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KIA confused us launching a KIA K3 in Mexico last week and showing what it was the 7th generation Rio Sedan (codenamed as BL7) renamed as K3 for strategic markets. Now we have new pictures of the “real K3” which is the next-gen Forte/Cerato sedan that after all could be renamed as K4. This rendering […] The post KIA K4 Latest Rendering is Promising appeared first on Korean Car Blog. Bekijk volledig artikel

Kia and Korean stakeholders to foster circularity within EV battery ecosystem, promoting sustainable practices throughout the industry Groundbreaking public-private partnership to oversee all... Bekijk volledig artikel

Ten specially designed art cars on display during the Busan Expo Symposium and K-Pop concert in Paris, the home of the Bureau International des Expositions All-electric models, including Hyundai... Bekijk volledig artikel

Ten specially designed art cars on display during the Busan Expo Symposium and K-Pop concert in Paris, the home of the Bureau International des Expositions All-electric models, including Hyundai... Bekijk volledig artikel

With the highly anticipated all-new 2024 Kia EV9 expected to arrive in showrooms in the fourth quarter of 2023, Kia America today announced the opportunity for customers to make a reservation request for the three-row all-electric SUV. Expected to begin on October 16th at 10am PST, customers can visit Kia.com to configure and make a reservation […] The post US-Spec KIA EV9 Pre-order Begins on October 16th appeared first on Korean Car Blog. Bekijk volledig artikel

Hyundai Motor, KIA and Genesis today announced that it is adopting North American Charging Standard (NACS) ports for its electric vehicles (EVs) in the United States and Canada. In the United States, all-new or refreshed Hyundai, KIA and Genesis EVs will come exclusively with a NACS port, beginning in Q4 2024. Hyundai Canada will follow […] The post Hyundai, KIA & Genesis Confirms NACS Support appeared first on Korean Car Blog. Bekijk volledig artikel

Kia EV owners will have access to 12,000 Tesla Superchargers across North America North American Charging Standard (NACS) planned to commence production within U.S.-assembled Kia EVs starting in... Bekijk volledig artikel

Kia EV owners will have access to 12,000 Tesla Superchargers across North America North American Charging Standard (NACS) planned to commence production within U.S.-assembled Kia EVs starting in... Bekijk volledig artikel

We already talked about the Kia EV9 problem last month, but after September ended, Korean media again talked about another sales decrease of Kia’s flagship electric model what made people at Kia to remember some old ghosts from the past that apparently have gone. From October, Kia launched EV9 Total Solution program in order to […] The post KIA EV9 Sluggish Sales Problem Continues appeared first on Korean Car Blog. Bekijk volledig artikel

With an expected start date of October 16th, customers can visit Kia.com to configure and place a reservation[i] request for Kia’s first three-row EV SUV With the highly anticipated all-new 2024... Bekijk volledig artikel

We already talked about Kia’s first all-electric sedan. To be called as EV4, KIA already showcased the first official image of the concept that anticipates the Forte-like electric sedan on behalf of Kia EV Day to be held on October 12th. Most of these electric vehicles will be SUVs like the EV5 or the EV4, […] The post KIA EV4 Sedan Concept First Look appeared first on Korean Car Blog. Bekijk volledig artikel

We recently shared the confirmation of the name of Kia’s boxy all-electric SUV spied several times. To be called as KIA EV3 and to replace the loved Kia Soul, Kia teased its EV3 concept ahead KIA EV Day to be held on October 12th. If Kia does the same as with the EV5/EV9 concept vs […] The post KIA EV3 Concept First Official Image appeared first on Korean Car Blog. Bekijk volledig artikel

Kia Corporation today announced total global sales of 261,322 units in September 2023, a 4.8 percent increase year over year. Excluding special purpose vehicles, sales were up 3.5 percent from... Bekijk volledig artikel

Kia has announced its EV Day will take place in Yeoju, Korea on October 12. This event marks the beginning of what is set to become an annual tradition, showcasing Kia’s new electric models, concepts, and technologies, and solidifying the brand as a leader in sustainable mobility. The Kia EV Day will provide a comprehensive […] The post KIA EV Day to be Held in October 12th appeared first on Korean Car Blog. Bekijk volledig artikel

