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Holden Spark v Suzuki Ignis v Kia Picanto - Minority Retort
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Holden Spark v Suzuki Ignis v Kia Picanto – Minority Retort

Two fresh players take on the reigning champ to see which tops our now-annual micro class match up

Kia Carnival Platinum petrol quick review
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Kia Carnival Platinum petrol quick review

Kia’s seven-seat tribal transport goes for a high-country escape

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2017 Kia Stinger GT review

Fast blast in Kia’s sporty rear-driver at the world’s most famous racetrack

Kia Sorento v Skoda Kodiaq comparison review
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Kia Sorento v Skoda Kodiaq comparison review

Established Sorento seven-seat stalwart goes head to head with Skoda’s large SUV newcomer

2018 Kia Stinger GT quick review
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2018 Kia Stinger GT quick review

Kia finally allows us behind the wheel of its much-hyped rear-drive hero, the Stinger, at the daunting Nurburgring Nordschleife.

kia cerato opener
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2017 Kia Cerato review video

Kia’s bestseller combines sharp pricing, no-nonsense features and likeable styling to make it a must on shopper’s shortlists.

2017 Kia Cerato review video
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2017 Kia Cerato review video

Kia’s small hatch and sedan range has struck a chord with buyers, and a new Sport variant takes it an extra step

2017 Kia Rio Si review video
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2017 Kia Rio Si review video

Rio has come a long way since it first arrived, and the new mid-spec Rio Si is a smart choice in a very competitive segment

2017 KIA STINGER GT
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2017 Kia Stinger GT review

We drive Kia’s potent new 272kW rear-drive hero

2017 Kia Rio review video
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2017 Kia Rio review video

Roomy Rio is full of surprises after a recent update, and keeps its industry-leading warranty

2018 Kia Optima review video
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2018 Kia Optima review video

GT brings turbo power to steadily evolving Kia Optima range

2017 Kia Rio Si v 2017 Mazda 2 Genki comparison
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2017 Kia Rio Si v 2017 Mazda 2 Genki comparison

Does the all-new Kia Rio have what it takes to beat one of the benchmarks cars of the light car segment?

Kia Cerato Sport Quick Review
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Kia Cerato Sport Quick Review

Kia has introduced a new mid-spec model that pulls on a tracksuit, but doesn’t bother changing out of its Ugg boots

2017 Kia Rio Si v Mazda 2 Genki light hatch comparison review
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2017 Kia Rio Si v Mazda 2 Genki light hatch comparison review

The all-new Kia Rio holds up well against most of its light-car competitors but how does it fare against the highly regarded Mazda 2?

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2017 Kia Rio Si quick review

Kia introduced the fourth generation of its popular Rio light hatch earlier this year, bringing with it a European-inspired look and enhanced ride

Baby Boomers – Kia Picanto v Suzuki Ignis v Holden Spark comparison review
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Baby Boomers – Kia Picanto v Suzuki Ignis v Holden Spark comparison review

We round up the big players in the microcar class to see which city scoot can best punch above its weight

2017 Kia Picanto vs Suzuki Ignis vs Holden Spark comparison review
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2017 Kia Picanto vs Suzuki Ignis vs Holden Spark comparison review

We take an in-depth look at a somewhat unloved corner of the new-car market – the micro car class – to find the best mix of value and enjoyment.

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Kia Optima GT quick review

Kia’s mid-size cruiser with poke plays the upmarket game admirably

2017 Kia Picanto
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2017 Kia Picanto – 6 things you didn’t know

Here’s a bunch of intriguing facts about Kia’s newest – and smallest – hatchback

2016 Kia Picanto Si
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2016 Kia Picanto Review

Four-wheel disc brakes, five doors and a standard auto gearbox help the tiny Kia Picanto stand out as a city car. This review covers Picantos on sale prior to May 2017.

2017 Kia Picanto review
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2017 Kia Picanto S review

Kia adds more features, style and space to the next generation of its laneway-friendly hatchback.

2017 Kia Picanto quick review
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2017 Kia Picanto quick review

Kia polishes the Picanto for its third generation, and in doing so proves that even bargain-hunters don’t need to compromise on features.

Ford Escape v Kia Sportage v Mazda CX-5 v Subaru Forester v Volkswagen Tiguan
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Ford Escape v Kia Sportage v Mazda CX-5 v Subaru Forester v Volkswagen Tiguan

Five of the best mid-size SUVs priced in the low- to mid-$30K bracket square off against each other

2017 Kia Sportage SLi v Toyota RAV4 GXL
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2017 Kia Sportage SLi v Toyota RAV4 GXL

We compare the Kia Sportage SLi with the Toyota RAV4 GXL to see if one of the new-car market’s favourite cars stands out from one of those from down the back of the pack