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After many of you criticized the rear design of the next-gen Kia Sportage (codenamed as NQ5) that was recently caught with the rear camouflage removed, today we have seen this picture of a Sportage prototype caught with the door open thanks to ShotSpy. What we know so far? We spied the fifth generation of the […] The post 5th gen Kia Sportage Spied w/ Door Open appeared first on Korean Car Blog. Bekijk volledig artikel

After Kia’s EV6 presentation, the South Korean automaker continues testing a new electric vehicle, the next-gen Niro EV that will arrive under its eco-friendly offensive. This is the first time we can see the second generation Kia Niro, on its EV flavour. Thanks to our colleague shingeun_pic we can confirm Kia will also launch a […] The post Next-Gen Kia Niro EV Spied for the First Time appeared first on Korean Car Blog. Bekijk volledig artikel

Next gen Kia Sportage (codenamed as NQ5) was caught again, this time the rear camouflage was removed and so we can able to see for the first time the back design of Kia’s next-gen SUV. Found at ClubStinger, the Sportage prototype is the short wheelbase model. What we know so far? We spied the fifth […] The post Kia Sportage Leaked Rear Design appeared first on Korean Car Blog. Bekijk volledig artikel

Next gen Kia Sportage (codenamed as NQ5) was caught again, this time the rear camouflage was removed and so we can able to see for the first time the back design of Kia’s next-gen SUV. Found at ClubStinger, the Sportage prototype is the short wheelbase model. What we know so far? We spied the fifth […] The post Kia Sportage Leaked Rear Design appeared first on Korean Car Blog. Bekijk volledig artikel

The 2022 Kia EV6 will range from mild 168-hp model to wild 577-hp GT trim when it arrives later this year. Kia early Tuesday released a deluge of information on its upcoming EV6 electric vehicle. The EV6 will herald a new era for the Korean company, as the brand’s first dedicated EV and—in GT trim—the quickest, most powerful production Kia ever. Battery pack info and range With the EV6 running on the same dedicated E-GMP platform as the Hyundai Ioniq 5, we expected the battery figures to match up. They do, at least in their capacities: a 58-kWh standard-range and 77.4-kWh long-range battery are available. Both come in either rear- or all-wheel drive formats, too. For EV6 and EV6 GT-line, the standard-range rear-drive model features a 168-horsepower electric motor, with 258 lb-ft of torque. Those numbers swell to 232 hp and 446 lb-ft for the AWD standard-range models. Opting for the 77.4-kWh battery pack translates to 225 or 321 hp, respectively. (Torque remains unchanged on long-range models). SEE ALSO: Hyundai Palisade vs Kia Telluride Comparison The E-GMP platform runs on 800-volt architecture, allowing for DC fast charging. Finding such a source of electrons will allow EV6 to go from 10 to 80 percent of charge in as few as 18 minutes. Adding 62 miles (100 km) of range can be done in 270 seconds. EV6 will also be able to provide power for electronics thanks to its vehicle-to-load (V2L) system. Kia is still hammering out the details on this one, only stating that the adapters are likely to vary between regions. Provided it has more than a third of remaining battery, the EV6 can tow up to 3,500 lb (1600 kg). Kia is targeting a single-charge range of over 315 miles (510 km) for the long-range rear-drive EV6. By comparison, the Ford Mustang Mach-E can run as far as 305 miles with its larger 88-kWh battery pack in California Route 1 form—though it also produces 290 hp. High-performance GT trim In a surprise move, Kia also announced an EV6 GT trim on Tuesday. This high-performance model gains more powerful electric motors at both ends, resulting in a combined AWD output of 577 horsepower and 546 lb-ft of torque. Preliminary estimates peg the GT at a 3.5 seconds to 62 mph (100 km/h), and a top speed of 162 mph (260 km/h). Those figures are comfortably enough to make the EV6 the most powerful production Kia ever. The GT also gains an electronic-limited slip differential. SEE ALSO: 2021 Kia Sorento Review: First Drive More power does mean less range, however. We asked Kia how far the EV6 GT will run on a single charge, and the response is a targeted 230 miles of range on the harsher US testing cycle, or 405 km for the European WLTP cycle. Ushering in a new design language We’ve had two weeks to take in the EV6’s exterior and interior design since it first debuted. Kia calls the new design language “Opposites United.” Global design head Karim Habib says the EV6 is “a showcase of human-centered, progressive design and electrified power.” We went more in-depth on the design in the original EV6 debut article. About the car’s unique shape—not quite a crossover, not quite a car—Habib explains: “You can think of it as a crossover, but the crossover between what is maybe less clear. And that’s a little bit the point. We really wanted to create a typology that feels familiar, but at the same time is something new. You have the presence of something closer to a crossover, but on the other hand you have the gesture of something more akin to a sports car, you know—cab-rearward, with the floating roof. We believe it’s something in-between.” SEE ALSO: 2021 Kia K5 GT-Line AWD Review: A Covetable Mainstream Sedan? For a better idea of the size of the EV6: at around 184.5 inches long (4,685 mm), it is nearly 9 inches (228 mm) shorter than the Kia K5, yet features a wheelbase 2 inches (50 mm) longer. The new design ethos carries over inside, with flowing shapes and sharp angles coming together for a smart, airy cabin. In a prepared video, Jochen Paesen, VP of interior design, said a modern interior is “not just about putting a big screen on the dashboard.” Nonetheless, a large curved screen pulls double duty as the instrument panel and central infotainment. Below it is a row of haptic-feedback touchscreen buttons, and the “floating” center console. The latter houses the rotary drive selector. The seats will come in one of the three materials: recycled PET plastic, vegan leather, and flaxseed oil-tanned leather. In-car tech Multiple tech goodies will make their Kia debut in the EV6 later this year. For starters, an augmented reality head-up display helps guide drivers through navigation directions. A 14-speaker Meridian sound system is available, which also includes Active Sound Design. According to Kia, the latter “provides drivers with audible feedback to the speed that the car is travelling.” UVO is dead. In its place is Kia Connect, the latest evolution of the brand’s infotainment system, capable of over-the-air (OTA) updates. A gaggle of driver assist systems will naturally be a part of the EV6 experience. These include lane following, Safe Exit Assist, remote parking, and Highway Driving Assist 2. The latest evolution of HDA adds automated lane changes to the range of adaptive cruise control functions: drivers only need to signal to initiate a change. And keep their hands on the wheel, of course. Pricing and availability Kia hasn’t announced 2022 EV6 pricing yet. However, we do know it will arrive in the second half of the year. Given its close proximity in specs to the Ford Mustang Mach-E, including a hi-po model of its own, we expect the EV6 will start below $40,000 ($50,000 CAD) before any incentives. We wouldn’t expect much change back from $60,000 ($75,000) for the 577-hp GT. More details on pricing will arrive closer to launch. Become an AutoGuide insider. Get the latest from the automotive world first by subscribing to our newsletter here. The post 2022 Kia EV6 Offers 310-Mile Range; GT Model Quickest Kia Ever appeared first on AutoGuide.com. Lees volledige artikel

