Leftlane’s bottom line
Kia is no longer content to be the butt of jokes or the car of last resort for those who may be fiscally challenged.
Although still very much a Hyundai rival, Kia finally has a design language and style of its own. The brand is making all the right moves, unlike a certain Japanese rival that seems to make all the wrong decisions these days.
This particular Korean firm is succeeding in their quest to become a tier-one import that won’t cause anyone to have to explain their purchases. Competing brands should do well to look over their shoulders for there is a new contender gaining on them.
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Handling and Braking
Considering it’s one of the least expensive affordable small cars in the
class, the 2011 Kia Rio handles very well. Test drivers report that its ride is
smooth and stable, and the cabin is quiet ...
By the numbers
The Kia Optima is a five-seat mid-size segment passenger car that has an
interior that the EPA will probably consider a full size interior.
Longer, lower and wider than the vehicle it replaces, it ...
Large Trunk
The large trunk has a low, wide opening and a lid that raises easily on gas
struts. Rear seatbacks can be flipped forward for more cargo space, but they
don't sit entirely flat. The pass-through a ...