Kia

Kia Tasman Prototype Hints at Ranger Raptor Rival

Kia seems to be developing a more rugged and off-road oriented version of its Tasman bakkie after spy shots emerged of a prototype rolling around with a suspension raise and chunky tyres.
Posted by Siyavuya Mbaduli - 28 May 2025
EV3

Kia’s All-Electric EV3 Named Best Car in the World

A fully electric EV SUV, unavailable locally, being awarded as World Car of the Year may seem disconnected to South African buyers, but that is what adjudicators at the New York International Auto Show have claimed. Here is why.
By Alex Shahini - 22 April 2025
Sorento

Top 12 Best Used Buys 2025: Premium Midsize SUV – Kia Sorento

The used premium midsize SUV segment has several lauded options to choose from but it was the Kia Sorento that the CAR team believes would be money best spent.

On shelves now, find the full Top 12 Best Buys feature in the April issue of CAR Magazine.
By CAR magazine - 11 April 2025
Sonet

LONG-TERM WRAP-UP: Kia Sonet 1.5 SX CVT

Kia has subtly updated its ever-popular Sonet SUV and after spending six-months with the CAR team, Gareth Dean details whether these have improved what was already an impressive product.
By CAR magazine - 10 April 2025

Kia Tasman WKNDR Concept Revealed as Beefy Bakkie

Aiming squarely at the Isuzu AT35, Hilux GR-S and Ranger Wildtrak, Kia has shown what its quirky Tasman could be configured to with the WKNDR concept! Has this changed your perception on the bakkie that has its roots engrained in military design?
By Siyavuya Mbaduli - 4 April 2025
Sonet

Top 12 Best Buys 2025: Budget Crossover – Kia Sonet

In a segment dominated by value-for-money propositions, our editorial team deliberated to yield the Kia Sonet as the Budget Crossover winner. Here is why!

On shelves now, find the full Top 12 Best Buys feature in the April issue of CAR Magazine.
By CAR magazine - 22 March 2025
Sonet

Living With It – Kia Sonet 1.5 SX CVT [Update 2]

Utility is one of the words used in the SUV acronym denoting the Kia Sonet’s body style and during its fourth month with the team, Gareth Dean learned just how voluminous its interior really is!

By Gareth Dean - 26 January 2025
kia

Coming to SA in 2025 – Kia

There is quite a bit of action expected from South Korean automaker Kia on the local front next year, including refreshed vehicles as well as a nameplate that has been in hibernation for several years. 
By CAR magazine - 15 December 2024

Kia’s Popular Sportage Refreshed but Only for American Market

The Korean-sourced Kia Sportage has been given a comprehensive refresh which better aligns itself with the EV lineup of vehicles. Here is what has changed! Could this be a taste of what is to come for the European manufactured models that are sold in Mzansi?
By Siyavuya Mbaduli - 22 November 2024

Road Test: Kia Sonet 1.5 LX AT

It has been on the market for a few years now and Kia has revamped its popular Sonet SUV. We put it through a comprehensive road test to determine if it was still as good as it was when it originally arrived.
By CAR magazine - 15 November 2024
Kia Tasman

Why the Kia Tasman Looks the Way it Does

When unveiled, the Kia Tasman’s exterior design evoked myriad conversations. Here is why Kia’s first-ever bakkie looks the way it does… Looking for a new […]
By Marius Boonzaier - 2 November 2024
Kia Tasman

Up Close with the Kia Tasman at Jeddah Motor Show

Controversial as the styling may be, Marius Boonzaier travelled to the Jeddah International Motor for the global unveiling of the all new Kia Tasman. Here is a comprehensive overview of the South Korean bakkie.
By Marius Boonzaier - 1 November 2024

Road Test: Kia Seltos 1.5-GDI GT Line

Playing host to all the right updates as part of its mid-cycle facelift, including extra performance from a slightly larger engine make the range-topping Seltos a force to be reckoned with. Here is our comprehensive road test on the 1.5-GDI GT Line.
By CAR magazine - 24 October 2024
Kia Tasman

Kia Teases Tasman Once More Prior to Official Global Debut

Kia’s Tasman bakkie is coming on the 29th of October and these are reported to be the final teaser images until then! The design elements are looking quite “progressive” – do you think it would sell well in South Africa?
By Marius Boonzaier - 17 October 2024

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