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Buyer’s Guide: 2010 Kia Sorento

The Kia Sorento has been temporarily discontinued for 2010. It will return as an all-new 2011 model early in calendar-year 2010.


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First Drive: 2011 Kia Sorento



Transformed from a “traditional” body-on-frame SUV into a unibody vehicle, the 2011 Kia Sorento is less truck-like and offers more power and better fuel economy from its new four and six-cylinder engines, reports Contributing Editor, Chris Chase.


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Used Vehicle Review: Kia Sorento, 2003-2009



A body-on-frame SUV that is unique among car-based mid-sized SUVs, the Kia Sorento is recommended “if you plan to use its off-road abilities.” Contributing Editor, Chris Chase also recommends 2007-or-newer Sorentos with the 3.8- or 3.3-litre V6 engine.


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Inside Story: 2011 Kia Sorento



The all-new Kia Sorento is well-equipped and well-priced, says interior reviewer Michael Clark. The cabin is roomy and even the available third-row seat is surprisingly comfortable, he reports.


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Test Drive: 2010 Kia Forte EX sedan



Replacing the Spectra, the new Kia Forte compact sedan is handsome, powerful and priced well, says Contributing Editor, Chris Chase, but there are some interior quality and driveability issues, he says.


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Buyer’s Guide: 2010 Kia Rio / Rio5

NEW FOR 2010:
- New bumper design, grille, black bezel headlamps, body-colour mouldings, and exposed exhaust pipe with through-bumper outlet
- New steering wheel similar to the Kia Soul’s, leather-wrapped gearshift lever, dual power outlets in front centre console, and headrest design change
- Interior lighting display changes from yellow-green to reddish-orange
- Cruise control added to Convenience and [...]


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Buyer’s Guide: 2010 Kia Rio / Rio5

NEW FOR 2010:
- New bumper design, grille, black bezel headlamps, body-colour mouldings, and exposed exhaust pipe with through-bumper outlet
- New steering wheel similar to the Kia Soul’s, leather-wrapped gearshift lever, dual power outlets in front centre console, and headrest design change
- Interior lighting display changes from yellow-green to reddish-orange
- Cruise control added to Convenience and [...]


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Buyer’s Guide: 2010 Kia Rondo

NEW FOR 2010:
- New EX-V6 Luxury with Navigation trim
- New 16- and 17-inch wheel designs
- Standard Eco-Minder on all trims
For 2010, the Kia Rondo adds an available navigation system, which can be ordered on the top-line EX-V6 seven-seat version. There are also new wheel designs, and a standard Eco-Minder for fuel consumption on all models.
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Buyer’s Guide: 2010 Kia Magentis

NEW FOR 2010:
- New vanity mirror illumination
- New 16-inch wheel designs
- New SX trim lines
For 2010, the Kia Magentis undergoes trim changes: a new top-end SX trim line is added to both four-cylinder and V6 models. Vanity mirrors also receive lighting, and there are new 16-inch wheel designs.
Sold as the Optima in the U.S., the [...]


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Buyer’s Guide: 2010 Kia Sportage

NEW FOR 2010:
- 10th Anniversary trim line (four-cylinder FWD only)
- Dual seat height adjuster, illuminated front vanity mirror, and Eco-Minder
- Available in-dash navigation system
For 2010, the Kia Sportage adds a new trim line to celebrate its tenth anniversary, available on the four-cylinder in front-wheel drive. All models receive a new dual seat height adjuster and [...]


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