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    Kia Reviews

    The Korean carmaker launched here with a value-for-money pitch that appealed to many, but it is now a full range brand offering small and medium passenger cars, compact and full-sized SUV wagons, and people movers for all budgets. Models include the small Cerato sedan, hatch and coupe, Pro_cee'd GT, Rio and Soul, the medium Optima hatch, Sportage and Sorento SUVs, and Rondo and Carnival people movers.

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    Kia Cerato 2021 review

    Kia Cerato 2021 review

    11 Jun 2021 by Stephen Ottley
    Small cars may be falling out of favour as the SUV wave continues to flood the local new car market. But there are still plenty of worthy contenders, and Kia has just upped the ante with a revised... Read more
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    Kia Niro 2021 review

    Kia Niro 2021 review

    21 May 2021 by Matt Campbell
    The Kia Niro range is the brand's first step into electrifcation, with two different trim levels across hybrid (HEV), plug-in hybrid (PHEV) and full electric (EV) powertrains. No other small SUV on... Read more
    8-seater people mover or SUV? We compare the Hyundai Palisade Highlander diesel vs Kia Carnival Platinum petrol vs Mercedes-Benz Valente

    8-seater people mover or SUV? We compare the Hyundai Palisade Highlander diesel vs Kia Carnival Platinum petrol vs Mercedes-Benz Valente

    11 May 2021 by Richard Berry
    You have three or more kids and you need a car. Do you, a) get an SUV, b) buy a people mover van, c) seriously consider a bus? We can help answer that question in this comparison review of the... Read more
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    Kia Sorento 2021 review: GT-Line petrol

    Kia Sorento 2021 review: GT-Line petrol

    10 May 2021 by Justin Hilliard
    The importance of the fourth-generation Kia Sorento large SUV cannot be understated. And the fact that it happens to be verging on seven-seat greatness is opportune. Indeed, the GT-Line petrol... Read more
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    Kia Sorento 2021 review: S petrol FWD

    Kia Sorento 2021 review: S petrol FWD

    17 Apr 2021 by Kate Edwards
    If this car was a Hollywood leading man, we'd be talking about his 'chiselled good looks.' It's a handsome looking vehicle! The 2021 Kia Sorento S looks very attractive from the outside, but how does... Read more
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    Kia Carnival 2021 review: Si petrol

    Kia Carnival 2021 review: Si petrol

    13 Apr 2021 by Tom White
    The rise of the seven-seat SUV makes a lot of sense, but Kia's new Carnival is one particularly compelling argument to consider a people mover instead. Read more
    We Compare 3 of the Best Small SUVs Available in Australia: Hyundai Kona vs Mazda CX-3 vs Kia Stonic

    We Compare 3 of the Best Small SUVs Available in Australia: Hyundai Kona vs Mazda CX-3 vs Kia Stonic

    12 Mar 2021 by Tom White
    This comparison test you can think of as a sequel to one we brought you in early 2021. We promised to put the Kia Stonic in against some of its light SUV rivals, and we've brought you that test with... Read more
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    Kia Stonic 2021 review: GT-Line

    Kia Stonic 2021 review: GT-Line

    8 Mar 2021 by Peter Anderson
    Kia's Stonic was never supposed to come to Australia, but falling global demand and a persistent local operation - as well as our rapacious appetite for SUVs - opened a gap that Kia Australia jumped... Read more
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    Kia Carnival 2021 review: S diesel

    Kia Carnival 2021 review: S diesel

    1 Mar 2021 by Kate Edwards
    With a slick exterior and buckets of space inside - does the 2021 Kia Carnival S feel like you're driving a school bus? Let's see how I went driving my family of four around town for a week - with a... Read more
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    Kia Carnival 2021 review: Platinum family test

    Kia Carnival 2021 review: Platinum family test

    27 Feb 2021 by Nedahl Stelio
    The new Kia Carnival Platinum has all the snazzy features you'd expect of a top spec car and loads of space. Is it better than an SUV? See for yourself. Read more
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    Kia Stonic 2021 review: Sport

    Kia Stonic 2021 review: Sport

    24 Feb 2021 by Byron Mathioudakis
    Though four years late to the light SUV party, Kia's Stonic has been worth it, with super-keen pricing, generous equipment and a strong showroom presence that should see buyers flocking to it. If you... Read more
    Hyundai Santa Fe Elite vs Kia Sorento Sport+ Review: We Compare the Popular Hyundai & Kia 7 Seater Diesel AWDs

    Hyundai Santa Fe Elite vs Kia Sorento Sport+ Review: We Compare the Popular Hyundai & Kia 7 Seater Diesel AWDs

