This page lists 62 cars that start with K, running alphabetically from “Ka” to “Kyron”. The list mixes small city cars, family SUVs, minivans, classic coupes and extreme hypercars. It also includes a few carmakers, such as Kia and Koenigsegg. You can use it to compare models, find a car you half remember, or look up its brand and years of production.
Cars are road vehicles with their own engines, built to carry people and cargo from place to place. Some become icons far beyond their original job. The Volkswagen “Kombi” van, for example, stayed in production in Brazil until 2013.
Below you’ll find the table with each car’s name, brand, type, production years and a short description.
Ka
Ford’s small, affordable city car, known for its quirky “New Edge” styling in the first generation. Later versions, including the Ka+, were built as budget-friendly hatchbacks for Europe, Brazil and India.
Kadett
A long-running family of compact Opels sold in several generations, including the popular rear-wheel-drive 1960s and 1970s models. It was succeeded by the Opel Astra in 1991.
Kadjar
A European compact crossover from Renault, built on the same platform as the Nissan Qashqai. It was a practical family SUV before being replaced by the Austral.
Kaiser
An American car company founded by industrialist Henry J. Kaiser after World War II. It was one of the few postwar independents to challenge Detroit’s Big Three before closing its US car production in 1955.
Kaiser Darrin
A fiberglass-bodied American two-seater famous for its doors that slide forward into the front fenders. Only about 435 were built, which makes it a sought-after collector car.
Kaiser Manhattan
The top-trim Kaiser sedan of the early 1950s, known for its clean styling and large glass area. It was the brand’s mainstream model until production ended.
Kalos
A small hatchback and sedan sold under Daewoo and Chevrolet badges in many markets. It was later renamed the Chevrolet Aveo in North America and elsewhere.
Kamiq
A small city-sized crossover from Skoda, positioned below the Karoq. It offers a roomy cabin and a good list of safety features for its size.
Kangoo
A boxy, practical Renault that is sold both as a passenger people-carrier and as a small delivery van. It has been a common sight across Europe for over two decades.
Karma Revero
A low, sleek luxury sedan from Karma Automotive that pairs an electric drivetrain with a gasoline range extender. It carried on the design of the earlier Fisker Karma.
Karmann Ghia
A stylish coupe designed by Ghia and built by Karmann on Beetle mechanicals. It looked like a sports car but drove like a Beetle, and it remains a beloved classic.
Karoq
A compact family crossover from Skoda that replaced the Yeti. It is known for sensible packaging, a flexible rear seat and good value.
Kia
A South Korean carmaker founded in 1944 and now part of the Hyundai Motor Group. It is known for value-priced cars, a long warranty and, more recently, well-regarded electric vehicles.
Kia Amanti
Kia’s first attempt at a large luxury-style sedan for the US market. Sold abroad as the Opirus, it offered a V6 engine and a roomy interior at a modest price.
Kia Carnival
Kia’s family minivan, sold as the Sedona in some markets. Recent generations have moved toward an SUV-like look while keeping sliding doors and seating for up to eight.
Kia Ceed
A European-designed and built hatchback aimed at buyers of the Volkswagen Golf and Ford Focus. It is available in hatchback, wagon and crossover-style bodies.
Kia EV6
Kia’s first dedicated electric vehicle platform car, with fast charging and a sporty look. It won several car-of-the-year awards after its launch.
Kia EV9
A large all-electric SUV from Kia with seating for up to seven. It brings a boxy, upright design and long driving range to the family SUV segment.
Kia Forte
A compact sedan, known as the Cerato in many countries, that has been a steady seller thanks to its low price and long list of features.
Kia K5
The successor to the Optima, with a sharper, wider look and a sportier feel. It is sold as the K5 in Korea and the US.
Kia K900
Kia’s flagship rear-wheel-drive luxury sedan, sold as the K9 or Quoris in some markets. It offered V6 and V8 power and a spacious rear cabin.
Kia Mohave
A body-on-frame SUV sold as the Borrego in the US. It is built for towing and rough roads and is among Kia’s largest SUVs.
Kia Niro
A fuel-efficient crossover offered as a hybrid, plug-in hybrid and fully electric model. It was designed specifically as a green-minded family car.
Kia Optima
A popular midsize sedan that helped change the image of Kia in Western markets with its stylish design from the late 2000s onward. It was later renamed K5.
Kia Picanto
A small, inexpensive city car that is sold as the Morning in Korea. It is easy to park and cheap to run, and it has been a strong seller in Europe and Asia.
Kia Pride
Kia’s early small car, based on the Mazda 121. It was the brand’s first model to be sold widely abroad, including in the US as the Ford Festiva.
Kia Ray
A tall, boxy microcar built for Korea’s tax-friendly small car class. It has sliding rear doors and a surprisingly spacious cabin.
