Thursday, February 28, 2013

2012 Kia Optima Hybrid in Motion


With world-class engineering, outstanding performance and advanced safety systems, the 2012 Kia Optima gives you good reason to be passionate about driving a midsize sedan. Click here to check it out!

http://youtu.be/RkexAeQdLJQ

Tuesday, February 26, 2013

Caught: 2014 Kia Soul Prototype Shows Off Revised Interior

We’ve seen the 2014 Kia Soul’s heavily camouflaged exterior, but these latest shots show the tester’s revised interior. Among the updates is a new infotainment screen, which looks big enough to satisfy the Soul’s style-focused customers when the new car arrives.

The first thing you’ll notice is the much larger central touch screen, which looks similar in size to that of the 2014 Kia Sorento and appears to display the updated UVO system. The entire center stack has been redesigned, with a large, circular digital clock placed just below the infotainment screen and HVAC vents shifted from the sides to the top. Also redesigned is the steering wheel, which gets round infotainment controls on either spoke. The black leather-like seats feature yellow contrast stitching, which should appease the Soul’s fashionista customers before the inevitable special-edition models arrive.

Not much has changed on the outside since the last time we saw a 2014 Soul prototype. As we said previously, the grille appears to have been moved up and the lower intake opening has been enlarged. The headlights have also been redesigned, now appearing slightly angled in, as on the 2014 Kia Forte and 2013 Rio with an LED running light strip underlining the outermost projector lens. The taillights, however, remain in the middle of the D-pillar, flanking the liftgate to preserve the Soul’s quirky look.

Now that we’ve seen the 2014 Kia Soul’s interior, do you think the hatchback has what it takes to stay on top of its boxy competition?






Courtesy of Automobile Mag

Thursday, February 21, 2013

Superman Kia Optima Hybrid -- Built for Justice

Kia Motors America & DC Comics have teamed up to build a new Justice League themed Kia vehicle: the Superman inspired Kia Optima Hybrid. Click here to get a closer look!

http://youtu.be/WKDACH6z2es

Wednesday, February 20, 2013

Here's A Tip To Extend The Life Of Your Car

Clean the inside, too.

Vacuum and sponge your interior every time you wash your car. Dirt particles are abrasive, and spilled liquids, such as soda, can be corrosive.Vacuum your interior thoroughly with a powerful vacuum (small cordless models are generally too weak). Use the appropriate wand heads when vacuuming. The bare metal wand can mar and scratch surfaces. Sponge vinyl surfaces clean with a solution of mild detergent and water.

Tuesday, February 19, 2013

2013 Kia Sportage Given "Best Bet" Distinction By The Car Book




With its impressive list of safety features, dynamic styling and advanced technology, the 2013 Sportage has been named a "Best Bet" by The Car Book 2013.

"We are very proud to have the 2013 Sportage recognized as a "Best Bet" by The Car Book," said Michael Sprague, executive vice president of marketing and communications, KMA. "As Kia's longest running nameplate, the Sportage offers sleek styling, modern amenities and fun-to-drive performance in a capable compact CUV."

The "Best Bet" distinction is based on objective information collected from government and independent sources that evaluate the safety and performance needs of the American consumer. Cars that have ratings in all of the key Car Book categories – safety features, fuel economy, rollover, front and side crash tests, maintenance and repair costs, warranties, insurance costs, and complaints, with the greatest emphasis placed on crash test performance – are potentially titled as "Best Bets."

The Car Book is an annually updated guide to buying a new car, van, truck or SUV. It's the one-stop shop for the latest safety ratings, dealer prices, insurance premiums, maintenance costs, tires and is published in cooperation with the Center for Auto Safety, the nation's leading auto safety advocacy group.

"The Car Book, the consumer's best guide to smart and sensible car buying, analyzes multiple new cars each year and selects the top picks for the American car buyer," said Jack Gillis, author of The Car Book. "We appreciate Kia's commitment to deliver high-value market choices for the American car buyer."

About the 2013 Sportage

The 2013 Kia Sportage offers value-, image- and safety-conscious consumers a striking design and a standout combination of fun-to-drive performance, the latest in-vehicle technologies, and an abundance of comfort, convenience and safety features all at a tremendous value.  The sleek and modern Sportage is available with either a 2.4-liter, 176 horsepower engine or a 2.0-liter, 260 horsepower Turbo GDI engine.  Inside the cabin, the Sportage offers a host of available technology features, including Kia's new UVO Powered by Microsoft® [1] hands-free, voice-activated infotainment system.  The 2013 Sportage features a starting MSRP of $19,000[2].










Courtesy of Kia Motors America