2010 Kia Sorento details

Update: Kia Sorento Review.
CarAdvice is currently attending the launch of the new generation 2010 Kia Sorento. The Sorento which is one of Kia’s best selling models has been regarded as the ‘landmark’ vehicle which opened the eyes of many consumers to the Korean brand as more than just a small-car manufacturer.

Since its introduction in 2002 (January [...]

Kia c’eed petrol hybrid, Sorento diesel hybrid on show in Frankfurt

Kia has used the Frankfurt Motor Show as a stage to release its innovative cee’d petrol-electric and Sorento diesel-electric hybrid cars.

These vehicles will be tested over many thousands of kilometres across Europe and will generate data for inclusion in the design process of Kia vehicles during the next decade.
The new-look cee’d hybrid powertrain is similar [...]

Kia introduces ‘Eco-Dynamics’ sub-brand

The Frankfurt Motor Show will mark the world premiere of Kia’s new ‘EcoDynamics’ sub-brand – the name that will be applied to the most eco-friendly cars within each Kia model range.

The sub-brand will feature only those cars that possess innovative fuel-stretching and emissions-cutting technologies as they are progressively introduced.
The EcoDynamics vehicles at the show will [...]

Kia Cerato Koup First Steer

Update: Kia Cerato Koup Review.
Kia seems to have decided to establish itself as the Korean car company that finds a vacant niche in the car market and sets out to fill it.

First there was the love it or leave it Kia Soul, we kinda love it, and now there is the Cerato Koup, a car [...]

Kia Soul – Long Term Review

2009 Kia Soul3 CRDi – Long Term Review

I’m not sure which supermarket Elvis is in this week, but Shrek is definitely in residence at CarAdvice HQ, at least a very green Kia Soul has taken up Long Term Test residence with us for the next few months.

By David Twomey
It you didn’t catch it, Nadine Armstrong [...]

Kia releases first pics of VG sedan

Kia Motors has today released the first images of its new premium sedan due to go on sale in Korea at the end of the year.

The new model, currently known by its code name VG, was shown in concept form at the Seoul Motor Show earlier this year and is set to replace the existing [...]

Kia Forte LP1 Hybrid

This is Kia’s Forte(known as Cerato in Australia) LP1 Hybrid, which is due for release in the Korean market next month.

Its part of Kia Motors push towards a range of what they are calling “earth-positive vehicles” and their new environmental brand “EcoDynamics”.

Long Term Update – Kia Cerato

After 12 months doing duty as the female voice of the CarAdvice writing and road test team Rose Harris is moving on to other things. We won’t be losing complete contact with Rose as she will continue to contribute to CarAdvice from time to time.
The change has meant that Rose’s long-term Kia Cerato has [...]

Kia Soul and Honda Jazz get four star safety ratings

The Australasian New Car Assessment Program, ANCAP, has strongly criticised both Kia and Honda in its latest round of safety ratings.

Both manufacturers have copped a spray with ANCAP stating that Australians are being “short-changed” when it comes to safety equipment released on local versions of their cars.

2009 Kia Soul Review & Road Test

2009 Kia Soul2/3 CRDi Review & Road Test

Good for the soul and better than botox
Model Tested:
2009 Kia Soul2/3 – 1.6-litre, four-cylinder, CRDi, VGT, five-speed manual/four-speed auto – $26,990
Options:

none fitted to test vehicle

Spacious, versatile, unique looks, economical
Gearbox, unique looks, visibility

CarAdvice Rating:
- by Nadine Armstrong
If Shrek were to own a car, it would surely [...]

Kia Soul sales pass the 5000 mark

The all-new Kia Soul has passed an important mark this morning, and defying the current economic doom and gloom, selling 5000 units worldwide since its January release.

It’s an incredible effort for Kia, and one that has indeed proved exciting for the Korean manufacturer who said sales are 13 per cent higher than they predicted.

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