Kia finally revealed today the full information and specs of its EV6, and there are surprises as we have advanced a few days ago. If you remember, we said that teaser images had a different bumper design compared to first official pics. So that was the regular EV6, and today Kia also debuts GT-Line and […] The post Kia EV6 Premiered with GT-Line & GT Flavours appeared first on Korean Car Blog. Bekijk volledig artikel

While we wait for tomorrow’s Kia livestream of the All-New EV6, today we want to share with you a new set of spy shots where the electric vehicle is still under sticker camouflage, but allow us to have an idea of its real proportions and size. Stay tuned for March 30th at 10am (European time). […] The post Kia EV6 Spied Ahead Tomorrow’s Debut appeared first on Korean Car Blog. Bekijk volledig artikel

Find Kia coupons for oil change at your local car dealers. The post Kia Oil Change Coupons, Service Specials In 2021 appeared first on theKEEA. Lees volledige artikel

Kia placed us for the livestream of the EV6 world premiere, its first dedicated battery electric vehicle (BEV), to be held on March 30th at 9am (European time) while teased the gear selector and start button. Hit the jump to see it! What we know so far? EV6 was designed under the brand’s new design […] The post Join us for the Kia EV6 World Premiere appeared first on Korean Car Blog. Bekijk volledig artikel

Today we have the first look of the refreshed 2022 Forte sedan (also known as Kia K3) facelift that was caught during commercial filming. Despite both images are a little bit blurred, its is clear what we can expect about this facelift and we can also say that renderings were pretty accurate. It is expected […] The post Kia K3 Facelift Leak Wearing New Logo appeared first on Korean Car Blog. Bekijk volledig artikel

The Kia K8 combines cutting-edge innovation and dynamic performance to establish new benchmarks for premium quality in the sedan segment. Further demonstrating the recent rejuvenation of the brand, the K8 offers progressive and refined driving performance, cutting-edge Advanced Driver Assistance System, and a contemporary and clean interior space that provides the driver and passengers with […] The post Kia Reveals More Details, Tech & Powertrain of All-New K8 appeared first on Korean Car Blog. Bekijk volledig artikel

