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Korea’s oldest car manufacturer was established in 1944 as Kyungsung Precision Industry, initially producing bicycles – first as parts then as complete products. From producing Korea’s first bicycle, the company –trading as Kia from 1952 – compiled a number of other mobility milestones in Korea. The first car didn’t arrive until 1974, though its production capabilities quickly drew the attention of Peugeot and Fiat – to build the 504 and 132, respectively. Australia’s first taste of a Kia-made model was the Mazda 121 in 1987, followed by the (related) Ford Festiva. Kia entered Australia properly in 1997 with models including the popular Sportage. Hyundai bought a majority stake in its compatriot the same year during the Asian financial crisis, and the two brands continue to share significant resources for immense economies of scale. Kia vehicles are renowned for value – and Kia introduced a seven-year warranty locally in 2014 – though the company’s models also adopted greater visual appeal after Peter Schreyer was appointed chief designer in 2006.

 

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2017 Kia Rio
Engine
1.4 Litre
Power
74KW
Drive
Front Wheel Drive
Transmission
2 Different Types
Body
5 Seats, 5 Doors
Fuel
5.6 - 6.2 L/ 100 km
From $17,490 Ancapn/a Repayments From$ 57p/w
2017 Kia Picanto
Engine
1.2 Litre
Power
63KW
Drive
Front Wheel Drive
Transmission
Automatic
Body
5 Seats, 5 Doors
Fuel
5.3 L/ 100 km
From $18,427 Ancap Repayments From$ 71p/w
2017 Kia Cerato
Engine
2 Litre
Power
112KW
Drive
Front Wheel Drive
Transmission
2 Different Types
Body
5 Seats, 4 - 5 Doors
Fuel
7.2 - 7.3 L/ 100 km
From $19,990 Ancap Repayments From$ 65p/w
2017 Kia Soul
Engine
2 Litre
Power
112KW
Drive
Front Wheel Drive
Transmission
Sports Automatic
Body
5 Seats, 5 Doors
Fuel
8 L/ 100 km
From $28,727 Ancapn/a Repayments From$ 105p/w
2017 Kia Rondo
Engine
2 Litre
Power
122KW
Drive
Front Wheel Drive
Transmission
Sports Automatic
Body
5 - 7 Seats, 5 Doors
Fuel
7.9 L/ 100 km
From $30,787 Ancap Repayments From$ 112p/w
2017 Kia Sportage
Engine
2 - 2.4 Litre
Power
114 - 136KW
Drive
2 Different Drive Types
Transmission
Sports Automatic
Body
5 Seats, 5 Doors
Fuel
6.4 - 8.5 L/ 100 km
From $32,630 Ancap Repayments From$ 105p/w
2017 Kia Optima
Engine
2 - 2.4 Litre
Power
138 - 180KW
Drive
Front Wheel Drive
Transmission
Sports Automatic
Body
5 Seats, 4 Doors
Fuel
8.3 - 8.5 L/ 100 km
From $38,295 Ancap Repayments From$ 123p/w
2017 Kia Sorento
Engine
2.2 - 3.3 Litre
Power
147 - 199KW
Drive
2 Different Drive Types
Transmission
Sports Automatic
Body
7 Seats, 5 Doors
Fuel
7.8 - 9.9 L/ 100 km
From $45,207 Ancap Repayments From$ 159p/w
2017 Kia Carnival
Engine
2.2 - 3.3 Litre
Power
147 - 206KW
Drive
Front Wheel Drive
Transmission
Sports Automatic
Body
8 Seats, 5 Doors
Fuel
7.7 - 11.6 L/ 100 km
From $45,722 Ancap Repayments From$ 161p/w