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Opinion: IIHS: Small Cars Are Big On Damage In Low-Speed Collisions

11 Jun 2009 07:30:00 PDT

Written by Matt Hardigree
The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) tested the seven most popular small cars — the smart ForTwo, Chevy Aveo, Mini Cooper, Toyota Yaris, Honda Fit, Hyundai Accent and the Kia Rio — in four different low-speed tests: front bumper, front corner, rear bumper, rear corner. The c...

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Opinion: Safety features slashed for Australian cars

10 Jun 2009 17:05:28 PDT

In contrast, the New Zealand Kia Soul has all these features and earns the top 5-star rating from ANCAP.” ANCAP also announced the Audi Q5 and Skoda Superb earned 5-star ratings, based on crash tests conducted by EuroNCAP. The Kia Cerato and Suzuki ... 2010 Kia Soul road test Examiner.com

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Opinion: What has the quality been like for newer Kia Automobiles (late 2000's models)?

08 Jun 2009 17:29:01 PDT

Written by carwhisperer
What have the Review companies like JD Power, Consumer Reports, and the automotive magazines said overall about the quality of newer Kia Models? Also, with the details released for the new Kia Forte Koup, will it be of good quality?

Original story at Edmunds Answers .

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Opinion: First Drive: 2010 Kia Forte

19 May 2009 02:07:02 PDT

Canada The LX and EX models use a 2.0-litre version of the four-cylinder “world engine”, which was developed jointly by Hyundai (Kia's parent), Mitsubishi and Chrysler. In the Forte, it makes 156 horsepower and 144 lb-ft of torque, which are competitive ...

Original story at CanadianDriver .

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Opinion: Kia puts its spirit into all-new Soul

16 Apr 2009 15:27:29 PDT

Soul rides on a new platform that isn't shared with any other Kia or Hyundai vehicles. Constructed with more than 70 percent high-tensile-strength steel to enhance structural strength without adding a lot of weight, the new Kia body was engineered for ...

Original story at Washington Times .

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Review: The New 2009 Kia Cerato - The Verdict

19 Mar 2009 07:24:00 PDT

Written by feeds@pressportal.com.au
We test drive the Kia Cerato and tell you what we think. The new Kia Cerato (pronounced 'Charato' in those clever new TV commercials) is the perfect choice for people seeking a modern, well-engineered and more efficient car to reduce their ownership costs without compromising quality, s...

Original story at PressPortal Automotive .

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Used Vehicle Review: Kia Spectra, 2005-2008

11 Feb 2009 21:01:53 PST

Canada By Chris Chase The second-generation Kia Spectra, which reached Canada as a 2005 model, was actually Kia’s third attempt at cracking the compact car class. The first was the Sephia, an underwhelming model sold here in the late 1990s. ... Auto123 - Automotive News

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2009 Kia Amanti Luxury Review

08 Feb 2009 01:22:44 PST

Canada Anyway, Kia launched the Amanti in 2003 and, since then, the company manages to attract hundreds of Canadian buyers who would have otherwise purchased a Buick Lucerne, Ford Taurus, Toyota Avalon, Chrysler 300 or even a Hyundai Azera. ...

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Opinion: 2007 Kia Spectra EX in Granbury, TX 76049

12 Jan 2009 09:48:20 PST

Written by rss@youtube.com (classicchevroletgran)
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2009 Kia Rondo EX V6 Road Test Review

24 Dec 2008 23:08:25 PST

The Kia Rondo is exactly the kind of vehicle many rival automakers wish they had right now - a compact, fuel-efficient, all-purpose little runabout that might find a useful niche in the fleet field as it becomes more widely known. The Rondo is best described as a microvan combined with a com...

Original story at Carpages.ca Road Tests .

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Review: 2008 Kia Rondo7, A Weekend with my Family

04 Dec 2008 16:45:00 PST

Written by feeds@pressportal.com.au
We were lucky enough to get a second go in the Rondo7, Kia’s affordable and popular people mover. Kia has always been popular in the MPV segment, over six years ago Kia introduced the Carnival, an 8 seater people mover sub $30K. And nowadays Kia has surprised us again introducing a 7 seater peo...

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2009 Kia Borrego 4x4 Review - First Drive

17 Nov 2008 14:54:24 PST

- Nov 17, 2008 Powering the Borrego is either the base 3.8L V-6 that's good for 276 hp and 267 lb-ft of torque, or the optional 4.6L V-8 sourced from the Hyundai Genesis ...

Original story at Four Wheeler .

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Kia Sportage Video Review - Kelley Blue Book

17 Nov 2008 09:29:46 PST

Written by rss@youtube.com (kbb)
FOR MORE CAR VIDEOS & REVIEWS VISIT: http://www.kbb.com/videos 2008 2009 Kia Sportage. Upon its debut, Kias Sportage compact SUV had Americans who were accustomed to driving big, V8-powered leviathans scratching their heads in disbelief. Four-dollars-per-gallon for gasoline ca...

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Review: 2008 Kia Rondo, the best new family car for the money

17 Nov 2008 05:13:30 PST

- Nov 17, 2008 The Rondo’s standard 2.4-liter 4-cylinder engine is shared with the midsize Kia Optima and Hyundai Sonata midsize sedans, and it offers more pep than many ...

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Day-by-Day Review: 2009 Kia Magentis LX

11 Nov 2008 19:00:32 PST

Written by James Bergeron
Picture Gallery: 2009 Kia Magentis LX | Day 1 | Day 2 | Day 3 | Day 4 | Discuss 2009 Kia Magentis LX MSRP as tested (excluding destination): $25,495 For more information on Kia and the Magentis visit Kia Canada 2009 Kia Magentis LX MSRP as tested (including destination): $25,495

Original story at CanadianDriver .

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Review: Kia Sorento 2.5L Turbo Diesel, A Soft Roader Capable of Off Roading

05 Nov 2008 03:35:00 PST

We’ve just spent a week driving Kia’s Sorento medium sized 4x4 powered by a new 2.5L Turbo Diesel engine. But before we tell you about the soft leather seats in the luxury trimmed EX-L model, let’s see where this vehicle fits into the Australian automotive landscape. As Australian buyers con...

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