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It sits one step below the Seltos in the Kia hierarchy. Kia has published the first video teaser of the updated Sonet crossover. And although the company tried not to highlight details too much, there are images of both the exterior and interior of the car. In the car's teaser video, Kia uses the tagline “Wild. Reborn." [caption id="attachment_85143" align="aligncenter" width="780"] Kia[/caption] [caption id="attachment_85144" align="aligncenter" width="780"] Kia[/caption] "Wild. Reborn." Kia announced and showed the updated inexpensive crossover Kia Sonet The Sonet will receive a new design of the front end (headlights, bumper, radiator grille), and innovations in the interior will include a dashboard and Bose acoustics. [caption id="attachment_85145" align="aligncenter" width="780"] Kia[/caption] It is also possible that there will be some innovation under the hood: the crossover may get a more powerful engine (current Sonet engines produce from 83 to 120 hp). The Kia Sonet will make its full debut in India on December 14.

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Due to 'bizarre logistics' Hyundai and Kia cars in Russia are becoming increasingly difficult to service, as reported by Business FM with reference to industry participants. Pavel Yudin, general director of the Korean spare parts store Avtospets, said that containers with spare parts arrive in Russia regularly. But if the part is not in stock, then “due to bizarre logistics, you will have to wait a couple of months.” At the moment there is a slight shortage of spare parts, mainly spark plugs, due to the seasonal factor. All the consumables seem to be there, but it turns out that no matter how much you stock up on seasonal items, there still won’t be enough of them. With parallel imports, everything turns out to be a little more expensive - spare parts are 15% more expensive. There is a slight problem with orders, because they send what they have. If you choose exactly the right spare part, it may turn out that it will arrive only in two or three months. According to the non-original, everything seems to be simpler, but some positions are such that it would be better not to put them in the non-original. Auto expert Maxim Rakitin said that warranty obligations for the maintenance and repair of “Korean” cars were in fact given to the “good will” of dealers. Owners of Hyundai and Kia have difficulty maintaining and repairing their cars. [caption id="attachment_84596" align="aligncenter" width="780"] Hyundai and Kia[/caption] “They serve because of their ability to purchase and deliver spare parts, because they have a conscience and everything else. Many people refuse to service their vehicles under warranty. Now, in fact, this is not a manufacturer’s guarantee, it is a dealer’s guarantee, that is, if the dealer is ready to provide you with warranty repairs, honor and praise and a bust in the hero’s homeland. If not, then, unfortunately, there is nowhere to turn, because distributors work formally. They just sit, probably receive a large salary, but do not make any movements. Now, if the car is under warranty, then fixing it is your personal problem,” explained Maxim Rakitin. Igor Morzharetto, partner of the analytical agency Avtostat, added: “Now they are selling off the remainder. The balances are quite large - the other thing is that dealers are putting some crazy, bad prices on these last cars, and in some ways it's stagnant. Because cars were often purchased at the dollar rate, which was 100, now the dollar rate is different. I don’t know people today who are willing to pay the 4 million they demand for a Kia Seltos, a very good small crossover.” Earlier it was reported that a shortage of original spare parts for Hyundai and Kia is expected in Russia.

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The court sided with several hundred insurers A judge has rejected Hyundai and Kia's motions to dismiss a lawsuit by several hundred insurers seeking more than $1 billion they say they owe to drivers of stolen or damaged vehicles. Kia and Hyundai's legal troubles began when thefts of their vehicles spiked in 2021. Automakers have failed to install immobilizers on millions of vehicles, and social media has helped spread videos showing how to steal specific models that are not equipped with immobilizers. The judge agreed that Hyundai and Kia should have understood that people would steal cars that did not have an anti-theft device. Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 114 states that a vehicle must have a starting system that prevents normal activation of the vehicle's engine or engine if the key is removed from the vehicle's starting system. Due to mass theft of Hyundai and Kia cars, companies are accused of fraud and demand more than $1 billion [caption id="attachment_83249" align="aligncenter" width="780"] Hyundai and Kia cars[/caption] Hyundai and Kia argued that insurance companies accepted responsibility for the thefts by insuring the vehicles. However, U.S. District Judge James Selna rejected that argument, noting that the automakers violated state consumer protection laws, breached implied and express warranties, and committed fraud by omission and concealment. In Milwaukee, Wisconsin alone, Kia and Hyundai thefts are up 2,644% in 2021. The affected Kia vehicles date back to 2011, while the compromised Hyundai vehicles date back to the 2015 model year. Earlier this year, automakers released a software update to make it harder for their vehicles to be stolen. Additionally, the two companies reached a $200 million settlement this year in a class-action lawsuit brought by vehicle owners. Up to $145 million is expected to cover about nine million drivers and compensate them for their personal losses.

