tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35878383976380717072024-03-12T22:25:28.931-04:00Kia Dealer Gary Rome Kia - A Gary Rome Kia Site (866) 688-4279Our Dealership loves to blog about how great Kias are.Hyundai Dealerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09268129417232111063noreply@blogger.comBlogger1305125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3587838397638071707.post-61240254538660324882020-07-15T08:41:00.001-04:002020-07-15T08:41:09.837-04:002021 TELLURIDE NIGHTFALL EDITION ARRIVES THIS SUMMER<img alt="Telluride Nightfall Edition" height="266" src="https://www.kiamedia.com/image/low/16145/1/2?v=2" style="border: 0px none currentcolor; display: block; font: inherit; height: auto; margin: 0px auto; max-height: 480px; max-width: 740px; object-fit: contain; outline-style: none; outline-width: medium; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;" width="400" /><div>
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Exclusive Nightfall Edition exterior elements include:</div>
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<li style="border-bottom-color: currentColor; border-bottom-style: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-image-outset: 0; border-image-repeat: stretch; border-image-slice: 100%; border-image-source: none; border-image-width: 1; border-left-color: currentColor; border-left-style: none; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-color: currentColor; border-right-style: none; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-color: currentColor; border-top-style: none; border-top-width: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; list-style-image: none; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline-color: invert; outline-style: none; outline-width: medium; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Newly designed radiator grill in black finish (Nightfall Edition exclusive)</li>
<li style="border-bottom-color: currentColor; border-bottom-style: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-image-outset: 0; border-image-repeat: stretch; border-image-slice: 100%; border-image-source: none; border-image-width: 1; border-left-color: currentColor; border-left-style: none; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-color: currentColor; border-right-style: none; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-color: currentColor; border-top-style: none; border-top-width: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; list-style-image: none; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline-color: invert; outline-style: none; outline-width: medium; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Unique 20-inch wheels in black finish with black lug nuts and center caps (Nightfall Edition exclusive)</li>
<li style="border-bottom-color: currentColor; border-bottom-style: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-image-outset: 0; border-image-repeat: stretch; border-image-slice: 100%; border-image-source: none; border-image-width: 1; border-left-color: currentColor; border-left-style: none; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-color: currentColor; border-right-style: none; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-color: currentColor; border-top-style: none; border-top-width: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; list-style-image: none; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline-color: invert; outline-style: none; outline-width: medium; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Gloss black roof rails</li>
<li style="border-bottom-color: currentColor; border-bottom-style: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-image-outset: 0; border-image-repeat: stretch; border-image-slice: 100%; border-image-source: none; border-image-width: 1; border-left-color: currentColor; border-left-style: none; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-color: currentColor; border-right-style: none; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-color: currentColor; border-top-style: none; border-top-width: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; list-style-image: none; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline-color: invert; outline-style: none; outline-width: medium; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Gloss black greenhouse trim/lower door side molding</li>
<li style="border-bottom-color: currentColor; border-bottom-style: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-image-outset: 0; border-image-repeat: stretch; border-image-slice: 100%; border-image-source: none; border-image-width: 1; border-left-color: currentColor; border-left-style: none; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-color: currentColor; border-right-style: none; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-color: currentColor; border-top-style: none; border-top-width: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; list-style-image: none; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline-color: invert; outline-style: none; outline-width: medium; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Gloss black skid plates</li>
<li style="border-bottom-color: currentColor; border-bottom-style: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-image-outset: 0; border-image-repeat: stretch; border-image-slice: 100%; border-image-source: none; border-image-width: 1; border-left-color: currentColor; border-left-style: none; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-color: currentColor; border-right-style: none; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-color: currentColor; border-top-style: none; border-top-width: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; list-style-image: none; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline-color: invert; outline-style: none; outline-width: medium; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Gloss black front bumper side air-duct garnish</li>
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“The Telluride Nightfall Edition offers a new choice to our customers who prefer a more assertive and premium look to their family hauler or weekend adventurer,” said Sean Yoon, President & CEO, Kia Motors America, Kia Motors North America. “Our biggest and boldest offering’s already lofty appeal elevates with the addition of this special package.”</div>
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The 2021 Telluride Nightfall Edition will arrive in showrooms beginning in the second half of the year.</div>
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Gary Rome Hyundaihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15751099639476632919noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3587838397638071707.post-20044690885778040082020-05-13T09:14:00.001-04:002020-05-13T09:14:19.356-04:00KIA SELTOS NAMED AMONG AUTOTRADER’S 10 BEST CARS FOR RECENT COLLEGE GRADUATES<div style="border: 0px none currentcolor; color: #58595b; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: 1.42em; margin-bottom: 30px; outline-style: none; outline-width: medium; padding: 0px; text-align: center; vertical-align: baseline;">
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“Despite entering the real world at a challenging time, recent college graduates have reason to celebrate their accomplishment and deserve a vehicle designed to help them tackle life’s next adventure, whether that’s commuting to a new job or taking off on weekend road trips,” said Michael Cole, president, Kia Motors America (KMA). “With a bold look, smart technology and a comfortable interior at an appealing price, the Seltos is a top option for those shopping in the crossover segment.”</div>
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Autotrader selected this year’s winners with a focus on practicality and affordability for college seniors preparing to enter the next phase of their lives. Ultimately, the experts awarded vehicles that deliver stylish looks, high-tech features, excellent fuel economy, or some combination of the above.</div>
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“Kia’s new Seltos SUV has exactly what grads will be looking for in a car that transports them to the next phase of life,” said Brian Moody, executive editor for Autotrader. “Kia’s super-long warranty, low price and generous standard features make the Seltos a small SUV that can weather just about any storm. We like that all-wheel drive is standard on nearly every model and that the overall footprint is small, but the interior feels very spacious.”</div>
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The 2021 Seltos combines rugged, refined styling with well-engineered capability in a right-sized utility vehicle that is ready for adventure. Recent graduates are sure to enjoy the crossover’s reclining rear seat functionality and available leather-wrapped steering wheel for added comfort on long drives, as well as ample technology features like an available 10.25-inch high-resolution color touchscreen, available 8-speaker Bose premium sound system and an available suite of driver assistance features. The 2021 Seltos starts at $21,990<span style="border-bottom-color: currentColor; border-bottom-style: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-image-outset: 0; border-image-repeat: stretch; border-image-slice: 100%; border-image-source: none; border-image-width: 1; border-left-color: currentColor; border-left-style: none; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-color: currentColor; border-right-style: none; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-color: currentColor; border-top-style: none; border-top-width: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 75%; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: 0; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline-color: invert; outline-style: none; outline-width: medium; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; position: relative; top: -0.5em; vertical-align: baseline;">3</span>.</div>
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To see the full list of 10 Best Cars for Recent College Graduates in 2020, visit: <a href="https://www.autotrader.com/best-cars/10-best-cars-recent-college-graduates-281474980013135" style="border: 0px none currentcolor; color: #bb162b; cursor: pointer; font: inherit; margin: 0px; outline-style: none; outline-width: medium; padding: 0px; text-decoration-line: none; vertical-align: baseline;">https://www.autotrader.com/best-cars/10-best-cars-recent-college-graduates</a>.</div>
Gary Rome Hyundaihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15751099639476632919noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3587838397638071707.post-57832467574470892042020-04-23T14:43:00.000-04:002020-04-23T14:43:39.371-04:00KIA MOTORS DELIVERS 15,000 MEDICAL USE FACE SHIELDS TO THE GEORGIA EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY<div class="Subtitle" style="border: 0px none currentcolor; color: #58595b; font-family: KiaBold; font-size: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: 1.42em; margin-bottom: 30px; outline-style: none; outline-width: medium; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">
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Gary Rome Hyundaihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15751099639476632919noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3587838397638071707.post-75395059168470424062019-06-19T16:43:00.001-04:002019-06-19T16:43:27.764-04:00KIA MOTORS RANKED HIGHEST MASS MARKET BRAND FOR FIFTH CONSECUTIVE YEAR IN J.D. POWER U.S. INITIAL QUALITY STUDY <div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<li style="box-sizing: border-box;">Four Kia models included among the top 10 vehicles in the industry, the most of any brand</li>
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<span style="box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: 700;"></span><span style="box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: 700;">IRVINE, Calif., June 19, 2019 </span>— For the fifth consecutive year, Kia was named the number one non-luxury automotive brand today by J.D. Power in the 2019 U.S. Initial Quality Study (IQS), with a reported 70 problems per 100 vehicles, a two-point improvement over last year’s results. Kia’s continued success in IQS was led by having four models – Rio, Forte, Sportage and Soul -- included among the top 10 vehicles in the industry, the most of any brand. In addition, Kia had segment-topping performances from Rio (Small Car), Forte (Compact Car), Sportage (Small SUV) and Sedona (Minivan).</div>
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“Being ranked at the top of J.D. Power’s U.S. Initial Quality Study among all mass market brands once is a tremendous honor, but capturing this leadership position for five consecutive years unequivocally affirms Kia’s commitment to quality and the ownership experience,” said Michael Cole, chief operating officer and EVP, Kia Motors America. “With four segment winners – and three additional models ranking among the top three in their respective segments – Kia’s ‘Give It Everything’ brand philosophy has clearly yielded a world-class model lineup.” </div>
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The annual report analyzed responses from 76,256 respondents with regards to 257 vehicle models across 26 segments. Vehicles were evaluated on driving experience, engine and transmission performance and a broad range of quality issues reported by vehicle owners.</div>
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Hyundai Dealerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09268129417232111063noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3587838397638071707.post-38536339466210117942019-05-30T15:53:00.001-04:002019-05-30T15:53:57.998-04:00KIA’S CERTIFIED PRE-OWNED PROGRAM NAMED TO AUTOTRADER’S BEST PROGRAMS FOR 2019 LIST<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: 700;">IRVINE, Calif., May 29, 2019 </span>— For the second consecutive year, Kia’s Certified Pre-Owned Program has been named one of Autotrader’s 10 Best Non-Luxury CPO Programs. The list recognizes the standout programs car shoppers should consider when buying pre-owned. </div>
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“Being recognized as one of the 10 best CPO programs for the second year in a row is further proof of Kia’s ‘Give It Everything’ spirit,” said Bill Peffer, vice president, sales operations, Kia Motors America. “Kia’s high-quality CPO vehicles offer shoppers outstanding value and peace of mind.”</div>
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The experts at Autotrader researched all programs, identifying the 10 Best Non-Luxury and 10 Best Luxury CPO programs to help consumers narrow their shopping list and provide a sense of security. The 2019 10 Best Non-Luxury and Luxury CPO Programs were identified based on a series of factors, including powertrain warranty length (with a minimum of six years or 100,000 miles of coverage from the original sale date), available inventory, bumper-to-bumper warranty coverage and transferability to future vehicle owners.</div>
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“Kia’s certified program has one big benefit: buyers get a 10 year / 100,000 mile total powertrain warranty,” said Brian Moody, Autotrader, executive editor. “Even those who might not plan to keep their CPO Kia that long still benefit as the program is transferable to the next buyer should your automotive needs change.”</div>
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KMA’s CPO program accepts only Kia vehicles that are five years or newer with fewer than 60,000 miles on the odometer, and requires a meticulous 164-point Quality Assurance inspection by certified Kia technicians. CPO vehicles also come with a 10-year / 100,000-mile limited powertrain warranty and 12-month / 12,000 mile-Platinum Coverage. Whether it’s the midsize Optima sedan, iconic Soul or the Sorento SUV that drivers dream of, customers get a great price matched with superb quality, bypassing the stress, risk and uncertainty that typically comes with buying a previously owned vehicle.</div>
