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2017 KIA Soul

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  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 ...

The all new 2017 Kia Rio grows up Granbury, TX

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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 r...

The All New 2017 Kia Cadenza

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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

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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 a...