Off Script With The Optima
Kia Motors America is very excited to tell customers all about the incredible qualities and features of the 2016 Kia Optima, and here at Destination Kia, we are happy to share that information with all of our customers from Albany, Schenectady, Clifton Park, Queensbury, and Kingston, NY. In order to offer a more detailed look at some of the specifics of this model, the brand has released a series of new videos called “Off Script with the Optima”.
In each video, we are offered a visual tour of the model, with the focus on the specific area of the vehicle that the video is highlighting. You will then be provided with a description of these features by Optima experts Miles and AC who offer a more funny conversational tone to the description rather than the generic fact-based descriptions that are in most informational videos. There are currently five videos in the series, a general overview one and then four more videos devoted to Performance Features, Control Features, Luxury Feature, and Safety Feature.
You can check out the overview video below and be sure to visit the official Kia Motors America YouTube page to see the remaining videos in the series. To learn even more be sure to stop by and see us here at 760 Central Ave Albany, NY 12206 where we will be happy to answer any questions you may have about the 2016 Kia Optima and set you up for a test drive.
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Kia Releases Teaser For Super Bowl Commercial
In our last blog, we shared the two new advertisements that Kia Motors America recently released featuring the 2016 Kia Optima with narration provided by none other than Academy Award-winner Christopher Walken. Now, the brand has announced that they will also be releasing a Super Bowl advertisement that will also feature Christoper Walken, only this time he will not just be heard, but seen as well.
This new spot is called “Walken Closet” and the theme will be a continuation of the message from the original advertisements about how they 2016 Kia Optima has been designed for those who do not wish to blend in with the crowd.
See a short preview clip of this commercial in the video below and be sure to watch the full version during the big game on Sunday, February 7, 2016. .
“KIA PROVIDES FIRST LOOK AT “WALKEN CLOSET” SUPER BOWL COMMERCIAL.” Kia Media. N.p., 27 Jan. 2016. Web. 29 Jan. 2016.
It is no secret that the 2016 Kia Optima has separated itself from a class of otherwise boring, uninspired midsized sedans. The Optima draws attention with its European style and advanced design. Kia is now looking to turn even more heads as they expand their marketing campaign to include Academy Award Winner, Christopher Walken.
Michael Sprague, COO and EVP for Kia Motor Company explains, “Kia is a recognized industry leader in styling and quality, and like the all-new Optima, these new ads stand out from the competition with the assistance of someone who knows a thing or two about being distinctive.” Walken will join NBA-All Star, Blake Griffin to continue the “Next Level” Kia Optima commercial series. This will be the seventh consecutive year Kia will appear in the Super Bowl Broadcast.
See these two new spots below:
“Kia Optima Breaks the Midsize Sedan Mold in Expanded Marketing Campaign.” Kia Media. N.p., 11 Jan. 2016. Web. 21 Jan. 2016. <http://www.kiamedia.com/us/en/media/pressreleases/11106/kia-optima-breaks-the-midsize-sedan-mold-in-expanded-marketing-campaign>.
2016 Kia Cadenza Research & Review Page Coming Soon
Destination Kia is excited to announce that a new Research & Review page on the 2016 Kia Cadenza will soon be released on our website. This fantastic page will be ideal for anyone who is interested in this model as it will contain all of the important information for this vehicle such as trim levels, starting MSRP, performance capabilities, safety features, convenience features, and more. Therefore, there will be no need for you to have to go searching for information on this model because we have already done the research and put it all in one place for your convenience. Be sure to check out this page as soon as it arrives and then stop by in person to take it out for a test drive.
Kia reveals first images of all-new Niro Hybrid Utility Vehicle
Last week, Kia released a new teaser image of the all-new Niro Hybrid Utility Vehicle (HUV) that they will debut next month at the 2016 Chicago Auto Show. This impressive new HUV was created through a collaboration between the brand’s design centers in California, USA and Namyang, Korea, and the goal was to create a dynamic design that would offer the traditional practicality and convenience of an SUV, but with a more luxurious look and feel.
This model has been equipped with a slimmer character line and rear windows, raised rear haunches, muscular wheel arches, high-mounted LED taillights, and a new downsized gasoline-electric hybrid powertrain that achieves a sub-90 g/km CO2 emissions rating. Overall, this model is meant to reflect Kia’s new dedicated eco-car platform and offer a glimpse at the direction they will be moving toward in the future.
