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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 t...

The South Korean car company, Kia, has through the years come to make itself a household name in America. One of their more popular models happens to be the Sportage. The Sportage is a compact SUV that originally started out as being offered as a 3-door convertible or a five door SUV back in 1993. An extended length version was released in 1996 that was called the Sportage Grand. Originally, there were many different engine types offered for the model throughout the different countries it was manufactured in. The main ones consisted of the 2.0 liter FE DOHC inline four which offered 128 horse power and the 2.0 liter RF inline four diesel which offered 82 horse power. The first generation model was sold between the years of 1993 and 2002 and was discontinued from then on. After much innovation and redesign, the second generation Sportage was released in 2004. Kia has worked endlessly to make constant improvements from model year to model year which paid off when the 2009 Consumer R...

The Kia Sportage has taken the Compact SUV market by storm.  Yes, it is a very crowded market segment which makes it even more surprising that a new vehicle was able to come in and immediately rise to the top. Kia’s compact SUV only gets more appealing by the mile. Kelly Blue Book ranked it in the top half in almost every primary evaluation category.  The Kia’s comfortable ride, supportive driver's seat and good highway steering feel each received praise from multiple testers, which is especially impressive considering those have long been three key areas of weakness for Kia. Highway power was adequate in the best sense, especially considering the Sportage was among the most fuel-efficient SUVs in our test according to both EPA estimates and our own results. The Sportage is just as comfortable in the city, combining smooth and satisfying acceleration with similarly responsive steering feel and predictable braking behavior. Good side bolstering on the front seats also enh...

Kia Motors America's (KMA) all-new 2016 Optima midsize sedan and 2016 Sedona minivan were both named to Kelley Blue Book's KBB.com 16 Best Family Cars for 2016 list. The Optima was touted by editors for being stylish, feature-packed and family friendly. Meanwhile, the Sedona minivan was praised for style and function, a modern interior, impressive available safety features and overall value.  "The all-new 2016 Optima has matured in all the right ways, from the European sport-sedan design to the premium interior materials to its vastly improved ride and handling and advanced safety features," said Orth Hedrick, vice president, product planning KMA. "Similarly, Sedona was designed for today's active lifestyles and families on the go with more power, a longer wheelbase for improved leg room and unique seating configurations combined with intuitive technology and safety. We're honored that Kelley Blue Book has named Optima and Sedona to the 16 Best Fami...

It amazes me that in todays, age with the advancements and improvements made to them that minivans come with a stigmatism attached that you can’t be hip or cool to own and prowl around town.  This is the last myth to be debunked and the 2016 Kia Sedona SXL Limited is just the offering to do it. SXL trim a contains Xenon headlamps, lane departure warning, forward collision warning, surround view monitor, Smart cruise control, 115V power inverter, rear seat entertainment, heated and cooled front leather seating, heated steering wheel, triple-zone auto-climate system, memory power seat settings, blind-spot detection, rear camera, second row bucket seats, front and rear parking assist sensors, keyless ignition and access, dual sunroofs, power sliding side-doors, power rear lift gate, 19-inch chrome alloy wheels, UVO entertainment and navigation, XM and LED lamps all around. Stylish, refined, and handsome, the Sedona makes a nice formal statement at rest and at work. Engage the smo...

Find everything you want in a subcompact vehicle without compromising. The 2016 Kia Rio LX has a powerful, get up and go Gasoline Direct Injection Engine. Kia wants you to know the 2016 Rio LX is as fun as it is functional. The 2016 Rio LX is recieves 27 mpg city and 37 mpg highway. Van Griffith Kia’s friendly staff is ready to assist you in finding a Kia best fit for your lifestyle. If you would like more information on the 2016 Kia Rio LX , call or stop by Van Griffith Kia.

You have to see the 2016 Kia Cadenza for yourself to appreciate the changes and updates made on this offering.  I know you will be impressed. It starts with a more aggressive front end with slimmer and longer headlights with standard LED included in them as well as big 19 inch rims coupled with high performance tires might make the perfect combination.  The chassis as well as the engine in the new generation Cadenza are going to remain unchanged from the previous generation, meaning it will still be made out of steel and it will still be front wheel drive. The design on the other hand is likely going to change tremendously and from the looks of it.  It seems that it will borrow extensively from the Sport space concept car which is great because that is one of the better cars we’ve seen this year. The interior got a lot of attention, so it should stand out from other cars in its class. As standard, the 2016 Kia Cadenza is going to receive a lot of equipment such as a...

