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New Delhi, Automaker Kia India on Thursday said it will increase prices of Seltos and Carens by up to 2 per cent from October 1, according to a senior company official. However, the company will not hike the prices of its entry-level model Sonet. <br /><br />"We are looking to take about a 2 per cent price increase on Seltos and Carens from October 1," Kia India National Head (Sales and Marketing) Hardeep S Brar told PTI. <br /><br />The company had last hiked prices in April this year as it upgraded its portfolio to conform to Real Driving Emission (RDE) norms, he said. <br /><br />"While many of the companies have already taken the price increase post-April, we, however, did not take...besides the raw material prices are going up.. and we introduced the new Seltos and a lot of investment has gone into the product..so we think it is time that we take the price increase," Brar said. <br /><br />Kia India also sells an electric model EV6 in the country.

Kia India to hike Seltos, Carens prices by up to 2% from Oct

<keyword id="19997865" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="kia" source="keywords">Kia</keyword> India on Friday said it is voluntarily recalling 4,358 units of a petrol variant of its mid-sized sports utility vehicle <keyword id="20037256" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="seltos" source="keywords">Seltos</keyword> to replace the electronic oil pump controller. The company is recalling Smartstream G1.5 Petrol Seltos with IVT transmission, manufactured between February 28 and July 13, 2023, the South Korean automaker said in a statement. <br /><br /> The recall has been prompted by a potential error in the electronic oil pump controller, which may impact the performance of the electronic oil pump in the specified transmission variant, it added. <br /><br /> The company said it has informed the Ministry of Road Transport &amp; Highways (MoRTH) about the voluntary recall initiative. <br /><br /> Since the safety of car owners is a top priority, the company is proactively replacing the electronic oil pump controller in the affected units for a seamless ownership experience, the statement said. <br /><br /> The automaker will directly reach out to the owners of the vehicles concerned to update them about the voluntary recall. <br /><br /> Kia sells models, including Seltos, Sonet and Carens, in the Indian market.<br /><br /><b>SEE ALSO:<a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/business/telecom/news/reliance-jio-and-airtel-add-subscribers-as-vis-subscriber-base-continues-to-decline/articleshow/107934565.cms" target="_blank"></a></b><br /><br /> <b><a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/business/telecom/news/reliance-jio-and-airtel-add-subscribers-as-vis-subscriber-base-continues-to-decline/articleshow/107934565.cms" target="_blank">Reliance Jio and Airtel add subscribers as Vi’s subscriber base continues to decline</a><a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/tech/mobile/webstories/iqoo-neo-9-pro-vs-oneplus-12r-which-mid-range-phone-should-you-buy/slidelist/107938249.cms" target="_blank"></a></b><br /><br /> <b><a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/tech/mobile/webstories/iqoo-neo-9-pro-vs-oneplus-12r-which-mid-range-phone-should-you-buy/slidelist/107938249.cms" target="_blank">iQOO Neo 9 Pro vs OnePlus 12R – which mid-range phone should you buy?</a><a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/business/auto/news/kawasaki-ninja-500-sports-bike-launched-in-india-at-5-24-lakh/slidelist/107916430.cms" target="_blank"></a></b><br /><br /> <b><a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/business/auto/news/kawasaki-ninja-500-sports-bike-launched-in-india-at-5-24-lakh/slidelist/107916430.cms" target="_blank">Kawasaki Ninja 500 sports bike launched in India at ₹5.24 lakh</a></b>

Kia recalls 4,358 units of Seltos to replace electronic oil pump controller

<keyword id="19897758" type="General" weightage="100" keywordseo="samsung" source="keywords">Samsung</keyword> has brought <keyword id="19330314" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Galaxy-A15-5G" source="Orion">Galaxy A15 5G</keyword> and <keyword id="19740981" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Galaxy-A25-5G" source="Orion">Galaxy A25 5G</keyword> smartphones to India with striking features in the mid-range segment.<br /><br />Galaxy A15 5G (in Blue Black, Blue and Light Blue colours) will cost Rs 22,499 for (8GB+256GB) and and Rs 19,499 (8GB+128GB) variants.<br /><br />Galaxy A25 5G (in Blue Black, Blue and Yellow colours) will come for Rs 29,999 (8GB+256GB) and Rs 26,999 for the 8GB+128GB variant.<br /><br />Both the devices come with cash back offers with SBI cards.<br /><br />Galaxy A25 5G offers Super-AMOLED display with Vision Booster technology, Exynos 1280 processor, 50MP triple camera setup that comes with a host of photo-editing features, a 5000mAh battery and security tools like Knox Vault.<br /><br />"Galaxy A25 5G and Galaxy A15 5G take the stellar legacy of Galaxy A series forward with a superior camera and a host of awesome photo-editing features for users to capture and edit on-the-go and produce professional level creations," said Aditya Babbar, Senior Director, Mobile Business, Samsung India.<br /><br />Galaxy A15 5G, powered by MediaTek Dimensity 6100+ processor, is the successor of Galaxy A14 5G, India's no.1 selling 5G smartphone, according to Counterpoint Research.<br /><br />Galaxy A15 5G sports a glastic back panel with haze finish, while Galaxy A25 5G's glossy prism pattern back panel.<br /><br />The device offers 6.5-inch Super AMOLED display, enhanced with Vision Booster, creates smooth, bright and vivid viewing experiences with 90Hz refresh rate and a low blue light display for eye comfort.<br /><br />Galaxy A15 5G sports a 50MP triple camera setup with VDIS to reduce blur or distortion in videos from unsteady or shaky movements.<br /><br />Galaxy A25 5G features a 50MP (OIS) triple camera setup to shoot high-resolution and shake-free photos and videos, eliminating blurred images caused by hand tremors or accidental shakes. The device has a 13MP front camera for crisp and clear selfies.<br /><br />Both Galaxy A15 5G and A25 5G get the all-new Samsung Wallet, which lets consumers enjoy a seamless experience to store IDs and redefine payments convenience, said the company.<br /><br /><b>SEE ALSO:<a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/business/auto/news/upcoming-new-cars-and-suvs-in-india-in-2024/slidelist/106319563.cms" target="_blank"></a></b><br /><br /> <b><a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/business/auto/news/upcoming-new-cars-and-suvs-in-india-in-2024/slidelist/106319563.cms" target="_blank">Five-door Thar to Creta, Sonet facelifts – SUVs, upcoming cars to hit Indian roads in 2024</a><a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/tech/mobile/webstories/upcoming-new-mobile-smartphones-in-india-in-january-2024/slidelist/106312182.cms" target="_blank"></a></b><br /><br /> <b><a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/tech/mobile/webstories/upcoming-new-mobile-smartphones-in-india-in-january-2024/slidelist/106312182.cms" target="_blank">OnePlus 12 to Redmi Note 13 – New smartphones set to hit Indian market in January</a><a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/stock-market/news/innova-captab-ipo-allotment-how-to-check-allotment-gmp-listing-date-and-more/articleshow/106294976.cms" target="_blank"></a></b><br /><br /> <b><a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/stock-market/news/innova-captab-ipo-allotment-how-to-check-allotment-gmp-listing-date-and-more/articleshow/106294976.cms" target="_blank">Innova Captab IPO allotment – How to check allotment, GMP, listing date and more</a></b><br />