Kia K9 (known as K900 in the overseas markets) flagship luxury sedan facelift prototype continues testing, and while we wait for reveal, here’s an accurate render of how Kia’s flagship sedan will look. The K9 facelift is expected to be released in May. What we know so far? Despite was launched 2 years ago, the […] The post Kia K9 Facelift Rendering appeared first on Korean Car Blog. Bekijk volledig artikel

Next gen Kia Sportage (codenamed as NQ5) was caught again in South Korea, this time we can see for the first time the production headlights of Kia’s next-gen SUV on its short wheel base model. Sent by our colleague Shingeun_pic 5th gen Sportage shows both production headlights and taillights as well as new wheels. What […] The post Kia Sportage Euro-spec Spied w/ Production Lights appeared first on Korean Car Blog. Bekijk volledig artikel

Earlier this month, Kia Corporation released the very first interior official pictures of its All-New K8 premium sports sedan, showcasing a first-class interior lounge that blends premium luxury with effortless style and unrivalled comfort. Today we want to show you more of the interior, caught in the wild in two additional colors. Further demonstrating the […] The post Kia K8 Caught In & Out in the Wild appeared first on Korean Car Blog. Bekijk volledig artikel

Eight winners will be announced next week, including overall Car and Utility Vehicle of the Year. Here they are: 34 of the most appealing vehicles the AutoGuide.com team has driven in the last year. These are the 2021 AutoGuide.com Awards finalists, and next week, we’ll be announcing the winners. For more 2021 AutoGuide.com Awards information, check out these posts: 2021 AutoGuide.com Car of the Year: Meet the Contenders 2021 AutoGuide.com Utility Vehicle of the Year: Meet the Contenders Between our in-house and contributing road testers, we’ve combed through over 100 new or heavily refreshed to whittle them down to these finalists. For 2021 we’ve expanded the available awards to better represent the options out there for car buyers. We have Car and Utility Vehicle of the year, both of which will feature an overall winner as well as mainstream and luxury winners. There’s also Truck of the Year, with pickups showing no signs of slowing down on the sales charts. New this year are three standalone categories: Family Vehicle of the Year, Performance Car of the Year, and Green Vehicle of the Year. We’ll be announcing the winners next week, so stay tuned. Read on for the full list of candidates: AutoGuide.com Car of the Year Finalists Hyundai Elantra (Mainstream) – Read the review here Hyundai Sonata (Mainstream) – Read the review here Kia K5 (Mainstream) – Read the review here Mazda3 Turbo (Mainstream) – Read the review here Nissan Sentra (Mainstream) – Read the review here Acura TLX (Luxury) – Read the review here Cadillac CT5-V (Luxury) – Read the review here Genesis G80 (Luxury) – Read the review here AutoGuide.com Utility Vehicle of the Year Finalists Chevrolet Tahoe (Mainstream) – Read the review here Ford Mustang Mach-E (Mainstream) – Read the review here Kia Seltos (Mainstream) – Read the review here Nissan Rogue (Mainstream) – Read the review here Toyota Venza (Mainstream) – Read the review here Cadillac Escalade (Luxury) – Read the review here Genesis GV80 (Luxury) – Read the review here Land Rover Defender (Luxury) – Read the review here Mercedes-Benz GLB (Luxury) – Read the review here Mercedes-Benz GLS (Luxury) – Read the review here AutoGuide.com Truck of the Year Finalists Ford F-150 – Read the review here Ford Super Duty – Read the review here GMC Sierra 2500 AT4 – Read the review here Jeep Gladiator Mojave – Read the review here Ram 1500 TRX – Read the review here AutoGuide.com Family Vehicle of the Year Finalists Chrysler Pacifica – Read the review here Kia Seltos – Read the review here Mercedes-Benz GLB – Read the review here Subaru Outback – Read the review here Toyota Sienna – Read the review here AutoGuide.com Performance Car of the Year Finalists Chevrolet Corvette C8 – Read the review here Lexus LC Convertible – Read the review here Toyota GR Supra – Read the review here Porsche 718 Spyder/GT4 – Read the review here Porsche Taycan – Read the review here AutoGuide.com Green Vehicle of the Year Finalists Ford Mustang Mach-E – Read the review here Mini Hardtop Cooper SE – Read the review here Polestar 2 – Read the review here Porsche Taycan – Read the review here Toyota RAV4 Prime – Read the review here Become an AutoGuide insider. Get the latest from the automotive world first by subscribing to our newsletter here. The post 2021 AutoGuide.com Awards: Meet the 34 Finalists, Winners Announced Next Week appeared first on AutoGuide.com. Lees volledige artikel

