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Images of the upcoming Kia EV6 have been revealed ahead of its world premiere. The EV6 is Kia’s first dedicated battery-electric car, sharing the same E-GMP platform with the recently-introduced Hyundai Ioniq 5. Details on its powertrain and battery will be announced during its premiere, but Kia has taken this “reveal” opportunity to shift the focus on its new design philosophy – ‘Opposites United’. Also read: Hyundai Ioniq 5 makes world debut ‘Opposites United’ takes inspiration from the contra

Arif

Mar 15, 2021

Contrary to popular belief, red comes in different shades. I’m sure you’ve heard of colours like Porsche’s Guard’s Red and Ferrari’s Rosso Scuderia, but you may have more commonly seen Mazda’s Soul Red Crystal instead. What makes it so evocative and a head turner everytime we spot one? Read on. In recent times, Mazda is known for their KODO design philosophy - a philosophy that gave rise to the 2020 Mazda 3, also known as the world’s most beautiful car. With KODO traditionally meaning ‘heartbeat

Sanjay

Jul 15, 2020

Following our earlier report that there are no more 2020 manufacturing year Kia Sorento and Kia Sportage models, Naza Kia Malaysia have reached out to us with a clarification on the matter. The company says the halt in sales is only temporary. The current situation - no 2020 models of Kia Sorento and Sportage - is due to a supply disruption affecting these two models but the company is unable to divulge further regarding the specifics behind the supply disruption. A company spokesperson says Naz

Hans

Mar 18, 2020

Model-model kereta keluaran Korea kini semakin rancak di Indonesia. Antara model yang sudah tiba di Indonesia bagi model Kia adalah Kia Seltos dan Kia Sonet. Terbaru, Kia Sorento dan Kia Carnival pula dilihat bakal menyusul. Khabar angin berkenaan bermula apabila Kia Sorento dan Kia Grand Carnival (kedua-duanya model terbaru) didaftarkan di SAMSAT, sistem pendaftaran automobil di Indonesia. Kia Grand Carnival sebelum ini didaftarkan di bawah nama Kia Grand Sedona di Indonesia. Kia Sorento sebelu

Haris

Feb 8, 2021

After the discovery that Naza Kia Malaysia has discontinued sales of the Kia Picanto, our radar also picked up that sales of the Kia Sportage and Kia Sorento will soon been discontinued in Malaysia too. At the moment, you can still purchase a brand-new Kia Sorento but only in the range topping 2.2-litre TCI Diesel engine guise. But once the remaining units of the 2.2-litre diesel are sold out, Naza Kia Malaysia will not be importing anymore new units. Some dealers still have stock of the Sorento

Jerrica

Mar 13, 2020

Kia’s popular A-segment hatchback, the Kia Picanto is no longer on sale in Malaysia. This has been confirmed by multiple dealerships around the Klang Valley. Naza Kia introduced the Picanto in 2013, but it wasn’t until 2015 when Naza Kia Malaysia introduced a new generation before the car’s nimble drive and spunky 1.2-litre engine gained widespread attention. The Kia Picanto has always been a sleeper hit as, to many small car buyers, the Picanto was the only non-national option when shopping in

Jerrica

Mar 13, 2020

Kia is the latest car brand that has announced a global warranty extension programme for its vehicles. The Kia Promise programme is designed to support Kia customers whose movements are limited and are not able to service their cars during the Covid-19 lockdown in their respective countries, Malaysia included. All Kia vehicles whose original Kia warranties that will expire between February 1 to April 30, 2020 are included in the Kia Promise programme. Their warranties will be collectively extend

Jerrica

Apr 14, 2020

Akhirnya, setelah hampir setahun tidak yakin dengan pengedar tempatannya, Kia Motor Malaysia telah mengesahkan hari ini bahawa Dinamikjaya Motors Sdn Bhd sebagai pengedar baharunya untuk Malaysia, berkuat kuasa hari ini. Syarikat berkenaan dibentuk hasil daripada perancangan strategik bersama Bermaz Auto Berhad. Selain itu, syarikat baharu yang akan dikenali sebagai Kia Malaysia Sdn Bhd (“KMSB”) juga akan dibentuk untuk tugas-tugas pemasangan model Kia yang secara tempatan (CKD). Dengan ini, Kia

