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The 2017 Kia Sportage has arrived in the U.S., making its debut at the 2015 L.A. Auto Show. Entering its fourth generation, the Kia Sportage is the Korean automaker’s longest-running nameplate and the latest model improves in all categories. Compared to its predecessor, the overall length of the crossover has been increased 1.6 inches to 176.4 inches, while it rides on a wheelbase that has been stretched 1.2 inches to 105.1 inches. As a result, interior dimensions have grown to provide more space and comfort for passengers with headroom increasing 0.2 inches to 39.3 inches in the front and 0.6 inches to 39.1 inches in the rear. Legroom has improved slightly in front wh…
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[See image gallery at www.autoguide.com] The Kia Optima Plug-in Hybrid has been confirmed and will arrive in the second half of 2016. The Korean automaker has announced its plans to equip the new Optima range with more fuel-efficient hybrid models, including a plug-in variant with the ability to travel up to 27 miles on electric power alone. The next-generation Optima PHEV will feature a 9.8-kWh lithium-polymer battery pack that has roughly six times the energy output of what’s currently in the Optima Hybrid. Paired to a 50-kW electric motor that is 42 percent more powerful than the previous Optima hybrid, the plug-in hybrid powertrain will also feature a 2.0-liter f…
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Kia is hard at work on self-driving car technology, some of which will be introduced into its cars by 2020. The Korean brand is targeting 2030 for its fully self-driving vehicle which is currently under development. The brand will begin by introducing semi-autonomous systems in the Sportage, Optima and Sorento which will handle some of the driving by the year 2020. SEE ALSO: Kia Niro Hybrid Teased Called the advanced driver assistance system, the suite of technolgoy incorporates highway driving assist, traffic jam assist and smart parking. With these systems, Kia vehicles will be able to drive on the highway by themselves, park themselves and navigate stop-and-go tr…
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[See image gallery at www.autoguide.com] Kia is teasing its new hybrid model, the Niro, before its debut in 2016. The Niro, which Kia calls a Hybrid Utility Vehicle (HUV), will make its production debut sometime in early 2016. It will share its platform and running gear with the new Hyundai Ioniq, both of which will be fighting to take away some market share from the Toyota Prius. SEE ALSO: Hyundai Ioniq Named as Prius-Fighter Under the hood, the Niro and Ioniq are both expected to use a 1.6-liter four-cylinder engine, mated to a 32 kW electric motor powered by lithium-polymer batteries. A six-speed dual-clutch transmission is likely to send that power to the fron…
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Over 256,000 Kia Soul compacts are being recalled in the U.S. The recall affects Kia Souls from the 2014-2016 model years and according to the recall notice, the affected vehicles could have their steering fail. The Korean automaker notes that the adhesive holding steering gear parts together may not be strong enough and the parts can separate. As a result, the issue could cause loss of steering, potentially increasing the risk of a crash. Kia originally found the problem after getting warranty reports from dealers. No crashes or injuries related to the issue have been reported. SEE ALSO: 2016 Kia Soul EV Gets New Budget Trim for California Those affected by the rec…
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[See image gallery at www.autoguide.com] The next-generation Kia Cadenza is being previewed in new sketches. The current Cadenza model has been in production since 2010, although it didn’t arrive in North America until 2013. Based on the sketches the Korean automaker has released, the next-generation Cadenza will get some styling influence from the new Optima and other recent Kia concepts such as the Sportspace. Inside, Kia is going for a more upscale approach as it has with all its models, highlighted by a long, horizontal dash and an overall clean design. Kia said that the interior is inspired by European tastes and hopes the new cabin sets a new standard for luxur…
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A custom Kia Optima with its top sliced off will make its debut at the 2015 SEMA Show. Called the A1A Optima, this custom sedan draws inspiration from the iconic Florida A1A highway and soaks in the sunshine with a convertible design featuring room for four. The Korean automaker had reinforced steel tubes hidden within the body to retain a rigid structure with the top cut off while the windshield has also been shortened to fit the design. The back doors of the Optima are now on rear-mounted hinges, opening in an opposite direction than a standard Optima. SEE ALSO: 2016 Kia Optima Review Lowering the Kia Optima is a set of Ksport coilover suspension while 20-inch whee…
