Is Kias good cars?

Is Kias good cars?

Kia is a reliable car brand. Overall, RepairPal gives Kia a 4.0 out of 5.0 reliability rating and ranks it third overall for reliability (out of 32 brands). Is Kia more reliable than Toyota? Both Kia and Toyota are known for reliability, and both have a RepairPal reliability rating of 4.0 out of 5.0.

How long do Kia Motors last?

The number of years that Kia engines last is strongly dependent on maintenance and care, but usually they can be relied upon to last at least 10 years. A thread on Car Gurus shows that many Kia owners have been able to get at least 150,000 miles out of their vehicles before major problems manifested with their cars.

Is Kia Motors a Chinese company?

Kia Corporation was founded in May 1944 and is Korea’s oldest manufacturer of motor vehicles. From humble origins making bicycles and motorcycles, Kia has grown – as part of the dynamic, global Hyundai-Kia Automotive Group – to become the world’s fifth largest vehicle manufacturer.

Is Kia Motors owned by Hyundai?

Kia was bought over by Hyundai in 1998, when it took control of 51% stake in the company. Today Hyundai Motor Co owns 33.88% stake, but Kia is a subsidiary of their common parent company – Hyundai Motor Group. The entire Kia product portfolio shares platforms and components with Hyundai products.

Is Hyundai and Kia are same?

Kia and Hyundai Motor Group operate independently, but Hyundai is the parent company of Kia Motors. The difference between Kia and Hyundai is that both companies have their own brand philosophies to uniquely produce their vehicles. As you can see, they are related but not the same!

Is Toyota or Kia better?

Regarding costs, the Kia Forte offers a better basic warranty than the Toyota Corolla, as well as a better roadside assistance program. Performance-wise, the Kia Forte’s 2.0-liter I4 engine packs more base horsepower and more base torque than the Toyota Corolla and its 1.8-liter I4 engine.