The 2012 Kia Soul brings hipster styling and a fun-to-drive nature to the realm of the practical hatchback. The 2012 Kia Soul arrives with a number of notable upgrades, including more powerful and fuel-efficient engines, new six-speed transmissions and revised steering. Styling has been updated inside and out, and there are a number of new [...]

The 2012 Kia Forte is a bit outclassed by newer competitors, but it still has a lot to offer in terms of value and style. For 2012, the Kia Forte lineup returns largely unchanged save for the midrange EX model, which gets a tilt-and-telescoping steering wheel. Revised gauges have also been added to the EX [...]

The 2012 Kia Optima is one of our top picks for a midsize sedan. With evocative styling, a long list of features and enjoyable driving dynamics, it’s easy to see why. For 2012, the Kia Optima receives the optional Uvo voice command system on all but the base models and a minor shuffling of features [...]

Because of a fun-to-drive nature, the 2012 Kia Sportage is often a realistic replacement for other top small crossover SUVs out there. For 2012, every Kia Sportage gets revised suspension tuning for improved handing. Kia has added more sound insulation to cut back noise. LX models get standard 17-inch alloy wheels and low-rolling-resistance tires. EX [...]

Feature-laden minivan, the 2012 Kia Sedona lags behind revamped rivals and begs for the upgrade treatment recently given to other Kia models. For 2012, The Kia Sedona carries over unchanged. The neglect of the Sedona is especially critical in light of the redesigned minivans from Chrysler, Dodge, Honda and Toyota. In comparison, Kia gave its [...]

The Kia Sportage has been completely redesigned for 2011. The 2011 Kia Sportage offers many improvements over the previous-generation Kia crossover, and now the Sportage matches up with the best crossover SUVs in the class. In terms of engine performance, the 2011 Kia Sportage is still pretty average when it comes to actual output, because [...]

The 2011 Kia Soul brings hipster styling and a fun-to-drive nature to the realm of the practical hatchback. The Kia Soul receives a few improvements for 2011, with new rear shock absorbers and standard rear disc brakes (replacing last year’s rear drums) being the most notable. Like the competition, the Kia Soul offers a long [...]

The 2011 Kia Sorento has been fully redesigned. Major changes include a switch to carlike unibody construction, more powerful engines and a new third-row seat. The 2011 Kia Sorento crossover SUV hits almost all the right notes, and it does so with the affordability you’d expect. The Sorento’s most obvious advantage over these models is [...]

The 2011 Kia Sedona delivers most of the features, comfort and safety of its more popular rivals without breaking the bank. For 2011, the Kia Sedona receives a minor styling refresh to bring it more in line with Kia’s latest design direction, as well as a smaller, yet more powerful and efficient 3.5-liter engine. The [...]

The 2011 Kia Optima Hybrid is an all-new model. The redesigned 2011 Kia Optima Hybrid offers sporty looks, plenty of standard features and a fuel-efficient powertrain. It should be a top choice for a 2011 hybrid family sedan. Kia has entered the green game for the first time with the all-new 2011 Kia Optima Hybrid. [...]