What do you know about Kia? Even if you haven’t driven their vehicles, you’ve likely heard a lot about them. If you’ve seen the company’s commercials, you are familiar with the Kia hamsters. These critters are fun, exciting, and stylish; just like Kia’s vehicles. This is the image that Kia has gone with for years. However, their newest addition may change this.
What do you know about the Kia Soul and Kia Sportage? When you ask someone that question, they may talk about the affordable price, spacious interior, or easy handling that they both have. What they may not know is just how safe each of these vehicles are. Both the Kia Soul and Kia Sportage are very safe vehicles to drive.
You don’t have to just take our word for it either. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, IIHS, has awarded both the Soul and the Sportage its highest possible rating, the Top Safety Pick Plus (TSP+). This is a highly coveted ranking, and it is only awarded to those vehicles that excel in safety. This shows that the Soul and Sportage have much more to offer than their style and affordability.
If you haven’t yet heard about the all new Kia Stinger, you should really check it out! The vehicle is a new direction for Kia, and is a true sports sedan. Though it may be a new direction for the company, it is certainly succeeding in all the right ways. The sedan drives exceptionally well, and has some significant power backing it up. Additionally, it has the thumbs-up from racing legend Emerson Fittipaldi.
If that name sounds familiar, it’s for good reasons. Fittipaldi used to dominant the track, and he has won the Formula One World Championship and Indianapolis 500 twice each. So, it’s safe to say, Fittipaldi knows his vehicles. He knows quality when he sees it, especially when it comes to high performance.
Take a different path with the 2018 Kia Sorento. This SUV leaves its competitors in the dust, and is a great choice for your next vehicle. The 2018 Kia Sorento is a combination of power, performance, and comfort.
The 2018 Sorento, and the rest of the vehicles in the Kia fleet, is why Kia has been ranked the #1 brand in overall quality.
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What’s so special about the Kia Rio? Read on to find out why this small vehicle can do big things for the thrifty auto-shopper’s budget!
Kia has long been known for its affordable, fun, and stylish vehicles. Many other automakers try to present their vehicles in this way as well. However, there is just something about Kia that makes their brand unique. They possess a style and voice that differentiates them from the rest. The company has always made a smaller, more comfortable, and eye-catching lineup.
When one thinks about Kia, luxury may not be the first thing that comes to mind. Kia has built its brand on affordable, fun, and eco-friendly vehicles. However, the company has certainly made a name for itself in a new market with its luxury vehicle, the Kia Cadenza. This sophisticated sedan is comfortable, spacious, affordable, and fun to drive. It is most certainly a Kia.
To illustrate just how luxurious the Cadenza is, and how much Kia understands the market, they compared the 2017 Cadenza with the 2017 Lexus ES350. The Cadenza not only has more horsepower, it also has a considerably more spacious interior. Learn more about the Cadenza in the video!
KIA Motors America recently announced pricing plans for the all-new 2018 KIA Rio sedan and 5-door hatchback. Not expected to hit KIA retailers until early October, the subcompact duo will be available in three trim levels LX, S and EX.
The Big Apple got “Stung” earlier this month when a star-studded group of celebrities took to the streets of New York City to race one of the year’s most anticipated automobile releases – the all new 2018 KIA Stinger. Located on a transformed, fully functioning race track, fashion designer Brandon Maxwell, supermodels Candice Swanepoel and Joan Smalls, baseball legend Alex Rodriguez, bestselling author and TV host Derek Blasberg, and social media superstar Cameron Dallas gathered to test out the KIA Stinger in the very first Stinger Runway Racing challenge. Swanepoel was able to pull away from her celebrity competition, and take home first-place bragging rights in a race against the clock.
Kia has recently announced that there will be a new head of dealer development for the company. Ian Kewley was appointed to the position, taking over for the retiring Ian Wilson. Wilson had been an integral part of Kia for nearly 30 years.
Paul Philipott, CEO and president of Kia Motors (UK), gave a statement, taken from motortrader.com, about how important Wilson had been to the company. In it, he said, “Ian is one of the founding fathers of the Kia family in the UK. He has had a vitally important role within Kia every step of the way and we thank him for dedication, enthusiasm and professionalism. He will be greatly missed but I know that he will enjoy his well-earned retirement.”
Kia has recently announced that they will be appointing a new style head. Pierre Leclercq was selected for the position. Leclercq was formerly a designer at BMW, as well as Great Wall Motor. Kia has been switching up their lineup recently, and earlier this month Ian Kewley was appointed as head of dealer development.
With the experience he possesses from his previous positions, Leclercq should be able to perform very well in the position. Leclercq will be working specifically towards strengthening Kia’s position in the Chinese auto market. Sales for the company have been down in the country. Having a fresh take on the company’s style strategy moving forward may help strengthen the company’s position within the country.