2017 KIA Soul

 

When you thought it wouldn't—it did!  All the good things about this very popular hatchback, like space, styling, comfort, and quirkiness, long list of standard and optional equipment remain the same.

 

Now for 2017, the new Kia Soul has hit another sweet spot with a dose of performance in the form of a 1.6-liter Turbocharged four banger.  The Soul has its first Turbo and the hamster got hotter. You can try one out with the friendly folks at Van Griffith KIA in your favorite color and style. 

Yes indeed, this is the most powerful Soul yet and elevated the fun factor in spades.  The Soul turbo punches out over 200 lively horses and delivers class-leading performance with 195 lb-ft of asphalt gripping torque between 1,500 and 4,500 rpm, which is right where you want it.  A big part of what makes it work so well is the new seven speed dual clutch transmission.  This Soul turbo engages faster off the line and up shifts quicker and more aggressively, which you will realize in your enjoyable test drive.  Don't worry as smiles are free of charge. 

If you are concerned about raising fuel cost, not to fret as this Kia Soul turbo manages 26 mpg in the EPA's city test and 31 mpg on the highway.  This Kia is truly a fine daily driver that will still get the attention it deserves.  Car critics and writers are already recognizing that the 2017 Soul is something to consider as the turbo and non-turbo alike still punch out what drivers want.  For example, Car and Driver recently gave the Kia Soul the Best Subcompact SUV Award in its “10 Best Trucks and SUVs for 2017”.  But don't take anyone's word for it and do your own due diligence with a test drive. 

You will appreciate the funky charm inside and out. Since you spend so much time behind the wheel, unless of course you are washing it again, you will quickly find out that this vehicle is as much fun to drive as it is to be seen in. The Soul's cabin is richly trimmed and so very spacious for your enjoyment; your passengers will love its leg and headroom.  In fact, the spacious rear seat puts shame to its competitor’s lack of space.  The Soul's cargo space has even more room. 

You and yours will also appreciate Kia's UVO's setup for communication, entertainment and safety that is so user friendly.  No help from your teenager here.  The new 2017 Kia Soul comes with improved performance, refinements, efficiency, good looks and a vehicle owners love to hug. The Soul still manages to be both fresh and genuinely attractive. 

So, if you are in the search for a compact, commuter friendly crossover with some fire in its belly, then do visit http://www.vgkia.com today!  The bet is on that you will leave with a smile, not only because you have brought that fun factor back into your drive times, but for the great deal you received and new friends made.

The all new 2017 Kia Rio grows up Granbury, TX

Van Griffith Nissan of Granbury, TX proudly introduces the all new 2017 Kia Rio. Kia is redesigning the new 2017 Kia Rio, for the first time since 2012. The older redesign was a crisp modern look but was extremely mild design. For the 2017 model, Kia redesigned the Rio with a leaner, more aggressive look. The South Korean auto maker only released the renderings and now has released photos of the car. Kia states that the styling changes were made to emphasize on the car’s width inside and out.  

The headlights are slimmer and more aggressive than the wide-eyed lamps of the previous model, and much of the gently curving sheet metal has been removed to make room for more flat planes. Not just that, but the new Rio is slightly longer, wider, and shorter than its predecessor. Inside, Kia has spruced things up with what looks like a nicer mix of materials. The most unusual part of the interior is the infotainment system, which Kia describes as "floating."  Kia did not reveal any other specs on the car, but those specific details will likely come during the Paris Motor Show. This updated Rio is an important model for Kia, as last year it sold 473,000 units worldwide. While it isn't Kia's biggest seller in the US, it did have a slight increase in sales this year.

Head in today to Van Griffith Kia of Granbury, TX take a look at the all new 2017 Kia Rio and take it for a test drive today!

The All New 2017 Kia Cadenza

Van Griffith Kia proudly presents the all new 2017 Kia Cadenza. The 2017 Cadenza was designed to command attention and surpass expectations. It features bold touches like available LED lighting, unique chrome accents, and a freshly-sculpted grille. Plus, an aerodynamic shape so sleek, it gives the look of always being in motion. With the 2017 Cadenza's Smart shift & Drive technology automatically selects your optimum driving mode based on your driving style. Loaded with high-tech, intuitive features, the Cadenza makes everyday driving more convenient, and more enjoyable. With all the amazing features that the 2017 Cadenza has, why not go visit your neighborhood Van Griffith Kia today and come take it for a test drive.

2017 Kia Cadenza

Van Griffith Kia proudly presents the all new 2017 Kia Cadenza. The 2017 Cadenza was designed to command attention and surpass expectations. It features bold touches like available LED lighting, unique chrome accents, and a freshly-sculpted grille. Plus, an aerodynamic shape so sleek, it gives the look of always being in motion. With the 2017 Cadenza's Smart shift & Drive technology automatically selects your optimum driving mode based on your driving style. Loaded with high-tech, intuitive features, the Cadenza makes everyday driving more convenient, and more enjoyable.

It is powered by the same direct-injected 3.3-liter V-6 as the outgoing model, 290 horses and 253 lb-ft of torque. It pairs with Kia’s new eight-speed automatic transmission. The engine is powerful enough and not noisy, but it’s not quiet enough to be remarkable in this segment. On the road, the 2017 model behaves much like the original Cadenza, with the new, in-house-developed eight-speed transmission adding little discernible sharpness to the shifts but taking nothing away from its overall tranquility. The available drive-mode selector did elicit a few “Now what’s that doing here?” responses and barely livened up the car’s reflexes in Sport mode. If the new transmission was a fuel-economy play, it didn’t do much; the EPA city rating rises from 19 mpg to 20 mpg year-over-year, while the 28-mpg highway rating stays the same. With all the amazing features that the 2017 Cadenza has, why not go visit your neighborhood Kia today.