Kia
While Kia was once synonymous with basic, bland transportation that happened to have stellar warranties, it now makes some of the most striking and competitive cars in the business—that still have stellar warranties. Despite being the corporate counterpart to Hyundai and sharing features such as platforms and engines, Kia's products are distinct and have unique characters. Carving out their own spaces in the market, the Stinger sports sedan is engaging to drive, while the funky Soul crossover is a standout in its class. The three-row Telluride SUV has earned multiple spots on our 10Best list thanks to its upscale feel and incredible value, and even more conventional models such as the K5 sedan and the Sportage crossover are compelling choices.
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Full-size, mid-size, compact, subcompact, and off-roaders
Starting at $50,025

The 2023 Kia EV6's cool segment-blurring bodywork, attractive cabin, and athletic road manners make it far more compelling than its unimaginative name suggests.
view 2023 EV6 detailsStarting at $50,000 est

The Kia EV9 SUV will join the Korean brand's electric-vehicle lineup and could offer seating for seven, a 300-mile range, and Telluride-inspired styling.
view 2024 EV9 detailsStarting at $27,915

The redesigned 2023 Kia Niro hybrid and plug-in hybrid offer a unique design, a sustainable interior, and enough personality to be cool.
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Starting at $27,915 · 8.5/10
- View 2022 Niro Details
Starting at $25,985 · 7.5/10
- View 2021 Niro Details
Starting at $25,865 · 7.5/10
- View 2020 Niro Details
Starting at $25,765 · 7.5/10
- View 2019 Niro Details
Starting at $24,610 · 8/10
- View 2018 Niro Details
Starting at $24,280 · 8/10
- View 2017 Niro Details
Starting at $23,785 · 8/10
Starting at $40,875

The redesigned 2023 Kia Niro EV makes the all-electric subcompact SUV look more futuristic inside and out, and it offers up to 253 miles of range.
view 2023 Niro EV detailsStarting at $25,000 est

Shouldered into the tight space between the Soul and Sportage in the Kia SUV lineup, the Seltos makes a name for itself with its style and athletic driving demeanor.
view 2024 Seltos detailsStarting at $31,415

The three-row 2023 Kia Sorento is an honorable SUV with good looks and a healthy offering of powertrain choices, including hybrid and plug-in hybrid options.
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Starting at $31,415 · 8.5/10
- View 2022 Sorento Details
Starting at $30,885 · 8.5/10
- View 2021 Sorento Details
Starting at $30,565 · 8.5/10
- View 2020 Sorento Details
Starting at $28,110 · 6/10
- View 2019 Sorento Details
Starting at $27,335 · 7/10
- View 2018 Sorento Details
Starting at $26,890 · 7/10
- View 2017 Sorento Details
Starting at $26,495 · 7/10
Starting at $21,215

It’s shaped like a toaster, it’s cool and it’s surprisingly practical, which is why the 2023 Kia Soul continues to be one of the more intriguing entries in the small-SUV class.
view 2023 Soul detailsStarting at $27,615

The compact Kia Sportage crossover commences a new generation with one of the most interesting designs in its highly competitive class.
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Starting at $27,615 · 8.5/10
- View 2022 Sportage Details
Starting at $25,305
- View 2021 Sportage Details
Starting at $25,265 · 7.5/10
- View 2020 Sportage Details
Starting at $25,110 · 7.5/10
- View 2019 Sportage Details
Starting at $24,795 · 8/10
- View 2018 Sportage Details
Starting at $24,590 · 8/10
- View 2017 Sportage Details
Starting at $24,095 · 8/10
Starting at $37,255

The updated 2023 Kia Telluride is coming soon, and it will add handsome new styling, a widescreen instrument panel, and two rugged-looking trims.
view 2023 Telluride detailsCars
Sedans, coupes, convertibles, and wagons
Starting at $20,815

The Kia Forte sedan crams a lot of value into a compact package, and does it at a very affordable price point.
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Starting at $20,815 · 7.5/10
- View 2022 Forte Details
Starting at $20,185 · 7.5/10
- View 2021 Forte Details
Starting at $18,885 · 7.5/10
- View 2020 Forte Details
Starting at $18,855 · 7.5/10
- View 2019 Forte Details
Starting at $18,715 · 7/10
- View 2018 Forte Details
Starting at $17,695 · 7/10
- View 2017 Forte Details
Starting at $17,495 · 7/10
Starting at $26,415

