Kia
Kia is part of the same Korean conglomerate that owns Hyundai, so the two brands share many components. Despite that, Kia has carved out its own image in terms of design and it is unique in off ering a seven-year factory warranty. In truth, buyers don’t need it, as Kias have proven to be incredibly reliable through the years. And it’s worth pointing out that many of the latest models have a lot more going for them than simply a great warranty.
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OUR PICK OF THE RANGE Sportage 1.7 EXL
Kia Sportage
The Kia Sportage has been a huge seller since its introduction in Ireland and this latest model went on sale in 2016 so it’s still very fresh looking. While the overall size and silhouette might not have changed that much, its styling has, especially around the front. The Sportage’s height makes access to the cabin easily and the interior is of high quality. It is refi ned on the move too, with
that cabin now much quieter than before. The 1.7-litre diesel engine drives the front wheels and while it isn’t hugely powerful, it does manage to return decent duel economy. It is possible to get an all-wheel drive Sportage featuring a 2.0-litre diesel engine, which doesn’t cost much more than the range-topping 1.7-litre version, in reality, but is more expensive to tax.
OUR PICK OF THE RANGE Picanto 1.0 TX
Kia Picanto
The Kia Picanto has been the entry point to the range for some time, though it is now starting to show its age (the car you see here will be replaced at some stage in 2017). Its cartoonish styling will appeal to some, although once inside any real sense of style soon fades away, but at least it feels well bolted together. For its size, the Picanto manages to pack a lot in, with room for fi ve and a 200-litre boot. As you might expect with power from a 65hp three-cylinder petrol engine, the Picanto isn’t exactly fast, taking some 14.4 seconds to reach 100kph from rest, but that’s not what this car is about. It is pitched as an aff ordable small car, bolstered by the usual seven-year Kia warranty.
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Kia Rio
OUR PICK OF THE RANGE Rio 1.4 petrol
This year sees the arrival of an all-new Kia Rio that has upped its game signifi cantly in the style stakes. It is longer, lower and wider than the outgoing model, while its fi ve-door body style makes it practical too. Like so many new models these days it features all the connectivity that smartphone wielding motorists need, and its large infotainment screen helps do away with ugly buttons from the centre console. All of the usual Kia specifi cation grades are available and a sportier GT Line is also expected to be added to the range later in the year. The Rio goes up against a brand new Ford Fiesta, the Volkswagen Polo and the Rio’s sister car, the Hyundai i20, amongst many others.
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