Kia News
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The Kia Sorento plug-in hybrid received an update, but the enhancements come at a dear price.
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2025 Kia Sportage Hybrid gets price hike, still undercuts RAV4, CR-V
The Sportage Hybrid and Plug-In Hybrid lineup gets a round of price hikes, and even though base models are affected most they remain a bargain.
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2025 Kia Carnival Hybrid minivan costs at least $41,895
Revamped minivan gets gas-electric drivetrain, as it aims directly at Toyota's Sienna.
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Report: Kia EV3 may be made in Mexico to hit $30,000 price
A low price and EV tax credit eligibility may have Kia focusing in on Mexico for its EV3 compact electric crossover.
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Kia EV3 small electric SUV follows EV9, tops 300 miles of range
Kia channels its EV9 design into a much smaller crossover hatchback that’s bound for Europe. Will the U.S. follow—and will it cost as little as $35,000?
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2025 Kia EV6 bows with bigger battery, styling updates
With the introduction of an 84-kwh long-range pack, the EV6 might stretch its range to the vicinity of 330 miles or more.
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For 2025, the Sorento Hybrid receives the same facelift non-hybrid Sorento models got for the 2024 model year, highlighted by a more prominent grille.
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Kia confirms EV3 for May 23 reveal, arrival in late 2024
U.S. availability is likely but still not officially confirmed for this compact EV that might rival the Volvo EX30 and Mini Countryman.
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Kia keeps to EV goals but plans to enhance hybrid lineup
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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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 purpose-built EV will make global debut at CES
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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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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Review: 2024 Kia EV9 SUV is a family-size commitment to EVs
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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