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Hyundai Dealerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09268129417232111063noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3587838397638071707.post-47609206298471100012019-05-16T15:54:00.001-04:002019-05-16T15:54:45.665-04:00ALL-NEW KIA TELLURIDE WINS SUV CATEGORY AT INAUGURAL TEXAS OFF-ROAD INVITATIONAL <div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: 700;">IRVINE, Calif., May 15, 2019 </span>— The all-new Kia Telluride won first place in the SUV category at the first-ever Texas Off-Road Invitational held by the Texas Motor Press Association. More than 30 truck and sport-utility media evaluated the all-new mid-size SUV at General Sam’s Offroad Park in Huntsville, Texas. After comparing it to more than a dozen other SUVS, many of them legendary off-roaders and luxury utility vehicles, the Telluride was voted best.</div>
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“Jurors were impressed by the Telluride’s off-road prowess, which rivaled that of traditionally rough-and-ready SUVs in muddy, steep, rocky, and sandy terrain,” says Eileen Falkenberg-Hull, vice president, Texas Motor Press Association. “It also took on the challenge of driving through hub-high water with ease. For Texans, it is important to be able to easily transition from urban to suburban to ranch lifestyles, including off-roading scenarios. It’s also important that a vehicle be priced right for its abilities and build quality. The Telluride proved to Texas Motor Press Association jurors that it is the best combination of those qualities of all the vehicles tested during two days of competition.”</div>
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This is the third best-in-show award the Telluride has received in May. The other two coming from the Northwest Automotive Press Association (NWAPA) “Mudfest” and the Texas Auto Writers Association “Texas Auto Roundup”.</div>
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“The Telluride continues to rack up the awards and accolades” said Michael Cole, chief operating officer, Kia Motors America. “It’s particularly impressive that this award comes from a group of experienced off-road and truck media. The Telluride was conceived of, designed and developed in, and is being assembled in this country—it’s a SUV for America, so it’s perfect that it’s being so well received in America.”*</div>
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Hyundai Dealerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09268129417232111063noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3587838397638071707.post-69059028581708344462019-05-13T15:32:00.000-04:002019-05-13T15:32:53.282-04:00KIA TELLURIDE PICKS UP AWARD AT ANNUAL NORTHWEST AUTOMOTIVE PRESS ASSOCIATION’S “MUDFEST” <div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: 700;">IRVINE, Calif., May 9, 2019 </span>— After two days of driving more than 20 vehicles through a mix of on-road handling and off-road courses at The Ridge Motorsports Park in Shelton, Wash., member journalists of the Northwest Automotive Press Association (NWAPA) named the Telluride as the “Mid- and Full-Size CUV” category winner at the association’s 25<span style="box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 8.8px; line-height: 0px; position: relative; top: -4.4px; vertical-align: baseline;">th</span> annual Outdoor Activity Vehicle of the Year event, also known as “Mudfest.” </div>
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“We’re honored to hear the Telluride continued its award-winning streak following NWAPA’s Mudfest, especially as it comes on the heels of being crowned the ‘CUV of Texas,’” said Michael Cole, chief operating officer and executive vice president, KMA. “Given the mountainous landscape in the Pacific Northwest, NWAPA member journalists know what to look for in adventure vehicles, and we are beyond proud that the Telluride’s capable performance and rugged luxury surpassed this adventurous group of journalists’ expectations.”</div>
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Mudfest’s on-road portion of evaluations tested acceleration, handling, braking, and more on a track complete with elevation changes, sharp corners, and sweeping curves. The vehicles were also evaluated on an off-road course that challenged vehicles with plenty of loose dirt, deep ruts, and steep climbs and descents.</div>
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“With bold styling and an attractive interior, Kia’s all-new Telluride easily sets itself apart from the crowd,” said Perry Stern, co-chair of NWAPA Mudfest. “There’s plenty of power on tap and Telluride stays comfortable no matter what the terrain serves up which helped put this new Kia at the top of its category at this year’s Mudfest.”</div>
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Hyundai Dealerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09268129417232111063noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3587838397638071707.post-39504461249319388772019-05-01T16:28:00.001-04:002019-05-01T16:28:31.224-04:00KIA TELLURIDE NAMED “CUV OF TEXAS” BY THE TEXAS AUTO WRITERS ASSOCIATION <div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: 700;">IRVINE, Calif., May 1, 2019</span> – After two days of driving and evaluations, journalist members of the Texas Auto Writers Association (TAWA) named the all-new 2020 Kia Telluride “CUV of Texas” as well as the “Mid-Size CUV” category winner at the association’s recent Auto Roundup event. The results were based on the assessments of the 44 journalist members of TAWA who attended the event and evaluated 29 vehicles across a wide variety of criteria.</div>
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“The Telluride was designed in California, assembled in Georgia, and has now been honored in Texas with two awards from this distinguished group of journalists,” said Michael Cole, COO and executive vice president, Kia Motors America. “TAWA members know automotive, especially utility vehicles, and Telluride being crowned not only the ‘CUV of Texas’ but also ‘Mid-Sized CUV’, is further proof of Kia’s ‘Give It Everything’ credo. It’s true what they say: Everything, even Telluride, is bigger in Texas.”</div>
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After driving each vehicle on predetermined street and track courses, TAWA members voted on the top vehicles in a variety of categories. Journalists were encouraged drive the vehicles as they would if they were simulating their own day-to-day driving conditions.</div>
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Hyundai Dealerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09268129417232111063noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3587838397638071707.post-15383608431684827762019-04-18T13:58:00.004-04:002019-04-18T13:59:22.779-04:00NIRO EV NAMED CAR OF THE YEAR BY POPULAR MECHANICS <div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: 700;">NEW YORK, April 18, 2019 </span>— Kia Motors America (KMA) is pleased to announce that the Niro EV was selected “Car of the Year” by Popular Mechanics magazine.<br />
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“We picked the Niro EV for Car of the Year because it’s an electric car that would be appealing even if it weren’t electric,” says Ezra Dyer, Popular Mechanics automotive editor. “But it is electric, and it delivers the usual EV benefits without much in the way of EV sacrifices. It’s smooth, quick and quiet, with plenty of range and an affordable price. The Niro EV feels like a preview of the near future, when cars like this are the norm. But right now it’s the exception."<br />
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The magazine praised the crossover Niro EV for its design, style, performance and practicality, citing its comfort on the highway during a long road trip as well as its functionality as an everyday runabout.<br />
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“We’re thrilled by this award,” says Michael Cole, COO and executive vice president, KMA. “When a publication with the storied reputation of Popular Mechanics selects your vehicle over the competition, it’s a momentous event. We’re proud of the Niro EV and its place in our fleet of all-electric, plug-in hybrid and hybrid vehicles At Kia we strive to provide the best vehicles possible and this reward validates our efforts.”</div>
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Hyundai Dealerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09268129417232111063noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3587838397638071707.post-12965396100215081522019-04-17T17:35:00.000-04:002019-04-17T17:35:09.357-04:00NIRO PHEV RECEIVES GOOD HOUSEKEEPING 2019 BEST NEW CAR AWARD <div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: 700;">IRVINE, Calif., April 15, 2019</span> – The 2019 Kia Niro plug-in hybrid received <em style="box-sizing: border-box;">Good Housekeeping’s </em>2019 Best New Car Award in the Hybrid category, marking the first time a Kia has earned the accolade from the esteemed publication.</div>
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“We’re honored that the Niro PHEV has been recognized by <em style="box-sizing: border-box;">Good Housekeeping</em> magazine,” said Orth Hedrick, Executive Director of Car Planning and Telematics, Kia Motors America (KMA). “Consumers who are intrigued by the Niro hybrid’s fantastic versatility and design, but want the ability to drive only using electric power, will find more to love in the Niro Plug-in Hybrid.”</div>
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The Good Housekeeping Institute (GHI) collaborated with <em style="box-sizing: border-box;">Car and Driver</em> magazine, evaluating all of this year’s new vehicles. Together, they narrowed the count down to 50, racking up more than 5,000 miles on a mix of test tracks, city roads and highways. The GHI experts and consumer testers rated the cars and SUVs based on safety, value, handling, design, and technology.</div>
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The Niro PHEV’s spacious interior was among the factors that made it stand out in addition to being offered in hybrid and all-electric versions. “It was great to see that you get almost the same amount of trunk storage in all three models, which is impressive from a design perspective,” said Rachel Rothman, Good Housekeeping Chief Technologist & Engineering Director.</div>
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GHI also praised the Niro PHEV for its use of innovative features designed with efficiency in mind. “We liked that it has two-zone automatic climate control, with controls for the driver and front-seat passenger,” added Laurie Jennings, Good Housekeeping Institute Director & Lead Consumer Tester. “There's even a button to turn the passenger-side climate control off if that seat is empty, which could save energy in hot summer months when hybrids traditionally forfeit efficiency because of increased load from the air conditioner.”</div>
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Stemming from the award-winning Niro hybrid, the Niro PHEV adds the ability to go all-electric. Rated at an EPA-estimated 0-to-26 miles of All-Electric Range, the Niro PHEV can help some drivers consume less gasoline in many everyday driving conditions and in all-electric mode it produces zero emissions. And with the total driving range rated at up to an estimated 560 miles, it offers fantastic versatility.</div>
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For more information on Good Housekeeping’s 2019 Best New Car Awards, visit: www. goodhousekeeping.com/2019carawards.</div>
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Hyundai Dealerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09268129417232111063noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3587838397638071707.post-52866950000181464262019-04-15T08:53:00.003-04:002019-04-15T08:53:39.717-04:00KIA STINGER RECEIVES FIRST-EVER J.D. POWER ENGINEERING AWARD FOR HIGHEST RATED ALL-NEW VEHICLE <div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: 700;">IRVINE, Calif., April 15, 2019 -- </span>After ushering in a dynamic new era for Kia Motors, the 2018 Stinger sportback has been awarded the first-ever J.D. Power Engineering Award for Highest-Rated All-New Vehicle. Based on combined consumer evaluations included in the J.D. Power Initial Quality and APEAL Studies, Kia is the first OEM to be recognized by J.D. Power for delivering the highest-rated new entry into the market for a model year.</div>
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“The Stinger is the result of years of hard work and dedication from the industry’s top designers and engineers. We turned what was once considered a dream car into a startling and enthralling new reality,” said Michael Cole, chief operating officer & EVP, Kia Motors America. “Being the first auto manufacturer to receive this prestigious award from J.D. Power, an organization known for excellence in research, is a true testament to Kia’s ‘Give It Everything’ philosophy.”</div>
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The J.D. Power Engineering Award for Highest-Rated All-New Vehicle combines the results of two well-known J.D. Power studies, the Initial Quality Study (IQS) which measures new-vehicle quality by the number of problems experienced per 100 vehicles (PP100) as reported by consumers during the first 90 days of ownership; and the J.D. Power Automotive Performance, Execution and Layout (APEAL) award, which measures new-vehicle owners’ overall satisfaction with their vehicles within the first 90 days of ownership. Categories evaluated include exterior, interior, storage, audio, seats, heating and ventilation, driving dynamics, powertrain, visibility, and fuel economy. </div>
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“This is the first time J.D. Power has analyzed customer data in order to identify a remarkable achievement by a vehicle development team,” said Doug Betts, senior vice president of global automotive at J.D. Power. “This is feedback on both the quality and the performance of the vehicle taken straight from the owners of the vehicle. What we are seeing is a team of designers, R&D engineers and a manufacturing team that are working very effectively together to launch something quite exceptional.”</div>
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Hyundai Dealerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09268129417232111063noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3587838397638071707.post-32244166182695278172019-03-28T14:26:00.001-04:002019-03-28T14:26:57.472-04:00KIA REVEALS NEW SUV CONCEPTS AT THE 2019 SEOUL MOTOR SHOW <div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Kia Motors has revealed a trio of new concepts at the 2019 Seoul Motor Show today, previewing the brand’s future design direction.<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" /></div>
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Two of the three concepts make their international debut in Seoul, with the rugged Kia ‘Masterpiece’ taking center stage, combining a large SUV body with a luxurious, high-tech cabin. The Masterpiece is accompanied by the Kia ‘Signature’, a new concept model which previews the design and layout of an upcoming compact SUV from the brand.</div>
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The cars are joined by the ‘Imagine by Kia’ concept car, an all-electric sports sedan which embodies Kia’s desire to create exciting low-emissions passenger cars.</div>
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While each of the concepts hint at the direction Kia’s designers could take in future, each also illustrates different elements of the brand’s future model strategy. An expanding range of SUVs and crossover models has provided the impetus for Kia’s long-term sales growth around the world. The Masterpiece and Signature both provide an insight into how Kia could develop its model line-up in future, in terms of design, layout and use of technology. The ‘Imagine by Kia’ concept also previews how the brand plans to excite drivers with electrified vehicles in future, creating stunning exterior and interior design, with intelligent packaging and cutting-edge technologies.</div>
