Total nonsense, lots of magazines made that error because they thought that no manufacturer would give full cover for 7 years. It has been a "bumper to bumper" warranty from day one.Speak to a Kia dealer and don't believe what you read.
The following is pasted from the Kia Website, think they should know:
When we launched the Kia cee'd and the European-produced Sportage, we completely revolutionised the warranty. These models are guaranteed for an incredible seven years.
This warranty includes:
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<LI>for the first 3 years, you can drive as many miles as you want and you will still have our full manufacturer's warranty </LI>
<LI>if you stay under 100,000 miles, our full manufacturer's warranty is valid for an amazing 7 years ""“ which allows you an average of over 14,000 miles a year </LI>
<LI>the anti-perforation warranty is valid for 10 years, irrespective of how many miles you drive* </LI>
<LI>the free 1 year KIAssist roadside assistance covers UK and mainland Europe</LI>[/list]
For vehicles purchased before 1st January 2010 the following warranty applies:
The Carens and Soul come with:
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<LI>5 year unlimited mileage warranty </LI>
<LI>6 year anti-perforation warranty * </LI>
<LI>1 year KIAssist roadside assistance covering UK and mainland Europe</LI>[/list]
All other Kia vehicles are covered by the following warranties:
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<LI>3 year unlimited mileage warranty </LI>
<LI>6 year anti-perforation warranty* </LI>
<LI>1 year KIAssist roadside assistance covering UK and mainland Europe </LI>[/list]
Its clear enough to me, the only cars that didn't change in January 2010 were the Ceed and Sportage.
Paul