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5 Things to Know About the 2024 Kia Forte GT

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1. It’s doing a farewell tour Kia has announced that the all-new K4 will replace the Forte GT, so if you want one, 2024 is your last chance. 2. It’s got the goods With a turbo 1.6-liter, 4-cylinder, manual or DCT automatic transmission and sport-tuned suspension, the Forte GT is well equipped for driving fun. 3. It’s old-school cool (part one) While most modern Kia and Hyundai models have dual digital displays, the Forte GT still serves up handsome analog gauges. 4. It’s old-school cool (part two)The conservative lines and large alloy wheels still look good – a direction Honda …

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2024 Kia Forte GT review by Ben Lewis

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We see a lot of bands and performers doing farewell tours. Last chance to enjoy the experience and say a fond goodbye. Well cars can do that, too. And our latest tester is a fine example. Kia recently introduced the all-new K4, to slot below the K5, naturally and the 4 will replace the Forte sedan. That’s kind of bittersweet for us – the new 4 is stylish, a bit larger and roomier and looks more in line with the brand’s latest direction, including everything from the EV6 to the Niro and more. It’s bittersweet because we really liked the …

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5 Things to Know About the 2024 Kia EV6 GT

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1. It’s fast.The numbers are gargantuan – press the neon green GT button on the wheel, and it calls up 576 horsepower and 545 lb.-ft of torque. 0-60 mph in a jaw-dropping 3.4 seconds! 2. Range is up for 2024Anything that reduces range anxiety is good by us. The GT is now rated at an EPA-estimated 218 miles of all-electric range – an improvement of 12 miles over the 2023 EV6 GT. Not the furthest, but certainly livable. 3. It even charges fastWith a 350 kW DC fast charger, you go from 10-80% battery charge in just 18 minutes. A …

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2024 Kia EV6 GT review by Ben Lewis

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We recently tested the 640 horse, Hyundai Ioniq 5 N and marveled at its jaw-dropping performance. But there’s another super-hot EV in the Kia/Hyundai family, and it’s the Kia EV6 GT. It’s a little more Grand Touring than out -and-out sports car, but with 576 horsepower, it’s got plenty of thrills to serve up. So, what’s Kia’s performance flagship like? Let’s check it out! Sleek Style Any trim of the EV6 is a handsome vehicle, and it’s interesting that for its performance flagship, Kia has kept things subtle – You’d be hard pressed to know this is the GT versus …

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2024 Kia EV9 GT-LINE AWD Long Range Review by Ben Lewis

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We recently tested the Lexus TX 500h, and came away impressed with the large 3-row SUV’s overall efficiency, and Lexus lusciousness. But where the TX uses a hybrid powertrain, there are still plenty of folks looking to find a 3-row, EV SUV.  So, it was perfect timing that we got into a Kia EV9 to compare. We were not only interested to see how the EV9 stacks up against the Lexus, but also to see how compares to the Kia Telluride – one of the most popular 3-row SUVs on the market. Let’s check it out! Boxy but Futuristic The …

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