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Kia's most award-winning SUV, the Telluride, continues to command the road with design enhancements and two new trims for 2023October 24, 2022 - Since the Telluride launched in 2019, it has become Kia's most revered vehicle, an aspirational SUV praised for its unmatched design, comfort, space and utility. Today, Kia Canada announces key enhancements to its overall design, safety and convenience...

Kia Electric Education: Going Green with a Family

All New KIA Sportage

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All-new Kia Niro confirmed for Canada(Toronto, ON) May 30, 2022 -Today, Kia Canada announces the highly anticipated and completely redesigned Niro will be coming to Canada. The next-generation Niro has been designed from the ground up to meet and exceed the expectations of eco-minded consumers. With striking styling cues and a commitment to sustainability and connectivity throughout, the 2023...

Kia Communities in Motion Kia Communities in Motion announces the 2022 recipients of funding to nine charities and non-profits driving movement and innovation in their communitiesTORONTO, May 25, 2022 Today, Kia Communities in Motion announces nine charities and non-profits across the country that have been selected to receive funding in the program's inaugural year. This comes on the...

2022 EV6 - Inspiring Every Journey EV6 marks a new and transformative era in EV motoring, where capability meets comfort, open roads beckon, and premium tech advancements make the driving easy.Live the Life ElectricEV6 is designed, from the ground up, as a no-compromises EV with zero emissions, exceptional range and available all-wheel drive (AWD).No Engine = More SpaceFor more than 100 years, cars...

Kia receives eight IIHS TOP SAFETY PICK and TOP SAFETY PICK+ awardsKia Telluride, Sorento, Carnival (built after March 2021), Sportage, Seltos, and Soul each earn TOP SAFETY PICK (TSP) awards when equipped with optional front crash prevention and specific headlightsK5 and Stinger sedans receive TOP SAFETY PICK+ honorsKia ties for second most combined TSP and TSP+ vehicles in the industry...

Kia announces pricing and arrival of the highly-anticipated EV6 in CanadaEV6 begins to arrive in dealerships in February with an MSRP starting from $44,995Up to 499 kms of driving range on select models and available heat pump system for CanadaUltra-fast charging on 800V DC charger can supply up to 80% in 18 minutesAvailable Vehicle to Load (V2L) technology turns EV6 into a direct power source for...

Kia Canada achieves historic record-breaking year in 2021Kia reported a total of 79,198 units sold in Canada in 2021, making it the brand's best year evero The company finishes 2021 with 7 months of record sales, despite challenging year for the industryo Kia's outstanding year includes an all-time record-breaking June, which saw the automaker's best-ever sales month in their over twenty-year Canadian...

Kia Canada invests $1.4M to support communities as they move forwardDecember 9, 2021 - Today, Kia Canada, in partnership with Community Foundations of Canada launched Kia Communities in Motion. This program is inspired by Kia's brand belief, 'Movement that inspires.' Movement is at the core of human development - through movement we see new places, meet new people and have new experiences. It...

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The highly anticipated Kia EV6 set to make its Canadian debutKia Canada releases a portion of the first-production units for a special early reservation opportunity, all vehicles reserved in 25 minutesEV6 set to arrive in Canada early 2022Estimated up to 480 kms of driving range on select models and available heat pump system for CanadaUltra-fast charging on 800V DC charger can supply up to 80% in...

Kia's First-Ever Sorento Plug-in Hybrid, Available Now in Dealerships o Two all-new PHEV & HEV powertrain options, a first for Sorentoo Estimated all-electric driving range of up to 51 kilometers on PHEVo Sorento PHEV Price starting at $44,995 MSRPo Sorento HEV to arrive in the fall, pricing to be announcedKia Canada introduces the first-ever Sorento Hybrid and Plug-in Hybrid, the initial product...

Kia Canada Announces Highest July Sales in Company History- Brand delivers sixth consecutive monthly sales record- Best-ever July Certified Pre-Owned sales- Niro EV sales are on the riseAugust 4, 2021 - Kia Canada today announces record July sales of 8,305 units, marking 6 consecutive months of record-breaking year over year sales for the brand. Strong sales were led by Forte at 1,685 units and Sportage...

