2017 Kia Rio Grows Up

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 sheetmetal 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.

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2017 Kia Cadenza Gets New Sporty Upgrade

2017 Kia Cadenza Gets a New Sporty Upgrade

The Kia Cadenza was first introduced to the United States in 2013 but has been selling overseas since 2010, which is why the Korean brand already is releasing a new version of its large, front wheel drive sedan. Known as the K7 in Korea, it was unveiled in the home market recently. The new design was first shown on Kia’s Novo concept car, with the brand’s signature tiger nose grille sitting up front and flanked by tapered-back LED headlights. The front bumper sports Kia’s latest treatment for fog lights: four LEDs arranged in a grid pattern. Meanwhile, clean, continuous body panels lead to a Lexus-like rear. Here, square-shaped exhaust tips are integrated with the rear bumper. The new interior looks to have the same layout as the current model, though it has a more elegant look with less of the wood trimming. Expect the current model’s 3.3-liter V-6 to carry over though perhaps we’ll see a second, smaller engine like a four-cylinder also on offer this time around. The new Cadenza is confirmed to go on sale next year and should be expected on local markets in the fall.

Kia: Innovation at its Finest

Kia has always been a forefront of innovation in the motor vehicle industry and today is no different. They have just released a new eight speed automatic transmission to be used front wheel drive vehicles. This technology is unlike that of any to date and is changing the game for Kia.

The new technology is set to debut in the newest Kia Cadenza, which is their largest car. Moving forward, it is anticipated that the technology will also be added into other medium and large Kia models in the next model car season. As released by Kia, this new technology was developed by the Korean manufacturers themselves with an emphasis on mechanical efficiency and smooth shifting of the gears. One of the main perks of this new system is that it takes up the same amount of space as the six speed automatic transmission used in the past, yet weighs 3.5 kilograms less. Kia has been working restlessly since 2012 to create this masterful innovation and has claimed 143 patents over new technologies in the process.

Kia has nonetheless changed the game with this new technology and there is no telling what they’ll do next. We anticipate seeing this technology in more Kia models soon, but in the meantime, head on down to your local Kia dealership and check out the Kia Cadenza which is sure to blow you away and take the world by storm.

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2017 Kia Sorento

2017 Kia Sorento

Van Griffith Kia introduces the new 2017 Kia Sorento. The 2017 Kia Sorento achieved the top safety pick plus rating from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. Kia Motors America’s best-selling CUV, the 2017 Kia Sorento, has earned top honors from the IIHS when equipped with the optional front-crash prevention. With the 2017 Kia Sorento, Kia continues to demonstrate its ongoing commitment to safety. We at Van Griffith Kia proudly introduce the 2017 Kia Sorento with its award winning safety. The third-generation Sorento is available in five trim levels. The handsomely equipped LX, EX, SX, and SXL models are powered by a 2.4-liter four-cylinder that produces 185 horsepower and 178 lb-ft. of torque, or a 3.3-liter V-6 that makes 290 horsepower and 252 lb.-ft. of torque, while the EX trim is also available with a 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine that produces 240 horsepower and 260 lb.-ft. of torque. Stop by Van Griffith Kia today and test drive the award winning 2017 Kia Sorento.