Kia Cadenza
Kia Forte
Kia Optima
Kia Rio
Kia Sedona
Kia Soul
Kia Sportage
Kia Sorrento
- 2013 Kia Cadenza: This large sedan will replace the defunct Amanti at the top of Kia's lineup. Already on sale in Korea as the K7, the sedan will feature a V8 engine with nearly 300 horsepower and a six-speed automatic transmission.
Kia Forte
- 2013 Kia Forte: Having been around since 2010, the Forte should receive a mid-cycle refresh for Model Year 2013.
Kia Optima
- 2014 Kia Optima: Fully redesigned for 2011, we don't expect the Kia Optima to receive a refresh until Model Year 2014. Expect the usual mild refresh elements: front airdam, rear bumper, interior updates, etc.
- 2011 Kia Optima Hybrid: In the summer of 2011, Kia will roll out a hybrid version of the redesigned Optima sedan. It will use a 2.4-liter direct-injection four-cylinder engine coupled to an electric motor powered by a lithium-polymer battery pack.
Kia Rio
- 2013 Kia Rio: After a mild face-lift for 2010, a full redesign isn't likely until the 2013 model year.
Kia Sedona
- 2013 Kia Sedona: The future of this minivan isn't clear. Kia plans to halt sales in Europe after the 2011 model year, but has not indicated what its intentions are in the U.S. Given the slowly eroding market for minivans, Kia may simply rely on its strong lineup of crossovers instead.
Kia Soul
- 2012 Kia Soul: An all-new vehicle in 2010, the Kia Soul is scheduled for a refresh later this year.
Kia Sportage
- 2014 Kia Sportage: The Kia Sportage was redesigned for Model Year 2011. The earliest a refresh will occur will be for the 2014 Model Year.
Kia Sorrento
- 2014 Kia Sorrento: After a full redesign for the 2011 model year, the Sorrento isn't due for an update until at least 2013.
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j2j says:
09:54 PM, 12/28/2011
The Cadenza will only temporarily reside at the top of Kia's lineup until the K9 is launched.
The K9 is the one with the V8, the Cadenza is powered by a V6 (as is the Hyundai Azera).
The Forte gets a new model for 2013 and the Rio got a new model this year (2012MY).
The Optima and Sportage will get a refresh before 2014 and the Sedona will also get replaced (btw, it's Sorento with 1 "r").
Need to add the K9 and probably should add the GT as well since it apparently had been production approved.
pure_hp says:
11:08 AM, 09/17/2010
As a matter of fact, I test drove one at an auto show in March and it had it then as well.
pure_hp says:
11:07 AM, 09/17/2010
The Sorento has 3 rows of seats now.
boranox says:
09:34 AM, 08/25/2010
The Borrego was Kia's first, and currently last and only, 3-row SUV. So unless Kia adds a third row to the Sorento, there probably won't be another Kia 3-row Crossover or SUV in the near future.
robheathers says:
03:30 PM, 08/14/2010
Oh, Kia... Bring back the Rio Cinco. It was such a delight to have such a tasteful vehicle in that price-range. Also, a convertible/cabrio Forte would be nice. Call it the Sephia; Americans like names to stick around--it adds loyalty.
mdtopdad says:
08:50 PM, 06/09/2010
and what if the Borrego?
lexuslvr says:
06:47 AM, 06/09/2010
"the sedan will feature a V8 engine with nearly 300 horsepower and a six-speed automatic transmission."
I don't think Hyundai will detune their Tau V8 all the way down to 300 horses when they have about 4 different V6s and turbo I4s that generate near or more hp than that.
I think Edmunds meant to say V6 as in the new 3.5 290 hp Lambda V6 introduced on the new Sorento.
kingdorsey says:
05:56 AM, 06/09/2010
Kia need to make this car for the usa market, i really love this design