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KUALA LUMPUR: Naza Kia Malaysia, the official local distributor of KIA vehicles, has introduced a new range-topping Grand Carnival 2.2D SX multi-purpose vehicle (MPV) variant that comes with added external and interior upgrades. Priced at RM188,888 on-the-road with GST without ...

Optima is Kia's first PHEV

SEOUL: Meet Kia’s first plug-in hybrid electric vehicle model, the Optima PHEV that features 53km of pure electric range. The 1,718kg (kerb) is a 4,854mm-long PHEV that has a 2,804mm wheelbase and stands 1,859mm-wide and 1,460mm-tall, while having a ...

ADVERTORIAL: Kia Sportage is a cut above the rest

The all-new Kia Sportage has been completely redesigned to wow and calling it a showstopper or a head-turner does not do it enough justice. Available in two variants – the GT Line and the KX, the Sportage cranks up the ...

It's 'EyesOn' which carmaker picks up an award

DETROIT: BMW’s latest seventh generation 5 Series recently picked up its first of probably many other accolades to come after having receiving the Best Designed User Experience Award from EyesOn Design. With a starting price of US$51,200 (RM250,000) plus ...

Kia trio coming. Stinger - hopefully

PETALING JAYA: The all-new Stinger could headline the Kia launches this year if local distributor Naza Kia Malaysia can wrangle an allocation from its principal. Established mainstream models that will arrive in new guises are the Rio hatchback, Optima ...

Kia Grand Carnival in premium MPV segment; RM165,888 and RM185,888

PETALING JAYA: Naza Kia Malaysia has launched the highly acclaimed Grand Carnival, which is expected to be well received in the premium MPV (multi-purpose vehicle) segment. The on-the-road prices with insurance for the Grand Carnival, imported from Korea, is ...

Lucky executive takes home a Kia Picanto

Kia Picanto with its lucky new owner Velu Kumar togetether with son Miitesh and wife Thavamalar CYBERJAYA: A brand new Kia Picanto was picked up by 54-year old Velu Kumar Suppan, who recently won it as a Grand Prize ...

2017 New York Auto Show: Fourth-gen KIA Rio headed for American market

NEW YORK: KIA’s new fourth-generation Rio in sedan and 5-door hatch formats are the latest additions to the model line-up of Kia Motors America (KMA). The cars have been penned at the Korean carmaker’s European and U.S. design studios in ...

Next-generation compact cars raise expectations

HAMBURG: While the auto industry continues to celebrate the SUV boom and ride the momentum of crossovers, small cars are still making a big impact. According to industry analysts, one in four new vehicle permits in Europe are currently ...

Kia revs up Stonic compact crossover

FRANKFURT: SUVs and crossovers are the rage globally. While Hyundai continues to tease with its new Kona crossover , Kia is also sharing the limelight with its new B-segment crossover that will be named Stonic. The Stonic is inspired ...

Kia Motors tops JD Power quality study

The Kia Optima plug-in hybrid. LOS ANGELES: Kia Motors topped an initial quality study of new vehicles sold in the United States based on owner responses for the second consecutive year, business consultancy J.D. Power said on Wednesday. Hyundai ...

2017 Kia Rio hatch arrives at RM79,888

PETALING JAYA: The new 2017 Kia Rio boasts attractive features packaged in a sleek and aerodynamic design, and is priced at RM79,888 on-the-road without insurance. The wraps were taken off the fourth-generation Kia Rio today at 1 Utama Shopping ...

Merdeka goodies with Sportage GT and Cerato

KUALA LUMPUR: Naza KIA Malaysia, the official distributor of KIA vehicles in Malaysia, is offering a special Merdeka Sale throughout the month of August for the Kia Sportage GT and Kia Cerato 1.6 SX models, complete with added privileges, ...

The new Kia Rio available in East Malaysia

PETALING JAYA: Continuing its momentum into 2017, Naza Kia Malaysia, the official distributor of KIA vehicles in the country, introduced the all-new Kia Rio in East Malaysia, starting with Kuching, Sarawak. Speaking at the launch of the new Kia ...

Kia among highest in brand value

SEOUL: Kia Motors has been ranked among the highest valued brands in the world once again, according to Interbrand’s 2017 ‘Best Global Brands’ report. The latest study, released today, has confirmed that Kia’s brand value has grown 6% in ...

Kia to show off new autonomous tech at CES 2019

SEOUL: Kia Motors will preview a range of new technologies developed for the post-autonomous driving era at the 2019 Consumer Electronics Show (CES) next month. Kia’s interactive ‘Space of Emotive Driving’ exhibit looks to a future when autonomous driving is ...

Kia getting sporty with Ceed shooting brake and crossover variants

The Proceed concept. FRANKFURT: The Kia Ceed has undergone something of a transformation this year: as well as seeing a new-generation launched in five-door hatchback and Sportswagon estate versions it also saw that apostrophe dropped from the name. Now ...

KIA welcomes MBf into dealer network

From left: Samson and Choo KUALA LUMPUR: Naza Kia Malaysia, the official distributor of KIA vehicles in Malaysia, held a signing ceremony at the MAI Autoshow 2018 to mark the appointment of MBf Automobile into their dealer network. Present at ...

New York Auto Show: Kia debuts ‘hot' and ‘spicy' fully-electric concept

NEW YORK: Kia has unveiled the HabaNiro, aka “The Everything Car” at the New York International Auto Show. Kia not only unveiled a fully-electric concept car, but also a new vehicle category for said “hot” and “spicy” compact CUV: ...

Kia's new small SUV is named Seltos

SEOUL: Kia has announced that “Seltos” will be the name of its new global compact SUV. Due to be launched in the summer, Kia said the Seltos would bring sophistication and assertiveness to the compact SUV segment. The name ...

