The 2009 Magentis from Kia has benefited from several aesthetic touch-ups that have provided a more mature and most certainly more elegant silhouette. These changes should allow it to shine in the market of intermediate vehicles, so popular in America. In terms of mechanics, motors have been improved. The 2,4 litre four cylinder motor has gone from 162 to 175 horsepower, while the 2,7 litre V6 has inherited of 190 horsepower, a fivefold increase in power. The interior and the dashboard have been entirely redesigned.
Despite a style makeover two years ago, the Kia Magentis still finds itself far from the limelight. Indeed, those in the hunt for an intermediate sedan tend to look to the Chevrolet Malibu, Ford Fusion, Honda Accord or Toyota Camry, among others. Even the Hyundai Sonata, which shares several mechanical …
This year, with its pleasant shape and welcoming passenger compartment, the Soul is without a doubt the darling of the Kia line-up, and the Forte has been successful too. Don’t forget however, that the Magentis has undergone substantial changes in the past months and it offers excellent value standard equipment …
Hyundai on Wednesday revealed plans to invest more than $50 billion USD in South Korea by 2026, with a huge chunk dedicated to boosting the development and production of electric vehicles . Along with its affiliate Kia , Hyundai is the world's third-largest automaker by sales, but the South Korean …
Every year, the World Car Awards are announced during a special ceremony at the New York International Auto Show . There are six categories, and remarkably, a pair of vehicles from Chinese automaker BYD were among the finalists in two of them. For the past 20 years, the World Car …
SUVs may rule the road, but traditional passenger cars are still fighting. Case in point: the all-new 2025 Kia K4 that is making its global debut today at the New York Auto Show. This model is set to replace both the compact Forte and the midsize K5 . In Canada, …
Who doesn’t want a compact SUV? These practical and family-friendly vehicles are seemingly everywhere now and there are many reasons to like them. But which ones stand out as the best buys in the segment for Canadian drivers? The team at The Car Guide has analyzed all the various models …
A problem involving the charging system and the 12V battery on several electric vehicles from Hyundai, Kia and Genesis is now forcing the automaker to recall a large number of units. Possibly up to 600,000 vehicles could be affected globally, including 170,000 in South Korea, 147,000 in the U.S. and …
Kia today revealed the design of its brand new K4 sedan with the intention to provide more details during the world premiere at the New York Auto Show in less than a week. This next-generation compact sedan will serve as a direct replacement for the long-running Forte . It will …
The selection of electric SUVs and crossovers keeps expanding in 2024. The Chevrolet Blazer EV and Honda Prologue are finally arriving, while the Hyundai Kona Electric is completely redesigned. You also have to keep an eye on the VinFast VF 6 and VF 7 coming from Vietnam, not to mention …
Kia is gearing up to introduce the next generation of its compact sedan, the Forte . Look for a brand new design, new approach and even a new name—K4. The global design reveal is scheduled on March 21, one week before the official public debut at the 2024 New York …
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