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Is the 2021 Kia K5 GT Really a Sport Sedan?

While the 2021 K5 (née Optima) may be stylish, the Kia sedan doesn’t quite have the performance to match. The GT-Line model goes some way to rectifying that, but it still missing something compared to rivals like the Honda Accord. However, Kia offers one more K5 trim above the GT-Line: the 2021 K5 GT. And …
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Will Wild-Looking 2022 Hyundai Starex Spike Minivan Sales?

Station Wagons became frowned upon until they became known as SUVs. Today, nobody wants a minivan unless they are raising a family. Then, a minivan can be indispensable. But what if the minivan was envisioned in a different way? Would a wild-looking Hyundai Starex be able to spike minivan sales?  Hyundai is road-testing prototype 2022 …
2021 Kia Mohave driving through a city

The Kia Mohave is the Telluride’s Cooler Cousin

The Kia Telluride is a great SUV option that’s new in America. However, the Kia Mohave is a midsize SUV that’s been around in Korea for a while. The 2021 Kia Mohave just received significant updates that make us wish it was in the United States.  What is the 2021 Kia Mohave?  Respect your elders. …
A yellow 2021 Kia Seltos all-wheel-drive compact SUV drives through the mud on a sunny day

The 2021 Kia Seltos Has 2 Big Advantages Over the Mazda CX-30

The 2021 Mazda CX-30 and the 2021 Kia Seltos are attractive compact SUVs with many benefits. Because they have so many similarities, it can be challenging to choose between the two. However, the Kia Seltos offers two significant advantages: its warranty and standard all-wheel drive. Pros and cons of the 2021 Kia Seltos The 2021 …
Brand New silver Kia K8 parked next to a building

The New Kia K8 is Luxurious, Forbidden Fruit

Kia giveth and Kia taketh away. I’m not sure anyone is actually upset by the loss of the K7 or, here in the states, the Kia Cadenza. However, as more consumers start to drop their BMWs and Lexus sedans for increasingly luxurious Kia and Hyundai SUVs, maybe we should be mourning the fact that we …
A turquoise 2022 Kia Carnival driving down a city road

It’s Not a Minivan: Kia Dubs the 2022 Carnival an ‘MPV’

Will Kia’s all-new multi-purpose vehicle (MPV) be its MVP? That’s what the South Korean company is betting on after revealing the 2022 Kia Carnival. The Carnival replaces the Sedona minivan in Kia’s lineup. However, this model aims to be something more than yet another ‘soccer mom’ vehicle. Will this new MPV meet – or improve …
2020 Kia Soul is on display at the 112th Annual Chicago Auto Show at McCormick Place

The 2021 Kia Soul Has Yet Again Outdone Every Other Subcompact SUV

Getting the best vehicle with the most features for your available budget is one of the goals of vehicle shopping. This has become even more challenging as the average new vehicle price has now risen to more than $40,000. If value is on your list, and you’re shopping for a subcompact SUV, the 2021 Kia …
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Will Kia Regret Naming Its New Minivan the ‘Carnival?’

The Kia Sedona was always a bit of a wild card entry into the minivan segment. As the sole Korean competitor for years, the Sedona had to compete with stalwarts like the Honda Odyssey and Toyota Sienna, but it held its own, providing a lower-cost option for anyone looking to expand their family-hauling capabilities. It’s …
A dark-gray 2021 Kia Sedona parked between a body of water and a low-slung modern building

Avoid the Last-Place 2021 Kia Sedona and Wait for the 2022 Model

The Kia Sedona occupies the last place in MotorTrend’s 2021 minivan rankings. But there’s still a lot to love about this family hauler. The folks at MotorTrend appreciate its upscale cabin, great ride quality, and user-friendly infotainment system. However, it’s not as large as its rivals, a huge detriment for any minivan owner. If you …
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Forget Apple, Kia Has Its Own Electric Vehicle Plans

Apple may have brought some new attention to Kia with their intentions of investing. However, the Kia CV and other electric vehicles have been in the works. In fact, Kia plans to add 11 electric vehicles to its lineup by 2026.  The Kia CV electric vehicle was spotted  In case you missed it, Apple was …