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Kia needed an electric Sportage on the market. The Kia EV5 is an (almost) perfect bet for the European family

February 21, 2026 by usatoday24

Kia has been building one of the most interesting ranges of electric cars on the market for years. The EV family has managed to establish itself as one of the most attractive and risky options. From the Kia EV6 and its particular design to the most rational EV3 and the monstrous EV9. Now, the company has placed the EV5 on the market, one of the most rational proposals and necessary for your current offer. South Koreans needed a car that would perform the functions of the Kia Sportage, one of their best-selling models, with completely electric technology. And his proposal is as solvent as it is rational and attractive. Kia EV5 technical sheet New Kia EV5 Body type five-seater SUV Measurements and weight 4,610 meters long, 1,875 meters wide and 1,680 meters high. Wheelbase of 2,750 meters. 1800 kg weight. Trunk 566 liters with the sum of the front and rear trunk. Maximum power 160 kW (217 HP) and 295 Nm. WLTP consumption 16.9 kWh/100 km DGT environmental distinctive Zero emissions. Driving aids (ADAS) Mandatory by the European Union. Others Triple screen: 12.3-inch instrument panel 12.3-inch central screen 5-inch climate control screen Android Auto and Apple Car Play compatibility. Wireless mobile phone charging. Harman Kardon sound system as option. Electric hybrid. No. Plug-in hybrid. No. Electric Yeah. 81.4 kWh battery with 530 km of WLTP autonomy Versions with double motor (all-wheel drive) and a more powerful GT option will arrive. Price and release Now available With 81.4 kWh battery from 46,070 euros before aid (from 39,490 euros with discounts and aid) Why does an electric car have less autonomy than advertised? Balance is the word We could say explain the Kia EV5 with a football simile. The Kia EV5 is like a sober doorman. If you don’t like football, a goalkeeper sober He is the one who flees from eccentricities, the one who turns spectacular saves into simple saves. And a stop is just the final result of a very in-depth previous exercise, of strenuous training to be strong in the legs and extensive knowledge to position oneself in the right place at the right time. Whether the stop is complicated because it is attached to the lower corner of one of the posts or to give security to the team by taking the ball in a lateral center. Can an eccentric goalkeeper be good? Yes. And very good indeed. There are goalkeepers who earn their fame for stops that seem impossible, for having reflexes typical of the animal world. But it is no less true that many of these saves are only the result of having made a bad previous decision, of reaching the ball in a hurry for the simple fact of being worse positioned under the goal. Something like this happens with the Kia EV5. It is not a spectacular car in any sense. But almost everything is done grating at a very high level. It’s not eccentric, it’s not surprising. But it is a good electric car. A very interesting option if you are looking for a good family car as the only vehicle at home. And the Kia EV5 does not have the imprint and footprint of the EV9. Nor is it committed to that monolithic aspect of the EV3 that makes it so particular and that polarizes opinions about its design so much. This intermediate option seems like a kind of softened version of both cars without losing that muscular appearance, playing with straight and very pronounced edges. Its appearance, in fact, makes it appear larger. Its 4.61 meters seem to be more when you have it in front of you for the first time. We are, however, at figures very much to the taste of the European customer, who in this type of car largely opts for vehicles slightly larger than four and a half meters. With a wheelbase of 2.75 meters, the space for the rear seats is very good and maintains a trunk that, adding a front space in which little more than the charging cables can fit, reaches 566 liters. In the front area, it maintains the aesthetics and layout that has been accompanying the brand’s latest launches. The instrument panel and the central screen are embraced by the same frame, with a third digital space that unites both surfaces. All of this is supported on a kind of very clean horizontal desktop with touch buttons on the surface. On the steering wheel and the central area we have a multitude of physical buttons with some details that we liked. The instrument panel is displayed on a widely configurable 12.3-inch screen in its central area. In it we can find graphics of all kinds, from consumption to navigation or what the infotainment system is playing. Above the view we have a clear Head-Up Display with precise information for driving. The central screen, compatible with Android Auto and Apple CarPlayit is also 12.3 inches. Here, the possibilities are very wide and it has interesting solutions, such as a vertically sliding widget that supports the information displayed by the browser. However, I have two problems. The first is that it has so many shortcuts and so many functions to customize that it forces you to overcome a certain learning curve to be clear where each function is. I, who hadn’t gotten into a Kia for a while, had to spend some time finding, for example, the consumption data. My second problem is in the representation of the icons and shortcuts. The black background is useful to avoid confusing the driver but I think there is a lack of contrast in the icons. I, at least, have had some difficulty reading them clearly. I would have to test the car further to see if this can be fixed by, for example, increasing the screen brightness. Between both screens there is a third space in which the air conditioning is controlled. It seems like a good one to me. We have the basic … Read more

