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Kia Debuts Kia Sonet Compact Crossover 

A smart urban compact SUV has just joined the Kia Motors lineup, setting new expectations for the compact SUV class. Kia has finally debuted the Kia Sonet to the world after giving us a peek at it back in February. The Kia Sonet, built for the automotive market in India, is offering first-in-class features, youthful style, and dynamic design. Similar to what the Kia Seltos has brought to the American automotive market, the Sonet is offering capable engines and a performance that is built for all weather conditions.  

Kia KX Cross U.S. Release Date and Availability

We’ve written a few times on our Kias You Can’t Buy featurette about the unique models that have come out of Kia’s joint manufacturing partnership in China. The Kia KX5 is like a special Chinese version of the Kia Sportage. The Kia K3 on the other hand is similar to the Kia Forte with a very unique style. The Kia K4 slots between the Kia Forte (K3) and Kia Optima (Kia K5) with a focus on sporty style.

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Kia KX5 U.S. Release Date and Availability

For us here in the United States, Kia offers a huge range of transportation options that is seemingly growing every year. Sure, we’re missing out on models like the Kia XCeed, Kia K3 and (most devastatingly) the Kia Optima Sportswagon. On the other hand, we’re one of the few markets to get models like the Kia Telluride. (more…)

Kia XCeed U.S. Release Date and Availability

When it comes to Kia’s lineup, there’s something for everyone and then some. This is especially true in the European market that sees omissions from the U.S. market like the Kia Telluride in favor of smaller vehicles that can better navigate the dense and narrow streets like the Kia Ceed. (more…)

Chinese Kia K3 Vs. Kia Forte

If you’ve spent any time around the Friendly Kia Blog, you’ve heard us echo every possible sentiment and take on the compact superstar Kia Forte. We’ve even declared it to be the car that the Honda Civic wishes it was. (more…)

Kia Pregio U.S. Availability and Release Date

Welcome back to Kias You Can’t Buy in the U.S., a blog featurette that teases you with some of the best and most obscure Kia vehicles on the planet which you can’t own. Today, we’re going to be doing something we’ve done only once before by looking at a Kia model whose import moratorium is right on the brink of expiration. (more…)

Kia K4 U.S. Release Date and Availability

With Kia being a global brand that seems to be enjoying a meteoric rise in popularity and desirability across the various markets in which it competes, there’s a lot of interesting stuff going on with the manufacturer outside of North America. One of those markets in which we typically see most of the new and exciting Kias we can’t buy is the Asian market. (more…)

Kia Pegas U.S. Release Date and Availability

Here in the United States, we’ve grown to love the Kia Rio and its subcompact charm. Slotting in below the compact Forte and above that nice 10-speed bike you got for your 12^th birthday, the Kia Rio offers drivers an uncommon number of features and an uncommon amount of functionality in a class known only for its bargain pricing. (more…)

Kia Sportage GT Line U.S. Release Date and Availability

When it comes to enjoying life behind the wheel, possibilities are an important consideration. After all, knowing that only a mild off-road trail separates you and a secluded beach with excellent vistas and soft, warm sand, makes that activity possible only if you have a vehicle that can get you there. (more…)