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Kia Takes Home Three Awards for Vehicle Excellence from Cars.com

May 25th, 2024 by
2024 Kia EV6 Electric Vehicle

At Kia of Mankato, we’re thrilled to announce that Kia has been honored with three prestigious awards for vehicle excellence by the editors of Cars.com in their annual rankings. Among the winners are the 2024 Forte Sedan and 2024 Soul Crossover, which claimed first and second place in the compact car category. Additionally, the all-electric…

Kia EV9 Starts Filling its Trophy Case

May 20th, 2024 by
2024 Kia EV9

Breaking barriers as the first 3-row crossover EV from a mainstream brand, the EV9 is a vehicle that demands attention. Its unique features have not gone unnoticed by those who test, review, and award them. The EV9 has already started receiving accolades from both well-known and unexpected sources. Kia of Mankato is excited to share…

Autoblog Takes A 580 Mile Winter Road Trip In An EV9 With No Drama

May 15th, 2024 by
2024 Kia EV9 Lineup

Electric vehicles are a major hot topic for numerous reasons. However, cars like the 2024 Kia EV9 are helping to turn the tide of opinions, especially since Kia is making it easier than ever to charge and get going. In a recent review, Autoblog.com took an EV9 to the Chicago Auto Show in February. While…

What the 2024 Sorento X-Pro is All About

May 10th, 2024 by
2024 Kia Sorento SX Prestige X Pro Trim Level Front View

The Sorento receives several updates for the 2024 model year, including a new trim level. The new Sorento X-Pro slots between the 2-row Sportage X-Pro and the large 3-row Telluride X-Pro. Though not ready for rock hopping, it is the most off-road capable Sorento yet and should be a welcome choice for families that occasionally…

Kia Introduces the 2025 K4

May 6th, 2024 by
2025 Kia K4 Side View

Three decades ago, Kia debuted in the United States with a single model: a compact sedan. The Sephia, while not revolutionary, offered spaciousness, decent power, and great value. It provided the foothold that today has Kia offering a diverse range of models, from crossovers to hybrids and EVs. However, on March 27th, Kia demonstrated its…

The EV9 Is Proof Kia Is Dominating the EV Segment

May 2nd, 2024 by
Kia EV9 Awards

Amidst the surge of electric vehicle introductions of the past few years, the Kia EV9 stands out as the sole 3-row EV from a mainstream manufacturer. This exclusivity, coupled with its impressive features, makes the EV9 an ideal choice for those not willing to invest in luxury brands or risk with EV-only start-ups. Discover more…

All New Kia K4 Debuts At New York Auto Show

May 1st, 2024 by
2025 Kia K4 Side View

Kia has been on a roll, designing and engineering some of the absolute best vehicles on the market. Whether it’s the Telluride winning every award possible, the EV9 being considered the future of EV SUVs, and the EV6 as one of the sportiest and fun EV offerings out there, Kia is on everyone’s radar. At…

Telluride Earns IIHS Top Safety Pick Award

April 20th, 2024 by
2024 Kia Telluride Front View

The 2024 Kia Telluride continues to wow both journalists and buyers alike, as it has racked up award after award from the likes of Car and Driver, Cars.com, and now the IIHS as a Top Safety Pick+ for buyers looking for a safe sport utility vehicle that will protect them and their family.  What Is…

Kia EV9 Named World’s Best Car For 2024 By Women’s Worldwide Car Of The Year

April 15th, 2024 by
2024 Kia EV9 Lineup

Larger, full-size, all-electric sport utility vehicles haven’t reached the automotive market’s forefront. Big SUVs are usually seen as best when powered by a gas engine because they are large, heavy, and able to tow and haul. Kia believes they have a new formula for a comfortable, attractive family SUV that is also exceptionally usable and…

Autoblog LOVES The Kia EV9

April 10th, 2024 by
2024 Kia EV9 - Electric SUV Front View

The first-ever 2024 Kia EV9 is taking the world by storm. Not only is it winning countless Car of the Year awards, but it is also being heralded as the future of full-size all-electric SUVs. Since we haven’t seen a vehicle like this from any automaker, the EV9 sits alone but will be considered the…

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