Vehicle takes so long to come up to temp!

[Oillover]

Small aluminum engines take a long time to warm up in the cold. Always have. Cover the front up and it makes a huge difference. Winter fronts for trucks were common. Not so much anymore just because people are stupid and lazy. I still use one on my 2010 Silverado.

+1
Or just drive it harder to generate more heat.
Pussyfooting the throttle isn't going to get you the heat you want.
These alum engines all have problems generating heat, until you drive it, like it was designed to be.

This isn't a Kia issue. Plenty of other vehicles have the same issue including VW.

 

[Donald]

Move to a warmer climate where heat is not needed.

 

[mk378]

Blocking the radiator is one of the first winter car hacks. It actually works. Even if the thermostat is working to prevent any coolant from circulating through the radiator, it stops a lot of cold air from blowing directly on the engine.

 

[shortyb]

Move to a warmer climate where heat is not needed.

Best suggestion so far .

 

[joekingcorvette]

I think shortyb had the most correct answer. It is not normal for it to warm up so slowly and most vehicles run better when they are fully warmed up and use less gasoline as well. I would take it to a good repair shop and have it looked at.

 

[Duckless]

In the old days we used cardboard in winter to block part of the radiator from wind.

The old days? I just did this last week for the winter beater before it got to 0 degrees out.