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.

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2017 Kia Sportage is Getting Revamped

If you don’t like the all new updated 2017 Kia Sportage, you don’t deserve to drive anymore.  Just cut your license up and throw it away.  This one is a game changer.

The 2017 Kia Sportage is a bit bubblier on the outside than before, and it's got more interior room thanks to a chassis that's been stretched 1.2 inches longer than the previous model. Two powertrains will be available: a 2.4-liter four-cylinder with 181 horsepower and 175 pound-feet of torque, and a 2.0-liter turbo with impressive figures of 241 hp and 260 lb-ft. A six-speed automatic transmission is standard across the board. All-wheel drive will, of course, be optional, and Kia claims the new Sportage will be more fuel efficient than before.

Kia's latest infotainment system will make its debut inside the 2017 Sportage, and it will bring both Apple CarPlay and Android Auto on a seven- or eight-inch screen, though LX models will have a lesser five-inch display.

"Simply put, the Sportage is a breed apart in the compact CUV segment," said Orth Hedrick, vice president, product planning KMA. "Instead of bland utility, the Sportage combines distinctly European and sporty styling with thoughtful design and functionality, including innovative packaging, premium materials, a turbocharged engine and surprising features. Sales of compact CUVs are on a sharply upward trajectory, and the all-new 2017 Sportage hits the sweet spot by providing an alternative for those seeking to express themselves with a vehicle that's versatile enough to suit their unique lifestyle."

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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!

2014 Kia Forte Dazzles

Critics are raving and saying that this is the most fun car to come from any Korean automaker.  The new and improved build of the outer body gives a sportier look for this four-door model. This coup trumps the sedan with its base 173-horsepower and 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine.  This coupled with the six-speed manual transmission makes this a fun yet sporty compliment to the Kia line of cars.

The new Kia Forte looks poised to go head to head with the Honda Civic Si.  Style has remained as a strong suit for the forte.  It shares many of the same curves with its sedan counterpart.  The rest is unique to the sportier models, including its slimmer, smaller tiger nose grille that evolves the look.

It has plenty of soft touch materials with more features than you would find in a loaded Mercedes-Benz E class from a decade ago.  It is expansive and comfortable.  The shifter, which has a small round handle that easily fits in the hand, corrects issues from the past.  Overall it has better than average materials and built above the quality normally seen in the past.

Standard features include Xenon headlights, LED tail lights, heated steering wheel, power folding mirrors and keyless entry with options such as power leather seats with heating and cooling elements.  

The 2014 Kia Forte balances out luxury comfort and convenience with driver involvement and fun.  Like every newly designed Kia coming out this year, the improvements have been significant and welcomed.

Come see the improvements to this and the many Kia’s in inventory at Round Rock Kia 600 Jeffrey Way Round Rock, Texas or give us a call at 512-617-5000 today!

Get the Most Affordable Sedan at Round Rock Kia

One of the most popular vehicle segments in America is the midsize sedan.  It serves as a family car, daily commuter, road trip vehicle, and more.  It is perfect for just about anything the average car buyer needs, plenty of passenger room, cargo storage, and easy on the gas tanks.

Now because of the popularity of the midsize sedan, there’s no shortage of options for consumers to choose from.  What is the best vehicle for your money?  Recently cars.com conducted a test and their analysis determined what the most affordable midsize sedan was.  For us at Round Rock Kia, the results were not surprising.

The Kia Optima is one of Kia’s bestselling vehicles and for good reason.  The test conducted by cars.com analyzed cars with a certain level of content that most car shoppers desire.  All vehicles tested were of trim levels that included automatic transmissions, cruise control, USB, Bluetooth, Power windows and driver’s seat, and a backup camera.

Most midsize car shoppers are choosing cars with at least the equipment listed above.  Also included in the test for affordability was the cost of 5 years of gas at the current price and driving ration provided by the EPA.

Not only was the Kia Optima the most affordable car on the list, it was a full $645 less expensive than the second place car.  You’ll also notice the Kia Optima Hybrid was pretty high on the affordability list, as a matter of fact, it was more affordable after 5 years than 7 non-hybrid vehicles on the list.

That’s a lot of value in Kia’s favor.  And if you want even more value you should get your Optima from Round Rock Kia!  Visit our showroom 600 Jeffrey Way in Round Rock, Texas or give us a call at 512-617-5000 today!