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The Kia Masterpiece concept makes its first public appearance, with a rugged and robust large SUV. The Masterpiece hints at how the brand could adapt its latest designs and features for the large off-road SUV segment.</div>
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Like other recent Kia models, the exterior of the car is characterized by sculpted bodywork and bold lines. Combined with a purposeful SUV stance and raised body, and a powerful all-wheel drive system, its rugged looks are matched by true ‘go-anywhere’ capability.</div>
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The front of the car features a new incarnation of Kia’s iconic grille, the ‘tiger nose’ – yet, extended outwards across the whole front section of the concept, with no clear boundaries between grille and LED headlamps. The design of the front of the car is echoed in the rear of the car, with signature lines at both ends of the vehicle giving the car a consistent design all round.</div>
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Following the launch of the Kia SP Concept at the India’s Auto Expo 2018 in Delhi, Kia today reveals an evolution of the design, with the international debut of the Signature concept.</div>
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Driven by advanced technology, the Kia SP Concept hints at the company’s plans to introduce a new small SUV for its global markets. Bold and stylish, the Signature combines sophisticated beauty, breakthrough technology, and high functionality in a smart, compact package.</div>
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With a wide grille and long hood at the front, and a rear design which emphasizes stability with wide rear lamps and body lines, the Signature stands out on the road. At the front, its lamps are connected to the ‘tiger nose’ grille, with integrated daytime running lamps. Its strong shoulder line, with a glasshouse which tapers towards the rear of the car, lends the compact SUV an air of understated sportiness. The exterior is completed with a series of distinct styling features, contributing to the car’s contemporary, technical design. These include thin LED lamps at the front and rear, sharp lines pressed into the bodywork, and precise metallic details.</div>
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As eye-catching as the latest Kia production cars, the Signature heralds the forthcoming arrival of a model for young trend-setters. The concept previews a production-ready compact SUV from Kia, due to be revealed for the first time later in 2019. The concept’s design will also influence future models destined for Kia’s global markets.</div>
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The ‘Imagine by Kia’ concept, revealed recently at the 2019 Geneva International Motor Show, now makes its Asian debut in Seoul. The fully-electric sports sedan concept has been designed at Kia’s European design center in Frankfurt, Germany.</div>
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Gregory Guillaume, Vice President of Design for Kia Motors Europe, comments: “We imagined designing an all-electric car that not only answered consumer concerns around range, performance, recharging networks and driving dynamism, but one that also gave you goose bumps when you looked at it, and made the hairs on the back of your neck stand up when you drove it. That’s why our all-electric concept is designed to not only get your pulse racing, but to also signpost our holistic and emotional approach to electrification.”</div>
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A visual embodiment of the brand’s desire to move forward into the exciting world of electrification, this concept is Kia’s first pure electric four-door passenger car. Intentionally designed to sit outside the industry’s predefined vehicle categories, it coherently draws together elements of a muscular sports utility vehicle, a sleek and athletic family saloon and a versatile and spacious crossover. The ‘Imagine by Kia’ concept represents a more progressive Kia design language for the future, with intelligent reinterpretations of existing Kia motifs and a bodywork characterized by a blend of tautly-drawn sheet metal, crisp lines, and efficient aerodynamics.</div>
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Kia’s European design team fully exploited the chassis architecture of the powertrain’s all-electric layout to maximize cabin space and create an airy and spacious interior. In a humorous riposte to the industry’s current obsession with ever increasing dashboard screens, the concept features 21 individual ultra high-resolution screens. These curve across the top of the dashboard in a layout that is at the same time both casual and coordinated.</div>
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While not immediately destined for production, the ‘Imagine by Kia’ concept hints at interior and exterior design elements that could be adapted for future production models from the brand.</div>
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Kia will exhibit a range of its latest technologies at the Seoul Motor Show, with a series of innovations developed for the post-autonomous driving era.</div>
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First revealed at the 2019 Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in the United States, Kia’s Real-time Emotion Adaptive Driving (R.E.A.D.) system looks to a future when autonomous driving is the norm and priority is given to improving the human mobility experience.</div>
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The world-first technology optimizes and personalizes the cabin, analyzing a driver’s emotional state in real-time through artificial intelligence-based bio-signal recognition technology. The technology monitors a driver’s emotional state and tailors the interior environment according to its assessment – potentially altering conditions relating to the human senses within the cabin, creating a more enjoyable mobility experience. AI deep-learning technology enables the system to establish a baseline in user behavior, and then identify patterns and trends to customize the cabin accordingly.</div>
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The R.E.A.D. system is featured alongside V-Touch, a world-first virtual touch-type gesture control technology which employs a 3D camera to monitor users’ eyes and fingertip. V-Touch allows occupants to manage several in-car features using simple finger gestures, adapting cabin lighting, HVAC (heating, ventilation and air-conditioning) and entertainment systems. The system potentially eliminates the need for buttons or a touchscreen interface.</div>
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Another feature of the innovative R.E.A.D. system is Kia’s music-response vibration seat technology, where occupants ‘feel’ their favorite songs as they listen to them. The sensory-based signal processing technology adapts seat vibrations according to music sound frequencies. The vibration seats also feature a ‘massage’ mode to increase comfort, and can enhance safety with haptic warnings linked to advanced driver-assist systems.</div>
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Hyundai Dealerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09268129417232111063noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3587838397638071707.post-25406378684591247592019-03-14T14:38:00.000-04:002019-03-14T14:38:12.707-04:00KIA TEAMS WITH AMAZON TO PROVIDE ONE-STOP HOME-CHARGING SOLUTIONS FOR ELECTRIC VEHICLES <div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: 700;">IRVINE, Calif., March 14, 2017 </span>— Today Kia Motors America (KMA) began a new program with Amazon to provide plug-in vehicle customers with easy, one-stop shopping for a home charger and installation services using the same easy digital Amazon shopping experience they have come to love.</div>
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Before they even bring home their new Soul EV, Niro EV, Niro PHEV or Optima PHEV, customers can visit <a href="http://www.amazon.com/ChargeMyKia" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #337ab7; outline-style: none; outline-width: 0px; text-decoration-line: none;">www.amazon.com/ChargeMyKia</a> to learn everything anyone needs to know about choosing a charger, having it installed, and charging at home. At the website, they will find recommended Level 2 or 240-volt charging units selected by Kia, information about EV home charging installation and helpful reviews from other Amazon customers. And they can see upfront pricing for electrical services and schedule a licensed electrician to install an EV charger and a 240-volt outlet if needed. Amazon’s Happiness Guarantee backs all home charging installation services, so customers know it will be done to their satisfaction and they can rest assured that their vehicle is supported by Kia’s excellent warranty.</div>
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“Home-charging can’t get any easier than this,” says Orth Hedrick, executive director of Car Planning and Telematics, KMA. “Being able to order a Level 2 charger and installation through Amazon further demystifies and simplifies the experience for new Kia EV and PHEV owners. It’s just another example of how we’re constantly striving to provide the very best vehicles and customer experience.”</div>
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Hyundai Dealerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09268129417232111063noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3587838397638071707.post-91048900293192609152019-03-05T15:31:00.000-05:002019-03-05T15:31:15.000-05:00Imagine by Kia: a new all-electric concept car revealed <div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #444444; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14px; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700;">5 March 2019 </span><span style="color: #444444; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14px; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal;">– Kia Motors has revealed its new all-electric concept car, ‘Imagine by Kia’, at the 2019 Geneva International Motor Show.</span><br />
<br style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #444444; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14px; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal;" /><span style="color: #444444; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14px; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal;">“Automotive design is about capturing the heart and making it beat that bit faster for that bit longer. We believe that there’s absolutely no reason why that should change simply because the car is electric,” says Gregory Guillaume, Vice President of Design for Kia Motors Europe. “That’s why our all-electric concept is designed to not only get your pulse racing, but to also signpost our holistic and emotional approach to electrification.”</span><br style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #444444; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14px; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal;" /><br style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #444444; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14px; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal;" /><span style="color: #444444; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14px; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal;">“Today’s drivers understandably have many questions about electric cars. They’re concerned about range, the recharging network, and whether electric cars will still be dynamic and engaging to drive. So, when we first started thinking about this concept and imagining what its role would be, we knew that the best way to answer those questions and address those concerns was by approaching electrification purely from an emotional point of view.”</span><br style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #444444; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14px; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal;" /><br style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #444444; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14px; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal;" /><span style="color: #444444; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14px; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal;">This human-centric attitude is perfectly aligned with Kia’s attitude on automotive design, as Guillaume explains. “When they talk about their electric cars, many car makers promote the same rational and empirical data-driven messages as they do with their internal combustion engined cars, such as range, economy and performance criteria.”</span><br style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #444444; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14px; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal;" /><br style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #444444; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14px; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal;" /><span style="color: #444444; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14px; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal;">“Kia prides itself on its power to surprise, which is why we wanted to move away from the rational and focus on the emotional, and embrace a warmer and more human approach to electrification. After all, electricity is found within every atom, it’s the energy that flows within us and around us on our planet. Harnessing its potential has propelled us forward from one innovation to the next,” says Guillaume.</span><br style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #444444; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14px; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal;" /><br style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #444444; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14px; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal;" /><span style="color: #444444; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14px; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal;">A visual embodiment of Kia’s desire to move forward in the exciting world of electrification, Imagine by Kia is the company’s first pure electric four-door passenger car. Unlike the award-winning e-Niro electric crossover, which is based on the existing architecture of the hybrid-powered Niro, Imagine by Kia is underpinned by a low-mounted, induction-charged battery pack that powers a compact drive train.</span><br style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #444444; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14px; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal;" /><br style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #444444; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14px; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal;" /><span style="color: #444444; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14px; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal;">Coherently drawing together elements of a muscular sports utility vehicle, a sleek and athletic family saloon, and a versatile and spacious crossover, Imagine by Kia is intentionally designed to not sit within the industry’s predefined vehicle categories.</span><br style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #444444; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14px; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal;" /><br style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #444444; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14px; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal;" /><span style="color: #444444; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14px; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal;">“It’s a large C-segment car – the vehicle size that’s incredibly popular in Europe – but the only things it holds on to are Kia’s brand values,” explains Guillaume. “It hints at something familiar, but is something entirely new. I think of it as a category-buster, and a disruptor – it’s familiar and understood but at the same time progressive and new.”