Kia Introduces Special Edition Stinger Scorpiono Stinger Scorpion arrives in Canada this fallo Receives enhanced appearance package with darkened elementso Only 120 limited run models to be producedo Priced at $54,695 and available for pre-order nowJuly 15, 2021 - Earlier this year, Kia Canada announced an evolutionary change to the Stinger which delivered on refined comfort and exhilarating performance...

Kia Canada Powers Up Buyer Knowledge with All-New EV Experience Centre in Vancouver The first-of-its-kind by Kia, the Electric Vehicle Experience Centre educates Canadians on the benefit, opportunities and future of electric vehiclesTORONTO, June 08, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Building on their strategy to make substantial commitments to progress in the green space, Kia Canada is launching it's first-ever...

2021 Kia Sorento X-Line ReviewThe master of reinvention does it againKia is no stranger to reinventing itself and its products - even when it's not explicitly necessary to do so.While some constants remain, like pricing that usually undercuts the competition by a healthy margin and all kinds of desirable features for the money, the automaker's ability to pivot has been instrumental in its sales success...

Kia Canada celebrates best March in history and a strong season of automotive award winsTORONTO, April 08, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Fresh off the heels of numerous record-breaking months in 2020, Kia Canada kicks off 2021 with its best March in Canadian history with 7,750 units delivered and propels into even more record-setting territory with its best Q1 ever with 15,046 units. With just one year...

Kia Canada Continues Record-Breaking Sales Trend into 2021Source: Kia Canada Inc. Kia Canada continues to shatter sales records as it records its first month of record-breaking sales this year. Fresh off the heels of numerous best-ever sales months in 2020, the brand recorded 4,650 units sold in February with Seltos leading sales, followed by Sportage and the first full month of retail deliveries...

The 2022 Kia Carnival is a minivan for SUV-loversThe Sedona successor boasts segment-best cargo space and a truck-like exteriorKia revealed the 2022 Kia Carnival today, its newest vehicle in the North American market and a significant entry into the stylistically stagnant minivan segment.The South Korean automaker is throwing around a couple of novel acronyms with the new-gen Carnival, both of which,...

Get to know the New KiaNew Kia brand showcase| Part I: A total transformationJoin Ho Sung Song, President & CEO at Kia global headquarters, as he presents how we are planning to bring a total transformation to focus on our customer needs. New Kia brand showcase| Part II: A new brand purposeJoin Artur Martins, Head of Global Brand & Customer Experience at Kia Vision Square, as he shares...

2021 Kia K5 GT-Line AWD Review: A Covetable Mainstream Sedan?Source: Auto Guide  Kia might be killin' it lately with its SUV lineup, but that doesn't mean it's forgotten what got it to where it is today. FAST FACTSEngine: 1.6L I4 Turbo Output: 180 hp, 195 lb-ft Transmission: 8AT, AWD US fuel economy (MPG): 26/34/29 CAN fuel economy (L/100KM): 9.2/6.9/8.2 Starting Price (CAD):...

2020 Kia Telluride Long-Term Update: Still the King After 18,000 Miles ANOTHER YEAR GOES BY AND THE TELLURIDE STILL REIGNS SUPREME.Source: MotorTrend  It is hard to believe that more than a year has passed us by since we named the Kia Telluride the 2020 MotorTrend SUV of the Year. The 2021 winner, the ruggedly cool Land Rover Defender, is a more than worthy torchbearer and now joins the Telluride...

2021 Kia Sorento Puts The Brakes On Multiple CollisionsSource: CarBuzz  The new tech aims to reduce the risk after the initial impact.The all-new Kia Sorento finally bowed recently, looking every bit as impressive as we'd hoped. But Kia's latest midsize SUV - slotting in beneath the top-selling Telluride - has to do more than just look good. In the go-to segment for family...

