Kia SUVs Whitestown, Indiana

Small SUVs That Fit the Daily Run

The Seltos is the smallest in the group and the simplest to live with in tight parking spaces. Four of its five trims use a 2.0-liter four-cylinder rated at 147 horsepower, while the top X-Line SX swaps in a 1.6-liter turbocharged engine producing 190 horsepower. Cargo room measures 27.8 cubic feet behind the second row and 64.2 cubic feet with those seats folded flat. Every trim gets a 12.3-inch touchscreen plus standard forward collision avoidance assist and lane keeping assist.

The Sportage gives you more room in a footprint that still feels small from the driver’s seat. The gas version runs a 2.5-liter four-cylinder making 187 horsepower, and the Sportage Hybrid is rated at an EPA-estimated 41 mpg combined on front-wheel-drive LX, S, and EX trims. A plug-in hybrid sits above that for drivers who can charge at home. Available all-wheel drive with snow, mud, and sand terrain modes earns its keep during an Indiana February. Drive one up I-65, and you will notice how settled it stays at highway speed.

Kia SUVs With Third-Row Seating Near Whitestown, Indiana

The Sorento carries seven passengers with a second-row bench or six with captain’s chairs, and it does it on a footprint that still fits an average garage. The LX and S trims use a 191-horsepower 2.5-liter four-cylinder, while the EX and everything above it get a turbocharged version of that engine, making 281 horsepower. Hybrid and plug-in hybrid Sorentos are available as well, and a properly equipped model tows up to 4,500 pounds.

The Telluride sits at the top of the range with seating for seven or eight. Its turbocharged 2.5-liter produces 274 horsepower and 311 lb-ft of torque, while the turbo-hybrid raises that to 329 horsepower and 339 lb-ft with an EPA-estimated 35 mpg combined. Gas models tow up to 5,000 pounds when properly equipped, which covers most boats and small campers headed north on a Friday afternoon. The X-Pro adds 9.1 inches of ground clearance and all-terrain tires for gravel drives and rutted job sites.

Electric Driving Without Giving Up the Third Row

The EV9 is Kia’s three-row electric SUV, seating six or seven depending on how it is configured. The Light trim pairs a single rear motor with the smaller battery, Light Long Range adds the bigger pack, and the Wind, Land, and GT-Line trims move to dual-motor all-wheel drive. Fast charging support means a coffee stop can put a real dent in the charge you need for a long drive.

Most owners do the bulk of their charging at home. For anyone circling the I-465 loop five days a week, plugging in overnight replaces the fuel stop entirely, and the math looks pretty good by the end of the first month. Ask us about charging setups before you decide, because that conversation changes the picture for a lot of shoppers.