Kia Motors Corporation previously known as Kyungsung Precision Industry was founded in 1944; it is Korea’s oldest manufacturer of motor vehicles. In 1992, Kia Motors America was incorporated in the United States. The unit and became the American sales, marketing, and distribution arm of KIA Motors Corporation U.S. The first Kia-branded vehicle sold by dealers was the Sephia, in 1994. The KMA unit is based in Irvine, California, and currently offers the complete line of Kia vehicles using more than 755 dealer’s across the United States. Due to the Asian financial and economic crisis in 1997 the company was forced to divest and is now a division of the Hyundai-Kia Automotive Group own bought 51% of Kia leverage after a fierce bidding war with Ford. Kia is a top maker of mainstream cars and SUVs. Kia car products range from subcompact to full-size models. Kia also manufactures compact and midsize SUVs offering classy features in its cars and SUVs, which shoppers love. Today Kia is South Korea’s second-largest automobile manufacturer second to only Hyundai Motor Company, hitting sales that are well over 3.3 million vehicles in 2015.
Below is the assessment of all Kia 2020 models, interior, feature, safety, and engine performance:
2020 Kia Rio
Starting price: 12.8 million
The 2020 Kia Rio subcompact returned the same with no significant changes, the 4-door sedan and the 5-door hatchback models are poised to continue to sales as an entry-level vehicle for Kia in the United States. You can be rest assured that the 2022 Kia Rio guaranty’s you an exciting ride and comes with a good predicted reliability rating that helps your jolly ride even with the scanty safety features offer. The Kia Rio comes in three trims- LX IVT, S IVT, and S IVT and is built to accommodate 5 occupants. Kia ensured the front seats are roomy with enough leg-room though at the expense of the back seat to guaranty the driver a wonderful driving experience.
2020 Kia Soul
Starting Price: 13 million
The 2020 Kia Soul remains one of the best top subcompact SUV class and has shown it in its design and performance. With its spacious built, it guaranty’s a comfortable and exciting ride. Its sheer class suits your top drawer personality for any top big-screen occasion. There are now 3 variants on sale, the Soul EV, standard 5-door hatchback, and crossover. It also comes in 7 trims- LX Manual, LX IVT, GT-Line IVT, S IVT, X-Line IVT, EX IVT, and GT-Line Turbo DCT. The Soul takes 5 occupants and offers 24.2 cubic feet of space for the back seats, which is a good space for the basic amount of luggage family picnic or vacation. Fold the rear seats down, and you get just over 62 cubic feet.
2020 Kia Forte
Starting Price: 11 million
The 2020 Kia Forte undoubtedly offers plenty of interiors and cargo space, good fuel economy, and excellent predicted reliability rating. It comes in 7 trims- FE Manual, FE IVT, LXS IVT, GT-Line IVT, EX IVT, GT DCT, and GT Manual. It spacious with good leg-room and cargo space, other interior features include an 8-inch touch-screen infotainment system with a four-speaker stereo, Standard Android and Apple CarPlay smartphone Auto, Bluetooth and a USB port.
Kia has added two trim levels. The turbocharged GT puts out 201 horsepower, and the GT-Line has the looks of the high-performance GT model minus the engine or suspension upgrades. Elsewhere, the EX model gains a Special Edition package, which includes a Harman/Kardon audio system, a gloss-black painted rear spoiler, a power sunroof, two-tone red seat upholstery, in-dash navigation, and a wireless smartphone charging pad.
2020 Kia Optima
Starting Price: 15.5 million
The 2020 Kia Optima receives several new standard and optional features as well as a new S model. The 2020 Kia Optima has a roomy cabin and cargo space with a simple infotainment system and an interior that comes with a premium cabin. It comes in 6 trims which include- LX Auto, S Auto, SE Auto, EX DCT, EX Premium DCT, SX Auto. The Optima comes with a standard 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine that makes 185 horsepower and 178 pound-feet of torque. It combines with a six-speed automatic transmission. The EPA-estimated 24 mpg in the city and 32 mpg on the highway, but the 1.6-liter turbocharged engine offers more by guarantying a 27 mpg in the city and 37 mpg on the highway.
