Tests and Features

Mazda and Kia are two vehicle brands that are much appreciated by Quebecers. Each has a good selection of SUVs, several of which have won awards and praise from journalists like those of The Car Guide. A driver and family man we recently met said he was hesitating between a …

After so many years with so few hybrid or electric SUVs on the market, Canadians now have some pretty interesting selection, with even more attractive models to come later in 2022. At Kia, the Sorento Hybrid and Sorento PHEV recently joined the lineup alongside the three variants of the Niro …

The Sorento has been a staple at Kia since 2002. While it debuted as a body-on-frame SUV, this family mover from Korea has become more and more refined over the years, largely contributing to the brand’s success in Canada. Following the introduction of the fourth-generation 2021 Kia Sorento for the …

Introduced in 2002, the Kia Sorento is a sport utility vehicle (SUV) that’s larger than the Sportage , but smaller than the all-new Telluride . It takes on direct competitors such as the Honda Pilot , Mazda CX-9 and Chevrolet Traverse . Here are five things you need to know …

MUSKOKA, Ontario – Kia has long been perceived by consumers as a brand with a strong value proposition. Over the past few years, Kia has tried to maintain those consumer benefits, while instilling a culture that's equally focused on technology, performance, comfort and design. According to Ted Lancaster, vice-president and …

I’ve never been a big sport utility guy—at least not in terms of the modern day incarnation of the sport utility. (I did once briefly own a Jeep Cherokee XJ, but a rust-ridden floor quickly put an end to that.) It’s not that I don’t see the added versatility that …

There's no question that Kia understands the people mover market. From the compact Sportage crossover to the exceptional Sedona minivan, the Korean company has proven that focusing on design and features can transcend the function-over-form philosophy that predominates amongst practical vehicles. A similar tale emerges with the 2016 Kia Sorento, …