CPO Program Review: Kia

Overview

Kia's certified pre-owned (CPO) warranty program extends manufacturer powertrain coverage to 10 years or 100,000 miles, an increase over the 5 years or 60,000 miles you'll typically get with a used Kia. Certified pre-owned Kia models also boast 1 year or 12,000 miles of bumper-to-bumper coverage, a fully transferable warranty, and occasionally, special financing rates. The warranty also includes a $50 deductible per visit.

What We Like

Impressive powertrain coverage; full transferability; special financing rates

What We Don't

Average bumper-to-bumper warranty; powertrain warranty starts from original sale date, not CPO purchase date; $50 deductible per visit

Program Specifics

If you're interested in a used Kia, the brand's certified pre-owned program is certainly worth a look. It includes an impressive manufacturer-backed warranty that offers long-term powertrain coverage and an additional bumper-to-bumper warranty, giving you extra peace of mind than a typical used car might offer.

The CPO program's biggest asset is its warranty. Kia's plan offers 10 years or 100,000 miles of powertrain coverage from the original purchase date, the same term that the brand offers on its new cars. It's an upgrade on the used market, however, because Kia's program typically drops to 5 years or 60,000 miles of coverage for the second owner. 

And the benefits of Kia's CPO warranty don't stop there. Also included with all certified pre-owned vehicle purchases is a 1-year or 12,000-mile bumper-to-bumper warranty, which provides some important peace of mind during the first year of ownership. The warranty is also fully transferable to a new owner should you decide to sell your Kia before the plan expires. Among other perks are free 3-month satellite-radio trial, 24/7 roadside service for the length of the warranty, $35 per-day rental-car allowance for up to 10 days during covered repairs and trip-interruption benefits.

There are, however, a couple of drawbacks to Kia's CPO program. Specifically, the warranty includes a $50 deductible per visit, while some rivals have no deductible at all. And powertrain coverage starts from the original sale date, which can be a little confusing to keep track of.

Those are small potatoes, though, when you consider Kia's excellent certified pre-owned coverage. We highly recommend the brand's warranty if you're thinking about buying a used Kia. Find a CPO Kia for sale