The 2027 Kia EV3 is a compact electric SUV with a big range number on its larger battery. If you are cross-shopping small electric SUVs in the High Desert, here is how the EV3 compares with the Toyota C-HR, the Nissan Leaf and the Chevrolet Equinox EV on range, power and charging. 321 miEPA-estimated range,…
The three-row SUV you pick usually comes down to a handful of things: power, towing, seating and how it handles a long High Desert drive with the whole family. The 2027 Kia Telluride is all-new, and it now offers a turbo-hybrid. Here is how it lines up against three popular rivals, the Honda Pilot, Hyundai…
The 2027 Kia Niro Hybrid is built for drivers who want the most miles per gallon, while the 2027 Kia Sportage Hybrid gives you more cargo room, more power and available all-wheel drive. Here is how the two compare for everyday driving around Victorville and the High Desert. 50 mpgNiro Hybrid combined, as listed by…
Three of the most popular electric crossovers on High Desert shopping lists are the 2026 Kia EV6, the 2026 Hyundai IONIQ 5 and the Tesla Model Y. All three offer all-electric range, fast charging and room for five. This comparison lines up the figures each manufacturer publishes so you can see where each one fits…
Two of the most talked-about electric three-row SUVs in the High Desert are the 2027 Kia EV9 and the Hyundai IONIQ 9. Both seat up to seven, both offer fast DC charging, and both aim at families who want a big electric vehicle. This comparison looks at range, charging, power, space and towing so you…
The Kia K4 comes in two body styles: a sedan and a hatchback. They share the same wheelbase and engines, so the choice comes down to how you use your car. Here is how the K4 Sedan and K4 Hatchback compare on size, cargo space, fuel economy and trims, and which one fits life in…
The Kia Telluride, Volkswagen Atlas and Honda Pilot often land on the same shortlist for families who need three rows. All three seat seven or more and tow up to around 5,000 lbs, but they take different approaches to power, fuel economy and off-road capability. Here is how the 2027 Telluride compares with the 2027…
If you are shopping Kia’s three-row SUVs, you have probably narrowed it down to the Sorento or the Telluride, and you want to know which one will be easier to live with for the long haul. Here is what Kia and J.D. Power have published about quality, warranty and day-to-day ownership, plus the practical differences…
The 2027 Kia Telluride and the Hyundai Palisade often come up together in three-row SUV searches, and both now offer a hybrid. If your family is weighing one against the other, the differences come down to fuel economy, towing, engines and how each one is set up for the way you drive. Here is a…
The 2027 Kia Sportage comes three ways: a gas model, a hybrid you never plug in, and a plug-in hybrid with Kia-estimated electric range for short trips. That is a real decision for High Desert drivers, whether your week is a commute down the hill from Victorville, errands around Hesperia and Apple Valley, or weekend…
