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2026 Kia EV9 GT is one very fast family SUV coming to Australia

2026 Kia EV9 GT is one very fast family SUV coming to Australia

The large, three-row Kia EV9 GT can rocket to 100km/h in 4.3 seconds thanks to a 374kW dual-motor powertrain, while it also receives electronically controlled suspension.

William Stopford

2026 Kia Seltos getting EV5 looks, hybrid power

2026 Kia Seltos getting EV5 looks, hybrid power

Kia's new-generation Seltos has been spied for the first time, with the small SUV set to get EV5-inspired looks and a hybrid drivetrain.

Jordan Mulach

The 10 cheapest new manual cars you can buy in Australia

The 10 cheapest new manual cars you can buy in Australia

Love manuals but don't know where to look? Here are the cheapest new options on sale in Australia right now.

Max Davies

Kia isn’t sure about PHEV utes

Kia isn’t sure about PHEV utes

Kia's Tasman could receive battery power during its lifecycle, but the company has cast doubt on whether it'll launch a plug-in hybrid.

William Stopford

Kia Tasman won’t need AdBlue in Australia

Kia Tasman won’t need AdBlue in Australia

The Kia Tasman won't require AdBlue in Australia as local-market vehicles are designed to meet less stringent emissions standards.

William Stopford

Kia Tasman being eyed by Australian tuning firms

Kia Tasman being eyed by Australian tuning firms

Kia says local engineering companies have already approached it about making a more offroad-ready version of the Tasman ute.

William Stopford

Kia EV9 SEMA concept is ready for 'ADVNTR'

Kia EV9 SEMA concept is ready for 'ADVNTR'

Kia America has shown off a rugged EV9 electric off-roader concept alongside a futuristic camper van based on the Concept PV5 electric van.

James Wong

2026 Kia Sportage revealed with fresh look, mechanical updates

2026 Kia Sportage revealed with fresh look, mechanical updates

Revised styling, more tech, a new transmission and a tweaked hybrid powertrain are the major changes for the 2026 Kia Sportage.

William Stopford

Podcast: Kia Tasman, BYD Shark, D-Max Blade plus the cheapest EVs in Australia!

Podcast: Kia Tasman, BYD Shark, D-Max Blade plus the cheapest EVs in Australia!

Welcome to the CarExpert Podcast – now in video! Sean Lander hosts the panel as we talk the latest in automotive news and reviews.

James Wong

2025 Kia Sportage buyer's guide: Picks for the city, suburbs and wilderness

2025 Kia Sportage buyer's guide: Picks for the city, suburbs and wilderness

Everything you need to know about the Kia Sportage lineup, with variant recommendations for every lifestyle.

Josh Nevett

Why Kia says its Tasman doesn’t need any more grunt

Why Kia says its Tasman doesn’t need any more grunt

Kia doesn't think giving the Tasman the same torque figure as its top-selling rivals "would really change anything", praising its transmission.

William Stopford

Here's your first look at the 2025 Kia Tasman single cab

Here's your first look at the 2025 Kia Tasman single cab

Kia's first dual-cab ute also has a single-cab sibling, with the brand's Korean division publishing first photos of the workhorse versions.

James Wong

Kia Tasman vs BYD Shark 6: Which new ute won the launch battle?

Kia Tasman vs BYD Shark 6: Which new ute won the launch battle?

Two new utes, one from an established brand and one from a relative newcomer in Australia. Which one has received more attention?

William Stopford

Kia Tasman is the Korean brand's most Australian vehicle yet

Kia Australia says it has been more involved in the development of the Tasman than in any vehicle in its history.

William Stopford

Kia Australia wants a Ford Everest rival, but will one come?

Kia Australia wants a Ford Everest rival, but will one come?

If Kia builds a Tasman-based SUV to take on the Ford Everest and Isuzu MU-X, its local arm wants to bring it here.

William Stopford

Kia Tasman: When you’ll be able to buy the new HiLux, Ranger rival in Australia

Kia Tasman: When you’ll be able to buy the new HiLux, Ranger rival in Australia

Kia will offer a wide range of Tasman variants by the end of 2025, including dual-cab pickup and both two-door and four-door cab/chassis.

William Stopford

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