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2006 Kia Rio Sub-Compact Economy Station Wagon

The body on Kia's new Rio economy car looks OK except for the big, ugly strips of black plastic that adorn the sides and bumpers. It's like a magazine cover model dressed in Hefty trash bags. Materials and construction seem below par in the Rio's cabin, but what can you expect with a $10,500 base price? You get what you pay for. Read More »

2005 Kia Sportage Compact Sport Utility Vehicle

For lead in box: Unlike many inexpensive SUVs, Kia's all-new Sportage doesn't resort to cheap styling gimmicks like plastic body panels and funky angles. It has a clean, simple shape that mimics high-end SUVs like the Acura MDX and Lexus RX series. Read More »

2006 Kia Rio Compact Sedan and Wagon

Kia from South Korea, now grouped beneath the corporate wing of the larger Korean automaker Hyundai, continues to update its portfolio of products. A make-over design for Rio arrives in 2006 riding on a longer wheelbase with a wider track plus an engine pushing boosted horsepower. Read More »

2006 Kia Sedona Minivan

Due next fall for the 2006 model-year is a new rendition of Kia's popular minivan, Sedona. Expect a completely new minivan with the package expanding in all directions over the current scale of Sedona, including a longer wheelbase and stretched length and width. Read More »

2005 Kia Sorento Mid-Size Sport Utility Vehicle

New Car Review of the 2005 Kia Sorento Mid-Size Sport Utility Vehicle Description: Mid-Size Sport Utility Vehicle Base MSRP Range: $18,995 – $25,650 Invoice Price Range: $18,010 – $23,860 Where built: South Korea Kia’s mid-size SUV has five doors with two-wheel-drive (2WD) or four-wheel-drive (4WD) traction and V6 power. Styling seems strong with keen lines and slick shapes disguising boxy ... Read More »

2005 Kia Sedona Minivan

Description: Minivan Base MSRP Range: $20,350 – $22,750 Invoice Price Range: $19,150 – $20,980 Where built: South Korea The minivan from Kia looks good in terms of its package size, the functionality of cabin space and seat arrangements, plus on-board safety systems and lots of preferred features as standard. Sized between minivans with short and long wheelbases, Sedona contains all ... Read More »