If you’re in the market for a new vehicle stop by Van Griffith Kia in Grandbury, Texas to check out the new 2016 Kia Optima .  The 2016 KIA Optima will beat out all the competition by being a great and inexpensive midsize sedan.  The thrilling and sleek fusion with bold style and latest available technology is in the all-new 2016 Kia Optima . With many hands free options like The Smart Trunk opens automatically when it detects your key fob—no hand or feet coordination required.  This midsize sedan will have you pleasantly surprised by the power and fuel efficiency built into every 2016 Optima .  With an estimated 39 highway mpg, you’ll be stopping for coffee more than gas on your next trip. Stop by Van Griffith Kia in Grandbury, Texas for a test drive.

This is the future of automobile manufacturing and as always, Kia is at the forefront.  This is truly going to revolutionize the way vehicles are made moving forward. Kia said it designed the Niro from “the ground up as a dedicated hybrid” to satisfy two growing markets: low emission vehicles and compact SUVs. The Niro is also one of the first vehicles to be launched under Kia’s new green car initiative, which includes plans for six other models to be added over the next five years. A “downsized hybrid platform” will be powering the Niro, with electrification from a single 32-kilowatt electric motor and a 1.56 kilowatt-hour lithium-polymer battery pack. The 1.6-liter Kappa gasoline engine features direct injection and an output of 104 horsepower, with a six-speed dual clutch transmission. “The main focus of engineering teams’ efforts behind the development of the new model is to deliver class-leading fuel economy in the compact SUV segment,” said Kia, adding that the Niro “...

Kelly Blue Book is still the standard to go by when you are looking to purchase a vehicle.  They don’t throw around awards lightly and when they do hand one out, you can be assured that it is well deserved.  So when it came to handing out the award for the midsize car best buy award, they put their stamp of approval on the 2016 Kia Optima. “The Optima’s success has come through constant improvement.  Throughout its life this sedan has persevered to be better, evolving from an also-ran when it debuted 15 years ago to what it is today: a refined, advanced, rewarding to drive midsize sedan with luxury looks at a mainstream price.” Wrote KBB on its site.  “The all-new 2016 Kia Optima is even more focused, besting not only the outgoing model but edging out rivals in one of the market’s most competitive segments.” It was redesigned with comfort and convenience of the consumer in mind.  Even the standard trim includes features like height adjustable passenger sea...

It doesn’t matter what your favorite basketball team is or even what brand of car you drive.  We can all agree that giving back to kids is an honorable way to spend your time and your money. That is why I was stoked to hear about Kia teaming up with the Oklahoma City Thunder.  They came together and dedicated an outdoor basketball court to the Boys and Girls club of Norman Center for Children and Families. As you can imagine this time of year, it can get a little chilly outside but with the warmth something like this does on the inside of you, no one really minded.  This was the 11th basketball court that the Thunder Cares Foundation has either built or renovated.  The kids got to swarm the court and shoot hoops with a couple of NBA players. “This court is a vital addition to our organization,” said Fitzgerald. “The court will bring fun and great joy to our children and serves as a symbol to the children of our community that the Thunder cares about them and su...

It is no shock that Kia Motors has been the leader in the Korean automobile industry for more than 70 years. The Kia Optima is one of the models more-so responsible for this tremendous success.  For the past five years, the reign of most recent generation of the Optima, it has been the best-selling vehicle in the entire country of Korea. Well, the 2016 model has been recently released and has been flying off the lot! This new model is the ideal start to a new generation of the popular and classic car we have all come to know and love. This hot, new mid-size four door sedan is be powered by a 2.4 liter 4 cylinder engine that give an astounding 192 horsepower and 181 pound per foot of torque with an electronically controlled six speed automatic transmission. While these features seem fairly similar to that of the 2015 model, new features have been added to make sure the engine runs smoothly and quietly for your convenience and comfort. Also, an Infinity 8 speaker audio system ...