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Blake Griffin is in the “Zone” yet again. This time, he’s making the perfect peanut butter and jelly sandwich when a new 2016 Kia Optima owner pulls up alongside him. Unfamiliar with the “Zone”, the driver asks Griffin where he is. In his signature deadpan delivery, the NBA star tells the driver that the Optima delivers a near-perfect driving experience and therefore, access to the “Zone”. Watch the video above and then visit Destination Kia for a test drive in the 2016 Kia Optima and your opportunity to get in the “zone”.

The all new 2016 Kia Optima will be receiving some top notch attention by the NBA All-Star Blake Griffin who will be starring in four new commercials for the vehicle. Griffin will be bringing his sense of humor with him in each of the spots as well. Kia’s best-selling midsize sedan, the Optima, will be the “The Official Vehicle of the NBA”. As a brand ambassador, Blake Griffin instills what our team at Destination Kia has known all along; quality at a fantastic price. The Optima comes equipped with a turbocharged four-cylinder 1.6-liter engine and is teamed up with a seven-speed Dual Clutch Transmission (DCT), offering superior confidence on the road. Kia Motors Corporation is based in Seoul, South Korea and the U.S. manufacturing plant that builds the Optima and Sorento is located in West Point, GA, and has now become the Official Automotive Partner of the NBA. The Optima’s sales record over the last three consecutive years has exceeded 500,000 units sold. Destination Kia is one out of 765 dealers across the U.S. that helped achieve this goal for Kia. We are proud to be a part of the Kia family and be able to deliver such a quality brand. Stop in today to test drive a Kia, we are located at 760 Central Ave, Albany, NY 12206. We are centrally located near Schenectady, Clifton Park, Queensbury and Kingston, NY.

Kia sales were up for the month of October. The sixth consecutive record sales month pushed the year-to-date sales up 7.4 percent. October sales increased 12 percent over this time last year and saw the Optima and Soul as the number one and number two sellers nationwide. “Kia is a challenger brand, and our ability to outpace the industry without the benefit of a truck in our lineup speaks volumes about consumers discovering the new Kia,” said Michael Sprague, chief operating officer and EVP, KMA. “With the all-new 2016 Optima arriving in showrooms and the completely redesigned 2017 Sportage making its North American debut at the LA Auto Show this month, this is an exciting time for Kia as we push toward a strong finish to the year.” Some of the sales highlights include: The Rio sold 1,571 units The Forte sold 5,198 units The Optima sold 14,381 units The Sorento sold 8,593 units The Sportage sold 4,476 units The Soul sold 12,246 units Source: http://www.kiamedia.com/us/en/media/pressreleases/10891/kia-motors-america-announces-best-ever-october-sales

A 2016 Kia Sportage Research & Review page has been released. You will most definitely want to check this page out if you live near Albany, Schenectady, Clifton Park, Queensbury, and Kingston, NY and are interested in purchasing or leasing this model from Destination Kia. The trim level options on the 2016 Kia Sportage include the LX, EX, and SX which each get their power by one of the two available engine options. All three trims comes standard with a Six-Speed Automatic Overdrive Transmission with Sportmatic® and Front Wheel Drive. You will be pleased to know that this model comes equipped with standard features such as Vehicle Stability Management, Rollover Sensor, LATCH System, Hill Start Assist Control, Six-Way Adjustable Driver's Seat, Sound-Absorbing Front Windshield Glass, 17'' Alloy Wheels, Available Dual-Zone Automatic Climate Control, Available 18'' Alloy Wheels, Available UVO eServices Infotainment System, and Available Back-Up Warning System. To learn even more about all of the standard features and capabilities that come on each of the 2016 Kia Sportage’s trim levels red our new page. You can then set up a test drive with Destination Kia by filling out our Online Scheduling Form.

If you are looking for information on the new 2016 Kia Sedona you can stop your search. Destination Kia has recently released a brand new Research & Review page on our website. After reading the detailed information on this page you’ll not only want to come in for a test drive but you’ll want to have one parked in your driveway as soon as possible. You’ll have no problem making an informed decision once you learn about the trim options, performance specs, and safety features. The Sedona is powered by a 3.3L V6 Engine and will protect your family with safety features like Side Impact Door Beams, Front and Rear Crumple Zones, LATCH System, Full-Length Side Curtain Airbags, and Dual Front Advanced Airbags. Convenience features on the Sedona include 17” Alloy Wheels, AM/FM/CD/MP3/SiriusXM Audio System, 4.3” Touch Screen Audio Display, available Power Folding Side Mirrors, available Back-Up Warning System, available Voice Command Navigation, available Dual Power Sunroofs, and available Premium Nappa Leather Seat Trim. Check out the full page on our website and then visit us at 760 Central Ave in Albany, NY 12206!

Midwest Kia customers from Wichita, Derby, Hutchinson, Park City, and Newton, KS who are interested in the 2016 Kia Forte should be sure to stop on by our dealership located at 8725 W Kellogg Drive in Wichita, KS to check it out in person and take this all-new model out for a spin. Before you take a trip down to see us, however, we are hoping that you will take a look through the Research & Review page that we recently released that offer you a more detailed look at this new model so that you can learn all about the important specifics. For the power of this model, the two trim levels are each powered by a different engine and transmission combination while Front Wheel Drive is standard on both. Safety and convenience features are in abundance in the 2016 Kia Forte. Therefore, with features such as Traction Control System, Vehicle Stability Management, Hill Start Assist Control, Air Conditioning, Active Eco System, Remote Keyless Entry with Trunk Opener, Available Rear Camera Display, and Available Front Fog Lights you are sure to enjoy the ride feeling safe and comfortable the entire time.

