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Kia introduces more fuel-efficient Gen 3 2019 Forte; first “Smart Stream” powertrain

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At the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS), Kia Motors America (KMA) unveiled the third-generation 2019 Forte compact sedan. The new powerplant can be paired with either a six-speed manual or Kia’s all-new Intelligent Variable Transmission (IVT). Housed underneath the Forte’s longer hood is a second-generation 2.0-liter

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Road Test: 2022 Kia Niro Plug-in Hybrid

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The EPA 46 MPG Is Only the Start. But with the 2022 Kia Niro Plug-in Hybrid (PHEV) we obliterated the “official” number in our real world driving. But with the 2022 Kia Niro Plug-in Hybrid (PHEV) we obliterated the “official” number in our real world driving. You had me at 46 MPG. Wonderfully Efficient.

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Flash Drive: 2023 Kia Sportage

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When Kia says the 2023 Sportage is all-new, believe them. But it is more than a larger and more capable Sportage, now in its fifth generation and Kia’s longest-running model, but one that offers three propulsion systems, including the X-Pro trail-rated model for those who want to go off-roading. Something for Everyone. Sportage Hybrid.

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Road Test: 2022 Kia K5 GT 2.5L

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Built on an all-new platform, the K5 is wider, longer and lower than the Optima, more powerful, and takes design cues from the performance minded Kia Stinger. So what does Kia do? The 2022 Kia K5 GT is offered with one engine and transmission. at 24 mpg city/32 highway/27 combined while running on 87 octane. More Power.

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Road Test: 2022 Kia Rio S 5-door Hatchback

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The 2022 Kia Rio S is a small car with much going for it. The front-wheel drive 2022 Kia Rio is powered by a 1.6-liter This combination delivers EPA fuel economy numbers of 33 mpg city/41 highway/36 combined. The base price for the 2022 Kia Rio S 5-door is $17,090. Basic Transportation Kicked-up a Notch. Drivetrain.

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JATO: US demand for pickups remains strong despite price increases

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From the 2010 model year through to September 2019, 14.6% market share in 2019. This is such a strong performance, that if the F-150 were its own brand, it would have been the 9 th best-seller, slotting between Kia and Subaru (5.4 of all 2019 pickups having such products installed as standard. mpg vs. 17.8

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Road Test: 2022 Kia Stinger GT-Line RWD

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All-new in 2018, the 2022 Kia Stinger continues to turn heads by those that know cars. This coupe was Kia’s first entry into the five-passenger, four-door sportback GT world–and they got it right. Designed in Kia’s Frankfurt, Germany, design studio and built in Sohari, Korea, the Stinger is truly a world car. mpg, and 33.0

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