description saying “Find what you’re looking for 02/07/16. #AddPizzazz. There’s also a little bit of a play on words with a “Walken Closet” in the commercial – get it? SEE ALSO: 2016 Kia Optima Review The full 60-second spot will air in the third quarter of the Super Bowl and follows up on a pair o…
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Kia is planning to build some new sports cars, including a hot hatch rival to the Ford Fiesta ST. First, Kia will launch the GT, a four-door coupe styled sports car that is expected to reach production in 2017. That will act as a halo sports car, under which will sit the already existing Optima GT, Procee’d GT, and the all-new Rio GT hot hatch. A 1.6-liter four-cylinder engine delivering 180 hp is expected to power the Rio GT, which will sit on an all-new lightweight platform. The new Kia Rio is expected to launch in 2017, so it is likely the GT will hit the market in 2018 or 2019. SEE ALSO: Kia GT Heading to US in 2016 as Audi A7 Rival Just like Hyundai’s upcoming…
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[See image gallery at www.autoguide.com] Kia could be looking at adding a full-size crossover to its lineup. Making its debut at the 2016 Detroit Auto Show is the Kia Telluride concept and we wouldn’t blame you if it reminds you of the Volvo XC90 SUV. Built on a modified version of the Kia Sorento’s architecture, the design study is considerably larger than the Sorento – almost 10-inches longer and nearly five-inches wider. It is also four-inches taller and rolls on a wheelbase that has been stretched by almost an entire 12 inches. SEE ALSO: 2016 Detroit Auto Show Coverage Further enhancing its appearance is a Dark Pyrite Green exterior and 22-inch wheels. Climbing…
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[See image gallery at www.autoguide.com] The Kia Forte is receiving a mid-cycle refresh this year, gaining a new engine and technology. Adorning the same look and “tiger nose” grille featured on Optima, the 2017 Forte sedan is now powered by a 2.0-liter engine that replaces the previous 1.8-liter unit. Standard is will be a six-speed manual transmission with a second-generation six-speed automatic transmission optional. The EX trim is still equipped with the 2.0-liter four-cylinder and six-speed automatic. Also new for 2017 is what Kia calls a sporty S trim. It features an exclusive interior, a sport-tuned suspension, 16-inch alloy wheels, LED daytime running lights,…
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[See image gallery at www.autoguide.com] Remember the Kia Borrego? Neither does anyone at this South Korean automaker. It was a large, body-on-frame SUV that was only offered in the U.S. for a couple years. Despite its market failure, Kia may be developing a new full-size crossover. Making its world debut at the Detroit Auto Show, the brand’s Telluride concept previews what a future production model might look like. It features three rows of seats, rear-hinged back doors and room for up to seven passengers. Styling is upright and strong, reminding me of a mashup between Volvo’s new XC90 and a Ford Flex. The Telluride is built on a modified version of the Kia Sorento…
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Kia will introduce the Telluride SUV Concept at next week’s Detroit Auto Show and the brand has now released a picture of its interior. The large SUV takes its name from the Colorado town known for its ski resorts and gorgeous mountains, a name likely given to represent the rugged and boxy look of the Telluride. Kia says that this concept will be the first vehicle from the brand to use 3-D printed components. Kia claims that the new SUV will be packed full of technology and luxury along with some type of in-cabin health-and-wellness system. SEE ALSO: Kia Teases New Concept SUV Set to Debut Next Week The interior, specifically the dashboard, door panels and steering…
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[See image gallery at www.autoguide.com] The Kia Soul is getting a facelift to hold it over until an all-new model arrives in 2018. Caught testing by AutoGuide.com‘s spy photographers, the refreshed Kia Soul will likely get new headlights and a new front bumper while the back of the car will receive similar changes with redesigned tail lights and rear bumper. It appears that the fake air outlets currently found on the front fenders has been removed for a cleaner look and the side mirrors are growing slightly in size. Expect the facelift to also update the Soul’s interior with a new infotainment system. SEE ALSO: Next-Generation Kia Rio Spied Testing Heavily Camoufl…
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Kia has announced that it will debut an all-new concept SUV at the 2016 Detroit Auto Show. The new concept was conceived at the company’s California design studio and, according to the Korean automaker, will offer an abundance of advanced technology, including state-of-the-art health-and-wellness technology. The concept will also preview the future of Kia’s design language, and promises to take it in a bold new direction. Based on the teaser image, it appears that Kia will present a premium, large SUV at the 2016 Detroit Auto Show and will likely gauge interest in such an offering for the market. SEE ALSO: 2016 Detroit Auto Show Coverage Kia’s current lineup of cros…
