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2014 Kia Forte Koup: Sporty and Very Well Equipped4.0/5

Competition among compact cars is fierce. It’s not just because this segment is extremely popular in Canada, but especially because there are just so many different quality compact models available. Sedans still garner the highest number of sales, followed by wagons, and then coupes. In fact, few manufacturers decide to …April 8, 2014

2014 Kia Rondo: Less Powerful, But More Fully-Loaded3.5/5

Only the name remains from generations of the Kia Rondo past. Arriving at dealerships as we speak, it’s nothing like the Rondo we’ve come to know, except for its compact, family-oriented nature and the fact that it can seat up to seven passengers. Oh, and true to the Korean tradition, …May 10, 2013

2014 Kia Sorento: Korean-style luxury4.0/5

When Kia launched the new-generation Forte, the Korean automaker also introduced the "new” Sorento. Since this model was completely overhauled in 2011, this year Kia kept the esthetic changes to a minimum (or so it would seem at first glance). Much like the Forte, the exterior changes are nothing out …February 15, 2013

2014 Kia Forte: It has what it takes4.0/5

The Kia Forte was unveiled in 2009 as a 2010 model to replace the lifeless Spectra, but it never achieved the success that Kia was hoping for. In 2012, for example, it was outdone by its cousin/rival, the Hyundai Elantra. Indeed, the Elantra sold 50,950 units in Canada while the …February 11, 2013

2012 Kia Soul: New, but not too new4.0/5

When Kia unveiled its Soul in 2009, it was a breath of fresh air in the automobile industry. For once, a unique vehicle didn’t go too far. The Nissan Cube (and, later, the Juke) or the Scion xB pushed the envelope a little too far – and they continue to …November 10, 2011

2012 Kia Rio: Working-class luxury4.0/5

Not very long ago, automakers didn’t pay too much attention to the subcompact car category. Considered poor cousins without much potential for profit, these little cars rarely had the same research and development budgets as other car types. Needless to say, that was reflected in the overall product quality. If …October 13, 2011

2012 Kia Optima: The Magentis’ replacement at a glance

The all-new Kia Optima is replacing the relatively unknown Magentis. The soporific lines have been brushed aside with a better design. This is just as true on the inside the car, as the interior earns as many gold stars as the exterior. What’s more, the very modern design doesn’t compromise …April 14, 2011

2011 Kia Optima: Automaker’s amnesia!

It seems that Korean automaker Kia has a case of amnesia. Company directors have forgotten that for years they specialized in medium-quality cars at best. Many of you will remember that the brand made its debut in Canada a little over 10 years ago and, at the time, its vehicles …January 6, 2011

2011 Kia Forte5: A sedan with a bigger trunk

Not so long ago, Kia replaced the Spectra with a pretty sedan, the Forte. Since then and only since then have the words "pretty" and "Kia" been allowed in the same sentence. Next, the Korean brand launched the aptly named Forte Koup, a coupe derived from the sedan. And following …November 4, 2010

2011 Kia Sportage: All the ingredients!4.5/5

For many years, Kia has been trying to become a manufacturer that has more than just low-priced cars. But no matter what the Korean manufacturer does, if their products aren’t up to snuff, there’s no way they can reach this objective. Fresh off the recent introduction of several interesting new …August 11, 2010

2010 Kia Forte Koup: A Canadian premiere

Kia Canada Inc. invited Canadian automobile journalists to a day-long test drive of the brand new 2010 Kia Forte Koup that included a spin on the track at Mirabel’s ICAR Motorsport Complex. It was a wise decision indeed that was welcomed by Kia’s Canadian bigwigs, who make 40% of all …September 3, 2009

2010 Kia Forte: Happy trails to the Spectra!

The compact car segment remains one of the most competitive and includes interesting vehicles like the Mazda3 and the Honda Civic. The Korean manufacturer Kia was attempting to rival the heavyweights with the Spectra, a nice, but aging model that was nowhere near the level of its rivals. For 2009, …May 22, 2009

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