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The 2015 Kia Forte has been outlined for Destination Kia customers from Albany, Schenectady, Clifton Park, Queensbury or Kingston, NY on a new Research & Review page. This page offers a detailed look into each of this model’s two trim levels, which include the LX and EX.

The LX trim gets its power from a 145 hp 1.8L Inline DOHC Engine paired with a 6-Speed Manual Transmission, while the EX trim gets its power from a 173 hp 2.0L Inline DOHC Engine paired with an Electronically Controlled 6-Speed Automatic Overdrive with Sportmatic™ Transmission.

This model has an EPA estimate of up to 37 MPG highway*.

The 2015 Kia Forte offers customers a safe and relaxing ride through its numerous safety and convenience features which include Vehicle Stability Management, LATCH System, Heated Rear Glass, Air Conditioning, Available Front Fog Lights and Available 16” Alloy Wheels.

MSRP starts at $15,890** for the LX and $19,390** for the EX.

If you are interested in taking the 2015 Kia Forte out for a test drive, simply fill out our Online Scheduling Form and a member of the Destination Kia staff will be in touch to confirm.

*Based on EPA estimates. Actual mileage will vary with options, driving conditions, driving habits and your vehicle’s condition.

**Starting price is manufacturer’s suggested retail price (MSRP) for lowest model trim. MSRP excludes destination and handling charges, taxes, title, license, options and dealer charges. Actual prices set by dealer and may vary.

The Summer’s On Us Sales Event from Kia Motors America is now here! Now until 7/6/15 you can purchase a 2015 Sedona, 2015 Optima or 2015 Forte with an incredible financing this offer. With this offer, you can get 0% Financing for up to 66 month on these three select models and in addition, Kia will make your first three payments for you*.

With summer just around the corner, now is the time to look into purchasing a new vehicle to get you ready for all of your summer vacation plans. So if you are interested in one of these three models then be sure to head out and pick one up today while this offer is still available.

If you live near Albany, Schenectady, Clifton Park, Queensbury or Kingston, NY and are interested in one of these three models then head to Destination Kia located at 760 Central Ave in Albany, NY where we have them all available!

2015 Optima & 2015 Forte:
 

 
 
2015 Sedona:
 

 
 
*0% APR for 66 months is $15.15 per month per $1,000 financed. APR financing available, subject to credit approval by Kia Motors Finance (KMF) to very well qualified buyers and not available on balloon financing. Only a limited number of customers will qualify for advertised APR. Down payment will vary depending on APR. Offer valid on new 2015 Forte, 2015 Optima, and 2015 Sedona models only. This incentive is for a limited time offer on eligible Kia vehicles and may not be combined with other special offers except where specified. Dealer contribution may vary and could affect actual monthly payment. Kia Motors will pay a customer’s first three scheduled payments, an aggregate amount of up to $1,800 for select models. Each of the first three scheduled payments will be deducted against the Aggregate Limit. If during any of the first three monthly payments, the monthly payment due exceeds the remaining Aggregate Limit balance, the customer must pay the difference. Application must be contracted between May 5th through July 6, 2015. Customer must complete and sign the Summer’s On Us Letter at the time the purchase contract is executed. Must take delivery from retail stock from by 7/6/2015. Plus tax, tags, title, and DMV. Offers and availability subject to change. See dealer for complete details. Expires on 07/06/2015.

KIA RACING AND HOMETOWN STAR MARK WILKINS RETURN TO CANADIAN TIRE MOTORSPORTS PARK FOR PIRELLI WORLD CHALLENGE DOUBLEHEADER

Mark Wilkins, a Toronto Native and professional racer, will be returning home soon for the seventh and eighth rounds of the Pirelli World Challenge (PWC). Wilkins drove the Kia Racing No. 38 B.R.A.K.E.S Optima Turbo to its first victory at the PWC in 2012 at Canadian Tire Motorsports Park, as well as on the Streets of Toronto in 2014.

