Battle lines! Will Kia, Ford or Hyundai take the podium in 2023? That will depend on supply of the Ford Ranger, Hyundai Kona and Kia EV9!

Battle lines! Will Kia, Ford or Hyundai take the podium in 2023? That will depend on supply of the Ford Ranger, Hyundai Kona and Kia EV9!

25 Aug 2023 by Tim Nicholson

Perhaps with the exception of Toyota which seems to be taking longer to return to normal production levels, most other mainstream automotive brands are boasting improved supply, with manufacturing ...Read more
Petrol pause! 2023 Kia Carnival people mover petrol V6 orders on hold as other markets take priority

Petrol pause! 2023 Kia Carnival people mover petrol V6 orders on hold as other markets take priority

24 Aug 2023 by Chris Thompson

Kia Australia is putting new orders for V6-powered Carnival people movers on hold to prevent a case of demand outstripping supply. A spokesperson for Kia Australia confirmed the decision to ...Read more
Kia's big step up: 2024 Kia Sorento facelift details show heavily updated design and interior to take on Mazda CX-9 and Toyota Kluger

Kia's big step up: 2024 Kia Sorento facelift details show heavily updated design and interior to take on Mazda CX-9 and Toyota Kluger

26 Jul 2023 by Chris Thompson

The current generation Kia Sorento is about to be given a sleek new look and a heavily updated interior, with the brand’s South Korean headquarters publishing some preliminary details of the ...Read more
How Kia's SUV evolution has made the once budget brand a sales hit with the Sportage, Seltos, Stonic and more

How Kia's SUV evolution has made the once budget brand a sales hit with the Sportage, Seltos, Stonic and more

21 Jan 2023 by Stephen Ottley

We wrote at the start of 2022 that it would be a pivotal year for the South Korean brand, testing whether all the work it had done in recent years would pay off in the sales charts. The answer was a ...Read more
Coming soon! Kia's model launch calendar for the next 18 months revealed, with Seltos update, EV6 GT, EV9 and more on the horizon

Coming soon! Kia's model launch calendar for the next 18 months revealed, with Seltos update, EV6 GT, EV9 and more on the horizon

17 Oct 2022 by Tim Nicholson

Kia has had a cracking few years in Australia, rising from Hyundai's budget-centric little sibling to being the number four automotive brand in the country by sales.A few years ago no one would have ...Read more
Best hybrid SUVs!! Toyota RAV4, Kia Sorento, MG HS, and more! CarsGuide Podcast #241

Best hybrid SUVs!! Toyota RAV4, Kia Sorento, MG HS, and more! CarsGuide Podcast #241

29 Jul 2022 by CarsGuide team

Episode 241 - Best hybrid SUVs! Read more
Best hybrid cars arriving in 2022

Best hybrid cars arriving in 2022

30 Jun 2022 by Tom White

It's fair to say hybrid cars are now a hot topic in Australia, with an explosion of models available in just the last few years. Read more
Watch out Toyota Kluger! 2022 Kia Sorento Hybrid Australian pricing and features revealed for single-grade electrified SUV

Watch out Toyota Kluger! 2022 Kia Sorento Hybrid Australian pricing and features revealed for single-grade electrified SUV

29 Apr 2022 by Tim Nicholson

Kia is looking to take a bite out of the Toyota Kluger's sales with the Australian arrival this month of the Sorento hybrid.It will be the latest addition to the Sorento SUV range which added a plug- ...Read more
Is now the time to buy an electric car?: Hybrids, EV charging, $$$ & more! - CarsGuide Podcast #223

Is now the time to buy an electric car?: Hybrids, EV charging, $$$ & more! - CarsGuide Podcast #223

25 Mar 2022 by CarsGuide team

Episode 223 - Is now the time to buy an electric car? Read more
Best utes coming to Australia in 2022! New Ford Ranger, Mazda BT-50, Isuzu D-Max and more: CarsGuide Podcast #219

Best utes coming to Australia in 2022! New Ford Ranger, Mazda BT-50, Isuzu D-Max and more: CarsGuide Podcast #219