</span><br style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #444444; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14px; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal;" /><br style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #444444; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14px; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal;" /><span style="color: #444444; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14px; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal;">Intelligently reinterpreting Kia’s iconic ‘tiger nose’ grille, Imagine by Kia features a bold new illuminated ‘tiger mask’ that encircles the main LED headlamp units. Separated by horizontal ‘eyelids’, the dipped and main beam units are housed with a single block of clear acrylic glass, creating the effect of piercing eyes floating free of visible support. This striking ‘tiger mask’ creates a distinctive and recognizable lighting motif that instantly marks this out as a Kia for the 21</span><span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #444444; font-family: Arial; font-size: 8.8px; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: 0px; position: relative; top: -4.4px; vertical-align: baseline;">st</span><span style="color: #444444; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14px; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal;"> Century.</span><br style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #444444; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14px; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal;" /><br style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #444444; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14px; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal;" /><span style="color: #444444; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14px; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal;">“The inspiration for the ‘tiger mask’ was to create the look and feel of the headlamps being suspended within a transparent block of glass,” explains Guillaume. “This identifiable lighting signature could potentially be deployed as a unifying design element across Kia’s future electric vehicle range.”</span><br style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #444444; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14px; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal;" /><br style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #444444; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14px; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal;" /><span style="color: #444444; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14px; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal;">The human approach to the design is encapsulated by the ruches adorning its front air-curtain and flanks. Each impulse ripple has a different length and is positioned at a different angle to the next so that light falling on the car’s flanks constantly creates the impression of movement.</span><br style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #444444; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14px; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal;" /><br style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #444444; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14px; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal;" /><span style="color: #444444; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14px; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal;">“There’s a great sense of tension and purity in the car’s tautly-drawn sheet metal and the crisp shoulder-line crease that runs around the entire car. I wanted to introduce an element to create a rippling effect in the metal, much like the shock waves you would see if you threw a stone into a perfectly still mountain lake,” Guillaume says.</span><br style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #444444; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14px; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal;" /><br style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #444444; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14px; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal;" /><span style="color: #444444; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14px; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal;">The paintwork is a further example of warmth and approachability. Six hand-applied layers of chrome-effect silver paint are covered in a tanned bronze tint that looks warm and inviting to the touch. Highly sensitive to changing light conditions, the depth and sheen further enhances the concept’s curves and contours.</span><br style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #444444; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14px; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal;" /><br style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #444444; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14px; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal;" /><span style="color: #444444; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14px; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal;">A single sheet of glass is used for both the windscreen and roof, flowing from the base of the A-pillar and over the cabin to create a vast sky-window, before tapering into a double-bubble over the rear passenger compartment. The rakishness of the car’s high shoulders and narrow glasshouse are further enhanced by an illuminated dynamic streak that draws the eye from the A-pillar into the C-pillar, ending with an integrated lateral turn signal.</span><br style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #444444; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14px; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal;" /><br style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #444444; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14px; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal;" /><span style="color: #444444; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14px; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal;">The front turn signals, located high up on the sharp-edged bonnet, feature illuminated glowing elements that appear to float in fins of clear acrylic glass. The rear lights are equally compelling. The turn signals are housed within deep-set tunnels to create a three-dimensional effect, with the looped lights extending outwards as they grow in size. Horizontal wrap-around brake light strips create a visual link with the Kia Stinger.</span><br style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #444444; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14px; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal;" /><br style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #444444; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14px; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal;" /><span style="color: #444444; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14px; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal;">The lighting systems play a key role in underlining the concept car’s friendliness and accessibility. “The flush-fitting Kia script on the front of the concept lights up and glows as the driver approaches the car, followed by the illuminated tiger mask – a welcoming gesture to the driver at the start of the journey,” explains Guillaume.</span><br style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #444444; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14px; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal;" /><br style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #444444; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14px; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal;" /><span style="color: #444444; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14px; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal;">Even the wheels contribute to the visual relationship that the car has with the movement of light. Each of the 22-inch alloy wheels has four flush inserts of transparent acrylic glass, polished at the front and diamond cross-cut at the back, to reflect and refract the light, much like a cut diamond would, as the wheels move. The wheels themselves are shod with bespoke Goodyear 255/35 R22 Intelligrip EV concept tyres.*</span><br style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #444444; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14px; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal;" /><br style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #444444; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14px; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal;" /><span style="color: #444444; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14px; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal;">Guillaume and his design team also focused a great deal of their attention on the vehicle’s aerodynamics, ensuring the car sliced as cleanly as possible through the air to reduce turbulence and extend its range.</span><br style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #444444; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14px; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal;" /><br style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #444444; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14px; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal;" /><span style="color: #444444; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14px; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal;">“The front air curtain; the way the double-skin bonnet channels air through the nose, up and over the front screen and roof; the double skinned C-pillar that creates an air spoiler; the completely enclosed underbody; the wind-cheating ‘wing cams’ and the hard-edged break-away around the car’s rear – all these features collectively boost aerodynamic efficiency and reduce turbulence and drag,” Guillaume explains.</span><br style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #444444; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14px; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal;" /><br style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #444444; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14px; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal;" /><span style="color: #444444; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14px; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal;">“We wanted the interior to have a twinkle in its eye, to be full of surprising and delightful touches that amuse, engage and attract both driver and passenger alike,” explains Ralph Kluge, Kia Motors Europe’s general manager of interior design.</span><br style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #444444; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14px; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal;" /><br style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #444444; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14px; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal;" /><span style="color: #444444; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14px; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal;">The layout of the powertrain created a chassis architecture that is distinctly different to that of a vehicle powered by an internal combustion engine. It’s a layout that Guillaume and his team fully exploited to maximize cabin space and create an airy and spacious interior – and one with a wry sense of humor, too.</span><br style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #444444; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14px; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal;" /><br style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #444444; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14px; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal;" /><span style="color: #444444; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14px; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal;">21 individual ultra high-resolution screens curve their synchronized way across the top of the dashboard in a layout that’s at the same time both casual and coordinated. It takes just a single glance to understand what Kluge means. “These 21 incredibly thin screens are a humorous and irreverent riposte to the on-going competition between some automotive manufacturers to see who can produce the car with the biggest screen,” says Kluge.</span><br style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #444444; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14px; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal;" /><br style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #444444; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14px; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal;" /><span style="color: #444444; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14px; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal;">They may form a striking sculptural feature that neatly ties in with the rippling and light-reflecting exterior design motifs, but this screen-wall is also highly functional. It effectively creates a single unified display from the driver’s point of view, without the ever-increasing bulk and rigidity of traditional in-car displays – a fresh and witty approach on how to move away from traditional fixed screens.</span><br style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #444444; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14px; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal;" /><br style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #444444; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14px; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal;" /><span style="color: #444444; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14px; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal;">“It’s an immersive display delivering information on the car’s climate control, birds-eye navigation, drive and media systems. The screens will also display a raft of Kia concepts from years gone by to create an emotional link between past, present and future,” says Kluge. “With this arresting combination of artistry and information we’re drawing on memories of our past in a car that’s heading straight into our future.”</span><br style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #444444; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14px; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal;" /><br style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #444444; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14px; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal;" /><span style="color: #444444; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14px; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal;">The cabin’s sense of light-heartedness is underpinned by the striking shock wave design of the four leather and silk-covered seats. “We wanted to create a polarity between how the chairs look and feel. Their diamond cross-cut shells look slim and lightweight but they are actually incredibly strong and robust,” adds Kluge, “and when you sit in them, you discover that the seats are very comfortable and supportive.”</span><br style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #444444; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14px; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal;" /><br style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #444444; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14px; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal;" /><span style="color: #444444; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14px; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal;">The cabin’s airy atmosphere is further enhanced by the floating center console that, like a wing, hovers independently above the low and flat floor. The doors – rear-hinged at the back for greater access – are swathed in a metallic fabric and leather, visually splitting the cabin into two distinct upper and lower levels. “The goal was to create an interior that felt de-cluttered rather than de-contented,” says Kluge. “This approach is also reflected in the tactile sculpted steering wheel and the pedals that are recessed when the car is stationary.”