“I have fond memories of Canadian Tire Motorsports Park, from spectating as a kid to competing there early in my racing career, and eventually returning with Kia Racing.  The cars, drivers, and series are much different since our last outing here in 2012,” said Wilkins.  “But two  things that never change are the Canadian fans and their passion for motorsports. I love racing in front of them, and it’s a tremendous honor to do so.  I look forward to getting out there and proving what the Optima can do on a very demanding track.”

Joining Wilkins will be newcomer Ben Clucas, driver of the no. 36 DonorsChoose.org Optima turbo. This will be his first race on Wilkins’ home turf.

“We had our challenges at Barber, but Mark and I were able to come home with a pair of podium finishes.  The series has done a good job with the balance of performance in the GTS class, but we have our work cut out for us the rest of the season,” said Clucas.  “I’ve been hearing from Mark and others about how racing in Canada is a fantastic experience with the amount of support and turnout you get from fans.  I’m looking forward to getting there and putting on a good show.”

 

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Destination Kia is celebrating Memorial Day by offering $800* in Military Rebates for Veterans or Active Military members throughout all of May as our way of saying Thank You for Serving. We have a number of new and used Kia models available for you to choose from so stop by and see us before June 1st to take advantage of this offer. We are located at 760 Central Ave where we serve Albany, Schenectady, Clifton Park, Queensbury and Kingston, NY.

*Military Rebate requires DD214 or LES. $400 Kia Military Rebate and $400 Military Rebate provided by Destination Kia. Must be veteran or active military to qualify. Prior orders excluded. See dealer for complete details. Expires 06/01/2015.  Expires 06/01/2015.

 

Kia Motors America announces record July sales

Thanks to its stylish looks and tech-savvy content, the Kia Soul has been recognized by the editors at KBB.com. The 2015 edition of this funky urban runabout ranked among the top three on the annual Kelley Blue Book list of the 10 Coolest Cars Under $18,000. With a base price of $15,190 which includes flexible interior configurations and a unique exterior, the 2015 Kia Soul is a fantastic vehicle at an outstanding price.

“Since first coming onto the scene in 2009, the Soul has been an out-of-the-park homerun for Kia, and the second generation retains its iconic design while including modern cues and premium features to enhance our brand’s value proposition,” said Tim Chaney, vice president of marketing communications, KMA.  “It’s these refinements, along with its funky persona, roomy cabin and ample cargo space, that have upped the Soul’s allure, making it even more popular with consumers.”

There are three available trim levels for the 2015 Kia Soul; the Base, Plus and Exclaim. If you’re interested in learning more about this model, fill out our online scheduling form and one of our team members will contact you about a test drive. You can always come in to see us too, we’re conveniently located at 760 Central Ave. in Albany.

 

May 1st marks the start of National Military Appreciation Month and as such is filled with numerous memorials and celebrations including the national holiday Memorial Day. One such annual event is the Run For The Wall national motorcycle event, a 10-day cross-country trip that ends at the Vietnam Memorial in Washington DC. For this year’s race, Kia Motors America (KMA) will be providing support for the even through assistance with transportation and pit stop fill ups along the three different race routes.

The three routes each start from different areas of the country but all end in the same place. Along each route, KMA will be providing fuel stops and with Kia Sedona vehicles to transport items to be placed at the memorial and will serve as a mode of transportations for participants who are unable to ride.

“Kia’s support of Run For The Wall is instrumental in helping our riders make what, for many, is an emotional trek across the country,” said Ken Hargrove, President, Run For The Wall.  “We are grateful that companies such as Kia have joined us for the journey.”

The Run For the Wall is held in order to help provide support for veterans and their family and friends, Prisoners of War (POW) and soldiers who are Missing In Action (MIA). Along each route to the memorial, the riders will make stops in several different communities throughout the 10-day journey. Each community will provide the riders with logistical support and hot meals and in turn, the riders will visit veteran hospitals and schools.

 

Destination Kia

Summer is almost here and everyone here at Destination Kia is planning to have a summer filled with fun. In order to help all of our customers from Albany, Schenectady, Clifton Park and Kingston, NY have a great season too, we are bringing you our Destination Summer Fun.

