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Used Kia cars overview

A used Kia is a good buy. Most Kia models offer the things used car buyers value, such as reliability, a long warranty, and affordable running costs.

Choosing a used Kia isn’t just an exercise in ticking all the sensible boxes. Kia has become known for its sharp exterior design and stylish interiors, too.

One of the most compelling reasons to choose a Kia as your next used car is the warranty. It lasts seven years and 100,000 miles, making Kia’s cover one of the longest in the market.

Even if you are looking at an older car that is no longer within warranty, Kia’s reliability means there should be few unexpected bills.

There’s a wide range of used Kia cars, with hatchbacks, estates and SUVs all on second-hand forecourts in large numbers. Kia covers some more unusual niches, too, through models like the Stinger four-door coupé.

In older models, expect a choice of petrol and diesel power. If you are shopping nearly new, many Kia cars are now hybrids, and there are several pure electric models as well.

Popular used Kia models

The range of used Kia cars includes hatchbacks and SUVs. Most models make good buys.

Used Kia Sportage

The current-shape Kia Sportage is one of the most striking used SUVs you can buy. Beneath the attention-grabbing looks there’s a sensible used car, with a roomy interior, impressive infotainment, and fuel-sipping hybrid power. If the budget doesn’t stretch to today’s Sportage, the previous generation is still a very good buy.

Used Kia Niro

Kia took an each-way bet with the Niro, launching the same car with hybrid, plug-in hybrid, or electric power. Whichever you choose, the Niro is refined and cheap to run. Skip back a generation for more affordable used car prices, although the styling is bland compared to the current-shape Niro.

Used Kia Picanto

The tiny Kia Picanto makes a great first car, thanks to its small size, titchy running costs, and low insurance groups. It’s not just for new drivers, though – anyone looking for a small car that’s cheap to buy and fuel will find it appealing. There are quieter cars for long journeys, though.

Used Kia XCeed

Is it a small SUV? Or is it a hatchback that wants to be a 4x4 when it grows up? However you look at it, the XCeed is very well equipped and fuel efficient, but some alternatives are roomier in the back and more comfortable over bumpy roads.

Used Kia Sorento

The Sorento is a big SUV with space for seven inside. There are lots of clever touches in the cabin, making this a great car for a large family. It’s not as much fun to drive as a BMW X3, but if you are looking for a durable SUV with plenty of space and lots of equipment, a used Sorento should suit you down to the ground.

FAQs

Are used Kias reliable?

Yes. Kia typically finishes in the top half of reliability studies. If anything does go wrong, there’s the seven-year, 100,000-mile warranty to fall back on.

What is the best used Kia car to buy?

It really depends on what you are looking for and how many seats you need. The EV6 is a superb electric car, while if you need space for seven it’s tough to look past the Sorento.

Are used Kia cars good?

Yes, most Kia models make good used cars. The long warranty is a big plus, but even without it, Kias are well equipped and reliable used buys.

How many miles is too many for a used Kia?

There’s no hard and fast rule for this. However, 100,000 miles tends to be a psychological barrier for many car buyers. With a Kia, this figure isn’t just a number, as the original new car warranty runs out once a car has covered 100,000 miles or has been on the road for seven years, whichever comes first.