The all-new 2012 Kia Rio hatchback will undoubtedly be sought after for its fuel-saving technologies and class-leading fuel economy of up to 40 miles per gallon. But Kia also wants buyers to know that this car is just as sporty as it is efficient. At the 2011 SEMA Show, Kia will show a B-Spec race [...]
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The Kia Optima has officially been named the “Most Gorgeous Car Under $20K” by the editors of the top men’s lifestyle magazine, Esquire. The Optima beat out other models for this title due to its “clean and inspiring” design as well as its upscale feel at an extraordinary value. This award is just the latest [...]
After Kia wrangled designer Peter Schreyer away from Audi, the Korean automaker’s lineup steadily grew more stylish and more aggressive. In continuing that trend, Kia has introduced its latest design language in the guise of the all-new GT Concept, which was unveiled this week at the Frankfurt Motor Show. In addition to having a sleep [...]
The subcompact segment is more competitive than ever, in part because consumers are influenced by high gas prices and a volatile economy. That’s why the time couldn’t be better for the arrival of the all-new 2012 Kia Rio 5-door hatchback and Rio sedan. Not only does the Rio now feature eye-catching design that’s on par [...]
Kia profits rose 67 percent in the second quarter, thanks largely to increased sales of the Optima sedan and Sportage crossover. Kia isn’t just finding success in the U.S. market either. The Korean automaker saw global sales rise 21 percent last quarter compared to the same period last year. Additionally, Kia’s U.S. market share rose [...]
In a recent survey of the “Top 10 Coolest New Cars Under $18,000,” Kelley Blue Book’s kbb.com editors praised the sporty 2011 Kia Forte Koup. KBB evaluated cars based on whether they were fun to drive, fun to own and, most critically, possessed a decidedly subjective “cool factor.” The Koup’s “cool factor” is derived from [...]
Subcompact cars aren’t typically very exciting, but there’s plenty to love about the all-new Kia Rio. The Rio features Kia’s latest corporate design cues, which gives this vehicle a bit of sporty attitude. Under the hood is a peppy 1.6-liter four cylinder producing 138 horsepower mated to either a six-speed manual or a six-speed automatic [...]
Kia is adding the sport-inspired SX trim on four of its models — Forte, Optima, Sportage, and Sorento. As Kia brings these sporty models into showrooms, the brand has also captured its first motorsports win at the Grand-Am Continental Tire Sports Car Challenge. Driving the No. 10 Infinity Audio Kia Forte Koup, Michael Galati and [...]
The 2011 Kia Sportage is one of the best compact crossovers on the market. It’s stylish, competitively priced, and it’s crisp handling makes it a fun daily-driver. As if the new Sportage wasn’t good enough, Kia is already making it better by offering an available turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine that’s good for 256 horsepower and [...]
Donning the latest corporate styling, the fourth-generation 2012 Kia Rio looks to be a strong entry in the compact car segment. The new Rio has become longer, wider, and rides lower than the outgoing model. It’s available as a five-door or three-door, and comes with either a 83 horsepower 1.25-liter engine or a 1.4-liter engine [...]
