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This year, Kia released a brand new, luxury vehicle–the 2018 Kia Stinger. Kia also released memorizing commercials and advertisements promoting the new 2018 vehicle. To get an idea of what to expect with the 2018 Kia Stinger, Kia added”A Whole New Animal” Commercial for Kia fans to get a glimpse at the new luxury vehicle. In the advertisement, you finally witness the elegant and fast new 2018 Kia. They mention that Kia’s idea for a new vehicle needed, “to drive as good as they looked.” The Stinger, as mentioned, is an explosion of new experiences, taking Kia to a new level. If you’re a Kia fan, you’re going to obsess over the 2018 Kia Stinger. It’s an elegant, special adventure for all Kia lovers.

Kia has outdone itself with a very intriguing advertisement promoting the 2017 Kia Cazenda. If you haven’t yet seen this commercial, the main point Kia is trying to prove is that the 2017 Cazenda is an all new luxury vehicle that is no different than Mercedes, Lexus, BMW, or any other luxury, high-end cars. To prove this, Kia met with luxury car excerpts to test them. They started with blind folding each individual expert to have them guess which vehicle they were in by feeling around. When it was the 2017 Kia Cadenza’s turn, experts were taken back, unfamiliar with the vehicle, but guessed luxury anyway. After taking the Cadenza for a spin, still unfamiliar with the car brand, it was finally revealed that they were driving the 2017 Kia Cadenza. Each expert was shocked by this and commented on how Kia can, “play with the big boys” referring to other luxury vehicles. This commercial stands out because it shows people’s true reaction toward the 2017 Kia Cadenza and how it has transfo...

Who doesn’t want to remember the old arcade games we use to play? Let’s throw it back to when Kia released a nostalgic commercial advertising the 2017 Kia Sorento. The commercial is titles, “Tecmo Bo” Ft. Bo Jackson where Bo Jackson is one of the football players in the game. In the middle of playing, he runs out and gets in the 2017 Kia Sorento where he drives it into the video game and wins the game. This commercial is a fun and interesting type of advertisement for their vehicle. Kia continues to share their creativity with us and remind us of our favorite arcade game while also promoting the all new 2017 Kia Sorento. After watching this, it makes consumers want to drive a Kia and stop by their local arcade.

Kia is known for making comedic commercials to advertise their advanced and sophisticated vehicles. A couple of months ago, Kia released a commercial promoting the 2017 Kia Optima. If you haven’t yet seen it, the commercial is humorous while also encouraging a competitive-like energy. It starts off with a regular guy heading to work for a meeting in his new Kia Optima. When he gets out of the car, he puts on headphones and acts as if he is about to play in a basketball game—making dramatic entrances and saying “let’s go!” The whole video is suppose to imply that, “just because you drive the official vehicle of the NBA, doesn’t make you an official NBA player.” This funny Kia commercial is a light-hearted and fun way to show off the 2017 Kia Optima on relatable level. 

Van Griffith Kia of Granbury, TX proudly presents the all new 2017 Kia Sedona . Snazzy, sporty, and striking aren’t words you associate with minivans—but the ambitious folks at Kia have managed to bake a little of each into the Sedona. With room for eight, storage for family necessities, and a long list of standard and optional safety features, the Sedona is a compelling choice for value-minded shoppers. Powered by a 276-hp V-6 with a six-speed transmission and boasting a smooth ride, the Sedona also injects a little fun into daily kid-ferrying duties. As the minivan segment has matured, all-new entries have become increasingly rare as the Honda, Toyota, and Chrysler troika continue to dominate. Case in point: Kia is offering the only completely new minivan for 2015, and it’s the Korean brand’s first new vehicle of the type since 2006. The new minivan was a breakthrough in its class; modern, hi-tech and stylish – there was no need for compromise here – large families or peo...

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...

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.

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...