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<keyword id="3507190" type="COMPANY" weightage="20" keywordseo="kia-motors-india">Kia Motors India</keyword> on Wednesday said its recently-launched compact sports utility vehicle (SUV) Sonet has got 50,000 bookings.<br /><br />In a statement, <keyword id="109790" type="COMPANY" weightage="20" keywordseo="Kia-Motors">Kia Motors</keyword> India - a wholly owned subsidiary of <keyword id="1055815" type="COMPANY" weightage="20" keywordseo="Kia-Motors-Corporation">Kia Motors Corporation</keyword> of South Korea - said: "This record booking number affirms its status as a game-changer by customers in the highly competitive compact SUV category. This milestone figure was attained within two months of opening of bookings on August 20, 2020." <br /><br />Kia Motors said that last month 9,266 units of the Sonet were dispatched, making it the leader of the compact SUV segment within 12 days of its price announcement and market launch.<br /><br />Curiously, the announcement comes on the day when Japan's Nissan Motor Corporation world premiered its new compact sports utility vehicle (SUV) Magnite and said it would be made in India for Indian and the global market.<br /><br />The Magnite will soon be fighting against Sonet, Hyundai Motor's Venue and others in the Indian market.<br /><br /><strong>SEE ALSO: <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/stock-market/news/top-stocks-to-watch-ril-ioc-ongc-cipla-hindustan-zinc-prabhat-dairy-and-others/articleshow/78780036.cms" data-type="tilCustomLink">Top stocks to watch — RIL, IOC, ONGC, Cipla, Hindustan Zinc, Prabhat Dairy, and others</a><br /> <br /> <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/tech/mobile/news/checkout-samsung-galaxy-m51-mobile-review/articleshow/78780771.cms" data-type="tilCustomLink">Samsung Galaxy M51 review – insane battery life</a><br /> <br /> </strong><a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/defense/news/india-will-be-most-consequential-partner-for-us-in-indo-pacific-this-century/articleshow/78780949.cms" data-type="tilCustomLink"><strong>US Defence Secretary believes India will be the most consequential partner for US in Indo-Pacific this century</strong></a><br />

