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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...

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...

Never compromise for performance with the 2016 Kia Rio available at Van Griffith Kia . The 2016 Kia Rio has a Gasoline Direct Injection (GDI) engine that produces a powerful get up and go. The 2016 Kia Rio looks as fun as it is to drive. Find available interior amenities that are just as captivating including push-button start, Bluetooth wireless technology, and UVO infotainment system. The 2016 Kia Rio has a lengthy list of standard safety features including electronic stability control, hill start assist control, tire-pressure monitoring system, and more. To learn more about the 2016 Kia Rio , call Van Griffith Kia to schedule a test drive today.

Kia made the 2016 Sorento larger, more sophisticated, and easier to drive. When you stop by Van Griffith Kia , one of our knowledgeable salesmen is ready to inform you on what the 2016 Kia Sorento has to offer. The 2016 Kia Sorento has adapted to your needs with drive-assist technologies like Surround View Monitor, Lane Departure Warning, Advanced Smart Cruise Control, and Blind-Spot Detection. Kia wants you to know that advanced safety comes standard, including Electronic Stability Control and a reinforced body of 53% advanced high-strength steel. Take the 2016 Kia Sorento on your next adventure and experience the power of its all-wheel drive, 2.0-liter turbo engine, and drive mode select. Visit Van Griffith Kia today to learn more about the 2016 Kia Sorento .