    8 Feb 2021 by Matt Campbell
    If you want a seven seater, you need to read this comparison test. Why? Because these two SUVs - the Hyundai Santa Fe and Kia Sorento - are among the best 7-seater options on the market. Read more
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    Kia Stonic 2021 review: Sport snapshot

    Kia Stonic 2021 review: Sport snapshot

    22 Jan 2021 by Richard Berry
    The Sport grade of the Stonic sits in the middle of the line-up with its driveaway price of $24,990 if you’d like a manual gearbox and $25,990 for the auto transmission. Kia says the driveaway... Read more
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    Kia Stonic 2021 review: GT-Line snapshot

    Kia Stonic 2021 review: GT-Line snapshot

    22 Jan 2021 by Richard Berry
    The GT-Line is the top-of-the-range Stonic with its driveaway price of $29,990. Kia says the driveaway price will remain in place permanently. Read more
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    Kia Stonic 2021 review

    Kia Stonic 2021 review

    22 Jan 2021 by Richard Berry
    The Stonic is the little SUV Kia has been waiting for and if you need a small car with big value then it could be the one for you. Read more
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    Kia Stonic 2021 review: S snapshot

    Kia Stonic 2021 review: S snapshot

    22 Jan 2021 by Richard Berry
    The S grade is the entry point into the Stonic line-up with its driveaway price of $22,990 if you’d like a manual gearbox and $23,990 for the auto transmission. Kia says the driveaway price... Read more
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    Kia Seltos 2021 review: Sport+

    Kia Seltos 2021 review: Sport+

    20 Jan 2021 by Peter Anderson
    Kia's compact SUV, the Seltos, was a sure-fire winner the day it arrived. Offering tons of space, sharp pricing and, as you work your way up the range, excellent safety and spec inclusions, it's... Read more
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    Kia Carnival 2021 review: Si snapshot

    Kia Carnival 2021 review: Si snapshot

    8 Jan 2021 by Malcolm Flynn
    The Si remains the second trim level in the Kia Carnival range, with the new fourth-generation model kicking off at $52,380 (MSRP) or $55,790 (drive away). This is for the petrol version, with the... Read more
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    Kia Carnival 2021 review: S snapshot

    Kia Carnival 2021 review: S snapshot

    8 Jan 2021 by Malcolm Flynn
    The S remains the entry trim level in the Kia Carnival range, with the new fourth-generation model kicking off at $46,880 (MSRP) or $50,390 (drive away). Read more
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    Kia Carnival 2021 review

    Kia Carnival 2021 review

    8 Jan 2021 by Malcolm Flynn
    The Kia Carnival has long been the go-to for people moving, but does the new fourth-generation live up to its predecessors? Read more
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    Latest Kia News

    Can the new Kia Sportage, Cerato and Stonic push Kia ahead of Hyundai to be the third most-popular car brand in Australia?

    Can the new Kia Sportage, Cerato and Stonic push Kia ahead of Hyundai to be the third most-popular car brand in Australia?

    13 Jun 2021 by Stephen Ottley
    2022 Kia Sportage detailed: Toyota RAV4, Mazda CX-5, Ford Escape and Nissan X-Trail rival struts out bold new exterior styling

    2022 Kia Sportage detailed: Toyota RAV4, Mazda CX-5, Ford Escape and Nissan X-Trail rival struts out bold new exterior styling

    8 Jun 2021 by Tung Nguyen
    2021 Kia Cerato pricing and specs detailed: Toyota Corolla, Mazda 3 and Hyundai i30 rival significantly jumps up in entry cost with facelift

    2021 Kia Cerato pricing and specs detailed: Toyota Corolla, Mazda 3 and Hyundai i30 rival significantly jumps up in entry cost with facelift

    3 Jun 2021 by Justin Hilliard

    2021 Kia Rio pricing and specs detailed: New SX grade adds value to MG3, Toyota Yaris, Suzuki Swift, Volkswagen Polo and Mazda 2 rival

    3 Jun 2021 by Justin Hilliard

    2022 Kia Stinger detailed: Scorpion Special Edition adds extra sting to Ford Falcon and Holden Commodore-succeeding performance sedan

    2 Jun 2021 by Tung Nguyen

    2022 Kia Sportage channels inner EV6: New Toyota RAV4, Mazda CX-5, Nissan X-Trail and Mitsubishi Outlander rival shows off bold styling

    31 May 2021 by Justin Hilliard

    Kia FAQs

    No car is perfect, so we've gathered everything relating to the Kia reliability here to help you decide if it's a smart buy.

    2015-2021 Kia Stinger and Sportage recalled: 60,000 engine fire risks 'should not be parked near any flammable structures or in an enclosed area'

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    Why did the engine in my 2012 Kia Sportage seize without warning?

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