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Kia Sportage: Final report

After 12 months, it’s time to say a fond farewell to our classy SUV

Long-term tests

27 Feb 2012

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Kia Track'ster unveiled

New hot hatch Kia takes on Ford Focus ST with a 247bhp 2.0-litre turbocharged engine and four-wheel drive

News

8 Feb 2012

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Kia Optima

Bold new family car aims to rival the Ford Mondeo and Skoda Superb – so should they be worried?

Road tests

24 Jan 2012

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Kia Rio vs VW Polo

Downsizing to an eco-friendly supermini can slash your costs. But does Kia’s ultra-efficient new Rio demand any compromises? We find out as it meets t…

Car group tests

19 Dec 2011

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Kia Optima 1.7 CRDi

We drive the new Mondeo-rivalling Kia Optima, hoping to storm the family saloon class with its striking looks and value for money

Road tests

6 Dec 2011

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Kia Sportage: Fourth report

A recent scrape has shown just how popular the Kia is proving – as parts shortages mean we faced a month-long wait for a repair

Long-term tests

21 Nov 2011

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Kia Soul vs Nissan Juke

Can the revised Kia Soul beat the Nissan Juke's mix of head-turning looks and supermini practicality?

Car group tests

14 Nov 2011

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Kia Picanto 3dr vs rivals

The new Kia Picanto three-door meets its key rivals in a city car battle

Car group tests

31 Oct 2011

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Kia Rio 1.4 CRDi

Is the big-capacity diesel the best version of new Rio supermini?

Road tests

30 Sep 2011

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Kia Sportage (2010-2016): long term test

Dealer service has really impressed after wheel problem on crossover

Long-term tests

12 Sep 2011

Kia Rio vs Vauxhall Corsa vs Renault Clio vs Ford Fiesta

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Kia Rio vs rivals

The new Kia Rio is making a big noise in the supermini class. Can it outshine rivals from Vauxhall, Renault and Ford?

Car group tests

5 Sep 2011

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Kia Rio

Our verdict on the new Kia Rio as we drive it on UK roads for the first time

Road tests

22 Aug 2011

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Kia Rio

We drive Kia's Fiesta rival on Korean roads. Can it continue the firm's meteoric rise?

Road tests

6 Jul 2011

Kia Picanto vs Hyundai i10

Check out the full specs of Kia Picanto vs Hyundai i10.

Articles

24 Jun 2011

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Kia Picanto

We hit British roads in Koreans’ upmarket new city car

Road tests

10 Jun 2011

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Kia Sportage

Our snappers are exchanging cars – but does Korean crossover represent better part of the deal?

Long-term tests

27 May 2011

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Kia Picanto

All-new entry-level Korean city car is heading upmarket

Road tests

20 May 2011

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Kia Pro_cee'd vs Renault Megane

Facelifted Kia Pro_cee’d will sell on its style and efficiency. We see if it’s a better buy than attractive Renault rival

Car group tests

25 Apr 2011

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Kia Soul Searcher

New special-edition supermini scores on spec

Road tests

8 Apr 2011

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Kia Picanto

New baby aims to bridge gap to the class leaders

Road tests

1 Apr 2011

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New Kia Rio

We're first behind the wheel of Kia's new Rio, can it trouble the class-leaders?

Road tests

21 Mar 2011

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Kia Sportage: First Report

Class-leading seven-year warranty is only the start, as the more we drive Korean crossover, the more we fall for it...

Long-term tests

2 Mar 2011

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Kia Sorento 2.0 CRDi 2WD

Entry-level Sorento has real all-round appeal

Road tests

25 Feb 2011

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Kia Soul: Final Report

Supermini has done a marathon mileage – and here’s our verdict as it nears finish line

Long-term tests

21 Feb 2011

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Kia Rio 1.5 CRDi

The all-new Kia Rio will be unveiled at the Geneva motor show, so we grabbed the chance to see if it's worth snapping up the outgoing model at a disco…

Road tests

11 Feb 2011

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Kia Picanto

With an all-new Picanto on the horizon time is running out for the existing car. However, it’s still perfect for buyers on a tight budget.

In-depth reviews

8 Feb 2011

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Kia Cee'd review (2007-2011)

The Cee’d is the car that helped Kia shake-off its bargain basement image and establish the firm as a rival to mainstream manufacturers.

In-depth reviews

8 Feb 2011

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2WD Freelander vs rivals

Front-drive Freelander is the most eco-friendly Land Rover yet. Does it have the measure of crossover rivals from BMW and Kia?

Car group tests

4 Feb 2011

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Kia Cee'd vs Hyundai i30

Hyundai is thinking green on the new-look i30, which has the same engine as sister firm Kia’s Cee’d. But which is the wiser buy for economy minded dri…

Car group tests

17 Sep 2010