Kia Reviews
Kia Tasman S 2026 review: snapshot
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By Byron Mathioudakis · 04 Aug 2025
The Kia Tasman S is the base version of the South Korean brand’s first-ever one-tonne utility.
Kia Tasman 2026 review: Australian first drive
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By Byron Mathioudakis · 01 Aug 2025
We finally know what the Kia Tasman is like on Australian roads. And Kia is playing a very smart game. Yes, the design is divisive, but it stands out. The cabin is vast and practical, yet also comfy, easy and beautiful. As a workhorse, this ute is right up there. And, with some reservations, this is an enjoyable drive. Willing and tough yet friendly and charming, Tasman is a terrific first effort.
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Tesla Model Y Rear-Wheel Drive vs Kia EV5 GT-Line 2026 comparison review
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By Byron Mathioudakis · 04 Jul 2025
Since its mid-2022 launch, the Tesla Model Y has dominated EV sales, driven by affordable prices, easy charging and dynamic performance. But increased competition and image issues have seen rivals muscling in, like the Kia EV5. This is the EV normalised, with user-friendly operation, packaging and ownership benefits. With the much-improved Model Y facelift now here, what is the better family SUV?
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Kia Sorento 2025 review: GT-Line PHEV AWD
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By Emily Agar · 27 Jun 2025
The plug-in hybrid market is slowly but surely gaining traction in Australia, and Kia has thrown its hat into the ring with the flagship Sorento GT-Line PHEV AWD.
Kia Sportage GT-Line 2025 review: snapshot
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By Andrew Chesterton · 21 Jun 2025
The GT-Line sits atop the Sportage tree, above the S, SX and SX+ grades, with the flagship grade getting the best of the comfort and safety equipment.
Kia Sportage SX+ 2025 review: snapshot
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By Andrew Chesterton · 19 Jun 2025
The SX+ might be the sweet spot in the Kia Sportage range, sitting below only the flagship GT-Line and above the S and SX.
Kia Sportage SX 2025 review: snapshot
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By Andrew Chesterton · 17 Jun 2025
The SX is the second rung on the Sportage ladder, sitting above the entry-level S and below the SX+ and GT-Line.
Kia Sportage S 2025 review: snapshot
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By Andrew Chesterton · 15 Jun 2025
The S opens the four-model Kia Sportage line-up, and it’s available only with a 2.0-litre petrol or 2.0-litre diesel engine. There are turbo-petrol and hybrid powertrains offered elsewhere in the range, but the entry-level Sportage misses out.
Kia Sportage 2025 review: Australian first drive
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By Andrew Chesterton · 13 Jun 2025
The Sportage is Kia's best-selling model in Australia, where it battles heavyweights like the Mazda CX-5 and Toyota RAV4 Hybrid in our biggest and most hotly contested segment. In other words, this mid-life update is crucial. So Kia has added more hybrid options, a new look, and new tech and safety in an effort to win over buyers. But is that enough? We put it to the test to find out.
Kia EV5 2025 review: GT-Line long-term | Part 3
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By Justin Hilliard · 07 Jun 2025
The 2025 Kia EV5 GT-Line has a lot going for it in the fully electric mid-size SUV segment, but it has one key flaw that some buyers might not be able to see past.