</span><br style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #444444; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14px; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal;" /><br style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #444444; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14px; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal;" /><span style="color: #444444; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14px; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal;">The versatility of the all-electric architecture has not only enabled the Kia design team to create this open and spacious interior for passengers, but also for their luggage. Imagine by Kia boasts two capacious load bays: a ‘frunk’ front trunk and a traditional rear storage area accessed through the glass hatch.</span><br style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #444444; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14px; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal;" /><br style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #444444; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14px; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal;" /><span style="color: #444444; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14px; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal;">“As you all know, Kia prides itself on our power to surprise, and it’s this unorthodox approach that fired our collective imagination, moving us away from the rational, to embrace a warmer and more human approach to electrification,” says Guillaume.</span><br style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #444444; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14px; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal;" /><br style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #444444; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14px; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal;" /><span style="color: #444444; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14px; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal;">“We imagined designing an all-electric car that not only answered consumer concerns around range, performance, recharging networks and driving dynamism, but one that also gave you goose bumps when you looked at it, and made the hairs on the back of your neck stand up when you drove it.</span><br style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #444444; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14px; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal;" /><br style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #444444; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14px; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal;" /><span style="color: #444444; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14px; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal;">“We imagined a future where engaging and dynamic cars like this were an integral part of our transport requirements. So it will come as no surprise then that we have named our new concept ‘Imagine by Kia’. And its message is clear,” says Guillaume. “It’s time to free your imagination, to stop wondering and to start driving!”</span></div>
Hyundai Dealerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09268129417232111063noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3587838397638071707.post-19061574447031596752019-02-15T09:06:00.000-05:002019-02-15T09:06:31.067-05:002020 KIA SPORTAGE DEBUTS AT CHICAGO AUTO SHOW <div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Refreshed SUV continues to evoke European design with rugged capability</div>
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<span style="box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: 700;"><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />CHICAGO, February 7, 2019 </span>– The refreshed 2020 Sportage made its debut in the Windy City today, boasting a bold new look, a new S trim, more convenience and available driver-assist features, and a standard 8-inch touchscreen for LX, S and EX variants. Following the introduction of the upcoming Telluride, Kia’s largest SUV, the Sportage appeals to those who don’t need or want the space of a larger vehicle but place a high value on Kia’s cutting-edge design, available AWD capability and convenience. Set to go on sale in the first half of 2019, pricing will be announced closer to the vehicle’s on-sale date.<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" /><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" /><span style="box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: 700;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box; text-decoration-line: underline;">Euro-focused Design</span></span>The design language around Sportage has always been distinctly European and the 2020 model carries on the tradition. From the first pencil stroke it was meant to convey the kind of presence associated with sweeping, thought-provoking curves and an equally aggressive stance. The significant exterior design changes for 2020 include:</div>
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<li style="box-sizing: border-box;">New headlights with available LED turn indicators</li>
<li style="box-sizing: border-box;">Redesigned projector-beam fog lights</li>
<li style="box-sizing: border-box;">Available LED headlights with available LED fog lights</li>
<li style="box-sizing: border-box;">New front grille, bumper, air intake and skid plate</li>
<li style="box-sizing: border-box;">Newly designed 17-, 18- and 19-inch alloy wheels</li>
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<li style="box-sizing: border-box;">New exhaust tip design</li>
<li style="box-sizing: border-box;">Redesigned tail light trim</li>
<li style="box-sizing: border-box;">A new metallic Steel Grey exterior color</li>
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<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />The 2020 Sportage interior design is lightly enhanced and includes:</div>
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<li style="box-sizing: border-box;">New available SOFINO leatherette seating surfaces</li>
<li style="box-sizing: border-box;">Standard 8-inch touchscreen display with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, available modem-enabled telematics, and available navigation<a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="_ednref7" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #337ab7; outline-style: none; outline-width: 0px;" title=""><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" /></a></li>
<li style="box-sizing: border-box;">Newly designed steering wheel and vent bezels</li>
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<span style="box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: 700;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box; text-decoration-line: underline;"><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Engineered for Confident Capability</span></span>Along with the new S trim, Sportage is offered in LX, EX and SX variants in either front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive. Two engines are available: a 2.4-liter GDI producing 181 horsepower and 175 lb.-ft. or torque or a 2.0-liter turbo GDI that’s good for up to 240 horsepower and 260 lb.-ft. of torque. Both engines are mated to a six-speed automatic transmission. New to the Sportage are a number of available driver assist features:</div>
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<li style="box-sizing: border-box;">Smart Cruise Control with Start & Stop</li>
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Hyundai Dealerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09268129417232111063noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3587838397638071707.post-61987388727725201162019-02-14T14:39:00.000-05:002019-02-14T14:39:12.418-05:00SOUL, SORENTO AND STINGER NAMED 2019 BEST CARS FOR THE MONEY FROM U.S. NEWS & WORLD REPORT <div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<li style="box-sizing: border-box;">Soul and Sorento receive award for third consecutive year<em style="box-sizing: border-box;"></em></li>
<li style="box-sizing: border-box;">Stinger’s posh cabin, affordable price tag help it earn high marks in the small luxury car category <em style="box-sizing: border-box;"></em></li>
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<span style="box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: 700;"></span><span style="box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: 700;">IRVINE, Calif., Feb. 8, 2019</span> – For the third consecutive year, the Kia Soul and Sorento were named segment winners by U.S. News & World Report for the Best Cars for the Money awards. In addition to the three-peat winners, the Stinger also earned an award in its first-ever win in a luxury class. U.S. News recognized vehicles across 14 categories that provide consumers with the best combination of quality and value, naming Soul the Best Compact Car for the Money, Sorento the Best 3-Row SUV for the Money, and Stinger as the Best Luxury Small Car for the Money.</div>
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“We’re honored that U.S. News once again named the Soul and Sorento winners within their respective categories for the third year in a row,” said Orth Hedrick, Director of Car Planning and Telematics, Kia Motors America (KMA). “In addition to the win for the high-performance Stinger, this is just another piece of evidence that demonstrates our commitment to making world-class vehicles with exceptional value that continues to be unmatched.”</div>
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The U.S. News & World Report rankings compare cars on the basis of safety, reliability and a consensus of industry experts' opinions, along with value – which is measured by a combination of a vehicle's estimated five-year total cost of ownership and the average price paid for the vehicle at the time the awards are published.</div>
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“Kia not only gives buyers plenty of high quality models to choose from, but the brand also backs them with one of the longest powertrain warranties in the industry,” said Jamie Page Deaton, executive editor of U.S. News & World Report. “In our analysis, that warranty works to significantly reduce estimated five-year ownership costs, making the winning Kia models excellent long-term values."</div>
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The Sorento’s excellent U.S. News & World Report Rankings and upscale cabin helped it take the win, while the Soul’s spacious interior and abundance of standard features were just some of the factors that helped it take the lead. After being eligible since it first went on sale in Fall of 2017, the Stinger quickly became a favorite among the judges.</div>
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<span style="box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: 700;">IRVINE, Calif., February 7, 2019 </span>— Kia Motors America (KMA) is pleased to announce that the 2019 Forte has won a 2019 <em style="box-sizing: border-box;">MotorWeek</em> Drivers’ Choice Award for “Best Small Car.”</div>
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“2018 was a standout year for Kia with sales of Sportage and Forte climbing to new heights,” said Bill Peffer, vice president, sales operations, KMA. “Kia’s CPO program continues to give consumers an added piece of mind when purchasing pre-owned.” </div>
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“With transaction prices reaching all-time highs, CPO vehicles offer a great value right now for car shoppers who want something newer,” said Ivan Drury, Edmunds senior manager of industry analysis. “Dealers will have a record number of off-lease vehicles coming back to lots this year, which means buyers will have more CPO choices than ever.”</div>
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KMA’s CPO program accepts only Kia vehicles that are five years or newer with fewer than 60,000 miles on the odometer, and requires a meticulous 164-point Quality Assurance inspection by certified Kia technicians. CPO vehicles also come with a 10-year /100,000-mile limited powertrain warranty and 12-month /12,000 mile-Platinum Coverage. Whether it’s the midsize Optima sedan, iconic Soul or the Sorento SUV that drivers dream of, customers get a great price matched with superb quality, bypassing the stress, risk and uncertainty that typically comes with buying a previously owned vehicle.</div>
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Hyundai Dealerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09268129417232111063noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3587838397638071707.post-64224800897149981732019-01-14T14:47:00.000-05:002019-01-14T14:47:18.122-05:00ALL-NEW 2020 KIA TELLURIDE OFFERS RUGGED LUXURY <div class="media-title">
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Big, Bold and Boxy, New Midsize SUV is Made for Adventures</div>
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<li>Largest Kia ever provides comfortable seating for up to eight occupants (includes the driver)</li>
<li>Potent 3.8-liter GDI V6 with 291 horsepower and 262 lb.-ft. of torque</li>
<li>Powerful exterior design and premium, well-appointed interior</li>
<li>Loaded with technology to enhance comfort, convenience, utility and the driver and passenger experience</li>
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<strong>DETROIT, January 14, 2019 </strong>– Large, bold, capable and comfortable, the midsize Telluride SUV opens the door to exploring in a whole new way. Imagined in America, designed at Kia’s design studio in California, and assembled in Georgia, the Telluride is all about big skies, desert roads, mountain passes, shady forests, smooth highways, and long coastal drives. The largest Kia ever, it provides comfortable seating for up to eight, a powerful 291-hp 3.8-liter V6, available active on-demand all-wheel drive, and an inspiring view of the world. In short, the Telluride offers potential for exploration and adventure every time it’s on the road.<br /><br /><strong><span style="text-decoration-line: underline;"><br /></span></strong><br />
<strong><span style="text-decoration-line: underline;">Designed in America for America</span></strong><br />
<strong><span style="text-decoration-line: underline;"><br /></span></strong>Telluride is the first Kia designed specifically for the U.S. and is a product of the Kia Design Center in Irvine, CA. From the first pencil stroke it was meant to convey the kind of presence associated with the original legendary SUVs – big, bold and boxy – and the go-anywhere, do-anything attitude their square, burly-shouldered shapes suggested. The Telluride’s sophisticated exterior accents also hint at its interior luxury. Main design cues include:<br />
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<li>Long, broad hood and wide grille</li>
<li>Bold, stacked headlamps convey power and stability</li>
<li>Upright windshield and clean side profile conveys muscular tension</li>
<li>Inverted “L” tail lamps with LED stripes (standard on EX and SX trims)</li>
<li>Elongated nameplates on the leading edge of the hood and on the liftgate provide distinctive identity for flagship SUV</li>
<li>Sculpted rear skid plate with integrated twin exhaust tips reference off-road ability and power (standard on S, EX and SX trims)</li>
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The Telluride interior is designed to continue the impression of upscale exploration:<br />
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<li>Grab handles integrated into the center console suggest journeys off the beaten path</li>
<li>Wide console with emphasis on the horizontal through artistic use of premium trim features to convey spaciousness - more “luxe living room” than “utility vehicle”</li>
<li>Spacious cabin for generous hip, shoulder, leg and head room, including in the third row</li>
