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Cadenza 1 gen
Carnival 1 gen
EV6 1 gen
EV9 1 gen
Forte 1 gen
K5 1 gen
Niro 2 gens
Modern Era
SoonKia Niro
DE (1st Generation)
2017–2022 · DE · suv
First-gen Niro launched as Kia's dedicated electrified subcompact crossover, sharing platform DNA with the Hyundai Ioniq AE. US lineup: 1.6L Kappa hybrid (139 hp combined) with a 6-speed DCT (not a CVT, a rarity in the hybrid segment), plug-in hybrid added 2018, and full battery-electric Niro EV (64 kWh, 239 miles EPA range) added 2019. Built in Hwaseong, Korea.
Watch out: The 1.6L Kappa hybrid powertrain has sidestepped the Theta II recall pattern, which is a relief. The DCT can feel hesitant in stop-and-go, and the Niro EV had a few minor battery-cooling recalls (not the catastrophic Kona Electric pack-fire recall). Verify all open campaigns before any purchase.
Modern Era
SoonKia Niro
SG2 (2nd Generation)
2023–2026 · SG2 · suv
Second-gen Niro moved to Hyundai-Kia's K3 platform and adopted the Opposites United design language, with a contrasting C-pillar treatment that became a love-it-or-hate-it talking point. US lineup: 1.6L Smartstream hybrid (139 hp combined), 1.6L PHEV, and the Niro EV (64.8 kWh, 253 miles EPA). The PHEV and EV trims were discontinued from the US for 2026. Built in Hwaseong, Korea.
Watch out: Smartstream hybrid powertrain has stayed clear of the Theta family recall pattern. First-year (2023) cars had some software-related screen glitches addressed with OTA updates. The PHEV and EV variants exit the US for 2026, so used buyers need to confirm warranty support and aftermarket parts availability.
Optima 2 gens
Modern Era
SoonKia Optima
TF (3rd Generation)
2011–2015 · TF · sedan
Third-gen Optima was Peter Schreyer's reputation-maker for Kia design in America. Shared the YF Sonata platform and Theta II family powertrains. US lineup: 2.4L Theta II GDI (192 hp), 2.0L Theta II turbo (274 hp), and the Optima Hybrid with the 2.4L plus a 30 kW motor. Built at Kia's West Point, Georgia plant. SX trim with the 2.0T was the enthusiast pick.
Watch out: REAL ISSUE: The 2.4L and 2.0T Theta II GDI engines are at the center of Kia-Hyundai's catastrophic rod-bearing failure recalls (NHTSA campaigns 17V-224 for Kia, and follow-on engine compartment fire recalls). Multiple class-action settlements apply. VIN-check against active NHTSA campaigns is mandatory before purchase.
Modern Era
SoonKia Optima
JF (4th Generation)
2016–2020 · JF · sedan
Fourth-gen Optima carried the Schreyer design vocabulary forward, less daring than the TF but more refined inside. US lineup: 2.4L Theta II GDI (185 hp), 1.6L Gamma turbo (178 hp) on the Optima EX, 2.0L Theta II turbo (245 hp) on the SX, plus the Optima Hybrid and Plug-in Hybrid. Built in West Point, Georgia. Final Kia midsize sedan to use the Optima name; renamed K5 for 2021.
Watch out: REAL ISSUE: 2016-2018 Optimas with 2.4L and 2.0T Theta II engines are included in the rod-bearing failure recall pattern and the engine compartment fire risk recalls. 2019-2020 cars are largely out of the worst recall window but still benefit from a NHTSA VIN check before purchase.
Rio 1 gen
Sedona 1 gen
Sorento 2 gens
Modern Era
SoonKia Sorento
UM (3rd Generation)
2016–2020 · UM · suv
Third-gen Sorento grew to a true midsize three-row SUV. US lineup: 2.4L Theta II GDI (185 hp), 2.0L Theta II turbo (240 hp, 2016 only), and the 3.3L Lambda II V6 (290 hp) as the upgrade engine. AWD optional. The Lambda V6 SX-L trim was the buyer's pick. Built in West Point, Georgia. Spiritual predecessor to the Telluride.
Watch out: REAL ISSUE: 2016-2018 cars with the 2.4L and (brief) 2.0T Theta II engines are part of the rod-bearing failure recall pattern. The 3.3L Lambda II V6 generally sidesteps that pattern but has documented carbon buildup on direct-injection intake valves at high mileage. VIN check before purchase.