Kia Sonet gets over 50,000 bookings in just 2 months

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<ul class="summary-list"><li>The Telluride is <keyword id="6372046" type="ORGANIZATION" weightage="60" keywordseo="kia">Kia</keyword>’s three-row SUV that competes with the Hyundai Palisade, Honda Pilot, Toyota Highlander, Ford Explorer, and Chevrolet Traverse.</li><li>It’s enormously popular, no doubt thanks to the fact that its starting price is lower than a lot of the competition.</li><li>With the Telluride, you get a comfortable ride and <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/2020-kia-telluride-interior-features-review-three-row-suv-tech-2020-9">an interior</a> that feels like it belongs in a far more expensive vehicle.</li><li>My top-trim loaner started at $43,490 — but after options, it came out to a $47,310 MSRP.</li></ul><p>If you're in the market for a big, cushy, three-row SUV, you have a lot to choose from. You've got options from Ford, Honda, Subaru, Toyota, Chevrolet — and Kia. Hell yeah, <em>Kia! </em></p><p>"Kia?" you might think, and rightfully so. The company <a href="https://www.motortrend.com/news/report-kia-borrego-dead-in-us-for-2010-7076/#:~:text=UPDATE%3A%20We%20have%20confirmed%20with,a%20later%20point%20in%20time.">hasn't had the brightest history</a> with three-row family haulers in the US, but it's here to set that reputation straight — and everyone else better watch out.</p><div type="image" title="2020 Kia Telluride_21" height="3750" width="2500" msid="78127073" hostid="261"></div><p>It wasn't that long ago that the South Korean company was the underdog, its reputation roughly in the same hole that <a href="https://www.theglobeandmail.com/globe-drive/adventure/red-line/the-rise-of-japan-how-the-car-industry-was-won/article27100187/">Japanese automakers were forced to live in during the 1950s and 1960s</a>: its products distrusted and dismissed as shoddy junk. </p><p>But now it's 2020 and the Telluride is so popular that <a href="https://www.thecarconnection.com/news/1128765_kia-has-a-problem-it-can-t-build-the-telluride-fast-enough?fbclid=IwAR0hJ0EQ8p7HKtB4GSnhXan_-pc-X32-Z89-4IXE93DcbSyyRnBiVakyzbo">Kia can't build them fast enough to meet demand</a>. In my testing of the SUV, there was a clear reason for that: The Telluride is not only comfortable enough for the whole family, but it's also punching way above its weight in terms of value.</p><p>No wonder people love these things. </p><h2><strong>The <keyword id="9943547" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="60" keywordseo="2020-kia-telluride">2020 Kia Telluride</keyword>: It doesn't look like any other SUV on the road </strong></h2><div type="image" title="2020 Kia Telluride_25" height="1667" width="2500" msid="78127076" hostid="261"></div><p>The Telluride is Kia's new midsize SUV that debuted last year as a 2020 model. With a third row that can fit three passengers, the car can be configured to seat either seven or eight in total. Aside from the Sedona minivan, it is the biggest car Kia currently offers. </p><p>Visually, the Telluride is perhaps the most striking Kia this side of <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/2021-kia-k5-specs-features-photos-release-date">the new K5 sedan</a>. With vertically focused design language and square, orange daytime running lights, the Telluride has a face that doesn't just blur into the rest of the crowd. It gets your attention. </p><div type="image" title="2020 Kia Telluride_10" height="1667" width="2500" msid="78127084" hostid="261"></div><p>The styling gets a little busy around back, but the Telluride still doesn't look like any other SUV on the road. And it certainly doesn't look bargain-bin.</p><h2><strong>Details and safety ratings: Only one powertrain to choose from </strong></h2><p>The Telluride, mechanically, is a twin to the Hyundai Palisade. The two <a href="https://www.motortrend.com/cars/kia/telluride/2020/2020-hyundai-palisade-vs-2020-kia-telluride-comparison-review/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">share a platform, engine, and transmission</a>. The big difference comes in the exterior looks — and the fact that the Palisade's <a href="https://www.hyundaiusa.com/us/en/vehicles/palisade" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">starting price is slightly higher</a> at $32,525.</p><p>Only one powertrain is offered on the Telluride: a 3.8-liter, naturally aspirated V6 that produces a <a href="https://www.kiamedia.com/us/en/models/telluride/2021/specifications">claimed</a> 291 horsepower and 262 pound-feet of torque. That's hooked up to an eight-speed automatic transmission, and the Telluride comes with a towing capacity of 5,000 pounds.</p><div type="image" title="2020 Kia Telluride_15" height="1667" width="2500" msid="78127087" hostid="261"></div><p>You can get the SUV in either front- or all-wheel drive, and curb weights range from about 4,100 pounds to about 4,500 pounds. </p><p>Behind the third row, the trunk has a cargo capacity of 21 cubic feet, which is more than the <a href="https://hondanews.com/en-US/honda-automobiles/releases/release-6c8f365baeb2f83cfe863e5284001b4f-2021-honda-pilot-specifications-features">Honda Pilot's 18.5 cubic feet</a>. With the third row folded down, the Telluride's cargo capacity behind the second row grows to 46 cubic feet, whereas the Pilot's is a slightly bigger 55.9 cubic feet.</p><div type="image" title="2020 Kia Telluride_36" height="1667" width="2500" msid="78127095" hostid="261"></div><div type="image" title="2020 Kia Telluride_37" height="1667" width="2500" msid="78127101" hostid="261"></div><div type="image" title="2020 Kia Telluride_38" height="1667" width="2500" msid="78127105" hostid="261"></div>The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration gave the Telluride <a href="https://www.nhtsa.gov/vehicle/2020/KIA/TELLURIDE/SUV/AWD">an overall five-star safety rating</a>.<p>The car earned four stars for the overall front crash rating, five stars for the overall side crash rating, and four stars for the rollover safety rating. The agency noted that the Telluride has a 14.3% rollover risk. </p><div type="image" title="2020 Kia Telluride_3" height="3750" width="2500" msid="78127112" hostid="261"></div><h2><strong>What stands out: Upmarket interior </strong></h2><p>The last time I was in a Kia, it was early 2018 and it was the <a href="https://jalopnik.com/the-2018-kia-stinger-gt-is-the-real-deal-1822643041">Stinger GT</a>. The car looked great from the outside, but the inside still had a little bit of that economy, plasticky-feel. </p><p>The Telluride does not. </p><div type="image" title="2020 Kia Telluride_43" height="1667" width="2500" msid="78127115" hostid="261"></div><p>Obviously, Kia gave me the most optioned out Telluride it could muster (the top-of-the-line SX AWD version with Nappa leather seat trim), but the things that the automaker couldn't option up were quite nice to the touch. </p><p>There's some nice wood — or wood-like — trim throughout the cabin, all the metals have the appearance of brushed aluminum, and the buttons and switches all feel nice and solid to the touch.</p><div type="image" title="2020 Kia Telluride_42" height="1667" width="2500" msid="78127119" hostid="261"></div><p>Because, yes! There are buttons and switches. And dials. Obviously, there's a screen for the infotainment, but there are buttons for the climate so you can rely on your muscle memory to change it. This is great and I hope it never goes away, because putting every control onto a touchscreen isn't for everyone. </p><p>There's also plenty of room to stretch out, even in the third row. The Kia doesn't suffer from the same streamlined (see also: pinched) design ailment that plagues cars such as the <a href="https://jalopnik.com/the-2019-bmw-x7-is-huge-but-so-great-at-high-speed-crui-1837447918">BMW X7 SUV</a>, which despite its massive girth, only seats two in its third row. </p><div type="image" title="2020 Kia Telluride_39" height="3750" width="2500" msid="78127126" hostid="261"></div><p>The second-row captain's chairs offer ample legroom and device-charging capabilities: USB ports can be found conveniently within reach on the backs of the front seats. The floors for the second and third row are flat and make it easy to move around the cabin, and the second row folds down quickly to ease access to the third row.