What does "AI visibility" mean for my business?

When someone asks ChatGPT, Claude, or Gemini "what is the best..." or "where can I find...", AI gives specific recommendations. AI visibility is a measure of how often — and how positively — these AI platforms mention your business. It's the new version of being on the first page of Google, except now there are no pages — just one answer.

Which AI platforms do you monitor?

Pendium monitors ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Grok, Perplexity, DeepSeek, and Google AI Overviews — seven major AI platforms that consumers use to research local services. We run real queries that your customers actually ask and analyze the responses for mentions of your business, competitors, and industry topics.

How does Pendium improve my visibility?

Three ways. First, we identify the exact queries and topics where you're invisible. Second, we generate AI-optimized content — articles, guides, social posts — designed to help AI agents understand your business and recommend your services to the right people. Third, we continuously monitor to track improvement and find new opportunities. Most clients see measurable improvement within 60 days.

How long until I see results?

You'll get your first visibility report within minutes of signing up. Actual visibility improvement varies, but our clients typically see a 47% average improvement within 60 days. Some see results faster — it depends on your current online presence and how competitive your local market is.

Do I need to be technical to use this?

Not at all. Enter your website URL and Pendium handles everything: scanning AI platforms, analyzing your visibility, generating content, and tracking improvement. The dashboard is designed for business owners, not engineers. If you can check your email, you can use Pendium.

What makes this different from SEO?

Traditional SEO optimizes for Google's search rankings — blue links on a results page. AI visibility is different: AI doesn't show links, it gives direct answers. Even if you rank #1 on Google, ChatGPT might recommend a competitor. Pendium optimizes for the new paradigm — making sure AI platforms know about, trust, and recommend your business.

Businesses/Top-rated hybrid SUVs comparing fuel economy, reliability, features, and value across all size categories/kia (sportage hybrid, sorento hybrid)

AI Visibility & Sentiment

kia (sportage hybrid, sorento hybrid)

Active Monitoring

kia.com

Top-rated hybrid SUVs comparing fuel economy, reliability, features, and value across all size categories eco-friendly fuel efficiency hybrid suv suv vehicles

AI Visibility Score

73/100

Good

Sentiment Score

88/100

Score by Priority

How often this business is recommended to users across different types of conversations — from direct product queries to broader open-ended conversations where AI could recommend this company's products and services

core

adjacent

aspirational

visionary

AI Perception

Key Takeaways

How AI platforms collectively perceive and describe kia (sportage hybrid, sorento hybrid) today.

AI agents fundamentally respect the Kia Sportage and Sorento Hybrid, frequently citing them as top-tier choices for value, interior space, and mechanical refinement when asked directly. While this positive brand sentiment is established, it currently sits in a silo; there is a significant opportunity to bridge the gap between this high-level trust and their mid-tier visibility in competitive comparison queries.

Working in your favor

High direct brand resonance and positive sentiment across ChatGPT, Gemini, and AI Overviews when queried about reputation.

Strong competitive positioning in 'Core' category queries, particularly for fuel efficiency and interior space comparisons.

Reliable visibility within AI Overviews for direct hybrid SUV comparison queries.

Gaps to close

Low visibility for 'Visionary' lifestyle-oriented queries, specifically regarding how families can effectively transition to eco-friendly vehicles.

Missing from foundational 'Research and Trust' queries regarding used hybrid buying guides and long-term reliability expectations.

Struggling to capture top-of-mind status in 'Adjacent' family road-trip planning scenarios compared to Honda and Toyota.

Opportunities

Capitalize on the existing AI reputation for 'mechanical driving feel' to dominate technical comparison narratives.

Expand content footprint to include 'lifestyle transition' guides that connect suburban family needs with hybrid ownership.

Establish authority in the used-hybrid market by publishing maintenance and reliability educational content.

Highest-Impact Actions

Develop a 'Real-World Road Trip' content series comparing Kia hybrid range and cargo utility against key competitors.

Directly addresses the current gap in family road-trip planning queries where competitors currently capture more AI recommendation traffic.

Publish an authoritative 'Used Hybrid Buyers Guide: What to Look For' series focused on Sportage and Sorento longevity.