2020 Kia Cadenza
Starting Price: 17.7 million
With a 5 seat cabin that comes in three trims- Premium Sedan, Technology Sedan, Limited Sedan and a 2.5-liter 4-cylinder engine that is combined with an 8-speed automatic transmission, an option of a 3.3-liter V6 that puts out 290 horsepower and 253 pound-feet of torque, to class interior, state of the art infotainment and an EPA-estimated 20 mpg in the city and 27 mpg on the highway, the 2020 Kia is nothing but a show of power, stealth, luxury and class.
2020 Kia Stinger
Starting price: 16 million
The 2020 Kia Stinger offers a roomy and classy interior, simple infotainment features which comes in 8 trims- GT-Line RWD, GT-Line AWD, GT RWD, GT AWD, GT1 RWD, GT1 AWD, GT2 RWD, GT2 AWD with a 23.3 cubic feet of cargo space under its rear hatch and up to 40.9 cubic feet with its rear seats folded. Its four-cylinder engine offers a poor EPA of 22 mpg in the city and 29 mpg on the highway. The all-wheel-drive returns 21/29 mpg city/highway, while the V6, gas mileage drops further to 17/25 mpg city/highway.
2020 Kia Sorento
Starting Price: 19 million
The Sorento offers an impressive 7 seats for its occupants arranged in a three-row crossover with plenty of space. This utility car comes in 9 trims which include: L FWD, LX FWD, LX AWD, S V6 FWD, S V6 AWD, EX V6 FWD, EX V6 AWD, SX V6 FWD, SX V6 AWD which comes with The Sorento’s a simplified UVO infotainment system. The base 185-horsepower four-cylinder engine is combined with a six-speed automatic transmission with an option of a V6 that is combined with a smooth-shifting eight-speed automatic transmission. The Sorento delivers an EPA rating of 22 mpg in the city and 29 mpg on the highway.
2020 Kia Sportage
Starting price: 12 million
The Kia Sportage SUV guaranty’s a comfortable ride, composed handling, intuitive infotainment system, and roomy cabin with good materials. It comes in 8 trims which include: LX FWD, LX AWD, S FWD, EX FWD, S AWD, EX AWD, SX Turbo FWD, and SX Turbo AWD. Its lower trims come with a 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine producing 181 horsepower, but the higher trims offer a 240-horsepower turbocharged four-cylinder comes in the SX Turbo trim. All the engines are paired with a six-speed automatic transmission. This SUV delivers an EPA-estimated of 23 mpg in the city and 30 mpg on the highway.
2020 Kia Sedona minivan
Starting price: 19.5 million
The 2020 Kia Sedona offers a smooth ride, an intuitive infotainment system, and an above-average predicted reliability rating, with plenty passenger space with L FWD, LX FWD, EX FWD, SX FWD trims. Its 276-horsepower V6 engine is merged with an eight-speed automatic transmission that provides ample power and solid acceleration. The Sedona Minivan delivers an EPA-estimated 18 mpg in the city and 24 mpg on the highway.
2020 Kia K900
Starting price: 28.1 million
The 2020 Kia K900 sits comfortably, roomy with good predicted reliability rating. It comes in a standard 3.3-liter twin-turbocharged V6 engine that produces a 365 horsepower and 376 pound-feet of torque. The all-wheel-drive 2020 K900 delivers an EPA-estimated fuel economy rating of 18 mpg in the city and 25 mpg on the highway.
2020 Kia Telluride
Starting price: 20 million
The Kia Telluride is all new for 2020. Although it’s based on the three-row Kia Sorento, it’s considerably larger—and grander—inside and out. Its corporate cousin, the Hyundai Palisade, is also all new and differentiated by its even bolder exterior styling and uniquely appointed interior. Kia also increased the prices of its popular new SUV in the middle of its first model year. 8 trims-LX FWD, LX AWD, S FWD, S AWD, EX FWD, EX AWD, SX FWD, SX AWD with an EPA-estimated 20 mpg in the city and 26 mpg on the highway. Models with all-wheel drive get 19 mpg in the city and 24 mpg on the highway, Also read 2020 Kia Telluride Prices, Reviews, Trims In Nigeria
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Conclusion
The 2020 KIA models are no doubt an amazing car, offering over 30 trims between the body styles and variants with a comfortable and roomy cabin for a jolly ride. I hope you enjoyed reading about the Price in Nigeria & detailed car review and guide. And remember, your views are welcome in the comment section. I want to thank you for reading, please share the post with your friends and family preferably via your social media account so they can also read and learn. And please don’t forget to visit or recommend carmart to buy every car type you need. Stay safe and blessed, see you again. Hasta la vista!
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