Many digital news flashes scroll rapidly through our feeds here at Jim Butler Kia of St Louis, and January is full of seasonal updates along with glimpses of things coming soon! The Insideevs.com blog claimed this past week that “compact sedans aren’t dead yet, they’re just evolving.” The EV4 concept shown last year had authentically doubled down on a classic 4-door, 3-box design. A few elements resemble traits you can find in typical crossover SUVs of today, such as the ride height and sweet black cladding surrounding the wheel arches.
The official announcement has dropped regarding this concept’s series-production status, which is just slightly later than originally expected. The Korean Car Blog recently claimed that this savvy new all-electric sedan will go into production at the beginning of 2025. Electric vehicles are now the biggest influence on Kia’s sales and profits, and the brand has remained very flexible while responding to a constantly evolving market. When it finally debuts in production form, this electric sedan will be in direct competition with the Tesla Model 3.
With our focus switching back to all the exciting news currently happening, the Kia EV9 enjoyed glowing reviews from the KBB team and was praised for its “luxuriously quiet drive and high-quality features that elevate every commute or jaunt.” It has made an amazingly successful transition into the electric realm, without having to compromise on the features that have evolved to make Kia a front-running and successful industry icon. There’s plenty of space inside, even in the third row, and its fast-charging capability makes long road trips easier.
The EV6 is an amazing electric SUV that puts driving excitement at the top of its itinerary and has been hailed for its well-balanced handling. It’s got quick acceleration, sporty handling, and sleek styling, with not as much sheer bulk as a common SUV. When the EV6 debuted in 2022, it confidently announced to the world that we could assemble an incredible and world-class EV. The 2024 EV6 can go more than 300 miles of driving range on a fully charged battery, with the GT allowing you to trade range for fierce performance. The top-shelf 576-horsepower EV6 GT will accelerate to 60 mph in just 3.6 seconds.
One amazing claim for the GT-line firmly faces down one of the stiff elements of competition as this time is even quicker than the Ford Mustang Mach-E. Drivers will enjoy the central touch panel that easily selects between radio and climate functions. The infotainment system is ideally responsive, supports USB-connected Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and is simple to use even during the demands of a daily drive. The Wind trim level comes with rear-wheel or all-wheel drive and provides 282 miles of range.
Last year the Gear Patrol crew outlined how excited they were about the fast-charging options that Kia has for vehicles such as the EV6, which can charge from 10-80% on a fast charger in just 18 minutes. The Niro was new for 2023, offering styling cues from the HabaNiro concept and proudly playing its cards face-up with 201 horsepower. Are you ready to embrace the exciting future of electrification? Contact us here today at Jim Butler Kia to learn more about the many exciting features of our electric vehicle lineup! All the industry’s major variations will be covered in some form by 2027, including an addition to an entry-level model in the A-segment.
