Compared to the previous model, the most recent version of the Kia Magentis sedan displays a clearly more elegant silhouette, meaning it will surely make many new friends. This year, the mid-size five-place sedan gets a key less ignition system, offered on the SX version. Its 2.4-litre engine is boosted to 175 horsepower, while the 2.7-litre V6 develops 194 horsepower. And let's not forget ins long list of standard equipment.
Despite a style makeover two years ago, the Kia Magentis still finds itself far from the limelight. Indeed, those in the hunt for an intermediate sedan tend to look to the Chevrolet Malibu, Ford Fusion, Honda Accord or Toyota Camry, among others. Even the Hyundai Sonata, which shares several mechanical …
This year, with its pleasant shape and welcoming passenger compartment, the Soul is without a doubt the darling of the Kia line-up, and the Forte has been successful too. Don’t forget however, that the Magentis has undergone substantial changes in the past months and it offers excellent value standard equipment …
The second-generation Kia Seltos will make its debut very soon. The world premiere is scheduled for December 10, and the company has a few teasers to whet our appetite. Remember, Kia's subcompact SUV was initially launched for the 2021 model year and then updated in 2024. The new one will …
Off-road and adventure-focused SUVs are increasingly popular across the auto industry. Of course, some have far greater capabilities than others and can tackle formidable terrain ( Jeep Wrangler , Ford Bronco , Toyota 4Runner , to name a few), but they come at a price. For the average driver who …
The all-new Kia EV5 will launch next spring—as a 2027 model and not 2026, it turns out—and the company has just announced pricing details for Canada, which will be the only market in North America to get it. The compact electric SUV, similar in size to the gasoline-powered Sportage and …
Do you happen to own a Hyundai Sonata or Kia K5 ? Watch out: according to a new safety recall that’s just been issued, the fuel tank could melt and leak. More specifically, 5,616 Sonatas from 2020-2023 and 2,737 K5s from 2021-2024 are being recalled nationwide, all of them equipped …
One week after its design was first revealed, the second-generation Kia Telluride is now making its official debut at the Los Angeles Auto Show and will arrive at dealerships this winter as a 2027 model. Incidentally, there is no 2026 model. We've already talked about the exterior, which is even …
One week before its official debut at the 2025 Los Angeles Auto Show, and a few months before its arrival at dealerships scheduled for the first quarter of 2026, the second-generation 2027 Kia Telluride has surfaced online, showcasing a bold new design that will leave no one indifferent. The company …
Unveiled at the New York Auto Show last April, the all-new 2026 Kia EV4 electric sedan will soon compete with the likes of the Tesla Model 3 and Hyundai IONIQ 6 . In North America, only Canada will get it at first, it turns out. Indeed, the company has made …
There are many reasons why drivers are hesitant or simply unwilling to make the switch to electric vehicles. Some say they’ll miss the sounds and feel of combustion engines and transmissions. As a result, EV makers have developed fake engine sounds and even systems that simulate gear shifts. Some are …
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