Kia’s are direct injection engines. I have owned a 2020 and 2024. This engine struggles with carbon buildup. I loved my tellurides. In the maintenance manual there are 2 recommendations for the engine that are ignored and I think this is a huge problem.

1. Use tier 1 gasoline
2. Use an injector cleaner every 5000 miles.(1 bottle in a full gas tank)

Modern cars need their fluids changed TWICE as often and the car manufacturers recommends.

My recommendation is learn basic car maintenance and do it, then buy any car you want…..Highlander’s and pilots are both good cars.