2016 Kia Forte5 Page Coming Soon
The 2016 Kia Forte5 is up for anything, and up for a test drive at Destination Kia! If you have been interested in this vehicle but would like more information first, you’ll be pleased to hear that we’ll be releasing a Research & Review page on our website. This page will tell you everything you need to know about the Forte5 including starting MSRP, EPA estimated MPG, engine and transmission options, safety features, plus all the standard features on each trim level! We will be releasing this page very soon, so check back often for additional updates.
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Page for the 2016 Kia Cadenza Now Available
If you’ve been dying to get behind the wheel of the new 2016 Kia Cadenza, Destination Kia welcomes you to visit us at 760 Central Ave in Albany, NY 12206 for a test drive! However, if you would like to do more research beforehand, that’s perfectly okay too. We have all the information you need on one page on our website.
When you check out the Research & Review Page for the 2016 Kia Cadenza, you’ll find that it harnesses a 3.3L V6 Engine that partners with a Six-Speed Automatic Transmission Overdrive with Sportmatic™. It also has stylish and amenable features like Rear-Camera Display, Bluetooth® Wireless Technology Hands-Free Connectivity, and Multifunction Steering Wheel. Despite its great features, safety is still its first priority with Brake Assist System, Hill Start Assist Control, and Tire-Pressure Monitoring System.
Get the full details on our page and schedule your test drive today.
The 2017 Kia Optima Hybrid Revealed at 2016 CAS
Last week at the 2016 Chicago Auto Show, Kia Motors America revealed the 2017 Kia Optima Hybrid. The HEV will be part of the environmentally friendly Kia Motors EcoDyanamics sub-brand. Just like the all-new fourth generation Optima Sedan, the Optima HEV benefits from the full redesign plus an additional focus on fuel efficiency.
Here are some of the highlights from the 2017 Kia Optima Hybrid:
Refined Cabin: The Optima Hybrid has been made larger and more comfortable with luxurious features such as redesigned seats to provide more comfort and support to passengers.
Intelligent Technology: The Optima HEV was designed with advanced technology to make driving safer and easier. Safety features include Autonomous Emergency Braking, Blind Spot Detection, Advanced Smart Cruise Control, Lane Departure Warning System, and Front Collision Warning System.
Aerodynamic Form and Function: The Optima Hybrid was designed to mirror the all-new Kia Optima Sedan style, but it was also built with additional features to improve aerodynamics. The most notable of these is the open/close speed adjusting active grille which will also optimize engine bay cooling.
Enhanced Hybrid Performance: The Optima’s previous 2.4L Engine has been replaced with a 2.0L GDI Four-Cylinder Engine, working in tandem with a 38 kW electric motor and a Six-Speed Transmission. This makes for an estimated total of 193 horsepower and a ten percent increase in fuel economy.
“Kia is pursuing a bold initiative to increase fuel efficiency by 25 percent across our entire model line-up by 2020, and new models like the Optima HEV and PHEV will be critical to realizing that vision,” said Orth Hedrick, vice president, product planning, KMA. “The brand’s commitment to sustainability, coupled with our history of delivering premium amenities and value, has never been more evident than in these all-new hybrid vehicles, which are world-class examples of green engineering, advanced technology and design.”
Get more details by clicking the link below!
“Kia Unveils the All-new 2017 Optima Hybrid at the Chicago Auto Show.#KiaCAS.” ALL-NEW KIA OPTIMA HYBRID UNVEILED AT 2016 CHICAGO AUTO SHOW. N.p., n.d. Web. 17 Feb. 2016. <http://www.kiamedia.com/us/en/media/pressreleases/11201/all-new-kia-optima-hybrid-unveiled-at-2016-chicago-auto-show>.
