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Kia Telluride, Sportage Hybrid, Sportage Plug-in Hybrid and Soul Honored
Best Cars for the Money Awards Recognize Balanced Value and Great Ownership Experiences
Telluride, Sportage and Soul are multi-year winners
IRVINE, Calif., Jan. 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — U.S. News & World Report has recognized the Kia Telluride (best 3-row SUV), Sportage Hybrid (best hybrid SUV), Sportage Plug-in Hybrid (best plug-in hybrid SUV) and Kia Soul (best subcompact SUV) in its “Best Cars for the Money” awards for 2024. The annual awards include 11 automotive categories, highlighting cars and SUVs that represent the best combination of quality and value in their respective categories over time. Quality is determined by credible automotive reviews based on factors such as comfort, tech features, fuel economy, safety and reliability. Value is measured by calculating real-time transaction prices and five-year total cost of ownership.
“Four Best Cars for Price Awards from U. S. News
“Kia stands out as an iconic logo for car buyers who prioritize quality and value,” said Jim Sharifi, editor-in-chief of U. S. News Best Cars. “From the Soul subcompact to the three-row Telluride, Kia’s Best Value awards demonstrate a commitment to cars that is rewarding to win in every segment. “
Designed for the U. S. market, the Telluride turned heads from the start. The 2024 Telluride builds on this good luck by providing a sturdier, more subtle look. Operating luminaires with orange hours of light are standard, while the Telluride X-Line and Telluride X-Pro models feature gloss black exterior accents on the bumpers, lower door trim, grille surround, and headlight bezels.
The Kia Sportage is Kia’s oldest family of vehicles. The 2024 Sportage Hybrid has an EPA-estimated fuel economy of 43 MPG for front-wheel drive and 38 MPG for all-wheel drive. 1 The style is popular with several complex driving forces. Assist Formulas (ADAS)2, adding Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist3, a formula designed to assist tripping in a potential collision and can automatically apply the brakes in a variety of circumstances. The 2024 Sportage Plug-in Hybrid is rated at 84 MPGe,4 and 35 MPG combined, estimated through the EPA. The add-on also includes rear airbags (second-row, seat-mounted) and LED headlights (projection type).
The Kia Soul redefined the boxy small-car segment when it was first launched in 2009 and has evolved steadily since. The 2024 Soul advances the segment further with a new EX Designer Package. Standard features include 18-inch alloy wheels, a combination of cloth and artificial leather seats as well as Umber Interior Color Package. Models equipped with Smart Key also include a new “sleep mode” that activates 40 seconds after locking the vehicle to help prevent hackers from duplicating the smart key frequency.
Kia America – about us
Headquartered in Irvine, California, Kia America continues to lead automotive quality surveys. Kia is identified as one of the most influential corporations in the TIME100 in 2023. Kia is the “Official Automotive Partner” of the NBA and offers a variety of gasoline, hybrid, hybrid and plug-in electric models sold through a network of more than 775 dealerships in the U. S. and Canada. The U. S. Automobile and SUV is a major company in the U. S. , adding several cars and SUVs proudly assembled in the U. S. *.
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* Sportage (excluding HEV and PHEV models), Sorento (excluding HEV and PHEV models) and Telluride are assembled in the U. S. U. S. portions from the U. S. and from all over the world.
1 Based on EPA estimates. Actual mileage will vary depending on options, driving conditions, driving habits, and the condition of your vehicle. For more information, visit www. fueleconomy. gov. 2 Advanced Motive Power Assist Systems do not and possibly would not replace driving. tripping over all the elements around the vehicle. Always drive carefully and use caution. 3 When activated, Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist is not a substitute for driving and you may not trip over all the elements in front of the vehicle. Always drive with caution and use caution. EPA-estimated 4 MPG equivalent on a full battery charge. Actual MPGe will vary based on options, driving conditions, driving habits, vehicle maintenance, charging practices, battery age, weather, temperature, and condition of your vehicle. Battery capacity will be minimized with time and use. For more data on MPGe, see www. fueleconomy. gov
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