Last month we reported some exclusive details of the Sorento GT-Line pack coming soon. Now, according to our sources, we can confirm this pack will indeed coincide with the launch of the MY2017 Sorento update. The GT-Line adds 19-inch chrome wheels, stainless steel sidesteps, red leather upholstery, LED cube fog […]
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MY2017 Kia Optima getting engine sound enhancer
Kia Australia will soon launch the MY2017 Optima bringing a number of subtle updates, PerformanceDrive has learnt. According to leaked documents, the MY17 Optima will be offered with more premium interior features including optional sports bucket seats in leather, in a tubular pattern, in either black or red. Some other […]
2017 Kia Rondo brings 5-seat ‘S’ variant for Australia
Kia has released details of a series of updates for the 2017 Rondo facelift, set to debut in just a few days at the Paris Motor Show. Included in the update is a new ‘tiger-nose’ front grille, sculpted exterior aesthetic, more interior options alongside added safety technology and infotainment connectivity. […]
2017 Kia Soul gets new 1.6 T-GDI turbo option
Kia has revealed the MY2017 update for the funky Soul compact SUV, bringing some design changes, more technology, and a new turbo engine option. Perhaps the biggest new is the new engine option, fitted to the ‘Soul 1.6 T-GDI’. It’s Hyundai’s 1.6-litre turbocharged four-cylinder as seen in models like the […]
2017 Kia Rio revealed, gets new 1.0L turbo
More photos and comprehensive details about Kia’s crucial all-new Rio have arrived and they speak of a car which has matured into a more premium, cohesive product than its predecessor. The new body was styled collaboratively in Germany and California with sign-off and input from the mothership base in Namyang, […]
Kia Sorento GT-Line option pack on the way for Australia
An exclusive GT-Line pack is being prepared for the Kia Sorento, PerformanceDrive has learned, bringing luxury and sporty-oriented highlights to the company’s flagship SUV. The option pack is set to follow in the footsteps of the GT-Line kit offered with the top-of-the-range Sportage Platinum. In the smaller SUV the kit […]
Kia announces eight-speed auto, debuts on 2017 Cadenza
Kia has released details of its first ever eight-speed automatic transmission for its front-wheel drive cars, set to debut in the 2017 Cadenza. Kia filed a total of 143 new patents in the development of the new transmission, which is said to be 3.5kg lighter, and of similar dimensions than […]
Top 10 best small cars coming in 2017-2018
If you’re in the market for a small car, there are some very talented contenders on the market today. The Mazda2 and Ford Fiesta are both fun to drive, the Honda Jazz is a masterpiece of space efficiency, and the Skoda Fabia has some clever tricks and innovative technologies. However, […]