2024 Kia EV9, 2023 Nissan Ariya top this week’s new car news
Kia showed off its newest vehicle this week, with the 2024 EV9 three-row electric SUV and it sure turned our heads. We tracked other changes to forthcoming 2024 models, and ran a few comparisons of bestselling models to round out the week.
Here’s what moved us.
The 2024 Kia EV9 three-row electric SUV represents the largest and most luxurious Kia to date, and aims to redefine the brand for the electric era.
Nissan’s best new car in years is an electric crossover with excellent standard features, an upscale interior, and great packaging. It earns a TCC Rating of 8.6 out of 10.
The Ioniq 5 five-door electric hatchback slingshots into the future of electric cars by dipping heavily into the past. We give it an 8.5 out of 10.
Nissan Rogue vs. Ford Escape: Compare Crossover SUVs
Both offer a lot of interior space and comfort, plus well-rounded feature lists, with available all-wheel drive and a little more ground clearance than passenger cars, mostly adding up to an easier time getting in and out.
Hyundai Elantra vs Toyota Corolla: Compare Sedans
Hyundai Elantra vs. Toyota Corolla: it’s a matchup of two of the most popular, compelling sedans on the road today. The compact four-doors (the Corolla also comes as a five-door hatchback) both offer inexpensive entry-level models, fuel-sipping hybrid editions, and spicy performance editions.
2023 Ford F-150 Lightning Pro price hiked again by $4,000
Ford has raised prices on its electric truck to more than $60,000 on base Pro models and nearly $100,000 on top Platinum trims.
Hyundai expands recall of tow hitch to Santa Fe, Santa Cruz
A recall for a 4-pin tow hitch harness that can short-circuit and catch fire expands from the Palisade three-row SUV to the Santa Fe mid-size crossover and Santa Cruz compact truck.
Test drive: 2023 Kia Telluride remains the 3-row benchmark
After a mild refresh, the 2023 Kia Telluride retains its crown as king of the large three-row crossover SUVs.