The 2009 Magentis from Kia has benefited from several aesthetic touch-ups that have provided a more mature and most certainly more elegant silhouette. These changes should allow it to shine in the market of intermediate vehicles, so popular in America. In terms of mechanics, motors have been improved. The 2,4 litre four cylinder motor has gone from 162 to 175 horsepower, while the 2,7 litre V6 has inherited of 190 horsepower, a fivefold increase in power. The interior and the dashboard have been entirely redesigned.
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 …
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 …
Following the U.S. Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) last year, automotive research firm iSeeCars has just released its own study of the most dangerous cars on the road—in other words, those with the highest fatal accident rate. Once again, two vehicle segments dominate the top of the list including …
Over the past few days, we’ve shared most of the top highlights from the 2024 SEMA Show taking place in Las Vegas this week, but we feel like our coverage of the event wouldn’t be complete without a word about some other showstoppers. Below are 10 incredible builds and concepts …
The Kia Sportage will receive a mid-cycle update for the 2026 model year, as shown today in the first official pictures from South Korea. As we suspected, the most significant change can be found in the front, with the boomerang-shaped LED daytime running lights replaced by new ones that are …
Kia has finally unveiled its first-ever pickup, called Tasman, which is aimed at South Korea, Australia, the Middle East and Africa. Don’t hold your breath: it’s not coming to North America. But seeing the way it looks, who’s going to complain? The Kia Tasman is a midsize truck available in …
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2010 Kia Magentis: Taking simplicity too far
