Kia maintains its reputation for producing affordable quality cars, and makes further inroads into the luxury car market for 2018. No matter what kind of car you want, you will be able to find a Kia that will fit your needs and tastes. The Rio, Soul, and Forte are all relatively inexpensive, under $18,000, but can go higher depending on the options you get. The Koup SX is the sportiest of the Kias, and gets 201 horsepower out of a 1.6 turbocharged four cylinder. The Soul remains the best seller, and the Optima is a stalwart in the mid-sized sedan market. The Kia K900 is a full-sized luxury sedan that starts at $50,000 and goes up, but it does have a strong V8 and plenty of power. There are also electric cars and hybrids throughout the lineup. Read more to decide with of the 2018 Kia vehicles may be right for your needs.
The 2018 Kia Soul is the most popular Kia with an MSRP starting at $16.200. Part of the Soul's appeal is that it does not fit into any category neatly. It is a crossover, wagon or a hatchback. It starts wityh a 1.6 four-liter engine that has 130 horspower. It has enough speed and quickness for most people. There is also a Soul EV available.
Kia lists Rio, Forte, Optima, Stingre, Candenz and K900 among its stable of sedans. The 2018 Kia Rio is the smallest sedan in the lineup and lists at around $1400, and the K900 lists at around $50,000.
The 2018 Kia Rio is one of the least expensive cars on the market for this year. It is easy to drive, though not terribly entertaining. It is easy to see out of, easy to park, and cheap to operate. The fourth generation makes its debut with more up-to-date styling.
The Soul One Million will be released in the summer of 2018, and will mark one million Soul cars sold in America. There will be only 2,000 of these cars made. It will have special design and badging features, but will be a Soul. It ill have a "1 million" emblem on the floor mats and rear liftgate.
The Forte has a variety of models, and is a compact sedan. It has a long list of standard features, including safety features like rear view camera and lane keeping assistance. It comes as a hatchback or a sedan.
The Niro is a sister vehicle to a Hyundai, and is a hybrid. It has a plug in version as well. It offers an independent suspension system for great handling and a great ride. It uses a 1.6 liter I-4 gas engine along with an electric engine. It uses a six speed dual clutch automatic transmission.
The Sedona is the crossover and minivan in the lineup. There are five trim levels that go up in levels of luxury and convenience. It is powered by a 3.3 liter V6 with a six speed automatic transmission. It is popular for its styling as well. The Sorento and Sportage are also minivans, and can be fitted for off-road use.
Kia's mid-sized and full-sized cars are the Cadenza, Optima and Optima hybrid. The Cadenza is the midsize and offers a lot of nice features. The Optima is also a mid-sized sedan and has a multi-camera parking system as standard equipment.