Can Kia concoct a premium sedan worth keeping around?
Kia’s versatile and affordable Soul has been completely redesigned for the 2014 model year. Does this boxy hatchback still have the magic that made the original so successful or has the company watered it down?
Axed from the U.S. market several years ago due to low sales, we drive the second-generation Kia Rondo to see if big changes warrant a comeback.
Significantly re-engineered for 2014, the Sorento doesn’t really look it.
A swoopy shape, LED lights and plenty of optional extras make the 2014 Forte attractive, but is it more than just a pretty face?
Loaded up in sporty and stylish SX trim, Kia’s family hauler makes a strong argument against going with a premium brand.
With a company reputation and nameplate that is often scrutinized, the old Kia Rio could easily be overlooked. Completely reimagined, it’s no longer an underdog in its category. In fact, it’s impossible to ignore.
Kia’s Optima Hybrid nails the details that make for a fun and sexy, eco-cruiser.
With fewer hatchbacks than sedans available in the compact segment, Kia’s Forte 5-Door should have room to shine. But does it?
It might not have the right interior, or the right badge, but the Sportage SX offers performance and style on par with luxury crossovers.
Kia adds updated styling, new features and more power to its unique segment-busting urban crossover thingy.
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.
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.
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.
The Sorento SX delivers a long list of features at a price above what you might expect to find in a Kia showroom. So is it worth it?
A massive step forward compared to the previous Sportage, the new 2011 model is still in need of refinement.
Based on the same platform as the Hyundai Sonata, Kia’s all-new Optima also boats the same powerful and efficient engine as well as the refined ride. Plus, it comes dressed up in unique bodywork that’s sure to win over a few hesitators.
The new Sorento moves from a truck-based SUV platform to a car-based crossover platform, and with a smooth and quiet ride, plus great style, power and build quality, it’s obvious Kia made the right choice.
The second-generation Sorento transforms from SUV to crossover to deliver added fuel economy, looks, interior space and a better ride.
It doesn’t just look the part, with a dynamic driving experience, powerful 4-cylinder, great looks and an excellent price; the Forte Koup is a bold new direction for Kia.
It has the looks, the horsepower and the price, but the Kia Forte’s suspension is a deal breaker.
With a powerful four-cylinder engine, a great looking design, and a typically-Korean price-point, Kia’s new Forte is certain to be a hit with the compact car buying youth market.
Sharing much of its makeup with the Tucson, Hyundai’s influence has done wonders for the Sportage. Too bad the outdated four-speed transmission isn’t doing any favors for fuel-economy.
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