Kia

Kia Motors is an automotive brand owned by the Hyundai Motor Group and South Korea’s second-largest auto manufacturer behind Hyundai.

Like Hyundai, Kia is headquartered in Seoul, South Korea, and offers a range of passenger cars, SUVs and - soon - utes in Australia.

Popular models include the Picanto micro car, Cerato small car and Carnival people-mover, as well as SUVs including the Stonic, Niro, Seltos, Sportage and Sorento, plus the EV3, EV5, EV6 and EV9 electric crossovers.

Kia's first ute, the Tasman, arrives with diesel power in Australia in mid-2025, followed in 2026 by a battery-electric version.

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Kia News

Kia Tasman PHEV: Calls for BYD Shark rival to be fast-tracked due to customer demand

James Wong

Kia Tasman PHEV: Calls for BYD Shark rival to be fast-tracked due to customer demand

Early customer feedback shows a plug-in hybrid Kia Tasman is high on the wish list, which could prioritise development of a BYD Shark 6 rival.

3 Days Ago

Kia tops list of most complained-about ads in Australia

William Stopford

Kia tops list of most complained-about ads in Australia

An ad campaign touting the Kia EV5 and EV9 electric SUVs as "zombie-proof" received more complaints this year than any other TV commercial.

4 Days Ago

2027 Kia Seltos: Next-gen SUV revealed with bigger body, new tech, hybrid power

Max Davies

2027 Kia Seltos: Next-gen SUV revealed with bigger body, new tech, hybrid power

The Kia Seltos has undergone a drastic overhaul with new looks inside and out and multiple powertrains. It's coming to Australia in a year.

4 Days Ago

James Wong

Kia won't hit its lofty sales target in 2025

Kia Australia concedes it won't hit its previously projected goal of 90,000 sales this year, though it should still post growth over 2024.

6 Days Ago

Kia Niro EV runout stock nearly cleared, Hybrid days numbered

James Wong

Kia Niro EV runout stock nearly cleared, Hybrid days numbered

Kia Australia has nearly cleared final stocks of its Niro EV, and it seems the Niro Hybrid mightn't be far off as the next-gen Seltos looms.

7 Days Ago

Derek Fung

Kia Vision Meta Turismo celebrates the brand's 80th birthday

The Kia Vision Meta Turismo could point to a future large electric sedan, or it could simply be a piece of art to celebrate the brand's 80th.

9 Days Ago

Kia concedes Tasman ute isn't hitting "ambitious" sales projections

James Wong

Kia concedes Tasman ute isn't hitting "ambitious" sales projections

The new Kia Tasman is well away from achieving its goal of 20,000 annual sales, and the brand's executives say they have some work to do.

9 Days Ago

2026 Kia EV4 Fastback will arrive in January to take on Tesla Model 3

James Wong

2026 Kia EV4 Fastback will arrive in January to take on Tesla Model 3

Kia's new EV4 Fastback lands next month to take on Tesla and BYD, with over 600km of range and a likely starting price under $50,000.

9 Days Ago

Kia K4 Hybrid: Euro-focused Corolla rival under study for Australia

James Wong

Kia K4 Hybrid: Euro-focused Corolla rival under study for Australia

Kia Australia is no closer to having a hybrid Toyota Corolla rival, but the brand's local product boss has "strongly requested" it.

9 Days Ago

Did Kia just tease an electric Stinger replacement?

William Stopford

Did Kia just tease an electric Stinger replacement?

Kia has teased an aggressively styled, medium-to-large passenger car, and it could be the long-rumoured electric Stinger replacement.

11 Days Ago

2026 Kia EV2 teased ahead of January reveal

James Wong

2026 Kia EV2 teased ahead of January reveal

Kia's cheapest EV for Europe has been previewed ahead of its debut at the Brussels motor show next month – but it's unlikely to come to Oz.

12 Days Ago

2027 Kia Seltos teased with EV-like styling, reveal date set

William Stopford

2027 Kia Seltos teased with EV-like styling, reveal date set

The Kia Seltos will retain its traditional SUV proportions but with striking new details and hybrid power. It'll be revealed on December 10.

13 Days Ago

Tough Kia EV5 WKNDR concept won’t ruin the weekend

Marton Pettendy

Tough Kia EV5 WKNDR concept won’t ruin the weekend

The Korean brand has given its mid-size electric SUV an all-terrain makeover and it's reportedly destined for production.

20 Days Ago

William Stopford

2026 Kia Stonic price and specs

In addition to freshened styling inside and out, the Kia Stonic has a new mild-hybrid powertrain and more standard equipment.

24 Days Ago

2026 Kia K4 price and specs: Corolla rival gets new base engine, hatchback body style

William Stopford

2026 Kia K4 price and specs: Corolla rival gets new base engine, hatchback body style

The Kia K4 has gained another body style, a new base engine, and some across-the-board price hikes for 2026.