Our colleagues at Electric Vehicle Web have sent this rendering image of the expected Kia EV6 GT. The high-perfomance version of the All-New EV6, announced by Albert Biermann, who claimed will have a 0-100 km/h of 3,5 seconds. The exterior design of EV6 is a powerful representation of ‘Power to Progress’. At the front, characteristic […] The post Kia EV6 GT, Will Look Like This? appeared first on Korean Car Blog. Bekijk volledig artikel

Kia Motors America has announced a new special edition 2022 Stinger Scorpion Edition that should arrive in the first half of 2021. 2022 model Stingers have already shown up on dealer lots, and the Scorpion Edition will offer another way to spec the refreshed Stinger with attractive sporty styling accents inspired by common styling modifications […] The post 2022 Stinger Scorpion Special Edition To Offer Sportier Styling Inside & Out appeared first on Korean Car Blog. Bekijk volledig artikel

Along with the subtly refreshed design that we’ve reported extensively on, Kia has launched the 2022 Stinger with a next generation UVO system that allows drivers to get more out of their ownership experience. Some features have been upgraded while some are all-new for 2022. One feature that has been enhanced is cloud-based navigation routing […] The post 2022 Kia Stinger Features Next Generation UVO Telematics Suite appeared first on Korean Car Blog. Bekijk volledig artikel

[See image gallery at www.autoguide.com] Not too much changes with the 2022 Kia Stinger … because not much was wrong in the first place. Kia on Tuesday morning unveiled the refreshed 2022 Stinger sport sedan. The facelift doesn’t rock the boat, instead focusing on important quality-of-life improvements inside the Stinger. Kia has also expanded the four-door’s driver assist suite. It’s a thoughtful refresh for the AutoGuide.com 2018 Car of the Year. You won’t find many changes to the exterior of the Stinger. The Tiger Nose grille remains up front, though the company’s new logo now sits just above it. A new design of 19-inch wheel fills out the arches. The taillight treatment is subtly different, with the illuminated LED portion now stretching across the entire top section. Larger quad exhaust tips frame a more dramatic diffuser at the bottom of the bumper. The whole thing can be slathered in one of seven paints, including a new Ascot Green hue. Inside, the Stinger’s dash architecture remains unchanged, though a larger 10.25-inch infotainment screen now sits atop it. The increased real estate allows for split-screen use, as well as multiple connected devices. The instrument cluster gets a new surround, while an available suede package dresses the headliner, pillars, dash, door panels, and seat inserts with the soft-touch material. Ambient lighting within the passenger side of the dash brings a night-time glow. SEE ALSO: Toyota Camry AWD vs Kia K5 AWD Comparison The 2022 Stinger also gains a broader suite of driver assists. This includes advanced automated emergency braking, which now encompasses left-hand turns in intersections. Safe Exit Warning, a navigation-based smart cruise control, lane-follow assist, and blind spot warning are also part of the package. At the top of the Stinger lineup, the 3.3-liter turbocharged V6 remains. It gets the slightest of power increases, with three additional horses bringing the total up to 368 horsepower. AWD is optional (standard in Canada), as are Brembo brakes and an electronically-adjustable suspension. An available mechanical limited-slip differential is available as well. Kia says it has tuned the Stinger’s variable exhaust system for a meaner note, too. SEE ALSO: 2021 Hyundai Sonata N Line Review: First Drive In the US, the Stinger also gains a new base engine, in the form of the family 2.5-liter turbo-four. It’s the same unit found in the K5 GT and Hyundai Sonata N Line. In those two sedans it produces 290 hp and 311 lb-ft of torque, numbers we expect in the Stinger as well, once Kia confirms them. In Canada, the simplified lineup consists of only V6/AWD models, with the GT Limited holding steady at $52,290 CAD, and $54,790 CAD for the GT Elite, both including destination charges. We’ll have the American pricing as soon as it’s available. Become an AutoGuide insider. Get the latest from the automotive world first by subscribing to our newsletter here. The post 2022 Kia Stinger is a More Feature-Rich Sport Sedan appeared first on AutoGuide.com. Lees volledige artikel

Kia revealed today the first images of the exterior and interior design of EV6, its first dedicated battery electric vehicle (BEV), and said that the world premiere will be “in March”, now we discovered it will be held on March 30th at 9am (European time). What we know so far? EV6 was designed under the […] The post Kia EV6 World Premiere Set for March 30th appeared first on Korean Car Blog. Bekijk volledig artikel

