2017 Kia Optima

The value of the newly released Optima is undeniable. Not only does it offer cutting edge technology and luxurious comfort, it also offers some exciting power options. Regardless of the high end appeal, the starting price still aligns with its lesser endowed competitors in the market.

The exterior design of the Optima has sharp edges and hard lines encircling its sleek body that have been optimized for aerodynamics. The iconic tiger nose on the front fascia is paired with elongated headlights available in LED, with Dynamic Bending Light and High Beam Assist. The cabin boasts an exceptionally quiet ride thanks to enhanced insulation, improved body stiffness, re-contoured mirrors, and sound absorbing windows. The unassuming dash is a simple layout with easy to use controls and an acclaimed 8-inch UVO touch screen. The soft touch materials are clearly of the upmost quality and have the styling equivalent of a luxury class vehicle.

 The Optima offers three different engines. Base LX and EX models come with a 185-horsepower 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine and a six-speed automatic transmission. This combination has been highly esteemed for smooth and responsive shifting. If you’re looking for a little more power, the turbocharged 1.6-liter four-cylinder engine backed by a reliable seven-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission may still be a better option for you. The most powerful available engine is the 245-horsepower, turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine powering the SX and SX Limited trims- offering an exhilarating drive well suited for all you adrenaline junkies out there.

Standard technology features include Bluetooth connectivity, a rearview camera, remote entry, and a tilt-and-telescoping steering column.  The much admired UVO infotainment system offers typical connectivity integration such as Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, and App compatibility. The outstanding tech feature that the Optima sports is GLS, a google program that helps you find points of interest with local search assist, coupled with Google Send-to-Car so you can send destinations- with directions- straight to the car from your smartphone.

The 2017 Optima embodies Kia’s continued commitment to safety, using more than 50% Advanced High Strength Steel (AHSS). The design of the inner body has been redesigned for optimum rigidity, earning a 5-Star Crash Safety Rating from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). It comes standard with advanced passive safety features, like the comprehensive airbags and seat-belt systems, as well as active safety features like blind-spot monitoring, lane departure warning, and automatic emergency braking.

The 2017 Kia Optima is a great addition to the quality cars Kia produces. Kia is slowly gaining momentum by consistently providing alluring options with a lot of substance. The latest Optima is a perfect option for buyers who desire to have a classy-looking vehicle which has a lot of substance and value.

Kia Niro Released!

The Kia Niro: A Completely Redesigned Crossover

                The Kia Niro boasts an intelligent aerodynamic design that has been meticulously sculpted with clean lines to minimize drag and enhance its already impressive fuel economy. Unlike conventional hybrids, the Niro does not sacrifice attractive design for fuel efficiency. It features sleek black accents and a glossy, black radiator grille with chrome trim that create a bold look.

                The Full Parallel Hybrid System is what drives the Niro's innovative powertrain. The hybrid optimized 1.6 L gasoline direct injection engine is coupled with highly efficient electric motor and a powerful lithium-ion polymer battery that provide reliable and efficient performance. The regenerative braking system captures kinetic energy and in effect, it charges the battery every time you brake for maximum fuel economy. The Niro also sets itself apart from other hybrids with a highly responsive, 6-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission that shifts gears smoothly and quickly.

                The interior is laden with plush amenities like soft leather seating with heat and ventilation. The Integrated Memory system remembers mirror and seat settings for up to two drivers, and the seat offers lumbar support with 10-Way Power adjustments. The steering wheel is heated as well. Along with this, the Niro offers a spacious cabin with concealed storage. The interior is given a distinctive and calming atmosphere with subtle yet dramatic red tinted mood lamps.

                Kia offers DriveWise, a suite of driver-assistive technologies that make driving safer. The Forward Collision Warning System gives audible and visual alerts when it detects potential hazards on the road, and the Autonomous Emergency Braking automatically applies brakes when a frontal collision is anticipated. The Niro offers an array of other safety-enhancing technologies such as cameras and sonar sensors that help increase your scope of vision and eradicate blind spots.

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2017 Kia Optima Hybrid

                Since its inception, the modern hybrid has seen its share of ups and downs. As gas prices fluctuate, so do their popularity. When gas prices were high, early hybrid models were the stars of manufacturers’ lineups, then when gas prices dropped SUVs and Crossovers became popular. But now even with low gas prices, hybrids are starting to make a comeback.

                Now, years after the initial hybrid boom, manufacturers have had time to develop better technology and styling for their vehicles. Today’s generations of hybrids are more stylish and appealing to consumers, and the 2017 Kia Optima Hybrid is at the forefront of the pack. The 2017 Optima Hybrid has all the features as the non-hybrid Optima but get 42 MPG. The Optima Hybrid has a slightly more athletic and aerodynamic shell. The big exterior add-on is new active grille shutters and aerodynamic changes to the front and rear fenders.

                Under the Optima Hybrids hood is a 2.0-liter, naturally aspirated, four-cylinder gas engine paired 38-kilowatt electric motor and a 1.62-kilowatt-hour-battery pack. Kia added a torque converter with a clutch and electric motor to its six speed automatic transmission, this melds together different power sources into a zero-emissions system. The Optima Hybrid’s total system output is 192 horsepower with 271 pound-feet of torque, netting 39 mpg city and 46 mpg highway.

                The 2017 Optima Hybrid cost $3,500 more than the gas-only Optima LX, but you make up that cost really quickly when you start factoring in gas savings, the Optima Hybrid Premium I starts at $26,845. Check out our selection of Kia Optima Hybrids and contact us to test drive yours today!

                

The Kia Stinger is on the Way!

This year at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, it was one of the hometown brands that made a splash, it was import Kia. South Korean automaker Kia, stole the show when they unveiled their wild-looking high-performance sports sedan, aptly named the Stinger.

From the onset, it appears that this is just another concept vehicle for the auto show, but it is not, it is a real product. And consumers don’t have to wait very long for the Stinger to arrive on showroom floors. The Stinger will arrive before the end of 2017. The Stinger is a sports sedan with a “fastback” shape, that is inspired by Kia’s 2011 concept car the GT. The Stinger is built on a brand new rear-wheel-drive platform, a platform that it shares with its corporate cousin, Hyundai’s luxury brand the Genesis G70.  The new platform gives the Stinger a low-slung long-wheelbase look that is quite dynamitic, a look that resembles Audi’s A5 and A7 and the Porsche Panamera.

Kia is stepping their game up with the performance of the Stinger. Rear-wheel-drive is standard with the stinger, but for those wishing for a little extra they offer the option of all-wheel-drive. Kia is giving two options for the engine in the Stinger. Standard is the 255 horsepower, 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder motor. The optional choice is the smoking hot 3.3-liter V6 turbo “Lambda” engine, cranking out a staggering 365 horsepower. The chassis is a brand new development for Kia, designed by former BMW designers, with high performance at the forefront.

The Stinger continues its high performance and luxury feel in the interior, with a laundry list of premium features. The long list of driver-assist features include pieces typically associated with luxury models, including the latest version of Kia’s adaptive cruise control system, heads-up display and touchscreen “infotainment “system.

"Unlike any Kia that has come before it, the Stinger really is a dream car for us, and here today in Detroit, that dream is now a reality after years of commitment and hard work from a passionate group of designers, engineers and executives around the world. From its GT concept-car origins to the years of tuning and refining on the legendary Nurburgring circuit, no detail was too small to be obsessed over, and the result is simply stunning."

- Orth Hedrick, Kia's product-planning chief for North America

                Kia said that pricing and fuel-economy numbers will be announced later this year. Until then check out our current inventory and contact us to test drive your new Kia today!

               

                

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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