Kia sets World Record

                Setting or breaking a Guinness World Record is something that many people want to do. And for a car company, it can be a marketing tool. Kia has recently attempted and crushed the previous record of miles per gallon in driving coast to coast across the United States.

                Kia took their new hybrid crossover the Niro cross-country, the Niro was listed with a company-estimated 50 mpg combined rating. And they flew past that number, with an amazing 76.6mpg! That’s right, the first dedicated hybrid in Kia’s fleet, went 26.6 miles over its listed estimate. The drive was 3,715.4 miles from starting in Las Angles at City Hall and ended at New York City Hall.  The Niro used a little more than 4 tanks of fuel to make the trip. In fact, they used 48.5 gallons. At today, national average, that is only $111.99 in gas to drive form LA to NY!

               

                Kia wanted the record, so they put driver Wayne Gerdes to the test, and along with co-driver Robert Winger, made it happen. This isn’t the first time that Kia has held this record, Kia and Gerdes team up in 2011 to make the trip in a Optima Hybrid. That trip averaged 64.55mpg, but was later passed a Honda Insight at 74.34mpg.

"We're extremely pleased with the Niro's record-breaking performance. We set out to build a vehicle that offers real-world utility, great looks, and fantastic mileage, and setting the Guinness World Record title confirms our achievement."

-Kia product planner Orth Hedrick

              

  During the 2016 SEMA auto show in Las Vegas, Kia unveiled the Niro Triathlon vehicle, hoping to inspire the adventurous to take a chance with the hybrid. With a bevy of additional features, both inside and out, there’s no doubt that once this vehicle becomes available to the public in early 2017 it will perform well. Contact us today to order your Kia Niro for when they become available and check out our inventory to see our other great Kia vehicles.

Kia Sportage Recall

                Kia is recalling nearly 72,000 of their Kia Sportage SUVs in the United States because an electrical short in a computer can cause engine fires. This recall covers all Kia Sortage Models form 2008 and 2009.

                Kia has stated that in documents provided to the government, that water containing road salt can make its way into the braking control computer. This in turn can cause the wiring connectors to rust and can cause a circuit board to short out and possibly sparking a fire.

                This problem was discovered in April of this year after a 2008 Kia Sportage caught fire while parked in a driveway. The government has stated that other fires have also occurred while Kia was investigating this problem. It is unclear if any injuries have been reported from this issue.

                If dealers find rust on the wiring, they will replace the entire computer assembly, if there is no rust however they will just replace the cover that covers the computer module. Kia began fixing these recalls on November 28.

                Contact us today to schedule your recall fix now. And while you’re there check out in stock inventory.

               

                

The 2016 Kia Sedona- The Minivan You Didn’t Know You Wanted

What has typically been an afterthought in the minivan market, has now become a benchmark. The Kia Sedona for years has watched the likes of the Caravan, Sienna and Odyssey from a distance, but after its redesign from the ground up in 2015 and the new 2016, the Kia Sedona is now right in the middle of the group of class leading minivans.

With the 2015 redesign, the Kia Sedona added all the features that consumers were wanting. A sleek and stylish exterior, mixed with an attractive and versatile interior the Sedona matches good looks with fun gadgets in multiple trim levels at an affordable price. The new 2016 Sedona comes in five different trim levels; L, LX, EX, SX, and SXL, with prices ranging from $26,000 – $40,000.

Standard features include rearview camera, keyless entry, Slide-N-Stow second-row seating, Bluetooth connectivity, and satellite radio with a touch screen infotainment center. Those are just the basic amenities, the Sedona offers a variety of different packages with the different trims to suit everyone’s individual taste. Upgrades include heated seats and steering wheels, keyless start, navigation, 19 inch chrome wheels, 2^nd and 3^rd row sun shades, and rear passenger entertainment systems. The Sedona has the new fan favorite feature for van owners, reclining 2^nd row seats with extendable footrests.

The Sedona pack a 3.3-liter V6 under the hood producing 276 horsepower, making this minivan surprisingly powerful, with a smooth shifting six-speed transmission that is so quiet, you don’t even know you’re shifting gears. Complete with an Active Eco System that helps you improve your fuel economy, giving you as much as 25/mpg on the highway. A push button lets you conveniently switch between Eco, Standard and Comfort modes.

