It turns out, this isn t a high priority for Kia.
The 2021 Kia Telluride is a smashing success, proving that the Korean automaker can break into new segments with a class-leading product. Though the Telluride excels as three-row family hauler, its unibody construction leaves a lot to be desired for off-road enthusiasts. Speaking to the Australian media, Kia has hinted at building a more rugged body-on-frame vehicle to rival the Toyota Land Cruiser and a proper pickup truck, not just a rebadged Hyundai Santa Cruz.
The viability for either of these projects in the United States was always dubious at best, but a recent interview with CarsGuide may pour cold water on either model happening at all. There would be a lot commonality for ute-based large SUVs, said Kia Australia General Manager of Product, Roland Rivero. But for now, with resource and prioritizing of numerous global projects, that would be lower on the list.
Automakers unusual naming strategy could pay off big time.
Have you noticed this new trend when it comes to car names? New models like the Hyundai Santa Cruz, Kia Telluride, and Volkswagen Taos all have one thing in common: they re named after US locations associated with outdoor lifestyles. But what is the logic? They re trying to conjure up an image, said Michelle Krebs, executive auto analyst at car-buying site Autotrader told USA Today. When you hear Telluride, you get this picture of mountains and terrain that s outdoorsy. They re also names that are familiar. Likewise, the Chevrolet Malibu and Chevrolet Colorado are also named after familiar American locations.
The Mutt Cutts mobile gets an honorable mention.
National Pet Day is April 11 so we figured there s no better time to dig into which brand makes the best cars for traveling (not letting them drive) with your furry friends. Obviously, we need space, but other than that there are no hard, fast rules for animal friendly vehicles. We know there are a ton of accessories for keeping your canine or feline (or bovine, we don t judge) safe in the car, but which manufacturers pay the most attention from the factory? Stellantis
2021 Chrysler Pacifica
The Chrysler Pacifica has loads of space for a pet. Behind the third row might be a little tight, still not out of the question, but if you fold the third row down it ll leave more than a doghouse-worth of space for your pooch. The family minivan also comes with the FamCAM interior camera. It s new for 2021 and allows the driver to see rear passengers and pets, and even zoom in on them.
Kia has also made a bold prediction for 2021.
Automakers are starting to release their Q4 2020 sales figures, and despite the pandemic causing so much disruption around the world, some car companies miraculously achieved record sales. Thanks to popular models like the Q3 and e-tron, Audi achieved its best-ever Q4 sales in the company s history, which is an impressive achievement. Now, Kia has announced its Q4 2020 sales, ending the year with a five percent year-on-year rise in quarterly revenue to KRW 16.91 trillion ($15.2 billion).
Kia s fourth-quarter operating profit more than doubled from a year earlier to KRW 1.28 trillion ($1.1 billion), while net profit also increased to KRW 976.8 billion ($881 million), up by 182 percent compared to the same period last year. Between October and December 2020, Kia sold 742,695 cars worldwide, a slight decrease from 742,733 units compared to the same period last year.