Haris

Apr 1, 2021

The all-new 2020 Kia Cerato has been caught in Malaysia, possibly hinting that Naza Kia Malaysia will be introducing the model here soon. Originally previewed at the 2018 Kuala Lumpur International Motor Show, the Cerato was initially scheduled to go on sale in 2019, but that did not happen. That said, it appears that Naza Kia Malaysia could be introducing the new C-segment sedan later this year, as our friends over at Careta posted photos of the all-new model in Penang. Power is expected to be

Eric

May 21, 2020

The newly formed Kia manufacturing joint venture made between Bermaz Auto Berhad and Kia Motors Corporation - Kia Malaysia Sdn Bhd (KMSB) - will become Kia’s regional manufacturing hub. It will be Kia's first manufacturing joint venture plant in Asia outside of China. Apart from China and Korea, Kia has only two other manufacturing facilities in Asia. The one in India is wholly owned by Kia Motor while the one in Vietnam is owned by Truong Hai Auto Corp (Thaco). Kia does not hold any stake in th

Hans

Apr 2, 2021

Ahead of the 2020 Kia Seltos’ official debut in Malaysia, the B-segment SUV has been caught undisguised on a trailer. The model was first previewed at a dealer-only event back in February, indicating that Kia wants to take on the Honda HR-V, Mazda CX-3, and the upcoming Proton X50. During the preview, two variants of the Seltos were showcased: the regular and the GT Line. Separating the two variants are a dose of red highlights on the exterior, red stitching inside, unique leather seats, automat

Eric

Apr 16, 2020

Syarikat pengilangan Kia yang baru saja ditubuhkan secara usaha sama antara Bermaz Auto Berhad dan Kia Motors Corporation – Kia Malaysia Sdn Bhd (KMSB) – akan menjadi hab pengilangan serantau Kia. Kia buat masa ini mempunyai hanya satu lagi fasiliti pengilangan di rantau ASEAN yang terletak di Vietnam, beroperasi sebagai pengilangan usaha sama bersama Truong Hai Auto Corp (Thaco). Walau bagaimanapun, kilang ini kebanyakannya menghasilkan kenderaan pemanduan sebelah kiri (LHD). Kilang Thaco dahul

Mersita

Apr 2, 2021

Ketika ini Kia Malaysia dikatakan sedang mengalami peralihan pihak pengurusan. Justeru itu, tiada sebarang khabar mengenai sebarang model baharu malah penjualan Kia Seltos turut terkesan akibat daripada proses peralihan yang panjang ini. Namun apa yang menarik, Kia Sorento generasi baharu sudah ditemui di Shah Alam. Kia Sorento generasi keempat MQ4 ini adalah model terbaharu kerana model yang ada di pasaran Malaysia sekarang adalah generasi UM. Ia juga tampil sebagai model pemanduan belah kiri (

Haris

Mar 29, 2021

Earlier last week, Berjaya Auto Alliance Sdn Bhd (BAASB), a new company formed between Bermaz Auto and Berjaya Corp announced that it will be the sole distributor of Peugeot vehicles in Malaysia, taking over from Naza’s Nasim. Nothing was said about Kia, another brand under the ailing Naza automotive group. Berjaya Auto Alliance has until today, distanced themselves for making any statements about Kia. At the same time, Naza themselves have said that it wants to let go of the Kia business alread

Hans

Dec 7, 2020

The Kia Seltos made its global debut back in June 2019 as Kia’s entry into the ever-growing B-segment SUV market. Being a global model, the Seltos is manufactured across several Kia production facilities, including Korea, India, and China. Barring the production facility in China that caters to the domestic market, the plants in India and Korea are responsible for various export markets. At a glance, both Indian- and Korean-built Seltos models look identical, but upon closer inspection, you will

