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 team at The Car Guide has analyzed all the various minivans available in Canada and identified the best buys for 2024. When it comes to family haulers, none offer more space and versatility than minivans. Which ones are our top picks this year? Read on. 1. Toyota Sienna Another …
The team at The Car Guide has analyzed all the various midsize SUVs available in Canada and identified the best buys for 2024. As you know, midsize SUVs come in two different packages—those offering just two rows of seats and those with three. The latter can accommodate up to eight …
Kia recently issued a recall on the Telluride three-row midsize SUV. Every model year of the current generation (2020 through 2024) is affected, representing 18,567 units Canada. On some of them, the axle shaft(s) may not have been manufactured properly and their splines could become damaged over time. If this …
Hyundai on Wednesday revealed plans to invest more than $50 billion USD in South Korea by 2026, with a huge chunk dedicated to boosting the development and production of electric vehicles . Along with its affiliate Kia , Hyundai is the world's third-largest automaker by sales, but the South Korean …
Every year, the World Car Awards are announced during a special ceremony at the New York International Auto Show . There are six categories, and remarkably, a pair of vehicles from Chinese automaker BYD were among the finalists in two of them. For the past 20 years, the World Car …
SUVs may rule the road, but traditional passenger cars are still fighting. Case in point: the all-new 2025 Kia K4 that is making its global debut today at the New York Auto Show. This model is set to replace both the compact Forte and the midsize K5 . In Canada, …
Who doesn’t want a compact SUV? These practical and family-friendly vehicles are seemingly everywhere now and there are many reasons to like them. But which ones stand out as the best buys in the segment for Canadian drivers? The team at The Car Guide has analyzed all the various models …
A problem involving the charging system and the 12V battery on several electric vehicles from Hyundai, Kia and Genesis is now forcing the automaker to recall a large number of units. Possibly up to 600,000 vehicles could be affected globally, including 170,000 in South Korea, 147,000 in the U.S. and …
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