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<strong><span style="text-decoration-line: underline;"><br />Engineered to be Confident and Capable</span></strong><br />
<strong><span style="text-decoration-line: underline;"><br /></span></strong>Telluride is engineered to be capable in a variety of driving conditions and provide a driving experience that is enjoyable and confidence-inspiring. Among the many factors that contribute to the Telluride’s composed ride and performance:<br />
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<li>Atkinson Cycle LAMBDA II 3.8L V6 GDI engine producing 291 horsepower at 6,000 rpm and 262 lb.-ft. of torque at 5,200 rpm</li>
<li>8-speed automatic transmission</li>
<li>Four-wheel independent suspension</li>
<li>Strong, stiff, and torsionally rigid body structure due to the monocoque shell that is composed of 59.4 percent advanced high-strength steel</li>
<li>Self-leveling rear suspension. Ride height is automatically calibrated depending on vehicle load to optimize control and stability (optional on EX and SX)</li>
<li>Choice of four drive modes – Smart, Eco, Sport and Comfort – each using different settings for powertrain, drivetrain, and steering effort mapping to provide the desired driving experience. In addition to the four regular drive modes, drivers can select from two different settings, Snow and AWD Lock, for specific driving conditions. </li>
<li>Available active on-demand all-wheel drive<sup> </sup>helps provide enhanced driving performance by actively distributing torque between front and rear wheels depending on road conditions and driver input. The system utilizes electro-hydraulic AWD coupling to precisely activate the multi-plate clutch plate, constantly redistributing the amount of power transferred to the front and rear wheels. During normal driving, power is distributed according to the drive mode selected. “Eco” and “Smart” modes deliver 100 percent power to the front wheels. “Comfort” and “Snow” modes deliver 80 percent power to the front wheels and 20 percent to rear. Sport mode splits the power 65-35 percent between front and back. “Lock” mode delivers power evenly to all four wheels</li>
<li>Standard towing rated up to 5,000 pounds<a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="_ednref3" title=""><br /></a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="_ednref3" title=""></a>Downhill Brake Control (DBC) maintains a controlled descent on steep roads</li>
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<li>Blind Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist Rear (BCA-R)</li>
<li>Rear Cross-Traffic Collision Avoidance Assist (RCCA)</li>
<li>Lane Following Assist (LFA)</li>
<li>Safe Exit Assist (SEA)</li>
<li>Highway Driving Assist (HDA)</li>
<li>Head-Up Display (HUD)</li>
<li>Driver Talk</li>
<li>Quiet Mode</li>
<li>Rear Occupant Alert</li>
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<strong><span style="text-decoration-line: underline;">Born for Adventure in Luxury</span></strong><br />
<strong><span style="text-decoration-line: underline;"><br /></span></strong>Planning the Telluride interior, Kia designers set out to create an upscale cabin with an abundance of premium materials, attention to detail, and an array of convenient features including:<br />
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<li>Available double-stitched, quilted and extra-padded Nappa leather trim upholstery</li>
<li>Simulated brushed metal and matte-finished wood</li>
<li>Interior hooks to keep packs and bags off floor and away from feet</li>
<li>Available heated and ventilated first- and second-row seats</li>
<li>Ceiling-mounted second-row climate control</li>
<li>HVAC diffusing ceiling vents provide wider spread of airflow for increased comfort</li>
<li>Reclining third-row seats<a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="_ednref5" title=""><br /></a></li>
<li>Leather-wrapped, tilt and telescoping steering wheel</li>
<li>Available heated steering wheel</li>
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<strong><span style="text-decoration-line: underline;"><br />Brimming with Technology — Advanced Connectivity, Safety Features, and Driver Assistance Systems</span></strong><br />
<strong><span style="text-decoration-line: underline;"><br /></span></strong>Telluride is packed with high-tech, advanced automotive technology, including the “Kia Drive Wise” suite of Advanced Driver-Assistance Systems, and a long list of standard and optional equipment, highlights of which are listed below:<br />
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<li>Available 10.25-inch color touchscreen with rear view monitor and parking guidance</li>
<li>Available 630-watt, 10-speaker Harman/Kardon audio system (AM/FM/SiriusXM) with Quantum Logic Surround Sound and Clari-Fi<a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="_ednref10" title=""><br /></a></li>
<li>Apple CarPlay and Android Auto</li>
<li>Available wireless smartphone charging<a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="_ednref13" title=""><br /></a></li>
<li>Available six total USB charging ports – two in each row. Five ports is standard</li>
<li>Available multi-Bluetooth wireless connectivity allows two phones to connect simultaneously</li>
<li>7 airbags (dual front advanced air bags, dual front seat-mounted side air bags, side curtain air bags with rollover sensor, driver's side knee air bag)</li>
<li>Vehicle Safety Systems<a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="_ednref16" title=""><br /></a><ul>
<li>Antilock braking</li>
<li>Vehicle stability management</li>
<li>Downhill brake control</li>
<li>Electronic stability control</li>
<li>Hill-start assist control</li>
<li>Tire pressure monitoring system</li>
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<li>Forward Collision Warning (FCW)</li>
<li>Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist with pedestrian detection (FCA)</li>
<li>High Beam Assist (HBA) (available)</li>
<li>Lane Departure Warning (LDW)</li>
<li>Lane Keeping Assist (LKA)</li>
<li>Blind Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist-Rear (BCA-R) </li>
<li>Blind Spot View Monitor (BVM) (available)</li>
<li>Driver Attention Warning (DAW)<a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="_ednref18" title=""><br /></a></li>
<li>Smart Cruise Control with Stop & Go</li>
<li>Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist (RCCA)</li>
<li>Parking Distance Warning – Forward (available) and Reverse</li>
<li>Surround View Monitor (SVM) (available)</li>
<li>Highway Driving Assist (HDA): Uses radar systems to interpret lane markings so the vehicle can control steering, acceleration and braking to automatically adjust distance from the vehicle detected ahead. HDA is also designed to recognize speed limits on federal highways and adjust speed accordingly (available)</li>
<li>Blind Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist Rear (BCA-R): A camera is designed to track vehicle lane changes and, if it detects an object in the intended path, the BCA-R system applies brake pressure to the front wheel of the opposite side to help maintain the previous course</li>
<li>Rear Cross-Traffic Collision Avoidance Assist (RCCA): An extension of Rear Cross-Traffic Collision Warning (RCCW), RCCA may apply brakes if an impending impact is detected</li>
<li>Lane Following Assist (LFA): When Smart Cruise Control with Stop & Go is activated, LFA is designed to monitor lane markings to help keep the Telluride centered in its lane</li>
<li>Safe Exit Assist (SEA): In certain situations, if the system detects an object approaching from the rear, SEA will override attempts to deactivate Electronic Child Safety Lock until the detected object has passed</li>
<li>Head-Up Display: Added information makes this system especially useful. Provides turn-by-turn navigation, speed and local speed limits, smart cruise control and blind-spot warnings (available)</li>
<li>Driver Talk: Uses a microphone to enhance communication with second- and third-row passengers (available)</li>
<li>Quiet Mode: Cuts audio output in second and third row so the audio choices of the front occupants are only heard in that row (available)</li>
<li>Rear Occupant Alert: Uses ultrasonic sensors designed to detect child or pet movement in the second and third row after the car’s doors have been locked and then can issue audible alerts to the driver</li>
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<li>Telluride is equipped with the UVO telematics system featuring an embedded modem that allows Telluride drivers to monitor and control a number of vehicle operations, including:</li>
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<li>Pre-condition the vehicle cabin temperature prior to use (only on EX and SX trims)<a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="_ednref25" title=""><br /></a></li>
<li>“Send-to-Car” points of interest (POI) and waypoints: If the vehicle is equipped with navigation, owners will be able to plan a road trip remotely and send it to the navigation system</li>
<li>Rear Occupant Alert: Uses sensors designed to detect a passenger in the rear cabin. If a rear passenger is detected and the driver leaves the vehicle, the vehicle will follow a series of steps to notify the driver, initially through a vehicle cluster message, and then through vehicle alarm initiation and subsequent SMS/Push message to the owner’s smart phone if they are enrolled through the UVO app</li>
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<strong><span style="text-decoration-line: underline;"><br />Assembled in America</span></strong><br />
<strong><span style="text-decoration-line: underline;"><br /></span></strong>Telluride will be assembled at Kia’s manufacturing facility in West Point, Georgia (KMMG) alongside certain trims of the Sorento and Optima. When it goes on sale this year (pricing will be announced near the on-sale date), Telluride will be available in four trims, LX, EX, S and SX with a choice of front-wheel or optional all-wheel drive.</div>
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Gary Rome Hyundaihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15751099639476632919noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3587838397638071707.post-62651878848489793042018-12-26T14:31:00.000-05:002018-12-26T14:31:13.595-05:00KIA IS AMONG TOP THREE BRANDS WITH MOST 2019 IIHS SAFETY AWARDS FOLLOWING STRICTER CRASH STANDARDS <div id="medialist-container" style="box-sizing: border-box; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14px; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal;">
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<span style="box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: 700;">IRVINE, Calif., December 21, 2018 </span>— Kia Motors America (KMA) is proud to announce that a total of eight Kia models were included in the 2019 Insurance Institute for Highway Safety Awards, making it one of the top three brands to rack up the most safety awards following tougher IIHS requirements for 2019. The all-new 2019 Forte, which just went on-sale this past summer, is one of the five models to earn a Top Safety Pick Plus award – the IIHS’s highest designation possible – when equipped with front crash prevention and specific headlights.</div>
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“We are honored to receive so many IIHS safety awards across our lineup, especially considering these designations are much harder to achieve in 2019,” said Orth Hedrick, Director of Car Planning and Telematics, KMA. “The IIHS safety awards are highly regarded by today’s consumers, and we see these latest accolades as validation of Kia’s dedication to its customers and to the continuous efforts to build better and safer vehicles.”</div>
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The number of awards is especially impressive in light of the new testing standards implemented by IIHS this year. In order to achieve the TSP+ rating, vehicles now require a “Good” rating in the passenger-side small overlap front test versus an “Acceptable” or “Good” rating for the 2018 award. The IIHS testing parameters also require a vehicle earn “Good” ratings in all other crashworthiness tests and an “Advanced” or “Superior” rating for front crash prevention, as well as a “Good” rating in headlight testing. Kia IIHS Top Safety Pick Plus models when equipped with optional front crash prevention and specific headlights include: </div>
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An “Acceptable” or “Good” rating in the passenger-side test is also new criterion to earn a 2019 Top Safety Pick. To further qualify, a vehicle must earn “Good” ratings in all other crashworthiness tests, plus an “Advanced” or “Superior” rating for front crash prevention, and a “Good” or “Acceptable” rating in headlight testing. Kia Top Safety Pick models when equipped with optional front crash prevention and specific headlights include:</div>
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“Safety is a top priority for our vehicles,” said Andy Freels, President of Hyundai America Technical Center, Inc. (HATCI), the research and development center for Kia. “Having earned eight of these prestigious safety awards reflects our commitment to consistently striving to improve the safety and integrity of our products.”</div>
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<li style="box-sizing: border-box;">R.E.A.D. System is the automotive industry’s first technology converging human senses-oriented in-cabin environment control and AI-based emotional intelligence</li>
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Kia’s interactive ‘Space of Emotive Driving’ exhibit looks to a future when autonomous driving is the norm and priority is given to improving the human mobility experience. Central to this concept is Kia’s new Real-time Emotion Adaptive Driving (R.E.A.D.) System – a world’s first technology developed based on a joint research collaboration with the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) Media Lab's Affective Computing group.</div>
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R.E.A.D. System can optimize and personalize a vehicle cabin space by analyzing a driver’s emotional state in real-time through artificial intelligence-based bio-signal recognition technology. The technology monitors a driver’s emotional state and tailors the interior environment according to its assessment – potentially altering conditions relating to the human senses within the cabin, creating a more joyful mobility experience.</div>
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Mr. Albert Biermann, President and Head of Research & Development Division of Kia Motors, said, “We have developed R.E.A.D. System to create an interactive future mobility in-cabin space by converging cutting edge vehicle control technology and AI-based emotional intelligence. Consequently, R.E.A.D. System will enable continuous communication between drivers and vehicles through the unspoken language of ‘emotional feeling’, thereby providing an optimized human senses-oriented space for drivers in real-time.”</div>
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Kia’s CES exhibit will also feature several other advanced in-car and mobility technologies focused on the brand’s ‘emotive driving’ concept, with more details set to be announced in the build-up to the 2019 event. For an enhanced visitor experience, Kia will operate 15-minute ‘Docent Tours’ at regular intervals at the booth throughout the duration of CES 2019. The tours will give attendees a more in-depth understanding of the new technologies on display.</div>
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Gary Rome Hyundaihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15751099639476632919noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3587838397638071707.post-18078949465234778432018-12-06T14:20:00.001-05:002018-12-06T14:20:32.957-05:00RIO AND SOUL NAMED BEST BUY WINNERS BY CONSUMER GUIDE AUTOMOTIVE <div style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #444444; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14px; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; margin-bottom: 10px; text-align: center;">
