Kia: Road tests and new car reviews

Better than... by Aaron Gold

2012 Kia Rio photo gallery

2012 Kia Soul photo gallery

The competition catches up to Kia -- by Aaron Gold

The 2010 Kia Soul represents a big change for South Korean automaker Kia. Known best for their budget-priced cars, Kia is diving into the world of cutting-edge styling and customization with their new box-on-wheels, the Soul. The 2010 Kia Soul is attractively styled and priced, but can it play in the big leagues? Read on. 2010 Kia Soul: Tested...

]Meet the 2010 Kia Forte, an all-new car that replaces the Spectra as Kia's entry in the crowded compact sedan market. Kia claims the 2010 Forte represents the New Age of Kia -- top-quality cars that can hold their own against Toyota, Honda and Nissan while retaining Kia's traditional value equation. That's a pretty tall order -- can the 2010...

2010 Kia Forte photo gallery - Pictures and images of the 2010 Kia Forte

2010 Kia Soul photo gallery - Pictures and images of the 2010 Kia Soul

by Aaron Gold

Mounting a challenge in the mid-size market -- by Chris Amos

What's not to like? -- by Aaron Gold

Just like a good couch: Soft and comfortable but no fun to drive -- by Philip Powell

by Colin Hefferon

by Philip Powell

The Koup is the two-door version of Kia's new-for-2010 Forte. I've praised the 2010 Kia Forte sedan for its outstanding safety, value, and practicality -- but does the 2010 Kia Forte's goodness translate to a two-door? Read on. 2010 Kia Forte Koup: Tested and reviewed by Aaron Gold, your Guide to Cars at About.com.

2010 Kia Forte Koup photo gallery - Pictures and images of the 2010 Kia Forte Koup

End of an era -- by Aaron Gold