almost three years ago, is expected to arrive in Kia showrooms in Q2 2025.  With new styling and technologies, the 2026 Sportage offers three powertrains with a trim range that now includes the rugged X-Line and X-Pro Prestige trims. Certain Sportage trims are assembled in the U.S., alongside the Telluride, Sorento, and all-electric EV6 and EV9 at Kia’s manufacturing plant in West Point, Georgia.  • ICE models have a 187-hp 2.5-liter I-4 e...

News  Updated at: 2024/11/23

is driving forward on all fronts,” said Steven Center, COO & EVP, Kia America.  The Kia press conference is scheduled to take place November 21 at 9:45 a.m. Pacific Time.  As a reminder, certain 2025 EV9 all-electric three-row SUV, Sportage (excludes HEV/PHEV), Sorento (excludes HEV/PHEV), and Telluride vehicles are assembled in the United States from U.S. and globally sourced parts. (Kia press release on November 14, 2024)...

News  Updated at: 2024/11/15

Motor Vehicle Safety Standards. The tire features a built-in Wear Guage enabling drivers to monitor tire tread depth throughout the tire’s life. The Assurance WeatherReady 2 is available in 58 sizes, from 16 to 22 inches in rim diameter. It is compatible with a range of vehicles including the Kia Telluride, GMC Acadia, Jeep Grand Cherokee, Ford Explorer, Mercedes GLE, Honda CR-V, and Toyota Camry.  (The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company press rel...

News  Updated at: 2024/08/29

Kia recalls 462,869 Tellurides in U.S. over power seat fire risk On June 5, Kia America announced it is recalling 462,869 2020-2024 Telluride SUVs in the U.S. due to a front power seat motor that may overheat due to a stuck power seat slide knob, which can result in a fire while parked or driving. The U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) said owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repai...

News  Updated at: 2024/06/08

eorgia.  This is the culmination of a more than USD 200 million plant expansion which added approximately 200 new jobs and flexibility to assemble both EVs and traditional products om the same assembly line. The 2025 EV9 is the first EV assembled in the state of Georgia and joins the award-winning Telluride, Sorento, and Sportage SUVs currently assembled at Kia’s West Point facility. Kia produced its first vehicle at the plant almost 15 years ...

News  Updated at: 2024/06/01

Kia recalls 427,407 Telluride crossovers in U.S. over risk of rolling away On March 26, the U.S. National Highway Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA) announced that Kia America is recalling 427,407 model year 2020-24 Telluride vehicles in the U.S. over a potential defect that could cause those vehicles to roll away while in park. The intermediate shaft and right front driveshaft on those vehicles might not be fully engaged because of "su...

News  Updated at: 2024/03/29

Kia, Middle East and Africa to showcase its vehicles at the Geneva International Motor Show 2023, Qatar On October 5, Kia Middle East & Africa announced that it will be showcasing its range of vehicles, including Telluride, Sportage, K8 HEV, K5 HEV, Sorento HEV, EV6, EV9, and the concept EV5 at the Geneva International Motor Show, from October 5-14, 2023, in Doha, Qatar. Kia will be hosting a press conference at the show on October 6, 2023, to un...

News  Updated at: 2023/10/05

advance reservation program ahead of market launch in Q4 2023.  •  Expected to be assembled in West Point, Georgia, beginning in 2024, the EV9 will be the first Kia EV to be assembled in the U.S. and is the second based on the modular E-GMP platform.  •  The EV9 is slightly longer than the Telluride SUV at 197.4 inches long, and is 77.9 inches wide, 70.1 inches high, and has a 122.0-inch wheelbase for an upper trim.  •  Two battery s...

News  Updated at: 2023/08/23

rds) and Toyota Motor Corporation (three awards). The Porsche 911 was the highest-ranking individual model (914).  The complete list of award recipients includes:   •  Hyundai Motor Group: Genesis GV60, Hyundai Santa Cruz, Kia Carnival, Kia EV6, Kia Forte, Kia K5, Kia Rio, Kia Stinger and Kia Telluride   •  BMW AG: BMW 7 Series, BMW X4, BMW iX, MINI Cooper and MINI Countryman   •  Toyota Motor Corporation: Lexus IS, Lexus RX and T...

News  Updated at: 2023/07/21

00 million in its West Point assembly plant and creating 200 additional jobs in preparation for the assembly of the all-electric 2024 EV9 three-row SUV in the second quarter of 2024. The EV9 will be the first EV for Kia to be assembled in North America and combines all the best SUV elements of the Telluride with the best EV elements of the EV6, mixing capability with technology and refined elegance.The EV9 will be joining the Telluride, Sorento ...

