2026 Kia EV9 GT Debuts With 501 Horsepower 2026 Kia EV9 GT Debuts With 501 Horsepower The 2026 Kia EV9 GT takes the already excellent EV9 to thrilling new heights. This 501-horsepower electric crossover blends luxury, practicality, and a performance boost that ensures school runs are anything but ordinary. Debuting at the Los Angeles Auto Show, it offers a compelling mix of speed and sophistication. The GT’s upgraded powertrain includes a 214-hp front motor and a 362-hp rear motor, a significant step up from the regular AWD EV9's 189 hp per motor. Kia estimates a 0-60 MPH time of 4.3 seconds, shaving 0.7 seconds off the EV9 GT-Line AWD's sprint. However, final horsepower figures are still being refined, so the GT's output may climb even higher. 2026 Kia EV9 GT Debuts With 501 Horsepower To handle the extra muscle, the EV9 GT features larger brakes, adaptive suspension dampers, 21-inch wheels with Continental tires, and an electronic rear limited-slip differential. These...

2025 Volkswagen Tiguan Debuts With 201 Horsepower 2025 Volkswagen Tiguan Debuts With 201 Horsepower The 2025 Volkswagen Tiguan enters its third generation with a fresh redesign aimed at appealing to American tastes and significant upgrades to modernize its interior. However, VW is streamlining its offerings, making the Tiguan available exclusively as a two-row SUV. Under the hood, the new Tiguan features an updated turbocharged 2.0-liter EA888 engine, delivering a boost in performance with 201 horsepower, up from the previous 184. Paired with an eight-speed automatic transmission, the SUV also sees an increase in towing capacity, rising from 1,500 pounds to 1,800 pounds on models equipped with 4Motion all-wheel drive. 2025 Volkswagen Tiguan Debuts With 201 Horsepower Volkswagen hasn’t revealed fuel economy figures yet, but the 2025 Tiguan is expected to be more efficient. Alongside increased power, the new model sheds about 170 pounds thanks to the use of aluminum in its suspension a...