New KIA EV2, features, price, technical sheet

January 10, 2026 by usatoday24

Not all electric cars are designed to convince the same type of driver. Some seek to demonstrate how far technology can go; others simply fit into real life. He Kia EV2 It clearly belongs to this second group. A small, electric SUV made in Europe which is presented as the starting point of the brand’s electric range. Its formula is quite specific: make sense for those looking to make the leap to an electric car without spending too much. The EV2 is a vehicle that Kia fits within the B segment, the second most popular in Europe. Its development is based on a specific electrical architecture and a format designed to combine contained dimensions with a five-door configuration and elevated stance. Within the brand’s catalogue, it is positioned as the smallest model in its electric offering, a positioning that conditions both its design, its specifications and its general approach. KIA EV2 technical sheet KIA EV2 standard KIA EV2 long distance Platform E-GMP E-GMP Length (mm) 4,060 4,060 Width (mm) 1,800 1,800 Height (mm) 1,575 1,575 Battle (mm) 2,565 Battery (kWh) 42.2 61.0 Range (km, WLTP) 317 448 DC fast charging (10-80%) 0:29 0:30 AC charging (11 kW / 22 kW) 4:05 / 2:35 5:35 / 3:00 Wheels 205/65 R16 215/50 R18 225/45 R19 (GT-Line) 205/65 R16 215/50 R18 225/45 R19 (GT-Line) Trunk volume (l, VDA) 362 (5 seats) 403 (4 seats with sliding and reclining seats) 362 (5 seats) 403 (4 seats with sliding and reclining seats) Functional equipment Digital Key 2.0, Remote Key Parking System (RSPA Entry), MFR LED headlights, Harman/Kardon Premium Audio System, Vehicle Charging (V2L), Vehicle to Grid Charging (V2G), OTA Remote Updates Digital Key 2.0, Remote Key Parking System (RSPA Entry), MFR LED headlights, Harman/Kardon Premium Audio System, Vehicle Charging (V2L), Vehicle to Grid Charging (V2G), OTA Remote Updates A small electric car, with the ambition of being a daily car In the electrical section, the EV2 is articulated around two very different configurations. The first has a 42.2 kWh battery, while the second increases the capacity to 61.0 kWh. Kia esteem for them ranges of up to 317 and between 440 and 448 kilometers respectively, figures corresponding to the cycle WLTP. We are faced with a double proposal that allows the vehicle to be adjusted to different use profiles, from regular urban trips to a greater margin for longer journeys without frequent recharging. If we focus on the charging system, both versions use a 400 V architecture and support fast charging in direct current, with times that Kia places between 29 and 30 minutes depending on the battery. In alternating current, the EV2 supports powers of 11 kW and 22 kW, a combination that expands the possibilities both in the home environment and in the public network. By dimensions, the EV2 is around four meters in length, a size that is especially common in the European B-SUV segment. This format, of course, is convenient for moving in urban environments. Kia combines compact proportions with design features that reinforce that perception, such as the raised stance and marked wheel arches, without giving up a line designed for everyday use. Beyond the exterior size, the use of interior space is one of its key arguments. With a wheelbase of 2,565 millimeters, the EV2 offers four or five-seat configurations and a sliding and reclining rear seat system that allows you to prioritize legroom or cargo capacity. In its most forward position, the trunk reaches up to 403 liters, to which is added a 15-liter front trunk. In the technological section, Kia equips the EV2 with a digital architecture similar to that of other models, such as the EV3. The ccNC system is articulated around three screens, with 12.3-inch digital instrumentationcentral touch screen of the same size and a specific 5.3-inch module for air conditioning. To adjust the access price, the model can also mount ccNC Lite, a simplified version that maintains the logic of use and basic functions. In both cases, the system allows wireless OTA updates, although Kia points out that ccNC Lite does not support remote OTA map updates and limits some functions. On the other hand, EV2 incorporates a complete range of ADAS systems aimed at both protection and comfort. The list includes level 2 highway driving assistance, advanced collision prevention systems, adaptive cruise control and environmental monitoring solutions. In the field of parking, it can incorporate a 360-degree view camera and remote key parking, transferring common technologies in higher segments to a compact format. Production of the EV2 will follow a staggered schedule. Manufacturing will begin in the Žilina plant, in Slovakiawith the standard autonomy version in February 2026 and will be expanded in June with the variants with higher battery capacity and the GT-Line finish. For now, Kia has not specified an exact date of arrival at dealerships and simply points out that the commercial launch will be confirmed closer to the start of sales. Price and availability of the new KIA EV2 The price is, today, the big piece of information that Kia has not put on the table. The brand has not communicated an official figure, but it has left relevant signals about its positioning. According to Automotive Newsthe CEO of Kia Europe, Marc Hedrichavoided specifying a starting price, although he did not deny that it could be below 30,000 euros. In this scenario, always prior to aid, it would be necessary add the state and regional incentives in force in Spainwhich can significantly reduce the final outlay. All in all, the EV2 is emerging as a particularly attractive option for many buyers looking to make the jump to electric without going to high ranges, although not necessarily for all profiles or budgets. Images | KIA In Xataka | Mazda has left its electric cars in the hands of a Chinese company. Now their Mazda CX-6e breaks everything they defended