25 Feb 2022 by CarsGuide team

Episode 219 - Best utes coming to Australia in 2022! Read more
Here are the real reasons why the 2022 Toyota LandCruiser, Kia Sorento and other new car waiting times are still brutally long

Here are the real reasons why the 2022 Toyota LandCruiser, Kia Sorento and other new car waiting times are still brutally long

19 Feb 2022 by Tony O'Kane

Tried buying a brand new car right now? Read more
Best hybrids coming to Australia in 2022! Jeep Grand Cherokee 4xe, Volkswagen Touareg R, and more: CarsGuide Podcast #218

Best hybrids coming to Australia in 2022! Jeep Grand Cherokee 4xe, Volkswagen Touareg R, and more: CarsGuide Podcast #218

18 Feb 2022 by CarsGuide team

Episode 218 - Best hybrids coming to Australia in 2022! Read more
Patience is a virtue! The average Australian delivery wait time for a new car in January 2022 was 3.5 times longer than it was two years ago amid delays

Patience is a virtue! The average Australian delivery wait time for a new car in January 2022 was 3.5 times longer than it was two years ago amid delays

7 Feb 2022 by Justin Hilliard

Looking to buy a new car in Australia but struggling to find one with a reasonable delivery wait time? You’re not alone, as pandemic-related delays have gripped the automotive industry for the ...Read more
From Kia Stinger to EV6: Why 2022 is a pivotal year for Kia's future in Australia as it continues to pivot towards hybrid and electric cars

From Kia Stinger to EV6: Why 2022 is a pivotal year for Kia's future in Australia as it continues to pivot towards hybrid and electric cars

6 Feb 2022 by Stephen Ottley

It’s crunch time for Kia. 2022 will determine if all of the work the South Korean brand has done in the past few years has paid off. ...Read more
Kia Australia price rises alert! 2022 Kia Seltos, Cerato, Carnival, Stinger, Sorento, Picanto, Stonic and Rio all increase in cost for new year

Kia Australia price rises alert! 2022 Kia Seltos, Cerato, Carnival, Stinger, Sorento, Picanto, Stonic and Rio all increase in cost for new year

27 Jan 2022 by Justin Hilliard

Kia Australia has increased pricing for all its models bar two for the start of the new year Read more
Toyota Corolla Cross, Nissan X-Trail, Mazda CX-5 and the other most important 2022 models for Australia's biggest brands

Toyota Corolla Cross, Nissan X-Trail, Mazda CX-5 and the other most important 2022 models for Australia's biggest brands

26 Dec 2021 by Stephen Ottley

It's been a rollercoaster ride for the car industry the last two years, with the global pandemic causing a variety of issues that have dented sales.The ongoing semi-conductor shortage coupled with ...Read more
The V8 Colorado we never got to see... until now: CarsGuide Podcast #209

The V8 Colorado we never got to see... until now: CarsGuide Podcast #209

19 Nov 2021 by CarsGuide team

Episode 209 - The V8 Colorado we never got to see... until now Read more
Why Kia Australia isn't worried about limited demand for plug-in hybrids as Sorento line-up expands to take on Toyota Kluger Hybrid

Why Kia Australia isn't worried about limited demand for plug-in hybrids as Sorento line-up expands to take on Toyota Kluger Hybrid

13 Oct 2021 by Tom White

Kia Australia explains why it expects to have no trouble moving the expensive PHEV versions of its Sorento seven-seat SUV. Read more
Kia Australia open to the idea of even longer warranty, but how lengthy will it go?

Kia Australia open to the idea of even longer warranty, but how lengthy will it go?

11 Oct 2021 by Tom White

Kia says it has already had conversations about the potential for an even longer warranty as both storied and newcomer rivals close the gap. Read more
2022 Kia Sorento price and features: Toyota Kluger, Hyundai Santa Fe, and Mazda CX-9 rival adds plug-in hybrid flagship

2022 Kia Sorento price and features: Toyota Kluger, Hyundai Santa Fe, and Mazda CX-9 rival adds plug-in hybrid flagship

8 Oct 2021 by Tom White

Kia has added a plug-in hybrid version of its Sorento flagship seven-seat SUV in a top bells-and-whistles GT-Line trim. Read more
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