Last year NBA All-Star LeBron James became the official spokesperson for the all-new Kia K900 luxury car. LeBron stated that he reached out to Kia about being the spokesperson after being so impressed with his personal K900. While the K900 may be a luxury model there were still many fans who did not believe that a successful sports star such as LeBron would actually be driving a Kia. So, over the last few months, Kia and LeBron have been releasing a series of humorous advertisements that play off some of the doubting comments that fans sent out via twitter.
For the new series, three tweets that expressed doubts about LeBron’s daily use of a K900 were turned into commercials with the individuals who sent the tweet being called out. In the first spot, we saw LeBron heading off to collect from a twitter user who bet $10 million that he did not actually drive a K900. In the second spot, he proved to one user that they were 100 percent wrong in their prediction that there is a zero percent chance he drives this vehicle. Finally, in the latest spot, he challenges a user that stated: “LeBron drives a Kia like I fly a spaceship”. In order to prove them wrong LeBron gears up in a spacesuit and heads off to meet up with the twitter user to go for a ride.
Check out the latest spot “Spaceship” in the video below.
Kia Holds Car-a-oke Contest In 2016 Optima
Kia Motors America recently gave basketball fans all over the country the chance to win tickets to the Championship Game taking place this weekend with a fun and unique contest that also promoted the all-new 2016 Kia Optima. Kia is the official automotive partner of the NBA and so they set up a special Optima car-a-oke display at several stadiums of the past couple of weeks. Kia then invited attendees to get inside the vehicle to experience the Kia Optima and to participate in the car-a-oke in order to enter for a chance to win tickets to the championship game. Kia then captured all of the signing and put together a compilation of the fans all singing Lynyrd Skynyrd’s classic Sweet Home Alabama!
Check out the video to see everyone rocking out in the 2016 Optima!
The 2016 Kia Optima has been included in the 16 Best Family Cars for 2016 list from KBB.com. Editor’s note the all-new Optima’s family-friendly qualities, style, and an array of features for the top reasons why it was selected. The vehicles selected for this list were chosen by KBB.com editors after an extensive evaluation of new models looking at aspects such as spaciousness, safety, convenience, and comfort.
“The all-new 2016 Optima has matured in all the right ways, from the European sport-sedan design to the premium interior materials to its vastly improved ride and handling and advanced safety features,” said Orth Hedrick, vice president, product planning KMA. “Similarly, Sedona was designed for today’s active lifestyles and families on the go with more power, a longer wheelbase for improved leg room and unique seating configurations combined with intuitive technology and safety. We’re honored that Kelley Blue Book has named Optima and Sedona to the 16 Best Family Cars for 2016 list.”
“2016 KIA OPTIMA AND SEDONA NAMED TO KELLEY BLUE BOOK’S KBB.COM 16 BEST FAMILY CARS FOR 2016 LIST.” 2016 KIA OPTIMA AND SEDONA NAMED TO KELLEY BLUE BOOK’S KBB.COM 16 BEST FAMILY CARS FOR 2016 LIST. N.p., 4 Feb. 2016. Web. 05 Feb. 2016. <http://www.kiamedia.com/us/en/media/pressreleases/11158/2016-kia-optima-and-sedona-named-to-kelley-blue-books-kbbcom-16-best-family-cars-for-2016-list>.
Coming off an all-time annual sales record in 2015, Kia Motors America continues to wow competitors and customers alike by having the best recorded January sales ever with a total of 38,305 vehicles. This was largely because of double-digit gains by the Kia Sportage, Soul, and Sedona.
This success was not without obstacles, mostly due to the inclement weather much of the North East faced this winter. “Despite fewer selling days and record snowfall up and down the East Coast, our dealers worked diligently with customers who continue to discover the world-class products and ownership experience that encompasses the ‘New Kia,’” said Michael Sprague, chief operating officer and EVP, KMA.
“Kia Motors America Announces Record January Sales.” KIA MOTORS AMERICA ANNOUNCES RECORD JANUARY SALES. Web. 02 Feb. 2016.
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.
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>.
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