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Make: Kia

Model: Stonic

Released: Feb 2021

Kia has at last launched the Stonic small SUV with the high-riding Rio offering competitive driveaway pricing between $22,990 and $29,990.

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Make: Kia

Model: Carnival

Released: Jan 2021

Kia has launched its new-generation Carnival people carrier, a vehicle it now classes as a ’GUV’ (grand utility vehicle) with the range opening from $46,880 plus on-roads for the petrol-powered S.

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Make: Kia

Model: Stinger

Released: Nov 2020

Kia gifts its rear-wheel-drive Stinger sports-sedan a new face and revamped interior ahead of 2021 with the changes said to “amplify its gran turismo character”.

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Make: Kia

Model: Carnival

Released: Nov 2020

The Kia Carnival takes on a new SUV persona for 2021 with an “SUV-inspired design”, new suspension and interior with the brand now calling it a 'GUV'.

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Make: Kia

Model: Sorento

Released: Aug 2020

Kia's new bigger, safer, roomier and more stylish fourth-generation Sorento arrives this month but only with diesel power and priced from $48,850 plus on-roads – those wanting the cheaper V6 will have to wait another couple of months.

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Make: Kia

Model: Picanto

Released: Jul 2020

Kia's pint-sized Picanto has been treated to a makeover which snares the range updated while the the top-spec GT-Line and GT variants also score tougher new styling.

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Make: Kia

Model: Sorento

Released: Aug 2020

Based on the brand's new N3 platform, the fourth generation Kia Sorento is bigger than ever before and is loaded with the lastest tech to keep families entertained for hours.

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Make: Kia

Model: Seltos

Released: Oct 2019

Quite possibly the most important model in Kia’s short history Down Under, the segment-straddling Seltos small SUV will go on sale with huge expectations in a busy class.

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Make: Kia

Model: Cerato

Released: Jan 2019

Kia's fourth-generation Cerato hatch will kick off from $19,990 driveaway for the entry-level S with a six-speed manual, and will top out at $26,190 for the Sport+. The sportier, turbocharged GT variant will also join the range in January.

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Make: Kia

Model: Picanto - GT

Released: Jan 2019

Kia's Picanto was the runway market leader among the micro cars last year, and the Korean brand is now set to bolster the baby hatch line-up with the 74kW/172Nm 1.0-litre turbo-triple GT.

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Make: Kia

Model: Rio

Released: Sep 2018

Kia will reveal a new Rio light car in Q3 of 2018, with the welcome return of a six-speed automatic transmission on a freshly-minted, mid-range Sport version aimed at private buyers.

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Make: Kia

Model: Sportage

Released: Jul 2018

Kia's facelifted Sportage medium SUV is set to launch in July, bringing a range of new driving aids, including adaptive cruise control, idle-stop, surround view monitor and driver fatigue monitor, as part of an extensive makeover.

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Make: Kia

Model: Carnival

Released: May 2018

Australia’s top-selling people-mover, the Kia Carnival, has been given a mid-life refresh that includes a new eight-speed automatic transmission, subtle styling tweaks and some price increases.

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Make: Kia

Model: Optima

Released: May 2018

The Kia Optima has undergone a number of changes including revised exterior styling, redesigned head- and tail-lights and a full suite of advanced driver-assist system. The mid-size sedan is expected to locally in the second quarter of 2018.

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Make: Kia

Model: Cerato - sedan

Released: Mar 2018

The new Cerato sedan shares the same basic underpinnings with the outgoing model, but gets updated styling inspired by the Stinger.

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Make: Kia

Model: Sorento

Released: Oct 2017

Kia’s seven-seat Sorento SUV is only a little over two years old, but it has come in for its first facelift, with the high rider gaining subtle styling tweaks and an uptick in standard gear.
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Make: Kia

Model: Stinger

Released: Sep 2017

Brand perception-changing model from Kia pitched to offer Aussies an affordable rear-drive family four-door in the absence of the Commodore. Headlined by a 272kW 3.3-litre twin-turbo V6 petrol engine.
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Make: Kia

Model: Picanto

Released: May 2017

Kia's light car is reimagined for its next-generation with more aggressive styling, including an updated family grille. Interior offers a prominent touchscreen display for navigation and media features.
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Make: Kia

Model: Rio

Released: Jan 2017

Kia's top-selling model, the Rio, is due to land in Australia at the beginning of 2017, following its global debut at the Paris motor show in September. It is possible it will be revealed at the Australian Open tennis tournament, of which Kia is the major sponsor.
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Make: Kia

