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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    Instrument cluster
    Type A Type B 1. Tachometer 2. Engine temperature gauge 3. Fuel gauge 4. Speedometer 5. Turn signal indicators 6.Warning and indicator lights (if equipped) 7. Odometer/Trip computer (if eq ...

    Road warning
    Hazard warning flasher The hazard warning flasher serves as a warning to other drivers to exercise extreme caution when approaching, overtaking, or passing your vehicle. It should be used whene ...

    Interior overview
    1. Door lock/unlock button 2. Power window switches 3. Outside rearview mirror control switch (if equipped) 4. Hood release lever 5. Instrument panel illumination (if equipped) 6. Electronic st ...