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We’re picking the best of the best: these are the 16 models that most impressed AutoGuide this year. Thousands of miles and hundreds of cars later, we’ve narrowed down the finalists for the 2023 AutoGuide Awards. The awards celebrate the best new cars, trucks, and utility vehicles on sale today, as chosen by our team of in-house and contributing road testers. This year, we’ve streamlined the categories, but the goal remains the same: provide car shoppers, like you dear reader, with the knowledge to make the best purchase for your particular needs. Every new or significantly updated vehicle we drove in 2022 was eligible. That also means anything we didn’t get to drive …
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Hyundai is planning some upgrades to make its EVs even more efficient, courtesy of new tech from STMicroelectronics. Underpinning the generally very good triplet of EVs, the Kia EV6, Genesis GV60, and Hyundai Ioniq 5, lies the Hyundai E-GMP platform. Stylish, efficient, and reasonably priced; Hyundai wants to make some hardware upgrades that will make them even more competitive in the market. Hyundai will use a brand-new Sillicon-Carbide power module from STMicroelectronics that should improve efficiency from the original silicon power module. This new Sillicon-Carbide module can handle up to 1200V, and is liquid-cooled, allowing for faster charge times. This new Sl…
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The 2023 Kia EV6 got a pretty big price jump. The Kia EV6’s pricing had been pretty competitive against cars like the Ford Mustang Mach-E, or even its sister model, the Hyundai Ioniq 5. But, now, the model’s got a pretty big price jump, now starting at $48,500; primarily because Kia killed the base trim. Known as “Light” the Kia EV6’s former base trim originally started at $41,800, not including the $1,295 destination fee. Now, the new base trim is the “Wind” trim, which also got a $1,000 price increase, making the cheapest way to get in a Kia EV6, $48,500. It’s not a wanton price increase, the base Light trim came with a smaller battery, less range, and less power t…
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Hyundai’s new Georgia EV plant, won’t just make Hyundai-branded EVs. Announced about the same time as the groundbreaking ceremony, Kia announced that the new Savanna, Georgia EV plant under construction will also be used to produce Kia EVs, too. This $5.54 billion plant will produce both EVs and EV batteries and should start pumping out EVs by the start of 2025. In all, it’s a part of an agreement between the state of Georgia and Hyundai to provide around 8,100 jobs and help develop the state into a high-tech manufacturing hub. This news dovetails neatly with Kia’s already existing Georgia area manufacturing. Kia’s CEO Sean Yoon claims that in tandem with its suppliers,…
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The 2023 Kia Niro EV is only a little more expensive than last year’s model. Kia just revealed pricing levels for the fully-electric version of the Kia Niro; a base Kia Niro EV will cost a buyer $40,745, including the $1,295 destination fee. This time, the Kia Niro EV is only offered in two trims, the price leading Wind, and the upper trimmed Wave. The Wave trim will set a buyer back $45,745, including the destination fee. In all, the base Kia Niro EV is roughly $10,000 more expensive than the standard hybrid Niro. Both trims are well equipped for the price and class, getting driver safety goodies like lane keep assist. Stepping up from the Wind to the Wave trim adds …
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Hyundai is hurrying to make its EV efforts even stronger. In a bombshell announcement made to the public, Hyundai announced its intent to overhaul and streamline its EV operations in several key ways. The whole move will cost at least a staggering $12.6 billion to develop, starting from now, until 2030. Hyundai wants a “software-defined” EV experience, to bring the business to its EV competition. First up, Hyundai is developing a new operating system that will be deployed in all Kia, Hyundai, and Genesis vehicles, including ICE and hybrid ones, by 2025. This new OS is designed to work at “blazing speeds” and offer over-the-air updates; a move that Hyundai says will incr…
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The 2023 Kia Niro Plug-in hybrid might be a solid buy. Pricing for the 2023 Kia Niro Plug-In Hybrid (now formally marked as PHEV) has been unveiled, and on paper, it looks to be a pretty competitive little crossover. The 2023 Kia Niro PHEV starts at $33,740 for the EX trim and $39,490 for the SX Premium trim. The PHEV only comes in two trims; no base LX PHEV, though. Those prices don’t include the $1,295 destination fee. All 2023 Kia Niro PHEVs have an upgraded version of the 1.6-liter, electric motor, and six-speed dual-clutch automatic – the Niro PHEV has a larger electric motor than the standard Niro Hybrid. Meaning, instead of 139 horsepower, the Niro PHEV is good …
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Kia unveils some pricing and ownership details for the 2023 Niro Crossover. The Kia Niro was fully redesigned for the 2023 model year, but until now, pricing has been purely speculative. For 2023, the Kia Niro will start at $27,785 for the base LX trim, $30,385 for the mid-tier EX trim, and $33,785 for the topmost SX trim. These prices include the $1,295 destination fee. The SX and EX trim has an available touring package, that adds attractive styling touches.” Keep in mind, this is for the hybrid Niro, pricing on the PHEV or full EV Niro hasn’t been released yet. Still, Kia is making things easier for Niro EV owners, though. The brand is including 500 kilowatt-hours w…
