Kia News
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The EV6 is closely related to the Hyundai Ioniq 5, which was a finalist last year. But we think it outperforms its corporate cousin in several respects.
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2020 Kia Niro EV recalled for power system defect
The issue, potentially affecting less than 900 U.S. cars, could allow water onto the power control unit, causing a sudden vehicle stall.
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2023 Kia EV6 starts $7,100 higher, drops base-battery version
The smaller 58-kwh EV6 Light version has been dropped for the U.S. for 2023, while next-up Wind models are $1,000 higher than 2022. It doesn't qualify for the $7,500 EV tax credit anymore either.
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Kia EVs will also be made at Hyundai’s Georgia “Metaplant”
Production at the Georgia plant for Kia will start in the first half of 2025, alongside several Hyundai and Genesis EV models.
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2023 Kia Niro EV starts near $40,000, beats base EV6 range
Kia's lowest-priced EV now soundly beats the EV6 in EPA range—although it's not all that much more affordable.
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Review: 2023 Kia Niro Hybrid, PHEV, and EV up their efficiency credentials
The entire affordable lineup gets an efficiency and range boost—now up to 53 mpg, 33 plug-in electric miles, or an estimated 253 miles for the EV.
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That base price for this second-generation model represents a $1,800 hike over the previous-generation 2022 Niro Hybrid LX, but at up to 53 mpg combined fuel economy is better than that of the outgoing model.
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2023 Kia Sorento Hybrid gets $2,500 price hike versus 2022 model
With the base Sorento Hybrid S dropped from the lineup, there's more of a pricing step up from the new Sportage Hybrid to the larger Sorento Hybrid.
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Kia EV9 electric SUV: Production version due in 2023 will be three-row 4WD off-roader
A production Kia EV9 could nudge closer to the Rivian R1S, with three-row seating and something akin to traditional SUV off-road capability.
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2023 Kia EV6 GT: US details revealed—but not price or range quite yet
According to Kia, it can out-accelerate models from Ferrari and Lamborghini—as well as the Tesla Model Y Performance.
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2023 Kia Sportage Plug-In Hybrid priced just under $40,000, goes 34 electric miles
The Sportage PHEV will be available in all 50 states but is unlikely to be eligible for the reconstituted EV tax credit.
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Dynamic debut set for very quick EV6 GT: Kia’s most powerful car
Kia is looking to turn the heads of a certain kind of racing and motorsport fan with its debut of the quickest EV6 electric vehicle.
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The Kia side of this nearly identically equipped dynamic duo of EV cousins is tuned better—although a recent rainy-weather drive in a RWD model put heat pump tech on our wish list.
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Kia sees electric vans as key products for mobility, autonomous tech
The vehicles manufactured at this factory will be what Kia calls "Purpose Built Vehicles" (PBVs), which is the automaker's term for electric commercial vehicles—only they look far from utilitarian in the traditional sense.
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Tesla stopped including a mobile charger with its vehicles; it's not the only one
Tesla and Kia have decided to make the AC mobile charger cable optional on their vehicles at extra cost. Does this make sense?
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Test drive review: 2023 Kia Sportage Hybrid makes the most sense
The first Sportage hybrid proves to be the best Sportage, and is a better value than compact crossover rivals.
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First-generation Kia Niro EV continues as zero-emission taxi special for home Korean market
To arrive at the Niro Plus, Kia says that it stretched the length of the Niro EV by 10 mm (0.4 in) and its height by 80 mm (3.1 in), with a slimming-down elsewhere to expand passenger space.
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Kia confirmed the EV9 electric SUV for the US: Now what about that electric pickup?
The electric pickup is being designed on the same E-GMP platform underpinning the upcoming EV9 SUV, plus the Kia EV6, Hyundai Ioniq 5, Genesis GV60. But U.S. plans aren't certain yet, a Kia America exec underscored.
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The family of electrified hatchbacks returns with more mpg, miles of range, and features.
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Kia EV9 electric SUV confirmed for 2023 in Europe: US timing later?
Kia confirmed its Concept EV9 electric SUV will launch in Europe in 2023, but it hasn't revealed if and when it might be coming to the U.S.
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Kia electric pickup and affordable model join expanded EV plan: 14 EVs by 2027
Kia joins the ranks that have an electric pickup in the product pipeline. Of note, it also now has an "entry-level" affordable EV on the way.
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2023 Kia Sportage Plug-In Hybrid: 32-mile electric range chases RAV4 Prime, Escape PHEV
Competition for the Sportage PHEV includes the RAV4 Prime, the Ford Escape Plug-In Hybrid, and the Hyundai Tucson Plug-In Hybrid—all of which will likely go more miles all-electric.
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First drive review: 2022 Kia EV6 electric car is a hoot, and it hits reset for the brand
Kia’s latest electric car straddles the line between hatchback and crossover, and points the brand forward.
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2022 Kia EV6 starts at $42,115, gets an EPA-rated 310 miles in some versions
A GT performance model is also arriving later in the year, with an estimated 0-60 mph time of less than 3.5 seconds.
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