Bold styling and an exciting 290-hp engine option make the 2023 Kia K5 a distractingly good choice.
view 2023 K5 detailsStarting at $17,875

The 2023 Kia Rio is offered as a sedan or hatchback, and is among the best new cars sold today for less than $18,000.
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Starting at $17,875 · 9/10
- View 2022 Rio Details
Starting at $17,545 · 9/10
- View 2021 Rio Details
Starting at $17,045 · 9/10
- View 2020 Rio Details
Starting at $16,815 · 8.5/10
- View 2019 Rio Details
Starting at $16,315 · 8/10
- View 2018 Rio Details
Starting at $14,795 · 8/10
- View 2017 Rio Details
Starting at $15,060 · 5/10
Starting at $37,865

Kia packs the luxury-minded 2023 Stinger sports sedan with up to 368 horsepower and a bunch of cargo space under its hatch.
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Starting at $37,865 · 7.5/10
- View 2022 Stinger Details
Starting at $37,435 · 7.5/10
- View 2021 Stinger Details
Starting at $34,135 · 8.5/10
- View 2020 Stinger Details
Starting at $34,125 · 8.5/10
- View 2019 Stinger Details
Starting at $33,985 · 8/10
- View 2018 Stinger Details
Starting at $32,800 · 8/10
Vans
Minivans, passenger vans, work vans, and cargo vans
Starting at $34,465

With a refined powertrain, fashionable styling, and a comfortable and well-equipped cabin, the 2023 Kia Carnival is a mighty desirable choice among minivans.
view 2023 Carnival detailsEVs
EV cars, trucks, SUVs, and vans
Starting at $50,025

The 2023 Kia EV6's cool segment-blurring bodywork, attractive cabin, and athletic road manners make it far more compelling than its unimaginative name suggests.
view 2023 EV6 detailsStarting at $50,000 est

The Kia EV9 SUV will join the Korean brand's electric-vehicle lineup and could offer seating for seven, a 300-mile range, and Telluride-inspired styling.
view 2024 EV9 detailsStarting at $40,875

The redesigned 2023 Kia Niro EV makes the all-electric subcompact SUV look more futuristic inside and out, and it offers up to 253 miles of range.
view 2023 Niro EV detailsDiscontinued Mazda Models
These models are no longer in production but may be available as used cars.
Starting at $26,795

This Korean Buick offsets Kia's youthful lineup with plush American-style luxury and an indulgent ride, all priced below a nicely equipped Camry.
view 2009 Amanti details
A Ford Explorer alternative, the big, body-on-frame Borrego offers seven-passenger capacity, a choice of V-6 or DOHC V-8, and up to 7500lbs of towing capacity.
view 2010 Borrego detailsStarting at $38,885

The Cadenza—like the larger K900 and smaller Stinger sports sedan—offers luxury-car comfort and features at a steep discount versus premium-badged rivals.
view 2020 Cadenza detailsStarting at $20,740

The Forte coupe—or Koup, in Kia-speak—is sportier and more elegant than other Fortes; it’s also well equipped and surprisingly refined.
view 2016 Forte Koup detailsStarting at $60,935

Smooth and well-equipped, the 2020 Kia K900 is a capable premium sedan with a price that undercuts rival luxury cars.
view 2020 K900 detailsStarting at $24,355

Despite a handsome exterior and interior, the Kia Optima is a family-friendly sedan with multiple powertrains that doesn't really stand out.
view 2020 Optima detailsStarting at $19,890

Smartly styled and somewhat unusual, the Rondo has acceptable handling, optional seven-passenger seating, and tons of practicality.
view 2010 Rondo detailsStarting at $31,575

The 2021 Kia Sedona succeeds at blending crossover styling with the utility of a minivan, but it can't match its rivals in terms of interior flexibility or technology.
view 2021 Sedona detailsStarting at $35,000 est

The now canceled 2021 Kia Soul EV would have made for a competitive EV with competitive real-world driving range, a nicely crafted cabin, and plenty of practicality.
view 2021 Soul EV detailsStarting at $14,245

Kia's subcompact sedan proves a fairly entertaining mix of agility and economy, especially in sporty SX trim.
view 2009 Spectra detailsStarting at $17,390

With others like the Toyota Corolla wagon and Honda Civic hatchback long gone, the Spectra5 is one of the market's only wee wagons.
view 2009 Spectra5 details
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