KIA CANADA INTRODUCES NEXT-GEN 2021 SORENTOSource: Auto123  The fourth-generation 2021 Kia Sorento will be arriving at dealerships in Canada this fall and those who go see it will find a fully transformed model. The company's most popular vehicle gets a transformation that can be described as major for 2021.Yesterday's presentation gives us the general picture of what's new with the next...

Kia Canada continues the Power To Give DONATING 60,000 PROTECTIVE FACE SHIELDS TO PUBLIC HEALTH AGENCY OF CANADA TO SUPPORT FRONTLINE HEALTHCARE WORKERSSource: GlobeNewsWireMISSISSAUGA, Ontario, Aug. 25, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- In response to a national shortage of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), Kia Canada has pledged a donation of 60,000 medical-grade face shields to the Public Health...

2021 Kia K5 picks up where the Optima left offSource: NadaGuidesKia is redesigning the Optima for 2021 and, in the process, gives the midsize sedan a new name. Called the 2021 Kia K5, the car features rakish styling, a high-tech interior, the latest in safety equipment, and plenty of performance measured in terms of both acceleration and efficiency.When the new Kia K5 goes on sale...

Next-Generation Kia Sedona Previewed Looking Like an SUVSource: AutoTrader   The next-generation Kia Sedona has been previewed sporting a radical redesign and the Korean automaker has dubbed it a "Grand Utility Vehicle."As minivans continue to lose market share to SUVs, Kia has restyled its family hauler to look more like a crossover with more aggressive lines and wheel...

Kia Canada Drives #PowerToGive Campaign in Partnership with Food Banks CanadaSource: GlobeNewswireThe COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted society, putting millions out of work, into financial stress, and provoked a spike in national food insecurity, in some cases not seen since the 2008 recession.Determined to help alleviate hunger in Canada and give back to its community, Kia Canada is deploying...

Review: 2020 Kia Forte5 GT LimitedIn case you haven't noticed, Kia Motors isn't what it used to be and it's a good thing. Back in the old days of the late 1990s, Kia Motors was a cheap and cheerful upstart in Canada. It once even sported a tagline approximating, 'why settle for a used car when you can have a Kia?' Really.To say circumstances have changed for Kia is the understatement of this new decade....

A Message to Peterborough Kia's Guests about the CoronavirusThe health and safety of our customers and employees are the utmost importance to us.A message to our customers about CoronavirusWhere Family Makes a DifferenceWith our customers, associates, and their families at the center of everything we do as a dealership, we would like to take the time to address concerns about the novel coronavirus...

Refreshed Niro Hybrid Debuts at Canadian International Autoshow In Toronto2020 Niro HEV and PHEV Receives Exterior and Interior EnhancementsSource: Globe News Wire  New headlights, grille and wheels highlight exterior changesMore Advanced Driver Assistance Systems and added tech upgradesTORONTO, Feb. 13, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today Kia Canada Inc. (KCI) unveiled the enhanced Niro Hybrid...

All-New 2021 Kia Seltos Makes Its Canadian Debut Urban-Ready Crossover Joins Kia's Bold Utility LineupSource: Globe NewswireCombines modern styling and sophistication with safety and smart technology that enables your urban lifeRight-sized; slots between iconic Soul and sleek SportagePowered by efficient 2.0-litre or spirited 1.6-litre Turbo four-cylinder engineAvailable all-wheel driveWell-appointed...

New '4' trim level replaces the old First Edition models.Kia e-Niro Gets New High-Spec Trim Level for ChristmasSource: Motor1  Kia has updated its all-electric e-Niro small SUV for 2020 with the introduction of a new high-end trim level.Despite its designation, the new '4' model replaces the original First Edition variant as the sole option for e-Niro ownership. However, the number...

2020 KIA TELLURIDE NAMED MOTORTREND'S SUV OF THE YEARSource: Globe News WireTelluride's sophisticated styling, unmatched levels of standard equipment and smooth ride and handling contributed to Kia's well deserved winAward recognizes vehicles that best represent safety, efficiency, value, advancement in design, engineering excellence and performance of intended functionKia Canada Inc. (KCI) - Kia...