</p><p>It's an airy and upscale interior, without a doubt. So it was no surprise to me when I learned that the Telluride landed itself on <a href="https://www.kiamedia.com/us/en/media/pressreleases/16332/kia-telluride-named-to-2020-wards-10-best-interiors-list">WardsAuto's "10 Best Interiors List" of 2020</a>.</p><div type="image" title="2020 Kia Telluride_40" height="1667" width="2500" msid="78127129" hostid="261"></div><p>Despite being similar in size to the <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/2020-lincoln-aviator-review-hybrid-specs-three-row-suv-luxury-2020-7">Lincoln Aviator</a>, the Telluride handles more solidly during driving. There's less bounce in the suspension, less lean when you're in the corners, and the steering overall is heavier, which gives you a bit more confidence as to where the car's nose is pointing. Visibility out of the big windows is great.</p><p>Highway cruising is smooth and quiet. The engine is adequate for what is required of it, which is occasional bursts of speed for passing and merging. Otherwise, it settles into a quiet murmur while the eight-speed transmission keeps the revs low during cruising.</p><p>This is not an engine that'll blow your hair back with its awesome acceleration; but then again, is that what you'd look for in a Telluride?</p><div type="image" title="2020 Kia Telluride_24" height="1667" width="2500" msid="78127132" hostid="261"></div><p>This is a car you could drive across the country effortlessly with — well, if the estimated gas mileage was better.</p><h2><strong>What falls short: The estimated gas mileage is meh </strong></h2><p>The Telluride's estimated gas mileage returns aren't stellar. </p><p>The <a href="https://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/Find.do?action=sbs&amp;id=41229&amp;id=41232id=41232">Environmental Protection Agency</a> estimates the front-drive Telluride to return 20 mpg in the city, 26 on the highway, and 23 combined. The all-wheel drive Telluride is estimated to return 19 mpg in the city, 24 on the highway, and 21 combined. </p><div type="image" title="2020 Kia Telluride_26" height="3750" width="2500" msid="78127136" hostid="261"></div><p>Compared to the non-hybrid Toyota Highlander models, these estimates are pretty evenly matched, but the Highlander also comes as a hybrid. The Telluride does not. This was one of the times where I wished there were a turbocharged four-cylinder or a hybrid option in addition to the naturally aspirated V6. </p><p>But! Estimates are estimates for a reason. In the days I had the car, the trip counter reported that I was getting an average of 27.4 mpg.</p><div type="image" title="2020 Kia Telluride_34" height="1667" width="2500" msid="78127141" hostid="261"></div><p>Kia thoughtfully provided lane-changing assists in the form of rear-facing cameras that peer down the length of the car. They are activated by flipping on the turn signal. </p><p>It's a useful feature, but slightly distracting because the image is brought up on the driver's instrument cluster. You're not supposed to be looking so far down when you're about to make a turn or change lanes, you're supposed to be looking up out the windows. Having the image down that low encourages you to take your eyes off the road. </p><div type="image" title="2020 Kia Telluride_50" height="1667" width="2500" msid="78127143" hostid="261"></div><div type="image" title="2020 Kia Telluride_49" height="1667" width="2500" msid="78127145" hostid="261"></div><h2><strong>How the Telluride compares to its competitors: The best bang-for-your-buck option </strong></h2><p>With a starting price of $31,990, the Telluride gives you a lot of car for the money. A lot. And it's cheaper than most of its competition. </p><p>Close competitors include the Ford Explorer (starting price of $32,765), Subaru Ascent (starting price of $32,295), Toyota Highlander (starting price of $34,600), Honda Pilot (starting price of $32,250), and Chevrolet Traverse (starting price of $29,800).</p><div type="image" title="2020 Kia Telluride_47" height="3750" width="2500" msid="78127150" hostid="261"></div><p>The Kia is so popular, in fact, <a href="https://www.automobilemag.com/news/2020-kia-telluride-sales-selluride/">Automobile Magazine</a> reported that the SUV had been internally nicknamed it the Kia "Sell-u-ride." The story noted that in March 2019 — the first full month of Telluride sales — Kia sold 5,080 of the things. In January 2020, Kia sold 4,919 Tellurides. </p><p>After also reporting that Toyota sold 17,009 Highlanders in January 2020, Automobile reminds us that Kia is still a relatively small automaker. But it also said that Kia has increased annual Telluride production to 100,000 units in order to meet demand.</p><div type="image" title="2020 Kia Telluride_16" height="1667" width="2500" msid="78127152" hostid="261"></div><p>While I docked the Telluride for not offering a hybrid, it seems like a lot of folks aren't doing the same. </p><h2><strong>Our impressions: Luxury automakers have another thing coming</strong></h2><p>In terms of getting the best bang for your buck, I can't really see how you can go wrong with the Telluride. It's got an interior that not only blows the unfair Kia reputation out of the water, but also one that feels far more upmarket than it is. It's spacious, roomy, and quiet.</p><p>Aside from my wishing that it came as a hybrid and getting better gas mileage, I really couldn't find anything glaringly at fault.</p><div type="image" title="2020 Kia Telluride_30" height="3750" width="2500" msid="78127156" hostid="261"></div><p>My loaner had a starting price of $43,490, but after its Prestige Package, some interior lighting, and carpeted floor mats, the total price came to $47,310 MSRP. That's basically a fully loaded, AWD, three-row SUV for under $50,000. That should make the luxury automakers <em>very</em> nervous. </p><p>During a conversation on <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/how-to-buy-car-during-covid-19-pandemic-tips-advice-2020-7">how to buy a car during the COVID-19 pandemic</a> with car-buying expert Tom McParland, who owns a company called <a href="https://automatchconsulting.com/">Automatch Consulting</a> that helps folks buy cars, he said the Telluride is "Kia's hottest seller right now. Availability is low and deals are minimal."</p><p>If you're thinking about buying a Telluride right now, the search for one might not be the easiest thing.</p><div type="image" title="2020 Kia Telluride_33" height="1667" width="2500" msid="78127161" hostid="261"></div><p>Inventory stresses aside, Kia is clearly doing something right here. It's given people a midsize SUV option that's handsome, has a great interior, and is aggressively priced. </p><p>To those of you feeling hesitant merely because the Telluride wears a Kia badge, put that aside. Go sit in a Telluride. Nothing in there would indicate it's the Kia you once turned up your nose at — whether fairly or not. </p><div type="image" title="2020 Kia Telluride_9" height="1667" width="2500" msid="78127164" hostid="261"></div><p>Kia is carving out a permanent space for itself in the market. And it brought a giant, Telluride-sized shovel for the job.</p>

