Kias

Kia’s refreshes its £10k Picanto and packs it with big-car tech

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Kia’s Picanto supermini just became a little spicier with a series of new upgrades and safety features that you’d expect to see on much bigger cars. The South Korean manufacturer said it had made ‘substantial upgrades’ to its smallest and most frugal value-for-money model which comes with a seven-year, 100,000-mile warranty as standard. This includes … Read more

Kia’s new Rio supermini gets hybrid technology for 2020

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Her name may be Rio but unlike the subject of Duran Duran’s hit song of the same name, the new fourth-generation Kia Rio hatchback is enjoying a significant upgrade rather than a dance in the sand. The new Rio features Kia’s first electrified petrol 48-volt mild-hybrid powertrain and comes complete with a face-lifted exterior, updated … Read more

Kia’s new seven-seater Sorento SUV is a triumph, says RAY MASSEY

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Next month’s Geneva Motor Show marks the unofficial start of spring for me.  As the new March 2020 registration plate rolls out, the real-world stars among the pricey supercars will include Korean car firm Kia’s new flagship 4th-generation seven-seater Sorento SUV. This new Sorento is another triumph for Korea, which is still celebrating Oscar glory … Read more