According to Interbrand, the Korean carmaker's value has grown 6% in the last year to US$6.68bil (RM28.19bil).
In that time, a number of Kia models have come by CarSifu's way with each of them having their own unique strengths. Over the last year or so, we've managed to test the Cerato Koup, Sportage, Rio hatch, Rio sedan and the Grand Carnival.
1. Kia Grand Carnival
The recently launched Kia Grand Carnival is a handsome endeavor by the Korean carmaker that arrives as a stylish drive with its LED daytime running lights for character, power-sliding doors for convenience and that fun-to-drive handling characteristic.
This eight-seater MPV also has plenty of features and amenities within its cabin ranging from a six-speaker sound system with a reverse camera to the reclinable rear fold-flat seats that helps to expand its boot space to copious levels when needed. READ THE REVIEW
2. Kia Rio sedan
With the Rio hatchback already seen as a practical car, the B-segment sedan variant takes it a step as a car that's able to capture the hearts of many.
This car is powered by a decent 1.4-litre engine and its affordability is simply packed with features with new owners also enjoying the comfort-oriented ride that helps it outshine the competition at the time of writing. READ THE REVIEW
3. Kia Rio hatchback
Earlier in the year, our CarSifu writer was whisked away to Melbourne, Australia during the final weekend of the Australian Open Tennis Championships to try out the latest Rio hatchback.
The practical car impressed with its larger and sharper profile, newly designed daytime running lights, lowered stance, longer wheelbase, refined ride and a more accommodating boot among others. READ THE REVIEW
4. Kia Sportage
CarSifu was invited to test the latest Sportage in and around the sands of the once backwater desert-edge Bedouin settlement of Dubai, to which the world's tallest building - the 830m Burj Khalifa, calls home.
Although the new Sportage is significantly different from the outgoing model, the only tell-tale sign was its size and Peter Schreyer's 'tiger-nose' grille that helped link it back to the model and brand respectively. READ THE REVIEW
5. Kia Cerato Koup
Within the compact dimensions, the Cerato Koup is a surprisingly spacious interior that provides comfort, convenience and well-placed cupholders.
But one of the most celebrated features (probably) would be its ventilated drivers seat with lumbar support over the praiseworthy 204PS 1.6-litre turbo-licious engine. READ THE REVIEW
