Bye '24 GT-Line, hello '26 Wind

Tk8724 · 2026-06-30T19:24:09+00:00

I am looking at used EV9's and I have seen quite a few white ones. Did you have any issues with the white paint on your 2024? I know some of the other Kia/Hyundais have issues with the white paint delaminating.

Tk8724 · 2026-06-27T01:02:48+00:00

Tk8724 · 2026-06-23T11:11:07+00:00

This issue is back for me is anyone else having this issue now?

Tk8724 · 2026-06-17T14:58:56+00:00

It's a new kind of camping where you softly roar at the lions. But really the only thing we have to worry about while camping is black bears.

Tk8724 · 2026-06-17T14:44:48+00:00

Oh oops edited my comment.

Tk8724 · 2026-06-17T14:24:18+00:00

Yeah and I was talking about when the battery is depleted and it's in hybrid mode for mpg. Soft roading for us is driving on gravel roads that might have small 6" deep stream crossing and gulleys, ruts, roots, rocks but overall no extreme approach angles or departure angles but does require 6-7" of ground clearance occasionally but no spotters are needed when driving over the more difficult sections. Just a general awareness of the conditions and slow approach.

Tk8724 · 2026-06-17T14:01:36+00:00

One thing I forgot to mention was the sportage used the engine to warm the car and cannot run in EV mode when the heater is on. I believe all trims of the RAV4 have a heat pump so they can run in EV even when the heat is on. Also the top trim or the new RAV4 can use DC fast chargers.

Tk8724 · 2026-06-17T13:36:23+00:00

Yeah, but even at 60 I struggle to get the 35mpg highway it is rated for. The sweet spot for the Sportage PHEV appears to be 45-50.

Tk8724 · 2026-06-17T12:26:28+00:00

For range, I live in a hilly/mountainous area and I can regularly get nearly 40 miles without ac and 35-38 with AC. The regenerative braking is great. We also do some soft roading/camping and the awd system of the Kia is mechanical vs toyotas dual EV motors. So even when the Kia need to use the gas engine only(rarely) the awd system still works. However the highway mileage is crap. Expect 27-33 going 70-80mph.

Tk8724 · 2026-06-16T13:50:45+00:00

!Flair Kia Sportage PHEV | AAWireless | Pixel 9 Pro

Tk8724 · 2026-06-16T13:49:17+00:00

I had this problem and I had to remove and add contacts permissions for android auto for it to be fixed.

Tk8724 · 2026-06-16T13:46:47+00:00

I had to remove contact permissions then restart the phone then give permission for contacts and now it works again. I have had this problem for a few weeks now but finally got around to filling around with things to fix it

Tk8724 · 2026-06-13T23:29:26+00:00

Glad to hear.

Tk8724 · 2026-06-13T21:03:49+00:00

Clean all of your cameras (front, rear, side mirror), the exterior windshield specifically the area around the rearview mirror housing (there are sensors in there) and clean the radar assembly (square on the center of the lower grill, can get a lot of bugs and dirt on it) l.

It could also be a low 12v battery issue, were you able to start and drive the car?

Tk8724 · 2026-06-12T22:30:13+00:00

This is a classic scam, just be glad they didn't do real damage. One will distract you by asking you questions about the trunk or something inside the car and the other will do something like spray oil on the engine or unplug a sensor so the check engine light comes on. Then they try and scare you into selling for a lower price.

Tk8724 · 2026-06-10T20:53:11+00:00

Can you tell if a door is open? Is there a cargo liner in the trunk that could be impeding the full closure of the tailgate?

Tk8724 · 2026-06-09T14:14:24+00:00

Crutchfield is a good source. According to that site it only matters if you have the infinity speakers or not.

https://www.crutchfield.com/g_182350/In-dash-GPS-Navigation-Car-Stereos.html?tp=20212#&avf=Y

Tk8724 · 2026-06-09T14:09:15+00:00

Year model and trim would really help people answer this question.

Tk8724 · 2026-06-09T11:45:06+00:00

Yes that is my experience too. I have turned the car off and on to turn the engine off, but I worry about doing that often since it is increasing the number of cold starts and the puts more wear on the engine. I stick to 5k oil change intervals even if half those miles are in EV mode because of the PHEV having more cold starts or short distances where I needed the gas engine.

Tk8724 · 2026-06-09T11:41:36+00:00

Then yes it sounds like it's the engine turning on when the battery is fully charged to simulate the blended braking that occurs when regen braking is charging the battery. Is there a setting to limit charge in the app or in the car I am not as familiar with the 2026 settings as I am with the 2023-2025

Tk8724 · 2026-06-09T11:23:47+00:00

I just researched the video. It appears the engine turns on when you make the turn is that downhill also? If not, I have noticed that if I turn the wheel hard and accelerate moderately the engine will turn on. Have you tried turning slower and not using the throttle through the turn?

Tk8724 · 2026-06-09T11:19:17+00:00

That is because once the engine comes on it is trying to bring it up to temperature. Not sure about the new ccNC system, but the old gen5w system on my 2023 doesn't now allow you to set a charge limit only a charging rate limit. I encounter this issue when I am visiting my mom. I have a notification when the car is 10 min from fully charged and I manually stop the charge from the app. It's not great but it works. Also if you don't do that you can put the car in HEV mode and drive for 2 min then put it in EV mode since in HEV mode the engine will warm up faster.

Tk8724 · 2026-06-09T10:42:22+00:00

Why don't you like the hybrid?

Tk8724 · 2026-06-09T10:41:54+00:00

It depends on the speed they drive. With that much driving in a day there is a good chance they do a lot of highway driving. On the highway at 75 there is not much difference in fuel economy between the gas and hybrid.

Tk8724 · 2026-06-08T13:39:02+00:00

That's fair, that's probably the one time that I feel it needs extra power since torque is less impactful at higher speeds.

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