Posts from ‘Kia’
Best Used Luxury Car Deals
As crossover SUVs gain in popularity, used sedans have become something of a bargain. Shoppers can find some particularly compelling deals on luxury sedans, a number of which have dropped significantly in resale value.
There’s nothing inherently wrong with sedans. The most popular automotive body type of all time, the humble sedan has for years served the American buying public with a sort of quiet reserve and dignity. Residing in the space between the utilitarian station wagon and the flashy, indulgent coupe, the sedan has, for decades, outsold all other passenger-vehicle types.
A trio of 2019 Hyundai Veloster Ns
Like many auto journalists, the editors of Consumer Guide Automotive attend manufacturer-hosted press events to get our first look at the newest vehicles hitting the market—that’s how we produce most of our First Spin test-drive reviews. However, we also attend “smorgasbord-style” press events that allow us brief access to a broad variety of new vehicles from a host of manufacturers, for quick-take impressions and helpful back-to-back comparison drives.
Kia HabaNiro Concept
We were more excited when we saw images than we were after learning specifics, but Kia’s HabaNiro Concept — introduced at the 2019 New York International Auto Show — is certainly a compelling look at the future.
Test Drive: 2019 Kia Niro EV
2019 Kia Niro EV EX Premium in Gunmetal Grey
2019 Kia Niro EV EX Premium
Class: Compact Crossover/SUV
Miles Driven: 241
Fuel Used: NA
2020 Kia Sportage
Although the 2020 Kia Sportage shown at the 2019 Chicago Auto Show doesn’t look that much different, it boasts several subtle changes. Both the front and rear fascias have been revised, LED headlights and fog lights will be available, new wheel designs are used, Steel Grey has been added to the color palette, leatherette upholstery will be offered, and a new S trim level has been added to the existing LX, EX, and SX choices. There’s also a newly standard 8-inch touchscreen hosting Apple CarPlay/Android Auto functionality. But at least as notable are the changes that appear on the list of safety equipment.
Test Drive: 2019 Kia Optima SX Turbo
2019 Kia Optima SX Turbo in Sparkling Silver
2019 Kia Optima SX Turbo
Class: Midsize Car
Miles Driven: 459
Fuel Used: 23.0 gallons
2020 Kia Telluride
DETROIT—After a few rounds of concepts and lightly disguised show-vehicle versions, Kia officially took the wraps off its all-new three-row SUV at the 2019 North American International Auto Show in Detroit. The 2020 Kia Telluride is the largest vehicle Kia has ever produced, and it has been designed specifically for the North American market.
2020 Kia Soul
Kia unveiled the all-new third generation of its spunky, boxy subcompact hatchback at the 2018 Los Angeles Auto Show. The redesigned 2020 Kia Soul maintains the signature “tall box” profile of its predecessors, but its styling cues—particularly its aggressive front and rear fasciae—are a bit less “cute” than before.
Test Drive: 2019 Kia Forte EX
2019 Kia Forte EX in Snow Pearl White (a $295 option)
2019 Kia Forte EX
Class: Compact Car
Miles driven: 508
Fuel used: 17.5 gallons
Quick Spin: 2018 Kia Stinger GT
2018 Kia Stinger GT in HiChroma Red
2018 Kia Stinger GT2 AWD
Class: Premium Compact Car
Miles driven: 487
Fuel used: 26.4 gallons
