Actually, no. Hyundai is not the same manufacturer as Kia. Since Hyundai Motor Group is their parent firm, they resemble one another more as corporate sisters. Therefore, even though vehicles like the Kia Telluride and Hyundai Palisade have similar platforms and structural elements, they are still distinct brands that can stand alone. Is the manufacturer …
Directly insert the trickle charger into the power outlet. Your Optima Plug-In Hybrid is best charged using a Level 2 or “standard 240-volt charger.” Is the hybrid Kia Optima a plug-in vehicle? EX Hybrid and EX PHEV are the two model options available for the 2020 Kia Optima Hybrid (or plug-in hybrid). Both vehicles share …
Billy Fuccillo’s booming voice can be heard on the radio, on television, or on the lot if you live in Southwest Florida or close to one of his other dealerships. According to his dealership, Fuccillo, 65, passed away on Friday, June 18, following months of deteriorating health. It’s going to be huuuuuge! was Fuccillo’s catchphrase. …
I drive a 2009 Kia Spectra EX. These cars are beautifully manufactured, let me tell you that much. With 150,000 miles on it, I’ve driven it quickly on the interstate numerous times, accelerating crazily while pretending to be in a fast car, using low-quality gas. I’ve also mixed brake fluid and atf fluid with gasoline, …
Owners will be informed, and dealers will do a free engine test, inspection for gasoline and/or oil leaks, and any necessary repairs, including an engine replacement, at the owners’ expense. Additionally, Kia is now working on a software upgrade for the Knock Sensor Detection System (KSDS) that, when ready, will be carried out by dealers …
The choice between the Kia Sportage and the Kia Seltos comes down to personal preference. The Seltos more agile in traffic and has a greater ground clearance, although the Sportage is slightly bigger and has more horsepower. A 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine powers both of these new crossovers that are available for purchase and have five …
The long-term dependability data that demonstrates Kia vehicles are more reliable than Mitsubishi vehicles comes from J.D. Power & Associates’ 2021 survey of owners of three-year-old vehicles. Above the industry average, Kia is ranked third in reliability by J.D. Power. Mitsubishi is ranked 13th with 19 more issues per 100 vehicles. Consumer States’ January 2021 …
Another owner may inherit the Kia warranty. Remember that when you sell the vehicle, the 10-year/100,000-mile limited powertrain guarantee is changed to a 5-year/60,000-mile limited powertrain warranty. The remaining coverage will be given to the next owner. Does the lifetime warranty on Kia transfer? If I sell the car, can I transfer the lifetime warranty? …
Consumer Reports gave the 2022 Kia Seltos a dismal 1/5 expected dependability rating. According to Consumer Reports, “We anticipate the 2022 Seltos to be significantly less dependable than the typical new car. Data from the 2021 Kia Seltos, which similarly has a subpar reliability rating of 1/5, was used to calculate the Seltos’ rating. Both …
Having been established in May 1944, Kia Corporation is Korea’s oldest automobile manufacturer. From modest beginnings producing bicycles and motorcycles, Kia has developed into the vibrant, international Hyundai-Kia Automotive Group to become the fifth-largest automaker in the world. Kia currently produces over 1.4 million automobiles annually at 14 production and assembly facilities across eight nations. …