Kia Articles

Aaron Gold | Jan. 16, 2021, Motortrend

We've seen Kia's new logo, and now we've learned a more about the brand's future plans, including seven all-electric models and three battery-powered concepts by 2027. Kia's intent is to stake out a leading position in the EV market, and it teased five of those future production models in silhouette.

There's a new name on our list of possible Best Car To Buy winners. The 2021 Kia K5 replaced the Optima this year, and while we'll take a real name over alphanumeric badges any day, the K5 neatly erases the Optima from our memory banks and fills the void with feel-good family-car vibes. 

Seltos Wins Best New Model and Best Subcompact SUV, Telluride is a Repeat Winner

• All-new Seltos follows in footsteps of successful Telluride with two category wins
• Telluride is named “Best Three-Row Midsize SUV” for second consecutive year

Handsome and upscale, spacious and refined, this Kia is easily one of the nicest three-row utility vehicles available today.

Another year goes by and the Telluride still reigns supreme.

It is hard to believe that more than a year has passed us by since we named the Kia Telluride the 2020 MotorTrend SUV of the Year.

According to AMCI's test, the K5 is not only quicker in a straight line, but it also handles better during spirited driving, a test that the BMW should have one given all the PR the Germans make around their car's driving dynamics.

 

Kia will officially roll out Plan S (the "S" meaning "Shift") early next year. According to a report from Automotive News, Song wants the brand to be "more dynamic, stylish, and inventive," with a stronger emphasis on electric vehicles. Kia promises a lineup of at least 11 EVs by the year 2025, backed in part by a massive $25 billion investment.

Relentless and Resilient Kia Rebelles Finish Second Overall in X-Cross Class

• 2020 Telluride SX crossed the finish line after eight grueling days in the unforgiving California and Nevada deserts
• Telluriders team prove their unstoppable spirit with several significant stage wins throughout rally

The 2021 Kia K5 replaces the long-running Kia Optima as the brand’s midsize family sedan, and it brings with it bold, aggressive exterior styling and a seriously comfortable driving experience. Not only that, it’s a good value compared to the competition. And while it does sacrifice some sportiness for its comfort, Kia will introduce a high-performance GT model by the end of the year that should rectify the lack of driving excitement.