REVIEW: The $47,000 Kia Telluride is perfect for buyers craving a luxurious 3-row SUV without the luxury price tag

<ul class="summary-list"><li>We recently spent a week with Kia's new EV6 electric crossover, which starts at $49,000. </li><li>The GT trim we drove starts at $62,000, and it accelerates at supercar speeds. </li></ul><p>I heard a lot of great things about the Kia EV6 GT before driving one myself. Friends and colleagues raved about its <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/kia-ev6-gt-electric-suv-pros-cons-review-2023-3">sleek new looks</a> and <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/kia-ev6-gt-electric-suv-review-tesla-rival-2023-2">lightning speed</a>, and after a week with the car, I now do the same.</p><p>But I don't just want to tell you about that, because you've probably heard it. I want to tell you eight other things I learned while driving the EV6 GT.</p><h2>1. The Kia EV6 GT is genius</h2><p>The EV6 is Kia's new electric crossover, and it starts at $48,700. The GT is the performance trim, with nearly 600 horsepower and lime-green brake calipers. </p><div type="image" title="The 2023 Kia EV6 GT" height="4016" width="6016" msid="99987166" hostid="261" sizebytes="642810"></div><p>One of my favorite parts about the EV6 I drove was how it blended touchscreen and tactile controls. There's a line of buttons and knobs on the dashboard, and they're screens themselves.</p><p>With the press of a button, they reprogram from climate to infotainment controls. The "tune" and "volume" knobs become temperature dials, while the radio buttons become fan adjustments.</p><p>It's hard to remember to switch back and forth at first, but you appreciate the ingenuity of it as soon as you're used to it. Plus, I hate when interiors are fully touchscreen — you end up having to poke around with no tactile cues, which is distracting while you drive.</p><h2>2. The EV6 is also even faster than I thought</h2><p>Electric cars are known for speed, mainly due to <a href="https://www.caranddriver.com/features/a38887851/why-are-evs-so-quick/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">instant torque</a>.</p><p>Traditional gas cars have a torque curve — basically, you hit the accelerator and the car builds toward its peak torque (and peak power). There's no buildup with instant torque, and the car effortlessly shoots forward as soon as you hit the pedal.</p><div type="image" title="The 2023 Kia EV6 GT" height="5184" width="3180" msid="99987168" hostid="261" sizebytes="482914"></div><p>I knew all of that going in, yet the performance in the EV6 GT was<em> still</em> startling. The car launches with the slightest tap of the pedal, shifting the gravity in your core and magnetizing to the road. It's not just lightning fast; it feels safe and controlled. </p><h2>3. We're in a golden age for EV performance </h2><p>When I sat back and thought about how fast the EV6 is, I had a broader realization: Right now, this is new. A fast Kia crossover is startling because Kia crossovers aren't supposed to be fast.</p><div type="image" title="The 2023 Kia EV6 GT" height="4117" width="3085" msid="99987169" hostid="261" sizebytes="1176420"></div><p>But eventually, as EVs from mainstream automakers get more popular, this will be the norm. Everyone will have instant torque, and it won't be special anymore. I'm going to enjoy it while it is. </p><h2>4. One-pedal driving is king</h2><p>In an EV, you can choose to drive with just one pedal. This happens through a process called regenerative braking, where instead of the driver using the brake pedal, the car slows itself down when their foot comes off the accelerator.</p><p>The driver can choose from different levels of regen where the braking gets harsher, and the kinetic energy captured from regen goes back to the battery to increase its charge.</p><div type="image" title="The 2023 Kia EV6 GT" height="3879" width="2495" msid="99987170" hostid="261" sizebytes="383410"></div><p>I've never been sold on one-pedal driving. In the EVs I've tested, I've always felt like the highest level of regen is either too harsh or not harsh enough. But in the EV6, it's perfect — and it's relaxing to sit at stoplights without your foot on the brake.</p><h2>5. EV speed isn't always worth the money</h2><p>The three major factors in an EV purchase are often price, performance, and range. Performance is expensive, but it often lowers range. Based on their budget and the charging infrastructure where they live, buyers have to decide what's most important.</p><div type="image" title="The 2023 Kia EV6 GT" height="5184" width="3456" msid="99987387" hostid="261" sizebytes="1316828"></div><p>The EV6 is a perfect example of this. The cheapest trim is the $48,700 <a href="https://www.kia.com/us/en/ev6/specs-compare" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Wind</a> with rear-wheel drive, 225 horsepower, and an EPA-estimated range of 310 miles. Go up to the $61,600 <a href="https://www.kia.com/us/en/ev6/specs-compare" target="_blank" rel="noopener">GT</a>, and you'll get 576 throat-in-your-chest horsepower but only 206 miles of range. That means you pay $13,000 more to go 100 fewer miles on a charge.</p><p>I love the GT's speed, but ultimately, it's a party trick. If I own the car, I'm not going to be flooring it every second. That's bad for the range, which is already low, and it gets old after a few days. I'd rather spend less on the car and travel farther between charges. </p><h2>6. EVs still aren't easy to drive in many places</h2><p>The range in the EV6 GT was a challenge. I planned to take it to the <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=auwMRe4I0as&amp;ab_channel=NASCAR">NASCAR race at Circuit of The Americas</a>, which was a 196-mile round trip through rural Texas with no good charging options along the way. That was dangerously close to my 206-mile range.</p><div type="image" title="The 2023 Kia EV6 GT" height="3456" width="5184" msid="99987390" hostid="261" sizebytes="528324"></div><p>I had two options: take a 30-minute detour into Austin to charge the car, or try to go without charging. My husband and I drove to the track on Saturday and Sunday, so we tried both ways. </p><p>The first day, we took the car into Austin and looked for a charger. The best option was on the ninth floor of a parking garage, where we parked for two hours and 32 minutes. It wasn't a fast charger, so we only gained enough battery to cover our trip from the track into Austin. We got home and parked the car with 14 percent battery left. </p><div type="image" title="The 2023 Kia EV6 GT" height="5037" width="3098" msid="99987393" hostid="261" sizebytes="1089624"></div><p>To go back to Circuit of The Americas on Sunday, we had to park the EV6 at a public charger all night. (Estimates on the ChargePoint app were 10 hours to a full battery.) That meant we had to drive another car to the charging station and leave it there all day, then swap our belongings between the two when we got home at midnight.</p><p>We returned to a full charge on Sunday. We cranked the regen to the max, got to the track with 62 percent left, then got home with 13.</p><div type="image" title="The 2023 Kia EV6 GT" height="2588" width="2092" msid="99987395" hostid="261" sizebytes="292622"></div><p>When we pulled up to our town's charger, one plug was taken and the other was broken. We crawled home and tried again later. </p><h2>7. You have to rethink EV battery percentages</h2><p>I feel like we're conditioned to look at battery percentages a certain way: More than 50 is good, less than 50 is iffy, and when the bar turns red, it's time to panic. But you can't think like that in an EV. </p><div type="image" title="The 2023 Kia EV6 GT" height="4055" width="6083" msid="99987400" hostid="261" sizebytes="1026898"></div><p>The percentage in an EV isn't the same as on your phone or laptop. You don't hit 20 percent and stop checking notifications until you get a charger. Instead, it's like a fuel gauge: When you have 20 percent left, it's one-fifth of the capacity.</p><p>That's a lot of time before you need to charge again. Don't freak out.</p><h2>8. Stopping to charge isn't always a burden</h2><p>EV charging is a mindset, just like EV ownership. I had to put extra time, thought, and planning into the route to NASCAR, but that let me savor the trip — instead of rushing back and forth and stopping at gas stations along the way, I went into downtown Austin to charge and hung out with friends.</p><div type="image" title="The 2023 Kia EV6 GT" height="2752" width="4492" msid="99987402" hostid="261" sizebytes="375484"></div><p>The day was more leisurely by force. I had to slow down and enjoy myself, and that wasn't a bad thing. </p>

