Kia Car Reviews
A subsidiary of Hyundai, Kia Automotive Group, is South Korea's 2nd largest automobile manufacturer. The name "Kia" is roughly translated as 'Rising out of Asia'. Founded in 1944 as a manufacturer of steel tubing and bicycles, Kia began building motorcycles, trucks and cars.
Recent Kia Reviews
2014 Kia Sorento Review
Significantly re-engineered for 2014, the Sorento doesn’t really look it.
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Significantly re-engineered for 2014, the Sorento doesn’t really look it.
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2014 Kia Forte Review
A swoopy shape, LED lights and plenty of optional extras make the 2014 Forte attractive, but is it more than just a pretty face?
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A swoopy shape, LED lights and plenty of optional extras make the 2014 Forte attractive, but is it more than just a pretty face?
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2013 Kia Sorento Review - Video
Loaded up in sporty and stylish SX trim, Kia’s family hauler makes a strong argument against going with a premium brand.
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Loaded up in sporty and stylish SX trim, Kia’s family hauler makes a strong argument against going with a premium brand.
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More Kia Reviews
2012 Kia Rio Review- Video Transformed Rio has much to offer and makes sure you take notice
2012 Kia Optima Hybrid Review Proving that frugal and fun can actually co-exist
2012 Kia Forte 5-Door Hatchback Review Kia takes on the sporty hatchback set with its best weapon: value
2012 Kia Sportage SX Review Proof performance crossovers don’t have to be luxurious, or expensive
2012 Kia Soul Review Kia adds more character to a car that already had plenty
2012 Kia Rio 5-Door Review Looks, fuel economy and a relaxing ride, the new Rio is a compelling sub-compact
2011 Kia Optima Hybrid Review Kia makes being green look smart
2011 Kia Forte EX Review Forte’s strong points include fuel economy and style
2011 Kia Sorento SX Review High-grade Sorento SX adds style, luxury features and delivers a more engaging drive
2011 Kia Sportage Review [Video] Kia’s compact crossover might win awards for most improved, but that’s about it
2011 Kia Optima Review – First Drive When the car you should buy is the car you want to buy, shopping for a midsize sedan just got a lot easier
2011 Kia Sorento EX V6 Review Kia’s all-new Sorento trades its SUV platform for crossover underpinnings and never looks back
2011 Kia Sorento: First Drive Reinvented as a crossover for 2011, the Kia Sorento delivers more of what people really want
2010 Kia Forte Koup SX Review A stroke of Korean genius to fill a sport compact niche
2010 Kia Forte SX Review The high-powered Forte SX model has it all, including a tragic flaw
2010 Kia Forte: First Drive As the name suggests, it’s Kia’s strongest model yet
2009 Kia Sportage High on content, low on price
2010 Kia Soul Some Soul from Seoul: Kia finally produces a car with character
2009 Kia Optima / Magentis Too Little Too Late
2009 Kia Borrego Review A serious case of really bad timing
2008 Kia Rondo Review Family-oriented urban utility vehicle
2012 Kia Optima Hybrid Review Proving that frugal and fun can actually co-exist
2012 Kia Forte 5-Door Hatchback Review Kia takes on the sporty hatchback set with its best weapon: value
2012 Kia Sportage SX Review Proof performance crossovers don’t have to be luxurious, or expensive
2012 Kia Soul Review Kia adds more character to a car that already had plenty
2012 Kia Rio 5-Door Review Looks, fuel economy and a relaxing ride, the new Rio is a compelling sub-compact
2011 Kia Optima Hybrid Review Kia makes being green look smart
2011 Kia Forte EX Review Forte’s strong points include fuel economy and style
2011 Kia Sorento SX Review High-grade Sorento SX adds style, luxury features and delivers a more engaging drive
2011 Kia Sportage Review [Video] Kia’s compact crossover might win awards for most improved, but that’s about it
2011 Kia Optima Review – First Drive When the car you should buy is the car you want to buy, shopping for a midsize sedan just got a lot easier
2011 Kia Sorento EX V6 Review Kia’s all-new Sorento trades its SUV platform for crossover underpinnings and never looks back
2011 Kia Sorento: First Drive Reinvented as a crossover for 2011, the Kia Sorento delivers more of what people really want
2010 Kia Forte Koup SX Review A stroke of Korean genius to fill a sport compact niche
2010 Kia Forte SX Review The high-powered Forte SX model has it all, including a tragic flaw
2010 Kia Forte: First Drive As the name suggests, it’s Kia’s strongest model yet
