KIA Sportage R Review: Specs, Features, and Performance Breakdown

KIA Sportage R Review: Specs, Features, and Performance Breakdown

The KIA Sportage R, produced from 2010 to 2015, is a compact SUV known for its stylish design, improved ride quality, and modern features. With KIA’s signature “tiger-nose” grille and sleek LED headlights, it boasts a sporty, contemporary look. The Sportage R offers petrol and diesel engine options, a 6-speed manual or automatic transmission, and … Read more

Top 5 Most Popular KIA Models in BE FORWARD

Top 5 Most Popular KIA Models in BE FORWARD

KIA has evolved into a globally recognized brand known for its innovative designs, reliable performance, and unwavering commitment to quality. With a presence in over 190 countries, the brand continues to solidify its reputation as a leader in the automotive industry. In Africa, KIA vehicles are celebrated for their durability, affordability, and adaptability to diverse … Read more

Suzuki Swift vs Kia Picanto Comparison

Suzuki Swift vs Kia Picanto Comparison

The Suzuki Swift and Kia Picanto are two subcompact cars built by the Japanese, and Korean automotive powerhouses Suzuki, and Kia. The Swift was originally sold as Suzuki Cultus in select markets from 1984 to 2003 when the Swift name was adopted in all markets. There are now four generations of the Suzuki Swift: The … Read more

Kia Carnival (1998 – 2024) Generational Differences

Kia Carnival (1998 – 2024) Generational Differences

Introduction The Kia Carnival, introduced in 1998, has evolved across multiple generations, each improving on technology, design, and functionality. This popular minivan has gone through significant updates with each generation, adapting to the changing needs of families and travelers in key markets like the U.S., Australia, and New Zealand. Over the years, the Carnival has … Read more

Best Compact Crossover SUVs 2023

Best Compact Crossover SUVs 2023 Illustration

The compact crossover SUV is designed to seamlessly blend a traditional saloon with an SUV. The melding creates a mixture of daily utility and mild off-road capabilities, yet leaves drivers with a more refined driving experience of a car.

They seamlessly blend the utility of a sedan with the capabilities of an SUV, offering better fuel economy than their truck-based predecessors. Here are our top 10 picks.

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Kia Sportage Review: 1993 – 2021 Model Year Differences, Improvements and Features

kia sportage model year and differences

The Kia Sportage has built a legacy on versatility and affordability. Since it first hit the market in 1995, the compact SUV has earned a reputation as a pocket workhorse, appealing to a wide range of buyers with its convenient and practical features. But how has it changed throughout the years? How exactly has KIA … Read more

Our Top 5 Luxurious & Affordable Minivans

Our Top 5 Luxurious & Affordable Minivans

Many of the top rated minivans are ripe with the same luxuries and technology that you will find in the highest priced SUVs, but the average price tag is considerably lower. The lower sticker price masks the many advantages of owning a luxury minivan. First and foremost among those advantages is that today’s minivans have earned the highest ratings from vehicle safety agencies around the world. Every parent wants to know that the safety of their children is well looked after during a trip.

Second, a minivan can offer seating for up to eight passengers, so you may not need another vehicle until your children are fully grown. Thirdly, a minivan offers a more car-like driving experience than an SUV, making it easier to drive in congested traffic and to maneuver in crowded parking areas. Lastly, a minivan offers better fuel economy than any full-size SUV on the market today. With all of those advantages in mind, let’s have a look at five top rated luxury minivans.

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Top 5 Used Kia Vehicles at BE FORWARD

Top 5 Used Kia Vehicles at BE FORWARD

Kia Motor Corporation started building motorcycles in 1957, moving to trucks in 1962, and cars in 1974. The cars produced by Kia have long been known as economical in every way, and the cargo trucks are known for their durability. To many, ”economical car” equates to less than reliable, but the opposite has been true from Kia.

The company has concentrated on building cars and trucks that are reliable as long-term family transports and outstanding cargo carriers, making them great used vehicle options. Here, we list the 5 most popular used Kia vehicles available at BE FORWARD.

 

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Korean Used Car Comparison – Hyundai Sonata vs. Kia Optima

hyundai sonata vs kia optima

If you remember the “cheap” Kia Sephia or the failure-prone Hyundai Elantra, and these have put a bad taste in your mouth for Korean automakers, perhaps it’s time to whet your palate for the modern South Korean car. After all, South Korean automakers didn’t move from the eleventh in world automobile exports to fifth on good looks alone. Hyundai Motor Company and Kia Motors Corporation now stand as the first- and second-biggest, respectively, South Korean automakers by volume.

Used Hyundai Sonata

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