Eric

Feb 7, 2020

This Kia K9 is one of a kind in Malaysia. Imported from Korea, this left-hand drive flagship Kia sedan is part of Kia Motors Asia Pacific’s headquarters in Malaysia’s company car fleet. The Kia K9 was also sold as the Kia K900 in the US before the model was discontinued there earlier this year. In Korea, the Kia K9 is positioned just below the Hyundai Motor Group’s luxury Genesis marque. Think of it as Korea’s equivalent to Japan’s Toyota Crown – sedans aimed at conservative company management t

Hans

Apr 9, 2021

Membetulkan sokongan selepas-jualan Kia yang sudahpun rosak teruk di Malaysia adalah cabaran paling penting dan paling sukar untuk ditangani Dinamikjaya, sebuah subsidiari Bermaz Auto, yang telah mengambil alih hak pengedaran kenderaan Kia di Malaysia bermula 1 April 2021. Walaupun ramai pemilik Kia menunggu dan berharap untuk pengalaman pemilikan yang lebih baik, mereka haruslah sentiasa beringat bahawa langkah pembetulan isu legasi ditinggalkan oleh Naza Kia Malaysia (pengedar terdahulu) yang

Mersita

Apr 5, 2021

There’s more to look forward to from Kia this year, not only is Naza Kia getting ready to launch the Kia Seltos, they are also set to introduce an 11-seater Kia Grand Carnival LX Flexi. Basically, it’s a Grand Carnival with an extra row of seats and by the looks of it, the MPV will be launching in Malaysia very soon! A video of the 11-seater MPV was uploaded by Kia showroom in Sri Kembangan. The Grand Carnival LX Flexi fits 11 with a 2+3+3+3 seating arrangement. The video clearly shows how the f

Jerrica

Apr 8, 2020

Awal minggu lepas, Berjaya Auto Alliance Sdn Bhd (BAASB), sebuah syarikat baharu yang ditubuhkan antara Bermaz Auto dan Berjaya Corp mengumumkan yang ia akan menjadi pengedar tunggal bagi kenderaan Peugeot di Malaysia – mengambil alih daripada Nasim Naza. Tiada kenyataan tentang Kia, iaitu satu lagi jenama di bawah naungan kumpulan automotif Naza yang semakin tenat. Berjaya Auto Alliance, sehingga ke hari ini, menjauhkan diri mereka daripada membuat sebarang kenyataan berkenaan Kia. Pada masa ya

Mersita

Dec 8, 2020

Kia Grand Carnival Kia telah mula memberi gambaran awal tentang rekaan terbaru Kia Grand Carnival generasi ke 4. Minivan yang terkenal dengan tempat duduk penumpang yang ramai ini mungkin akan dilancarkan sekitar suku ketiga tahun 2020. Kia Grand Carnival turut dikenali dengan nama Kia Sedona bergantung kepada tempat. Imej acah yang dipratontonkan menunjukkan rekaan gril ‘tiger nose’ Kia yang sinonim dengan model ini. Dengan 2 juta unit terjual di seluruh dunia sejak generasi pertama, Kia Grand

Haris

Jun 18, 2020

Kia Motor can now resume its business in Malaysia with greater clarity. The company has confirmed today that it has appointed Dinamikjaya Motors Sdn. Bhd. (a subsidiary of Bermaz Auto) as its new distributor for Malaysia, replacing Naza Kia Malaysia, effective today. With this, Kia will become the fifth brand to be represented by Bermaz and its affiliated companies: Mazda (Bermaz Auto, Bermaz Auto Philippines) Peugeot (Berjaya Auto Alliance, Malaysia), Ssangyong (Berjaya Motor Philippines), and

Sanjay

Apr 1, 2021

Just a couple of months since its Thailand launch, Indonesia will be next to introduce the all-new 2021 Kia Grand Carnival, according to data found on Indonesia's Samsat website. The Samsat is akin to our Road Transport Department (JPJ) site, with a very brief description of upcoming models. If you recall, it's how we learnt about the Indonesian-spec 2021 Honda City Hatchback hitting the archipelago. So what about the Indonesian-specs Grand Carnival? For one, the '2.2' suffix points towards the