Kia Corporation has today revealed the first images of the exterior and interior design of EV6, its first dedicated battery electric vehicle (BEV), ahead of the car’s world premiere in March. EV6 was designed under the brand’s new design philosophy ‘Opposites United’, which takes inspiration from the contrasts found in nature and humanity. At the […] The post Kia Reveals More Images of EV6 appeared first on Korean Car Blog. Bekijk volledig artikel

Kia Corporation has today revealed the first images of the exterior and interior design of EV6, its first dedicated battery electric vehicle (BEV), ahead of the car’s world premiere in March. EV6 was designed under the brand’s new design philosophy ‘Opposites United’, which takes inspiration from the contrasts found in nature and humanity. At the […] The post Kia Reveals More Images of EV6 appeared first on Korean Car Blog. Bekijk volledig artikel

Kia’s own take on the Hyundai Motor Group’s E-GMP platform will debut in a matter of weeks. On Monday, Kia released a handful of shadowy teasers for its upcoming EV6 crossover. The model, set to arrive in dealerships later this year, will be the Korean brand’s first on the dedicated Electric-Global Modular Platform (E-GMP). SEE ALSO: 2022 Hyundai Ioniq 5 EV Keeps Funky Concept Looks, 300-Mile Range Judging by these first few images, the EV6 will join the Ioniq 5, which shares the same platform, in stretching the definition of “crossover.” It’s a very low-slung shape, with a tapering, coupe-like roofline and sizeable rear hips. The battery-electric platform allows the engineers to push the wheels right to the edges of the shape, which should increase stability and interior space. http://www.autoguide.com/blog/wp-content/uploads//2021/03/2022-Kia-EV6-Teasers-02-679x382.jpg Up front are thin headlights, with a segmented LED “eyeliner” stretching slightly past the main unit. A blacked-out panel sits between the lights, forcing a change from the brand’s current Tiger Grille styling. Sitting front and center on the clamshell hood is the redesigned Kia logo. SEE ALSO: 2021 Kia K5 GT-Line AWD Review: A Covetable Mainstream Sedan? It’s the EV6’s tail that has us most interested, though. A full-width taillight merges with a ducktail spoiler for a look unlike anything else on the market. The light features dozens of segmented LED hash marks, providing a unique spin on the night-time profile of the K5 sedan. The outer corners of the rear lights stretch down and around the side of the EV6, right to the rear wheel arches. Directly below them, two boomerang-shaped sequential turn signals curve back towards the center of the tailgate. http://www.autoguide.com/blog/wp-content/uploads//2021/03/2022-Kia-EV6-Teasers-04-679x382.jpg Kia hasn’t released any technical specs for the EV6 yet. However, the recently revealed Ioniq 5 should provide plenty of clues. The Hyundai sister car comes in both rear- and all-wheel drive forms, producing anywhere from 215 to 302 horsepower, and as much as 446 lb-ft of torque. Thanks to its 800-volt architecture, the E-GMP platform can add 62 miles (100 km) of range in as little as five minutes of charging. Recharging from 10 to 80 percent can be as quick as 18 minutes. We expect the range to hit around 300 miles (483 km), depending on trim. SEE ALSO: 2021 Kia Sorento Review: First Drive Similar to the Ioniq 5, the EV6 will introduce a new sub-brand to Kia. Vehicles with the EV prefix will be, well, EVs. The number dictates the EV6’s place in the lineup; slightly larger than the K5, but smaller than the Korean-market K8. http://www.autoguide.com/blog/wp-content/uploads//2021/03/2022-Kia-EV6-Teasers-03-679x382.jpg The 2022 Kia EV6 will debut later this month. We expect it to arrive in North American Kia dealerships this autumn. Become an AutoGuide insider. Get the latest from the automotive world first by subscribing to our newsletter here. The post 2022 Kia EV6 Teased, Brand’s First Dedicated EV Debuts Late March appeared first on AutoGuide.com. Lees volledige artikel

Kia Corporation has revealed the first official images of the EV6 – its first dedicated battery electric vehicle (BEV) built on the company’s new EV platform (Electric-Global Modular Platform, or E-GMP). EV6 is also the first of Kia’s next-generation BEVs to be developed under a new design philosophy that embodies Kia’s shifting focus towards electrification. […] The post Kia Teases All-New EV6 appeared first on Korean Car Blog. Bekijk volledig artikel

During the past weeks, we shared US-spec 2022 Kia Stinger price & specs sheet information while our colleague Kevin captured a 2022 Stinger at Kia Dealer a few days ago, with new Kia logo on it. Now Kia placed us for full reveal on March 16th, at 1 pm eastern time. In 2017, the Stinger […] The post Refreshed US-Spec Kia Stinger Set for March 16th Reveal appeared first on Korean Car Blog. Bekijk volledig artikel