Kia Sportage hybrid could be a game-changer for the brand

Kia Sportage hybrid could be a game-changer for the brand

3 Jun 2022 by Matt Campbell

The Kia Sportage SUV is a success story already, but a petrol-electric hybrid model could prove to be a gamechanger. Read more
2022 Toyota RAV4 wait time too long? Some family SUVs have stock available now or short wait times, like Hyundai Tucson, Honda CR-V, Nissan X-Trail and Mitsubishi Outlander

2022 Toyota RAV4 wait time too long? Some family SUVs have stock available now or short wait times, like Hyundai Tucson, Honda CR-V, Nissan X-Trail and Mitsubishi Outlander

24 May 2022 by Tim Nicholson

Getting your hands on a brand-new car at the moment is challenging, to say the least.Parts shortages caused by pandemic-related shutdowns, supply chain dramas and the war in Ukraine have had a huge ...Read more
Ute mods & accessories: OEM or aftermarket for best price, quality, and more! CarsGuide Podcast #227

Ute mods & accessories: OEM or aftermarket for best price, quality, and more! CarsGuide Podcast #227

22 Apr 2022 by CarsGuide team

Episode 227 - Ute and 4x4 mods & accessories: OEM vs aftermarket Read more
The better engines deserved by the Toyota RAV4, Ford Ranger Raptor, Mazda CX-30, Hyundai Tucson and other popular cars, trucks and SUVs in Australia

The better engines deserved by the Toyota RAV4, Ford Ranger Raptor, Mazda CX-30, Hyundai Tucson and other popular cars, trucks and SUVs in Australia

26 Mar 2022 by Byron Mathioudakis

With the long-awaited Subaru Outback turbo imminent in Australia, it had us thinking what models could really do with a decent engine transplant.While not necessarily bad, the existing range of ...Read more
2022 Kia Sportage PHEV charges up as plug-in rival to Ford Escape, Toyota RAV4 and Mitsubishi Outlander

2022 Kia Sportage PHEV charges up as plug-in rival to Ford Escape, Toyota RAV4 and Mitsubishi Outlander

9 Feb 2022 by Tung Nguyen

Kia has revealed the plug-in hybrid version of its new-generation Sportage mid-size SUV, but an Australian arrival is still up in the air.CarsGuide has contacted Kia Australia to determine the level ...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
Diesel decline! Get in quick if you want a diesel SUV or passenger car because there aren't many left

Diesel decline! Get in quick if you want a diesel SUV or passenger car because there aren't many left

26 Jan 2022 by Tim Nicholson

There are more diesel vehicles on Australian roads today than ever before, but diesel-powered passenger cars and SUVs are becoming a rarity.An increasing number of manufacturers have dropped diesel ...Read more
Will the new Amarok be better than its Ranger twin?: CarsGuide Podcast #212

Will the new Amarok be better than its Ranger twin?: CarsGuide Podcast #212

10 Dec 2021 by CarsGuide team

Episode 212 - Next-gen Amarok: Everything we know so far Read more
Hot wagons are making a comeback!: CarsGuide Podcast #208

Hot wagons are making a comeback!: CarsGuide Podcast #208

12 Nov 2021 by CarsGuide team

Episode 208 - Hot wagons are making a comeback! Read more
2022 Kia Sportage price and features: Toyota RAV4, Mazda CX-5 and Hyundai Tucson alternative loads up on cost, equipment and safety

2022 Kia Sportage price and features: Toyota RAV4, Mazda CX-5 and Hyundai Tucson alternative loads up on cost, equipment and safety

4 Nov 2021 by Tung Nguyen

Kia Australia’s new-generation Sportage will be offered with three different engines spread across four grades when it lands in local showrooms with higher prices this month ...Read more
Could the new 2022 Sportage help Kia overtake Hyundai for sales in Australia?

Could the new 2022 Sportage help Kia overtake Hyundai for sales in Australia?

