Source: Pixabay In the year 2000, Kia released the Optima in the midsize sedan segment to compete with the likes of the venerable Toyota Camry and Honda Accord. After two decades in the market, Kia has replaced the Optima, or rather rebranded as the Kia K5. The K5 offers distinct styling, engaging ride quality, and high-quality creature comforts, making it a perfect replacement for the Optima. For the most part, the Kia Optima was a midsize sedan that didn’t exactly impress or disappoint.

Source: Pixabay Kias are growing in popularity in the United States and across the world in the last few years. It makes sense that they would be popular, they pack a big punch for an affordable vehicle, especially when it comes to interior cabin features. But it’s important to know where vehicles are made before you buy. Not only does manufacturer location make a big difference in design and what kind of vehicle you’re likely to get, but it can also have a big impact on performance, long-term durability, and price.

Source: Pixabay Kia used to be a brand that people loved to hate. Although people associate Kia with excellent vehicles like the Telluride today, the South Korean automaker had a somewhat rocky history. However, as you may know, Kia has turned the corner and is now one of the prominent brands in the global market. If you’re interested in driving a Kia, you certainly don’t have a shortage of models to choose from.

Source: Pixabay If you’ve looked into new car options, you’ve heard of the Kia brand. This company is Korea’s oldest manufacturer of motor vehicles, founded in May of 1944. When Kia entered the United States car industry in 1992, it became a success. A question remains - are Kias good cars, or should you stay away from the brand? Read on to learn more about the quality of the Kia brand.

2015 Kia Optima by Vauxford — CC BY-SA 4.0 The Kia Optima is one of the best cars currently on the road. The quality of Kias is comparable to the more reliable cars you can buy, and their warranty is unbeatable. Keeping this in mind, with any modern vehicle, you want all the bells and whistles that make everyday driving so convenient. With moonroofs becoming a very sought-after feature on your car, you may need to get more information on which Kia Optimas come with moonroofs.

Source: Pixabay If you’ve been looking at getting a new Kia Telluride, you might have noticed something a little different about the most recent models. For the last several years, Kia Telluride remote starts have been a standard feature, which is great news for remote start lovers. But should this new feature be standardized? Does it offer benefits other than being a more convenient way to start your vehicle, and is it really safe to use a remote start when you’re not in or near your car?

Source: Pixabay The Kia Sportage is one of the most popular compact SUVs for feature lovers. Designed to come with a wide range of different features and functions at any trim level, this SUV is meant to give consumers a lot of bang for their buck, which is great considering how expensive and competitive the car market is getting to be. But what about the Kia Sportage remote start? Does this vehicle come with one, and is it effective?

Source: Pixabay Every year, car manufacturers always seem to find new features to introduce with their vehicles. Whether for entertainment or convenience, there’s no shortage of advanced features that we’ve come to expect with modern cars. While it’s not exactly new, Remote Start is one of the most well-sought features by consumers. If you hate being too hot or too cold as you enter your vehicle, the remote start feature has probably piqued your interest.

Source: Pixabay A remote start system is a useful tool for all drivers that offers many benefits and conveniences. As the name would suggest, when the driver triggers signal a remote start, key fobs can replicate the engine starting process from the traditional pedal method. This is accomplished from the Kia Stinger remote start system, which eliminates the need to insert and turn a physical key into the ignition. This is possible when the control module is connected to your ignition switch and other starter devices.

Kia Telluride by JLaw45 — CC BY 2.0 Before we talk about Kia Telluride ground clearance, we need to know what ground clearance is and how it affects your vehicle. Ground clearance is the minimum distance between the road and the lowest part of the vehicle’s body, excluding the tires. It might seem like one of those unimportant statistics, but paying attention to ground clearance can tell you a lot about a vehicle.