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Kia is celebrating the spirit of adventure for the 2015 SEMA Show and has fully revealed one of its projects. Having already teased an off-road themed Sorento SUV, it appears that the Korean automaker is embracing the wilderness for this year’s SEMA Show. In total, Kia will bring six highly customized, hand-built concepts to Las Vegas, each of which will showcase unique geographic regions found throughout the country. Although we didn’t get a complete look at the Sorento, Kia did fully reveal the Forte Koup Mud Bogger, and it’s quite possibly the strangest thing we’ve ever seen, even for SEMA standards. SEE ALSO: Kia Sorento Goes Off-Road for 2015 SEMA Show The Forte…
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The Kia Sorento is getting transformed to celebrate the American Road, just in time for the 2015 SEMA Show. Called the PacWest Adventure Sorento, Kia is giving its SUV an off-road look for Las Vegas this year. Although the Korean automaker didn’t disclose many details about the project, it did release a teaser image showing a new fabricated front bumper with all the goodies you would typically spy on an off-road vehicle including LED light bars, snorkel intake and tubular front bumper sporting plenty of sheetmetal. Of course, there will be off-road wheels and tires while the Sorento will surely be lifted for better ground clearance. SEE ALSO: 2016 Kia Sorento Review …
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The 2011-2013 Kia Sorento is being recalled for a transmission glitch. According to the recall notice, the affected Kia Sorento crossovers can unexpectedly roll while parked if the gearshift lever is pressed with too much force, resulting in a chip or crack to the break-shift interlock. As a result, that could cause the transmission to unintentionally shift out of park, even if the brakes are not pressed. The Korean automaker said three injuries, 54 warranty claims and 14 customer complaints have been related to the recall. SEE ALSO: 2016 Kia Sorento Limited V6 Review The company’s regulatory team began investigating the issue in August following a copy of a letter f…
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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…
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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 …
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[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…
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[See image gallery at www.autoguide.com] The interior of the new 2017 Kia Sportage has been revealed. Ahead of its official debut at the 2015 Frankfurt Motor Show in less than two weeks, Kia has released more information on the fourth-generation crossover with the new interior sporting better materials and a focus on practicality. A wide range of technologies aim to improve comfort, convenience, connectivity and safety on the Sportage. According to the Korean automaker, the all-new interior is one of the most significant improvements made over the previous-generation Sportage. The design team focused on creating a cabin with a wide, driver-oriented dash but with a s…
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[See image gallery at www.autoguide.com] Although the 2017 Kia Sportage has been officially unveiled, the Korean automaker only shared three photos of the new crossover. Thankfully, AutoGuide.com‘s spy photographers have caught the new Kia Sportage driving on public roadways fully exposed, giving us a better look ahead of the vehicle’s public debut at the 2015 Frankfurt Motor Show. Sporting a whole new bold look, the Sportage is designed by Kia’s European studio in Frankfurt, Germany, with input from the automaker’s Korean and U.S. design centers. It’s been heavily inspired by the Provo concept, especially at the rear of the crossover with angular tail lights and chr…
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[See image gallery at www.autoguide.com] The next-generation 2017 Kia Sportage is coming to Frankfurt with a whole new look. Unlike other automakers that like to slowly tease what their new car will look like, Kia dropped these three images on us, showing off just how different its upcoming compact crossover will look. Designed by Kia’s European design studio in Frankfurt, Germany, with input from the brand’s Korean and U.S. design centers, the new crossover sports a design that’s reminiscent of the old Provo concept. You can really see that at the rear end of the vehicle, with the angular tail lights, chrome strip and lower reverse lights. SEE ALSO: 2016 Kia Sorento…
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[See image gallery at www.autoguide.com] Photos claiming to show the 2017 Kia Sportage have leaked online. Courtesy of Korean blog Auto Tribune, the photos show a pretty radical redesign for the Kia crossover which falls in line with what we have seen already in teaser images. A new distinct look will help Kia distance itself from its corporate cousin, the Tucson. SEE ALSO: 2017 Kia Sportage Teased in Sketches Under the hood, the Tuscon’s new turbocharged 1.6-liter four-cylinder engine is expected, hooked up to a dual-clutch transmission. The new 2017 Kia Sportage is expected to be unveiled in Korea in the next few days, while its international debut is set for th…
