You may not realize it, but the Sportage is actually one of Kia’s oldest North American models, joining the Kia lineup alongside the Sephia sedan back in 1994. Indeed, not only does that make it one of the pioneering Kias here, it makes it one of the industry’s pioneering compact SUVs/CUVs, too. That’s pretty impressive, to think that this tiny bra

Pulling up to the front of the Kia Training Grounds in the 2017 Kia Niro, I glanced in the rear-view mirror to see my soccer-mad 13-year-old and his similarly obsessed teammate smile at each other in giddy anticipation. This spot in the north end of the city is where Toronto FC trains, as do all its school-aged Academy players who range from 10-yea

Vehicle Type Sedan History/Description Kia’s taken the wraps off of a heavily-revised version of their popular Optima for model-year 2015, effectively moving the recent full generation of the stylish four-door into used vehicle territory. Launched in 2011 with stand-out looks that truly set it apart in its segment, this value-based sedan w

Model Kia Sportage Vehicle Type Crossover Owners commonly praise a smooth ride, refined powertrains, heaps of power with the turbocharged engine, and the Sportage’s upscale looks. History/Description Selection and value culminate in the latest generation Kia Sportage , which launched for model-year 2011 on our shores with t

Kia got us all worked up earlier this year when it displayed the Sportspace concept at the Geneva auto show: we car folks tend to like wagons an awful lot, and this was just the right kind of wagon, with rakish lines and looks that suggested the mechanicals underneath meant business. That the car was revealed in Geneva, however, pretty much laid

Vehicle Type SUV Most owners report satisfaction with the performance of the Sorento’s V6 engine options, plenty of room, a commanding driving position, and all-weather confidence thanks to the AWD traction. History/Description The second-generation of Kia’s popular SUV, the Sorento , launched for model year 2010 with an all-new

Vehicle Type Owner-stated complaints about this generation Kia Rio are minor and not worrisome in nature. Compact sedan or hatchback History/Description Kia’s latest-generation Rio hit the road in 2011 as a 2012 model, priced and equipped to give competitors from around the globe a run for their money. Today, compact cars like thi

In 2014 Kia sold 13,962 Sorento units in Canada, just shy of the brand’s most popular car, the Rio at 14,458. That puts the Sorento and Rio at the top of the Kia food chain as the brand’s top performers – which is why this new edition is so important. Longer, wider but lower than the outgoing model, the new Sorento increases comfort and feature

“Flpppppthhhhhhhhhh!” The Stinger is one of the most winter-ready sports cars I’ve ever driven. Hell, I’ve been in crossover SUVs that weren’t this planted in the snow and slush and ice. It sounded almost like gunfire against a steel panel as your writer drove the new 2018 Kia Stinger through some of the nastiest highway conditions o

At its core, Kia’s UVO infotainment system hits all the right buttons. Literally. Because there are buttons. And knobs. And steering-wheel controls and a touchscreen. Main functions are all accessed via shortcut buttons, and there is a tuning knob and volume knob within easy reach for both driver and passenger. The quickest way to tune stations

Our long-term test Kia Sorento is gone, and with it all three rows of its generous space, adaptability, features and even genuine driving enjoyment. We put it through its paces on our daily grinds, a road trip or two, even some towing. And while I won’t admit this in person to anyone, ever, the Kia Sorento might even have been set loose on a large

The Sorento is a pleasure to drive. I don’t mean that in a “for a seven-seat SUV” way, I simply enjoy driving it. Odometer at pick-up: 427 km Odometer Current: 6,725 km (6,298 by autoTRADER.ca) Fuel Consumption: 13.1 L/100 km Costs: $787.85 (gas $744.97; oil change $42.88) I finally get to talk about the Kia Sorento’s driving qu

Kia's first sports sedan now has a price to go with it. The Stinger GT will start at $44,195 for the base GT model, with the GT Limited ringing in at $49,995. Both come with a 3.3L turbocharged V6 that produces 365 hp and 376 lb-ft of torque. They use an eight-speed automatic and send power to all four wheels. The Stinger has a sport-tuned suspe

Like makers of other products, car manufacturers conduct market research to determine what kinds of people are likely to buy their vehicles. When they present the results of that research at a launch event for a new or redesigned vehicle, we journalists are shown photos of beautiful people surfing, browsing antiques, or entertaining friends in thei

Monterrey, Mexico – It’s 43 degrees, the sun is blazing hot, and I’m squealing a 2017 Kia Forte LX+ (A/T) around some pylons in a parking lot at Kia’s spanking new mega factory outside of Monterrey, Mexico. It’s hard to believe this massive 500 hectare complex materialized out of a desert scrubland in only 14½ months – and this with forty days stra