Kia Takes Home Seven Awards for Best Value Cars of 2026
Kia America has made headlines once again, successfully securing seven prestigious awards in the 2026 U.S. News & World Report's Best Cars for the Money Awards. This achievement highlights Kia's ongoing commitment to delivering not just quality vehicles, but also excellent value propositions across its lineup.
The accolades awarded to Kia include some of their most popular models, which were recognized for their outstanding performance in terms of price-to-value ratio. Here's a rundown of the award-winning vehicles:
- - Best Electric Mid-Size SUV: Kia EV9
- - Best Three-Row Mid-Size SUV: Kia Sorento
- - Best Mid-Size Hybrid SUV: Kia Sorento Hybrid
- - Best Compact Hybrid SUV: Kia Sportage Hybrid
- - Best Compact Plug-In Hybrid: Kia Sportage Plug-In Hybrid
- - Best Subcompact Hybrid SUV: Kia Niro
- - Best Compact Car: Kia K4
Eric Watson, Vice President of Sales at Kia America, emphasized the reasons why consumers are drawn to Kia, citing the brand's appealing design, advanced technology, and overall quality.