Sanjay

Feb 8, 2021

Seperti namanya, Kia Grand Carnival baharu kelihatan cukup “grand” ketika ia dirasmikan pada Ogos yang lalu. Untuk generasi keempat, MPV dari Korea ini kelihatan lebih premium. Memandangkan Korea menggunakan versi pemanduan belah kiri (LHD), MPV segmen D ini mengambil sedikit masa sebelum versi pemanduan belah kanan (RHD) beransur. Walau bagaimanapun, pasaran RHD nampaknya akan menerima Grand Carnival dengan lebih awal berikutan intipan yang telah dijumpai di Thailand. Gambar-gambar ini diambil

Faisal

Nov 19, 2020

Naza Kia Malaysia has officially launched the 2021 Kia Seltos in Malaysia, nearly a year since the model was first previewed to dealers in February 2020. The model is imported (CBU) from India. Below are the prices of the Kia Seltos in Malaysia: 2021 Kia Seltos Price in Malaysia Variant Private Registration Company Registration 1.6 EX RM 115,888 RM 116,088 1.6 GT Line RM 133,888 RM 134,088 All prices are on-the-road without insurance and with 50% SST reduction for CBU cars, valid until 30-June 2

Eric

Jan 15, 2021

Persatuan Pengilang Automobil Vietnam (VAMA) baru saja mengeluarkan data penjualan untuk SUV segmen B bagi bulan Januari 2021, dimana Kia Seltos mendahului carta dengan 1,226 unit terjual. Apa yang menarik disini ialah tinggi peratusan bahagian pasaran Kia Seltos di Vietnam. Mengikut data penjualan VAMA, Seltos memegang 43% bahagian pasaran yang amat dominan di dalam segmennya. Di tempat kedua adalah Toyota Corolla Cross dengan 853 unit terjual pada bulan yang sama, diikuti Hyundai Kona dengan 3

Zamil Syaheer

Feb 25, 2021

Advertising materials of the new Kia Picanto facelift has surfaced on the internet overnight, giving us a closer look at the cosmetics changes on Kia’s entry level car. The facelift Kia Picanto sports a new front bumper, redesigned headlights, and chrome fog light housing. The Picanto’s grille is also slightly different from other Kia models with a chrome strip running across the middle. From the rear-end image, the tail lights were the most significant difference from the current model. Paired

Jerrica

Apr 29, 2020

The price of the 2020 Kia Grand Carnival with 11 seats has been revealed to be RM 175,088 on the road without insurance. But what’s more surprising is that the 11-seater will replace the Grand Carnival with 8-seats entirely so there is only 1 variant. As predicted, the 11-seater Grand Carnival will be powered by the same 2.2-litre diesel engine that dispenses 200 PS and 440 Nm of torque. The engine is mated to an 8-speed conventional automatic gearbox. This means that the Grand Carnival will sit

Jerrica

Apr 20, 2020

Following the announcement of its new brand logo, Kia today confirmed at an online media Q&A session with the international press that the first model to wear the new Kia logo will be an electric crossover, which is still currently under development with the codename CV. The electric crossover was previewed in 2019 as the Imagine by Kia concept. The production version of the car will make its global debut within the first quarter of this year. As for models sold in developing markets, the new lo

Hans

Jan 15, 2021

Naza Kia Malaysia (NKM) has officially launched the 2020 Kia Grand Carnival 11-seater. It’s offered in a sole variant priced at RM 179,888 (OTR without insurance). The 11-seater Grand Carnival replaces the 8-seater version. NKM no longer sells the 8-seater Grand Carnival. Kia Grand Carnival Visually, the 11-seater Grand Carnival gets halogen projector headlamps with LED daytime running lights, 18-inch wheels wrapped in 236/60 profile tyres and LED combination taillamps. Inside you’ll find dual-p

Adrian Chia

May 21, 2020

Vietnam Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (VAMA) has just released sales data for the B-segment SUV market for the month of January 2021 and taking pole position for the month is the Kia Seltos with 1,226 units sold. What’s amazing is how much market share the Kia SUV captured in the Vietnamese market. According to VAMA’s sales data, the Seltos captured a 43% market share, easily dominating over its rivals. In second place is the Toyota Corolla Cross with 853 units sold that same month. This

CY Foong

Feb 23, 2021