With the ever-rising price of gas, new car buyers in Southern California are prioritizing fuel economy as much as the price and features of a vehicle. That’s why many drivers are turning to the Kia range of stylish and efficient SUVs and sedans. At Team Kia of El Cajon, we offer an extensive inventory of Kia vehicles to suit the needs of most drivers.
Kia Soul
For 2023, the quirky Kia Soul subcompact SUV has refreshed exterior styling that emphasizes its eccentric funky character. With its small dimensions, it’s the perfect car for zipping around El Cajon and San Diego city streets. The surprisingly roomy cabin seats five and gives you versatile cargo space.
Under the Soul’s hood is a 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine that delivers 147 horsepower and 132 lb-ft of torque to the front wheels via an intelligent variable transmission. Most Soul models return up to 28 mpg around town and 33 mpg for highway driving, but the EX trim gives you up to 29 mpg and 35 mpg respectively.
Kia Seltos
The 2023 Kia Seltos is a larger subcompact SUV that oozes style with its sleek, streamlined design. It’s fun to drive whether you’re navigating the city streets or tackling the back road curves. Folding down the rear seats gives you an impressive 62.8 cubic-foot cargo area.
A 2.0-liter engine powers the LX, S, and EX models, while the Nightfall Edition and range-topping SX get a turbocharged 1.6-liter engine that develops 175 horsepower and 195 lb-ft of torque. The front-wheel-drive S model gives you 29 mpg and 35 mpg for city and highway driving. With all-wheel drive, the figures are 27 and 31 mpg. The responsive turbo returns up to 25 and 30 mpg respectively.
Kia Niro
For 2023, the Kia Niro has been fully redesigned inside and out. Its bold new styling sets it apart from other compact SUVs. The Niro is offered with three powertrains — hybrid, plug-in hybrid, and all electric. The Niro hybrid features a 1.6-liter engine paired with an electric motor for a system output of 139 horsepower and 195 lb-ft of torque. You’ll get up to 53 mpg around town and 54 mpg on the highway.
For the Niro plug-in hybrid, the same engine and motor combination generates 180 horsepower and 195 lb-ft of torque. It gives you an all-electric range of up to 33 miles and returns up to 108 mpg equivalent. The Niro EV all-electric vehicle offers a range of 253 miles and an estimated 113 mpg equivalent.
Kia Sportage
Another newly redesigned Kia SUV is the Sportage, which is available with a gas engine or a hybrid or plug-in hybrid powertrain. The 2.5-liter gas engine generates 187 horsepower and 178 lb-ft of torque and returns up to 23 mpg around town and 28 mpg on the highway.
The Sportage hybrid features a turbocharged 1.6-liter engine and an electric motor for an output of 227 horsepower and 258 lb-ft of torque. You’ll get up to 42 mpg in the city and 44 mpg for highway driving. In the plug-in hybrid, the powertrain makes 261 horsepower and 258 lb-ft of torque and gives you an equivalent of 84 mpg.
Kia Sorento
The Kia Sorento is one of the few small SUVs to offer three generous rows of seating. It’s also offered with gas, hybrid, and plug-in hybrid powertrains. The base gas engine is a 2.5-liter unit that makes 191 horsepower and 182 lb-ft of torque. It returns up to 24 mpg and 29 mpg for city and highway driving.
The EX trim and above gets a turbocharged 2.5-liter engine that delivers 281 horsepower and 311 lb-ft of torque and gives you 22 mpg and 29 mpg for city and highway driving. The Sorento hybrid and plug-in hybrid have the same powertrains as the Sportage. The hybrid returns up to 39 mpg for city driving and 35 on the highway, while the plug-in hybrid gives you 79 mpg equivalent.
Kia Telluride
The elegant Kia Telluride is an upscale three-row crossover SUV with updated front and rear styling for the 2023 model year. Under the hood is a powerful 291-horsepower 3.8-liter V-6 engine that delivers 262 lb-ft of torque. With front-wheel drive, you’ll get up to 20 mpg around the city and 26 mpg on the highway. For all-wheel-drive models, the figures are 18 mpg and 24 mpg respectively.
Kia Carnival MPV
The Kia Carnival is a multipurpose vehicle that combines the best features of an SUV and a minivan, making it the ideal family vehicle. It’s powered by a refined 3.5-liter V-6 engine delivering 290 horsepower and 262 lb-ft of torque. The Carnival will give you up to 19 mpg for city driving and 26 mpg on the highway.
Kia Rio
For the ideal commuter car, the Kia Rio is offered as a stylish sedan or a versatile five-door hatchback. Both feature a perky 1.6-liter engine that makes 120 horsepower and 112 lb-ft of torque. Around town, you’ll get up to 32 mpg, while highway driving rewards you with up to 41 mpg.
Kia Forte
If you’re looking for a sophisticated small sedan, check out the Kia Forte in our Team Kia of El Cajon inventory. Most trims feature a 2.0-liter engine that generates 147 horsepower and 132 lb-ft of torque. This powertrain gives you up to 31 mpg and 41 mpg for city and highway driving. The sporty Forte GT gets a turbocharged 1.6-liter engine that delivers 201 horsepower and 195 lb-ft of torque. It returns up to 27 mpg in the city and 35 on the highway.
Kia K5
The Kia K5 is a refined midsize sedan that offers superb style. Base power comes from a turbocharged 1.6-liter engine that makes 180 horsepower and 195 lb-ft of torque. It’ll give you up to 27 and 37 mpg for city and highway driving. The GT trim features a 2.5-liter turbo that makes 290 horsepower and 311 lb-ft of torque. This model returns up to 24 mpg and 32 mpg respectively.
As you can see, the Kia range at Team Kia of El Cajon offers some of the most economical vehicles on Southern California roads. To keep your car running efficiently, schedule a regular service with our dedicated service department.
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