Kia says that it is completing the final testing phases of its upcoming EV9 flagship SUV, which is set to make its official debut in the first quarter of 2023. Kia been working away on the EV9 SUV for three and a half years, and now it’s to the point […]
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Kia previews facelifted 2023 Seltos, confirmed for Australia
Kia has offered up a small number of details and given us a look at its refreshed 2023 Seltos small SUV ahead of its official launch in Australia later this year. Kia has given the funky design a new set of headlights, a more imposing front grille, new bumper design […]
Australian vehicle sales for July 2022: VFACTS
Australian new vehicle registration figures for July have been released, in the form of VFACTS, and they show a slight increase in overall sales compared with the same month last year. One area that is clearly gaining interest is electric vehicles, with sales booming 276.6 per cent year-to-date (YTD). During […]
2022 Hyundai Staria Elite vs Kia Carnival Si: Comparison (video)
It’s the workhorse of a different kind. The humble people mover, driven by large and busy families with never-ending taxi-driver demands. But in recent years, this market segment in Australia has shrunk thanks to the rise of 7-seater SUVs. So, to try and remain tempting, the models that do remain […]
430kW Kia EV6 GT begins tuning in Australia, confirmed for Q4 launch
The first examples of the high-performance Kia EV6 GT variant have arrived here in Australia after completing a gruelling round of testing at the Nurburgring with Aussie engineers behind the wheel. Local tuning is now getting underway ahead of its showroom arrival here during the fourth quarter of 2022. Kia […]
Latest Kia Sportage & Haval H6 score 5-star ANCAP safety rating
As the ever-growing list of midsize SUVs with five-star ANCAP safety ratings continues to grow, we can now officially add the latest Kia Sportage and Haval H6 to that list. ANCAP has released its latest batch of testing results, with the Sportage and both petrol and hybrid variants of the […]
2022 Kia Niro launches in Australia, priced from $44,380
Kia has lifted the lid on pricing and specifications for its new Niro in Australia, with a two-powertrain lineup presenting hybrid and full electric options. While it took some time for Kia to bring the first-generation Niro to Australian shores, it has been quick to introduce the second-gen Niro to […]
2022 Kia Niro specs confirmed for Australia, debuts GT-Line & Kia Connect
Kia Australia has released some details on its new 2022 Niro range that will launch later this month, including trim level availability and confirmation that it will be the first model featuring Kia Connect. Two powertrain options will go on sale in Australia, including the Niro Hybrid and the Niro […]