The Ecology Center
Kia Motors America (KMA) has shown its commitment to improving the education and the environment with the renewal of its partnership with The Ecology Center. The Ecology center is a non-profit education center dedicated to an improved and more sustainable future. Kia plans to provide the center with various projects centered around sustainability along with their donation of a 2015 Kia Soul EV. The projects will be held at the KMA center in Irvine, California.
“Kia’s partnership with The Ecology Center has expanded over the years and is a reflection of our conscious dedication to sustainability, which is crucial for the continued success of our organization, the health and happiness of our customers and the communities we call home,” said Tim Chaney, vice president of marketing communications, KMA.
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2016 Sportage
Kia’s newest compact CUV, the 2016 Sportage has been described by Kia Motors America in a detailed overview released by the brand. This newest model offers the same top efficiency and premium quality as the previous model, but offers a new array of available features and upgraded performance for each of its three trim levels, which include the LX, EX and SX.
In terms of performance, the 2016 Sportage has two available engine options that include a 182 hp 2.4L GDI inline-4 cylinder engine and a 260 hp 2.0L GDI turbocharged inline-4 cylinder. Additionally, each model comes standard in All Wheel Drive and a six-speed automatic transmission.
Along with the new engine options, the 2016 Sportage also offers a wide variety of available features such as LED daytime running lamps and tail lights, ventilated front seats, touchscreen display with integrated Rear Camera Display, panoramic sunroof, Smart Key with push-button start, front fog lights, Infinity® Premium audio system and leather seating surfaces.
Happy Fourth Of July
Happy Fourth of July from Destination Kia! We want everyone from Albany, Schenectady, Clifton Park, Queensbury and Kingston, NY to enjoy their holiday weekend with food, fireworks, friends, family and a brand-new Kia. We have a number of new vehicle specials available here at our dealership, so take a trip in to see us to learn more about any of our current offers.
Destination Kia Releases 2015 Kia Soul Page
If you are looking to purchase the 2015 Kia Soul from a dealership that serves Albany, Schenectady, Clifton Park, Queensbury or Kingston, NY then Destination Kia is the place to go. Before you come into our dealership, however, you will want to take a look at the new Research & Review page that we have released in order to provide a detailed description of this all-new mode.
The three trim levels available on this model include the Soul, + (Plus) and ! (Exclaim). All three models come equipped with features such as Tire-Pressure Monitoring System, Electronic Stability Control, Front and Rear Crumple Zones, Remote Keyless Entry with Folding Key, Cruise Control, Available 17” Alloy Wheels, Available Fog Lights and Available UVO eServices.
The two engine options on the 2015 Kia Soul include a 130 hp 1.6L engine and a 64 hp 2.0L engine. Available transmission options include a six-speed manual or an Electronically Controlled six-speed automatic.
Visit us here at 760 Central Ave in Albany, NY in order to take the 2015 Kia Soul out for a test drive after you finish reading the full Research & Review page.
Kia Motors yet again achieved a major accomplishment. They were recognized as J.D. Power’s second highest-ranking brand in J.D. Power’s Initial Quality Study (IQS). Since just last year, Kia scored 20 points higher, allowing it to jump four positions to the number two slot out of 33 brands in the study.
Their jump was fueled by the Soul and Sorento with additional help from the Optima, Sportage, Rio, Sedona, and Cadenza.
“We believe the J.D. Power report leaves no doubt that Kia builds world-class vehicles, and the results are especially gratifying as the IQS study truly reflects the voice of our customers,” said Michael Sprague, Chief Operating Officer and EVP, Kia Motors America. “Kia’s rise is one of the industry’s greatest success stories and is driven by the hard work of thousands of team members around the world as well as our long-term strategy to concentrate on quality, strengthen the brand and elevate the ownership experience.”
Thanks to sales more than doubling over the past six years, Kia has managed to steadily climb in the rankings from year to year. Kia made its power move into the top 10 in the 2013 rankings, thanks to the Sportage and Soul, which both earned top spots in their segments.
