Kia Telluride Graces Car and Driver’s Exclusive 10Best List for the Third Year in a row

The Telluride has received recognition as one of Car and Driver’s 10Best for the third consecutive year! Kia’s largest-ever SUV has taken the honors based on its high-quality ride, premium interior, and amazing design. 

The Telluride’s handling and overall value were some of the categories that earned the selection. The 2022 model received design enhancements, brand-new Kia badging, and more convenience and safety features across trim levels. With its roomy, high-quality cabin along with ample passenger and cargo space, it also boasts a 10.25-inch infotainment system and highway driving assist. Also ranked #1 on the USNews.com cars section blog, the Telluride won many over with its cabin full of high-quality materials and user-friendly features. The standard V6 engine is a capable and reliable powertrain option, and it’s one of the reasons that the Telluride is worth considering as a family vehicle that offers a high level of versatility.

Everyone wants to get their hands on the vehicle Motor Trend claimed had “upended the new car status quo to perfection.” Delivering abundant space, excellent ride quality, and class-leading resale value, the Telluride is a prime example of premium quality being easily attainable. 

The Telluride in FWD gets 20/26 mpg city/highway and the AWD version gets 19/24 mpg rating from the EPA. Also receiving five-star overall safety ratings from the NHTSA, every Telluride begins the journey equipped with automatic headlights, push-button start, remote start with key FOB, and a dual-zone climate control system with second and third-row vents. The top-of-the-line SX trim now boasts LED headlights, a comfy 10-way power-adjustable driver seat, a 7.0-inch instrument cluster display, and a premium 10-speaker Harman Kardon sound system.

First Visuals of Kia EV9 Concept Offer Glimpse of Modern Treatment, Stylish and Adaptive Stance

Kia has recently revealed the first official images of the Concept EV9, an all-electric SUV that will further define the brand’s longstanding commitment to become sustainable. Fresh on the heels of the EV6’s launch, this is a design that will incorporate forward thinking, the industry’s newest technology, and an all-electric powertrain combined together in one groundbreaking package.

The first image portrayed a modern exterior design with a highly functional cabin that provides a perfect interior space. As the holiday season draws closer, having the perfect vehicle to travel comfortably and safely is on many customers’ wish lists. These images were released just before the AutoMobility LA conference begins next week, showing users worldwide this electrifying and savvy new concept.

The current-model EV6 is one of the most exciting models coming soon, with the first new units rolling out during the early part of 2022. While the EV6 is not Kia’s first EV, it is the first one to use the company’s new E-GMP dedicated electric vehicle platform. In the United States, the EV6 will arrive in two rear-wheel-drive variants: one will boast a 58-kW hour battery cranking out 167 horsepower, and the other will have a 77.4-kWh long-range pack that bumps things up to 218 hp. 

The all-wheel-drive version has the combination of a larger battery with dual motors for a total of 313 hp, and the range is expected to be around 300 miles for multiple configurations. The EV6 boasts four different levels of regenerative braking all controlled with a paddle on the steering wheel, as well as the popular new one-pedal driving mode. This is going to be one of the predominant features seen in best-selling cars for many days to come. The AWD model boosts the available power up to 446 lb-ft of torque, and getting up to the 60 mph mark takes just five seconds. 

2022 Kia Rio: A Stylish, Space-Efficient and Affordable First-Class Sedan

With the ability to zip around town with a potent 1.4-liter 4-cylinder, the 2022 Kia Rio offers power that is unique in its segment. Boasting an EPA rating of 33/41 mpg city/highway, the Rio also has 42.1 inches of rear legroom, more than the Nissan Versa sedan. 17.4 cubic feet of cargo space are at your disposal for any grocery or weekend  trips that come your way!

The 2022 Kia Rio Sedan and hatchback come standard with an 8.0-inch touchscreen, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto capability, and a four-speaker audio system. There’s a USB charging port in the rear in the hatchback and S trim, with push-button start and automatic temperature control optional. Drivers with the S Technology Package will be safe with auto emergency braking technology, and lane-keeping and following assist. LED headlights and SiriusXM Satellite radio are also included.

If there is a model ideally situated for young drivers, it’s the Rio. It’s amazingly fuel-efficient and has Kia’s world-class warranty to assure everything stays in tip-top shape! The groundbreaking technology in the CVT transmission makes the Rio a winner in the fuel consumption category that is so important to buyers.

The standard 8-inch infotainment system as well as the roomy and supportive front seats make for a great cabin for travelling, and the hatchback model provides more visual accents. Standard features on the LX model include a tilt steering column, air conditioning, power-adjustable mirrors, power windows and door locks, 6-speaker audio, and steering wheel-mounted audio controls.

Crafted to be light while still providing drive power, the Rio is a practical solution for anyone needing an errand-running workhorse that is fuel efficient! 

2023 Kia Sportage is Balancing Design, Off-Road Ability, and Updated Tech Features

Much like the lavish feasts during the coming holidays, incoming models have more features and benefits than ever before. The 2023 Kia Sportage has undergone a transformation and delivers up everything that a tech-savvy and earth-conscious consumer is searching for.

Defying the typically bland look that plagues many current releases, the new Sportage is noticeably larger, stronger, more capable, and includes a handful of firsts. It boasts a dual panoramic curved digital display and a viable fuel efficiency rating. Manufactured by hard-working and skilled Americans in West Point, Georgia, the brand-new Sportage will be assembled next to the Telluride, Sorento, and K5. With a vested interest in the well-being of the planet and its long-term sustainability, electrification remains Kia’s goal, and the Sportage lineup is one that will see a variety of options soon.

Including the LX, EX, SX, SX-Prestige, and X-Line, the all-new Sportage X-Pro and X-Pro Prestige trims allow drivers to go off road with all-terrain ready tires and other valuable upgrades. The recognizable Tiger Nose grille gets even more appealing with a blacked-out grille graphic that spans the entire width of the front fascia, and its brisk shoulder line rises from the hood and runs smoothly down the side. 

The driver’s seat greets you with two screens totaling almost 25 inches of digital goodness, combining two 12.3-inch screens that display infotainment and instrument stats. All the necessary controls and buttons for operation are right at the driver’s hand, and an available 360-degree Surround-View Monitor with 3D view provides a useful birds-eye view of your surroundings.

During a long trip, people need room. The 2023 Sportage has class-leading legroom, ensuring passengers are always comfortable and appropriately spaced. In total, there are 41.3 inches of room along with 39.6 cubic feet of rear cargo capacity

The 2023 Sportage now offers Android Auto and Apple CarPlay on all trims. The available Harmon Kardon premium audio system will allow you to tailgate, listen to podcasts, or rock out with the best audio. The Sportage’s Connected Routing is a cloud-based system that calculates your most feasible route using real-time maps and predicted traffic info based on AI!