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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Driving Impressions
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more than adequate torque for city driving and highway cruising, and is a
significant improvement over the previous-gen ...
Body Styles, Trim Levels, and Options
The Kia Sportage is a compact four-door SUV offered in two trim levels, LX
and EX. Both two-wheel drive and all-wheel drive (which Kia calls 4WD) are
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Advanced Platform/Chassis
Kia Soul is different, right down to its all-new platform. With its own
distinctive style, Soul features front-wheel drive, a high roofline and an
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