Destination Kia has released a Research & Review page on the 2016 Kia Sedona for our customers living in and around Albany, Schenectady, Clifton Park, Queensbury, and Kingston, NY. You can come test drive any of the trim levels (L, LX, EX, SX and SXL) and learn about your lease and finance options, here at 760 Central Ave in Albany, NY. The new Sedona comes with a long list of safety and convenience features, including Side Impact Door Beams, Front and Rear Crumple Zones, Bluetooth Wireless Technology and Steering Wheel Mounted Control Buttons. If you’d like to learn more about the 2016 Kia Sedona, check out the Research & Review page and then come in to see us for a test drive. We look forward to helping you!

In honor of National Teen Driver Safety Week, Kia Motors America, and B.R.A.K.E.S joined forces to create free hands-on defensive driver training. The B.R.A.K.E.S program stands for, Be Responsible and Keep Everyone Safe and is committed to cutting down on the amount of teen driving deaths, which is on average eight a day or 3,000 a year. At the events, professional driving instructors will provide four hours of hands-on defensive driving education. Instructions will include a distracted driving exercise, emergency braking using the anti-lock brakes, evasive maneuvering, and skid control practice. “Kia is committed to working with B.R.A.K.E.S. to eliminate the epidemic of teen traffic fatalities,” said Tim Chaney, vice president of marketing communications, KMA.  “The B.R.A.K.E.S. program provides unmatched tools to help teens and their parents become better drivers and thus save lives.” If you’d like to learn more about B.R.A.K.E.S and how you can help make your teen a safer, less distracted driver, visit http://putonthebrakes.org/.

Kia’s newest ad featuring the fun to drive Kia Forte5, highlights some of the best features of this unique vehicle while showcasing its style and speed. Unlike any other hatchback, the Forte5 can be powered by an available 201 hp turbocharged engine and offer up to 120 cu/ft of passenger and cargo space. You’ll also find voice-activated features like the UVO eServices infotainment system and premium trim materials. We agree with autotrader.com when they say that “For the price, you’ll be hard-pressed to find comparable performance and luxury anywhere else”. Come see us at Destination Kia today for your test drive!

Kia Motors America (KMA) is back for “NBC Sunday Night Football” for the second season, and this time, the brand’s focus will be on a marketing campaign for the 2016 Sorento CUV. The official campaign began on October 4 and will continue through the entire 2015-2016 NFL season. This model made its infamous first commercial appearance during last year’s Super Bowl in the commercial called “The Perfect Getaway” starring Pierce Brosnan. So, it is only fitting, that the newest round of advertisements for this model should be aired during prime time football as well. “Sunday Night Football attracts the largest primetime audience and provides an excellent opportunity to connect with football fans and showcase the premium utility experience of Kia’s largest and most capable CUV ever,” said Tim Chaney, vice president of marketing communications, KMA. Throughout the season, Kia will be releasing three new advertisements featuring the 2016 Kia Sorento CUV that show off this impressive model while also sticking to the football theme. In each of the three spots, called “Participation”, “Great Game”, and “Pants”, we see “football parents” attending their kids’ games and hear their inner monologues about what they are actually thinking. Participation:

For the fifth month in a row, Kia Motors America (KMA) has reported that the brand has set a new monthly sales record. Throughout September, the brand’s sales reached 49,820 units increasing 22.6 percent over sales from this month last year. Additionally, the brand’s best sales performance in history has continued throughout the third quarter of the year with Year-To-Date sales 7 percent higher than last year reaching 475,978 so far this year. “In addition to the Labor Day weekend and strong consumer confidence, our sustained growth stems from buyers who are entering the market for the first time in years and discovering the transformed Kia brand,” said Michael Sprague, chief operating officer and EVP, KMA. “We’re on a mission to elevate brand perception to match the reality of our world-class products, and with the all-new 2016 Optima set to arrive in showrooms soon, we will continue to invite consumers to discover the new Kia Kia Highlights: Sales of the Cadenza reached 859 units Sales of the Forte increased by 19.3 percent with 5,388 units Sales of the K900 487.5 percent with 329 units Sales of the Optima increased by 7.4 percent with 11,719 units Sales of the Rio reached 1,480 units Sales of the Sedona increased by 395 percent with 3,039 units Sales of the Sorento increased by 42 percent with 9,380 units Sales of the Soul increased by 26 percent with 13,614 units Sales of the Sportage increased by 6 percent with 4,012 units

The 2015 Kia Soul has passed! The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety's Top Safety Pick test, that is. The IIHS awarded a rating of “Good” to the Soul thanks in part to the passing of the difficult to pass “small overlap front crash test”. This test simulates what would likely happen if a vehicle strikes an object like a utility pole or a tree and is rated on a  four-point scale from poor to good. It also earned “Good” scores in the other four tests: moderate overlap side, moderate overlap front, head restraints and seats, and roof strength. By strengthening the front end and occupant compartment for the 2015 model "the driver space was maintained reasonably well with a small amount of intrusion," IIHS said in a statement. To test drive this exceptionally safe hatchback come see us at Destination Kia at 760 Central Ave in Albany, NY 12206 today. We look forward to getting you into the perfect car at an affordable price!