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  • Kia Sorento is the winner in customer satisfaction survey!

    202 -Kia SorentoKia Sorento has been named as the car most likely to make owners happy, according to the results of UK’s most comprehensive new car satisfaction survey. The results were published exclusively for Auto Express and witnessed the Sorento come out on top with a massive score of 92.05%. Kia’s leading Sorento SUV was also rated as having the best interior, while no car could match it when it comes to passenger and cargo space.

    Sorento has managed to beat the former Driver Power champion, the Peugeot 3008, proving that despite being on sale for so many years, it is a deeply satisfying vehicle to own and use. The third place was given to the Lexus RX, ahead of another Kia – Niro, and the second-generation Mazda CX-5.

    What managed to impress owners was the comfortable seats and boosted legroom and child-friendly features. Owners also have stated that they like the way the Sorento drives and, as with other Kia models, the infotainment delivers exactly what the driver wants – good stereo, clear sat-nav, and excellent smartphone connectivity.

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    Established in 2002, Driver Power is the biggest and most comprehensive car satisfaction survey in the UK. Drivers of cars of up to 24 months old are asked to review numerous aspects of ownership, across 31 areas that group in nine voting categories. The survey aims to deliver an objective rate and showcase what customers love about their new automobiles.

    This year’s top-ranked cars are:

    1. Kia Sorento
    2. Peugeot 3008
    3. Lexus RX
    4. Kia Niro
    5. Mazda CX-5
    6. Skoda Kodiaq
    7. Toyota Corolla
    8. Lexus IS
    9. Hyundai Ioniq
    10. Skoda Superb

     

  • Kia reveals a new eye-catching XCeed model – check it out!

    2020 Kia XCeedKia expands the XCeed range with a new addition to the lineup – Kia XCeed Edition! Available in three new vibrant finishes, the vehicle also features new technological gadgets, some advanced engineering solutions, and new utility goodies. Let’s check ‘em out!

    First of all, visually, new XCeed Edition adds new features to the CUV lineup as exclusive 18-inch alloy wheels, rear privacy glass, electrically folding and heated door mirrors, all along with faux leather upholstery. The optional “2” grade further boosts the smooth value for money ratio by including LED bi-function projection headlights with LED daytime running lights, silver roof rails, air conditioning, cruise control with speed limiter, Android AutoTM and AppleCarplayTM smartphone connectivity, a large touchscreen display and reversing camera. Sweet!

    In terms of safety features, new Kia XCeed comes with six airbags, Lane Keep Assist, High-Beam Assist, Driver Attention Warning, Forward Collision-Avoidance, Speed Limit Information Function, and Hill-Start Assist.

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    Offered with Kia’s trustworthy 118hp 1.0-liter T-GDi petrol unit, mated to a six-speed manual gearbox, which allows the vehicle to achieve a total of 44.1mpg on the latest WLTP combined driving cycle and emits CO2 emissions measured at 145g/km. The vehicle can chase a top speed of 115mph (207km/h) and accelerates from 0 to 100km/h in 10.9 seconds. Sweet!

    2020 Kia XCeed

    Source: Kia

  • 2020 Kia Telluride takes home a prestigious award! Details here!

    2020 Kia Telluride2020 Kia Telluride, brand’s most advanced SUV to date, has been named a winner at the Automobile All-Stars, an annual evaluation event held by leading publication Automobile with the sole purpose to determine the best vehicle in the year. In this year’s event, 21 vehicles across various segments were gathered for comparison and evaluation and only eight of them received the “All-Stars” recognition.

    However, new Telluride has managed to stand out from the crowd, because of the fact it is the first-ever SUV to claim the “Triple Crown” of the auto industry’s most prestigious honors: 2020 North American Utility Vehicle of the Year from North American Car of the Year (NACTOY)1; MotorTrend SUV of the Year; and a Car and Driver 10 Best. Neat!

    The editors of Automobile have tested the chosen 21 vehicles over multiple days of driving on various types of roads in and around the California high desert. After evaluating and scoring an array of criteria for every single machine, the jury has designed that there are only eight of the vehicles that are worthy of the recognition.