Model: Soul

Released: Dec 2016

Kia's Soul crossover will get a mild update ahead of its launch towards the end of 2016. The mid-life refresh gets the Soul a revised grille, headlights, tail-lights and a choice of new alloy wheel designs.
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Make: Kia

Model: Cerato

Released: May 2016

Kia's Cerato sedan will receive a facelift for its launch in Australia in the first quarter of 2016. Changes to front and rear exterior styling and interior tweaks are apparent, however it is not yet known what performance changes will be made, if any.
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Make: Kia

Model: Picanto

Released: Mar 2016

Kia will be introducing its bite-sized Picanto hatch into its lineup in the first quarter 2016. It is expected to go on sale as a single variant, sporting a 1.2-litre petrol four cylinder engine.
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Make: Kia

Model: Optima

Released: Nov 2015

Kia's next-generation Optima is set to arrive in the later half of 2015 and is expected to feature an evolutionary design and a possible wagon shape as well.
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Make: Kia

Model: Sorento

Released: Jun 2015

Kia's Sorento family-size SUV will be replaced by an all-new model early in 2015. Details of the Korean brand's third-generation Sorento are scarce, but it is expected to be larger than the current model and feature improvements to the engine for better fuel economy.
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Make: Kia

Model: Carnival

Released: Feb 2015

Kia is aiming high with its next-generation Carnival, hoping to reclaim the people-mover crown, after losing the title to the Honda Odyssey in 2014.
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Make: Kia

Model: Rio

Released: Jan 2015

A mid-life upgrade is in store for Kia's popular Rio city runabout, which is expected to bring a light update to the styling and some minor mechanical tweaks. The Rio was the Korean car-maker's biggest seller in 2013 and the company will look to build on its popularity with the facelift.
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Make: Kia

Model: Pro_cee'd - GT

Released: Mar 2014

Australia will be the first market outside of Europe to get Kia’s awkwardly named Pro_Cee’d GT hot hatch when it lands in local showrooms in early 2014. The pocket rocket is powered by a 1.6-litre petrol engine producing 150kW of power and 265Nm of torque and is good for a 0-100km/h sprint time of 7.7 seconds.
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Make: Kia

Model: Soul

Released: Feb 2014

The second generation of Kia’s funky Soul hatch that was revealed at the 2013 New York motor show maintains the same boxy styling as the popular original. Larger inside and out, the Soul will be available with updated versions of the 1.6- and 2.0-litre petrol units and the 1.6-litre diesel when it arrives mid-2014.
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Make: Kia

Model: Optima

Released: Jan 2014

Kia’s mid-size Optima gets a minor mid-life update in late 2013 but any cosmetic changes are hard to pick. Cabin styling updates and the addition of more infotainment and active safety options will keep the handsome sedan going for a few more years, while the possibility of a 204kW 2.0-litre turbo engine should keep Kia fans excited.
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Make: Kia

Model: Koup

Released: Oct 2013

Kia’s second-gen Koup is confirmed for a local berth at the end of 2013, just months ahead of the Pro_Cee’d GT hot-hatch. Kia promises a sportier Koup this time around, addressing concerns that the original version didn’t have the go to match its looks. Kia Australia will add a turbo version for extra performance.
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Make: Kia

Model: Rondo

Released: Jun 2013

Kia Australia looks set to introduce a new-generation Rondo compact people-mover in the early stages of 2013, with styling that brings it into line with the company's signature Peter Schreyer-led design language.
read more about the Kia Rondo

Make: Kia

Model: Cerato

Released: Apr 2013

The next-generation of Kia Australia’s best-selling model will be bigger and more refined than the current version when it arrives in Australia in April. The sleek small car contender will be powered by a 2.0-litre petrol engine and feature an improved cabin design and more upmarket materials than the model it replaces.
read more about the Kia Cerato

Make: Kia

Model: Sorento

Released: Oct 2012

The only notable change to Australia’s medium SUV landscape in 2012 is a Hyundai Santa Fe-based chassis revision for Kia’s Sorento, due to hit showrooms in August.
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Make: Kia

Model: Rio - three-door

Released: Feb 2012

Australia’s first Rio three-door will undercut the cheapest version of the redesigned Rio five-door that went on sale here in September 2011. Expected to be priced from as low as $14,990 plus ORCs, it will be Kia Motors Australia’s lowest-priced model until the Picanto five-door arrives in early 2013.
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Make: Kia

