Review: Kia JB.I Rio (2005-06) Overview Released in August 2005, the Kia JB Series I (JB.I) Rio was available as a sedan or five-door hatchback. Manufactured in Gwangmyeong, South Korea, the front-wheel drive Rio was powered by a 1.6-litre four-cylinder petrol engine that was mated to either a four-speed automatic or five-speed manual transmission. The […]
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Review: Kia JA Picanto (2017-on)
Overview Released in Australia in May 2017, the Kia JA Picanto was a light, five-door hatchback. Manufactured in Seosan, South Korea, the front-wheel drive Kia JA Picanto was initially powered by a 1.25-litre four-cylinder petrol engine that was mated to either a five-speed manual or four-speed automatic transmission. In April 2018, the JA Picanto range […]
Review: Kia TA Picanto (2016-17)
Overview Officially released in Australia in April 2016, the Kia TA Picanto was a light, five-door hatchback. Manufactured in Seosan, South Korea, the front-wheel drive Kia Picanto was powered by a 1.2-litre petrol engine that was mated to a four-speed automatic transmission. Upon its release, the Kia Picanto had a recommended retail price of $14,990 […]
Review: Kia MS Optima (2001-06)
Review: Kia MS.I Optima (2001-03) Overview Released in May 2001, the Kia MS Series I (MS.I) Optima was a mid-size sedan. Manufactured in Hwasung, South Korea, the front-wheel drive Optima was powered by a 2.5-litre V6 petrol engine that was mated to either a four-speed automatic or five-speed manual transmission. Engine The 2.5-litre G6BW ‘Delta’ […]
Review: Kia TF Optima (2011-15)
Review: Kia TF.I Optima (2011-13) Overview Released in January 2011, the Kia TF Series I (TF.I) Optima was a mid-size, front-wheel drive sedan. Manufactured in Hwasung, South Korea, the Optima was powered by a 2.4-litre four-cylinder engine that was mated to a six-speed automatic transmission with steering wheel gearshift paddles. The Optima range initially consisted […]
Review: Kia JF Optima (2015-19)
Review: Kia JF.I Optima (2015-18) Overview Released in Australia in November 2015, the Kia JF Optima was a mid-size sedan. Manufactured in Hwasung, South Korea, the front-wheel drive JF Optima was powered by 2.4-litre petrol and 2.0-litre turbocharged petrol engines for the Si and GT variants, respectively, while six-speed automatic transmissions were standard for both […]
Recalls & faults: Kia CK Stinger (2017-23)
Recalls: Kia Stinger Overview Manufacturers, or importers, issue recalls for defects or faults which have the potential to cause injury. Generally, manufacturers will inform the original buyers if their vehicle is subject to a recall and of the steps required to remedy the defect or fault. Please note that the recalls below (if any) are […]
Recalls & faults: Kia KM Sportage (2005-10)
Recalls: Kia KM Sportage Overview Manufacturers, or importers, issue recalls for defects or faults which have the potential to cause injury. Generally, manufacturers will inform the original buyers if their vehicle is subject to a recall and of the steps required to remedy the defect or fault. Please note that the recalls below (if any) […]
Recalls & faults: Kia QL Sportage (2015-21)
Recalls: Kia QL Sportage Overview Manufacturers, or importers, issue recalls for defects or faults which have the potential to cause injury. Generally, manufacturers will inform the original buyers if their vehicle is subject to a recall and of the steps required to remedy the defect or fault. Please note that the recalls below (if any) […]
Recalls & faults: Kia SL Sportage (2010-15)
Recalls: Kia SL Sportage Overview Manufacturers, or importers, issue recalls for defects or faults which have the potential to cause injury. Generally, manufacturers will inform the original buyers if their vehicle is subject to a recall and of the steps required to remedy the defect or fault. Please note that the recalls below (if any) […]