These days, SUVs are the most popular type of vehicle. The advantages of an SUV include better cargo capacity and overall flexibility. Before you stop by your Frederick, MD dealership, learn which Kia SUV has the best fuel economy.
Which Is the Most Fuel-Efficient Kia SUV?
The most fuel-efficient SUV in the 2023 Kia lineup is, by far, the Kia EV6, specifically the Long Range models. The 2023 Kia EV6 Long Range with rear-wheel drive has an EPA estimate of 134 MPGe in the city, 101 MPGe on the highway, and 117 MPGe combined. This fully electric Kia has other models to consider, too.
While the Standard Range RWD model has the same fuel economy, the Long Range AWD models differ. The EV6 Long Range AWD with 19-inch tires has a combined estimate of 109 MPGe, while the model with 20-inch tires has a combined estimate of 96 MPGe.
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Aside from the outstanding EV6, Kia has a variety of hybrid and electric SUVs to choose from. The fully electric 2023 Kia Niro EV gets 126 MPGe in the city, 101 MPGe on the highway, and 113 MPGe combined. The 2023 Kia Niro PHEV, which has a 1.6L, four-cylinder engine, has a total hybrid system EPA estimate of 108 MPGe, while the regular engine has a combined estimate of 48 MPG.
The 2023 Kia Sorento PHEV gets 79 MPGe with its hybrid engine and 34 MPG with the regular gas engine. The 2023 Kia Sportage PHEV also has an impressive fuel economy of 84 MPGe for the hybrid powertrain and a combined estimate of 35 MPG for the combustion engine.
What About Non-Hybrid and Non-Electric Vehicles?
The 2023 Kia lineup is exceptionally diverse when it comes to SUVs. One of the most fuel-efficient SUV models is the 2023 Kia Seltos. For the FWD Seltos, the SUV gets 29 MPG in the city and 35 MPG on the highway, while the AWD Seltos gets 27 MPG in the city and 31 MPG on the road. The famous 2023 Kia Soul is another SUV with excellent fuel economy since this model gets 28 MPG in the city and 33 MPG on the highway.
What About Next Year’s Lineup?
In 2024, Kia will continue the fuel efficiency trend with several of its most popular vehicle models. Returning models like the fully electric EV6 and the Niro still leads the pack in fuel economy. Hybrid models for the 2024 Kia Sorento also promise excellent fuel economy.
Whether you’re looking forward to a 2024 model or you have your heart set on a 2023 Kia, you can expect unbeatable fuel economy from SUVs in the Kia family. Contact DARCARS Kia of Frederick to schedule a test drive today.
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