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The Truth About Cars
JUNE 5, 2023
You might remember that when yours truly flew to California last year to drive the 2023 Kia Sportage, I didn’t get to spend more than five minutes in the hybrid version. The Kia delivers here, too, thanks to a comfy cabin that blends functionality and design nicely. Some materials felt a bit cheap, though.
Clean Fleet Report
DECEMBER 25, 2021
The 2022 Kia Rio S is a small car with much going for it. Low-cost but not cheap. The front-wheel drive 2022 Kia Rio is powered by a 1.6-liter Clean Fleet Report tested the Kia Rio S five-door with standard equipment that included power windows, door locks and heated outside mirrors. Kia calls it a five-door.
EV Central
SEPTEMBER 1, 2024
Or VW and its Amarok work with Walkinshaw, or Kia and Hyundai’s dedication to local ride and handling programs. Again, that’s supercar-levels of performance, delivered via a relatively cheap, city-friendly EV. Think Nissan with its Warrior by Premcar program. And now it’s MG’s turn.
EV Central
MAY 23, 2024
Kia has unveiled its EV3 compact SUV ahead of a confirmed Australian arrival in 2025. Kia Australia would only confirm it would “launch in Australia in 2025,” but the above timings hint it would be early next year. 2024 Kia EV3 GT-Line – like a fun-sized EV9. 2024 Kia EV3 GT-Line – like a fun-sized EV9.
EV Central
OCTOBER 4, 2022
Very closely related to the Ioniq 5 crossover SUV and Kia EV6 , it rides on the same E-GMP architecture, has the same 400V/800V ultra-fast charging capability, same (in Long Range guise) 77.4kWh battery and same 239kW/605Nm from its twin motors. They’re a big improvement on the Ioniq 5’s slightly cheap looking and feeling doors.
EV Central
NOVEMBER 21, 2023
That’s over $10,000 more than a Kia EV6 GT , $26,000 more than Hyundai’s Ioniq 5 AWD Epiq and, for you combustion fans, a chunky $61,800 over what’s asked for the thrill-bringing Hyundai 130N Premium hot hatch. While there’s wireless phone charging, you must plug-in to use Apple CarPlay or Android Auto.
EV Central
SEPTEMBER 3, 2024
You’ll pay similar for a Tesla Model 3/Y, Renault Megane E-Tech, Hyundai Kona Electric and Kia Niro Electric, but you’re in a pricier realm than the likes of a BYD Atto 3 or MG4. Smarts are exclusively imported and sold by LSH Auto, a giant conglomerate operating three Mercedes-Benz dealerships in Australia: Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane.
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