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Three Kia models recently took home wins in U.S. News & World Report's Best Hybrid and Electric Car Awards. While the 2027 Kia Telluride Hybrid won the Best Midsize Hybrid SUV category, the 2026 Kia Niro Hybrid was named Best Subcompact Hybrid SUV. Meanwhile, U.S. News & World Report crowned the 2026 Kia Sportage PHEV the Best Compact Plug-In Hybrid SUV. The evaluation process considered several key factors, including fuel efficiency and in-house expert reviews. Let’s take a look at what these three award-winning Kia models bring to the table.

Vincentric's Best Fleet Value in America award is a highly coveted award within the auto industry. As a data, knowledge, and insight provider, Vincentric examines the "Dynamic Cost to Own" of different vehicles. Dozens of organizations use Vincentric data to gain more insight into the total costs of models like the Kia EV9.
 

IONNA - the joint venture funded by leading automakers such as BMW, General Motors, Kia, and Honda - recently announced its transition from public beta testing to full-scale national release.

The Kia EV9 continues to rack up the accolades. It was recently named Cars.com's Best Electric Vehicle of 2025. Not only does this electric-powered luxury SUV offer great comfort for the entire family, but it's also remarkably practical. Striking exterior styling and an attractive starting price make the vehicle even more appealing. Let's take a closer look at what Cars.com's team loved about the new EV9.

 

Kia's appearance at the SEMA Show was a big hit this year. They unveiled two concept EV designs that were named "ADVNTR" and "WKNDR." Their main theme for the show was adventure, and they did a great job inspiring a sense of adventure during the show in Las Vegas. SEMA highlights everything that's coming for the future of automobiles, from exciting concept designs to customized trucks, you can see the future today when you go to the annual SEMA show.
 

MotorTrend is an automobile magazine, website, TV channel, and household name in the automotive world. They are known for their thorough and accurate vehicle reviews. Consumers have been turning to MotorTrend for decades to learn about the latest cars, trucks, and SUVs. The group is even responsible for naming the first "Car of the Year" all the way back in 1949. Now, MotorTrend has awarded Kia top honors from their Ultimate Car Rankings.
 

Although many people like the idea of owning an electric vehicle or EV, they usually balk at the higher price tag. Yes, EVs are more expensive than most gasoline-powered cars, but owning one can actually save you money in the long run. Here are a few reasons why.
 

The all-new Kia Niro was one of four Kia cars named on some of KBB’s latest “Top Eco-Friendly Cars” lists, sharing the honor with the Optima Hybrid, Optima PHEV and Kia Soul EV.

Kia Motors has just picked up its 13th Red Dot Award, one of the most prestigious design awards in the world. This year, the Kia Soul EV and the all-new 2016 Kia Sorento were both recognized for their outstanding designs.

Kia has been releasing some interesting new concepts during the last few months, but the new Kia Trail’ster seems to take the cake. A turbocharged CUV that works with an electric all-wheel drive system, the Kia Trail’ster is a fascinating new look at the future of the crossover.