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    Kia Hatchback Range

    Thinking of buying a Kia Hatchback? Here are all Kia models available in a Hatchback bodystyle.

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    Kia Hatchback Reviews

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    Kia Picanto Sport 2024 review: snapshot

    Kia Picanto Sport 2024 review: snapshot

    25 Mar 2024 by Tom White
    The base-model Kia Picanto Sport is available in either four-speed automatic or five-speed manual guise, and is one of Australia's most affordable brand new vehicles. Read more
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    Kia Picanto 2024 review: GT-Line manual

    Kia Picanto 2024 review: GT-Line manual

    23 Mar 2024 by Tom White
    In a cost of living crisis it's natural to look to what your most affordable new car options are, and the Kia Picanto micro hatchback seems more relevant now than ever. Read more
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    Kia Cerato 2023 review: S Hatch Safety Pack

    Kia Cerato 2023 review: S Hatch Safety Pack

    29 Sep 2022 by Helen Frost
    The Kia Cerato S is worth considering if you want a decent amount of space at a competitive price tag, the ownership options are great but is it a good alternative for your family? Or should you... Read more
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    EV Comparison Review: Hyundai Ioniq 5 AWD, BMW iX xDrive40, Kia EV6 GT-Line AWD & Polestar 2 LR dual-motor AWD

    EV Comparison Review: Hyundai Ioniq 5 AWD, BMW iX xDrive40, Kia EV6 GT-Line AWD & Polestar 2 LR dual-motor AWD

    30 Apr 2022 by Tom White
    What will we discover driving the four latest and greatest EVs in a variety of conditions? Read more
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    Kia Rio 2022 review: S manual

    Kia Rio 2022 review: S manual

    26 Mar 2022 by Tom White
    The cheapest Kia Rio holds out as a refreshingly humble option in a rapidly decaying sub-$20K new car market. Read more
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    Kia Picanto 2022 review: GT

    Kia Picanto 2022 review: GT

    4 Feb 2022 by Byron Mathioudakis
    It might be Australia's cheapest sporty drive, but the Kia Picanto GT is also an endearingly unique urban runabout that punches above its league in many areas, including for packaging, equipment,... Read more
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    Kia Cerato 2021 review

    Kia Cerato 2021 review

    11 Jun 2021 by Stephen Ottley
    Small cars may be falling out of favour as the SUV wave continues to flood the local new car market. But there are still plenty of worthy contenders, and Kia has just upped the ante with a revised... Read more
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    Kia Rio GT-Line, Toyota Yaris SX & Suzuki Swift GLX Turbo - We Compare 3 of the Best Light Vehicles in Australia

    Kia Rio GT-Line, Toyota Yaris SX & Suzuki Swift GLX Turbo - We Compare 3 of the Best Light Vehicles in Australia

    9 Dec 2020 by Tom White
    City hatchbacks are becoming more expensive as the standards grow ever higher for safety and tech. But which of these popular light car heroes is the best? We put the Suzuki Swift, Kia Rio and Toyota... Read more
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    Kia Rio 2021 review: GT-Line auto

    Kia Rio 2021 review: GT-Line auto

    30 Oct 2020 by Tom White
    We live in what some might consider the end of days for the once booming small hatch segment, but is the warmed-over Rio GT-Line a ray of fun light that competitors can't quite match? We find out. Read more
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    Kia Picanto 2021 review

    Kia Picanto 2021 review

    28 Sep 2020 by Tom White
    One of the smallest and cheapest cars in Australia - is the Picanto all you really need in a city? Read more
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    Kia Picanto 2021 review: GT-Line snapshot

    Kia Picanto 2021 review: GT-Line snapshot

    28 Sep 2020 by Tom White
    The Picanto GT-Line is the mid-grade in the small car’s Australian lineup, and will be joined later in 2020 by the top-spec GT.The GT-Line wears an aggressive bodykit and has projector headlights... Read more
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    Kia Picanto 2021 review: S snapshot

    Kia Picanto 2021 review: S snapshot

    28 Sep 2020 by Tom White
    The Kia Picanto S is the Korean brand’s smallest and most affordable car in Australia.Wearing an MSRP of just $14,690 for the five-speed manual version, the Picanto is one of the most affordable new... Read more
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    Kia Rio 2021 review: S auto

    Kia Rio 2021 review: S auto

    16 Sep 2020 by Laura Berry
    The Kia Rio has always been cheap and cheerful, but is there anything not to be happy about? Read more
    Mazda 3 vs Toyota Corolla vs Kia Cerato 2019 comparison review

    Mazda 3 vs Toyota Corolla vs Kia Cerato 2019 comparison review

    2 Aug 2019 by Matt Campbell
    The Toyota Corolla Ascent Sport won our previous budget-hatchback comparison, so we've brought it back to see how it fares against two newcomers in the market - the Mazda3 G20 Pure and the Kia Cerato... Read more
    Comparison review: Kia Cerato GT vs Hyundai i30 N-Line vs Ford Focus ST-Line vs Mazda 3 G25 Evolve

    Comparison review: Kia Cerato GT vs Hyundai i30 N-Line vs Ford Focus ST-Line vs Mazda 3 G25 Evolve

    4 Jun 2019 by Laura Berry
    You've got about $30K and you'd like to buy a sporty hatch. Don't. Not until you've read our invaluable sporty-hatch comparison, as we crown a winner based on performance, practicality and price. Read more
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    Kia Rio 2019 review

    Kia Rio 2019 review

    14 Mar 2019 by Tom White
    Over four generations, the Rio has well and truly cemented its place when it comes to small cars in Australia. But does the updated and reloaded car for 2019 still deserve that place? Read more
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    Kia Rio Sport 2019 review: snapshot

    Kia Rio Sport 2019 review: snapshot

    14 Mar 2019 by Tom White
    The Rio Sport is the middle-tier of a three-variant line-up, sitting above the entry-level S and below the top-spec GT-Line. Read more
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    Kia Picanto 2019 review: X-Line

    Kia Picanto 2019 review: X-Line

    6 Mar 2019 by Nedahl Stelio
    The Kia Picanto sounds fun, right? And it looks fun too. Read more
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    Kia Cerato Sport Plus 2019 review: snapshot

    Kia Cerato Sport Plus 2019 review: snapshot

    8 Feb 2019 by Laura Berry
    The Sport Plus sits towards the top of the Cerato line-up with its list price of $28,840. At the time we published this Kia was offering the Sport Plus for $27,740 drive-away. Kia’s drive-away deals... Read more
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    Kia Cerato Sport 2019 review: snapshot

    Kia Cerato Sport 2019 review: snapshot

    8 Feb 2019 by Laura Berry
    The Cerato Sport sits above the entry grade S in the model line-up and both the sedan and hatch list for the same price - $25,790. Standard features on the Sport includes an 8.0-inch touchscreen with... Read more
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