5 Amazing Stats About the Kia StingerSource: Auto GuideThere are plenty of reasons to love the Kia Stinger, a sports sedan that's been steadily converting skeptics to full-fledged enthusiasts thanks to its uncompromising blend of utility, performance and luxury.For anyone who might still need convincing, our friends at Kia Canada have come up with five key stats about the Stinger that...

2020 Kia Forte5: A Hot New Hatchback Exclusive to Canada Source: The Car Guide  Kia introduced the next-generation Forte sedan for 2019. Now, it's the Forte5 hatchback's turn to benefit from a complete redesign.And you know what? We Canadians have access to this five-door model, but it isn't sold in the U.S. The Car Guide recently flew to Victoria, B.C. to attend the media launch...

Kia Motors Ranked Highest Mass Market Brand for Fifth Consecutive Kia Owners Reported Fewest Quality Issues Within the First 90 Days of Ownership Among All Non-Luxury Auto Brands in the U.S.o Kia's reported problem levels improved by two points over last year to secure the top spot over all non-luxury automakers and second among all brands, luxury and non-luxuryo Four Kia models included among the...

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2019 Kia Soul EV Wins Vincentric Best Value in Canada AwardJune 18, 2019 - Kia Canada Inc. is proud to share that the 8th annual Vincentric Best Value in Canada award winner in the Electric/Plug-In Hybrid segment is the 2019 Kia Soul EV."The Kia Soul EV was honoured with its fourth Vincentric Best Value in Canada award in the Electric/Plug-In Hybrid segment," said Vincentric President, David Wurster.""Outperforming...

Kia Celebrates its Twentieth Anniversary in Canada with Limited Edition Modelso Unique feature and appearance combinations will give Canadians the chance to celebrate with Kia through two of its most popular models(TORONTO) April 18, 2019: After launching in 1999, Kia Canada is celebrating its twentieth year in Canada the best way it knows how - with two limited edition models that take the popular...

Kia Celebrates its Twentieth Anniversary in Canada with Limited Edition Modelso Unique feature and appearance combinations will give Canadians the chance to celebrate with Kia through two of its most popular models(TORONTO) April 18, 2019: After launching in 1999, Kia Canada is celebrating its twentieth year in Canada the best way it knows how - with two limited edition models that take the popular...

All-New Kia Telluride Built for the Modern Family The all-new Kia Telluride is loaded with family-friendly and safety features. It's our most advanced 8-seat SUV, built for the modern family.

Imagine by Kia: a new all-electric concept car revealed5 March 2019 - Kia Motors has revealed its new all-electric concept car, 'Imagine by Kia', at the 2019 Geneva International Motor Show."Automotive design is about capturing the heart and making it beat that bit faster for that bit longer. We believe that there's absolutely no reason why that should change simply because the car is electric," says...

2020 Kia TellurideVersatile new 8-seater SUV provides all the comfort and technology needed for Canadian families looking to explore in style. Explore Possibilities Technology Brings. Take your family on boardOne touch walk-in sliding seats6 USB portsDriver TalkQuiet ModeWind-free Roof Vent Enjoy the ride10.25" multimedia interface with integrated navigationApple CarPlay® and Android Auto(TM)smartphone...

Kia Forte and Kia Stinger are Canada's Best Small Car and Best Large Car for 2019Montreal, QC - January 17, 2019 - At a presentation today in Montreal, the Kia Forte has been named Best Small Car in Canada for 2019 and the Kia Stinger has been named Best Large Car in Canada for 2019, winning their respective categories as part of the judging for AJAC's Canadian Car of the Year and Canadian Utility...