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<span style="box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: 700;">IRVINE, Calif., December 6, 2018 </span>— Kia Motors America (KMA) is pleased to announce that the Rio and Soul have been named 2019 Consumer Guide<span style="box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 8.8px; line-height: 0px; position: relative; top: -4.4px; vertical-align: baseline;">®</span> Automotive Best Buy Award winners.</div>
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<em style="box-sizing: border-box;">"</em>Kia's two 2019 Best Buy Awards demonstrate the brand's ability to build high-value vehicles that offer car buyers levels of comfort and refinement that are generally found in more-expensive offerings,” says Tom Appel, Publisher, Consumer Guide<span style="box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 8.8px; line-height: 0px; position: relative; top: -4.4px; vertical-align: baseline;">®</span> Automotive.<em style="box-sizing: border-box;"> </em>“The Kia Soul earns our Best Buy honors primarily for its excellent passenger and cargo accommodations and its value pricing and the Kia Rio warrants our Best Buy honors for its impressive value and refinement for the price. Rio is one of the best-riding and quietest vehicles in its class.”</div>
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According to Appel, Consumer Guide editors log more than 100,000 miles every year evaluating vehicles and use objective criteria such as price, features, performance, accommodations, fuel economy, reliability records, and resale value, to assess each vehicle in real-world driving experiences.</div>
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“It’s always rewarding for Kia and its employees when any of our vehicles receives an award,” says Orth Hedrick, executive director of Car Planning and Telematics, KMA. “But it’s doubly gratifying when it’s two vehicles, this time Rio and Soul, and even better when we’re recognized by a respected publication like Consumer Guide.”</div>
Gary Rome Hyundaihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15751099639476632919noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3587838397638071707.post-41102681855394910742018-12-04T14:42:00.001-05:002018-12-04T14:42:37.562-05:00New 2019 Cars<br />
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<strong><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">All trims – FE, LX, EX, S Touring, Touring</span></strong><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<strong><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">S Touring</span></strong><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<strong><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">2019 Niro PHEV</span></strong><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<strong><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">All trims – LX, EX, EX Premium</span></strong><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<strong><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">2019 OPTIMA HYBRID </span></strong><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">New
Standard Features for the 2019 model year:<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">10-way
power-adjustable driver’s seat with 2-way lumbar support<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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headlights with LED Daytime Running Lights (DRL) Advanced Driver
Assistance System (ADAS) technologies – Blind-spot Collision Warning (BCW),
Rear Cross-Traffic Collision Warning (RCCW), and Parking Distance Warning
Reverse (PDW-R)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<strong><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">2019 Optima PHEV</span></strong><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">What’s
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Assistance System (ADAS) technologies are now standard – Blind-spot Collision
Warning (BCW), Parking Distance Warning-Reverse (PDW-R), and Rear Cross-Traffic
Collision Warning (RCCW)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<strong><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">2019 Rio</span></strong><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><br />
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For 2019, the four-door Kia Rio is available in LX and S grades:<br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif;">Rio Available Packages:</span></strong><b><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif;">Tech Package</span></strong></b><o:p></o:p></span><br />
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Positioning Lights<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Cluster w/3.5" LCD Display<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<strong><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">SIRIUS® Satellite Radio Package (4DR only)</span></strong><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><o:p></o:p></span><br />
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5" color screen)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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touch screen<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Deletes Android
Auto/Apple CarPlay<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<strong><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">2019 Rio 5-Door</span></strong><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">For
2019, the 5-door Kia Rio is available in S grade only:<br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif;">Rio Available Packages:</span></strong><b><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif;">Tech Package</span></strong></b><o:p></o:p></span><br />
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">FCA (Forward Collision
Avoidance)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Positioning Lights<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Cluster w/3.5" LCD Display<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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standard<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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now standard<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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available on Base trim<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<strong><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">2019 SOUL EV</span></strong><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">What’s
new for the 2019 model year:<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<li> <span style="text-indent: -0.25in;">AVN 5.0 audio now
standard</span></li>
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<strong><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">2019 Sportage Small Crossover Utility Vehicle</span></strong><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<strong><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Product Highlights: </span></strong><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<strong><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">LX 2.4L</span></strong><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">LX
Popular Package upgrades:<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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with Android Auto and eServices telematics<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Control<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<strong><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">EX 2.4L </span></strong><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><o:p></o:p></span><br />
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Alert<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Folding<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Brake w/ Auto Hold<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<strong><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">2019 KIA STINGER</span></strong><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">What’s
new for the 2019 model year:<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Stinger:<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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machined finish wheels as standard equipment<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Collision Warning and Rear Cross Traffic Collision Warning<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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package, includes sunroof, Harman/Kardon premium audio, 8-inch touchscreen
navigation, LED headlamps<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Premium
& GT1:<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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ADAS features, in addition to wireless charging and front ventilated seats<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">GT:<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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slip differential added to all rear-wheel drive trims<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<br />Gary Rome Hyundaihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15751099639476632919noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3587838397638071707.post-14427109462641515022018-11-30T10:16:00.000-05:002018-11-30T10:16:02.559-05:00ALL-NEW 2019 KIA NIRO EV CROSSOVER UTILITY MAKES NORTH AMERICAN DEBUT <div class="actionbar">
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New EV Delivers a Fantastic New Package</div>
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<li>State-of-the-art 64 kWh battery and 201-horsepower electric motor</li>
<li>Combined Charging System (CCS) DC fast-charge is standard equipment: approximately 100 miles in 30 minutes or 80 percent battery capacity in 75 minutes<a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="_ednref1" title=""><br /></a></li>
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<strong><br />LOS ANGELES, November 28, 2018 </strong>– The new Niro EV opens a world of new possibilities for consumers who love crossover characteristics but also want all the benefits electric vehicles have to offer. Not only can they have all the functionality of a traditional crossover, but they can have it while happily driving past filling stations.<br /><br /><strong><span style="text-decoration-line: underline;">Powertrain and Battery</span></strong><br />
<strong><span style="text-decoration-line: underline;"><br /></span></strong>Energy and power for Niro EV comes from a state-of-the-art, liquid-cooled 64kWh lithium ion polymer battery that is packaged under the floor of the vehicle to allow for minimal passenger space intrusion. Fast charging rates are brief, so even extended road trips can continue after only short charging intervals. Some specifications and features of the Niro EV battery and powertrain include:<br />
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<li>201-horsepower electric motor with 291 lb.-ft. of torque</li>
<li>Charging protocol changed to CCS and battery can now charge at 100kW</li>
<li>Combined Charging System (CCS) DC fast-charge is standard equipment – approximately 100-mile recharge in 30 minutes or 80 percent total battery capacity in 75 minutes</li>
<li>Level 2 (240v) at 7.2 kWh charger needs approximately 9.5 hours for a full charge</li>
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<strong><span style="text-decoration-line: underline;">The Driving Experience — A Blast on the Road and Flexible, Too</span></strong><br />
<strong><span style="text-decoration-line: underline;"><br /></span></strong>With 291 lb.-ft. of torque, the Niro EV’s powerful electric motor offers plenty of pull and, well, electrifying get-up-and-go. Add to that a low center of gravity due to the floor-mounted battery pack and a 106.3 inch-long wheelbase, the Niro EV delivers a vehicle that’s entertaining to drive, stable and feels planted and substantial on the road. Of course, driving style affects the amount of energy expended, and the Niro EV is equipped with a variety of tools that put lots of useful energy management control in the driver’s hands, including:<br />
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<li>Four drive modes – Eco, Normal, Sport and Eco+ – that automatically adjust regenerative braking level, air conditioning and heating settings, and even set speed limits to help manage operating efficiency<a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="_ednref3" title=""><br /></a></li>
<li>Smart regenerative braking operated via paddle shifters provides drivers the ability to slow the car and capture kinetic energy, returning energy to the battery and adding extra range. Drivers can choose from four regen braking levels (0 to 3) depending on how aggressive drivers want the regen effort and energy efficiency (range) needs</li>
<li>Brake and Hold System feature allows regen paddle shifter to bring the car to a full stop, adding energy to the battery that would be lost using normal braking<a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="_ednref4" title=""><br /></a></li>
<li>Smart Regen System adjusts the regenerative braking level based on a vehicle being detected in front of the Niro EV and can create smoother coast-down driving, especially when descending a steep road<a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="_ednref5" title=""><br /></a></li>
<li>Smart Eco Pedal Guide display on the instrument cluster that helps to keep the driver aware of real-time power distribution based on accelerator pedal input<br /></li>
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<strong><span style="text-decoration-line: underline;"><strong>NIRO EV HIGHLIGHT – WHAT IS THAT SOUND?</strong></span></strong></div>
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<tr class="row_1"><td class="col_0" style="background-color: #c0504d; border-color: #c0504d; border-style: solid; border-width: 10px; color: white;"> </td><td class="col_0" style="background-color: #c0504d; border-color: #c0504d; border-style: solid; border-width: 10px; color: white;">Part of the great fun of EV ownership is the futuristic aspect of the vehicle you’re driving. The Niro EV is not only a blast because of its powerful and torquey motor, but it also makes a fantastic techy whirring noise when moving that evokes speedy sci-fi craft. One early tester confessed to driving the car in parking garages with the windows down just for the pleasure of hearing the motor. The sound, though, is actually produced by the Pedestrian Warning System, a speaker and controller assembly mounted behind the front bumper. Without it, the Niro EV would be silent, possibly very cool, but which some consider a potential hazard to pedestrians. So, the car makes its fantastic futuristic whir so everyone knows it’s coming. While we apologize to those who wanted to believe they really were piloting an earth-bound spaceship, they can take comfort in the knowledge that the Niro EV is still a very sophisticated machine.</td><td class="col_1" style="background-color: #c0504d; border-color: #c0504d; border-style: solid; border-width: 10px; color: white;"> </td></tr>
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<strong><span style="text-decoration-line: underline;">Design – A Unique Expression of a Successful Style</span></strong><br />
<strong><span style="text-decoration-line: underline;"><br /></span></strong>When Kia designed and created the Niro, it was engineered to accommodate many different advanced electrified powertrains. First to arrive in 2016 was the hybrid, then in 2017 the Plug-in Hybrid (PHEV), and now a fully-electric powertrain. This battery-electric Niro EV is right on trend as consumers shift more and more to electric vehicles while looking for the attributes of crossovers, such as the higher seating position for easy ingress/egress and better visibility, and the utility and function for varied lifestyles (18.5 cu.-ft. of cargo space and 53 cu.-ft. with the backseat folded). In order to provide the Niro EV its own character, it has several unique exterior and interior design cues, including:<br /><br />Exterior:<br />
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<li>Unique front fascia with closed off grille – no need for an open grille, since there’s no internal combustion engine to cool</li>
