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Kia has make yet another smart and simple commercial that promotes their best features. In this commercial, they have an interesting way to exhibit how effective and helpful their 2017 Kia Sorento's technology is- with rubber ducks. The 2017 Kia Sorento advertisement is specifically focused on the surround view monitor feature. In this advertisement, they compare the 2017 Kia Sorento with the Jeep Grand Cherokee. The driver with the Jeep Grand Cherokee quickly realizes that his car is unable to back up as carefully as the 2017 Kia Sorento as he runs over many rubber ducks. This made me think about how important this feature is to have. It could save me from running into other vehicles, objects, and could keep children safe. This safety feature, the surround view, is a must have while shopping for your new 2017 vehicle. Kia did it again creating a fun commercial while also promoting their 2017 Kia Sorento and the great safety features that it offers.

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...

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 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...

With an award winning cast of the Soul, Optima and Sorento, it is easy for the Sportage to get a little overlooked.  That would be a mistake.  Read on and you will see why. The overall stance is sportier thanks to a squatter, more substantial look with the wheels pushed farther to the corners.  Inside the new Sportage features more soft-touch surfaces, better trims, and a layout that’s somewhat sporty and cockpit-oriented, with the center stack canted slightly toward the driver. When it comes to power there’s a choice of two powertrains: a 2.4-liter 4-cylinder with 181 horsepower, or, for those looking for more oomph, there's a 2.0-liter turbocharged 4-cylinder with 240 horsepower. Both engines are paired to a 6-speed automatic transmission and send power to the front wheels in the standard configuration. All-wheel drive is an option on every Sportage trim level. Kia promised better steering and a more refined ride with the latest Sportage, and for the most part, ...

Some still shy away from the stigma of driving a minivan as they fear it doesn’t make them look hip enough.  We all struggle to maintain our own level of cool.  Bottom line is, if you are driving a family around whether it is an SUV or the Sedona, it is still a family sled.  With the addition of the new Sedona, you are as cool a as cucumber in this one. The Kia Sedona is certainly stylish. Credit its makeover last year by Kia's crack design team, led by former Volkswagen designer Peter Schreyer and chief designer Tom Kearns. Their team endowed the Sedona with a surprisingly sinister, urbane look anchored by Kia's distinctive tiger-nose grille. Clearly, this is not your father's family truckster. The vibe continues inside, especially on the top-of-the-line SXL model, where a two-tone interior, leather seating with contrasting piping, piano black and metallic accents, a wood-trimmed and heated steering wheel, and dual sunroofs give the cabin the feeling of first cla...

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...

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...

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 hit the pavement hard and fast earlier this year. It is the hot and brand new 2015 Kia K900. This model is a favorite of car fanatics everywhere and is locked and loaded with so many available features. It is virtually impossible to explain all of them to you, but here are a few I believe to be the most important. It is powered by a 5.0 liter V8 engine. This riveting rear-wheel drive sedan gets 420 horse power and 15 miles to the gallon city and 23 miles to the gallon highway. The engine will stay revving while your wallet stays full! One of the most innovative features available for this 2015 model is the Dynamic Bending Light (DBL) which works with the LED headlights for projection that adapts to the speed and turning angle of the vehicle to ensure the best visibility for you, your passengers, and your brand new luxury sedan! Heated and ventilated front and rear seats are also available for the 2015 model for those hot summer afternoons or freezing winter mornings. The c...

The 2016 Kia K900 is luxury redefined.  There is no way you appreciate the feel of this car without getting in it and taking it around the block for yourself.  This car maintains some of its main design and functions.  For instance, the upcoming design has similar grille however it gets less abrasive exterior angles.  Its headlights meet the grille similar to the present K900 however the headlights are more rounded.  Another obvious redesign is in the fog lights as they have become a trapezoidal style from the existing vertical design which makes this offering seem more mature. The rear overhang is likewise a bit large which results in more cargo space.  It gets terrific appearances thanks to the use of LED technology in its lighting system and Xenon for its low beam, in addition to LED strips that run across the whole back.  Steering is covered in leather just like the equipment shifter.  The interior devices consist of dual zone environmen...

    Coming off its best-ever first-half sales performance in company history, the fun and funky 2014 Soul has received the J.D. Power Automotive Performance, Execution and Layout (APEAL) award for the third straight year in the Compact Multi-Purpose Vehicle segment.  All new for the 2014 model year, the Soul sold an individual nameplate record 74,999 units in the first half of 2014.