1995-02 Kia Sportage

Looked at in terms of long-term value, a CR-V or RAV4 would be the better choice. Those two also are more pleasant to drive and better built. Worse yet, Kia has ranked near the bottom of the list [...]

2001-06 Kia Optima

In terms of equipment and comfort, Optima and Sonata offer impressive value for the money. Though they serve as bargain-priced Camry alternatives that have little need for apologies. Both have [...]

2001-05 Kia Rio

Rios offer "cheap wheels" economy and a generous warranty, but Kia's resale values are low, partly due to its unproven record of reliability and low ratings on independent surveys of customer [...]

2002-05 Kia Sedona

Korean automakers stake their fortunes on delivering more features per dollar than class competitors. On that basis, Sedonas trump all rivals. Kia says its comprehensive warranty is the number [...]

2003-09 Kia Sorento

Sorento has been priced like a compact SUV when new, yet it acts like a midsize and impresses for its interior decor and features-per-dollar, as well as Kia's generous warranty. South Korean [...]

2004-09 Kia Amanti

Amanti's soft, floaty ride and roomy, quiet cabin might appeal to some, though few are likely to appreciate its wallowy handling. Amanti was slow seller, so it's a relative unknown on the [...]

2005-09 Kia Spectra

Though it's not a small-car star, Spectra is class-competitive. Used-car prices tend to be lower than for many rivals, meaning this might be among the least-expensive small cars available [...]

2005-10 Kia Sportage

Sportage is a fine light-duty people-mover with an impressive list of standard equipment and modest off-road capabilities. We prefer the available V6; it provides class-competitive power and is [...]

2007-10 Kia Optima

Like the related Hyundai Sonata, Kia's Optima delivers a high level of features per dollar. On the whole, though, it falls short in overall refinement and materials quality, versus such class [...]

2006-11 Kia Rio

Best suited for undemanding, low-speed running, the smallest Kias include plenty of features for their low-budget price. In addition, Rio a surprisingly well-built car that, with Kia's strong [...]

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