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March 07, 2023

EV6 GT here – and first lot is gone

March 07, 2023/ Richard Bosselman
EV6 GT here – and first lot is gone

Kia’s electric hotshot seems to be outpacing order book

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March 07, 2023/ Richard Bosselman/
KIA
EV6 GT, Todd McDonald, Kia NZ
January 11, 2023

Kia’s electric MPV in final testing

January 11, 2023/ Richard Bosselman
Kia’s electric MPV in final testing

Seoul-shared images of EV9 confirm it’s set to be a big thing.

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January 11, 2023/ Richard Bosselman/
KIA
EV9, Concept EV9, Namyang, Kia NZ
August 25, 2022

Stomping EV6 GT a $140k buy-in

August 25, 2022/ Richard Bosselman
Stomping EV6 GT a $140k buy-in

Kia’s new performance flagship priced now, here in early 2023.

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August 25, 2022/ Richard Bosselman/
KIA
EV6 GT, Kia NZ, GT
August 04, 2022

Niro Plus to join Kia choices

August 04, 2022/ Richard Bosselman
Niro Plus to join Kia choices

Enlarged version of original generation, in hybrid and full electric, to arrive next month.

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August 04, 2022/ Richard Bosselman/
KIA
Niro EV, Niro Plus, Niro hybrid, Kia NZ, Todd McDonald
July 27, 2022

Australian touch to EV6 GT set-up

July 27, 2022/ Richard Bosselman
Australian touch to EV6 GT set-up

Kia’s incoming performance electric has undergone suspension finetune at the neighbour’s

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July 27, 2022/ Richard Bosselman/
KIA
EV6, Kia New Zealand, EV6 GT, Graeme Gambould
July 19, 2022

Niro model choices outlined

July 19, 2022/ Richard Bosselman
Niro model choices outlined

Pricing adjustments feature across broader product span

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July 19, 2022/ Richard Bosselman/
KIA
Niro, hybrid, plug-in hybrid, electric vehicle
June 21, 2022

EV6 price adjustment fuels Niro conjecture

June 21, 2022/ Richard Bosselman
 EV6 price adjustment fuels Niro conjecture

Kia here remains tight-lipped about second-generation electric and hybrid compact.

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June 21, 2022/ Richard Bosselman/
KIA
EV6, Nio, Kia NZ, PHEV, EV, Clean Car
June 20, 2022

$5000 price lift for EV6

June 20, 2022/ Richard Bosselman
$5000 price lift for EV6

Popular long-range base model loses Clean Car eligibility.

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June 20, 2022/ Richard Bosselman/
KIA
EV6, Hyundai NZ, Ioniq 5, Tesla Model 3, Kia NZ
June 07, 2022

Roll call for Hyundai, Kia electrics

June 07, 2022/ Richard Bosselman
Roll call for Hyundai, Kia electrics

Software fix will keep Ioniq 5 and EV6 in place when in Park.

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June 07, 2022/ Richard Bosselman/
Hyundai, KIA
Ioniq 5, EV6, recall, Kia NZ, Hyundai NZ
March 30, 2022

Rear-drive EV6s in rebate zone

March 30, 2022/ Richard Bosselman
Rear-drive EV6s in rebate zone

Sub-$80k push with standard and big battery entry versions of Kia’s new EV lower the starting point for E-GMP enjoyment.

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March 30, 2022/ Richard Bosselman/
KIA
EV6, Kia NZ, E-GMP, Hyundai NZ, Ioniq 5
January 19, 2022

Kia EV6 here in four versions

January 19, 2022/ Richard Bosselman
Kia EV6 here in four versions

Kia reiterates claim of superior range over Hyundai equivalent

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January 19, 2022/ Richard Bosselman/
KIA
EV6, Ioniq 5, Kia NZ, Niro
December 14, 2021

End of the road for Stinger, diesel Sorento

December 14, 2021/ Richard Bosselman
End of the road for Stinger, diesel Sorento

Plan S is a push toward sustainability – but it also means sacrifice in the local Kia line-up.

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December 14, 2021/ Richard Bosselman/
KIA
Stinger, Sorento, Plan S, EV6, Todd McDonald, Kia NZ
December 03, 2021

Sportage demand high, prices bump

December 03, 2021/ Richard Bosselman
Sportage demand high, prices bump

The pre-sale promo has been a hit, but prices announced just weeks ago have been increased, mostly by $2000.

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December 03, 2021/ Richard Bosselman/
KIA
Sportage, Kia NZ, Todd McDonald
November 25, 2021

New Niro’s renovation revelation

November 25, 2021/ Richard Bosselman
New Niro’s renovation revelation

Concept-inspired looks, innovative Green tech … and a new use for old wall coverings.

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November 25, 2021/ Richard Bosselman/
KIA
Nio, Kia New Zealand, Seoul, Hyundai Group
November 18, 2021

Kia’s big number at LA

November 18, 2021/ Richard Bosselman
Kia’s big number at LA

Unsurprisingly the EV9 isn’t too far removed from a certain other in the spotlight.

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November 18, 2021/ Richard Bosselman/
KIA
EV9, Hyundai Ioniq 7, Kia NZ, E-GMP
November 02, 2021

Sportage pricing fully revealed

November 02, 2021/ Richard Bosselman
Sportage pricing fully revealed

The entry edition is well under Hyundai’s equivalent and the most expensive sits just $10,000 above the cheapest Tucson.

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November 02, 2021/ Richard Bosselman/
KIA
Sportage, Todd McDonald, Tucson
September 14, 2021

Sportage special price campaign starts

September 14, 2021/ Richard Bosselman
Sportage special price campaign starts

Push to raise awareness of new model puts entry edition well under Hyundai equivalent.

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September 14, 2021/ Richard Bosselman/
KIA
Sportage, Sportage LX, Todd McDonald, special launch, price
September 03, 2021

Is this the ANZAC Sportage?

September 03, 2021/ Richard Bosselman
Is this the ANZAC Sportage?

Australia reveals everything but the price for a range it has previously shared with us.

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September 03, 2021/ Richard Bosselman/
KIA
Sportage, GT-Line, Kia New Zealand, SUV, Hyundai Tucson
August 02, 2021

Assault with battery – EV6 betters Ioniq 5

August 02, 2021/ Richard Bosselman
Assault with battery – EV6 betters Ioniq 5

Kia says a latest trial shows a rear-drive version of its EV6 is capable of 500km-plus range … whereas Hyundai’s Ioniq 5 tops at 481km.

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August 02, 2021/ Richard Bosselman/
KIA
EV6, Kia NZ, Todd McDonald, Hyundai NZ, Hyundai Ioniq 5
July 07, 2021

New Sportage revealed – but NZ distributor coy

July 07, 2021/ Richard Bosselman
New Sportage revealed – but NZ distributor coy

The new Kia Sportage has been fully unveiled, but the local market plan remains a mystery.

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July 07, 2021/ Richard Bosselman/
KIA
Sportage, Kia NZ, Hyundai, Tucson, hybrid
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