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Kia’s fully-electric, Telluride-sized crossover is almost here. The seven-seat EV space has few options; the Tesla Model X is expensive, and the Tesla Model Y and Mercedes-Benz EQB’s third rows are pretty tiny. So, it was only a matter of time before some automaker created a seven-passenger EV with space for real adults. The Kia EV9 concept was well-received, and now we’ve got some on-the-road prototype images of the thing, as it nears its completion. Currently, on testing in Seoul, the EV9 will be Kia’s flagship model. Kia claims it will “ revolutionize the large electric SUV segment while accelerating Kia’s brand transformation and affirming its leadership in susta…
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The Kia EV6 is Kia’s most powerful car, ever. Released during Pebble Beach, the Kia EV6 GT is the top-of-the-line variant of the EV6 crossover. It boasts 576 horsepower split between two motors, enabling AWD. The super-powered Kia will sprint from 0-60 in 3.4 seconds, and keep pulling all the way up to a 168 MPH top speed. There’s even a drift mode for all you power sliding hooligans reading this, salivating over those specs. 2023 EV6 GT Outside, the Kia EV6 looks somewhat similar to the Kia EV6 GT-Line currently on sale, but a few changes differentiate the two. Firstly, the EV6 GT’s exterior has neon accents in key areas. The 21-inch wheels sit in front of neon gree…
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Most everyone agrees that the Kia EV6 is a slick-looking car, both inside and out. Now, the model line has a tangible award extolling its virtues. In a press announcement from Kia Motors America, the brand told everyone that the 2022 EV6 is the winner of a Wards Auto 10 Best Interiors & UX award. For those unfamiliar, Wards Auto is a longstanding automotive publication that dates back to the 1920s. It’s been a stalwart organization that has some of the most well-respected awards programs, like the Wards 10 best engines list. For the Ward’s Auto 10 Best Interiors & UX award, vehicles that are new or have had heavily reworked interiors are evaluated on a series …
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Kia’s original Niro small crossover was notable for one reason: You could get a hybrid, a plug-in hybrid, or a full EV. Aside from that clever trick (the only crossover shape to do it), there wasn’t much to take note of. It wasn’t an exciting vehicle, and better PHEV and EV models quickly arrived on the market to dull the shine even more. Get a Quote on a New Kia Niro There’s an all-new Kia Niro on the way, though. It’s bigger inside, has more distinctive styling, adds some of the latest tech, and gets some mild powertrain improvements. AutoGuide got to spend some time with the new Niro – now the only vehicle with hybrid, PHEV, and EV choices – at the 2022 New York In…
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The Kia Telluride, with its rugged looks, huge cabin, and surprising levels of luxury, was a huge hit for the automaker when it arrived in 2019. This year, Kia is giving the three-row crossover an update that helps make it more capable and gives it more high-tech features as well as new off-road abilities. We got to check it out in-depth and up-close at the New York International Auto Show, and here are five things we think you’ll like to know about the 2023 Kia Telluride. Get a Quote on a New Kia Telluride X-Pro Off-Road For 2023, Telluride gets two new X versions, each one marking the spot for a different group of buyers. X-Line is the one that’s for buyers who wa…
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We’re going to keep beating this drum: the best family vehicle remains the humble minivan. There are practical reasons, of course, like space and convenience. But how about sliding doors eliminating the chances of the little ones accidentally bonking the car beside you at the grocery store? How about how the lower ride height makes them drive more like cars than high-riding SUVs? Forget all of that. Those family trips to Disneyland aren’t going to pay for themselves, right? Well then it’s good that minivans are more affordable than the image-conscious SUVs out there. In pure vehicle-for-dollars amount, nothing comes close to the minivan. This short list highlights the…
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Kia’s oldest model will see a dramatic update this year. The Kia Sportage has been a mainstay of the brand’s lineup since the ’90s. Now competing in the hyper-competitive compact crossover segment, the current model is, well, a little too compact when measuring up to the competition. Such is the pace of the segment. “It’s just missing any truly stand-out features to push it ahead of the pack” we said when we reviewed the 2021 Sportage. Kia is looking to change that with the 2023 model. We spent a short time poking around a pre-production example at Kia Canada’s main office, ahead of a drive in the EV6 (more on that next week). Larger, better equipped, and with styling…
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Fast*, new, or affordable: pick two. Or in the case of these 10 cars, all three. While some of us might bemoan the lack of affordable performance cars out there, it’s not a barren desert of identical silver compact crossovers. In fact, even at the low price of just $30,000—two-thirds the average new-car transaction as of September 2021, according to Kelley Blue Book—there’s still plenty of performance options to be had. You won’t be swinging a V8 for this price, but that’s okay: some of these cars would demolish a turn-of-the-century V8 muscle car at the strip and at the track. And you’ll still get most of the modern amenities expected of a new car. With that out of t…
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Diminutive. Tiny. Efficient. Whatever you call them, these are the smallest new cars you can buy. Some of them, as you’ll no doubt note, are not cars at all. As manufacturers continue to abandon the old style and chase crossover sales, the latter have moved in to fill the gap. To wit: Nissan’s smallest car, the “sub-compact” Versa, is nearly three feet longer than the shortest new car on sale. It doesn’t even make the cut here. To show off the diversity of the market, we’ve grouped related cars together. That’s resulted in a few surprises that we hadn’t realized. Where else are you going to see a Mitsubishi Mirage, Jeep Renegade, and Toyota GR86 all rubbing shoulders …
