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THREE KIA MODELS WIN U.S. NEWS & WORLD REPORT’S 2026 “BEST HYBRID AND ELECTRIC CAR” AWARDS

April 21st, 2026 by

2027 Telluride HEV recognized as Best Midsize Hybrid SUV 2026 Niro HEV named Best Subcompact Hybrid SUV 2026 Sportage PHEV awarded Best Compact Plug-in Hybrid SUV U.S. News & World Report has named three Kia vehicles to its “Best Hybrid and Electric Car” annual awards program. The 2027 Telluride HEV, 2026 Niro HEV and 2026…

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KIA SPORTAGE HYBRID NAMED IN CARS.COM’S 2026 BEST VALUE NEW CARS

April 7th, 2026 by

Kia Sportage Hybrid recognized for third consecutive year The 2026 Kia Sportage Hybrid has been recognized in Cars.com’s 2026 Best Value New Cars awards, earning the top spot in the Compact SUV category. This latest recognition marks the third consecutive year the Sportage Hybrid has been named to Cars.com’s list, underscoring its continued focus on…

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INTRODUCING THE ALL-NEW 2027 KIA SELTOS: BIG-SUV CAPABILITY PUTS SMALL SUV SEGMENT ON NOTICE

April 1st, 2026 by

Larger, Wider, and Roomier than previous generation. Delivers best-in-class capability: More legroom (including best-in-class rear legroom), headroom, shoulder-and-hip room adds up to more passenger and cargo room Multiple powertrain options: Choice of 2.0-liter normally aspirated, 1.6-liter turbocharged and new HEV make Seltos the only vehicle in its segment with three powertrain options Sophisticated and Capable:…

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THE ALL-NEW 2027 KIA EV3 DEBUTS AT NEW YORK INTERNATIONAL AUTO SHOW

April 1st, 2026 by

A right-sized all-electric entry SUV, delivering EV9-inspired design, practical range, and everyday usability to make electric mobility affordable to a larger audience Kia’s E-GMP architecture enables 10-80 percent DC fast charging in as little as 29 minutes1 on the Light trim Up to a Kia-estimated 320-miles of all-electric range (AER)2 on certain trims Native NACS charging port…

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2026 KIA K4 AND EV9 EARN 2026 IIHS TOP SAFETY PICK+ AWARDS

March 24th, 2026 by

Two additional honors bring Kia’s 2026 IIHS TSP+ total to four models The 2026 Kia K4 and 2026 Kia EV9 electric three-row SUV have each earned the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety’s (IIHS) highest safety rating, the 2026 TOP SAFETY PICK+ (TSP+) designation. With these latest recognitions, Kia now has four models1 with the 2026 TSP+ rating, joining…

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KIA CARNIVAL WINS U.S. NEWS & WORLD REPORT 2026 “BEST CARS FOR FAMILIES” AWARD

March 18th, 2026 by

2026 Carnival recognized for spacious cabin and active safety technologies 2026 Sportage, Sportage Hybrid and EV9 all named finalists in their respective classes U.S. News & World Report awarded the 2026 Kia Carnival the “Best Minivan for Families” in its “Best Cars for Families” annual awards program.  This win marks the seventh year in a…

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2026 KIA EV9 CROWNED CARS.COM’S ‘BEST ELECTRIC VEHICLE OF 2026’

February 5th, 2026 by

Today, the 2026 Kia EV9 was named Cars.com’s Best Electric Vehicle of 2026, marking the second consecutive year the three-row electric SUV has been awarded with the honor. This recognition builds on the EV9’s recent designation as Cars.com’s Top 3-Row EV Pick reflecting its leadership in range, charging performance, family friendly design and overall EV excellence….

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KIA EV9 TAKES KELLEY BLUE BOOK BEST BUY AWARD FOR “BEST 3-ROW ELECTRIC VEHICLE” FOR THIRD YEAR RUNNING

February 4th, 2026 by

2026 Kia EV9 named “Best 3-Row Electric Vehicle” for value, range, design and technology For the third consecutive year, the Kia EV9 is once again the “Best 3-Row Electric Vehicle” according to the experts at Kelley Blue Book. In making their decision, the editors highlighted EV9’s compelling combination of price, power, range, design and available…

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FIVE KIA MODELS EARN 2026 CAR AND DRIVER EDITORS’ CHOICE AWARDS

February 3rd, 2026 by

  Five Kia models were named winners of the 2026 Car and Driver Editors’ Choice awards, recognizing vehicles that deliver top-notch performance, value, and driving enjoyment within their respective segments. All five Kia vehicles are repeat honorees from last year, including the K5 sedan which has earned a spot on the list every year since…

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KIA WINS SEVEN 2026 BEST CARS FOR THE MONEY AWARDS FROM U.S. NEWS & WORLD REPORT

January 22nd, 2026 by

Kia America today announced that seven Kia models have earned top honors in the 2026 U.S. News & World Report Best Cars for the Money Awards, underscoring the brand’s continued leadership in delivering quality, value and innovation across its lineup. The following Kia vehicles were recognized as 2026 Best Cars for the Money Award winners:…

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