Fills the void in 'Trust and Reliability' research queries, transforming the brand from an object of status checks into a helpful industry resource.

Create a 'Family Eco-Transition' guide explaining the tangible benefits of switching to hybrid SUVs for suburban commuting.

Targets the underserved 'Eco-Conscious Commuter' persona and directly answers the 'how-to' queries that AI agents are currently failing to source from Kia.

Current State

Visibility Landscape

A high-level view of how kia (sportage hybrid, sorento hybrid) performs across AI platforms, broken down by strategic priority level — from core brand queries to growth opportunities.

	ChatGPT	Claude	Gemini	AI Overviews
Reputation1q Brand recognition & direct queries	97	—	97	97
Core5q Product/service category queries	76	90	76	92
Growth Areas4q Adjacent, aspirational & visionary	67	23	69	91

Competitive Landscape

kia (sportage hybrid, sorento hybrid)57 mentions

Honda (Honda CR-V Hybrid)16 mentions

Consumer Reports13 mentions

Honda10 mentions

Honda (CR-V Hybrid)9 mentions

Ford (Ford Escape Hybrid)8 mentions

Lexus8 mentions

Hyundai (Santa Fe Hybrid)6 mentions

Hyundai (Tucson Hybrid)5 mentions

Toyota (Grand Highlander Hybrid, Highlander Hybrid)5 mentions

Hyundai5 mentions

Analysis

Insights & Recommended Actions

What's working, what's not, and specific steps to improve kia (sportage hybrid, sorento hybrid)'s AI visibility.

Key Findings

Strength

High direct brand resonance and positive sentiment across ChatGPT, Gemini, and AI Overviews when queried about reputation.

Strength

Strong competitive positioning in 'Core' category queries, particularly for fuel efficiency and interior space comparisons.

Strength

Reliable visibility within AI Overviews for direct hybrid SUV comparison queries.

Recommended Actions

Develop a 'Real-World Road Trip' content series comparing Kia hybrid range and cargo utility against key competitors.

Directly addresses the current gap in family road-trip planning queries where competitors currently capture more AI recommendation traffic.

Publish an authoritative 'Used Hybrid Buyers Guide: What to Look For' series focused on Sportage and Sorento longevity.

Fills the void in 'Trust and Reliability' research queries, transforming the brand from an object of status checks into a helpful industry resource.

Create a 'Family Eco-Transition' guide explaining the tangible benefits of switching to hybrid SUVs for suburban commuting.

Targets the underserved 'Eco-Conscious Commuter' persona and directly answers the 'how-to' queries that AI agents are currently failing to source from Kia.

Programmatic Testing

Sample Conversations

We programmatically analyze questions that real customers are asking to AI agents and chatbots, extract brand mentions and sentiment, analyze every response, and synthesize the data into an action plan to increase AI visibility.

ChatGPT

Claude

Gemini

AI Overviews

Comparing Hybrid SUV Performance(3 queries)

“what are the best hybrid suvs that actually get good gas mileage and can fit a family of five”

4/4 platforms mentioned

Core

ChatGPT

1.Toyota (RAV4 Hybrid, Venza Hybrid)

2.Honda

3.Hyundai (Tucson Hybrid)

4.Kia (Sportage Hybrid)

5.Subaru (Crosstrek Hybrid, Outback Hybrid)

Claude

1.Toyota (Toyota RAV4 Hybrid, Toyota Safety Sense, Toyota Grand Highlander Hybrid)

2.Consumer Reports

3.Edmunds

4.Honda (Honda CR-V Hybrid)

5.Kia (Kia Niro)

+1 more

Gemini

1.Toyota (Toyota RAV4 Hybrid, Toyota Grand Highlander Hybrid, Toyota Highlander Hybrid)

AI Overviews

1.Toyota (RAV4 Hybrid, Grand Highlander Hybrid, Highlander)

2.Kia (Sportage Hybrid, Sorento Hybrid)

3.Honda (CR-V Hybrid)

4.Hyundai (Tucson Hybrid, Palisade Hybrid)

“compare the fuel efficiency and cargo space of the top midsize hybrid suvs on the market right now”

