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May 23, 2025

Battery baby Kia aces ANCAP

May 23, 2025/ Richard Bosselman
Battery baby Kia aces ANCAP

Five star score keeps EV3 on par with sister electric models.

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May 23, 2025/ Richard Bosselman/
KIA
EV3, ANCAP, Carla Hoorweg, crash test, five star, Kia NZ
April 17, 2025

Tasman set to start with double cabs

April 17, 2025/ Richard Bosselman
Tasman set to start with double cabs

Five versions, all with common diesel automatic transmission and all-wheel-drive likely here from July.

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April 17, 2025/ Richard Bosselman/
KIA
Tasman, Todd McDonald, Kia NZ, REgistrations, turbodiesel
March 21, 2025

Kia NZ settles EV2 conjecture

March 21, 2025/ Richard Bosselman
Kia NZ settles EV2 conjecture

Now the EV3 has settled into play, can we count on also seeing its little brother here?

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March 21, 2025/ Richard Bosselman/
KIA
EV2, EV3, EV4, Kia NZ, Todd McDonald, Slovenia
March 07, 2025

Kia EV4 confirmed for June-August NZ arrival

March 07, 2025/ Richard Bosselman
Kia EV4 confirmed for June-August NZ arrival

Impressions of interest are being taken for the brand’s first electric sedan.

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March 07, 2025/ Richard Bosselman/
KIA
EV4, fastback, sedan, Todd McDonald, Kia NZ, E-GMP
March 04, 2025

Petrol hybrid comes to Carnival

March 04, 2025/ Richard Bosselman
Petrol hybrid comes to Carnival

Kia’s familiar 1.6-litre petrol unit is a pepped version of a unit already serving Sorento and Sportage.

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March 04, 2025/ Richard Bosselman/
KIA
Carnival, MPV, Kia NZ, HEV, diesel
February 20, 2025

Kia begins big box development

February 20, 2025/ Richard Bosselman
Kia begins big box development

The first of a series of different-sized, lookalike electric vans has been shown off - what chance for NZ?

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February 20, 2025/ Richard Bosselman/
KIA
EV5, Kia NZ, PBV
February 17, 2025

EV4 unveiled, no NZ indication

February 17, 2025/ Richard Bosselman
EV4 unveiled, no NZ indication

Kia has further enlarged its electric car line-up with a compact hatch and sedan.

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February 17, 2025/ Richard Bosselman/
KIA
Kia NZ, EV4, sedan, Kia EV Day, Seoul
December 09, 2024

Kia’s Model Y rival finally good to go

December 09, 2024/ Richard Bosselman
Kia’s Model Y rival finally good to go

The Korean’s first electric vehicle built in China is arguably one of its most important. Delayed introduction was to address the dynamics.

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December 09, 2024/ Richard Bosselman/
KIA
EV5, Tesla Model Y, Kia NZ, Earth, GT-Line, Light, Light Plus
October 29, 2024

Now you see - Kia’s Tasman ute unboxed

October 29, 2024/ Richard Bosselman
Now you see - Kia’s Tasman ute unboxed

Double cab offers tech, intriguing options packs as well as a startling appearance. Here in second half of 2025.

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October 29, 2024/ Richard Bosselman/
KIA
Tasman, ute, ne-tonne, Kia NZ, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, Ford Ranger, Toyota Hilux, Mitsubishi Triton
September 12, 2024

NZ-bound EV3 chasing smallest BYD

September 12, 2024/ Richard Bosselman
NZ-bound EV3 chasing smallest BYD

Cute cubism delivers with strong claimed range, capacity credentials.

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September 12, 2024/ Richard Bosselman/
KIA
EV3, Kia NZ, BYD Atto3, lithiium ion, DC
July 18, 2024

Next up, the Tasman ‘see’

July 18, 2024/ Richard Bosselman
Next up, the Tasman ‘see’

Kia is about to release a video series outlining how much Aussie effort went into developing its impending utility.

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July 18, 2024/ Richard Bosselman/
KIA
Tasman, Kia Australia, documentary, Kia NZ, utility, Ford Ranger, Toyota Hilux
July 16, 2024

Flagship, mid-grade EV9 cheaper than entry edition

July 16, 2024/ Richard Bosselman
Flagship, mid-grade EV9 cheaper than entry edition

EV doldrum discounting pulls $35k from top line EV9, $26k from medium grade. 

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July 16, 2024/ Richard Bosselman/
KIA
EV9, Kia NZ, discount
May 24, 2024

Kia EV3 on early 2025 NZ release timeline?

May 24, 2024/ Richard Bosselman
Kia EV3 on early 2025 NZ release timeline?

National distributor is very probably a starter - but has yet to confirm intent.

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May 24, 2024/ Richard Bosselman/
KIA
EV3, Kia NZ, Kia Niro EV, Hyundai Kona EV, Volvo EX30
May 14, 2024

Enhanced EV6 breaks cover

May 14, 2024/ Richard Bosselman
Enhanced EV6 breaks cover

A new look, more range and additional tech are en route. 

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May 14, 2024/ Richard Bosselman/
KIA
EV6, Kia NZ, 800 volt, Hyundai Group, Kia
May 08, 2024

EV3 teaser shots confirm concept cred

May 08, 2024/ Richard Bosselman
EV3 teaser shots confirm concept cred

Production version of Kia’s budget EV looks a LOT like the initial study. 

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May 08, 2024/ Richard Bosselman/
KIA
Kia NZ, EV3, EV5, EV6, EV9, electric, Hyundai Group
April 11, 2024

EV6 in for larger battery, OTA

April 11, 2024/ Richard Bosselman
EV6 in for larger battery, OTA

Mid-life facelift’s improvements detailed, late-year release tipped.

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April 11, 2024/ Richard Bosselman/
KIA
EV6, Hyundai, Ioniq 5, facelift, Kia NZ
March 05, 2024

Tasman ute ad hits the road

March 05, 2024/ Richard Bosselman
Tasman ute ad hits the road

Here’s the big-spend promo for Kia’s impending ute, kicking in a year ahead of availability to prime its Aussie audience.

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March 05, 2024/ Richard Bosselman/
KIA
Tasman, Kia NZ, Kia Australia, Hyundai Group, One-tonne, Ford Ranger
February 13, 2024

China or South Korea for first EV5?

February 13, 2024/ Richard Bosselman
China or South Korea for first EV5?

The showroom-bound models are still months away, but a trial example of Kia’s next electric has landed for testing.

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February 13, 2024/ Richard Bosselman/
KIA
EV5, Kia NZ, Todd McDonald, electric, China, South Korea
December 12, 2023

Next Kia here first to come from China?

December 12, 2023/ Richard Bosselman
Next Kia here first to come from China?

Sourcing EV5 from new plant conceivably means faster delivery, less cost.

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December 12, 2023/ Richard Bosselman/
KIA
EV5, Kia NZ, China, South Korea, E-GMP, Hyundai Group
October 12, 2023

Kia EV show a triple treat

October 12, 2023/ Richard Bosselman
Kia EV show a triple treat

Kia EV Day puts spotlight on two small electrics aimed at budget buyers and a larger SUV.

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October 12, 2023/ Richard Bosselman/
KIA
EV3, EV4, EV5, Kia NZ, concepts, SUV, Kia EV Day
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