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This is Kia EV5 Kia's new EV5 crossover, which sits below the flagship EV9, is a Sportage-sized electric model. According to speedme.ru, at the start of sales, Kia will release two rear-wheel drive versions with a 218 hp engine. and 300 Nm of torque at prices ranging from 21 to 31 thousand dollars in China. It is worth noting that the current generation of Kia Sportage in China costs about the same. [caption id="attachment_77711" align="aligncenter" width="780"] Kia[/caption] In addition, a version with all-wheel drive is expected to be released, equipped with two electric motors with a total power of 313 hp. The car will be equipped with batteries with a capacity of 64 or 88 kWh, which will allow it to travel up to 530 and 700 km on the CLTC cycle, respectively. Kia unveils Sportage replacement: same dimensions, same price, but different design and electrical setup Additional details will be announced closer to the start of sales. New photos have appeared: [caption id="attachment_77712" align="aligncenter" width="780"] Kia[/caption] [caption id="attachment_77713" align="aligncenter" width="780"] Kia[/caption]

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This is not yet a full-fledged Kia K5 2024 GT sports sedan, but its sporty version In South Korea, the latest Kia K5 GT sedan performed by GT Line was photographed right in the parking lot.  This version differs from the regular Kia K5 2024 in its developed front bumper with vertical LED inserts on the sides. [caption id="attachment_77664" align="aligncenter" width="780"] Kia K5 2024 GT Line[/caption] [caption id="attachment_77665" align="aligncenter" width="780"] Kia K5 2024 GT Line[/caption] This is the Kia K5 2024 GT Line. At the rear, there is some kind of diffuser and false exhaust pipes. The car will also have its rims with a pattern that differs from the rim pattern of a regular sedan. The interior is not shown in the video, but most likely there will be no significant differences from the interior of the base model. The most you can count on is GT Line logos on the seats and some color accents. https://youtu.be/rbyE_0L9FQo The units of the Kia K5 2024 GT Line will be the same as those of the regular version of the sedan. Well, the “charged” Kia K5 2024 GT will be presented later.

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This is not yet a full-fledged Kia K5 2024 GT sports sedan, but its sporty version In South Korea, the latest Kia K5 GT sedan performed by GT Line was photographed right in the parking lot.  This version differs from the regular Kia K5 2024 in its developed front bumper with vertical LED inserts on the sides. [caption id="attachment_77664" align="aligncenter" width="780"] Kia K5 2024 GT Line[/caption] [caption id="attachment_77665" align="aligncenter" width="780"] Kia K5 2024 GT Line[/caption] This is the Kia K5 2024 GT Line. At the rear, there is some kind of diffuser and false exhaust pipes. The car will also have its rims with a pattern that differs from the rim pattern of a regular sedan. The interior is not shown in the video, but most likely there will be no significant differences from the interior of the base model. The most you can count on is GT Line logos on the seats and some color accents. https://youtu.be/rbyE_0L9FQo The units of the Kia K5 2024 GT Line will be the same as those of the regular version of the sedan. Well, the “charged” Kia K5 2024 GT will be presented later.

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There are innovations outside and inside Today, Kia officially presented the updated Kia K5 sedan on the home market in South Korea - this model was sold in Russia until 2022 and was quite popular. [caption id="attachment_75984" align="aligncenter" width="780"] Kia K5 2024[/caption] The 2024 Kia ​​K5 has received a slightly updated appearance with new bumpers, new headlights, new rear lighting graphics, and a slightly larger spoiler. [caption id="attachment_75985" align="aligncenter" width="780"] Kia K5 2024[/caption] The Kia K5 2024 business sedan has become more modern. Price - only 20.5 thousand dollars The cabin now has two 12.3-inch screens. They are a single block. The media system has been updated: it supports over-the-air updates and various music streaming services. Instead of a gear lever, there is a circular selector, and the climate system control unit has also changed. Gasoline engines and hybrid power plants have not undergone any changes; in versions for the home market, they produce 146–195 hp. The Kia K5 is a fairly spacious sedan, but still inexpensive: the price of the base version in the home market is $20.5 thousand. The premiere of the Kia K5 2024 for foreign markets can be expected within a month or two.

