The Best Kias for Pet Owners
Pet ownership, for many, involves much more than just your at-home life. Taking proper care of and bonding with your pet can also mean traveling with them! So today, we’re here to run down the best options for pet owners looking for a new Kia vehicle! These options will cover a range of small, to large, even to electric vehicles.
Seltos
For pet owners still looking to retain a compact vehicle size, the Seltos is an excellent fit. This compact crossover SUV has best-in-class legroom with ample space in the second row. This is an excellent vehicle for smaller families or even single pet owners looking to keep it simple.
The recently redesigned Seltos features a premium interior design for maximum comfort in a more compact SUV. It also features a smart power tailgate for easy loading and unloading. This makes it easier than ever for dog owners to load up before hitting the road to the dog park or a weekend adventure. The lower body of the vehicle is also a nice accommodation for older dogs that might have a harder time jumping into the trunk of your vehicle.
EV9
Kia also offers an electrified option that works great for larger families with pets. The EV9 is incredibly spacious with advanced and capable features that make travel more convenient. For pet owners specifically, features like the ability to operate as a mobile power station can be beneficial. For example, if you take your furry companion on a camping trip, the vehicle can serve to power a mobile campsite and provide any electricity you’ll need to take care of yourself and your pet for the evening.
The large amount of space available in the EV9 is astounding for an all-electric vehicle. This allows you to use the SUV for large family trips without having to leave your pet behind. And if you’re concerned about the availability of charging stations for your trip, the vehicle’s navigation system can map out the most optimal travel path for charging availability. Don’t forget to factor in a few dog park stops as well.
And if you expect to have to leave your pet in the vehicle for any extended amount of time alone, it’s worth noting that an electric vehicle is very climate-friendly for this. Even though leaving your car running for AC flow will use up your battery, it’s much better for the environment than leaving a gas car running and emitting pollutants the whole time.
Telluride
The Telluride has been a favorite of the brand since its introduction, and for good reason. Every single trim of the Telluride comes well-equipped for both performance and comfort. With space for up to 7 passengers, everyone can ride comfortably when a family pet is brought along for the ride. Another useful feature is the extra cargo space in the trunk that can open up when needed. This expanded storage space is great for stowing extra items like pet food and toys, while the passenger’s luggage sits above it all. The Telluride has an available auto-sensing power liftgate. With this feature, if it detects that you’re standing at the rear of the vehicle with the key on you, it will automatically open the trunk. So when you’re hands are packed full of camping gear or luggage, and your pup is waiting to get in the back, you can handle it all hands-free.
The Telluride also features roof rails, so that harder-to-stow items can be attached up top, or even placed in a top carrier. The X-Pro trim is built for towing capability, which also makes it excellent for anyone traveling with larger animals as well. Equine enthusiasts traveling to a show can make great use of the towing capacity, which can go up to 5,500 lbs.
Carnival
The Carnival is also great for older animals thanks to its long, low entry points on the side and in the back. There are also doggie ramps available that work very well with mini-vans like the Carnival. Traveling with a pet can end up being incredibly messy. The smaller the car, the more challenging it will be to clean. The large amount of space available in a mini-van means that you’ll have plenty of room to install easy-cleaning mats like WeatherTek or other brands.
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