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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: S with Safety Pack

    Kia Seltos 2020 review: S with Safety Pack

    20 Nov 2019 by Peter Anderson
    After a long wait, Kia joins the compact SUV fray with the strikingly good looking Seltos. Can this take a chunk out of the Mitsubishi ASX's continuing dominance? 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 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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    Latest Kia News

    Kia Seltos 2020 gains serious off-road packages

    Kia Seltos 2020 gains serious off-road packages

    21 Nov 2019 by Justin Hilliard
    Two car brands top 2019 customer satisfaction survey

    Two car brands top 2019 customer satisfaction survey

    14 Nov 2019 by Tung Nguyen
    Australia to miss out on next-gen Kia Optima 2020

    Australia to miss out on next-gen Kia Optima 2020

    13 Nov 2019 by Tung Nguyen

    Kia Sorento 2020 Black Edition pricing and specs detailed

    11 Nov 2019 by Matt Campbell

    Shopping for a Kia Seltos? Here's how long you'll be waiting for all-new SUV

    10 Nov 2019 by Andrew Chesterton

    The secret to Kia's sales success: Why the "humble Korean brand" is booming

    6 Nov 2019 by Andrew Chesterton

    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 Rondo 2019: Will parts be more expensive now Kia has stopped selling the Rondo in the Australian market?

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