Van Griffith Kia Proudly presents the all new 2017 Kia Sportage . The fourth-generation Kia Sportage has an all-new look wrapping a stronger chassis filled with more connectivity than the previous models. Kia hopes these changes will make the Sportage nameplate stick out in a field of compact crossover utility vehicles that are outselling it by almost seven to one. Consider that the biggest seller in the class is the Honda CR-V, of which Honda moved 345,647 units out the doors of its dealerships in 2015. In the same time frame, Toyota sold 315,412 RAV4s and Ford sold 306,492 Escapes. Kia, meanwhile, sold just 53,739 Sportages, good enough for eighth place in a field of … eight. So Kia really needed to do something to get its $23,885 Sportage on the Google searches of potential buyers typing “CUVs under $25,000” into their laptops. Let’s start on the outside: The new Sportage is wrapped in a more rounded shape, penned in Kia’s Frankfurt design studio. It’s a more pedestrian-friend...

Van Giffith Kia proudly presents the all new 2017 Kia Optima Hybrid . Kia dealers will soon stock the automaker's revamped Optima Hybrid mid-size sedan, and although its base price is the same as it was last year, the story isn't quite as simple once you start adding options. All told, the cheapest 2017 Kia Optima Hybrid stickers for $26,845 including a mandatory $850 destination charge. That's for the Optima Hybrid Premium. Just one option package is available on that model, a $1,795 Convenience Package that includes a 12-way power driver's seat with memory, a rear park assist system, blind spot monitors, rear cross traffic alert, additional USB ports, and laminated front door windows. Two colors on the Optima Hybrid are included, while special white and black shades add $395. The range-topping Optima Hybrid EX, meanwhile, runs $31,840 without any options. That's more than $1,000 less than last year, but that price climbs fast when the one available option ...

Van Griffith Kia proudly presents all new new 2017 Kia TurboCharged Soul . For 2017, the Soul officially receives a turbocharged engine option that ups the ante by a significant 40 horsepower. Finally, a powertrain to match the Soul’s entertaining personality. The new model, named the SX overseas, is technically called the Kia Soul !, but for the purposes of normalcy, consider it the “Exclaim.” As before, it’s the top model in the range above the Soul Base, which has a 130-hp 1.6-liter four-cylinder, and the Soul + (Plus), which has a 2.0-liter four-cylinder that makes 161 horsepower. The Exclaim, which uses a new seven-speed dual-clutch transmission, gets a 1.6-liter turbocharged four-cylinder that pumps out a much-welcomed 201 horsepower and 196 lb-ft of torque. Because the extra power comes from forced induction, the fuel economy actually goes up slightly, to a claimed 28 mpg combined. To complement the engine update, Kia gave the Exclaim a bit of extra physical ‘tude. Ther...

Kia Forte set a sales record last year hitting 78,919 units and already has surpassed that number this year as the 2017 model year brings numerous improvements to the compact sedan. It’s not surprising, since Forte has become a top choice in its class. You can see the all new 2017 Kia Forte at Van Griffith Kia Today! The little Kia has come a long way from its shaky U.S. entry in the mid-1990s. Forte debuted as a 2010 model, raising the bar over its predecessor Spectra, which had started staking a claim on U.S. driveways, including in my friend Kat’s. She still loves hers as it nears 150,000-mile mark. The 2017 refresh follows just three years after a complete makeover. The Forte gets new taillights and a smoother look up front with two designs, including the new sporty S model. The S also comes with a sport-tuned suspension and 16-inch alloy wheels. A new engine replaces last year’s 1.8, but fuel economy still lags many competitors. The 2.0-liter mill cranks out 147 ho...

For the fifth consecutive year, Kia Motors America's (KMA) iconic urban passenger vehicle, the Soul, was named a winner at the 13 th annual Active Lifestyle Vehicle of the Year awards held recently in Chandler, Arizona. Once again, local media and elite athletes rated the Soul best in the urban category after dynamic and real-world evaluations, while the all-new 2017 Cadenza wowed them with its stunning new design and comfortable passenger space. "Winning the Active Lifestyle Vehicle award for the fifth consecutive year is a clear indication that the Soul makes a great companion for urbanites who are constantly on the go," said Orth Hedrick, vice president of product planning, KMA. The 2016 Soul is one of KMA's best-selling nameplates for good reason. The fun-loving Soul combines a funky and functional design, premium interior and a long list of standard and optional amenities. With a starting MSRP of just $15,900 (excluding destination charges of $850), ...