17 Oct 2021 by Tim Nicholson

It's been a long time coming, but this year there's every chance that Kia could outsell its sister brand Hyundai in Australia.This was unthinkable just five years ago in 2016, with Hyundai sitting ...Read more
2022 Subaru Forester, Kia Sportage and Mitsubishi Outlander: Three new SUVs hitting Australian showrooms soon to take on Toyota RAV4 and Mazda CX-5

2022 Subaru Forester, Kia Sportage and Mitsubishi Outlander: Three new SUVs hitting Australian showrooms soon to take on Toyota RAV4 and Mazda CX-5

16 Oct 2021 by Stephen Ottley

There’s good news for anyone looking to buy a mid-size SUV, but not so good for segment leaders Toyota and Mazda. ...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
Kia Sportage 2022: Can the new SUV find sales success in Australia against the dominant Toyota RAV4, Mazda CX-5 and Hyundai Tucson?

Kia Sportage 2022: Can the new SUV find sales success in Australia against the dominant Toyota RAV4, Mazda CX-5 and Hyundai Tucson?

19 Sep 2021 by Stephen Ottley

Kia Australia acknowledges that the bold look of the new 2022 Sportage is a polarising proposition -but it also believes it will be a sales hit for two particular reasons.Speaking to CarsGuide, Kia's ...Read more
Here's where to buy a Toyota HiLux, Nissan Navara Pro-4X, Kia Cerato and the new Volkswagen Golf without waiting ... and in a lockdown

Here's where to buy a Toyota HiLux, Nissan Navara Pro-4X, Kia Cerato and the new Volkswagen Golf without waiting ... and in a lockdown

6 Aug 2021 by Laura Berry

The latest COVID-19 outbreak has sent Australian cities into lockdown, but you can still buy a new car. And not only that, there’s stock at dealerships now, which means you don’t have to ...Read more
2022 Kia Sportage price and features: Toyota RAV4, Mazda CX-5, Nissan X-Trail, Subaru Forester and Mitsubishi Outlander rival's RRP keeps rising

2022 Kia Sportage price and features: Toyota RAV4, Mazda CX-5, Nissan X-Trail, Subaru Forester and Mitsubishi Outlander rival's RRP keeps rising

2 Aug 2021 by Justin Hilliard

For the fifth time in about 15 months, the fourth-generation Sportage mid-size SUV’s Recommended Retail Price (RRP) has been increased by Kia Australia – but there is good news for buyers ...Read more
2022 Kia Sportage's big advantage over the related Hyundai Tucson - plus Toyota RAV4, Mazda CX-5, Nissan X-Trail and every other new mid-size SUV

2022 Kia Sportage's big advantage over the related Hyundai Tucson - plus Toyota RAV4, Mazda CX-5, Nissan X-Trail and every other new mid-size SUV

27 Jul 2021 by Justin Hilliard

Kia Australia has confirmed the soon-to-be-launched fifth-generation Sportage mid-size SUV will offer buyers something none of its rivals no longer do, related Hyundai Tucson included Read more
Is the new Toyota RAV4 Hybrid in trouble? 2022 Kia Sportage Hybrid firming for Australia with turbo power and traditional automatic

Is the new Toyota RAV4 Hybrid in trouble? 2022 Kia Sportage Hybrid firming for Australia with turbo power and traditional automatic

21 Jul 2021 by Justin Hilliard

Kia has unveiled the new ‘self-charging’ Sportage Hybrid, the first petrol-electric version of its recently revealed fifth-generation mid-size SUV, which looks increasingly likely to ...Read more
The new Kia Sportage looks great, but is it missing the one thing needed to take down the Toyota RAV4 in the family SUV wars?

The new Kia Sportage looks great, but is it missing the one thing needed to take down the Toyota RAV4 in the family SUV wars?

6 Jul 2021 by Andrew Chesterton

Kia has unveiled its new Kia Sportage, with a fresh look and a serious tech overhaul designed to take down Australia's mid-size SUV favourites like the CX-5 and RAV4.But while it will be packing all ...Read more
Best SUVs arriving in 2021

Best SUVs arriving in 2021

24 Jun 2021 by Justin Hilliard

The SUV phenomenon is not slowing down anytime soon, so it's no surprise high-riding wagons dominate the list of new vehicles set to be released in Australia in 2021 Read more
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