This year is J.D. Power IQS’s 29th year and each year they generate results with feedback from drives in 26 segments. After the first 90 days, owners give their feedback for engine and transmission performance, driving experience, and quality related problems.
2015 Kia Rio Page To Be Released
A new Research & Review on the 2015 Kia Rio will be released soon by Destination Kia for all of our interested customers that are looking to purchase this model from a dealership that serves Albany, Schenectady, Clifton Park, Queensbury or Kingston, NY. The vehicle facts that will be provided on this page will allow customers to learn all about the specifics and capabilities this model before heading into our dealership to take it out for a test drive and see how it feels when they get behind the wheel. This page will be available under our “Model Lineup” tab as soon as it has been released so be sure to look out for it.
Obsessively Crafted: Wax Surf Co.
Kia has just released another video in it’s ‘Obsessively Crafted in New York’ YouTube Series. This episode takes a look at Wax Surf Co, two friends that make custom, handmade surfboards out of New York City. They put hours of careful work and handmade attention into every single board, which is the same attention to detail that Kia likes to put into each 2016 Kia Optima. To learn more details and hear the story from the owners themselves watch the video.
2016 Kia Sedona
2016 Sedona SX Limited
Going into its second generation of models, the 2016 Kia Sedona puts a new spin on what it means to be a minivan. With the ability to seat seven or eight people and coming in five different trims, the Sedona is available in a wide range of options. Paired with a six-speed Sportmatic transmission the Sedona has a 3.3-liter V6 engine with 276 horsepower at 6,000rpm as well as generating 248lb-ft of torque at 5,200rpm.
For all the 2016 Sedona models, they come standard with a rear backup camera. Other available features depending on the trim include a more modern looking seat pattern, heated front seats, and eight passenger seating with the Technology package.
Safety is also a high priority, coming standard with features like a traction control system, hill-start assist control, and electronic brake force distribution. Other features like blind spot detection, a forward collision warning system, a rear cross traffic alert, and many more ensure that everyone will be safe.
Convenience will not be overlooked either. The Sedona has available features such as stain repelling and stain releasing fabric, USB charging ports, Kia’s UVO infotainment system, and the ability to download apps from iTunes or Google Play.
The Sedona continues to redefine what it means to be a minivan through innovation in both safety and convenience.
The 2016 Kia Optima is an impressively crafted vehicle that offers a high level of style and luxury along with its premium performance, safety, and efficiency. In order to promote the high-end craftsmanship that went into the creation of this all-new model, Kia has released a new video series on their YouTube page called #ObsessivelyCrafted. In each video of the series, we are introduced to an expert craftsman who makes his or her living by hand crafting products, showing the same attention to detail and level of artistry that Kia designers used when creating the 2016 Optima.
In the first video of the series, we meet Greg Mills, on of the co-founders of Throne Watches in New York City. Greg started this company with three of his best friends a few years ago and they spend their day crafting custom leather watch straps. Greg says that this company formed out of a hobby that they all picked up in learning to work with leather and people began to admire the products that they made, leading them to open a business together. Each piece that they make is hand crafted, complete with their signature hand-stitching and artistry.
You can hear Greg tell the full story of Thron Watches in the video above and look out for the arrival of the 2016 Kia Optima to our showroom here at Destination Kia.
Sales Totals for May 2015 Announced by Kia
For the second year in a row, Kia Motors America (KMA) sold more than 60,000 vehicles throughout the month of May. This year’s sales amounted to 62,433 units, which is 3.9% higher than the 60,087 units that the brand sold during last May. This is especially significant because these are the the only two times in Kia history that monthly sales have topped the 60,000 unit mark. Additionally, the brand’s sales for the year so far have come to 256,815 units, rising by 4.3% over the first five months of last year.
“Kia is never afraid to challenge conventional thinking, and the latest example is our launch of the ‘Summer’s On Us’ sales event in May rather than a traditional Memorial Day promotion, and the record-setting results show it clearly resonated with consumers,” said Michael Sprague, Chief Operating Officer and EVP, KMA.
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