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The evergreen Kia Cerato sedan has been given a pretty solid makeover, with the hatch due for its own tickle and release later this year, plus GT versions for both are said to be on their way. There’s also been a range realignment name-wise.. We have driven the Kia Cerato S, Cerato Sport, and Cerato […]
Read More Kia Cerato Range For 2019.Kia‘s evergreen slightly bigger than small car, the Rio, has had a mild revamp inside and out for 2018. LED DRLs, digital radio, a reprofiled front bar are the obvious changes. And priced from $22,990 RRP plus $520 for premium paint, it’s not a bank buster either.It’s the solid, trusty, dependable 1.4L MPI petrol engine […]
Read More 2018 Kia Rio SLi: Car Review.There’s been few cars released into the automotive market that have divided opinions as much as the new 2018 Kia Stinger. Available in three trim levels and with a choice of two engines mated to the single transmission offered, an eight speed auto, the Stinger spent a fortnight with A Wheel Thing, in V6 twin […]
Read More 2018 Kia Stinger Si V6 and GT-Line Turbo Four: Car ReviewIt’s a highly anticipated and hotly debated subject encapsulated in two words: Kia Stinger. Kia’s been drip teasing information in the lead up to the official launch in September of 2017 and we now know more about what this car has to offer the Australian motoring public, in three trim levels. Engine & Tranmission: It’s […]
Read More 2018 Kia Stinger Details Released.There’s small cars, and there’s micro cars, and those that sort of slot in between. Kia’s Picanto is a small car that defies its external size to offer a well packaged and uncommonly roomy interior, all the while looking like it would fit into the tray of a four wheel drive ute. A Wheel Thing […]
Read More Car Review: 2017 Kia Picanto.Kia’s Soul is one of those cars that slips under the radar for no really good reason. Who knows if it’s the perception of the brand or of the name or the look, but it’s grossly unfair to disregard this car. Full stop. Yes, it’s squarish. Yes, it looks somewhat odd, like the two or […]
Read More Car Review: 2017 Kia SoulKia’s rollout of updated and revamped cars continues, with the Rio the latest of the family to receive a makeover. A Wheel Thing goes one on one with the $22000 (includes metallic paint)2017 Kia Rio Si.Straight up, gone are the goldfish goggle eyed headlights, trimmed down to slim line units from front on and sweeping […]
Read More Car Review: 2017 Kia Rio Si.SUVs are the big ticket seller in Australia and one of the brands that nails this market is Kia. The Sorento is their big gun here, and quite bluntly, the 2017 Kia Sorento GT-Line is an absolute pearler. Here’s why the $58490 (plus on roads) Sorento looks like a winner.It’s a seemingly tiny 2.2L diesel […]
Read More 2017 Kia Sorento GT-Line: A Wheel Thing Car ReviewKia’s much promised and much talked about Stinger has been officially uneiled at the 2017 Geneva International Car Show. Here’s what Kia had to say: Kia Motors has revealed the full European specification for the new Kia Stinger, a powerful fastback sports sedan. The new Kia Stinger (hereafter Stinger) closely follows the design and engineering […]
Read More Geneva Auto Show 2017When an SUV is nominated for, and wins, best car awards, there’s a fair bet something is being done right by the company that builds it. Kia’s Sorento was carsguide’s 2015 Car of the Year, Drive’s best SUV for 2015, and a winner in Australia’s Best Cars Family Wagon and SUV categories. A Wheel Thing […]
Read More 2016 Kia Sorento Si Petrol: Car Review.
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