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 2027 Kia EV9 is here, and Kia’s all-electric three-row SUV gets a few targeted updates for the new model year: a sharper look for the Wind, a new paint color, and a Land trim that now comes standard with the Nightfall Edition Package and a big torque boost. Here is what is new and…
Kia has announced the 2027 Sorento and Sorento Hybrid, and if you are shopping for a three-row SUV in Victorville, you may be wondering whether the new model year is worth waiting for. For the gas Sorento, Kia calls the 2027 changes minimal. The bigger news is on the Sorento Hybrid, which adds a new…
The 2026 Kia Sorento comes in a lot of versions, from the value-focused LX to the rugged X-Pro, plus a Sorento Hybrid. That is great for choice, but it can make the lineup hard to sort out. Here is what each 2026 Sorento trim adds, how the Hybrid fits in, and which one makes sense…
The 2026 Kia K5 comes in a handful of trims, but most shoppers end up comparing two: the sporty-looking GT-Line and the turbocharged GT. They share the K5’s fastback shape and tech, yet they drive very differently. Here is how the 2026 K5 trims compare, what you actually get with each, and which one makes…
Kia has simplified the 2027 Sorento Plug-In Hybrid to a single, fully loaded trim: the X-Line SX-Prestige. Here is what Kia says about its power, electric range, charging, cargo and towing, written for High Desert drivers who want to know if a plug-in fits their routine. 268 hpCombined system output, per Kia 31 miAll-electric range,…
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…
The 2027 Kia Telluride is the first Telluride you can get as a hybrid, which gives High Desert shoppers a real decision: the 2.5L turbo gas model or the turbo hybrid. This guide compares them for the drives we actually make, from Victorville to the Cajon Pass, out to Vegas on the 15, and onto…
The 2027 Kia EV6 is Kia’s all-electric crossover, built around an 800-volt system that Kia says can fast charge from 10% to 80% in about 20 minutes. It carries over from 2026 with the same four trims, rear-wheel drive and available dual-motor all-wheel drive, and Kia lists an estimated range of up to 319 miles….
The Kia K5 and the Hyundai Sonata are two of the last midsize sedans standing, so shoppers who want a roomy sedan often end up comparing them. This guide puts the 2027 Kia K5 next to the Sonata, using what Kia and Hyundai publish, so you know what to look for before you test drive…
