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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Kia Carnival 2021 review: Platinum snapshot

Kia Carnival 2021 review: Platinum snapshot

8 Jan 2021 by Malcolm Flynn

The Platinum remains the top trim level in the Kia Carnival range, with the new fourth-generation model kicking off at $64,680 (MSRP) or $67,990 (drive away). This is for the petrol version, with the ...Read more
Kia Carnival 2021 review: SLi snapshot

Kia Carnival 2021 review: SLi snapshot

8 Jan 2021 by Malcolm Flynn

The SLi remains the second from the top trim level in the Kia Carnival range, with the new fourth-generation model kicking off at $56,880 (MSRP) or $60,290 (drive away). Read more
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
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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