“Kia Reveals First Images of All-new Niro Hybrid Utility Vehicle.” Kia Media. N.p., 11 Jan. 2016. Web. 15 Jan. 2016. <http://www.kiamedia.com/us/en/media/pressreleases/11110/kia-reveals-first-images-of-all-new-niro-hybrid-utility-vehicle2>.
Get The 2016 Kia Soul At Destination Kia
If you are looking for a fun, and efficient hatchback that will have you riding around in style then the 2016 Kia Soul is the vehicle for you. We have this model here at Destination Kia so we invite you to take a trip over from Albany, Schenectady, Clifton Park, Queensbury, and Kingston, NY to take a test drive in this all-new model and experience it for yourself. In the meantime, you should be sure to read through the Research & Review page we have available on this model, which you can find under our “Model Lineup” tab.
Some of the highlights from this page include the two engine options that are available depending on which one of the three trim levels you select. Additionally, you will find a list of all of the different features on this model, some of which include Electronic Brake-Force Distribution, Hill Start Assist Control, Tire-Pressure Monitoring System, Bluetooth® Technology, FlexSteer™, and AM/FM/MP3/SiriusXM™ Audio System.
Kia Motors America Ends 2015 with Record Sales
Kia Motors America has had another incredible year thanks to a strong 8 month streak of sales records to finish out the year and set an all-time best annual sales record of 625,818 vehicles. This was a 7.9 percent increase year-over-year, with much of its success thanks to the record setting December when Kia sold 54,241 vehicles and crossed over the 600,000 mark for the first time ever.
Throughout the record year Kia saw great things happen. The Optima saw record sales with 159,414 units sold and Soul sales saw increases for the sixth year in a row. Sedona sales also saw an increase of 150 percent and the Forte family of cars had its best year for sales ever. With many other accomplishments, it’s no wonder Kia had such a great year.
“Even without the benefit of a truck in our lineup, Kia began 2015 as one of Yahoo!’s ‘hottest brands’ and it only got better from there as we outperformed the record-setting industry and posted big gains in several passenger car and CUV segments,” said Michael Sprague, chief operating officer and EVP, KMA. “The new Kia is a recognized leader in design, quality, advanced technology and value, and with three all-new products scheduled to launch in 2016, we will continue challenging everything people think they know about this brand and our world-class products.”
“RECORD DECEMBER POWERS KIA MOTORS AMERICA TO BEST-EVER ANNUAL SALES TOTAL.” RECORD DECEMBER POWERS KIA MOTORS AMERICA TO BEST-EVER ANNUAL SALES TOTAL. N.p., 5 Jan. 2016. Web. 07 Jan. 2016.
Kia Released Animated Driving Guide
Kia Motors is dedicated to ensuring the complete comfort and safety of each of their customers after they purchase a new vehicle. Kia also knows that it can take some time to get acquainted with a new vehicle especially if that vehicle is from a manufacturer that we have never owned a vehicle from before. In order to help customers with the transition to Kia, the brand has released a new Animated Kia Driving Guide Video on their YouTube page.
This new video is just over 12 minutes long and it offers a number of details tips on not only dealing with driving Kia vehicles but with driving in general. The video is broken down into four chapters that include Situation Before Driving, Driving, Parking, and Situational Driving. Each chapter is then followed up with three tips to that help with some basic everyday driving issues.
You can see the full animated driving guide in the video above and take a trip in from Schenectady, Clifton Park, Queensbury, or Kingston, NY to our dealership located at 760 Central Ave in Albany, NY to take a test drive in any of the our new Kia vehicles.
Destination Kia To Release 2016 Kia Soul Page
Anyone who lives in or around Albany, Schenectady, Clifton Park, Queensbury, and Kingston, NY that is interested in the 2016 Kia Soul will be excited to learn that you can now find this all-new model right here at Destination Kia. In order to help our customers with their research on this model we will also soon be providing a new Research & Review page that will offer a full breakdown on this vehicle. We will let you know as soon as this page has been released so keep checking back here for an announcement.
Happy New Year From Destination Kia!
As 2015 comes to a close we would like to thank all our Destination Kia customers from Albany, Schenectady, Clifton Park, Queensbury and Kingston, NY for a great year and say Happy New Year. Our resolution for 2016 is to serve you all even better!
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