Kia Canada Adds Stinger 2.0L to Award-Winning Lineup(TORONTO) May 22, 2018 - Kia Canada Inc. (KCI) today announced that, starting later this summer, the 2019 Kia Stinger will be available in Canadian dealerships with a choice of Kia's 3.3L Twin-Turbo GDI 6-cylinder engine or Kia's 2.0L Turbo GDI 4-cylinder engine. The new 2019 Stinger 2.0L GT-Line AWD will feature many of the same design attributes...

Kia Cadenza: More Than TransportationCars today need to do more than provide a means to get from point A to point B. That's where the 2018 Kia Cadenza comes in. It's a spacious luxury vehicle with Kia's warranty to match. Take a look at just some of the features that put it head and shoulders above the rest in its class.Family Friendly There is plenty for families to love about the Cadenza. It...

Performance Meets Luxury With the 2018 Kia StingerKia has long been slept on when it comes to rating midsize sedan luxury, performance, and overall style. Those days have now come to an end with the all-new 2018 Kia Stinger, a sporty, elegant take on a sedan well known for its reliability and easy handling. Peterbrough Kia has been anticipating this highly-acclaimed Kia model for some time, which is...

Purchase Your 2018 Kia Forte5 TodayA car is likely one of the most important purchases you'll ever make. When you visit us at Peterborough Kia, we'll treat you like family and guide you through purchasing a vehicle. Whether you've already conducted thorough research on your own or are still not quite certain that the 2018 Kia Forte5 is the car for you, we're ready to provide the assistance needed to...

What You Should Know About The 2018 Kia StingerSuperior style, performance, and handling, the latest Stinger is Kia's attempt to challenge higher priced luxury brands. If you're interested in luxury at a reasonable price, then the 2018 Kia Stinger may be the perfect option for you.Here are the key points we at Peterbrough Kia believe you should know about the Stinger. Features & TrimsThe 2018...

New Sportage FeaturesLooking into getting a brand new car this year? Getting a new car can be great, especially knowing that nobody else has ever driven it before you. If you go to your local Petersborough Kia, you will probably find yourself looking at a wide variety of new models for you to choose from. Here are some features that may have you choosing the 2018 Kia Sportage. One thing to note about...

Changes On the Horizon for KiaAs with nearly any type of technology, automobiles have gone through a significant number of changes over the years. However, that change is not likely to stop anytime soon, and we are already seeing some potential changes to cars such as the 2018 Kia Sportage and more. From new luxury-based technology such as wifi and Bluetooth, to other sorts of more...

4 Reasons You Should Buy an MPVThe automotive term SUV is common to most people. But not as many people have heard of an MPV. MPV stands for multi-purpose vehicle, which includes models like the 2018 Kia Soul, available at Peterbrough Kia.  Do not confuse MPVs with crossovers, either. While the two car models might seem similar in description (drivers sometimes call crossovers...

3 Reasons to Consider Buying a Kia ForteIf you are looking to buy a new car, you may feel overwhelmed at times by the amount of options available. Cars can be expensive and naturally you'll want to find the best car for the best price. Fortunately, the 2018 Kia Forte falls in a reasonable price range and is known for being a durable car. Here are just three reasons you may...

We Have the Right Car for YouMost people only buy a car once every five years or so. Therefore, it is important to get it right. You want to have a car that you enjoy driving and that doesn't put too much strain on the pocketbook. A bad decision on the car you buy can haunt you for years, so it's best to be careful and make the best selection for your needs. The 2018 Kia Sportage has many things going...

The 2018 Kia Rio is a Great BuyThe Kia Rio falls into the category of subcompact vehicles. The 2018 model is a little more refined, high-tech and upscale than previous models. Over the years, the Rio has earned the reputation of being stylish and affordable.Kia is known to pack a lot of content into their vehicles and the Rio is no exception. It is available with many different features. That means...

Get A New Ride to Brighten Your DayDriving in style and on a budget is possible. A 2018 KIA SORENTO is sleek, sophisticated and designed with the consumer in mind. If you're thinking about getting a new car, the process doesn't have to be difficult. Our dealership offers professional representatives, fair prices and a wide selection of Kias.An Unbeatable Selection A Kia is the perfect family car....