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.

2014 Kia Soul, Updates That Impress

It is refreshing when a car company takes a very popular vehicle and made it even better.  They changed the fog light positions and gave it a backpack style tailgate.  It is a much cleaner shape and the lines are a little softer.

Other improvements include LED lights on most models and chrome door handles.  There is also a panoramic sunroof on higher-spec models.  More features added inside are a circular ripple design replacing the square touches combined with the soft touch instrument panel and the leather covered steering wheel and gearlever.  All of this makes the cabin much more attractive than the previous models.

This model is a little wider than the latest version giving you more room in the cabin and improved stability.  The wheelbase and overall length have also been extended giving passengers added legroom.  They have reinforced the insulation pad and expansion foam to reduce the road noise in the cabin.  Steering is regulated by Kia’s Flex Steer system, which allows the driver to choose between three steering setups to suit the conditions. At high speeds, the ‘Sport’ setting reduces assistance to allow greater stability and feel, while in ‘Comfort’ the steering becomes lighter for parking and low-speed maneuvering. ‘Normal’ mode provides a middle ground.

The new Soul is available in five trims, ranging from the basic ‘Start’ model to the range-topping ‘Maxx’. Standard equipment is generous, and incorporates DAB radio, Flex Steer, a tire pressure monitoring system, keyless entry, air conditioning and steering wheel-mounted controls.

Come to the fun side of the street and test drive the new 2014 Kia Soul today at Round Rock Kia 600 Jeffrey Way Round Rock, TX or give us a call at 512-617-5000 today!

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!