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The 2017 Kia Sportage will make its official debut at the 2015 Frankfurt Motor Show next month. Giving a sneak preview of its next-generation crossover, Kia has released some teaser sketches of the new Sportage while confirming that it’ll bow September 15 in Germany. Entering its fourth-generation, the all-new Sportage will have a bold, progressive design according to Kia. The styling “creates visual harmony out of the tension between bold, precise feature lines and dramatically-sculptured bodywork.” SEE ALSO: Hyundai, Kia Launching Seven Electrified Vehicles by 2017 Essentially the new Sportage will preview Kia’s future design language that will trickle down to othe…
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A large explosion in China has claimed at least 50 lives and over 8,000 vehicles have been destroyed as a result. Currently it’s still unclear what caused the explosions, which injured over 700 people. According to a recent report, around 4,000 Hyundai and Kia vehicles were destroyed in the disaster, as well as 2,750 Volkswagens and 1,500 Renaults. Toyota also confirmed to Automotive News that it lost vehicles but currently doesn’t have a count. Volkswagen released a statement concerning the terrible accident, confirming that none of the vehicles involved will ever make it to market. Toyota added that two employees at a nearby dealership were injured by broken glass…
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Hyundai and Kia plan to launch seven new electrified vehicles by 2017. Hyundai will have a total of five electrified vehicles in its lineup by model year 2018: Sonata hybrid, Sonata plug-in hybrid, a dedicated hybrid, a dedicated electric vehicle and the Tucson Hydrogen Fuel Cell. Meanwhile, sibling brand Kia will have four electrified vehicles in its lineup by model year 2018: Kia Optima hybrid, Kia Optima plug-in hybrid, Kia Soul EV and a dedicated Kia hybrid. Between model year 2016 and 2018, a total of four hybrids, two plug-in hybrids and an electric car will launch in the U.S. from the two Korean brands with the first dedicated hybrid debuting as a 2017 model. …
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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…
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The 2017 Hyundai Equus and Kia K900 luxury sedans have been spied testing. While the Kia K900 is getting a simple refresh, likely with just new front and rear bumpers, the new Equus is expected to be heavily inspired by the 2015 Hyundai Genesis sedan. In fact, it appears by these spy photos that the new Equus carries a bit of a German design to its aesthetics, which is no surprise considering Hyundai is targeting BMW, Mercedes and Audi. The luxury sedan will ride on a heavily updated version of the BH platform with high strength steel and aluminum helping to significantly drop the curb weight of the Equus. SEE ALSO: 2015 Kia K900 Review As for powerplants, an update…
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Kia is dropping the price of its Soul EV by adding a cheaper base model. For the 2016 model year, Kia is introducing the Soul EV-e trim, joining the standard Kia Soul EV and EV+ in the lineup. Although official pricing has not been announced by the Korean automaker, Kia World is reporting that the Soul EV-e will start from $31,950 excluding destination, which is $2,000 cheaper than the standard Kia Soul EV. The 2016 Kia Soul EV+ will be priced from $35,950, while a panoramic sunroof, LED interior lighting and lights in the door speakers are available for $1,100 additional. The new base model Kia Soul EV-e won’t be available in all the Soul EV markets, with only Calif…
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Hyundai–Kia is developing a system to allow its EV to charge wirelessly. The Hyundai-Kia America Technical Center along with wireless power company Mojo Mobility, Inc., have been awarded a grant from the Department of Energy’s Vehicle Technologies program to research and develop a wireless charging system. Mojo Mobility has already done research in this field and is known for its wireless charging systems, capable of transferring high power without the need for a physical connection. The companies will work together to implement such a system using the Kia Soul EV. SEE ALSO: Kia Soul EV Heading to Five New States The project consists of three phases. The first phase …
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The 2016 Nissan Maxima is proving popular among sedan shoppers. AutoGuide.com‘s most watched video for the past week was our review of the 2016 Nissan Maxima, a sedan that has really piqued the interest of shoppers worldwide. Compact car buyers are checking out our comparison video of the 2015 Kia Forte5 versus the 2015 Mazda3, while plenty of enthusiasts are tuning in to see if the Lamborghini Huracan can truly be a daily driver. Watch the videos below and subscribe to AutoGuide.com‘s YouTube channel here. 2016 Nissan Maxima Review Get the Flash Player to see this player. 2015 Kia Forte5 vs 2015 Mazda3 Get the Flash Player to see this player. 2015 Lamborghini Hura…
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