Posts from ‘Kia’
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
2018 Kia Stinger GT in HiChroma Red
Chicago radio legends Steve and Johnnie take the 2018 Kia Stinger GT for a video test drive. What did they think of their test vehicle? Watch and find out.
Test Drive: 2019 Kia Sorento SXL
2019 Kia Sorento SXL AWD in Snow White Pearl (a $395 option)
2019 Kia Sorento SXL AWD
Class: Midsize Crossover
Miles driven: 638
Fuel used: 31.4 gallons
Test Drive: 2017 Kia Forte5 SX
2017 Kia Forte5 SX in Phantom Gray
2017 Kia Forte5 SX
Class: Compact Car
Miles driven: 438
Fuel used: 15.9 gallons
Test Drive: 2018 Kia Rio 5-Door
2018 Kia Rio EX 5-Door in Smoke Blue
2018 Kia Rio EX 5-Door
Class: Subcompact Car
Miles driven: 538
Fuel used: 17.2 gallons
Test Drive: 2018 Kia Stinger GT
2018 Kia Stinger GT2 AWD V6 in Silky Silver
2018 Kia Stinger GT2 AWD V6
Class: Premium Midsize Car
Miles driven: 501
Fuel used: 28.2 gallons
2018 Kia Niro PHEV EX Premium in Gravity Blue
2018 Kia Niro PHEV EX Premium
Class: Compact Crossover
Miles driven: 990
Fuel used: 22.4 gallons
Best Buys for the City Dweller
2018 Toyota Yaris iA
The following article, written by Consumer Guide Publisher Tom Appel, first appeared in the “2018 Chicago Auto Show Official Show Guide.” Thanks to the Chicago Automobile Trade Association, producers of the Chicago Auto Show, for allowing us to share the text again here.
Thanks to easy access to ridesharing services such as Uber, Lyft, and Wingz, many urban dwellers have found that they can live free of the complications and costs of car ownership. On the occasion that short-hop transportation is needed, these car-free bon vivants turn to a smartphone app and order up a quick ride. Other times, public transportation suffices.
