Kia News
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Hybrids, plug-in hybrids, and fuel-cell models might add about 800,000 annual sales, Korean automaker predicts.
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Kia dealers are already gouging away on EV9 electric SUV prices
As first EV9 models arrive to strong demand, markups of up to $7,000 over MSRP are already typical, and some dealerships may be pocketing even more.
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Report: Electric Kia Stinger successor called EV8 in production plan
Due in 2026, an electric rebirth of the Stinger could translate the edgy flagship performance hatchback into a long-range EV.
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2025 Kia Carnival Hybrid minivan adds mpg but not AWD in refresh
A mid-cycle revamp of the Carnival minivan gets a hybrid powertrain, upgraded cabin tech, and a sharper, more SUV-influenced look.
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2023 Kia EV6, 2023-2024 Kia Niro EV recalled for driveshaft issue
In affected vehicles, one of the driveshafts may have been improperly heat-treated, potentially allowing it to break under load.
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Kia EV9: Green Car Reports Best Car To Buy 2024
The three-row electric crossover reaches out to families in a way no EV has yet.
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Kia's EV family set to debut in Las Vegas in January will spawn a robotaxi plus vehicles specialized for ride-hailing and last-mile delivery.
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2024 Kia EV6 Long Range gets lower price with Light trim
The Light Long Range will be offered in all 50 states, and will provide a lower entry price for a configuration delivering 310 miles or more of EPA range.
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2024 Kia EV9 range: 3-row EV tops 300 miles on less than 100 kwh
Range ratings for the 2024 Kia EV9 top 300 miles with the 99.8-kwh long-range pack and hit 230 miles in a base EV9 Light model with just 76.1 kwh.
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Kia details EV5 and previews affordable EVs, none yet US-bound
All three of the vehicles Kia highlighted as part of an EV Day outside Seoul are to be priced at $35,000-$50,000, but so far Kia isn't confirming any of them for the U.S. market.
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2024 Kia EV9 reservations open soon, price tops out at $75,395
That's for the top GT-Line model, while the base EV9 Light starts at $56,395 and the 300-mile Light Long Range starts at $60,695.
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2024 Kia EV9: 3-row, 225-mile EV SUV costs about $56,000
That’s for the base EV9 Light, in single-motor rear-wheel-drive form, seating up to seven in three rows, with the smaller 76.1-kwh battery pack.
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A first test drive of an EV9 prototype showed that solid performance, a comfortable ride, a spacious three-row interior, and game-changing features like bidirectional charging add up to what the market wants and needs.
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2024 Kia EV9 bidirectional charging: Here’s how it will work
The Wallbox Quasar 2, with the Kia EV9, is the first U.S.-market automaker-approved solution capable of providing bidirectional charging serving both in home-backup and vehicle-to-grid functionality.
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Kia EV5 revealed, might be US-bound to face ID.4 and Ariya
The EV5 would give Kia a product that directly tackles compact EVs the size of the Honda CR-V and Toyota RAV4.
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2018-2022 Kia Niro Plug-In Hybrid recalled due to fire risk
Certain Niro hybrids and Niro plug-in hybrids have been recalled for an increased fire risk arising from the hydraulic clutch actuator.
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Base 2023 Kia EV6 Light returns at $43,925 and 232 miles
Its pricing and range makes it a direct rival to the base versions of the Hyundai Ioniq 5 and Volkswagen ID.4—although it's only offered in western states.
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Kia boosts global EV target, plans purpose-built robotaxi
The automaker said it's now targeting sales of 1.6 million EVs annually by 2030—up from the previous 1.2 million annually by 2030 announced just last year.
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The three-row electric SUV will be Kia's first U.S.-built EV and thus qualify for the revamped EV tax credit.
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2024 Kia EV9 electric SUV debuts with 800V charging, future V2G
The EV9 is an all-electric SUV sized closely to the gasoline Honda Pilot or Toyota Highlander, or the Rivian R1S EV.
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Kia EV5 electric SUV concept taps solar panels, swivel seats
Although initially planned for China, the Kia EV5 might bring some innovative packaging and sustainable materials to the compact electric SUV set.
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2024 Kia EV9 3-row electric SUV squares off with luxury makes
A new flagship for Kia, the 2024 EV9 three-row crossover is the largest vehicle to use parent company Hyundai's E-GMP electric vehicle platform.
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Kia previews design of production EV9 flagship electric SUV
The EV9 is due to reach U.S. dealerships in the second half of 2023, and it's due to become the brand's flagship model, with a price approaching that of luxury brands.
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Review: 2023 Kia Niro EV is a shakier value than it should be
The Niro EV has the right building blocks, but Kia miscalculates on value for money, the importance of AWD, and fitting into the lineup below the EV6.
Bengt Halvorson