Model: Rio - sedan

Released: Feb 2012

A sleek four-door sedan variant of the redesigned Rio was unveiled at the 2011 New York show promising sophistication and features to mix it with the best in its class. It will complement the three-door variant, which is expected to be the price leader.
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Make: Kia

Model: Optima

Released: Jan 2012

Kia Australia will finally get its hands on an entry-level version of the head-turning Optima, which will join the existing single variant line-up. The Si will be powered by the same 2.4-litre petrol engine as its sibling, and will be priced around the $30,000 mark.
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Make: Kia

Model: Soul

Released: Nov 2011

Australia’s version of the facelifted Soul will do without the new LED lighting and – instead of a new direct-injection engine – will be powered by a new 2.0-litre ‘Nu’ MPI petrol engine producing 119kW and 194Nm. The new look includes updated headlights, bonnet, front and rear bumpers, trim and enhanced interior features for a more premium feel.
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Make: Kia

Model: Rio

Released: Sep 2011

Expect Schreyer styling and even more economical engines, possibly including a hybrid, for the third generation of Kia's light car. First to arrive will be a five-door hatch with a sedan variants to follow in Q1 2012, with a three-door price leader following the sedan by mid-2012.
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Make: Kia

Model: Sportage

Released: Jun 2011

The Kia Sportage gets an upgrade just eight months after its local launch, with an across-the-board price increase of $230 balanced out by more standard equipment including (depending on the variant) standard rubber mats, new seat trim and bigger brake discs.
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Make: Kia

Model: Carnival

Released: Jun 2011

Kia’s top-selling people mover gets a freshen-up with equipment upgrades, a muscular new 2.2-litre turbo-diesel and small price increases. The company has also axed the 2.7-litre V6-powered short-wheelbase S model from the range.
read more about the Kia Carnival

Make: Kia

Model: Optima

Released: Jan 2011

As successor to the Magentis, the "car people will simply not expect from Kia" promises luxury, a rewarding drive and will launch in Platinum spec powered by a 2.4-litre petrol engine. Later in the year, Kia may introduce lower-specification Si and SLi variants fitted with a 2.0-litre petrol engine, followed by a hybrid in late 2012.
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Make: Kia

Model: Sportage

Released: Oct 2010

The new-generation Sportage shares its platform with the Tucson-replacing ix35 from sibling brand Hyundai. Design cues from the Kia Sorento, such as the roofline and windshield rake, are evident. The new Sportage will likely include a 2.0-litre petrol powerplant with 123 kW from the ix35, as well as a 2.0-litre R-series diesel with 135kW.
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Make: Kia

Model: Sorento

Released: Oct 2010

Kia is expected to add a new 200kW 3.5 litre V6 to its recently released new-generation Sorento, launched in Australia in late 2009. This will bring the number of powertrains to three, starting with the 128kW/225Nm 2.4 lite four cylinder, to the powerful, yet economical 145kW/436Nm 2.2 litre diesel range.
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Make: Kia

Model: Magentis

Released: Oct 2010

Kia's second-generation Hyundai Sonata/i40-derived Magentis is due locally by the third quarter of 2010. It will compete against the likes of the Toyota Camry, Mazda6 and Subaru Liberty. Power will be fed to the front wheels by a version of Hyundai’s new 150kW 2.4 Theta II GDI engine, via a new six-speed auto transmission.
read more about the Kia Magentis

Make: Kia

Model: Cerato - Hatch

Released: Oct 2010

The long-awaited Cerato hatch will plug a hole in Kia's range and form an integral part of the South Korean maker's ambition to outgun in-house rival Hyundai.
read more about the Kia Cerato

Make: Kia

Model: Cerato - Hatch

Released: Jul 2010

Hot on the heels of the redesigned XM Sorento, Kia will launch the long-awaited hatchback version of the TD Cerato sedan in mid-2010. It will be a two-box five-door shape with an Audi A3-esque appearance, according to Kia, powered by the same 115kW/194Nm 2.0-litre engine as the sedan.
read more about the Kia Cerato

Make: Kia

Model: Rio

Released: Apr 2010

Kia’s smallest model, the light-sized Rio, will gain a minor refresh in early 2010, ahead of its replacement in 2011. The new-look MkIII Rio will brandish Kia’s new H-shaped grille design, and should continue to be available with its 1.4 and 1.6-litre four-cylinder petrol engines.
read more about the Kia Rio

Make: Kia

Model: Cerato

Released: Sep 2009

Kia is expected to add a Cerato-based coupe to its range in 2009, similar to two-door concept shown at the 2008 New York motor show. It will be based an all-new platform, but engines and transmissions are likely to carry-over form the sedan and hatch range.
read more about the Kia Cerato