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    Additionally, along with the recognitions, Telluride is also one of KMA’s best-selling vehicles. Since going on sale in early 2019, there are over 70,000 units that have been sold. Designed and built in the US exclusively for the US market, Telluride is assembled in West Point, Georgia, and is the first Kia vehicle to be exported from the US.

    Source: Kia 

  • Hyundai and Kia present a next-gen ICT Connected shift system

    2020-Hyundai-Kia-ICT-Connected-Shift-System-910Hyundai Motor Company and Kia Motors Company announced that they have developed the world’s first predictive Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Connected Shift System, enabling the vehicle to automatically shift to the optimal gear after identifying the road and traffic situation ahead. Hyundai and Kia teams plan to apply the technology into future models.

    The technologies used to automatically shift depend on driver’s preferences, such as Smart Drive Mode – available on most current Hyundai and Kia models – ICT Connected Shift System is the first ICT to automatically shift the gear according to road and traffic conditions.

    ICT Connected Shift System uses next-gen software in the Transmission Control Unit (TCU) that collects and interprets real-time input form underlying technologies, including a dedicated 3D navigation system. It includes elevation, gradient, curvature and variety of road events as well as current traffic conditions. Radar detects the speed and distance between the vehicle and others and a forward-looking camera provides lane information.

    By utilizing all these inputs, TCU predicts the optimal shift for the current situation and an artificial intelligence algorithm automatically switches to the most suitable one. When Hyundai and Kia tested a vehicle with an ICT Connected Shift System on a heavily curved road, the frequency of shift was reduced to about 43 percent compared to vehicles without the system incorporated. This new technology also reduced the frequency of brake operation by approximately 11 percent, minimizing driving fatigue and brake wear.

    In addition, when rapid acceleration was required to enter a highway, the driving mode automatically switched to Sport Mode, making it easier to join the traffic flow. After merging with the other vehicles, the car automatically switches back to its original driving mode, enabling safe and comfortable ride.

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    Additionally, the engine brakes were automatically applied upon release of the accelerator pedal by determining speed bumps, downhill slopes and location of the speed limit change on the road. The changes in distance from the front car were detected by the front radar in order to adjust appropriate transmission gear automatically, which improved driving quality.

    Hyundai and Kia are planning to further develop the ICT Connected Shift System into an even more intelligent transmission technology, which can communicate with traffic signals based on the LTE or 5G technologies.

    Source: Hyundai; Kia

  • Kia Telluride is the winner at the 2020 ALG Design Innovation event

    2020 Kia Telluride Kia Telluride has won the 2020 ALG Design Innovation Award for Overall Design and Execution. ALG judges have praised the vehicle for its outstanding design and refined drivetrain system. As you might know, ALG, subsidiary of TrueCar, is an industry leader in vehicle residual value projections and has been operating for over 55 years.

    Kia Motors America

    Headquartered I Irvine, California, Kia Motors America has been one of the highest-ranked mass-market brands for five consecutive years according to J.D. power, and is recognized as one of the 100 Best Global Brands by Interbrand. Kia serves as the “Official Automotive Partner” of the NBA and offers full range of machines sold through a network of almost 800 dealers in the US, including vehicles and SUVs.

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    New Telluride, Sorento and Optima models are assembled oi the US – as it seems, the brand is determined to maintain its high positions as one of the most regarded and reliable mass-vehicle manufacturers. And it is of no surprise that Kia team has managed to receive such high recognition – for several years Kia is making anything within its power to prove itself worthy among the best automobile brands out there. As it seems, the entire team is tackling this daunting task with tons of finesse and confidence.

    Source: Kia 

  • 2019 Kia Telluride remains brand’s most awarded vehicle

    2019 Kia Telluride Kia Telluride remains brand’s most awarded vehicle in the past year. It is also the first SUV to win the “Triple Crown” of the auto industry’s most prestigious accolades: 2020 North American Utility Vehicle of the Year from North American Car of the Year, MotorTrend SUV of the Year and Car and Driver 10 Best.

    The 2019 Telluride model has also won numerous “Best of” honors and has managed to receive top honors from prestigious online, print and video outlets.