Modern Era
SoonKia Sorento
MQ4 (4th Generation)
2021–2026 · MQ4 · suv
Fourth-gen Sorento moved to Hyundai-Kia's N3 platform with a more upright three-row body. US lineup: 2.5L Smartstream GDI (191 hp), 2.5L Smartstream turbo (281 hp), 1.6L turbo hybrid (227 hp combined), and 1.6L turbo PHEV (261 hp combined). Three rows standard, which distinguishes it from the two-row Hyundai Santa Fe of the same era. X-Line and X-Pro trims add off-road-styled hardware. Built in West Point, Georgia.
Watch out: Smartstream is post-Theta and has so far stayed clear of the catastrophic recall pattern. Early-build 2021 cars had a few infotainment glitches and one wiring-harness recall. The 2.5T paired with an 8-speed wet DCT has documented low-speed clunking; conventional automatic was used elsewhere in the lineup.
Soul 2 gens
Modern Era
SoonKia Soul
PS (2nd Generation)
2014–2019 · PS · hatchback
Second-gen Soul kept the boxy silhouette but added refinement, length, and quieter cabin materials. US lineup: 1.6L Gamma GDI (130 hp), 2.0L Nu GDI (164 hp), and the 1.6L Gamma turbo (201 hp) on the Soul Exclaim from 2017. Soul EV (30 kWh battery, around 93 miles EPA) sold in compliance states only. Built in Korea at Gwangju. FWD only across the entire range.
Watch out: REAL ISSUE: The 2.0L Nu Atkinson GDI applications are part of Hyundai-Kia rod-bearing service campaigns and the knock sensor detection software fix. Check VIN against active NHTSA campaigns. The 1.6T DCT had documented hesitation and clutch wear complaints.
Modern Era
SoonKia Soul
SK3 (3rd Generation)
2020–2025 · SK3 · hatchback
Third-gen Soul kept the boxy body but sharpened the lines and added LED light signatures. US lineup launched with the 2.0L Nu GDI (147 hp, CVT) and the 1.6L Gamma turbo (201 hp, 7-speed DCT). For 2023 the turbo was discontinued in the US, leaving only the 2.0L with a CVT. Production ended late 2025 as Kia exited the segment in North America. FWD only.
Watch out: REAL ISSUE: 2020-2022 Souls with the 2.0L Nu are part of Kia's anti-theft TIPM-style vulnerability that drove the wave of USB-cable thefts in major US cities. Aftermarket immobilizers and the dealer software update should both be applied. The pre-2023 1.6T DCT had hesitation complaints similar to other Hyundai-Kia DCT applications.
Sportage 2 gens
Modern Era
SoonKia Sportage
QL (4th Generation)
2017–2022 · QL · suv
Fourth-gen Sportage adopted a fighter-jet-inspired front with stacked quad-projector headlamps. US lineup: 2.4L Theta II GDI (181 hp) standard, 2.0L Theta II turbo (240 hp) on the SX Turbo. AWD optional throughout. A 2020 facelift restyled the front. Built in Korea at Gwangju for US-market cars.
Watch out: REAL ISSUE: 2017-2018 Sportages with 2.0T and 2.4L Theta II engines are included in the rod-bearing failure recall pattern and the engine compartment fire risk recalls (NHTSA campaigns 20V-754 and follow-ons). Check VIN. 2019-2022 cars are mostly past the worst recall window but still benefit from a check.
Modern Era
SoonKia Sportage
NQ5 (5th Generation)
2023–2026 · NQ5 · suv
Fifth-gen Sportage adopted Kia's Opposites United design language with boomerang LED running lights. The US gets the long-wheelbase variant exclusively. Lineup: 2.5L Smartstream GDI (187 hp), 1.6L turbo hybrid (227 hp combined), and 1.6L turbo PHEV (261 hp combined). X-Pro trim adds 17-inch all-terrain tires and brushed roof rails. Built in West Point, Georgia for the US.
Watch out: Smartstream-era engines have so far avoided the Theta family recall pattern. Early-build 2023 cars had some infotainment lockup complaints addressed by OTA. The hybrid and PHEV battery cooling and 12V auxiliary battery service intervals matter more than on the gas trim.