So this is finally it. The Kia Stinger GT; one of the most anticipated cars of the past 12 months. Kia has never made a sports car, not from scratch anyway. So this is a big deal. Fortunately for buyers, it’s not actually a big deal in terms of the […]
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Kia Stinger V6 vs BMW M140i: Young executive car comparison
PRICES SPECS PACKAGE DRIVE VERDICT So you’ve just landed your first gig as a young executive. You’re on a pretty sweet salary, and looking sharp with a nice new suit. All you need now is a spanking new vehicle to match your swag and to let the neighbours know about […]
2017 Kia Picanto S manual review (video)
The 2017 Kia Picanto derives its name from the Spanish word for spicy; picante’, which, to some, may carry sporting or thrilling pretensions. Sitting in the smallest and most affordable city car segment, the emphasis is more on usability, tech and affordability than thrills – but a turbocharged GT-Line version […]
2017 Kia Rio SLi review (video)
Welcome to 2017, where old is new and new is old again. Retro ’80s fluro ski jackets are making a comeback, the Nokia 3310 has been re-released on the market, and the all-new 2017 Kia Rio SLi arrives with a four-speed auto. That might sound like an anachronism in a […]
2016 Kia Carnival Platinum V6 review (video)
A carnival ride can be a very fun, memorable experience for the whole family while others can be let down by cheap-looking attractions and mediocre plastic gimmicks, like a yawn-inducing ghost train ride. The Kia Carnival used to fall into the latter category. Not anymore. The 2016 Kia Carnival Platinum […]
2016 Kia Sportage Platinum diesel review (video)
Kia’s latest strike on the ever-popular and ever-growing mid-size SUV segment has the potential to be one to throw straight up onto your shortlist. This is the new 2016 Kia Sportage. The Sportage underwent a major update earlier this year, taking on a more sophisticated and more modern attire, while […]
2016 Kia Optima GT Turbo review (video)
In the market for a sporty, luxurious and practical sedan? Well, Kia claims its 2016 Optima GT is all of the above, and more. In the company of sub-premium mid-sized sedans like the Ford Mondeo, Hyundai Sonata, Holden Calais and Mazda6, the Optima enters a market segment already spoilt for […]
2015 Kia Sorento SLi V6 review (video)
It wasn’t long ago when good, reasonably-priced seven-seat SUVs were hard to come by. Now, there are a bunch to choose from. Kia’s latest attempt, the 2015 Sorento, could very well be the best value out of them all. Kia introduced the new, third-gen model locally in June. It continues […]