Tech & Auto
The Kia Models With The Most Reliability, Ranked
By MARK COWLEY
Cadenza
While its exterior stylings are less than memorable, the Kia Cadenza provides a smooth ride and is capable of high speeds, making highway overtaking easy.
Despite all its positives, the Cadenza was discontinued after the 2020 model year. It’s proved to be a generally reliable used car, with an iSeeCars reliability score of 7.4/10.
K900
Like the Cadenza, the K900 is an underrated model that was discontinued in 2020. However, Kia packed the car with interior features, like a 12.3-inch infotainment touchscreen.
With a reliability rating of 7.5/10 from iSeeCars, buyers of a used K900 shouldn’t worry too much about unexpected repair costs adding to the overall price.
Rio
The current generation Kia Rio saw several updates, such as a new infotainment system with extra connectivity features, but its main draw was its low upfront price.
Although it will be discontinued after the 2023 model year, iSeeCars gives it a decent reliability score of 7.5/10, making a used version car a viable purchase.
Forte
The Kia Forte is another affordable model from the car manufacturer. While it isn’t as fast as its competitors, the Forte GT offers more horsepower than the standard model.
iSeeCars rated it 7.6/10 for reliability, making it one of the most dependable Kia options available.
Soul
Kia added many new features to the 2023 update of the Soul. Despite this, the car’s main attractions remain its affordable price, competitive equipment levels, and design.
The Kia Soul's reliability rating is similar to the brand’s other small cars. iSeeCars gave the vehicle a 7.6/10.