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June 30, 2017

Shortcuts: Quick tests

June 30, 2017/ Richard Bosselman
Shortcuts: Quick tests

Today a quick look at four new cars, three on sale – the other still under local market consideration.

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Mini, Lexus, Kia, Jeep
Renegade, Niro, Is200T, Cooper
June 08, 2017

Optima GT: Pleasing but not quite prime

June 08, 2017/ Richard Bosselman
Optima GT: Pleasing but not quite prime

The Optima GT is the highest-performance Kia here until the Stinger arrives. Is it as ferocious as it sounds?

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Optima GT
April 21, 2017

Rio and Ignis: Clever tikes demand attention

April 21, 2017/ Richard Bosselman
Rio and Ignis: Clever tikes demand attention

Two latest offers in the small car sector remind how much bolder and smarter the wee ones have become.

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April 21, 2017/ Richard Bosselman/
Kia
Rio, Ignis
September 29, 2016

Kia Cerato: Improved but incomplete

September 29, 2016/ Richard Bosselman
Kia Cerato: Improved but incomplete

Another car chasing class honours in a category where little quarter is given.

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Cerato
May 12, 2016

Kia Sportage Limited: More than face value

May 12, 2016/ Richard Bosselman
Kia Sportage Limited: More than face value

Kia’s bold pitch for leadership of a crucial SUV sector is potentially hard to beat.

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Sportage
October 18, 2014

Proceed GT: Best of the bold

October 18, 2014/ Richard Bosselman
Proceed GT: Best of the bold

Kia’s emergent adventurous spirit comes to the fore with this car.

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Proceed
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