Category Archives: Kia

Overview: This is the 2016 Kia Optima SX LTD Turbo Gas Direct Injected 4-cylinder engine. I’ve been testing all of the Hyundai and Kia Korean made cars and have yet to find any negative issues. Back in March I tested the Kia Optima Hybrid and although they are the same car in...

Overview: This is the 2017 Kia Sportage SX AWD SUV or as some refer to it, CUV for Crossover Utility Vehicle. As if time isn’t passing fast enough a 2017 model year is on the scene. Really. Can’t they wait? Although it is ahead of its time according to the calendar, it...

Overview: This is the 2016 Kia Optima Hybrid EX. It is a midsize family sedan and the overall feeling of reviewers and myself is that there is little to complain about with this car as in the past. Both my daughter, who traded her previous Kia – a Sorento SUV for...

Overview: This is the 2016 Kia Sedona SXL. The Minivan is still a viable passenger vehicle. It has stood the test of time and if you want to carry 7-8 passengers it is much more convenient than its alternate the SUV or a typical passenger car. They are easier to get...

Overview: This is the 2016 Kia Optima EX. It is a midsize family sedan and the overall feeling of reviewers and myself is that there is little to complain about with this car. It was a very pleasant driving week with this Kia Optima EX. By the way, the EX is...

Overview: This is the 2015 Kia Soul. It has four doors (5 if you count the hatch back) and seating for five. It's available in three trim levels: base, + and ! (the last two trims are also known as Plus and Exclaim). The top-of-the-line Soul ! builds upon the...

This is the 2016 Kia Forte SX 5 Door sedan. Reviewers are impressed and I suspect you will be too. Other than being a smaller car than I care for, it fits well in this segment of the market.

Overview: This week we’re looking at the 2015 Kia Sedona SXL and initial comments from passengers was simply “a really smooth ride” was felt by all. On top of it all it seats 8 with good room all around. The rear seating folds down and away to increase the cargo area...

Overview: This week we’re looking at the 2015 Kia Soul EV. Last week Merkel Weiss gave his thoughts about ALL Electric vehicle technology. Now I have tried to add my experience on the road for real. Well! Where do I start? To begin with I love Kia as a car company...

Overview: This week we’re looking at the 2015 Kia Optima Hybrid EX which is powered by a four-cylinder gasoline engine paired with an electric motor. Combined output comes to 206 peak horsepower and it's sent through a six-speed automatic transmission. The EPA estimates the Hybrid will achieve 36 mpg in combined...