Electric vehicles (EVs) have surged in popularity in recent years, driven by technological advancements and a growing environmental consciousness. However, despite their advantages, myths and misconceptions still circulate about electric vehicles.
The Kia Sportage has a remarkable history of winning awards, and it recently added another one to its collection. The diligent engineers at Kia have proudly received the "10 Best Interiors & UX" award. Among tough competition and a discerning panel of Wards judges, the Sportage managed to impress with its exceptional qualities. This achievement places the Sportage in an esteemed category of models that have proven their worth to both customers and critics this year.
The 2024 Kia EV9 is not just another all-electric SUV. It's a concept that redefines the way we think about automotive design. With a blocky frame and a flat roofline, it looks like something straight out of the future. On the inside, Kia has integrated a 27-inch ultra-wide display that unifies both the instrument panel and touchscreen infotainment system, creating a seamless keystone of technology.
The new Kia Niro HEV was recently named Cars.com’s “Best Car of 2023”. This is a testament to Kia’s commitment to building innovative and high-quality vehicles. Not only does this award-winning crossover SUV offer a great driving experience, but it also packs a lot of styles. Great fuel economy makes the Niro HEV even more appealing.
The 2024 Kia Seltos is a subcompact crossover SUV that seats five passengers. For the 2024 model year, the Kia Seltos receives several changes to keep it competitive.
Kia Motors America has been announced as the winner of the Vincentric Best CPO Value in America award for passenger cars. The award is given to the automaker with the best overall cost of ownership for its certified pre-owned vehicles.
The KIA Carnival, K5, and Sportage have all been awarded the 2022 Newsweek Autos Award. In addition, the KIA Carnival was awarded the Best Minivan award, the K5 was awarded the Best SUV award, and the Sportage was awarded the Best Crossover SUV award.
After Hurricane Ian's path of destruction left the residents of Florida and South Carolina devastated and infrastructures that will take months, if not years, to repair, there was a clear need for immediate action. Not only is the economic recovery in dire need, but the emotional toll Hurricane Ian caused cannot be understated. So when Kia America saw the need, the company stepped up with a $500,000 donation to the American Red Cross.
Kia has once again topped the MotorTrend rankings. They took the top spot in the Ultimate Car Rankings. The Korean automaker took first place. It's thanks to its lineup of high-quality, affordable vehicles.
MotorTrend praised Kia for its stellar performance across the board. They noted that cars and SUVs offer value. They also have superior features and performance. Their ranking was well-deserved. It's because of the recent improvements the automaker has made to its lineup.
American consumers trust J.D. Power for a wide range of information on products and services nationwide. This agency also issues various awards to passenger cars based on rigorous criteria. In 2022, the AUTOMOTIVE PERFORMANCE, EXECUTION, AND LAYOUT (APEAL) study focused on a wide range of eligible vehicles on the domestic market. The Kia brand claimed several high scores and other prestigious recognition from the APEAL study. Let's take a closer look at some 2022 Kia models that received some of the best marks in respective classes and categories.