Kia XCeed to get fully-digital instrument cluster

LONDON: The all-new Kia XCeed urban crossover will get Kia’s first fully-digital 12.3-inch Supervision driver instrument cluster when it is launched across Europe later this year. Due to be fully revealed on 26 June 2019, the XCeed crossover utility ...

Kia Stinger on display at Pavilion till July 22

KUALA LUMPUR: From now until this Sunday (July 22), the Kia Stinger is being displayed at the Revolution by Time Kulture exhibition held at Centre Court, Pavilion, Kuala Lumpur. Naza Kia Malaysia is the Official Auto Partner of the ...

Kia unveils new ProCeed wagon

FRANKFURT: If the car is dying in the face of the ongoing onslaught from the popularity of SUVs, it certainly doesn’t seem to be worrying Kia too much. Ahead of the 2018 Paris Motor Show next month, the Korean ...

Meet KIA's one-off Stinger GT420 track car

LONDON: Kia has unveiled its latest track-going creation in the form of the Stinger GT420. Other than its newfound livery, the standard Stinger has been internally gutted to save precious weight – even the car’s battery was replaced with ...

Kia Optima, Sorento, Grand Carnival and Rio updated

KUALA LUMPUR: The refreshed Optima, Sorento, Grand Carnival and enhanced Rio are now available in Malaysia. They are Naza Kia Malaysia’s best-selling models. It also sells the Stinger, Sportage, Cerato and Picanto. Optima The Optima GT on-the-road presence receives ...

Karim Habib lands design chief job with Kia

SEOUL: There’s no dearth of jobs waiting for Karim Habib. The ex-Infiniti design chief landed on his feet with Kia offering him the same post. As Kia senior vice president and head of its design centre, he will be ...

Images of Kia K5 for Korea emerge

PETALING JAYA: Kia Motors has published exterior images of the all-new Kia K5 sedan, released in Korean market specification. The new Kia K5 brings with it a sporty, modern and bold character. The front of the car is characterized ...

Imagine electric car concept from Kia can wirelessly charge itself

GENEVA: Kia says its latest electric crossover study can be charged fully wirelessly, a feature that – for now – adds as much expense as it does convenience. Wireless charging is gradually becoming a common feature on smartphones, but ...

Kia takes wraps off two new SUVs in Seoul

SEOUL: In a world exclusive, Kia has unveiled two new SUV concept cars at the Seoul Motor Show ahead of the expected launch of the two models in South Korea at end-2019. The first is the chunky Mohave Masterpiece ...

Kia BLACKPINK Wanna Be contest winners announced

KUALA LUMPUR: After eight-weeks through a nationwide roadshow in search for Malaysia’s biggest BLACKPINK fans, Naza Kia Malaysia selected three lucky winners to meet the sensational South Korean girl group BLACKPINK in Korea. The winners of the ‘Kia BLACKPINK ...

Singapore Motorshow 2020: Kia Seltos makes early debut

SINGAPORE: The Kia Seltos made an appearance at the during the Singapore Motorshow 2020 ahead of its second-quarter launch this year. The Seltos expands the South Korean carmaker’s compact sport utility vehicle (SUV) offering in Singapore by sitting below ...

Kia tops half a million sales in Europe

LONDON: Kia Motors has achieved annual sales of more than half a million cars in Europe for the first time, according to new data released by the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA). Kia’s total annual sales of 502,845 units ...

Kia may make face masks at China factory

SEOUL: South Korea’s Kia Motors Corp is considering making face masks at its Chinese factory to help battle the spread of the coronavirus, a spokesman said today. The announcement follows a similar move by Fiat Chrysler, whose CEO Mike ...

Kia names new global president to drive its electric and autonomous ambitions

SEOUL: Kia Motors today named Ho-sung Song as its president. Kia’s global operations division chief replaces Han-woo Park, who will move on to an advisory role in the company. In his new capacity, Song will lead the advancement of ...

Kia to offer 'job loss insurance' to new car buyers in Europe

FRANKFURT: South Korean carmaker Kia plans to offer insurance in Europe which protects clients from having to make monthly payments on a new vehicle if they lose their job, a scheme designed to entice reticent customers back into showrooms ...

Facelifted Kia Picanto getting ready to ship out to Europe

SEOUL: Kia Motors has made substantial upgrades to its smallest model and yes…the little Picanto is getting a facelift and its first stop will be Europe in the third quarter with its refreshed GT-Line and the sports utility vehicle-inspired X-Line model ...

Kia reveals fourth-gen Carnival ahead of official launch

SEOUL: Kia Motors Corporation has revealed images of its new fourth-generation Carnival multi-purpose vehicle (MPV) and it’s all dressed up in South Korean specifications. Also known as the Sedona in other markets, the South Korean carmaker uses the Carnival ...

Kia Sorento gets new Terrain Mode

LONDON: Kia’s fourth-generation Sorento sports utility vehicle (SUV) will be equipped with a newly-developed “Terrain Mode” feature when European sales start in the second half of 2020. The Terrain Mode will provide drivers with dedicated modes for mud, snow ...

Kia Motors fast-tracks partnerships with global mobility companies

PETALING JAYA: Kia Motors Corporation has announced plans to expand its partnerships with global mobility companies to meet the needs of a diverse range of customers worldwide including Grab for the South-East Asian region. Kia’s president and CEO Ho Sung Song announced the company’s strategy for global mobility during his visit to the company’s Sohari plant in South Korea ...

Kia unveils new K5 and Carnival at Auto China 2020

SEOUL/BEIJING: Kia has unveiled the new K5 and Carnival at Auto China 2020 here on Saturday as it steps up efforts to pitch its cars to young, trend-setting car buyers. The K5 is the brand’s global best-selling sedan. It ...

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