Kia Rio
A small, affordable hatchback and sedan that has been sold in many markets for over two decades. It is known for low running costs and good equipment for the price.
Kia Seltos
A small crossover with a bold grille and a spacious cabin for its class. It is sold in a wide range of markets, including India, the US and Europe.
Kia Sephia
One of Kia’s first compact cars to be sold in Western markets. It was available as a sedan and a hatchback and was known for its low price.
Kia Sonet
A small, feature-rich crossover developed mainly for the Indian market. It also sells in other regions as an affordable city SUV.
Kia Sorento
A three-row family SUV that started as a rugged body-on-frame vehicle and later moved to a car-based platform. It is offered with gasoline, diesel and hybrid options.
Kia Soul
A boxy, upright and playful crossover with a distinctive look that helped make it a hit with younger buyers. It has also been offered as an electric version.
Kia Spectra
A compact sedan and hatchback sold in North America and other markets. It was a budget-friendly pick known for its low price.
Kia Sportage
One of Kia’s longest-running models and a core of its global lineup. It has grown from a small off-roader into a sleek family crossover.
Kia Stinger
A rear-wheel-drive performance liftback that gave Kia a rival to German sport sedans. It was offered with turbocharged four-cylinder and twin-turbo V6 engines.
Kia Stonic
A small crossover built for European city drivers, with two-tone paint options and efficient engines. It sits below the Seltos and Sportage.
Kia Telluride
A boxy three-row SUV made in the US that has won many awards for its style, space and value. It is a leading family hauler in Kia’s range.
Kia Venga
A tall hatchback with flexible seating, built in Slovakia for European buyers. It focused on interior space in a small footprint.
Kicks
A small crossover from Nissan, first built in Brazil and later sold in the US, Mexico and other markets. It is known for fuel economy and an affordable price.
Kimera EVO37
A modern, limited-run tribute to the Lancia 037 rally car, built in Italy. Only 37 are planned, and each one is hand-built.
Kizashi
Suzuki’s sporty midsize sedan, offered with all-wheel drive and a refined chassis. It earned praise for its handling but sold in small numbers.
Kleinschnittger F125
A tiny German two-seater with an aluminum body and a small one-cylinder engine. It was one of the best-known microcars of postwar Germany.
Koenigsegg
A Swedish maker of hypercars founded by Christian von Koenigsegg. It is known for record-setting speed and clever engineering, such as the camless engine.
Koenigsegg Agera
A twin-turbo V8 hypercar that set several world speed records. The Agera RS reached about 284 mph in a 2017 test.
Koenigsegg CC8S
The first production Koenigsegg, with a supercharged V8 and a carbon fiber body. Only six were built.
Koenigsegg CCR
A more powerful evolution of the CC8S that briefly held the title of world’s fastest production car. Only a handful were made.
Koenigsegg CCX
A Koenigsegg built with an in-house V8 designed to meet global safety rules. Its fame grew when it appeared on the Top Gear test track.
Koenigsegg Gemera
A four-seat plug-in hybrid with over 1,700 hp and a tiny 2.0-liter three-cylinder engine. It is billed as the first “megaGT.”
Koenigsegg Jesko
The successor to the Agera, with a twin-turbo V8 and a nine-speed multi-clutch gearbox. It is made for both extreme downforce and top speed.
Koenigsegg One:1
Named for its one-to-one power-to-weight ratio, it made about 1,360 hp and weighed 1,360 kg. Only six were built.
Koenigsegg Regera
A hybrid hypercar with no conventional gearbox, using direct drive from its electric motors and V8. About 80 were built.
Kodiaq
Skoda’s large SUV with an available third row, named after the Kodiak bear. It is known for roominess and clever practical touches.
Koleos
A Renault crossover developed with Nissan, sold in Europe, Asia and Australia. It is a comfortable, spacious family SUV.
Kombi
The famed Volkswagen Type 2 van in its passenger and cargo versions, built for decades. In Brazil, the Kombi stayed in production until 2013.
Kona
A small Hyundai crossover with a bold look, offered with gasoline, hybrid and electric power. It is popular as a city-friendly SUV.
Korando
A long-lived SUV from the South Korean maker SsangYong, now sold with a more modern crossover design. The name combines “Korea” and “can do.”
KTM X-Bow
A lightweight, open-top carbon fiber sports car from the Austrian motorcycle maker. It is designed for track days and has no roof or windshield on some versions.
Kubelwagen
A light, German military car based on the Beetle, used throughout World War II. Its air-cooled engine and light weight helped in mud and desert conditions.
Kuga
Ford’s European compact SUV, available with hybrid and plug-in hybrid options. It is sold as the Escape in North America.
Kwid
A small, low-cost hatchback from Renault with SUV-style looks. It sells mainly in India, Brazil and other emerging markets.
Kyron
A compact SUV from SsangYong, powered by diesel engines and offered with four-wheel drive. It was sold across Europe and Asia.
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