Not to be outdone by its own parent company in the B-size crossover segment, Kia has taken the wraps off its own Stonic. The new Kia Stonic is the brands entry into the hot sub-compact crossover segment and close cousin to the newly-revealed Hyundai Kona. Unlike Hyundai, Kia did not take a radical approach to the Stonic's design. Generally speaking,… Read More...
Crossover all the things. At least that seems to be the running strategy at most automakers as buyer preferences shift to crossovers and SUVs. In this case, Kia is showing off its upcoming Stonic crossover in some official sketches it released in South Korea. The Stonic is slated to be the brand's competitor to the Nissan Juke (Kicks?) and Kia… Read More...
Hyundai says it will provide its Kia brand a fuel cell vehicle within three years. At least, that's what Lee Ki-sang, senior vice president of the Eco Technology Center at Hyundai Group has told Automotive News. Ki-sang says there are primarily two reasons Hyundai will not launch a fuel cell vehicle simultaneously under the Hyundai and Kia brands. The first… Read More...
Kia surprised many back in January when it revealed the Stinger GT sedan. The rear-wheel-drive sedan is anything but a typical Kia, a trend that continues with the car's performance stats, which include a zero to 60 mph time of around 4.9 seconds. This week Kia revealed the car in South Korea and provided the additional statistics on the Stinger… Read More...
Kia's marketing chief for Europe has confirmed that a hydrogen fuel-cell vehicle is in development and will be introduced by the company in 2021. Speaking to Autocar, Artur Martins indicated that the new car would be a larger model with an underlying platform that could accommodate combustion, hybrid, EV and fuel cell powertrains. Set to adopt a unique design that… Read More...
After releasing two teasers for its Super Bowl ad campaign, Kia Motors' has revealed the full-length version of its "Hero's Journey" spot featuring actress and comedian Melissa McCarthy. Set to air during the third quarter of the game on February 5, the ad features McCarthy as an eco warrior who is attempting to save the planet with the help of… Read More...
Citing a company official, The Truth About Cars reports that an all-electric version of the Kia Niro will likely join the upcoming hybrid and plug-in versions of the subcompact crossover. In response to a query regarding the possibility of a Niro EV, Orth Hedrick, Kia America vice president of product planning simply said "Stay tuned." Hedrick's response hints that the… Read More...
Kia Motors has released the second teaser for a one minute Super Bowl ad spot showcasing the new 2017 Niro crossover. Featuring actress and comedian Melissa McCarthy, the "Iceberg" video segment highlights the 24-Hour Roadside Assistance feature available with the Kia Nero Touring edition. The full version of the ad is scheduled to air during the third quarter of the… Read More...
Today Kia announced pricing for the all-new Niro, which will start at $23,790 after destination. The news comes just a day after Kia began teasing its Super Bowl commercial, which will feature the Niro as well. The $23,790 base price gets buyers the FE trim level, which includes basic necessities such as 16-inch wheels, 7-inch touchscreen, power windows, keyless entry,… Read More...
Kia Motors has released a teaser for a 60 second ad spot for the 2017 Niro which is set to air during the third quarter of the Super Bowl on February 5. Featuring actress Melissa McCarthy, the ad is said to trace a "heroic and harrowing journey stretching from the polar ice caps to an arid desert" in an effort… Read More...
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