one that Hyundai and Kia want to recover

October 19, 2025 by usatoday24

There are several reasons why Porsche you are not finding the best results of its history in recent times. Some will point directly to its shameless commitment to the electric car. A bet that, right now, is being reversed but that has left us a product portfolio in which its best-selling car, the Porsche Macan, can only be purchased right now in electric versions. It is very likely that they themselves believe that the Porsche customer He doesn’t even want to hear about the electric car. And, no doubt, there will be a few who think this. But as they explained a few days ago in The Coches.net podcastnot all Porsche customers are the same. In fact, the brand itself is much more linked to the electric car than we might think. So much so that your first vehicleat the end of the 19th century, was moved by electricity. The one known as Porsche P1 It had an “octagonal electric motor” capable of developing a power of up to 3.7 kW (5 horsepower). Its maximum speed: 35 km/h. A missile compared to the 16 km/h reached by the vehicles of the benz family that were moved by a combustion engine and were produced just a few kilometers away. Semper Vivus, the first hybrid car from Porsche and in history Trusting in that technology, Ferdinand Porsche would continue to evolve the concept and in the year 1900 he stood in the Palace of Electricity at the Universal Exhibition in Paris with what was known as “Lohner-Porsche system”. This innovation integrated what were called “wheel hub motors.” These were installed on the front axle wheels. Yes, 125 years ago the creator of Porsche boasted completely electric front-wheel drive cars. We can ask for some other Valium. The company explains that these engines could generate 2.5 HP each and the top speed rose above 30 km/h. The system was perfected and presentedn three different sizes with increasing powers, with the aim of being able to test them in larger vehicles. Thus, the most advanced evolution incorporated wheels with 12 HP motors that pushed the cars for a maximum of 50 kilometers, with the energy accumulated in lead batteries. Even that same year, what is known as the world’s first electric competition vehicle was unveiled. Named “La Toujours Contente” (“Always Happy”), it was a vehicle with four wheel hub motors that could produce up to 14 HP of power each. It is also considered the first car with four-wheel drive. a century later As we already know, electric cars from the beginning of the 20th century did not have much further travel. At that time, lead batteries were very expensive and required maintenance that was almost prohibitive for most car owners’ already deep pockets. Besides, the rapid evolution of combustion engines They promoted this technology that quickly left the electric car behind. As one century passes since those early days of automotive history, the electric car He is going through his best days. Not only do we have among us vehicles with features unimaginable more than 100 years ago, we must also take into account the rapid evolution that we have experienced in the last decade, which generates a certain optimism about what cars we will find in another ten years. From that point of view, there are those who are betting on recovering what was once called a “wheel hub motor.” That is, including an electric motor in the wheel concept itself, with the aim of limiting power losses and controlling the amount of energy delivered down to the smallest detail. This allows a car to be more precise, faster and should be able to improve control over it. In Hybrids and Electrics They include a good number of proposals that are currently being developed. We have developments underway from Toyota or BMW that have opted for better dynamism but also from Hyundaiwho aspire to get a car with much greater interior space thanks to eliminating the engines located in the center of the axle, front or rear, it doesn’t matter. Companies like Protean Electric They are developing their own versions, with the intention of showing them to the big manufacturers and being able to stake advantage of their innovations in the future. The main advantage is that, according to their calculations, the efficiency is 97% so the losses in power delivery are minimal. These changes should be key to achieving electric beasts like the Renault Turbo 3E. But it is not only a question of improving dynamism with higher powers or a better distribution of engine torque, popularizing this system aims to revolutionize the concept of the car itself because we would gain much more interior space and the autonomy of the electric vehicle that fitted this technology would be improved, benefiting from said improvement in efficiency. In the face of revolutionary promises, physics prevails for the moment. And including a motor in the wheel also increases the unsprung mass. That is, the kilograms that are not directly supported by the suspension. When the unsprung mass increases, the problems grow exponentially because inertia multiplies the impact that its weight has on the dynamic behavior of the car. It is no coincidence that Hyundai’s proposal It also comes with a new air suspension to more closely control this increase in unsprung mass. Because your biggest problem It is not that it is more difficult to control that mass at high speed (which is also true), the problems are already apparent from the start, generating greater vibrations that are transmitted to the vehicle’s cabin before they can be filtered, worsening driving comfort. It must be added that although the efficiency of the system seems guaranteed… this does not always seem to be fulfilled. By installing motors in the wheels, cooling is more complex, so the temperature increases and the motors may lose efficiency. That is to say, yes, losses in power delivery are reduced but only if the engine is sufficiently well cooled … Read more

