Kia has refreshed the Forte for the 2017 model year and adds quite a bit to an already spectacular little sedan.  Whether you go with the sedan or the hatchback, you won’t be disappointed.

Kia didn’t fuss much with the exterior. If anything, the Forte comes across as less fussy. On both sedan and hatch, the “tiger nose” grille trades its ragged sides for a smoother outline that’s fully flush, with thinner, longer headlight housings that incorporate optional adaptive xenon bulbs. The entire front fascia is new, too. On the sedan, air inlets at the corners push the fog lamps inboard on the lower fascia, in which the mesh pattern is replaced with simpler, horizontal lines.

Only industrial-design students, automotive journalists, and Kia corporate employees will catch the rear bumper mods on the sedan, which integrate the lower reflectors into the black trim and feature a gentle upward curve from the lower trunk lip to the rear quarters. The sedan taillights keep their appearance and move the turn signals and reverse lights to the lower portions. Kia says it also revised the hatch’s taillights.

On Forte sedans, a new S trim slots between the base LX and the top EX, offering a sport-tuned suspension, 16-inch wheels, LED marker lamps, a rear spoiler, chrome exhaust tips, and a leather-wrapped steering wheel and shift knob, plus white contrast stitching on S-specific black cloth upholstery. Forte5 SX models may tempt citrus lovers with a new Orange Color Pack, which brings orange seat inserts and orange stitching. The EX sedan makes several formerly optional features standard, including heated seats, leather, dual-zone automatic climate control, rear air vents, and push-button start with keyless entry. The EX hatch adds LED taillights and approach lighting to its standard-equipment roster. Apple Car Play and Android Auto are available on all trims but the LX, which has a 4.3-inch conventional display instead of a 7.0-inch touchscreen.

Come get more info at Round Rock Kia 600 Jeffrey Way Round Rock, TX or give us a call at 512-617-5000 today!

Pet Peeves and Round Rock Kia

It is perfectly natural and acceptable to possess at least one pet peeve.  As humans, we all have something that irritates us slightly more than it should.

A pet peeve is a minor annoyance that an individual identifies as particularly annoying to himself (or herself), to a greater degree than others may find it.

For some, it’s when people eat with their mouth open.  For others, it’s people who constantly interrupt.  These are mildly rude or annoying characteristics that people can demonstrate which can usually be overlooked.

At Round Rock Kia, their philosophy is that no pet peeve should be overlooked and they strive to keep their customers so content that they have nothing to find as a pet peeve about their establishment or your experience at their dealership.

Round Rock Kia in Round Rock, TX, also serving Austin, TX and Temple, TX is proud to be an automotive leader in their area. Since opening their doors, Round Rock Kia has kept a firm commitment to their customers. They offer a wide selection of vehicles and hope to make the car buying process as quick and hassle free as possible.

If you would like financing options and you are in the market to purchase a new Kia or used car or truck, they will provide assistance to help you find financing options that fit your needs. Whether you have bad credit, no credit, or are a first time car buyer, you can trust that Round Rock Kia will get you into the car or truck you choose with professionalism and attention to your needs.

For more information contact Round Rock Kia at 517.617.5000 or visit them at www.roundrockkia.com.

The 2014 Kia Forte Is Just Right

The 2014 Kia Forte is right where it belongs as the midsize sedan.  It doesn’t try to be something it isn’t.  For some that come in and test drive, the Optima might be too big and not what you are looking for.  It might be too flashy.  The Soul might be too edgy or quirky for your taste.  Then you settle behind the wheel of the 2014 Kia Forte and you say, “Ahhh, just right.”  

The redesigned body is the best looking yet.  It has far outdone its predecessor.  It resembles the Kia Optima just a little smaller.  It has a 2.0 liter 4 cylinder engine that has 173 horse power and gets around 28 mpg.  The car is redesigned with more LED lighting and power folding mirrors.  It also came with 16” alloy wheels.

The car also uses the UVO in car technology.  It has Bluetooth, navigation and XM.  The trunk was extra roomy and plenty of cargo space for a car in this mid-sized sedan class Boldride says “It’s like driving a cloud.”  .  This version of the Forte has lots to offer.  The inside is abundant with natural light with its large moon roof and wide windshield.  With ample interior space there is plenty of room for 5 with plenty of legroom in the back seat.

Come by and test drive all of the new Kia’s today and have your Goldilocks moment at Round Rock Kia 600 Jeffrey Way Round Rock, TX or give us a call at 512-617-5000 today!

Round Rock KIA Introduces the All-New 2014 Kia Forte

The all-new 2014 Forte has exploded onto showroom floors and has never looked so good.  The sleek new look is turning heads and winning awards everywhere.  Recently it even took first place in MotorTrend’s “The Big Test,” which pitted all of the best compact sedans against each other.

The new Forte is embracing Kia’s bolder winged grille and aggressive character lines.  The lower valence also shares the same stylish openings for fog and tail lights.

Overall the Forte has grown, while still providing all of the benefits of a compact vehicle, you don’t feel as though you’re riding in one.  There’s plenty of room for passengers to stretch out and everyone will be comfortable riding down the highway in this stunning vehicle.

The increase in size translates well inside, the Forte invites you in the moment you open the door.  The rear seats provide adult-size comfort and there’s an exceptionally roomy trunk which can be expanded by folding the rear seatbacks down.

As with other vehicles in Kia’s line-up you can enjoy lots of great features at an amazing value.  Features include keyless ignition and entry, leather upholstery, heated front and rear seats, ventilated eight-way power driver seat, dual-zone air conditioning, and a navigation system.  

The all-new 2014 Forte is truly a sight to behold and there’s no better place to see it than at Round Rock Kia. Visit our showroom at 600 Jeffrey Way in Round Rock, Texas or give us a call at 512-617-5000 today!