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It’s okay to admit it: some cars are just better-looking than others. We know, beauty is in the eye of the beholder and all that. But it’s safe to say some cars appeal to more people than others. The cars that make you turn around for another look every time you park them up. The ones that get the all-knowing nod from passersby. The best-looking cars make us feel good every time we’re in them, and what price can you put on that sort of happiness? SEE ALSO: Top 10 Affordable Cars with Surprisingly Higher-End Interiors All that said, listed alphabetically below are the 10 new cars we at AutoGuide think are the most aesthetically pleasing, Don’t agree, or have some sugg…
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Eight category winners will be announced early in 2022, including Utility Vehicle and Car of the Year. Here they are: the best of the best. We’ve narrowed down the finalists for the 2022 AutoGuide Awards, and these 32 vehicles, spread across eight categories, are it. After driving dozens of new cars over the past 12 months, our in-house and contributing road testers have separated the wheat from the chaff. Our goal has always been to provide car shoppers with the insights and knowledge to make the right purchase for their needs. These are the cars that delivered the best experiences, that went above and beyond our expectations within their respective classes. We would…
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While it may seem that automakers are focusing more on fuel efficiency than performance these days, cars are actually getting faster and (in some cases) cheaper. If you’re in the market for a performance car under $50,000, you might be surprised just how fast they can get. Taking a look at 0-60 mph acceleration times, we have compiled a list of the Top 10 fastest vehicles available on today’s market for under $50,000 including destination. 10. Mercedes-AMG CLA 35 – 4.8 seconds SEE ALSO: 2021 Mercedes-AMG GLB 35 Review: The Hot Hatch for Grown-Ups The Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class has already done wonders for the German automaker in terms of sales, and the CLA 35 turns u…
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Winter is either around the corner or already unleashing its full, snow-spewing furry. There’s no escaping its cold embrace. But life doesn’t stop just because it’s frosty and slippery outside. We have busy lives, with places to go and people to see. Regardless of the worst winter has in store for us, we must still venture out. So being equipped to best handle the elements is key. Like, for instance, having a proper winter-ready vehicle. Although nearly any vehicle can be driven through the winter with the proper tires and due care taken behind the wheel, many turn to SUVs as their winter weapons of choice. But what is the best SUV for snow and ice? It’s tough to narr…
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Sometimes seven seats are not enough. Whether transporting half a hockey team, or getting roped into shuttle driving a kid’s birthday party – sometimes a SUV needs more than the standard six or seven seats. What’s needed are two rows of benches, sporting three seatbelts each. Recently, it appears manufacturers are getting the message that their mid-to-full-size SUVs need to have at least one eight seat option. A few years ago, the number of eight seat SUV offerings totalled in the single digits. Today, there are nearly 20 of these people packers. But which 8 seater SUV is right for you, the hardworking consumer? See Also: Buyer’s Guide: The Best SUV Tires To help …
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One of the most wonderful sensations come when you command a whole handful of power just with the flexing of your right foot. Horsepower is an intoxicating element when it comes to driving, but that doesn’t mean that it’s saved for the most expensive vehicles out there. We’ve updated our list of affordable cars with 300 or more horsepower. Most of the vehicles here are coupes, but a trio of sedans squeezed in, proving fun can come in four-doors. All cars are arranged in order of price including destination. Here is our list of Top 10 Cheapest Cars with 300 Horsepower: 10. 2021 Subaru WRX STI: 310 hp, $38,170 SEE ALSO: 2019 Subaru WRX Raiu Review With 310 horsepow…
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We’ll see the full EV9 Concept at the LA Auto Show next week. Where there’s a Hyundai EV, a Kia one can’t be too far behind. Last week Hyundai teased its LA-bound SEVEN concept, a big EV that should preview the brand’s upcoming Ioniq 7. Now it’s Kia’s turn, with the Korean brand showing off the Concept EV9 ahead of the festivities next week. While it shares a naming convention with the upcoming EV6, the EV9 goes in a very different styling direction. These initial teasers suggest an ultra-modern take on the boxier models in the family, like the Soul and Telluride. The surfacing is clean, with angular wheel arches breaking up the vast expanses of metal. LED headlights …
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The little sedan will now start from $20,085 in America. Kia has given its bread-and-butter Forte a little sprucing up for 2022. The compact sedan—and, in Canada, a five-door hatchback—sees more expressive styling front and rear, plus better in-cabin technology and a more comprehensive suite of safety assists. SEE ALSO: 2021 Kia K5 GT Review: An Almost-Perfect Everyday Sport Sedan Up front, the Forte adopts new interior headlight elements, which pull inspiration from both the larger K5 and upcoming EV6. On the high-performance GT, a curvier front bumper design provides more red highlights to match the grille, wrapping around the foglight enclosures. Around back, the …
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