Without knowing very well how, two KIA employees have stolen 1,000 engines in five years. And the hole is 2.3 million dollars

June 10, 2025 by usatoday24

“In this plant there are missing engines.” Something like that must have said in the plant Kia in India where an audit discovered that there were missing engines. Specifically 900 combustion blocks that nobody had news and that They would have disappeared during the last three years. With the passage of time the investigations have followed their course and, with them, they have discovered that the hole was even greater than expected. They point out in Motorpasion that the last investigations suggest that the engines would have disappeared because, during five yearstwo employees have stolen them from the factory itself. And, specifically, it has been a total of 1,008 combustion blocks that have raffled the safety of the plant at some point throughout it. 2.3 million in combustion engines The investigations, evidently, wondered how two operators could get more than a thousand engines out of the Kia plant without anyone noticing. And the answer seems obvious: they were not alone. According Police have unraveled what happened have discovered that, at least, they calculate that Six people They were involved. Two of them inside the factory, two others who worked on their transport and one last couple were in charge of their distribution. The workers had positions of responsibility within the motor line and point to The Economic Times that falsified company documentation as invoices and papers in which the output of the engines was registered to transfer the doors. One of these workers is detained and is being investigated but the second is missing. Once this first control is over, it is believed that engines They were transferred in a truck to Nueva Dheli. That is, a trip of more than 2,000 kilometers since it is necessary to cross a good part of the country. Trucks used false registration plates and indicate in Reutersalready in the city they were distributed selling them as they had left the factory. That is, completely assembled. The money that points to a hole in KIA accounts of 2.3 million dollars, according to the police, was used for personal expenses, purchase of homes and solve past debts. The robbery realized in Kia following some strange movements registered by the security and documentation cameras that did not square. Regarding punishment, in Motorpasion They point out that the two employees They have not yet been accused of a specific crime for which they will have to wait for the trial. However, Local media They point to sentences that could exceed 10 years in prison once the process ends. Photo | Kia In Xataka | After the theft of 12,000 cars in a year, the police in this city have given a neighborhood council: leave the keys in sight

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