2017 Kia Sportage Featured in a Crowd Compact Crossover Market There are over 16 compact crossovers on the market, another 20 midsize crossovers, and nearly a dozen subcompact crossovers. Then there's the luxury makes. With so many crossovers on the market, automakers are playing with paint, parts and design - anything and everything - to stand out. The fourth-generation Kia Sportage once again steps out of the compact crossover class with a sharp design, big wheels and peppy turbo four. The prominent face on the Sportage is flanked by adaptive lights that turn with the car and four-cube fog lights in the top-of-the-line test model. The wheelbase is stretched by 1.6 inches over the last model, and the spoiler and rear windshield cut into the computer mouse shape shared by much of the class. It's curved and stretched in the front, but nipped and tucked in the back. Direct injection 2-liter turbo four-cylinder engines are arguably the most popular engine choice in ...

Kia Rolls Out the New Soul EV to Stakes it’s Place In The Electric Global Auto Industry The Kia Soul EV is in many ways exactly what you’d expect if you are an EV enthusiast. It is so similar externally to the regular Kia Soul that most people don’t even recognize it is an EV. It lacks a gas input and has a hidden electric input on the front grill, slightly different lights and has some aerodynamic rims and low rolling resistance wheels. But besides those little details and of course the small ‘EcoElectric’ label on the car, it is pretty hard to tell this is an EV. From a drive train perspective, Kia removed the gas tank and internal combustion engine and all of the bits that go with it. In its place Kia placed 32.7kWh of batteries. Under the hood it switched out the 4 cylinder ICE with a tiny 109HP AC engine, but surprisingly capable engine thanks to 210ft/lbs of EV torque. On top of that is a charge controller and inverter. There’s a ton of empty space up there in the fro...

2018 Kia Gt Sports Sedan Becoming a Reality Kia has long sold itself as the sporty Korean bran. Any manufacturer that wants to be considered as such needs a true sports sedan in its lineup, which means standard rear-wheel drive. Indeed, the Kia GT—or whatever it ends up being called; the code name is CK—will be rear-wheel drive, and it will have the BMW 3-series in its sights. It also sends the message that Kia is willing to step outside of its daily family-car and crossover safety zone to build the kind of vehicles that appeal to enthusiasts. As a luxury sports sedan, the GT also will provide a fertile ground for extensive luxury options and trim levels, which can increase profit margins. The GT will look to offer seductive styling at a substantial discount over the cost of traditional European competition, but the car’s success largely will hinge on how it drives. We expect Kia to offer the GT in four- and six-cylinder variants, with the sportiest model getting a 3.3-liter tu...

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 als...

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 ...

Kia has always been associated with things like affordable, safe, good value.  None of that has changed.  But a few words have been added recently.  The biggest one is Luxury.  Still much better priced and equipped than any direct competitor to their luxury line, they have begun to impress even the toughest critics.  What do we need to know about the new Cadenza? It has a very athletic, muscular appearance, yet also very elegant.  Like designer Ray Ng said at the introduction, “it is a clean design with minimal adornment.”  As a result, it has crisp lines, and sheet metal that fills out its form.   If you’re looking for a comfortable daily driver that makes a terrific highway companion, look no further. Kia’s investment in noise/vibration/harshness has paid off handsomely. The ride is quiet and comfy. The steering is intuitive and feels natural, the brakes are even-handed, and the acceleration is predictable. Inside, there’s wireless phone ...

The 2016 Kia Forte is a compact sedan that truly delivers when it comes to performance. Built with luxury in mind, the 2016 Kia Forte available at Van Griffith Kia is built with a spacious cabin that allows passengers to stretch out. Make yourself comfortable with the available heated seats and steering wheel in the 2016 Kia Forte . Surround yourself with the crystal-clear sounds from SiriusXM Radio that’s controlled with voice command and the available Bluetooth Wireless Technology. Take the 2016 Kia Forte on a test drive when you stop by Van Griffith Kia . Our friendly staff is ready to assist you with any questions you may have.