    And now the vehicle takes home one more prestigious award – NACTOY jurors have voted Telluride number one based on months of test drives, comparisons and other evaluations. Criteria for MotorTrend’s premier award are safety, efficiency, value, design and engineering refinement.

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    In addition to being Kia’s model with the most awards and recognitions in its first year on the market, Telluride is also one of KMA’s best-selling vehicles. Since its reveal in early 2019, there were nearly 60,000 Tellurides that have been sold and the demand continues to outpace supply. Designed and crafted in the US, Telluride remains the pearl in the entire Kia lineup.

    Source: Kia 

  • New Kia e-Niro continues to impress both skeptics and enthusiasts

    2020 Kia e-Niro Ever since the Kia e-Niro made its debut last year, it has been awarded with tons of recognitions from well-respected industry commentators. The electric e-Niro won Car of the Year at the 2029 What Car? Awards and was named “Game Changer” at the 2019 Autocar Awards. It was also recognized as the Best Electric Car at the Business Awards 2019 and grabbed the Eco Award at the 2019 CarWow Car of the Year Awards. Additionally, Auto Express has named the vehicle the Best Affordable Electric Car at the 2019 New Car Awards and Driving Electric announced it as Electric Car of the Year 2019.

    But even with this expanded list of recognitions, Kia decided not to rest on its laurels and for 2020 announces the “First Edition” lineup. Its standard equipment list is even more lengthy, and some of the features include new 10.25-inch touchscreen satellite navigation system with telematics system UVO Connect Services, LED headlights with bi-function projection, ambient lightning and a battery heating system.

    In terms of interior, there’s black leather upholstery, heated front seats, a heated steering wheel, an electronic parking brake and automatic air conditioning. The adaptive Smart Cruise Control with Stop and Go and the smart entry system make the driving experience more convenient, while the Apple CarPlay and Android Auto functions, along with the eight-speaker JBL premium sound system make it more pleasurable.

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    The award-winning zero tailpipe emission Kia e-Niro is already available to order from showrooms.

    Source: Kia 

  • 2020 Kia Telluride takes home one more award

    2020 Kia Telluride Kia Telluride has been awarded a 2020 Edmunds Top Rated Award, taking the win its category to earn the title of Top Rated SUV.

    The event itself, 2020 Edmunds Top-Rated Awards honors and recognizes the overall best vehicles of the year based on their extensive vehicle testing and rating process. The award represents the “golden standard of automotive excellence” and signifies that the chosen vehicles are the best-of-the-best on the road nowadays. Rather than honoring the newest machines out there, which may not be available yet, Edmund Top Rated provides a list of seven best machines that customers may want to check out.

    Kia’s popular three-row SUV has managed to earn numerous recognitions and praises for its rugged exterior, contemporary-styled cabin, and available advanced gadgets. Designed with families in mind, Telluride is also available with optional family-friendly systems such as Occupant Alert with Ultrasonic Sensors, Driver Talk, Quiet Mode and numerous more.

    Confidently does Kia step into the new decade with its numerous awards and recognitions that showcase how the entire team is determined to deliver customers even more and more advanced pieces of technology and engineering solutions.

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    New Telluride is the prime example of a vehicle that represents the principles of the brand – it is reliable, appealing and agile. Just as Kia itself.

    Source: Kia 

  • 2020 Kia Telluride is named “SUV of the Year”. Details here!

    2020 Kia Telluride With its sophisticated styling, refined handling, and excellent price-to-value ratio, the new 2020 Kia Telluride confidently wins “SUV of the year” by the Hispanic Motor Press Foundation. Kia’s largest and most agile SUV was recognized for its ample interior and cargo space, convenience and comfort, advanced technologies and overall excellent passive and active safety technologies.

    Designed in California and assembled in Georgia, 2020 Telluride’s appealing body shape and sophisticated exterior accents convey a spirit of adventure and rewarding driving experience. The sentiment is strengthened by its engineering qualities and advanced systems that altogether ensure excellent driving performance both on the road and off the road.

