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Customised Kia Stinger GTs sting at SEMA

Arguable the most anticipated mainstream model of 2017, the all-new Kia Stinger GT is the Korean car maker’s first attempt at high performance motoring. And this week the twin-turbo V6 Stinger is going to sting even more with two fully customised examples on display at the 2017 SEMA show in …

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Updated 2018 Kia Sorento gains new 8-speed box and safety features

Kia’s Sorento large SUV has been updated for 2018. The changes include a new eight-speed automatic across the range, a higher and longer body for increased internal space, revised and improved ride and handling characteristics, a new infotainment incorporating Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, AEB across the range, Lane Keeping Assist, Driver Attention …

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Kia Proceed Concept unveiled – previews next-gen cee’d

Kia has taken the wraps off its stunning new Proceed Concept ahead of its world debut at the 2017 Frankfurt International Motor Show on 12 September. Designed at Kia’s European design centre in Frankfurt, just 500 metres from where it will be unveiled, the Proceed Concept indicates what the next-generation …

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Kia previews next cee’d with shooting brake concept

Kia has given us an early preview of the next-generation Kia cee’d with this sexy and as-yet, unnamed concept which is due to bow in at the 2017 Frankfurt International Motor Show on September 12. Designed by the company’s European design centre in Frankfurt which is just 500m away from …

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Kia Stinger GT brings 272kW/510Nm from just $48,990

Kia has today announced that its highly-anticipated Stinger GT performance flagship will hit Australian shores with a sub-$60,000 recommended retail price. The sharp pricing will put the Stinger GT in direct collision course with the upcoming Holden Commodore VXR and Chrysler 300 SRT. Set to arrive in showrooms in Q3 2017, …

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More potent Kia Stinger GTR ruled out, for now

The new Kia Stinger, which is set for an Australian launch later this year, hasn’t been taken to the maximum yet, according to Albert Biermann who is responsible for Kia/Hyundai’s performance range. In an interview with Motoring, Biermann said there could potentially be another model to sit above the current …

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Kia Stonic compact SUV unveiled – not for Australia

Kia has taken the wraps off their new baby SUV, the Kia Stonic, which is set to be an important conquest model for Kia in Europe in the fast-growing compact SUV segment that counts the Mazda CX-3 and recently launched Toyota C-HR as rivals. Michael Cole, Chief Operating Officer of …

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Kia to enter compact SUV segment with new Stonic crossover

Kia will enter the compact SUV market with a new B-segment crossover called ‘Stonic’, a name it says is a combination of speedy and tonic “which refers to the first and last note on the musical scale”. The new city crossover will slot below the company’s strong selling Sportage mid-size SUV …

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2017 Kia Rio Review – SLi automatic

The Kia Rio is one of the more popular small cars in Australia and is the Korean manufacturer’s global hit, with annual sales approaching 500,000, accounting for 16% of Kia’s annual sales. However, its profile in Europe is still a little lacking compared to segment leaders such as the Volkswagen …

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Kia’s much improved 2017 Picanto lands

Kia’s new 2017 Picanto city hatchback has landed in Australia promising new levels of refinement, technology, quality and unbeatable value. Now in its third-generation, the new Picanto brings a new, more assertive design and improved cabin to the A-segment. “The current Picanto was a toe in the water for us in …

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Three turbo engines announced for Kia Stinger range

Kia has revealed the full specification for the new Stinger, the Korean brand’s latest fastback sports sedan. The specification confirmed today at the Geneva motor show is for the European market, but it’s expected to be the same for the rest of the world. Under the long bonnet of the Kia …

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2017 Kia Rio arrives in Australia priced from $16,990

The fourth-generation 2017 Kia Rio small hatch has arrived on Australian shores, promising enhanced ride and handling, improved safety and full connectivity. Sporting a thoroughly revised design, the Rio is defined by straight lines and smooth surfacing, giving the car a more mature and European character than its predecessor. The …

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