Compared to the previous model, the most recent version of the Kia Magentis sedan displays a clearly more elegant silhouette, meaning it will surely make many new friends. This year, the mid-size five-place sedan gets a key less ignition system, offered on the SX version. Its 2.4-litre engine is boosted to 175 horsepower, while the 2.7-litre V6 develops 194 horsepower. And let's not forget ins long list of standard equipment.
Despite a style makeover two years ago, the Kia Magentis still finds itself far from the limelight. Indeed, those in the hunt for an intermediate sedan tend to look to the Chevrolet Malibu, Ford Fusion, Honda Accord or Toyota Camry, among others. Even the Hyundai Sonata, which shares several mechanical …
This year, with its pleasant shape and welcoming passenger compartment, the Soul is without a doubt the darling of the Kia line-up, and the Forte has been successful too. Don’t forget however, that the Magentis has undergone substantial changes in the past months and it offers excellent value standard equipment …
Owners of a second-generation Kia Soul need to beware of a braking issue that could result in longer stopping distances and a greater risk of crashing. Basically, all MY2014-2019 units that were sold in Canada—nearly 60,000—are being recalled due to brake lines under the vehicle that could corrode over time.
Even though vehicles keep getting bigger, heavier and more powerful, with pickups and SUVs only getting more popular, the 2023 models on average proved more fuel-efficient and cleaner than any of their predecessors, according to the 2024 Automotive Trends Report published last week by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
While Hyundai seems to be moving away from conventional plug-in hybrids (the new Santa Fe is no longer available as a PHEV, remember) and turning to EVs with range extenders in the future, that’s not what its sister company Kia is doing. In fact, better PHEVs are on the way.
Back in March of this year, a problem involving the charging system and the 12V battery on several electric vehicles from Hyundai, Kia and Genesis forced the Korean automakers to recall a very large number of units . In fact, it was believed that up to 600,000 could be affected …
Kia came to the 2024 Los Angeles Auto Show to unveil the 2026 EV9 GT. With an estimated 501 horsepower delivered by a pair of electric motors mounted front and rear, this high-performance electric SUV is targeted to hit 100 km/h in just 4.5 seconds and represents the most powerful …
Today at the Los Angeles Auto Show, the North American Car, Truck and Utility Vehicle of the Year (NACTOY) awards organization named three cars, three trucks and three utility vehicles as its 2025 finalists. “The competition for these awards will be fierce this year,” said NACTOY President Jeff Gilbert. “We …
Los Angeles, California— Kia has a refreshed and upgraded 2025 EV6 on the way with increased battery capacity including 63 kWh as standard and 84 kWh available on Light Long Range, Wind and GT-Line models. That means drivers can expect to travel longer distances on a full charge—up to 513 …
Los Angeles, California— Introduced three years ago, the fifth-generation Kia Sportage gets a mid-cycle update for 2026 that includes a refreshed exterior, improved connectivity, new displays and advanced powertrains. The Korean compact SUV will once again be available in conventionally powered, hybrid (HEV) and plug-in hybrid (PHEV) configurations. The 2026 …
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