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An orange 2020 Kia Niro on display in a parking lot with trees in the background

Can the 2020 Kia Niro Hybrid Hang With the Toyota Prius

The hybrid platform has fully integrated into the car scene over the last 20 years or so. What started as something only meant for eco-conscious drivers has morphed into the powerplant for sports cars, supercars, and pickup trucks. It is as ubiquitous as a V6 at this point. The hybrid posterchild was and probably still …
2017 Kia Soul is on display at the 109th Annual Chicago Auto Show

Don’t Spend Over $20,000 for a Used Kia Soul

The Kia Soul has a pretty good reputation, but some would argue it’s not worth its full MSRP. The base Soul trim has only minimal technology offerings, and the highest trim costs over $27,000. It doesn’t make sense to buy a brand-new Kia Soul when there’s a better one for thousands of dollars cheaper. U.S. …
A white Kia Telluride is traveling on sand dunes.

Are the 2021 Jeep Wrangler and 2021 Kia Telluride That Different?

By definition, automotive journalism probably isn’t supposed to get too philosophical, but it’s January 1, and it’s a day for trying something new. If we are honest with ourselves, we know cars and trucks often come down to emotion and philosophy. No one buys a Ferrari because it’s perfect for going to the store. Even …
An olive green 2021 Kia Telluride driving down an empty road

Can a Crossover Also Look Aggressive?

Crossovers are a booming segment. But do they all look like minivans without sliding doors? Or lifted sedans? Can crossovers actually look aggressive too, leaning more toward rugged truck or SUV styling?
2020 Kia Telluride is on display at the 111th Annual Chicago Auto Show at McCormick Place

A Kia Telluride Owner Has a Very Annoying and Unfixable Problem

Even though it’s only been on the market for two years, the Kia Telluride is an extremely popular SUV. It’s spacious, dependable, and generally doesn’t garner many complaints from its owners. However, the Kia Telluride is notorious for having a serious problem with its windshield. CarComplaints.com has dozens of testimonies detailing a windshield that either …
A 2019 Kia Sportage on the sandy trails.

The 2021 Kia Sportage Outshines the 2021 Honda CR-V In a Surprising Way

The Honda CR-V is a leader in the compact SUV class. This Honda easily outsells a few of its classmates, including the Kia Sportage. But even though the CR-V is the more popular choice, you’ll see that the Sportage has a clear advantage for 2021. Driving the 2021 Honda CR-V vs. the 2021 Kia Sportage Both the CR-V …
A dark-red 2020 Kia Sportage drives on a dusty dirt road

The Island of Misfit Cars: 5 Models Under $24,000 Ignored This Year

Like the Island of Misfit Toys in the 1964 Christmas classic Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, the automotive industry has its own island of unwanted cars. Well, there isn’t an actual island, but the idea is the same. Most consumers avoided these vehicles while car shopping in 2020. They include the Hyundai Sonata, Hyundai Veloster, Mazda3, …
The 2021 Kia Sorento is the brand's newest SUV.

The 2021 Kia Sorento Is Actually Nothing Like the Kia Telluride

As the two largest Kia SUVs, the 2021 Sorento and 2021 Telluride might seem pretty similar. They’re often mentioned together. While they do have some things in common, MotorTrend points out that the two SUVs are actually pretty different. Here’s a look at how the 2021 Kia Sorento stands out. What the 2021 Kia Sorento …
Kia Motor Company New Sedan Vehicle The K9 displayed on the show stage during an Unveil Event at Hotel's Grand Ballroom in Seoul, South Korea. the K9 will be available with two V6 engine choices and a V8, but the K900 in the U.S. will only get the 3.3-liter biturbo V6 from the Stinger

There’s 1 Kia Model That Has Sold Less Than 500 Units All Year

2020 has been a difficult year, and it’s been a tricky year for auto sales as well. The pandemic led to a plunge in sales during the second quarter. The third quarter rebounded but still lagged behind 2019, according to CNN Business. The Kia brand felt the decline, like other manufacturers, across many of its …
A red 2021 Kia Soul, equipped with standard AEB, drives on a paved surface with a blue sky in the background.

You Don’t Always Have to Pay a Lot to Get This High-End Safety Feature

Automatic emergency braking systems have long been included with top-trim vehicles. However, in 2015, about 20 automakers worldwide announced they had agreed to make AEB a standard feature on most new cars by September 2022. In late December 2019, Consumer Reports and the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety announced that Audi, Volvo, Mercedes-Benz, and Tesla …
2021 Kia Sorento driving on road

The 2021 Kia Sorento Has More Competition Than Your Favorite SUV

When most SUVs do their best to compete within their own vehicle segments, there is one crossover that consistently blurs the lines between classes. The 2021 Kia Sorento just won’t be boxed in and launches with the bragging independence of a 13-year-old who doesn’t want to zip his coat in January. This small, maybe midsize, …
2020 Kia Soul is on display at the 112th Annual Chicago Auto Show

The Kia Soul Saw a Dramatic Dip in Popularity This Year

The Kia Soul is definitely one of the most recognizable vehicles to encounter on the road. Drivers also love this boxy Kia because of its smooth ride and generous interior space. However, according to Kia’s latest sales figures, the Soul isn’t as popular as it once was. In 2019, over 90,000 units of the Kia …