Kia Expert Reviews
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Read on to learn five things we like about the refreshed Kia Sorento and two things we don’t after time spent driving one.
By Jim Travers
After an extended drive in the top-level GT-Line Turbo trim of the 2026 Kia K4 Hatchback, we can tell you that it’s close to exactly the same driving experience of the sedan.
By Conner Golden
West Coast Bureau Chief
After driving a top-of-the-line 2025 Kia Telluride SX-Prestige X-Pro, we're reminded why the Telluride remains so popular — and where it needs to improve.
By Brian Normile
Road Test Editor
Read here for four things we like about the 2025 Kia Carnival Hybrid and two things we don’t after time behind the wheel.
By Jim Travers
The Kia Sportage gets a nicely executed refresh for 2026 that gives it a slightly more conventional look and some welcome new standard and available features.
By Damon Bell
Senior Research Editor
The 2025 Kia K4 is more spacious, more stylish and more high-tech than the Forte it replaces, and the GT-Line trim is an especially compelling package.
By Stef Schrader
News Editor
With wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone connectivity added to all trim levels of the 2024 Sorento, Kia has fixed this three-row SUV’s most significant weakness and made it an even better choice than its more popular competitors.
By Brian Normile
Road Test Editor
The 2025 Carnival’s new hybrid system isn’t as powerful as the standard gas V-6, but its significant improvement in efficiency is a welcome addition, as are the Carnival’s stylistic and equipment changes.
By Conner Golden
West Coast Bureau Chief
For 2024, a freshening brings improvements that enable the Seltos to compete in an increasingly crowded assortment of subcompact SUVs.
By Jim Travers
The 2024 Kia EV9, the world’s first semi-affordable three-row electric family SUV is big, bold and expensive — but excellent to drive and use.
By Aaron Bragman
Detroit Bureau Chief