Friday, April 25, 2014

Jim Butler KIA Soul Makes “10 Best Interiors” list



For this year’s “10 Best Interiors” list conducted by WardsAuto, 41 vehicles were looked at based on ergonomics, driver information, fit-and-finish, materials, value, safety, comfort and design.  Making the list this year is the KIA Soul at Jim Butler KIA in St. Louis.


The KIA Soul was the lowest-priced among the 10 vehicles but still proved to have one of the best interiors in the industry.  The Soul was recognized for its two-toned interior and comfort.  According to WardsAuto, the KIA Soul also had the “grooviest interior” out of all ten vehicles.

Schedule a test drive of the 2014 KIA Soul at Jim Butler KIA in St. Louis today!



Tuesday, April 22, 2014

Jim Butler KIA Presents the New 2015 KIA Sedona


The 2015 KIA Sedona coming to Jim Butler KIA in St. Louis offers everything from a roomier cabin to the being equipped with the latest technologies. The new Sedona is top in its class!

Need more room? The 2015 KIA Sedona can fit 7 to 8 passengers still providing plenty of leg room and cargo room. The new Sedona also provides more front shoulder room and a slightly higher hip-point improving driver visibility.


The 2015 KIA Sedona is made from 76-percent high-strength steel making it 36-percent stiffer than the best of its competition. With the new improvements, KIA expects the new Sedona to get a five-star rating from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

Equipped with a 3.3-liter V6, the 2015 Sedona is good for 276 horsepower and 248 pound-feet of torque paired with a six-speed automatic transmission.


The all-new Sedona will be the first KIA to offer four new eServices features including Geo-fencing, Speed Alert, Curfew Alert and Driving Score.  The latest technology including a new UVO system with Siri “Eyes Free6” and local search are available and allow easy access to finding locations, addresses and points of interest.

Jim Butler KIA will let you know when the new 2015 KIA Sedona will be arriving in St. Louis! In the meantime, check out our current inventory!







Wednesday, April 16, 2014

KIA named Kelley Blue Book 2014 “Best Value Brand”



Jim Butler KIA in St. Louis just received news that KIA Motors America is a 2014 Brand Image Award winner for the “Best Value Brand” by Kelley Blue Book.  KIA’s commitment to providing value to its customers with fuel-efficient and stylish vehicles is what sets KIA apart from other brands. KIA is being recognized for its evolution into a high-value brand even beating out Honda for this years “Best Value Brand!”

Check out our KIA inventory at Jim Butler KIA and test drive a new KIA today!




Wednesday, April 9, 2014

New Yet-To-Be-Named KIA Coming to Jim Butler KIA



There’s a new KIA coming to town and Jim Butler KIA can’t wait. The new KIA will be making its first appearance at the upcoming New York auto show later this month.

Although the new KIA remains nameless, we do know that the eight passenger vehicle will feature sliding rear doors and a sporty exterior look. It is unknown what the engine type or transmission type will be for the new van but KIA assures that “this global debut will challenge the segment.”

Jim Butler KIA will have more info on the new KIA after its debut later this month so stay tuned to our blog and don’t forget to check out our current KIA inventory!