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…

Autoblog Wraps Up Their Long-Term EV6 Review

April 1st, 2024 by
2024 Kia EV6 Front View

The 2024 Kia EV6 is a brilliant car that provides sporty performance with SUV-like utility without any real compromises to buyers. Automotive journalists around the country have been singing its praises, including Autoblog.com, who recently wrapped up their own long-term, 10,000-mile test.  In the summary of their test, Autoblog said, “The EV6 managed to be…

Limited Edition EV6 Celebrates NACTOY Utility Vehicle Of The Year Award

October 31st, 2023 by
Kia EV6 Limited Edition

Kia has debuted a special edition EV6, limited to 1,000, to commemorate winning the 2023 “Utility Vehicle of the Year” in the North American Car, Truck, and Utility Vehicle of the Year (NACTOY) competition. The special EV6 only comes in Deep Forest Green paint over Desert Beige interior with replica medallions like the ones they…

Everything You Need To Know About Home EV Charging

October 10th, 2023 by
Home Charger for the EV6

According to the Department of Energy, 80 percent of all Electric Vehicle owners charge their vehicles at home. And according to the Department of Transportation, the average driver drives about 37 miles per day. The Kia EV6 has up to 310 miles of range. All of this points to EV owners not really needing to…

Can You Save Money By Leasing A BEV?

September 27th, 2023 by

Some people swear by leasing a new car by saying it is cheaper for them over a three-year period. Some people swear by purchasing, because they believe having ownership equity is better to have if you decide to trade your car in three years. Can you actually save money, though, by leasing an all-electric car?…

Kia EV6 Receives Straight As on Cars.com’s 2023 Car Seat Fit Report Card

September 18th, 2023 by
New Kia EV6

The Kia EV6 is a sales hit and a car buyer’s dream electric vehicle. With August sales up 33% compared to the same month in 2022, people are loving the looks, performance, comfort, and usability of the well-thought-out EV from Kia.  How Vehicles Are Scored And the great news doesn’t just stop with strong sales,…

CNET Still Feels the Love in Their EV6 Long-Term Test Update

August 11th, 2023 by
2023 Kia EV6 Front View

Like so many reviewers, CNET gave the Kia EV6 high praise when the model first came out. They then took the step of taking in an EV6 for a year to see if living with the car measured up to its first impression. At this point, they have put 4,120 miles on the car during…

SlashGear Names Kia EV6 and the Kia Telluride in its 2023 Ten Best List

August 9th, 2023 by

Automotive enthusiast site SlashGear named two Kia vehicles to its list of “Best Cars of 2023 – 10 of the Top Rated Picks.” Each vehicle listed represents a category, with the EV6 recognized as the “Best EV,” and the Telluride as the “Best Family SUV.”  SlashGear selected each of its top picks based on key…

Seven Kia Models Declared Category Winners by Money Magazine

June 18th, 2023 by

Cars are major expenditures. It is often the highest expenditure an individual, couple, or family makes aside from a home purchase and one that is made more frequently. Consequently, many publications consider it a service to their readers to give their car purchase advice based on their area of expertise. Thus, it only makes sense…

How Kia is Paving the Way for EVs in the Automotive Industry

May 25th, 2023 by

Kia has established itself as a pioneer in electric vehicles as the automotive industry shifts towards more eco-friendly modes of transportation. Boasting a rich history of innovative EV models, Kia provides a captivating option for those seeking to purchase an electric car. Let’s delve deeper into the history of Kia’s electric vehicles and the reasons…

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