2012 Kia Cars
Kia has been in business since the end of World War II but first came to America in 1994. After being purchased by Hyundai in 1998, Kia expanded aggressively and today sells the Rio and Forte compacts, the Optima sedan, the Soul hatchback, the Sorento and Sportage crossovers and the Sedona minivan.
Kia started out selling the Sportage and Sephia sedan in 1994, but today their products are a far cry from the basic, cheap vehicles they began with. Borrowing heavily from parent company Hyundai, Kia’s vehicles are packed with modern technology, but have a distinctive look that is far from the more conservative styles employed by Hyundai. The brand will likely shed its “cheap” image in the near future and gain the respect it deserves from consumers – critics already seem to be on board with the brand’s success story.
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Recent Kia Reviews
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2012 Kia Forte 5-Door Hatchback Review
With fewer hatchbacks than sedans available in the compact segment, Kia’s Forte 5-Door should have room to shine. But does it?
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2012 Kia Sportage SX Review
It might not have the right interior, or the right badge, but the Sportage SX offers performance and style on par with luxury crossovers.
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2012 Kia Soul Review
Kia adds updated styling, new features and more power to its unique segment-busting urban crossover thingy.
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2012 Kia Rio 5-Door Review
A more stylish alternative to the Hyundai Accent, the Rio hatchback offers more options, including a start-stop system to deliver even better fuel economy.
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2011 Kia Optima Hybrid Review
With an identical powertrain to the Hyundai Sonata Hybrid, Kia’s Optima Hybrid doesn’t get it’s own unique look. And with a style as attractive as the Optima, it’s probably best not to mess with a good thing.
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2011 Kia Forte EX Review
One of the newer rivals in the compact segment, the Forte has been improved with the addition of a 6-speed transmission. Unfortunately it’s still somewhat lethargic and nothing has been done to improve the drab interior.
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Kia K9 Interior Photos and TV Commercials Released
The Kia K9 will be the Korean brands first attempt at a true luxury car, and the first official interior pictures and TV commercials have been released by the company. The K9 is underpinned by the same chassis as the Hyundai Genesis and Equus, and will arrive in America driven...-
Kia K9 Design Explained by Peter Schreyer Video
The Kia K9 will be the Korean automaker’s flagship luxury sedan, flaunting design lines from Peter Schreyer who has undoubtedly helped transform Kia’s modern day lineup. Schreyer, who is widely known for his design contributions to the Audi TT model, became the chief...
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Kia Trackster Birth Chronicled on Video
The Kia Track’ster was arguably the most interesting new vehicle at the Chicago Auto Show this year. Based on the Kia Soul, this compact racer has undeniable good looks. The Track’ster took nine months to design, but the end product is evidence of the designers...
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Video Kia Trackster Concept First Look: 2012 Chicago Auto Show
You wouldn’t expect a Kia to be the star of an auto show. Then again, you probably wouldn’t expect a 250 hp, widebody Kia Soul. Unveiled at the Chicago Auto Show, the wildly modified Track’ster is just a concept… for now. Kia has announced that while it...
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Kia Super Bowl Ad Teased With Model Adriana Lima [Video]
Kia released information on their newest Superbowl commercial last week, but now the Korean automaker is teasing us a little more with a 15 second video spot featuring supermodel Adriana Lima in slow motion as the Chordettes classic “Mr. Sandman” sings sweetly in the...
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Recent Kia News
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Kia K9 to Wear Cadenza Badge in North America
When the Kia K9 does launch in North America, perhaps as early as this year, it will bring with it a badge used by the brand in other markets: Cadenza. According to our source the new flagship luxury sedan for the brand will borrow the Cadenza name, which is, confusingly, used on...
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Kia Sorento Update Caught in Spy Photos
Although we recently saw the new face of the 2013 Kia Sorento, we have already received spy photos of the next generation Sorento, camo clad and testing on the Nürburgring. The race track testing could mean that this is a high-end performance variant of the current car,...
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Kia K9 Edging Closer to US Debut?
The official like from Kia Motors America is that the car is merely being "evaluated" for potential US sale, with nothing yet set in stone. "It's not uncommon for use to receive cars for evaluation," said company spokesman James Hope, who also declined to comment on whether the...
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Kia Diesel Engine for US Hinted on Facebook
Delivery of diverse diesel passenger car lines in the U.S. isn’t an uncertainty anymore, but rather a waiting game. There’s almost no question that the world’s automakers will soon offer more diesel cars to Americans, it’s just a question of when. With...
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Seven Fuel-Saving Technologies That Are Changing the Auto Industry
Every car, whether it has a big V8 engine or an electric motor powering the wheels, is being equipped with fuel saving technologies. Recall variable-valve timing. Introduced on the Acura NSX, and at one time a revolutionary technology, now practically all cars have some form of...
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Top 10 Car Brands for 18 to 34-Year-Old Buyers
Thanks to data from automotive research firm Polk, we were able to compile a list of the top 10 most popular automakers for buyers aged 18 to 34 – roughly the Gen Y set. There are quite a few surprises on the list, most notably that Scion is missing. The Toyota spin-off...
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