The 2016 Kia Sedona is the perfect minivan for people that don’t what to drive a minivan, with its crossover inspired styling and a price tag far below other leading minivans. Giving you the most bang for your buck. Check out Inventory to see the Sedonas that we have read for your right now and contact us today to

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Kia’s Cadenza brings the flair

Large sedan use to dominate America’s highways, the large boat like cars that you could fit 6 kids in the back seat. Gone are those days. American’s have gravitated towards the SUV and the small compact economical cars. Kia is changing that, they have brought style and class to the table with the Kia Cadenza.

With the Cadenza now in its second generation, 2017 brings a completely redesigned model. We first got to see the new Cadenza at the 2016 New York Auto Show. The Cadenza fills the gap in Kia’s line-up between the mid-sized Optima and the K900 luxury sedan. It features attractive and distinctive styling and lots of premium features and finishes for the money.

Large sedans still comprised 7.3% of the total light vehicle market ten years ago in 2006, selling over 1.2 million units. However, industry forecaster AutoPacific estimates that large sedans will make up a scant 2.3% of the light vehicle market this year, with just over 400,000 units moving off new car dealer lots. In five years, AutoPacific forecasts that large sedans will represent just 1.7% of the light vehicle market, with just over 280,000 units expected to find homes in 2021.

The Cadenza feels a cut above its competition due to its aforementioned material choices and impressive feature content. A full-color heads-up display, heated and ventilated front seats, heated rear seats, a power rear sunshade, a panorama sunroof, and a 360-degree parking camera are all available.

Despite the segment’s continuing decline, large sedans will continue to have a presence in the U.S. market for the foreseeable future.

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The 2017 Kia Niro Preview

The 2017 Kia Niro is the first dedicated hybrid model from the Korean carmaker.

Unlike the Toyota Prius or the 2017 Hyundai Ioniq from its sister company, the Niro takes the form of a crossover utility vehicle, rather than a hatchback. That makes the Niro—which debuted in February at the 2016 Chicago Auto Show—the first of its kind among dedicated hybrids.

Kia itself calls the Niro a "hybrid utility vehicle," and hopes this will distinguish the model from competitors' hybrids. Yet while the Niro is certainly more crossover like than other dedicated hybrids, it isn't quite a genuine utility vehicle either. It's styled more like a tall wagon, with a fairly sleek roofline, and a ride height midway between a sedan and an all-wheel-drive utility vehicle.

It will launch with front-wheel drive, and Kia has suggested it has no plans to add a second set of driven wheels. That's despite the electric all-wheel drive system it showed on the Soul-based Trail'ster concept at the 2015 Chicago show., which added a second electric motor to the rear axle to supplement the hybrid powertrain driving the front wheels.

 

The 2017 Niro is propelled by a 103-horsepower, direct-injection 4-cylinder engine running on the ultra-efficient Atkinson cycle, along with a six-speed dual-clutch transmission. Sandwiched between the engine and transmission, a 32-kilowatt (43-hp) electric motor helps assist the gasoline engine, and can propel the Niro on its own under certain conditions.

 
           In addition to the standard hybrid model, Kia plans to launch a Niro plug-in hybrid a year or so into the model's product cycle. The standard Niro hybrid will go on sale late in 2016, with more detailed specifications available closer to that time.



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Kia Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are HERE!

Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are the hottest things out there, when it comes to interfacing your smart phone to your car. But you bought a Kia and you don’t have those options…. But have no fear! Kia is offering free updates that will make it possible to have your phone work with your car!

 

Kia Motors America has just announce that multiple models of their vehicles are eligible for the update. Spanning the 2014 to 2017 models years of eight different vehicles can be updated.

Those models are:

• 2017 Forte
• 2015-16 Optima
• 2015-16 Optima Hybrid
• 2015-16 Sedona
• 2014-15 Soul
• 2015-16 Soul EV
• 2016 Sorento
• 2017 Sportage

In order to install the update, owners of new and preowned Kia models will first need to register at myuvo.com. At the end of July, Kia will send out emails to registered owners. This email will include vehicle eligibility info and system update download instructions. Once their updates are installed, iPhone users will be able to use Siri to dictate emails and more. Just don't expect her to access Spotify or let you use anything other than Apple Maps to get around.

Contact us today to set up your appointment to have Apple CarPlay and Android Auto installed if your Kia!