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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 Seltos 2020 review: Sport snapshot

    Kia Seltos 2020 review: Sport snapshot

    18 Oct 2019 by Matt Campbell
    The second model up the Kia Seltos 2020 ladder is the Sport variant, which is priced at $29,490 drive-away. Read more
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    Kia Seltos 2020 review: Sport+ snapshot

    Kia Seltos 2020 review: Sport+ snapshot

    18 Oct 2019 by Matt Campbell
    The second-from-top model in the range - and the variant with the most appeal in the Kia Seltos 2020 line-up - is the Sport+. Read more
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    Kia Seltos 2020 review: GT Line snapshot

    Kia Seltos 2020 review: GT Line snapshot

    18 Oct 2019 by Matt Campbell
    The range-topping model in the Kia Seltos 2020 line-up is the GT Line, which is priced at $41,990 drive-away. Read more
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    Kia Seltos 2020 review

    Kia Seltos 2020 review

    18 Oct 2019 by Matt Campbell
    The Kia Seltos 2020 model range is important. It is going to be an important part of the brand's line-up, and there's a good chance Kia Australia won't be able to keep up with demand. Like it? Get... Read more
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    Kia Seltos 2020 review: S snapshot

    Kia Seltos 2020 review: S snapshot

    18 Oct 2019 by Matt Campbell
    The entry-point to the Kia Seltos 2020 model range is the S variant, which has an attractive price point of just $25,990 drive-away. Read more
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    Kia Sportage 2020 review: GT-Line

    Kia Sportage 2020 review: GT-Line

    16 Oct 2019 by Tom White
    Although priced within striking distance of some premium options, top-spec mid-sizers attract a surprisingly large market share. What does Kia's Sportage GT-Line offer that justifies its hefty cost... Read more
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    Kia Sportage 2020 review: SX

    Kia Sportage 2020 review: SX

    2 Oct 2019 by Tom White
    With only minor updates for the 2020 model year, does Kia's Sportage still offer a compelling mid-size SUV choice? Read more
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    Kia Sportage 2020 review: S snapshot

    Kia Sportage 2020 review: S snapshot

    30 Sep 2019 by Tom White
    The Sportage S is the updated entry point to the Sportage range, available at a starting price of $28,990.The Sportage S (previously known as the Si) is now available with a 2.0-litre petrol engine (... Read more
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    Kia Sportage 2020 review: SX Plus snapshot

    Kia Sportage 2020 review: SX Plus snapshot

    30 Sep 2019 by Tom White
    The SX Plus is the upper-mid grade in the refreshed 2020 Kia Sportage lineup, available from $39,490 drive-away.That price covers the 2.0-litre petrol (114kw/192Nm) front-wheel drive variant, with a... Read more
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    Kia Sportage 2020 review

    Kia Sportage 2020 review

    27 Sep 2019 by Tom White
    Kia's Sportage gets tweaked for the 2020 model year, but is it enough to stay competitive? Read more
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    Kia Carnival 2020 review: Platinum diesel long term

    Kia Carnival 2020 review: Platinum diesel long term

    10 Sep 2019 by Malcolm Flynn
    Malcolm Flynn is spending three months with his family aboard the Kia Carnival Platinum diesel, to see if the grass is greener on the people mover side of the fence. Read more
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    Kia Seltos 2019 review

    Kia Seltos 2019 review

    26 Jul 2019 by Andrew Chesterton
    A small SUV that's not actually that small, the Kia Seltos is the vehicle the brand has been crying out for to plug a huge gap in its Australian lineup. But does it live up to its promise? We put it... Read more
    Mid-Size SUV Comparison Review - Toyota RAV4, Kia Sportage & Hyundai Tucson

    Mid-Size SUV Comparison Review - Toyota RAV4, Kia Sportage & Hyundai Tucson

    11 Oct 2019 by Matt Campbell
    The midsize SUV segment is a busy place. There are dozens of options to choose from, but we've assembled three of the most important players.Those models are the all-new Toyota RAV4 GLX, which is up... Read more
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    Kumho tyre review: PA 51

    Kumho tyre review: PA 51

    9 Oct 2019 by Tom White
    Kumho aims to pitch itself as "the Hyundai/Kia of tyres" - a value offering with comparable tech to the Japanese market leaders.... Read more
    Mazda 3 vs Toyota Corolla vs Kia Cerato 2019 comparison review

    Mazda 3 vs Toyota Corolla vs Kia Cerato 2019 comparison review

    2 Aug 2019 by Matt Campbell
    The Toyota Corolla Ascent Sport won our previous budget-hatchback comparison, so we've brought it back to see how it fares against two newcomers in the market - the Mazda3 G20 Pure and the Kia Cerato... Read more
    Comparison review: Kia Cerato GT vs Hyundai i30 N-Line vs Ford Focus ST-Line vs Mazda 3 G25 Evolve

    Comparison review: Kia Cerato GT vs Hyundai i30 N-Line vs Ford Focus ST-Line vs Mazda 3 G25 Evolve

    4 Jun 2019 by Richard Berry
    You've got about $30K and you'd like to buy a sporty hatch. Don't. Not until you've read our invaluable sporty-hatch comparison, as we crown a winner based on performance, practicality and price. Read more
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    Kia Cerato GT sedan 2019 review

    Kia Cerato GT sedan 2019 review

    26 Mar 2019 by Dan Pugh
    Want a sporty-feeling family hauler, but don't want to go for a full hot hatch? Enter the Kia Cerato GT sedan. We put it to the family test. Read more
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    Kia Rio 2019 review

    Kia Rio 2019 review

    14 Mar 2019 by Tom White
    Over four generations, the Rio has well and truly cemented its place when it comes to small cars in Australia. But does the updated and reloaded car for 2019 still deserve that place? Read more
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    Kia Rio Sport 2019 review: snapshot

    Kia Rio Sport 2019 review: snapshot

    14 Mar 2019 by Tom White
    The Rio Sport is the middle-tier of a three-variant line-up, sitting above the entry-level S and below the top-spec GT-Line. Read more
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    Kia Picanto 2019 review: X-Line

    Kia Picanto 2019 review: X-Line

    6 Mar 2019 by Nedahl Stelio
    The Kia Picanto sounds fun, right? And it looks fun too. Read more
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    Latest Kia News

    Most valuable car brands revealed

    Most valuable car brands revealed

    21 Oct 2019 by Tung Nguyen
    Kia Stinger 2021 to get overhaul

    Kia Stinger 2021 to get overhaul

    21 Oct 2019 by Stephen Ottley
    Kia vows to stick with passenger cars

    Kia vows to stick with passenger cars

    19 Oct 2019 by Stephen Ottley

    Kia Seltos 2020 pricing and specs

    18 Oct 2019 by Matt Campbell

    Kia Australia's EV plans delayed

    17 Oct 2019 by Stephen Ottley

    New Kia Sorento coming in 2020

    16 Oct 2019 by Stephen Ottley

    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.

    Kia Sorento 2016: Transmission downshifting

    Kia Optima 2019: What is the towing capacity?

    Kia Carnival 2018: Can the software be updated to support Android Auto?

    Kia Cerato: When will the towbar for the GT be ready?

    Kia Cerato 2015: Why does my radio have so much static noise?

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