4/4 platforms mentioned

Core

ChatGPT

No brands listed

Claude

1.Hyundai (Hyundai Palisade Hybrid, Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid)

2.Toyota (Toyota Highlander Hybrid, Toyota Grand Highlander Hybrid)

3.Honda (Honda CR-V Hybrid)

4.Kia (Kia Sorento Hybrid)

5.Consumer Reports

Gemini

1.Kia (Sorento Hybrid)

2.Toyota (Highlander Hybrid, Grand Highlander Hybrid)

3.Hyundai (Santa Fe Hybrid)

4.Honda (CR-V Hybrid)

AI Overviews

1.Toyota (Grand Highlander Hybrid, Highlander Hybrid)

2.Kia (Sorento Hybrid)

3.Hyundai (Santa Fe Hybrid)

4.Mazda (CX-90)

“give me a list of hybrid suvs with all-wheel drive that are reliable for snowy climates”

4/4 platforms mentioned

Core

ChatGPT

1.Subaru (Crosstrek, Outback)

2.Toyota (RAV4, Highlander)

3.Honda

4.Hyundai (Santa Fe)

5.Kia (Sportage, Sorento)

+2 more

Claude

1.Jeep (Wrangler)

2.Toyota (4Runner, Sequoia, RAV4, Corolla Cross)

3.Subaru (Forester, Crosstrek)

4.Honda (CR-V)

5.Kia (Sportage)

+2 more

Gemini

1.Toyota (RAV4 Hybrid, Toyota Grand Highlander Hybrid, 4Runner, Sequoia)

2.Honda (CR-V Hybrid)

3.Hyundai (Tucson Hybrid)

4.Subaru (Forester Hybrid)

5.Kia (Sportage Hybrid)

+2 more

AI Overviews

1.Toyota (Toyota RAV4 Hybrid, Toyota Highlander Hybrid, Toyota 4Runner Hybrid)

2.Lexus (Lexus RX 350h, Lexus NX 350h)

3.Subaru (Subaru Forester Hybrid)

4.Kia Sportage Hybrid

5.Kia Sorento Hybrid

+2 more

Source Intelligence

Citations

The sources AI platforms cite when recommending this brand. Pendium reverse-engineers what's already proven to be catnip to AI agents, then engineers content that fills gaps and helps agents do their job — which means more citations for you.

Best Gas-Saving Hybrid SUVs for 2026

edmunds.com

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20 Hybrids with Best Gas Mileage for 2026 - TrueCar

truecar.com

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These Hybrid SUVs Have the Best MPG for 2026 | Cars.com

cars.com

Web1 ref

Best Gas Mileage Hybrid SUVs for 2026 - iSeeCars.com

iseecars.com

Web1 ref

These Hybrid SUVs Get the Best MPG and Highest Reliability - CarEdge

caredge.com

Web1 ref

Best Hybrid SUVs for 2026 - US News Cars

cars.usnews.com

Web1 ref

10 hybrid SUVs that deliver the best fuel economy in 2026

autos.yahoo.com

Web1 ref

The 2026 Hybrids That Get The Best Real-World Gas Mileage, According To Consumer Reports - Jalopnik

jalopnik.com

Web1 ref

Hybrid and Plug-In Hybrid (PHEV) SUVs with the Best MPG in 2026 | U.S. News

cars.usnews.com

Web1 ref

10 SUVs With the Best Gas Mileage in 2026 | CARFAX

carfax.com

Social1 ref

Best Hybrid Suvs

kbb.com

Web1 ref

Family

caranddriver.com

Web1 ref

Watch

youtube.com

Video1 ref

Best Hybrid Suvs For Families

greencars.com

Web1 ref

Mile Misers: 20 (Mostly Hybrid) SUVs With the Best MPG in 2026

motortrend.com

Web1 ref

Engineer content that makes AI agents recommend you

Pendium analyzes how AI platforms perceive your brand, reverse-engineers what they already cite, and continuously publishes content designed to fill gaps and earn more mentions — on autopilot, with you in the loop.

Data generated by Pendium.ai AI visibility scanning. Last scanned April 4, 2026.