24 Days Ago

2026 Kia Stonic pricing: Light SUV gets more tech but higher prices

William Stopford

2026 Kia Stonic pricing: Light SUV gets more tech but higher prices

The Kia Stonic is getting fresh styling inside and out plus connected services and mild-hybrid tech, but all this comes at a cost.

1 Month Ago

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Kia Reviews

James Wong

Very Good

2026 Kia K4 review

Kia's big-small Cerato replacement finally has a more fashionable hatchback option, as well as a more efficient new petrol engine.

2 Days Ago

James Wong

Good

2026 Kia Stonic review

A fresh look, mild-hybrid tech and a suite of new features headline the new Kia Stonic. It's still a good city SUV, but it's getting pricey.

2 Days Ago

Matt Campbell

Very Good

2026 Kia Tasman review

This may 'just' be the base model, but the Kia Tasman S dual-cab ute feels more upmarket than most other rivals.

10 Days Ago

Max Davies

Good

2026 Kia Seltos review

The Kia Seltos has been with us for some time, and you could score yourself a great deal before the next-generation small SUV arrives.

17 Days Ago

Dave Humphreys

2026 Kia PV5 review: Quick drive

Having launched its first commercial vehicle in the Tasman ute, Kia is now focusing on electric vans, starting with the PV5 Cargo.

2 Months Ago

Dave Humphreys

2026 Kia EV4 review: Quick drive

The EV4 is an EV alternative to the K4 with styling that’s sure to divide opinions, but under the skin it offers a polished, appealing drive.

3 Months Ago

William Stopford

Good

2026 Kia Sorento review

Nice car if you can get it! Kia's supply-constrained Sorento Hybrid is a thrifty family hauler, though it's not as tempting as a Hyundai Santa Fe.

3 Months Ago

James Wong

Good

2025 Kia EV5 Earth AWD review

The Kia EV5 is Australia's favourite EV from a legacy brand. Is the mid-spec Earth and its 230kW dual-motor drivetrain the pick of the range?

4 Months Ago

Josh Nevett

Very Good

2025 Kia Tasman review

Kia's first crack at a ute is more than a commendable debut, it's a fully fledged Ford Ranger rival, especially in X-Pro trim.

5 Months Ago

Matt Campbell

Good

2025 Kia EV5 GT-Line review

The range-topping version of Kia's new mid-size electric SUV has loads of spec and tech, dual-motor AWD and a stylish look. What’s the catch?

5 Months Ago

James Wong

Very Good

2025 Kia Picanto Sport review

Kia's tiny tot Picanto is the definition of cheap and cheerful motoring, with just enough features to compete with bigger, dearer rivals.

6 Months Ago

Matt Robinson

2025 Kia EV6 GT review: Quick drive

Kia borrows learnings from the Hyundai Ioniq 5 N and applies them to the updated EV6 GT – have we got an all-time great driver’s car here?

6 Months Ago

James Wong

Very Good

2026 Kia Sportage review

The new Kia Sportage brings a range of subtle refinements to polish an already very good top seller for the Korean brand.

6 Months Ago

William Stopford

Very Good

2025 Kia Carnival GT-Line Diesel review

The Kia Carnival is the best-selling and, frankly, the best people mover on the market. But is the GT-Line diesel the best option?

7 Months Ago

2025 Kia Tasman review: Prototype off-road drive

James Wong

2025 Kia Tasman review: Prototype off-road drive

We get a quick off-road drive of a pre-production Kia Tasman X-Pro ahead of its Australian launch in July – first impressions are solid.

7 Months Ago

Jack Quick

Good

2025 Kia Seltos S review

In base specification the Kia Seltos is practical and refreshingly uncomplicated, although it lacks the polish of newer rivals.

8 Months Ago

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Kia Tasman PHEV: Calls for BYD Shark rival to be fast-tracked due to customer demand

Kia tops list of most complained-about ads in Australia

2027 Kia Seltos: Next-gen SUV revealed with bigger body, new tech, hybrid power

Kia won't hit its lofty sales target in 2025

Kia Niro EV runout stock nearly cleared, Hybrid days numbered

Kia Vision Meta Turismo celebrates the brand's 80th birthday

Kia concedes Tasman ute isn't hitting "ambitious" sales projections

2026 Kia EV4 Fastback will arrive in January to take on Tesla Model 3

Kia K4 Hybrid: Euro-focused Corolla rival under study for Australia

Did Kia just tease an electric Stinger replacement?

2026 Kia EV2 teased ahead of January reveal

2027 Kia Seltos teased with EV-like styling, reveal date set

Tough Kia EV5 WKNDR concept won’t ruin the weekend

2026 Kia Stonic price and specs

2026 Kia K4 price and specs: Corolla rival gets new base engine, hatchback body style

2026 Kia Stonic pricing: Light SUV gets more tech but higher prices

Kia Reviews

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2025 Kia Carnival GT-Line Diesel review

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2025 Kia Seltos S review

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