News  Updated at: 2023/07/13

2024, making it the first Kia EV to be assembled locally.   • Developed on E-GMP architecture dedicated to EVs with fourth-generation battery technology, the EV9 enhances space with seating for up to seven passengers.   • At up to 197.4 inches in length, the EV9 is slightly longer than the Telluride SUV and comparable in height (up to 70.1 inches) and width (77.9 inches).   • The EV9 will be available with a standard 76.1 kWh battery...

News  Updated at: 2023/04/06

Kia launches revised 2023 Telluride flagship SUV in U.S. On October 27, Kia announced the launch of the revised 2023 Telluride SUV as it makes its way to dealerships across the U.S.The 2023 Telluride builds upon the success of the original with two new rugged trim levels (X-Line and X-Pro) that help the Telluride track further through urban, suburban, off-road and ranch-style landscapes.Designed for the U.S. market, the 2023 Telluride underwent e...

News  Updated at: 2022/11/01

NYIAS 2022: Kia introduces 2023 Telluride SUV flagship On April 13, Kia introduced the new 2023 Telluride SUV flagship at the New York International Auto Show.The three-row eight-passenger Telluride returns with an array of enhancements that build upon the success of the original with two all-new trim levels for 2023: X-Line and X-Pro.Designed specifically for the U.S., the Telluride undergoes some exterior restyling for a more rugged and refine...

News  Updated at: 2022/04/14

NYIAS 2022: Kia teases the new Telluride SUV ahead of NYAIS debut On April 7, Kia offered the first images of the new Telluride three-row SUV set to debut at the New York International Auto Show (NYIAS) on April 13.The redesigned Telluride features bold new design elements inside and out, along with more capability offered through an expanded trim line, including the new X-Pro variant. With room for seven or eight passengers, the Telluride offers...

News  Updated at: 2022/04/12

 • Nissan Sentra (small car)   • Nissan Rogue Sport (subcompact SUV)USD 25,000-USD 35,000   • Subaru Forester (small SUV)   • Toyota Prius/Prius Prime (hybrid/plug-in hybrid)   • Honda Accord (midsize sedan)USD 35,000-USD 45,000   • Toyota RAV4 Prime (two-row SUV)   • Kia Telluride (midsize three-row SUV)   • Honda Ridgeline (compact pickup)USD 45,000-USD 55,000   • Lexus RX (luxury midsize SUV)   • Ford Mus...

News  Updated at: 2022/02/19

Kia begins production of all-new 2023 Sportage in West Point, Georgia On February 1, Kia officially began production of the all-new 2023 Sportage subcompact SUV at the plant’s facility in West Point, Georgia. Sportage now joins the Telluride SUV, Sorento SUV and K5 mid-size sedan as the fourth model on Kia Georgia’s production line.Kia’s West Point plant began mass production in 2009 and currently has an annual capacity of 340,000 units.(Ki...

News  Updated at: 2022/02/04

ailable and shipment will be by the end of November.In addition, other new generation models of KIA that will be launched in the near future have also been unveiled, including all-new Kia Sorento SUV (expected to be sold from March 2022), Kia Sportage C-SUV model (to go on sale from June 2022), Kia Telluride large-sized SUV (scheduled to go on sale by the end of 2022), and Kia EV6, the first BEV model of the KIA brand, expected to go on sale in Q...

News  Updated at: 2021/10/11

Kia to idle West Point plant due to semiconductor shortage On May 24, Kia announced that it will idle production at its assembly plant in West Point, Georgia for two days later this week, May 27-28, due to the supply of semiconductor components used in its vehicles.The West Point plant, which builds the Telluride and Sorento crossover utility vehicles, as well as the K5 sedan, has a production capacity of 340,000 vehicles per year.(multiple sourc...

News  Updated at: 2021/05/26

on in the lineup.The E-GMP modular platform, with a long wheelbase and wide stance, maximizes development efficiency and enables the Kia brand to expand its dedicated EV portfolio across multiple vehicle segments, including sedans, CUVs, and SUVs.The EV6 has the same 114.2-inch wheelbase as the Kia Telluride, and compares with the width of a Ford Mustang Mach E and the wheelbase and ground clearance of a Tesla Model Y.The EV6 offers a wide array ...

News  Updated at: 2021/05/20

ign. The 2022 Stinger will be revealed on March 16 at 1 PM EST.The Kia Stinger sport sedan was first introduced in 2017.Headquartered in Irvine, California, Kia Motors America has a network of more than 750 dealers in the U.S., including cars and SUVs proudly as well as cars and SUVs, including the Telluride, Sorento and K5, assembled in West Point, Georgia from U.S. and globally sourced parts. (Kia Motors America press release on March 8, 2021)...

News  Updated at: 2021/03/09