Make: Kia

Model: Soul

Released: Apr 2009

Kia's new SUV-styled five-door hatch is expected in Australia by April 2009, priced at about $21,000. The tall stance and wheel-at-each-corner style is said to create a generous interior designed to appeal to active young urban dwellers. Engine choices will include 2.0-litre petrol and diesel units.
read more about the Kia Soul

Make: Kia

Model: Cerato

Released: Jan 2009

Kia took the wraps off its new Cerato sedan at the 2008 Australian International Motor Show. Powered by a new 2.0-litre petrol engine with continuously variable valve timing (CVVT). The Cerato will be the first model in Australia to display the distinctive new corporate ‘H-grille’ design.
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Make: Kia

Model: Rondo

Released: May 2008

KIA revealed the car it hopes will re-invigorate the mini-MPV market at the Australian International Motor Show, called the Rondo. The compact seven-seat wagon replaces the Carens. Available with a 2.0-litre four-cylinder petrol engine with a choice of a five-speed manual or four-speed automatic.
read more about the Kia Rondo

Make: Kia

Model: Sportage - CRDi

Released: Sep 2007

Kia has upgraded its sportage model range with the addition of a front-drive LX model adopting a 2.0-litre 104kW four-cylinder petrol engine and an EX CRDi AWD variant with a new 2.0-litre common-rail direct-injection turbo-diesel delivering 103kW/304Nm. The 129KW 2.7-litre V6 4x4 is unchanged.
read more about the Kia Sportage

Make: Kia

Model: Sorento - CRDi

Released: Aug 2007

Kia Motors Australia previewed a diesel version of its popular Sorento 4WD range at the Brisbane International Motor Show, ahead of a planned introduction in July. The Sorento CRDi's 2.5-litre turbo-diesel packs 125kW of power and a mighty 392Nm of torque, plus a 2800kg towing capacity.
read more about the Kia Sorento

Make: Kia

Model: Sorento

Released: Mar 2007

KIA Motors has previewed the facelifted Sorento, which will come with a more powerful new 176kW 3.3-litre V6 and a 135kW diesel with variable-geometry turbocharger. There's also a revised exterior and a newly configured interior with more rear legroom and a higher-quality dash.
read more about the Kia Sorento

Make: Kia

Model: Carnival

Released: Oct 2005

Kia will produce an all-new Carnival in 2005. Known as Sedona in other markets, Carnival was Kia's most popular model globally in its launch year of 1999. Kia is keen to maintain Carnival's reputation as Australia's top-selling people-mover and to become a top five global car-maker by 2010.
read more about the Kia Carnival

Make: Kia

Model: Rio

Released: Oct 2005

A redesigned Rio is scheduled for launch in October, when Rio becomes a sibling of parent Hyundai's entry-level Accent. The larger new 85kW Rio small car will be a Sydney star following its 2005 Detroit (sedan) and Geneva (hatch) debuts. The new model should offer even more value for money.
read more about the Kia Rio

Make: Kia

Model: Sorento - LWB

Released: Oct 2005

Kia plans to get in on the seven-seater medium off-roader act by producing a long-wheelbase version of its popular Sorento by 2005. Matching the likes of Toyota's highly successful Prado, the stretched Sorento will give the cut-priced Kia even more sales avenues.
read more about the Kia Sorento

Make: Kia

Model: Sportage

Released: Oct 2004

The current Sportage is out of production until an all-new, monocoque-chassis replacement is released in Korea in late 2003 and in Australia around Sydney show time. To be based on the next-generation Kia Spectra/Hyundai Elantra subcompact platform, it will feature a new four-cylinder and small V6.
read more about the Kia Sportage

Make: Kia

Model: Sorento

Released: Oct 2004

Kia's medium off-roader, the Sorento, gets a manual transmission for its single V6 model, plus the option of a turbo-diesel engine in the third quarter of 2004. One of the first to get in on the diesel act with its well priced Sorento, Kia hopes to claim a slice of the emerging oil-burner SUV market.
read more about the Kia Sorento

Make: Kia

Model: Picanto

Released: Oct 2004

The replacement for Kia's entry level car debuted at the 2003 Frankfurt motor show. Picanto will replace the Pride (the previous Pride was sold in Australia as the Ford Festiva) and will go on sale here if Kia Australia can land it here under Rio price and spec at around $11,990 - which seems unlikely at this stage.
read more about the Kia Picanto

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