Through Destination Summer Fun we will be giving away 2 VIP Gold Six Flags Season Passes to anyone who purchases or leases a new Kia or Preowned vehicle from us. These passes will allow you admission to Great Escape and Splashwater Kingdom along with every other Six Flags theme Park in the country.

Along with park entry, the VIP Gold Passes come with a variety of additional benefits that include:

  • Special Bring-A-Friend Free Days
  • Admission to Fright Fest
  • Hundreds of Dollars Worth of in-Park Savings
  • Parking For Each Pass Holder
  • VIP Early Entry
  • Exclusive Ride Time Events
  • Season Parking At Every Other Six Flags Theme Park

Take a look through our New Vehicle Inventory and our Pre-Owned Vehicle Inventory to see all of the models that we currently have in stock. If you see any that you are interested in learning more about stop by and see us here at Destination Kia, located at 700 Central Ave in Albany, NY. We will be happy to help you get behind the wheel of any new Kia or pre-owned vehicle and help you start enjoying some Destination Summer Fun!

 

In one of our previous blogs, we brought you the first group of videos in the new “Everyday Adventures” series from Kia Motors America. This new series features Genevieve Gorder from HGTV learning how a couple of families make have everyday adventures without having to venture outside of their hometown while utilizing the impressively versatile 2015 Kia Sedona in their travels. In the first three videos, we met Linda and Bernie who were learning to get a new lease on life now that their children had grown up and left the house and it was now just the two of them again.

For this set of videos, Genevieve is spending some time with Nicole and Darin and their four boys to see how they keep things exciting without traveling too far from home.  In the videos, we see Genevieve accompany the family to a local ranch where they go horseback riding, and old western town and out for an authentic Mexican dinner.

Check out the group’s Everyday Adventures in the videos below!

Everyday Adventure – Guided Tour:
 

 
 
Everyday Adventure – Old Town Adventures:
 

 
 
Everyday Adventure – Culinary Adventure:
 

April 2015 was the second-best-ever April sales total for Kia Motors America (KMA). Total sales for the month came to an impressive 53,282 units. The year-to-date sales for the brand so far this year have amounted to 194,382 units which is a 4 percent increase over the 186,682 units that sold from January to April 2014.

“The all-new Sorento is Kia’s most capable and refined CUV ever, and its early-2015 launch has aligned perfectly with the incredible rise in crossover demand,” said Michael Sprague, Chief Operating Officer and EVP, KMA. “And after winning Motor Trend’s minivan comparison test, earning a 5-star overall safety rating from NHTSA and being named to Ward’s 10 Best Interiors List, sales of the completely redesigned Sedona have taken off and are up more than 400 percent year-to-date.”

Kia April Sales:

  • Sales of the Sportage increased by 21 percent with 4,273 units
  • Sales of the Sorento increased by 15 percent with 9,808 units
  • Sales of the Sedona increased by 443 percent with 3,394 units
  • Sales of the Soul reached 11,418 units
  • Sales of the Forte reached 7,183 units
  • Sales of the Optima reached 13,666 units
  • Sales of the Rio reached 2,802 units

In order to inspire people to go on more adventures in their hometown, Genevieve Gorder, host of Genevieve’s Renovation and Dear Genevieve on the HGTV channel has teamed up with Kia for their new Everyday Adventures series. Though this new series, Genevieve take the all-new 2015 Kia Sedona out on adventures with two families to various local shops, eateries and helping them get a new lease on life. There are currently a total of six videos in the series, each family being features in three of the videos.

In the first three, we meet Lisa and Bernie, a couple who are back to the empty nest stage of their life now that both of their children are no longer living at home. As a result, this new freedom has given them the opportunity to explore new local areas, develop new culinary interests and redecorate several spaces in their home. Check out the video below to see how Genevieve and the 2015 Kia Sedona help enhance Lisa and Bernie’s new lease on life:

Everyday Adventures: New Lease on Life
 

Everyday Adventures: Vacation Mentally
 

Everyday Adventures: Changing Cooking Habits