Kia has dropped new details on the upcoming EV9 3-row electric family hauler, and they are pretty interesting. As expected, the base model will be powered by a 201-horsepower motor which will yield some less-than-exciting 0-60 times. There will also be a big-battery model that could approach 300 miles of driving range on the EPA cycle (it's WLTP targeted for around 360-ish). … [Read more...] about 2024 Kia EV9 Global Specs Revealed
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Kia EV5 Concept Revealed in China
Following surprisingly soon after last week's debut of the production EV9 three-row, Kia has now ushered its next model out of the shadows for the first time. Debuting as a concept called EV5, this one looks, in many ways, like a mini EV9, but some of the details are not totally copied. As you can see, the formula was simple: do a 'honey I shrunk the EV9', graft on a … [Read more...] about Kia EV5 Concept Revealed in China
2024 Kia EV9 Revealed
Kia has finally revealed the production version of the EV9 three-row electric crossover, first previewed by a 2021 concept of the same name. The EV9 makes its debut as the second Kia vehicle to ride on the Hyundai Motor Group's e-GMP platform, a 800-volt/350-kW architecture enabling super-competitive DC fast-charging times. The EV9's design comes out looking very close to the … [Read more...] about 2024 Kia EV9 Revealed
2024 Kia EV9 Spied Without Camouflage
Today, footage of what seems to be the production 2024 Kia EV9 rolling around in public completely undisguised was shared on Instagram. Thanks to user 'Ignacionaaal “Collector”' (@nacional.collector), we can pretty much confirm that the concept was a very close preview of the production model. This will be one of Hyundai Motor Group's best concept-to-production adaptations … [Read more...] about 2024 Kia EV9 Spied Without Camouflage
Why You Should Really Consider a Plug-in Hybrid
Although Kia's Niro is more expensive with a plug than without one, the plug-in hybrid is significantly less expensive than the Niro EV and has almost zero compromises. Range anxiety? Doesn't exist. Performance? It's zippier than the regular hybrid. Battery life? Likely better than the EV because of how the battery is used. Charge times? Who cares, you have a gas tank. On my … [Read more...] about Why You Should Really Consider a Plug-in Hybrid
2024 Kia EV9 Officially Teased
2024 Kia EV9 Officially Teased: Today, Kia released four official photos of the upcoming EV9 three-row electric crossover. The second addition to the 'EV#' family of electric cars from the Korean manufacturer, it was first previewed late last year by a concept bearing the same name. As you can see, the car is still fully camouflaged, but only the body skin is masked. It appears … [Read more...] about 2024 Kia EV9 Officially Teased
Kia EV9 Production Begins Next Month
Kia EV9 Production begins next month: the second member of Kia's family of electric cars under the 'EV#' naming structure, the EV9, is coming much sooner than you may have thought. Following the successful EV6 (in terms of reviews and accolades), this model will be a large three-row SUV inspired by the concept of the same name. That was revealed late last year with a similar … [Read more...] about Kia EV9 Production Begins Next Month
News Desk [May 4th, 2022]
News Desk Refreshed 2023 Kia Soul loses some of its soul. The Kia Soul has received a refresh for the 2023 model year that brings a new nose and updated interior tech, but the removal of the Turbo and X-Line models. The latter previously utilized Hyundai's commendable 1.6L turbo 4-cylinder, but apparently no one bought it, as it was the most expensive variant available. … [Read more...] about News Desk [May 4th, 2022]
News Desk [April 21st, 2022]
News Desk Lexus teases a new LC variant, everyone freaks out. Today, Lexus released a photo teasing an upcoming variant of the LC 500 coupe, with the 'F' logo projected behind it. This sent the industry scrambling, as the ill-fated LC F must be back from the dead! Alas, Lexus later confirmed that the model in the shadows is actually a new Inspiration Series LC model. You … [Read more...] about News Desk [April 21st, 2022]
2022 Kia Sorento Plug-in Hybrid | The Smart and Stylish One
The Kia Sorento was the Korean automaker's original three row crossover, launching in 2002 as a small body-on-frame SUV with 4-cylinder and V6 powertrains. It switched to a unibody design for its 2009 redesign and became the first Kia to be built in the United States. Between then and now, two large SUVs have graced the lineup as larger three row alternatives. First was the … [Read more...] about 2022 Kia Sorento Plug-in Hybrid | The Smart and Stylish One