2009 Kia Sportage High on content, low on price
2010 Kia Soul Some Soul from Seoul: Kia finally produces a car with character
2009 Kia Optima / Magentis Too Little Too Late
2009 Kia Borrego Review A serious case of really bad timing
2008 Kia Rondo Review Family-oriented urban utility vehicle
Kia Soul EV to Launch in 2014
Korean Automaker Kia is preparing its first North American foray into the world of electric cars with the Kia Soul EV, which is expected to launch in 2014. According to Kia World, the electric Soul will be available in the US, Europe and China, unlike Kia’s current EV, the Ray, which is only available in South Korea. Also... more
Korean Automaker Kia is preparing its first North American foray into the world of electric cars with the Kia Soul EV, which is expected to launch in 2014. According to Kia World, the electric Soul will be available in the US, Europe and China, unlike Kia’s current EV, the Ray, which is only available in South Korea. Also... more
Kia Quoris Confirmed for U.S. in 2014
The Kia Quoris full-size luxury, rear-drive sedan has been confirmed to go on sale in America starting next year. The Korean automaker plans to price the Quoris between $50,000 to $70,000 for the U.S. market as Kia tries to break into the luxury sedan segment. Of course, the big question is whether or not the... more
The Kia Quoris full-size luxury, rear-drive sedan has been confirmed to go on sale in America starting next year. The Korean automaker plans to price the Quoris between $50,000 to $70,000 for the U.S. market as Kia tries to break into the luxury sedan segment. Of course, the big question is whether or not the... more
2014 Kia Sedona Returns with Few Changes, Priced From $25,900
Last year, Kia announced that the Sedona minivan had reached the end of its lifecycle and would be getting the axe; then the Korean automaker did a flip-flop and said it would return, just at a later time. Apparently that meant a one year break as the Korean automaker has revealed the 2014 Kia Sedona... more
Last year, Kia announced that the Sedona minivan had reached the end of its lifecycle and would be getting the axe; then the Korean automaker did a flip-flop and said it would return, just at a later time. Apparently that meant a one year break as the Korean automaker has revealed the 2014 Kia Sedona... more
Top 10 Compact Sedans with the Biggest Trunks
Compact cars are affordable, they’re usually a lot of fun to drive and can deliver impressive fuel economy numbers. As government regulators push for ever-greater efficiency, small sedans and hatchbacks are becoming increasingly important. While their list of virtues may be long, C-Segment cars do have some liabilities. For starters they’re usually not very spacious.... more
Compact cars are affordable, they’re usually a lot of fun to drive and can deliver impressive fuel economy numbers. As government regulators push for ever-greater efficiency, small sedans and hatchbacks are becoming increasingly important. While their list of virtues may be long, C-Segment cars do have some liabilities. For starters they’re usually not very spacious.... more
Kia Launching Chinese Sub-Brand Called Horki
Kia’s Chinese joint venture, Dongfeng Yueda Kia, announced the creation of a new Chinese-only brand at the Shanghai Auto Show today, called Horki. Kia says that the name is derived from two separate elements, ‘Hor’ which stands for China, and ‘Ki’ which relates to driving. Roughly translated, the brand’s title is ‘Driving in China,’ though when read aloud... more
Kia’s Chinese joint venture, Dongfeng Yueda Kia, announced the creation of a new Chinese-only brand at the Shanghai Auto Show today, called Horki. Kia says that the name is derived from two separate elements, ‘Hor’ which stands for China, and ‘Ki’ which relates to driving. Roughly translated, the brand’s title is ‘Driving in China,’ though when read aloud... more
Top 10 Cheapest Hatchbacks
Hatchbacks have a ton of versatility and use, and they’re also quite affordable, not to mention fuel efficient. When it comes to the most affordable hatchback, there’s quite a few options out there. Unlike the Honda GEAR concept pictured above (which could preview a new affordable subcompact for the Japanese brand) all the cars on... more
Hatchbacks have a ton of versatility and use, and they’re also quite affordable, not to mention fuel efficient. When it comes to the most affordable hatchback, there’s quite a few options out there. Unlike the Honda GEAR concept pictured above (which could preview a new affordable subcompact for the Japanese brand) all the cars on... more
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