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From $45,950 Kia has introduced two new trim levels for the 2024 Kia ​​EV6 that better balance range and price. [caption id="attachment_71659" align="aligncenter" width="780"] Kia EV6 2024[/caption] A pair of new EV6 Light Long Range trim levels - rear-wheel drive and all-wheel drive - will reduce the price of the Kia EV6, equipped with a larger 77.4 kWh battery, by up to $2,750. The 2024 Kia ​​EV6 Light Long Range, which sits between the Light and Wind EV6 trims, has a starting MSRP of $45,950. At the same time, the EV6 Wind version costs from $48,700 with the same battery. The Kia EV6 Light Long Range costs $3,350 more than the standard EV6 Light, which costs $42,600 and comes with a smaller 58 kWh battery. [caption id="attachment_71661" align="aligncenter" width="780"] Kia EV6 2024[/caption] New versions of the Kia EV6 2024 with a power reserve of up to 500 km have been presented The 2024 Kia ​​EV6 Light offers a range of 373 km, while the rear-wheel drive EV6 Wind is rated at almost 500 km. In theory, the new EV6 Light Long Range RWD trim should also offer a range of 500 km, although Kia has not confirmed this. Kia is also introducing the EV6 Light Long Range e-AWD trim for $49,850, making it $3,900 more expensive than its rear-wheel drive counterpart. [caption id="attachment_71662" align="aligncenter" width="780"] Kia EV6 2024[/caption] Also important is the fact that the new Light Long Range e-AWD trim becomes the most affordable dual-motor EV6 variant.

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First country outside of South Korea to debut the new Sorento For the start of the Los Angeles Auto Show, Kia presented the 2024 Kia ​​Sorento in specifications for the North American market. In fact, the Sorento entered the foreign market for the first time, as until now the car was presented only in South Korea. [caption id="attachment_82629" align="aligncenter" width="780"] Kia ​​Sorento[/caption] In terms of appearance, the Sorento 2024 for the US market is no different from the version for the domestic Korean market. The car is made in the style of the electric flagship EV9 with narrow T-shaped optics. But, unlike an electric car, there is a large radiator grille and a decent-sized air intake in the lower part. The new X-Pro version has small 17-inch wheels, but they are shod with high-profile “toothy” tires, which improves cross-country ability. [caption id="attachment_82630" align="aligncenter" width="780"] Kia ​​Sorento[/caption] An innovation in the cabin is a screen panel with two 12.3-inch displays, this is already a standard solution for new Kia, implemented in both the K5 2024 sedan and the Carnival 2024 minivan. To accommodate this screen panel, the ventilation deflectors had to be redone. From its older brother EV9, the new Sorento inherits a number of technologies such as the Kia Connected Car Navigation Cockpit and over-the-air media system updates. All-new 2024 Kia ​​Sorento unveiled in the US [caption id="attachment_82631" align="aligncenter" width="780"] Kia ​​Sorento[/caption] Sorento 2024 received smart adaptive cruise control: it is able to learn and adopt the owner's driving style, at least when it comes to accelerator and brake control. The car also has 10 driver assistance systems, such as a collision avoidance system and a pedestrian collision avoidance system. Digital Key 2.0 technology allows you to turn your smartphone into a car key. In the USA, the Sorento 2024 is offered with two 2.5-liter engines: a naturally aspirated one produces 181 hp, it is combined with an 8-speed automatic transmission, the power of a turbocharged engine, working in conjunction with an 8-speed “robot” with two clutches, is 281 hp The drive can be either front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive. [caption id="attachment_82633" align="aligncenter" width="780"] Kia ​​Sorento[/caption] Kia has announced hybrids for the US, but they will appear in the Sorento for the 2025 model year (that is, around the middle of next year). Prices will be announced closer to the start of sales.