If you’re gearing up for more road trips in your future, you’ll need a comfortable and powerful vehicle to keep up with you. Adventurers will want to consider the Kia Telluride, Kia Sorento, Kia Carnival, and Kia Sportage as leading options.
Kia Vehicles Built For Road Trips
2023 Kia Telluride
This spacious SUV has seating for up to eight people. This is the Kia you want to choose if your road trips require powerful towing capabilities. The Telluride has a maximum towing capacity of 5,500 pounds. It comes with a tow mode that has a stability assist feature for the trailer.
This vehicle was built for power, but it’s also a comfortable SUV inside with plenty of available upgrades. There is an available 12.3-inch dual panoramic display system with navigation. The second row has class-leading legroom for midsize SUVs. This is a great choice for large families with lots of hauling to do.
2023 Kia Sorento
The Sorento seats up to seven people. If you’re looking for a rugged vehicle, consider the Sorento X-Line, which adds an inch of ground clearance. There is a hybrid engine that averages 34 miles to the gallon in the city and 37 on the highway. The plug-in hybrid powertrain manages up to 32 all-electric miles and averages 79 MPGe.
The Sorento comes with two USB charging ports in its third row. It has an eight-inch touchscreen with a rearview monitor and parking guidance technology. There are 41.4 inches of legroom in the first row, 41.7 inches in the second row, and 29.6 inches in the third row. There is 12.6 cubic feet of cargo volume between the third row or an expanded 75.5 cubic feet with the second and third rows folded down.
2023 Kia Carnival
The Carnival looks like an SUV, but it’s actually a rugged minivan with plenty of space inside. Surprisingly, this powerful minivan has a maximum towing capacity of 3,500 pounds. It averages 19 miles to the gallon in the city and 26 on the highway. You’ll find an eight-inch infotainment display with a six-speaker sound system as standard.
You can fit plenty of cargo in this minivan. There are 40.2 cubic feet of space behind the third-row bench seats. With the second and third rows folded down, there are 145.1 cubic feet of cargo volume.
2023 Kia Sportage
The Sportage is a compact SUV with a best-in-class cargo space rating of 39.6 cubic feet. There is a gas engine, hybrid powertrain, and plug-in hybrid option. The gas engine averages 25 miles to the gallon in the city and 28 on the highway. The hybrid gets 38 in the city and 43 on the highway, while the plug-in hybrid manages 84 MPGe.
The Sportage is a great road trip car for those who go for a while on the highway but also do plenty of city driving. It’s compact, so it’s easier to park. It’s got plenty of room for luggage while still maintaining 41.3 inches of second-row legroom.
Kia has designed some truly great options for cars you can bring on memorable adventures. Visit DARCARS Kia of Lanham now to see our wide selection of new vehicles.
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