Following the launch of the Kia Cerato sedan late last year, the aspiring Korean company has unveiled its all-new 5-door hatch sibling at the 2013 Chicago Auto Show. Badged as the Forte in North America, the new Cerato hatch (as it will be known when it reaches Australia) will be …
Read More »Kia Cross GT concept hints at future luxury SUV
Kia has unwrapped the Kia Cross GT concept SUV at the 2013 Chicago Auto Show. The stunning concept once again reaffirmed Kia’s growing reputation for world-class design. The Cross GT previews Kia’s potential foray into the larger premium SUV segment, sitting above the company’s Sorento. It is based on the …
Read More »2013 Kia pro_cee’d GT official photos
Kia has revealed the 2013 Kia pro_cee’d GT ahead of its official debut at the Geneva Motor Show, along with the standard hatchback variant of the car. The Kia pro_cee’d GT marks the Korean company’s first attempt at producing a sporty vehicle. The stunning looking pro_cee’d GT sports an aggressive …
Read More »2012 AIMS: Kia Track’ster Concept
First unveiled at the 2012 Chicago Auto Show earlier this year, the new Kia Track’ster Concept is now down under making its appearance at the 2012 Australian International Motor Show. Designed at Kia’s California design center, the Track’ster is the product of Kia’s second attempt at making a funky urban …
Read More »2013 Kia Sorento launched in Australia from $37,490
The new updated Kia Sorento has reached Australian shores, with fresh styling, improved ride and handling, and packed with more convenience and safety features. Sporting the Korean brand’s latest corporate face, the 2013 Kia Sorento has been given a decidedly more premium look than the outgoing model that has been …
Read More »2012 Kia Pro_Cee’d Previewed Ahead of Paris Motor Show
Another new model to join the list of world premiere at the upcoming 2012 Paris Motor Show is the Kia Pro_Cee’d. Yes as weird as the name looks, that is not a typo but the actual name. Fortunately however, unlike its name the Pro_Cee’d is a rather sporty three door …
Read More »New Photos of 2013 Kia Cerato Revealed
New photos of the all-new 2013 Kia Cerato have surfaced ahead of its official launch. Kia Motors is due to unveil the new Cerato around September, with its international debut scheduled in November at the Los Angeles auto show. The new car is expected to arrive in Australia in the …
Read More »2012 Kia Sportage SLi Diesel Automatic Review
To say Kia has come a long way is an understatement. It wasn’t long ago that they were the automotive equivalent of a takeaway meal. They were cheap to buy and filled your tummy, but the food was generally uninspiring and lacked creativity. Not the Kia of the 21st century. …
Read More »Kia K9 to be called ‘Quoris’ outside Korea
Kia’s first rear-wheel drive flagship, the K9 as it is known in the Korean domestic market, will be called the ‘Quoris’ when it goes on sale in overseas market later this year. According to Kia’s Executive Vice President & COO of the International Business Division, Thomas Oh, the name is …
Read More »2012 Kia Rio 3-Door Hatch SLS Automatic Review
The Koreans are a formidable force in the 21st century. Kia, together with its parent company, Hyundai, has seen spectacular growth in the last few years. Sales are up in the double digits in the USA since 2008, and the Chinese have also taken a liking to the Korean offerings. …
Read More »Kia Launches K9 Luxury Flagship in Korea
Korea’s second largest car maker, Kia, has just launched its luxury flagship sedan in Korea, called the ‘K9’. It is Kia’s first foray into the premium segment as well as the rear-wheel-drive arena. Designed by former Audi designer, Peter Schreyer, who is now Kia’s Chief Design Officer, the classy …
Read More »2010 SEMA: Kia Forte Koup Type R Concept
Kia will unveil a pumped up version of their popular Forte Koup 2 door coupe at the upcoming 2010 SEMA show. Called the Kia Forte Koup Type R Concept, it surely makes you think: Type R?? Yes, for unknown reason Kia is following the foot steps of Honda and decided …
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