<li>“Arrowhead” LED Daytime Running Lights</li>
<li>New lower air intake with EcoDynamics blue surround accent</li>
<li>Specially-designed 17-inch alloy wheels engineered to help reduce drag and improve efficiency</li>
<li>Reshaped rocker panels</li>
<li>Revised front and rear bumper fascias with blue trim accents – unique to the Niro EV</li>
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<li>High-tech rotary shifter dial (shift-by-wire) with available customizable “mood” lighting</li>
<li>Large, multi-functional center console with many storage options, cup holders, storage compartments and 3 USB ports – 2 charging and one connectivity</li>
<li>Niro EV-only seat upholstery with blue highlights</li>
<li>Available special blue and black high-tech “holographic” graphic door trim</li>
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<strong><span style="text-decoration-line: underline;">Technology — Equipment-Rich, Advanced Connectivity, Safety Features, and Driver Assistance Systems</span></strong><br />
<strong><span style="text-decoration-line: underline;"><br /></span></strong>The Niro EV is loaded with high-tech, advanced automotive technology to complement its status as a state-of-the-art, all-electric vehicle. Equipment includes the “Kia Drive Wise” suite of Advanced Driver-Assistance Systems, and a long list of standard and optional equipment, highlights of which are listed below.<br />
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<li>7-inch color touchscreen with rear view monitor and parking guidance</li>
<li>6-speaker audio system (AM/FM/SiriusXM) with USB input</li>
<li>Apple CarPlay and Android Auto<a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="_ednref10" title=""><br /></a></li>
<li>Standard wireless smart phone charging<a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="_ednref11" title=""><br /></a></li>
<li>Bluetooth wireless connectivity with voice recognition</li>
<li>7 airbags (dual front advanced air bags, dual front seat-mounted side air bags, side curtain air bags with rollover sensor, driver's side knee air bag)</li>
<li>Vehicle Safety Systems<a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="_ednref14" title=""><br /></a><ul>
<li>Antilock braking</li>
<li>Traction control</li>
<li>Electronic stability control</li>
<li>Hill-start assist control</li>
<li>Tire pressure monitoring system</li>
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<li>Forward Collision Warning (FCW)</li>
<li>Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist (FCA)</li>
<li>Lane Departure Warning (LDW)</li>
<li>Lane Keeping Assist (LKA)</li>
<li>Blind Spot Collision Warning (BSW)</li>
<li>Driver Attention Warning (DAW)<a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="_ednref16" title=""><br /></a></li>
<li>Smart Cruise Control with Stop & Go</li>
<li>Rear Cross-Traffic Collision Warning</li>
<li>Parking Distance Warning - Forward and Reverse (available)</li>
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New for Niro EV is a revamped UVO telematics system that allows owners to monitor and control a long list of vehicle operations, including:<br />
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<li>Real-time charging station update</li>
<li>Scheduled charging</li>
<li>Panic notifications – the vehicle will send a notification to the server if the panic alarm is triggered and the system dials 911 emergency services, provides the car position via GPS, and opens a live microphone so that emergency workers can communicate with the vehicle occupants</li>
<li>“Send-to-Car” points of interest (POI) and waypoints — owners will be able to plan a road trip with waypoints and send it to the vehicle’s navigation system</li>
<li>Pre-condition the vehicle cabin temperature prior to use<sup><br /></sup><a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="_ednref18" title=""><br /></a></li>
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<strong><span style="text-decoration-line: underline;">Made in Korea, Coming to America</span></strong></div>
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<strong><span style="text-decoration-line: underline;"><br /></span></strong>The new Niro EV will be built in South Korea at Kia’s Hwaseong manufacturing facility, right alongside the Niro hybrid and plug-in hybrid. When it goes on sale early next year (pricing will be announced near the on-sale date), the Niro EV will be available in two trims, EX and EX Premium, which adds a host of upscale features to the already well-equipped EX. Premium EX features include:</div>
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<li>Power tilt/slide sunroof</li>
<li>LED headlamps</li>
<li>8-speaker Harman/Kardon premium audio system with external amplifier and subwoofer</li>
<li>Auto-dimming mirror with Homelink<a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="_ednref21" title=""><br /></a></li>
<li>Heated steering wheel</li>
<li>LED interior lighting</li>
<li>Mood lighting</li>
<li>Parking distance warning – forward and reverse<a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="_ednref22" title=""><br /></a></li>
<li>Deluxe scuff plate</li>
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<li>Iconic shape and profile evolve on top of all-new platform<em></em></li>
<li>Technologically advanced cockpit designed to provide visceral musical experience <em></em></li>
<li>New 2.0-liter engine and available IVT transmission combination <em></em></li>
<li>Available 10.25-inch wide display and available Head-Up Display<sup> </sup>play up Soul’s high-tech image<em></em></li>
<li>New “GT-Line” models and “X-Line” adds more visual and performance excitement to Soul family<em></em></li>
</ul>
<strong><br />LOS ANGELES, Nov. 28, 2018</strong> – At the 2018 Los Angeles Auto Show today, Kia Motors America (KMA) introduced a better way to roll with the world debut of the all-new 2020 Soul, a completely new yet familiar version of Kia’s beloved and award-winning urban runabout. Taking everything that helped popularize the quirky, unconventionally styled subcompact, Kia Motors poured more of its soul into nearly every inch of the vehicle, resulting in a third-generation that continues to transcend unmatched style, peppy performance, thrilling technology, and urban practicality.<br /><br />“The Soul has been a massive success since its introduction to the U.S. market, blowing its (now defunct) rivals out of the water and establishing itself as an automotive icon with its fun-loving character and eccentric style,” said Orth Hedrick, executive director of Car Planning and Telematics. “Even with an entirely new generation of competitors now crowding the marketplace, we are confident the all-new Soul will once again prove to be a tough contender given its unparalleled style and impressive level of invigorating technology and customization options.”<br /><br />Proving the point that “there is a Soul for everyone,” the normally aspirated and optionally turbocharged Soul is available in six trim levels – LX, S, X-Line, GT-Line, EX, “EX Designer Collection” – plus the all-new Soul EV (outlined in a separate press release). Pricing will be available closer to expected on-sale date in the first half of next year.<br /><br /><strong><span style="text-decoration-line: underline;">Design Beyond the Box</span></strong><br />
<strong><span style="text-decoration-line: underline;"><br /></span></strong>While the Soul stays true to its design heritage with its boxy silhouette and confident stance, its newly sculpted lines, cutting-edge details, and technical lighting elements present the most futuristic, youthful and innovative Soul yet.<br /><br />New exterior design highlights include:<br />
<ul>
<li>High-tech front headlight configuration with connecting trim piece accentuates width</li>
<li>Slim-design daytime running lights and turn signal indicators</li>
<li>Larger front grille with unique two-tone treatment</li>
<li>Front fenders add volume to clean and smooth surfaces</li>
<li>Roof rack mounting points</li>
<li>Three-dimensional wraparound boomerang-shaped taillights</li>
<li>C-pillars designed to resemble airplane wings</li>
<li>Signature vertical rear window and “Island” stay true to Soul design heritage</li>
<li>Distinctive C-pillar garnish features new “Soul” graphic</li>
</ul>
<br />Music has been an overarching theme for Soul since its inception, and it’s no different this round.. For the third generation, designers and engineers turned up the volume on the interior. Drawing inspiration from the “emotional visualization of sound,” the Soul’s interior space is adorned with shapes and textures that reflect acoustic inspired elements to create a full sensory experience.<br /><br />Interior design highlights include:<br />
<ul>
<li>Available sound mood lighting emits soft light from the center door panels and a unique 3D pattern surface on the upper door panels, with the ability to synchronize to the beat of the music playing through the Soul’s audio system</li>
<li>Sound mood lighting features a rainbow of customizable colors</li>
<li>Available wireless charging<a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="_ednref1" title=""><br /></a></li>
<li>Available dual auto climate control</li>
<li>Soul’s signature tweeter speakers<br /></li>
</ul>
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Since the Kia Soul first arrived on the scene in 2009, it has established a very real and remarkable connection with music. This continues to be a core attribute of the Soul's persona and the volume has been turned up to 11 with a new mood lighting system that tailors the interior ambiance according to a variety of selectable “moods”:</div>
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<li>Hey! Yo!</li>
<li>Party Time</li>
<li>Traveling</li>
<li>Romance</li>
<li>Midnight City</li>
<li>Cafe </li>
</ul>
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<strong><span style="text-decoration-line: underline;"><br />Smart Packaging and Stronger Structure</span></strong><br />
<strong><span style="text-decoration-line: underline;"><br /></span></strong>Despite its compact footprint, the Soul’s boxy dimensions continue to offer up a surprising amount of cargo and passenger space. Slightly longer than before, the 2020 Soul also features more smartly designed packaging in an effort to make accessibility even easier.<br /><br /><br />
Exterior Dimensions:<br />
<ul>
<li>Length: 165.2 in. [+2.2 in.]</li>
<li>Width: 70.9 in. [unchanged]</li>
<li>Height: 63.0 in. [unchanged]</li>
<li>Wheelbase: 102.4 in. [+1.2 in.]</li>
</ul>
<br />Interior Dimensions:<br />
<ul>
<li>Legroom (front / rear): 41.1 in./ 38.8 in. [+0.2 in./ - 0.3 in.]</li>
<li>Headroom without sunroof (front / rear): 39.4 in. / 39.5 in. [-0.2 in./ unchanged]</li>
<li>Shoulder room (front /rear): 55.5 in. /54.7 in. [unchanged]</li>
<li>Cargo capacity: 23.8 cu.-ft. [+ 5.0 cu. ft.]</li>
</ul>
<br />Packaging highlights:<br />
<ul>
<li>Wider and lower rear liftgate opening improves ease of loading and unloading</li>
<li>Easy grip handle on liftgate</li>
<li>Dual level cargo board offers flexibility with the ability to accommodate taller items using the lower level setting</li>
<li>Larger front door openings as a result of sculpted front door panels</li>
</ul>
<br />The 2020 Soul’s stronger structure benefits from an increased use of Advanced High Strength Steel (AHSS), hot stamped components, and structural adhesive. With stronger bones, the 2020 Soul is expected to achieve the highest safety ratings from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) and National Traffic Highway Safety Administration (NHTSA).<br /><br /><strong><span style="text-decoration-line: underline;"><br /></span></strong><br />
<strong><span style="text-decoration-line: underline;">Next-Gen Infotainment and Kia Drive Wise Technologies</span></strong><br />
<strong><span style="text-decoration-line: underline;"><br /></span></strong>Recognizing that one’s car is an integral part of their social life, the 2020 Soul continues to surprise and delight with next-gen infotainment and technology.<br />
<ul>
<li>Available 10.25-inch HD color touchscreen with split screen function (standard on EX, GT-Line with turbo engine) and rear view monitor and parking guidance</li>
<li>Android Auto and Apple Car Play<a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="_ednref5" title=""><br /></a></li>
<li>Bluetooth<sup>®6<a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="_ednref6" title=""></a></sup> Multi-Connection - two Bluetooth devices can be connected at the same time</li>
<li>Available 8-inch Head-Up Display</li>
<li>Available 640-watt Harman Kardon audio system – twice the wattage of current Soul – with an amplifier and 10 speakers including tuned center speaker and subwoofer</li>
</ul>
<br />Like other newly designed Kia models, the all-new Soul offers a suite of available Kia Drive Wise features including:<br />
<ul>
<li>Forward Collision Avoidance (FCA) / FCA Pedestrian type</li>
<li>Lane Keeping Assist (LKA)</li>
<li>Lane Changing Assist (LCA)</li>
<li>Driver Attention Warning (DAW)<sup>9</sup><a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="_ednref9" title=""><br /></a></li>
<li>Blind-spot Collision Warning (BCW)</li>
<li>Rear Cross Collision Warning (RCW)</li>
<li>Smart Cruise Control (SCC)</li>
<li>High Beam Assist (HBA)</li>
</ul>
<strong><span style="text-decoration-line: underline;"><br />What Drives You?</span></strong><br />
<strong><span style="text-decoration-line: underline;"><br /></span></strong>Soul enhances its fun-to-drive personality and versatility with different drivetrain combinations. From the all-new 2019 Forte, Kia’s Intelligent Variable Transmission (IVT) is now available on the 2020 Soul for those who require efficiency with their zip. Designed and built in-house, the IVT is Kia’s unique version of a continuously variable transmission that provides an engaging driving experience.<br />
<ul>
<li>2.0-liter Nu four-cylinder engine + 6-speed manual transmission or Intelligent Variable Transmission (IVT) <ul>
<li>147 horsepower, 132 lb-ft. of torque</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
<br />For those that require even more zip, a turbocharged option is also available:<br />
<ul>
<li>1.6-liter twin-scroll turbocharged I-4 GDI engine + 7-speed dual-clutch transmission <ul>
<li>201 horsepower, 195 lb. ft of torque</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
<br />With the Soul’s all-new platform comes a more refined experience behind the wheel and on the road. Engineers designed suspension geometry to help quell noise, vibration and harshness while also improving handling and comfort in a variety of conditions.<br /><br /><strong><span style="text-decoration-line: underline;">A Soul for Everyone</span></strong><br />
<strong><span style="text-decoration-line: underline;"><br /></span></strong>The 2020 Soul can be outfitted to convey one’s unique sense of style through a variety of customizable options. Aside from the all-new Soul EV that debuts alongside its gasoline counterpart, the Soul offers even more flexibility according to different lifestyles.<br /><br />GT-Line<br />
<ul>
<li>Sporty front and rear fascia</li>
<li>18-inch alloy wheels</li>
<li>P235/45 R18 tires</li>
<li>Unique side sills and front fascia with red accents</li>
<li>Integrated fog lights on front grille</li>
<li>Gloss black side mirrors</li>
<li>“GT-Line” badging</li>
<li>Leather-wrapped D-shaped steering wheel and gearshift knob</li>
<li>Available 201-HP turbocharged engine <ul>
<li>Chrome tip center exhaust</li>
<li>Larger disc brakes</li>
<li>Sport-tuned suspension</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
<br />X-Line <br />
<ul>
<li>Rugged body kit <ul>
<li>Body cladding</li>
<li>Overfenders for chunkier look</li>
<li>Offroad-inspired accents</li>
<li>Unique 18-inch alloy wheels</li>
<li>Roof rail inspired accents</li>
<li>Optional two-tone paint</li>
<li>Fog lights</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
<br />EX Designer Collection<br />
<ul>
<li>18-inch alloy wheels with black spokes</li>
<li>LED headlights and fog lights</li>
<li>Two-tone roof treatment</li>
<li>P235/45 R18 tires</li>
</ul>
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