I drove the $62,000 Kia EV6 GT — a genius electric SUV with supercar speed. Here are 8 things it taught me.

<ul class="summary-list"><li>The <keyword id="12905671" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="60" keywordseo="kia-carnival" source="Orion">Kia Carnival</keyword> is the replacement for the old Sedona <keyword id="12905674" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="60" keywordseo="minivan" source="Orion">minivan</keyword>. It starts at $32,100.</li><li>We drove the most expensive version of the Carnival, the SX Prestige, for a week. It costs $47,770.</li></ul><p>In life, at least two things are true: style is cyclical and empires fall. The same goes for cars. </p><p><a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/history-rise-fall-of-the-minivan-led-by-dodge-caravan-2020-4">Minivans</a>, <a href="https://www.theatlantic.com/technology/archive/2014/07/the-last-great-gasp-of-the-american-station-wagon/373776/">station wagons</a>, <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2020/05/21/business/suv-sales-best-sellers.html">sedans</a>: All once had their heydays in the US and then fell from popularity, deemed out of style by the masses as other vehicles replaced them. <keyword id="12905673" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="60" keywordseo="minivans" source="Orion">Minivans</keyword> boomed between the 1980s and 2000s before becoming uncool, as most things eventually do, while crossovers and SUVs rose to popularity in their place. </p><div type="image" title="A team Kia Carnival minivan." height="2534" width="4414" msid="88763102" hostid="261"></div><p>But the 2022 <keyword id="6372046" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="60" keywordseo="kia" source="Orion">Kia</keyword> Carnival minivan is a reminder that style is subjective, and if your silly "soccer parent" stereotypes cause you to overlook it, you may miss out on the best vehicle you'll ever own.</p><h2><strong>The 2022 Carnival: A modern chariot </strong></h2><p>There are only four new minivans still sold in America: the Honda Odyssey, Toyota Sienna, Chrysler Pacifica, and the Carnival. </p><div type="image" title="The Kia Carnival's brown and black interior." height="4128" width="6192" msid="88763104" hostid="261"></div><p>The Carnival arrived for the 2022 model year as <a href="https://www.motortrend.com/news/2022-kia-carnival-minivan-name-change-sedona/">Kia's replacement for the Sedona</a>, complete with new looks and offerings. Kia gave it a boxy, SUV-style appearance and decided to call it a "multipurpose vehicle" instead of a minivan, but included the staple sliding minivan doors and optional captain's chairs in the middle row.</p><div type="image" title="A team Kia Carnival minivan." height="5122" width="3415" msid="88763106" hostid="261"></div><p>The Carnival starts at $32,100, and every model features a 290-horsepower V6 engine, front-wheel drive, an eight-speed automatic transmission, and seating for either seven or eight passengers. Its five trims run as such:</p><ul><li><strong>Kia Carnival LX ($32,100):</strong> comes with manual-folding side mirrors, LED headlights, power-sliding rear doors, daytime-running lights, 17-inch alloy wheels, an eight-inch touchscreen, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, voice recognition, a six-speaker audio system, a six-way adjustable driver's seat, a four-way adjustable passenger seat, and driver-assistance technology</li><li><strong>Kia Carnival LX Seat Package ($34,100):</strong> adds a 10-way power-adjustable driver's seat, heated front seats, a leather-wrapped steering wheel, and a leather wrapped shift knob</li><li><strong>Kia Carnival EX ($37,600):</strong> adds 19-inch alloy wheels, a 12.3-inch touchscreen, navigation, an eight-speaker audio system, and more driver-assistance features</li><li><strong>Kia Carnival SX ($41,100):</strong> adds power-folding side mirrors, roof rails, a rear-seat entertainment system, additional USB outlets in the second row, ventilated front seats, and a surround-view camera to show all 360 degrees around the vehicle</li><li><strong>Kia Carnival SX Prestige ($46,100):</strong> adds full LED headlights, a 12-speaker Bose audio system, genuine leather seat trim, a heated steering wheel, a blind-view monitor, and second-row "VIP" captain's chairs</li></ul><p>There was only one option added to my SX Prestige Carnival: Astra Blue paint for $495. With that and standard purchasing fees, the final price came to $47,770.</p><div type="image" title="A team Kia Carnival minivan." height="2397" width="4290" msid="88763107" hostid="261"></div><p>The Carnival received the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety's Top Safety Pick rating — one spot below the highest title, Top Safety Pick Plus — with top crash ratings in every category. But only the $46,100 SX Prestige trim got the organization's best headlight-safety rating; every other trim got its worst headlight rating <a href="https://www.iihs.org/ratings/vehicle/kia/carnival-minivan/2022#headlights">due to inadequate visibility</a>. </p><h2><strong>What stands out: affordable luxury</strong></h2><p>My husband and I spent an evening in the Carnival's VIP second-row seats, where we leaned them all the way flat as he watched YouTube videos on the van's video screens and I attempted to see how good its child-safety precautions were by closing my limbs in the windows and doors. (They were good. I only hurt myself a little.) </p><p>When we got out, we looked at each other.</p><p>"Is this the greatest <keyword id="11897278" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="60" keywordseo="car" source="Orion">car</keyword> ever made?" I asked.</p><p>"This might be the greatest car ever made," he said.</p><div type="image" title="A team Kia Carnival minivan." height="2246" width="4210" msid="88763108" hostid="261"></div><p>The Kia Carnival makes you want to spend all day in it. It makes you want to sleep in it. It makes you wonder how a family could ever dream of having a road-trip fight in it. </p><p>It might be a family van, but it makes you wonder why luxury chauffeur cars even exist. They're flashy and expensive, sure, but the value proposition? As you sit in the Carnival's second-row seats — laid out, phone charging in the USB port next to you, gazing out of its two sunroofs with an air vent on your face, and adjusting your personal climate controls — you realize that you don't need more than this $50,000 family van. You'd be silly to think you did.</p><p><em>This, </em>you think, <em>This is where I want to be.</em></p><p><em></em></p><div type="image" title="A team Kia Carnival minivan." height="3333" width="5137" msid="88763111" hostid="261"></div><p>There are cup holders everywhere, including four in the center console for the driver and front passenger. The black-and-caramel interior scheme on our loaner — including two-tone leather, two-tone interior door panels, and a shiny black-and-silver dashboard — looks upscale. The exterior looks just as sleek. The speaker sound is good for everyone, from the front row to the third. </p><p>The van is so big that, if only for a moment, you think you could live out of it. It might even be fun.</p><div type="image" title="A team Kia Carnival minivan." height="4670" width="3456" msid="88763113" hostid="261"></div><p>Kia also made sure the Carnival's top-trim interior is cohesive, even if it switches from supple accent leathers and door materials in the front seats to harder, more durable ones to handle kids riding in the back. You don't notice the change unless you're looking for it, and the van's owners still get to reap all of the benefits.</p><div type="image" title="A team Kia Carnival minivan." height="4670" width="3456" msid="88763113" hostid="261"></div><p>Outside of a $360,000 McLaren 720S, the Carnival is perhaps the most popular review loaner I've ever had. Friends and family saw the photos of the VIP seats online and would rush out to see the car when I was driving it, each hopping in the second row, reclining the chairs for themselves, and letting the air vents blow the summer heat off of their faces. </p><p>They checked out the 360-degree parking camera and the one that monitors rear passenger activity. They marveled at how, if the Carnival didn't have sliding doors, you'd think it was an SUV. They sat and soaked it up, just as we had before them. </p><p>If that's any indication of how others feel, the Carnival is exactly the slam dunk Kia intended it to be.</p><h2><strong>What falls short: susceptible to stains and grime</strong></h2><p>The Carnival has few flaws.</p><p><em></em></p><div type="image" title="A team Kia Carnival minivan." height="3168" width="5160" msid="88763115" hostid="261"></div><p>The van's light-gray headliner — a feature that often appears on cheaper cars in place of color-matched material, which felt especially odd in a vehicle as nice as the Carnival — distracts from the beauty of its caramel and black interior. If the headliner were black instead, it would accomplish two goals: making the interior even prettier and avoiding stains.</p><p><em>Stains?</em> you think. <em>Gravity exists. No one's going to stain the roof of their car.</em></p><p>I've seen roof stains, dear reader. You're not immune, and roof stains aren't cute. </p><div type="image" title="A team Kia Carnival minivan." height="2253" width="4313" msid="88763116" hostid="261"></div><p>The van also suffers from something many other new cars do: piano-black accents and a shiny, grime-magnet of a touchscreen. Piano black is a loathsome material that modern automakers love to use, despite the fact that it looks good for 12 seconds before it needs to be fully wiped down (or ripped out and replaced). </p><p>There's a ton of piano black surrounding the Carnival's front seats, and it will attract all of your dust particles and finger grease. I'm sorry in advance. </p><p>The Carnival's steering is dull, it's slow to accelerate, and its front-wheel-drive system struggles to put the van's power down if you need to floor it. Your front wheels will wiggle back and forth just slightly, but other than making you feel a little silly, it's not an issue. </p><div type="image" title="A team Kia Carnival minivan." height="2876" width="4348" msid="88763117" hostid="261"></div><p>There's dull road noise on rough surfaces and slight wind noise on highways, but that can be washed out by a low radio volume (or the existential peace that comes from being reclined all the way back in those second-row seats).</p><p>But the most glaring issue isn't about comfort or road noise. It's that the Carnival doesn't have a hybrid option like other minivans on the market, meaning buyers are doomed to get 22 mpg combined unless one comes around. Whether that's worth it is up to you.</p><h2><strong>Our impressions: perfection in minivan form</strong></h2><p>Kia might want you to think of the Carnival as a "multipurpose vehicle" instead of a minivan, since minivans ceased to be "cool" a couple of decades ago. But the Carnival is a minivan, and it's a damn good one. </p><p>It's also a three-row chariot that sells for less than $50,000 in its highest trim, which is incredible in a car market where the average new vehicle <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/used-new-car-prices-surging-chip-shortage-2021-10">costs $45,000</a>. </p><div type="image" title="A team Kia Carnival minivan." height="2833" width="5112" msid="88763119" hostid="261"></div><p>The Carnival doesn't just challenge your long-held stereotypes about the things people drive — it asks you why you'd care to spend thousands more on a lesser car for the sake of what others think. If someone who didn't bother to figure that out sees you driving one and makes a worn-out joke about soccer practice, go ahead and laugh.</p><p>Just know you're laughing at them, not with them.</p>

