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KIA EV6 GT: A NEW HIGH-PERFORMANCE BENCHMARK IN THE CROSSOVER SEGMENT
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Kia’s most powerful production car ever dispatches 0-100 km/h in just 3.5 seconds; boasts a top speed of 260 km/h High-tech all-electric powertrain delivers 585 PS and 740 Nm of torque Dedicated GT drive mode enhances responses for an exhilarating driving experience Complementing blistering power and performance is an impressive 424 km driving range and 800V ultra-fast charging tech to deliver...

The Kia Telluride wins AJAC Best Large Utility Vehicle in Canada for 2023
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The Automobile Journalists Association of Canada (AJAC) just released their winners for 2023! “AJAC journalists submitted more than 1,700 ballots based on real-world test drives and produced this list of winners presented today in collaboration with the Montreal International Auto Show, ” said Michel Crépault, AJAC president. “In producing these results, our journalist members demonstrated...

Kia Canada ends 2022 on a high note with best December sales in company history
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On the heels of a best-ever November, Kia Canada is closing out 2022 with another best-ever month of sales in December with 5,466 units delivered, a 67.4% increase over December 2021. Seltos led the highest sales at 1,286 units, followed by Forte at 1,164 units and the all-new Sportage at 631 units. The Seltos remains as the top-selling model for its second year running with 16,165 vehicles...

Kia named ‘Manufacturer of the Year’ at 2022 TopGear.com Awards
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Kia has been named ‘Manufacturer of the Year’ at the 2022 TopGear.com Awards, finishing the year on a high. This is the second consecutive year that Kia has taken home a win at the TopGear.com awards; last year, the newly launched EV6 won the ‘Crossover of the Year’ category. Kia has launched several game-changing models in Europe this year – notably the fifth-generation Sportage and all-new...

Kia receives the most model awards in the J.D. Power 2023 U.S. ALG Residual Value Awards
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Telluride, Sportage, K5, Soul and Rio earn J.D. Power awards for having the highest residual value within their respective segments Kia is the most improved mass market brand year over year Last week, Kia took home the highest number of model awards – five – in the J.D. Power 2023 U.S. ALG Residual Value Awards. The segment wins by Telluride (Midsize SUVs with 3-row seating), Sportage (Compact...

The Award Winning Telluride Dominates the Road with Two New Trims
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Since its launch in 2019, the Telluride has grown to become Kia's most admired vehicle, an up-and-coming SUV acclaimed for its unparalleled design, comfort, space and practicality. Kia Canada today announced significant improvements in overall styling, safety and comfort features and two all-new trims in the lineup to further strengthen Telluride's position in the large SUV market Two brand-new...

First Images Of The Next Kia Seltos Redesign
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Kia is giving the model some changes. The upgraded version will be presented at the Busan Motor Show in South Korea next month; after that it will launch on its domestic market, before arriving in North America most likely early next year. The images reveal a new design for the front grille and the bumper. The space reserved for the fog lights also changes a bit, while the headlights now...

Kia Ranks First As The Brand With the Least Problems in the First three Months of Ownership
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The Most Reliable Car Brands on the Road When you buy a new car, you want to ensure you're getting the most value for your money. That doesn't mean that you're looking for bells and whistles. Most often it means you're looking for the most reliable car to bring into your life. Using data from J.D. Power and Associates, GOBankingRates has put together a list of the manufacturers with the least...

Kia's Lane Keep and Lane Follow Assist Explained
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Kia Lane Keeping Assist uses a front window camera to detect whether or not you’re driving within your lane. If you stray from your lane, it will use visual and audio cues to alert you, so you can correct your steering. Moreover, with some features turned on, the vehicle can actively steer itself into the center of the lane. How Kia Lane Keeping Assist Works When Lane Keep Assist is on, an...

Kia’s First-Ever Sportage Plug-In Hybrid Set to Arrive this Fall!
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Earlier this year, Kia Canada announced the complete redesign of one of the brand’s most popular models, the 2023 Sportage. This fifth-generation model is sportier, more dynamic, more connected and more innovative than ever before. From bold lines on the exterior, to the sleek and high-tech interior and the absolute latest in safety and convenience features, the Sportage will undoubtedly...

Kia's rugged EV9 Spotted (Spy Shots)
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Kia's latest prodigy in the EV universe have been spotted in the wild! Underpinning the vehicle will be Hyundai Motor Group's E-GMP platform (Same platform used in the Hyundai IONIC 5 and 6 and our very own EV6). The platform features an 800-volt electrical system, bi-directional charging, and, in Kia's EV6 GT, offers up a meaty 576 hp and 546 lb-ft torque. If we look at the specs of the EV9...

Kia Wins First Ever CBB Residual Value Awards.
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The 2022 Best Residual Value Awards measure vehicles values into the future. These awards recognize which vehicles are expected to hold the largest percentage of their MSRP 48 months after the original date of purchase. These awards are presented in 21 categories of cars, trucks, SUVs and EVs. We are the proud winner of two awards form Canadian Black Book in its firts annual Residual Value...