Kia K900 and Soul Named “Must Test Drive” Vehicles by AutoTrader.com

Even this shows how Kia is spot on in all market segments.  They do everything right from the luxury sedan to the fun and funky subcompact.

AutoTrader.com has named the 2015 Kia K900 and 2014 Kia Soul to its prestigious list of 2014 "Must Test Drive" vehicles.  Kia joins AutoTrader.com's select collection for the first time in 2014 and is one of only three brands to have more than one vehicle on the list, which covers cars, trucks, vans and SUVs.  The AutoTrader.com editors look for that "something special" in each vehicle selected, and the K900 and Soul wowed them with unexpected amenities, outstanding design and tremendous value within their respective segments. 

"The Kia brand has always challenged convention and has consistently redefined the notion of what value means since entering the U.S. market 20 years ago," said Michael Sprague, executive vice president of sales & marketing, Kia Motors America (KMA). "To be recognized by the editors of AutoTrader.com for our new luxury flagship sedan and our wildly popular affordable halo vehicle is a clear indication that our products continue to surprise and delight today's new-car buyers with a perfect balance of world-class design and quality, user-friendly technology and amenities, as well as value."

Kia continues to impress customers and review companies alike.  Come see why the awards keep piling up today at Round Rock Kia 600 Jeffrey Way Round Rock, TX or give us a call at 512-617-5000 today!

  

Round Rock Kia and Pets

Pet ownership has reached epic proportion and thankfully, along with the responsibility of owning and caring for a pet comes proven health benefits for people, including physical, mental and emotional improvements, from enhancing social skills to decreasing a person’s risk of heart attack.

If a pet can do so much for us, isn’t it only fair to do something in return for our pet?  The easiest thing we can do after simply loving them is to protect them.

The staff at Round Rock Kia are pet lovers.  So much so, that they are thrilled that some of the safety features in their cars can help protect pets and not just humans.  Not single-handedly, but the safety features on their cars along with the appropriate pet safety mechanisms can protect our furry loved ones in the event of a car wreck.

Safety features on cars improve every year because drivers are more safety-conscious.  Cars luckily have crumple zones, air bags and seat belts.  Insisting on having every passenger “click it or ticket” is a prevention method for humans, but utilizing a safety harness specifically designed for the safety of your pet, as well as the use of crates for a pet just like you would use a car seat for a human are ways to enhance the safety of your pet.

The next time you want to take your furry friend on an outing, be sure to load them in to a safe vehicle with the proper restraints and safety features.

Round Rock Kia is an industry leader with a conscience.  Respecting the priorities and concerns of their customer’s is of utmost importance, and since so may of us are pet owners, pet safety is a top concern.

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 Texas plans to have the Car of the Future

It is no secret that technology continues to progress.  Our children navigate the world through new and innovative electronics.  Glasses are allowing us to view and communicate with each other, watches tell us more than the time of day, and cars are no different.  Round Rock is the home of Dell, a leader in innovative technology and will soon have the car of the future.

This year’s concept cars share the not-so-distant future new ideas, designs, technologies, and corporate intentions.

 Most vehicles are projected to be powered by some form of gas-electric system.  By the year 2025 the corporate fuel-economy (CAFÉ) has set the standards for all vehicles to meet 54.5 mpg and at today’s gas prices reaching $4 a gallon, which is not a bad idea.  Thanks to technological, scientific and manufacturing advancements materials like carbon fiber, aluminum space frames and other super-lightweight alloy bits which are found in high-end luxury sport sedans are finding their way into more economical vehicles geared toward the everyday driver.  Heads-up displays which means the system overlays information directly on objects seen through your windshield is nothing new.  However, these displays are becoming fully interactive, customizable, and controllable with nothing but hand signals.  Mirrors are being replaced by cameras providing safety for the automotive consumer, and with all of these advancements the Kia Ray concept, a plug-in hybrid sedan concept built on the Forte platform and shown in Chicago, is quoted at 202 mpg.

In 2007 KIA Motors installed a design center

 equipped with design and modeling studios including the KIA Design Center America in Irvine, California.  Through its efforts, KIA Motors has introduced a number of striking concept cars at various international motor shows and the results of the company’s efforts are beginning to show on the streets. The company has gone from a maker of affordable cars that had little to set them apart from vehicles to a company that produces cars that have been highly acclaimed pieces of art.

With an unprecedented 17 consecutive years of market share growth, Kia Motors is the fastest growing automotive brand in America. Thanks to advances in product quality, design and innovative marketing, Kia is also one of the fastest-growing car companies in the world.
KIA is already well known for its Optima, Sorento, Soul, Sportage, Forte, Rio, Sedona, and the most talked about mid-size sedan on the market, the Cadenza.

Now the K900 is about to hit showroom floors near you.  The KIA K900 packs exactly what you expect – tons of luxurious amenities, and an

optional VIP seating package with reclining, heated and cooled outboard rear seats. Standard leather surfaces are found throughout the cabin, and soft Nappa leather is available in black or white with contrasting stitching. On the technology front, V8 VIP models offer a 12.3-inch full-color TFT display in the instrument panel, with different themes depending on which drive mode is selected. In the center console, standard navigation and UVO telematics are viewed through a 9.2-inch HD screen that's controlled by a rotary knob and surrounding buttons. Of course, there's a mountain of active safety features, including front and rear park assist, rear cross traffic alert, blind spot detection, lane departure warning, adaptive cruise control and more. There's even an around view monitor.

The K900 is a handsome thing, looking sort of like a puffed-up version of the smaller Forte or Cadenza sedans. Up front, V8 models use adaptive LED headlamps (with a total of 16 bulbs), and more LED lighting can be found out back. Attractive 19-inch wheels are found at all four corners, wrapped in 245/45-series rubber up front and 275/40-series tires at the rear.

The performance, style, innovation of all KIA Models can be found at Round Rock KIA and non-commission sales associates can help put you in the right technological KIA that meets you and your family’s needs by calling 512.617.5000.  Round Rock KIA is located at 600 Jeffrey Way in Round Rock, Texas just outside of Austin.

KIA Green-Lights Rear Wheel Drive Sportscar

The concept was the talk of the Frankfurt Motor Show in 2011, boasting striking design and a rear-wheel drive layout.  It came with a concept V6 3.3-liter turbo engine delivering 395 horsepower sent to the rear axle with help from an 8-speed automatic transmission.  The KIA GT excites with just a glance and looks more like a jet plane and less like a car.

The great looking concept is being reported to have been green-lit for production and eventual showroom arrival in 2016, complete with its Rear-Wheel-Drive setup.  

Before that, KIA plans to unveil some brand new concepts in January 2014 at the North American International Auto Show.  Plans to unveil a roadster concept and a GT version of the KIA Rio as well as a new 1.0-liter, 3-cylinder gasoline engine which will be available on the Kia Cee’d starting in 2015. 

The design and engineer teams at KIA have been shaking up the automotive industry and the plans on the horizon look to be revolutionary.  Truly there is no better time to see what the meteoric-rising automaker has to offer than right now, and there’s no better place to do so than at Round Rock KIA at 600 Jeffrey Way in Round Rock, Texas today!