Review: The Kia Carnival proves that if you don't love minivans, you just haven't come to your senses yet

<ul class="summary-list"><li>The 2021 K5 is <keyword id="6372046" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="60" keywordseo="kia" source="Orion">Kia</keyword>'s replacement for the Optima, which was discontinued after the 2020 model year.</li><li>The 290-horsepower K5 GT is the new <keyword id="11897278" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="60" keywordseo="car" source="Orion">car</keyword>'s sportiest trim — and the one we tested out for a week. </li></ul><p>Upon first glance, the 2021 <keyword id="13205585" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="60" keywordseo="kia-k5" source="Orion">Kia K5</keyword> looks a little juvenile. Its angular front headlights, which split on the outer edges like forks in a road, feel busy, and its faux-futuristic rear styling looks like it has a 50-50 chance of aging well. </p><p>But then you study the K5 a bit longer and realize that just because you're old and boring doesn't mean being young and busy is a bad thing. </p><h2><strong>Out with the Kia Optima, in with the K5</strong></h2><p>When the Kia Optima midsize sedan died after the 2020 model year, the new K5 took its place. While the Optima looked like an everyday commuter car, the K5 brought some fun.</p><div type="image" title="A blue Kia K5." height="3049" width="4866" msid="89673631" hostid="261"></div><p>The K5 starts at $23,790 for the 2022 model year. Every trim except the top-line GT, which starts at about $31,000, has a 180-horsepower engine and an eight-speed automatic transmission. The GT jumps to 290 horsepower, paired with a sportier dual-clutch automatic.</p><p>The trims are as follows: </p><ul><li><strong>K5 LX ($23,790):</strong> front-wheel drive; includes high-beam assist, 16-inch alloy wheels, an eight-inch touchscreen, Android Auto, Apple CarPlay, voice recognition, a six-speaker audio system, manually adjustable front seats, a driver-attention warning, lane-keeping assist, lane-following assist, and other features</li><li><strong>K5 LXS FWD ($24,790):</strong> front-wheel drive; adds a smart key, rear blind-spot collision-avoidance assistance, rear cross-traffic collision-avoidance assistance, and other features</li><li><strong>K5 LXS AWD ($26,590): </strong>all-wheel drive; adds 18-inch alloy wheels, a leather-wrapped steering wheel, "snow mode" for driving, and other features</li><li><strong>K5 GT-Line FWD ($26,190):</strong> front-wheel drive; adds a 10.25-inch touchscreen, navigation, a wireless phone charger, a power-adjustable driver's seat, and other features; removes snow mode</li><li><strong>K5 GT-Line AWD ($27,790): </strong>all-wheel drive; adds heated front seats and snow mode</li></ul><ul><li><strong>K5 EX ($28,690): </strong>front-wheel drive; adds rear air-conditioning vents, LED interior lighting, wood graphics for accent trim, ventilated front seats, and other features; removes snow mode</li></ul><ul><li><strong>K5 GT ($31,190): </strong>front-wheel drive; adds 19-inch alloy wheels, sport styling, and other features; removes ventilated front seats and wood graphics for accent trim</li></ul><p>We had a K5 GT for the week, meaning driving dynamics for our loaner — power included — will be a lot different from other K5 models. If you're interested in one of those, go drive it first. </p><div type="image" title="The Kia K5 GT." height="5227" width="7806" msid="89673632" hostid="261"></div><p>The 2021 K5 got <a href="https://www.iihs.org/ratings/vehicle/kia/k5-4-door-sedan/2022">top crash ratings</a> in every category from the Insurance Institute of Highway Safety. Many car models receive different headlight ratings depending on their trim, though, and that's also the case with the K5. </p><div type="image" title="A rear view of a blue Kia K5 at sunset." height="4624" width="6932" msid="89673634" hostid="261"></div><p>If you buy the GT or GT-Line trim with certain packages, your headlights will have received the IIHS' top safety rating. Every other K5 model received its second-highest headlight rating, and the IIHS said it took points away because visibility was inadequate in some tests. You can read more <a href="https://www.iihs.org/ratings/vehicle/kia/k5-4-door-sedan/2022#headlights">here</a>. </p><h2><strong>What stands out: styling </strong>and<strong> comfort</strong></h2><p>The K5 GT's blue paint and panoramic roof are gorgeous. Its black interior and red stitching don't just feel sporty — they blanket you as soon as you step in the car. </p><p>When you're in the K5 GT, its styling makes you feel like you belong.</p><div type="image" title="A blue Kia K5." height="4438" width="2942" msid="89673635" hostid="261"></div><p>The interior also feels high quality, especially for $32,000. That's due to the deliberate color choices, as well as a massive panoramic sunroof stretching above both the front and back passengers. </p><p>The K5 GT is comfortable for driving long distances, it has adequate horsepower, there's not a ton of road or wind noise, it gets impressive gas mileage, and the 290-horsepower engine is quiet until you put your foot on the gas. Then, the car's actuated sound — basically, an augmented engine roar to make cars feel more powerful than they are — kicks in. </p><div type="image" title="A blue Kia K5." height="4777" width="2974" msid="89673636" hostid="261"></div><p>The actuated engine sound isn't obnoxiously loud, and when I put the gas pedal to the floor, it blended with the car's otherwise quiet drive to give me just the right amount of manufactured joy. I loved it.</p><h2><strong>What falls short: interior materials and tech features</strong></h2><p>Most of the K5 GT's flaws come on the inside. </p><div type="image" title="A blue Kia K5." height="2781" width="4675" msid="89673637" hostid="261"></div><p>There's too much piano-black trim, for one, which is a plague most modern cars experience. Piano black attracts grease and dust like no other material on Earth, and it always leaves your car feeling disgusting. </p><div type="image" title="The Kia K5's wireless charger in the center console." height="5504" width="8256" msid="89673678" hostid="261"></div><p>Wireless chargers are another thing most automakers have yet to figure out, and the K5 suffers from that as well. </p><p>In the K5 GT, the charging pad sits in front of the center console. But the phone doesn't sit flat with the screen up — half of the phone disappears into a slender little hole, making it hard to access and hard to see. It's not a great setup. </p><div type="image" title="A blue Kia K5." height="2382" width="4177" msid="89673680" hostid="261"></div><p>Learning to work the K5's infotainment screen isn't easy, but you'll get used to it. There aren't any climate controls for rear-seat passengers, but they have access to vents and USB ports. </p><p>The rear seat is also cheaper, materials-wise. While the door panels in the front seats of the K5 GT are thick and dull, giving off a higher-end feel, the materials in the back are shinier and thinner. </p><div type="image" title="A blue Kia K5." height="3208" width="5146" msid="89673681" hostid="261"></div><p>Having cheaper and sturdier materials in the back seat of a car can be great if kids are back there. Otherwise, it's just an unfortunate change in tempo from the higher-end front seats.</p><h2><strong>Our impressions:</strong> great value, great car</h2><p>The K5 GT is a fresh take on Kia's midsize sedan segment, offering a new name and new looks for buyers who might not have gone for the old Optima. It's also a steal, price-wise: at $31,190, the K5 GT costs $16,000 less than <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/new-car-prices-inflation-shortages-semiconductor-chips-2022-1">the average new car</a>.</p><div type="image" title="A blue Kia K5." height="3150" width="5087" msid="89673682" hostid="261"></div><p>But the K5 isn't just an Optima replacement. It's a reminder that busy, youthful-looking cars aren't something to be scared of. </p><p>They're something to embrace — and the K5 will embrace your budget right back.</p>

Review: The $31,000 Kia K5 sedan is everything you want it to be — young, fun, and easy on your wallet