Kia to present global EV vision and strategy at EV Day in Korea Expanded EV line-up to showcase three new small- to medium-sized electric models Keynote speakers to elaborate on new models and... Bekijk volledig artikel

Kia to present global EV vision and strategy at EV Day in Korea Expanded EV line-up to showcase three new small- to medium-sized electric models Keynote speakers to elaborate on new models and... Bekijk volledig artikel

KIA launched the All-New K3 in Mexico last week while is developing the KIA K4 sedan, a model that will replace the Forte and now we have the very first interior pictures caught undisguised by our colleagues at KindelAuto. The new Kia K3 was revealed on August 8th at 8:00 pm in Mexico City, aligning […] The post KIA K4 Interior Caught Undisguised appeared first on Korean Car Blog. Bekijk volledig artikel

We spied this boxy SUV many times and thought it was the EV4, but we have a confirmation that this model will be the KIA EV3 and will serve as a Soul Electric replacement when arrives it into the market in 2024. This prototype is already looking rather production ready under that camouflage and also […] The post KIA EV3 Confirmed as Soul Electric Replacement appeared first on Korean Car Blog. Bekijk volledig artikel

A report from Electrek, who spied Hyundai, Kia and Genesis doing a photoshoot in a Tesla Supercharger station elevates the rumormill of Hyundai Motor Group vehicles compatibility with Tesla’s North American Charging Standard (NACS) connector in North America. Various electric vehicles of Hyundai Motor Group, including Hyundai IONIQ 5, IONIQ 6, Genesis GV60, and Kia […] The post NACS Support for Hyundai, Kia and Genesis Models? appeared first on Korean Car Blog. Bekijk volledig artikel

Today we have probably the latest rendering of the KIA Carnival Facelift prototype ahead imminent release. Made by our colleagues at NYMammoth, it will get a big makeover inside and out as well as adding a Hybrid powertrain. The updated Carnival should get what it need to continue its reign in the MPV segment in […] The post KIA Carnival Facelift Rendering appeared first on Korean Car Blog. Bekijk volledig artikel

Today we have probably the latest pictures of the KIA Carnival Facelift prototype with camouflage ahead imminent release. To get a big makeover inside and out and adding a Hybrid powertrain, the updated Carnival should get what it need to continue its reign in the MPV segment in South Korea while trying to reach the […] The post KIA Carnival Spied Ahead Imminent Release appeared first on Korean Car Blog. Bekijk volledig artikel

KIA confused us launching a KIA K3 in Mexico last week and showing what it was the 7th generation Rio Sedan (codenamed as BL7) renamed as K3 for strategic markets. Now we have new pictures of the “real K3” which is the next-gen Forte/Cerato sedan that after all could be renamed as K4. This rendering […] The post KIA K4 Rendering Rises the Hype for the New Sedan appeared first on Korean Car Blog. Bekijk volledig artikel

KIA confused us launching a KIA K3 in Mexico last week and showing what it was the 7th generation Rio Sedan (codenamed as BL7) renamed as K3 for strategic markets. Now we have new pictures of the “real K3” which is the next-gen Forte/Cerato sedan that after all could be renamed as K4. This prototype […] The post KIA K4 Spied Testing in California appeared first on Korean Car Blog. Bekijk volledig artikel

Kia America announced today the base price for the all-new 2024 Kia EV9, Kia’s first three-row SUV EV. Starting at just $54,900 (excluding destination), the EV9 Light RWD will come standard with DC fast-charging capability, roomy accommodations for up to seven passengers, full SynTex leather-trimmed seating, 19-inch alloy wheels, 8-way power adjustable driver’s seat with […] The post US-Spec KIA EV9 Priced from $54,900 appeared first on Korean Car Blog. Bekijk volledig artikel

Kia’s first three-row SUV EV is expected to arrive in the fourth quarter[i] Standard 800V architecture permits DC fast charging; 10 to 80 percent state-of-charge in under 25 minutes[ii] Standard... Bekijk volledig artikel