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[See image gallery at www.autoguide.com] At the 2016 Consumer Electronics Show, Kia is showing off its new advanced driver assistance features and its plan to deliver a self driving car by 2030. Kia is announcing a flurry of high-tech news at the consumer electronics show, but we’ll start with the big one: the automaker has been given a grant by the state of Nevada to test it autonomous Kia Soul EV on public roads. This Soul EV is acting as the brand’s testbed for the development of next-generation technologies and will set off to the roads around Death Valley. This is all part of a plan that involves getting a self-driving car to market by 2030. But what will the …
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[See image gallery at www.autoguide.com] The fourth-generation Kia Rio has been spied testing for the very first time. Set to debut later this year, the new Kia Rio will receive a new body that looks rather different than the current model. Although the spy photos show a heavily camouflaged prototype, we do see LED daytime running lights that helps give the new Rio a more distinct appearance. Unfortunately, the camouflage does do a very good job keeping the new design of the Rio hidden, but that is expected, considering this is the first time spy photographers have caught it testing. SEE ALSO: 7 Cars Owners Regret Buying the Most Expect the new Kia Rio to also bene…
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Sometimes, when we’re sitting around the AutoGuide.com offices, we come up with answers to questions no ever asked. Questions like what if automakers were popular musicians? As absurd and useless this endeavour may seem, there are a lot of historic similarities between popular musical artists and automakers. Don’t believe us? Read on! And let us know your own favorite musician and automaker matchups in the comments section below. Acura would be Oasis – Great in the 1990s, it appears they’re on the verge of a major comeback in the next year or two. Aston Martin would be Gwen Stefani – Talented, a bit niche and still sexy after all these years, there’s a certain all…
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Want to avoid purchasing a car you’ll regret buying? Consumer Reports has released the findings from its annual owner satisfaction survey, compiling a list of seven vehicles that owners regret buying the most. The publication asked 230,000 vehicle owners to consider all factors including price, performance, reliability, comfort, enjoyment, etc. to determine if they would purchase the car all over again. SEE ALSO: Five Worst New Cars by Consumer Reports A model’s satisfaction score is calculated based on the percentage of respondents who answered “definitely yes” to purchasing the vehicle again. The higher the percentage, the higher the satisfaction. Get the Flash Pl…
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It’s that time again. Time to give our thanks to all the automotive manufacturers for yet another wild and crazy year. Convertible Range Rovers, 8200 rpm muscle cars and a further infestation of SUV coupes. Yup, 2015 has seen it all. We laughed, we cried, we sucked up all the dynamism, functiontainment and powerfficiency we can take. But what really stood out? What grabbed our attention quicker than half price diecast models at a flea market? Let’s breakdown what each manufacturer brought to the table this year, making us more grateful than retirees eating a 4 pm turkey dinner. Acura Whole. Lee. Crap. The NSX is actually here. At times, we weren’t sure if it would…
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[See image gallery at www.autoguide.com] The 2016 Kia K900 is getting an all-new 3.8-liter V6 engine. Available in three trim levels for the 2016 model year, shoppers can choose from the V6 Premium, V6 Luxury and V8 Luxury models. The new V6 engine comes with 311 horsepower and also standard on the V6 models are navigation, leather seating and panoramic sunroof. The 2016 model also gets minor exterior enhancements including 18-inch wheels for the V6 models, 19-inch chrome wheels for the V8, a revised front grille and an updated rear-end design that has new chrome trim, exhaust pipes, tail light design and rear bumper. The 2016 Kia K900 also benefits from a new Smart…
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Kia just revealed its all-new Cadenza sedan by releasing a couple photos of the updated 2017 model. This large car is known as the K7 in its home market of South Korea. A shapely full-size four-door, it offers room for the whole family in a surprisingly stylish package. And much of the Cadenza’s design has been updated for the new model year. Its face has received a fair bit of work. The brand’s signature “tiger nose” front end has been refined, as have its wraparound headlamps, which seem to feature LED elements. Matching those re-tooled light fixtures are updated fenders that appear to be shapelier than before. Also, the car gains crosshair fog lights, a signature …
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[See image gallery at www.autoguide.com] The Kia Optima Sportswagon has begun testing, following its debut as a concept earlier this year. First shown at the 2015 Geneva Motor Show as the Kia Sportspace concept, the Korean automaker confirmed shortly after that the model would be heading to production as an Optima wagon. It’s still unclear whether Kia has plans to bring the Optima Sportswagon to the U.S., but it’s unlikely since North American consumers generally prefer crossovers and wagon sales haven’t exactly excelled in recent years. SEE ALSO: Kia Optima Wagon Headed to Production Kia however will look to capitalize on the European market with the new offering …
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