<ul class="summary-list"><li>The 2021 <keyword id="13181456" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="60" keywordseo="kia-sorento" source="Orion">Kia Sorento</keyword> <keyword id="11964156" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="60" keywordseo="suv" source="Orion">SUV</keyword> debuted with all-new looks, switching from a rounded body to a boxy one.</li><li>The new Sorento starts at $29,590 and lets buyers option it into the $40,000 range.</li></ul><p>A couple of hours after a new <keyword id="6372046" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="60" keywordseo="kia" source="Orion">Kia</keyword> Sorento X-Line arrived at my house, I was still squinting at it. Either my eyes were the problem or my brain was, but I couldn't tell which. </p><div type="image" title="A slate green Kia Sorento X-Line." height="2940" width="5184" msid="89598767" hostid="261"></div><p>My neighbor walked outside and yelled hello.</p><p>"Hi!" I said back. With both hands on my hips like a suburban dad checking out the landscaping, I removed one to point at the SUV. "Is this thing gray or green?"</p><p>"Green?" they said. "I think it's green."</p><p>"Hmph," I nodded. "I guess so."</p><div type="image" title="A slate green Kia Sorento X-Line." height="1595" width="2853" msid="89598770" hostid="261"></div><p>Gray will forever rank among white, silver, and black as one of the safest <keyword id="11897278" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="60" keywordseo="car" source="Orion">car</keyword> colors on the market, and one of the most chosen. But green? Green paint made me look at this Sorento in a new light, even if it was so understated that I could barely tell it was green at all. It's a safe choice, but with the beauty of a more distinct one.</p><p>That's a good metaphor for the Sorento: a safe way to stand out in a sea of <keyword id="11964155" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="60" keywordseo="suvs" source="Orion">SUVs</keyword>. </p><h2><strong>The Sorento: new, boxy looks and a lot of options</strong></h2><p>The Sorento debuted for the 2021 model year with a completely new design: boxy and tough, as opposed to its rounder predecessor. The SUV starts at $29,590 and has eight trims. The bottom three trims — the LX, S, and X-Line S — have a 191-horsepower engine and an eight-speed automatic transmission. </p><div type="image" title="The Kia Sorento X-Line's black and caramel interior." height="698" width="2080" msid="89598773" hostid="261"></div><p>The top five trims feature a 281-horsepower engine and an eight-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission. You can read about the transmission differences <a href="https://www.autoguide.com/auto-news/2015/03/should-you-buy-a-car-with-a-dual-clutch-transmission-.html">here</a>. </p><p>The trims and prices for 2022 are as follows. My loaner came from the top trim: the X-Line SX Prestige AWD.</p><ul><li><strong>Sorento LX ($29,590):</strong> front-wheel drive, body-color rear-view mirrors and door handles, high-beam assist, 17-inch alloy wheels, an eight-inch touchscreen, Android Auto, Apple CarPlay, cloth seat trim, manually adjustable front seats, forward collision-avoidance assist, lane-departure warning, lane-keep assist, and driver-attention warning</li><li><strong>Sorento S ($32,390):</strong> adds gloss-black rear-view mirrors and handles, 18-inch alloy wheels, a 10.25-inch touchscreen, voice recognition, navigation, a power-adjustable driver's seat, heated front seats, a leather-wrapped steering wheel and gear shifter, and additional safety features like blind-spot collision-avoidance assist</li><li><strong>Sorento X-Line S AWD ($34,390):</strong> swaps in <a href="https://www.motortrend.com/features/awd-vs-fwd-vs-rwd-which-wheel-drive-is-best/">all-wheel drive</a> and appearance tweaks</li><li><strong>Sorento EX ($35,490):</strong> front-wheel drive; adds LED fog lights, a wireless phone charger, and highway-driving assistance technology</li><li><strong>Sorento X-Line EX AWD ($39,190):</strong> swaps in all-wheel drive and appearance tweaks, such as 20-inch alloy wheels</li><li><strong>Sorento SX ($38,290):</strong> front-wheel drive; adds full-LED headlights, 20-inch alloy wheels, a power-adjustable front passenger seat, and appearance tweaks</li><li><strong>Sorento SX Prestige ($41,190): </strong>front-wheel drive; adds power-folding outside mirrors, genuine leather seat trim, heated rear seats, ventilated front seats, a heated steering wheel, additional driver-assistance features, and a surround-view camera that shows 360-degree view around the car</li><li><strong>Sorento X-Line SX Prestige AWD ($43,190): </strong>swaps in all-wheel drive and appearance tweaks</li></ul><p>The 2022 Kia Sorento got top crash ratings in every category from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. The full-LED headlights on trims with "SX" and "SX Prestige" in their names received the IIHS' highest safety ratings, but the headlights on every other trim received its lowest. </p><div type="image" title="A slate green Kia Sorento X-Line." height="2619" width="4751" msid="89598775" hostid="261"></div><p>The IIHS said visibility was inadequate all around on the trims with poor headlights. </p><h2><strong>What stands out: </strong>S<strong>tyling and comfort</strong></h2><p>Much like its flaky, metallic green exterior paint, the Sorento's brown-and-black interior combination is beautiful. It gives off fireplace-in-a-winter-cabin vibes, and its mocha-colored seats and door panels perfectly mesh with its black accent pieces and warm wood trim. </p><p>The black trim pieces are soft but sturdy, the wood trim has a nice grain, and the stitching patterns in the leather — diamond on the seats and parallel stitch patterns on the doors — make the interior feel upscale. Look up and you'll find a panoramic sunroof, which only adds to the vibe. Look down and you can choose to heat or cool your front-row seat. </p><div type="image" title="A slate green Kia Sorento X-Line." height="2602" width="3863" msid="89598777" hostid="261"></div><p>The Sorento is whisper-quiet on the highway and has almost no road noise on rough surfaces. At 70 mph, wind noise is just a tiny swish. It's nice.</p><div type="image" title="The 2022 Kia Sorento with a black interior." height="2792" width="5311" msid="89598780" hostid="261"></div><p>Kia also has its digital dashboard figured out, with the driver's digital instrument cluster flowing perfectly into the center-mounted touchscreen infotainment system. The controls on the screens are intuitive, and the pockets in the center console below them are useful for a variety of things you might have in the car with you: keys, glasses, and other pocket-sized items.  </p><div type="image" title="A slate green Kia Sorento X-Line." height="2905" width="5125" msid="89598782" hostid="261"></div><p>The Sorento's second row, complete with theater seating that allows rear passengers to sit higher than those up front, is open and spacious. Its armrests can be put all the way down or set to the height you want, and the theater seating not only lets rear passengers feel more in control — they can see the road without leaning around the people in front, after all — but also more relaxed.</p><p>There's something about being able to see the world around you that makes you feel more at peace. </p><div type="image" title="A slate green Kia Sorento X-Line." height="3455" width="2640" msid="89598785" hostid="261"></div><p>Even the two-seat third row doesn't feel like an afterthought, with USB ports and cupholders complemented by good sound quality and room to stretch out. The raised floor to create theater seating in the second row does mean your feet will sit way higher than normal in the third, though, so stay out of there if you have bad knees. </p><div type="image" title="The 2022 Kia Sorento with a tan interior." height="5267" width="7900" msid="89598788" hostid="261"></div><h2><strong>What falls short: </strong>A <strong>forgettable driving experience</strong></h2><p>The flaws in the Sorento are minor, but they add up. </p><p>The car is fine to drive, but it isn't exactly fun. The steering is loose and light, and the gas pedal feels like a toy. It has barely any travel and falls lifelessly to the floor under a heavy foot, and if you leave it pressed all the way to the floor for a few seconds, there's barely any response before<em> whooooosh</em> — the car's turbocharger finally kicks in. It feels like a lifetime of waiting.</p><div type="image" title="A slate green Kia Sorento X-Line." height="2785" width="4912" msid="89598790" hostid="261"></div><p>While the car's brown tones blend beautifully together, they're marred by three things: piano-black accents, which are a magnet for dust and grime; a touchscreen that got so nasty and greasy, I became self-conscious of my own existence; and a light-gray headliner. Swap the piano black for something less disgusting — and the gray headliner for something that isn't so jarring, like brown or black — and the Sorento's interior becomes far more upscale than its price tag. </p><p>Unfortunately, Kia didn't do that. </p><div type="image" title="A slate green Kia Sorento X-Line." height="2499" width="4262" msid="89598793" hostid="261"></div><p>The Sorento only had 7,300 miles on it, yet I could already see little creases and stress marks in its diamond stitching on the second-row seats. I kept mistaking the drive-mode selector for a volume knob. The thick rear pillars made it hard to look over my shoulders and actually see anything. The second and third row needed more air vents.</p><p>And for a time, I thought the car was haunting me. </p><p>Let me explain. Remember when one day in <a href="https://www.eonline.com/news/1071481/remember-when-apple-forced-a-u2-album-on-us-all">2014</a>, a U2 album randomly showed up on everyone's iPhones? Well, I haven't known how to work iTunes since about 2011, so I never deleted it. Also, I didn't really care enough. </p><div type="image" title="A slate green Kia Sorento X-Line." height="4318" width="3071" msid="89598795" hostid="261"></div><p>About 90 seconds after I would get in the Sorento, that album would start playing if I had my phone selected as the media source. The Sorento wouldn't just let me take a bit of extra time to load Pandora or sit in silence with my own thoughts — no, no. My phone media was selected, and you bet it was going to automatically play the media on my phone, which consisted entirely of that free U2 album.</p><p>I would immediately fumble to a different music source every time. Sorry, Kia and U2.</p><h2><strong>Our impressions: An SUV that looks good and gets the job done</strong></h2><p>The more I looked at my green Sorento loaner, the more I admired it. It didn't scream for your attention, but it did keep it once you managed to notice. Its forest-green paint and brown interior are a beautiful combination, and its flaws aren't overwhelming. It's a good SUV. </p><div type="image" title="A slate green Kia Sorento X-Line." height="2446" width="4346" msid="89598799" hostid="261"></div><p>I'm sure my neighbor wasn't expecting to inspect the SUV in the driveway next door to decide whether it was green or gray. I wasn't, either. But once we decided, we couldn't help but appreciate the subtle joys of standing out from the crowd. </p><p>That's exactly what the Sorento was made for.</p>

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