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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 “...

Long ago, sport-utility vehicles replaced the station wagon as the quintessential family hauler. In the beginning, truck-based, body-on-frame SUVs were all there was. But car shoppers' desire for a more mild-mannered city SUV eventually gave birth to the crossover -- an SUV based on a passenger car. Nowadays, it seems like crossovers will eventually inherit the Earth. But one vehicle that has kept in touch with its traditional SUV roots is the five-passenger 2009 Kia Sorento. The Sorento, like most traditional truck-based SUVs, is built on a sturdy body-on-frame chassis and has a solid rear axle suspension. This allows it to tow up to 5,000 pounds when properly equipped, about 1,500 pounds more than most other small and midsize crossovers can handle. Opting for the four-wheel-drive model gives the Sorento a decent amount of off-road ability, too, thanks to its low-range gearing. This is still a modern Kia, though, with a choice of two capable V6 engines, an impressive list of stan...

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...

2015 saved the best Kia news for last. The famous basketball star and Kia enthusiast Lebron James proved to a fan that he actually does drive the impressively designed K900 from Kia. A new viral Kia commercial shows Lebron picking up his 10 million dollars for winning the bet. A three commercial series titled "The Truth," tells the full story. Our advice? Get to watching this great tv from Kia and while you are at it, stop by Van Griffith Kia so we can answer all of your Kia K900 questions!

Learn More: 2016 Kia Sportage The 2016 Kia Sportage is ready to take any road you chose. Designed to give its passengers a smooth, exhilarating ride, the 2016 Kia Sportage is built with agile handling. Built for a fun ride, the 2016 Sportage has 182-horsepower and 2.4 Gasoline Direct Injection engine. The 2016 Kia Sportage gives your voice power thanks to the UVO eServices, an available infotainment system that uses voice-activated technology to keep you informed. Give Van Griffith Kia a call or stop by to learn more about the 2016 Kia Sportage.  

  Wishing our loyal customers a wonderful holiday week! We sincerely hope your Thanksgiving holiday is full of food and fun. We are very thankful to all of our incredible customers we have had over the years! Spend your spare time this week test driving one of our all new 2016 models! Contact us for any and all questions you may have.

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...