    As it comes to the event, the Hispanic Motor Press Foundation’s jury panels is comprised of Hispanic automotive journalists, bloggers, content creators and industry influencers selected by the organization’s advisory board. There are more than twenty automotive experts handpicked every year along with one jury director from the panel. The jury panel evaluates the vehicle from their perspective, however keeping the Hispanic audience’s preferences foremost in their minds.

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    As it seems, Kia continues its confident crusade towards becoming one of the most advanced and reliable automobile brands out there. Something more, it is apparent that the team is focused on delivering its customers only premium products and solutions – Kia brand is one of the automobile manufacturers that has consecutively won award after award and recognition after recognition.

     Source: Kia 

  • Kia reveals plans and specs for upcoming 2020 e-Niro and Soul models

    2020 Kia e-Niro With its latest update, the new e-Niro and the all-new Soul EV arriving in 2020, Kia will have two distinctive electric cars capable of covering a range of 280 miles range or more with a single charge and zero tailpipe emissions.

    The original allocation of the new e-Niro models for the UK has sold out within weeks of going on sale in 2019 and now for 2020, Kia Motors Limited has promised numerous more supplies to clear the existing 3,000 customer waiting list. The plan is to roll out the cars in the first six months of the new year and ensure even more supplies for the second half.

    With a relatively affordable price, the new e-Niro grants buyers with LED headlights, Battery Heating System and an enhanced cabin pack with a 10.25-inch Touchscreen Satellite Navigation, Telematics System and UVO Connect Services and Ambient Lighting. Customers who haven’t applied for the waiting already, have the chance to order the model at dealerships now for delivery in July next year.

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    The all-new Soul EV’s order-bank opened in July and deliveries are due to commence in April. It comes with improved specs and technology over predecessor models and benefits from the same batteries and powertrain as the e-Niro lineup.

    Source: Kia 

  • 2020 Kia Telluride wins SUV of Texas award!

    2020 Kia Telluride Kia Telluride, the latest addition to the lineup has proved that it is not only bigger and bolder, but also more isofar it was named “SUV of Texas” at the 2019 Texas Auto Writers Association Truck Rodeo. Additionally, Telluride was also named the “Mid-Size SUV of Texas”.

    The annual competition sees more than 60 TAWA automotive journalist members from all across the US converge for a two-day evaluation of the industry’s best trucks, SUVs, and CUVs. These notable wins are follow up to Telluride being named “SUV of Texas” and “Mid-Size SUV” category winner at TAWA’s Auto Roundup event in April 2019. Results of both events are based on assessment of the TAWA journalist members who attended the events and evaluated participating vehicles across a wide variety of criteria.

    After driving each vehicle on predetermined off-road and street courses, TAWA members voted on the top machines in a variety of categories. Journalists were encouraged to drive the automobiles as they would if they were simulating their own day-to-day driving conditions.

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    As it seems, new Kia Telluride has managed to impress the jury and remind everyone that the entire team is focusing on delivering its fans and customers exclusively high-quality engineering solutions and overall advanced vehicles that are worth the checkout!

    Source: Kia 

  • Kia Picanto is named Best Value Car by Sunday Motor Awards!

    2019 Kia PicantoKia Picanto has been awarded with the Best Value Car at the Sunday Times Motor Awards 2019 event. The vehicle was launched back in 2017 with a wide range of standard features – smartphone incorporation, reversing camera with dynamic guidelines and a larger 7-inch touchscreen satellite navigation.

    The editors and writers of the Sunday Times Driving and Driving.co.uk along with the specialists from Times Luxx magazine and Sun Motors have managed to draw up shortlists for each of the categories.  However, the winners are those who chose the Picanto as the winner at the event.

    As it seems, the agile engine, along with the compact packaging and fun-to-drive character are key features for nominating the vehicle as one of the few finalists and eventually winning the format. Kia Picanto is a representative of the so-called A-segment city vehicle and comes with ample interior space, sexy exterior looks, high specification and competitive pricing.

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    Other Kia vehicles that have won or were nominated for Times Motor Awards are the e-Niro, ProCeed and many more. Additionally, Kia has also been named Best Manufacturer of the year!

    Source: Kia